Jeffrey D. Nutting, Town Administrator
355 East Central Street
Route 140
Franklin, MA 02038
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015
Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
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Contact: Jessica Sacco
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Town of Franklin to Build Beach Volleyball Court
FRANKLIN — Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting and Recreation Director Ryan Jette are pleased to announce that the Town of Franklin is building a professional beach volleyball court at King Street Memorial Park.
The Franklin Recreation Department and Department of Public Works (DPW) have partnered with local Eagle Scout, Jack Jenkins, to construct the court at the park on King Street, which is open year-round. It will be ready for use beginning Aug. 20.
Once completed, the 80 feet by 50 feet court will feature a Monson Slider Pole System with a pro-grade beach volleyball net that can be adjusted from eight feet to seven feet in height, and will also allow for badminton play.
Jenkins worked closely with the two Town departments throughout the entire project, from sod removal to the installation of the concrete volleyball poles. As part of his Eagle Scout program, Jenkins has dedicated over 100 hours of service to the project.
“We are excited to be able to offer volleyball and badminton for the first time to our residents. We know the court is going to be a popular area in our community,” Town Administrator Nutting said. “Jack Jenkins has been extremely dedicated to this endeavor and without the hard work from him and our Recreation Department and DPW, the court would not have come to fruition.”
Franklin plans to utilize the court for co-ed leagues and as part of its summer camp activities. For information about using equipment, please contact the Recreation Department at 508-520-4909.
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