The Recreation Advisory Committee took up park maintenance and programming items at its meeting on Monday, May 11, from fencing and blacktop at Dobbs Park to a request for more regular Park Ranger visits at Silver Lake and Black Rock Park. This article is written solely from the meeting's minutes; croton.news had no reporter present, and no video or transcript of the meeting exists. The meeting opened with the formal approval of the minutes from the committee's April session. The minutes also congratulate Karen Pecora on becoming the committee's new vice chair — she took notes for this meeting, and was officially appointed by the Village Board on May 20. On maintenance and operations, John Bouchard distributed a maintenance checklist and, along with Mark Duncan, clarified the division of labor between village employees and outside contractors. At Dobbs Park, fencing is being removed, though painting is currently delayed while the new blacktop cures. A dedication date is still to be determined. The committee also reviewed the process for memorial benches, noting that specific styles are required for different parks; Dobbs Park has no remaining space for new benches, and the committee is looking into the possibility of adding names to existing ones. The village is addressing noise concerns by exploring electric blower options, according to the minutes. Battery-operated units are already in use, the budget supports further purchases, and all contractors will be expected to comply with village ordinances. The committee also discussed Bruce Oglan. According to the minutes, he has been referred, but the committee has not yet received a formal notification, and any subsequent approvals will depend on the cost of the gift and the availability of village funds. The minutes do not elaborate on the nature of the referral. On facilities and programs: Croton Landing will reopen as weather permits, and DPW summer hours were scheduled to begin on May 23. The Bocce program continues to gain popularity, leading to requests for a safety barrier and an additional waste receptacle. The DPW will inspect a dead tree at the dog park for removal, and address trimming and the removal of poison ivy along the fence line. On safety and security, the committee discussed the limited number of Park Rangers and requested more regular visits to Silver Lake and Black Rock Park to ensure rules are enforced. In general updates, the AED/CPR training scheduled for June 13 is full, with a second session planned for the fall. The committee is evaluating the possibility of adding another canoe rack next year, and it was confirmed that all summer hires have been finalized. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM. The committee's next meeting was scheduled for Monday, June 8 at 7:00 PM — its final meeting before breaking until September.