TIMELINE

Time line of progress for the new Falmouth Skate Park
Beginning to NOW

  • September and October 2007-collected names and contacts of people interested in a new/improved park at a skate jam sponsored by Jake Rogers.  Robby Fogarty sold soda to raise money for park.
  • October 11, 2007-First meeting.  Discussed many topics, focus on fundraising and location.
  • November 1, 2007-2nd meeting.  More discussion on fundraising, finding Community Preservation Act, and Mass. Self-Help Grants as possibilities.  Talked of the dangerous conditions of current park.
  • November 15, 2007-3rd meeting, park plan created by Michon was presented.  Falmouth Enterprise reporter at meeting.
  • November 16, 2007-Falmouth Enterprise reported some information that was thought of as very negative by the Recreational Department.
  • December 12, 2007- Members went before the Recreation Committee to ask for their support and ideas.  The main message from them was for us to get organized. 
  • January 24, 2008-4th meeting, we got organized, Keith Bleiler was named Chairman, Mike Gully and Jeff Blumberg were named planning organizers, and Karen Fleer named secretary/treasurer. 
  • February 28, 2008-5th more discussion on fundraising, location, plans and grants.
  • March 20, 2008-6th meeting, it was decided to use private funds to get some t-shirts and decks under way promoting a new skate park.
  • March and April 2008-Several donation cans were distributed at local businesses,an account was opened at Rockland Trust for the Falmouth Skateboard Association
  • Teri Michon created a website www.falmouthskatepark.org, set back on t’s and decks due to merchandise not being delivered as promised.
  • April 30, 2008-7th meeting, discussed new t-shirt design, extension of existing park, and incorporation of a picnic pavilion for community.  Also, will move forward on applying for Community Preservation Act. 
  • May 3, 3008-Park cleanup.  Several members cleaned park and surrounding woods.
  • May 3, 2008-Terrible news, True Ride was robbed again.



The meeting minutes are posted below, along with a timeline.
Track our progress!  We are moving fast towards our goals!

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Falmouth Community Skatepark