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Shirley Recreation Commission changes office hours, advances policy work

Shirley Recreation Commission changed office hours and advanced child-protection policies while fielding summer youth sports programs. The board unanimously approved changing office hours to Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon, beginning August 30. Linda Cournoyer was tasked with coordinating

Recreation Commission · Meeting of August 10, 2026

Shirley Recreation Commission changed office hours and advanced child-protection policies while fielding summer youth sports programs. The board unanimously approved changing office hours to Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon, beginning August 30. Linda Cournoyer was tasked with coordinating with Ayer Parks and Recreation on implementing CORI and SORI background-check policies.

Ayer Shirley Youth Soccer reported 211 registered players forming three age groups for submission to NVYSL within two weeks. Shirley Youth Soccer reported 67 players with the board planning to formalize its financial-assistance process for families in need.

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Source: the Recreation Commission meeting of August 10, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.

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