- Call to Order
- Approval of Minutes
- New Bench Requests (from Summer)
- Upcoming Events
- Park Walk and Review
- Parks to Review
- Commitment from RAC
🏞️ Recreation Advisory Committee
Preliminary: Recreation Advisory Committee — agenda for 2026-10-05
Preliminary agenda-only summary for the Recreation Advisory Committee on 2026-10-05. This article will be enriched with full coverage when ChampDS publishes the meeting video.
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▶ Proposed agenda items
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Call to Order
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Approval of Minutes
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New Bench Requests (from Summer)
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Upcoming Events
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Park Walk and Review
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Parks to Review
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Commitment from RAC
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The Recreation Advisory Committee met on 2026-10-05. The published agenda included the following items:
Coverage of the Recreation Advisory Committee meeting on 2026-10-05, Village of Croton-on-Hudson, NY.
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Related Recreation Advisory Committee Meetings
June recreation meeting reviewed Dobbs Park opening plans, benches and camp scholarships
▶ Key Actions & Decisions
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Dobbs Park’s official opening was announced for June 17 at 11 a.m.
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Members discussed benches and camp scholarships; the minutes record no new spending authorization.
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The committee approved May minutes and listed September 14 as its next meeting.
Recreation Advisory Committee Reviews Dobbs Park Work, Asks for More Park Ranger Visits
▶ Key Actions & Decisions
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Fencing at Dobbs Park is being removed; painting is delayed while the new blacktop cures, and a dedication date is still to be determined
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The committee requested more regular Park Ranger visits to Silver Lake and Black Rock Park to ensure rules are enforced
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The village is exploring electric blower options to address noise concerns; battery-operated units are already in use and the budget supports further purchases
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The Bocce program's continued popularity led to requests for a safety barrier and an additional waste receptacle
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The June 13 AED/CPR training is full; a second session is planned for the fall
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All summer hires have been finalized; DPW summer hours were scheduled to begin May 23
Croton Landing proposal would turn highway and train noise into music
▶ Key Actions & Decisions
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Majority of committee voiced support for donated sound-art installation at Croton Landing
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Park visits flagged repairs: Harrison Park wall blocks, Black Rock dog park picnic table and gate sign, plaque for Capriccio's bench
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Committee endorsed memorial bench donation; chair to send memo to Village Manager Healy
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85 of 90 kayak racks at Echo Canoe Launch rented; spring/summer and camp registration going well
Old playground comes down at Dobbs Park as Knights of Columbus donates new bleachers
▶ Key Actions & Decisions
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Accepted the Holy Name of Mary Knights of Columbus donation of spectator bleachers at Dobbs Park for Little League and community use, with signage acknowledging the gift
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Demolition of the old Dobbs Park playground equipment, basketball court and nets completed March 9; site work expected to begin within days
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Recreation budget submitted to the village manager; public presentation scheduled for Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m.
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Dog park hours kept as they are after Board of Trustees discussion; John Sasso to ask extended-hours supporters to email Village Manager Bryan Healy
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Emily Boglioli and Pete Sedlmair reappointed to the committee; a memorial bench was proposed at the Duck Pond
$25K Budget Boost Expands Croton Day Camp Capacity
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Resolutions Passed: None.
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Resolutions Failed: None.
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Applications Reviewed: None.
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Public Comments: None.
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Reports:
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DPW Update (Debi Braddick & John Bouchard): Weekend Dog Park hours will remain the same for now. Dobbs Park playground work is delayed due to weather with no updated start date from the contractor. Sue Mandel requested a donated bench be placed at Croton Point Park rather than a Village Park. John Bouchard is coordinating with two other individuals who are also donating benches to the Village.
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Recreation Update (Mark Duncan): Department operations are running smoothly and planning has begun for the spring/summer brochure. Croton schools will be available to host summer camps this year.
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Gouveia Park Update (Debi Braddick): Shared a memo from Village Manager Bryan Healy stating that weather permitting, work will begin soon on driveway, drainage, lighting, and fence upgrades. A public meeting is scheduled for March 2nd to provide a property update.
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Recreation Budget (Mark Duncan): The 2026-2027 budget will increase by approximately $25,000. The increase is primarily to hire additional staff for the Day Camp, which can now increase enrollment since it is moving from Holy Name of Mary to the Croton schools.
Capriccio's donates bench to Black Rock Dog Park
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Resolutions Passed: Approved acceptance of a donated bench from Capriccio's Pizzeria & Restaurant for placement inside Black Rock Dog Park.
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Resolutions Failed: None.
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Applications Reviewed: None.
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Public Comments: None.
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Reports:
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*Village Board & RAC Work Session (Karen Pecora, John Sasso)*: Village exploring extending weekend dog park hours from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; sufficient budget funds identified to purchase an AED for Black Rock Park; discussed allowing limited school district (non-village) resident access to the dog park.
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*Parks Update (John Bouchard)*: Dobbs Park playground equipment arrived on January 12, 2026, with installation scheduled for the last week of January; Duck Pond hosted two evenings of ice skating last week; discussed placement of a Sue Mandel memorial bench at Duck Pond, Senasqua Park, or along the Senasqua walkway.
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*Gouveia Park Update (Nora Nicholson)*: Architect produced revised sketches for the Gouveia house; sewer line installation is complete; DPW to proceed with driveway/loop, lighting, and fencing work.
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*Master Fee Schedule Review*: Day Camp and Tiny Tots Camp fees mostly unchanged, except for a slight increase in the non-resident full season camp fee; Senior Kayak/Canoe winter storage fees to increase by $20; all other fees to remain unchanged.
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*Miscellaneous*: Nora Nicholson proposed creating an informational packet for the Spanish-speaking community; Mark Duncan noted the recreation brochure is already available in Spanish on the Village website.
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