Recreation Committee

Lancaster Recreation Committee commits to comprehensive bylaw revisions and field regulations. Chair Thomas Wood and members unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and committed to comprehensive bylaw revisions by March 31, following voter approval in May 2026 reducing membership from seven to

Lancaster Recreation Committee approves 2026 Open Space and Recreation Plan. Chair Thomas Wood was authorized to sign and submit the committee's letter of support for the plan, which is required to maintain state grant eligibility and will guide future recreation improvements and land acquisition.

Lancaster Recreation Committee addresses likely closure of town beach due to budget constraints. Town Administrator John Woodsmall reported that Town Meeting did not approve funding for an expanded administrative position supporting the Recreation Department, leaving insufficient staff to operate

Lancaster Recreation Committee unanimously approves tiered beach pass fee system for 2026. Recreation Director Samantha Zediker presented the fee structure to the committee, which voted to implement day passes at $20 for 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. access, morning season passes at $20 for 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Lancaster Recreation Committee approves beach policies for summer season. Chair Thomas Wood and members Mark Renczkowski, Victoria Fasel, and Sherry Cutler, with Recreation Director Samantha Zediker, approved new beach policies including 24/7 gate access, season and day parking passes, and 10 a.m.