Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Fletcher Field street hockey/basketball courts "officially" opened on Monday (photo essay)

Recreation Director Ryan Jette had waited almost two years to officially recognize the Boston Bruins Foundation for their contribution of $75,000 towards the renovation of the court. COVID-19 prevented the more timely opening when construction on the rink was completed in July 2020. The Town spent $200,000 for the renovation as part of their capital budget.

I live nearby and was able to capture photos on my walks to show the progress during 2020. 

March 2020 construction begins removing old courts
March 2020 construction begins removing old courts

concrete base poured and ready in May 2020
concrete base poured and ready in May 2020

basketball backboard/nets added, surface coated
basketball backboard/nets added, surface coated

Bruins logo added to Franklin Recreation "center ice" circle
Bruins logo added to Franklin Recreation "center ice" circle

completed look for street hockey & basketball
completed look for street hockey & basketball

Boston Bruin's mascot "Blades" made an appearance on Monday
Boston Bruin's mascot "Blades" made an appearance on Monday

Ryan and Blades 'high-five'
Ryan and Blades 'high-five'

Town and Recreation stakeholders pose with Blades
Town and Recreation stakeholders pose with Blades

puck and plaque provided to Boston Bruins Foundation in recognition of their contribution
puck and plaque provided to Boston Bruins Foundation in recognition of their contribution

the puck drops here!
the puck drops here!


Additional photos of the construction progress and the event on Monday can be found in one album  https://photos.app.goo.gl/oMHU47Pn68z2wiCYA

The posting with the announcement of the recognition event

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