Berlin Memorial School New Playground Concerned parents, teachers and community leaders are working together to purchase and install a new playground at Berlin Memorial School. Our present playground does not meet current codes and safety regulations, or children’s needs. We would like a safe structure that is age appropriate, good quality and will inspire play. Active play is essential for a child’s development and lays the foundation for a healthy and active lifestyle. 1

Existing Playgrounds Grades 2 -5 Preschool-1 St Grade

Proposed Units Grade school 5-12 years old Preschool 2-5 year old's

Benefits Safer, MORE ACTIVITIES, MORE CREATIVE, MORE INCLUSIVE FUNDED BY PRIVATE DONATION, SCHOOL CAPITAL AND MITIGATION FUNDS MASS., EPA, & ADA COMPLIANT RUBBER MULCH FOR CLEANER, SAFER SURFACE RESTING AREA FOR CHILDREN OR ADULTS MULCH WILL NOT ABSORB RAINWATER TOWN MEETING MAY 7TH, 7:30 pm Berlin Memorial School Gym

Placement for new Playground Areas

Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends the use of Rubber Mulch as a playground safety surface.

Cost estimates from an State approved vendor 2-5 yr-olds preschool unit $28,372 5-12 yr-olds 1-5 grade unit $61,724 Structure total $90,096 Installation cost $30000 Freight for new structures $9827 Demo of old Structures $8000 removal of mulch & site prep. $3000 Rubber Mulch & base mtrl. $21000 Mulch installation $2000 Other cost total $73,827 Project total $163,923

Source for funding Fund raising by committee $32,800 Mitigation funds $50,000 Capital planning $60,000 Sponsorships & Donations $21,123 total $163,923