Baldwin Park Changes Add $5,630 in Montpelier Spending
From the Montpelier Redevelopment Commission meeting on November 9, 2026
Montpelier approved two Baldwin Park project changes totaling $5,630 on Nov. 9, including safety work around the existing swing set.
An $800 increase will pay contractors to cut down exposed concrete footers before new surfacing is installed. The redevelopment commission separately approved $4,830 for Sinclair Recreation to provide wood-fiber safety surfacing instead of more expensive turf.
Consultant Dave Kieser said the city is keeping the existing swings because they remain in use and can stay under existing rules. He also described potential savings elsewhere, including a smaller planned water line to the restroom building and likely reductions in aggregate work.
The Ledger reported in October that demolition had begun at Baldwin Park after redevelopment contract actions moved the project forward.
Mayor Neff said Nov. 9 that park work has started and is supposed to finish by the end of February, though he cautioned he was not counting on that completion date.
Source: YouTube transcript — Montpelier - Redevelopment Meeting - November 9, 2026
Some information may be inaccurate due to video audio quality.
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