Truro Recreation Commission

In accordance with the Charter passed at ATE, April 22, 1992, Chapter 6-4-2(d), the Board of Selectmen shall be the appointing authority. On July 25, 2006, the BOS increased the membership from five members to seven.

The Truro Recreation Commission has limited funds available to assist families in need with the expenses incurred through participation in athletic activities not offered by Truro Recreation or their child’s school. Participating child must be of school age (K-12) and a resident of Truro.  Participation in qualifying activities must have occurred between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. Return completed applications and required receipts by June 15, 2013. Click HERE for an application.

Please direct all questions and inquiries to The Friends of Truro Recreation at friendsoftrurorecreation@gmail.com

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Truro Beach Commission

The Beach Commission is charged with the following tasks:
1. To review and evaluate all policies and fiscal matters pertaining to and governing the operation of the Truro Town beaches. This ongoing review and evaluation should include, but not be limited to, such matters as fees, parking, beach sticker regulations, personnel matters, ORV regulations, beach literature, beach sings, and beach budget
overview.
2. To make regular site visits to all the town beaches to inspect the physical condition of the parking facilities and the town accesses. Recommend, prioritize, and provide preliminary costs on any capital or maintenance projects. To avoid future confusion and possible conflict, it is to be understood that the Town Administrator and, under
his/her direction, the paid Beach Supervisor and the DPW will hold responsibility for the following:
a. The day-to-day supervision of the beach attendants and the beach sticker sales program.
b. Routine beach and parking lot maintenance. (DPW)
c. Implementation of all approved and funded capital or maintenance projects. (DPW)
d. Implementation and enforcement of all the town's beach policies.
e. Development and management of the annual beach budget. (TA)

Suggested Immediate Priorities
MAJOR: Update beach brochure
Ballston access and parking
Handicap access
ORV control and enforcement
Sign review and upgrade
Cars waiting/Ballston
Future beach and parking needs (long term)

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