Recreation Commission reorganizes; Sciarappa Farm advances field expansion
Recreation Commission reorganized with two officer nominations and discussed field expansion plans. During its May 7 meeting, the commission nominated C. Michael Burns to continue as Chair, pending his acceptance, and accepted Karen Martin's nomination for Vice Chair.
Recreation · Meeting of May 7, 2026
WILMINGTON — Recreation Commission reorganized with two officer nominations and discussed field expansion plans. During its May 7 meeting, the commission nominated C. Michael Burns to continue as Chair, pending his acceptance, and accepted Karen Martin's nomination for Vice Chair.
Recreation Director Brett Sawin reported the town's May 2 approval of the Sciarappa Farm property purchase for recreational use to offset field space lost to the North Intermediate School construction project. The pickleball courts at 121 Glen Road were approved for summer resurfacing.
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Source: the Recreation meeting of May 7, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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