City Hall·Bangor Parks, Recreations & Harbor Advisory Committee
Bangor committee refines mission statement, reviews Brownwoods forest plan
The Bangor Parks, Recreation & Harbor Advisory Committee refined the department's mission statement, replacing the term "stewardship" with "protecting" to better resonate with the public. City forester Ben Aruto presented the draft Brownwoods management plan, noting that commercial timber harvesting is not viable for the property. The committee also discussed funding for Mansfield Stadium lighting and the success of recent movie nights at the waterfront.
Key points
- Committee members agreed to revise the mission statement to read "while protecting Bangor's natural resources" instead of using the word "stewardship."
- City forester Ben Aruto explained that the Brownwoods management plan focuses on forest health and safety rather than commercial timber harvesting.
- Staff reported that the free movie night at the waterfront drew nearly 700 attendees, though the venue is too busy for additional events in the near term.
- The committee discussed the need for updated signage in parks regarding drug-free zones and littering fines.
- Funding has been approved to replace the outdated lighting fixtures at Mansfield Stadium, with the project expected to proceed through the fall.
Next steps
- Staff will finalize the Brownwoods management plan after receiving third-party reviews.
- The committee will reconvene on September 10, 2026, to continue discussions on pending items.
- Staff will explore adding littering and drug-free zone language to existing park signage.
Where this came from
City of Bangor YouTube
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