1. 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

2. Existing Playgrounds Grades 2 -5 Preschool-1 St Grade

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

4. 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

5. Placement for new Playground Areas

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

7. 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

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