Greenfield Committee Rejects Pickleball Court: The Greenfield Community Preservation Committee has declined funding for two proposals aimed at expanding and improving the city’s pickleball courts. The decision was made during a meeting on Thursday, where members allocated $158,162 to other community projects while setting aside $54,838 for fiscal year 2026.
Lack of Community Support Led to Denial
The two pickleball-related proposals sought a combined $72,361. One project aimed to expand the existing courts near Abercrombie Field on Montague City Road, while the other focused on constructing climate-resilient infrastructure at Green River Park’s pickleball and basketball courts.
However, both failed to gain strong support from either the committee or the community, leading to their rejection. Committee member Peter McIver pointed out that the projects received low scores in the committee’s ranking and public survey results.
“I would move to decline just based on it being the lowest score between the committee and the comment rank. It didn’t do well on the survey. I say we give them some comments so they can watch the meeting and resubmit next year.” – (McIver)
Opportunity to Reapply Next Year
Despite the rejection, the committee encouraged applicants to refine their proposals and try again next year. Committee Chair Susan Worgaftik emphasized that projects must align with community priorities to receive funding.
The Recreation Department’s request for $32,000 to install STEM play structures at Hillside Park was the only recreation-related proposal approved this year. The City Council is set to review the committee’s funding recommendations on March 19, where final decisions will be confirmed.
News in Brief: Greenfield Committee Rejects Pickleball Court
The Greenfield Community Preservation Committee denied two pickleball court proposals due to low public support. The projects aimed to expand courts and add climate-resilient infrastructure. Committee members suggested applicants refine their proposals and reapply next year. The City Council will vote on the committee’s funding decisions on March 19.
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