RECREATION COMMISSION
(1 seat available - 3 year term)
The Recreation Board’s mission is to increase people's enjoyment of living in Wellesley and build a deeper sense of community, as we provide recreational and educational opportunities to all Wellesley residents, regardless of age, ability & means.
Q1. Town Meeting passed the Select Board’s Resolution to Address the Impact of Climate Change in 2020 creating goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. How would you incorporate these goals into your role on the Recreation Commission?
Ansley Martin, Jr.
A1. The Recreation Department will need a vehicle in the future for programming. It has been discussed that the vehicle should be an electric vehicle. I would continue to support an electric vehicle option. With the Morse's Pond Bathhouse Project, I would champion the installation of solar panels on the buildings during the design phase.
Q2. A Recreation Commissioner serves on the Playing Fields Task Force (PFTF), which grants field permits to sports organizations. In past years, the PFTF has committed to waste-reduction efforts. How can these practices be further strengthened and improved?
Ansley Martin, Jr.
A2. Encourage user groups to use reusable bottles rather than plastic. The Playing Fields Task Force has advocated for the installation of water fill stations at fields. With the Town Field Utilization study having been completed, the Town will be looking to decide which fields will undergo renovations and reconfiguration. The Town will look to the Recreation Committee to offer advises and feedback. We will again make the case for water fill stations.
(1 seat available - 3 year term)
The Recreation Board’s mission is to increase people's enjoyment of living in Wellesley and build a deeper sense of community, as we provide recreational and educational opportunities to all Wellesley residents, regardless of age, ability & means.
Q1. Town Meeting passed the Select Board’s Resolution to Address the Impact of Climate Change in 2020 creating goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. How would you incorporate these goals into your role on the Recreation Commission?
Ansley Martin, Jr.
A1. The Recreation Department will need a vehicle in the future for programming. It has been discussed that the vehicle should be an electric vehicle. I would continue to support an electric vehicle option. With the Morse's Pond Bathhouse Project, I would champion the installation of solar panels on the buildings during the design phase.
Q2. A Recreation Commissioner serves on the Playing Fields Task Force (PFTF), which grants field permits to sports organizations. In past years, the PFTF has committed to waste-reduction efforts. How can these practices be further strengthened and improved?
Ansley Martin, Jr.
A2. Encourage user groups to use reusable bottles rather than plastic. The Playing Fields Task Force has advocated for the installation of water fill stations at fields. With the Town Field Utilization study having been completed, the Town will be looking to decide which fields will undergo renovations and reconfiguration. The Town will look to the Recreation Committee to offer advises and feedback. We will again make the case for water fill stations.