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Movie Makers Want To Rent Phillips Tennis Courts (Poll)
Columbia Pictures has proposed renting the two courts for the month of July.
Columbia Pictures wants to rent the two tennis courts at for $1,000 per week between June 28 and the end of July.
The town administrator wants to hear from anyone who has a concern about this.
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Town Administrator Thomas Younger announced the proposal to selectmen at their meeting Wednesday.
The Grown Ups 2 movie production team wants the court space for catering tents.
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The town administrator said the money would go to the for its programs.
Recreation Department Director Danielle Strauss said in an interview that the six courts behind the middle school should be sufficient to meet the town's tennis needs for the month of July.
The Phillips Park courts are located alongside Bondelevitch Way.
Thomas Younger said the proposal is "a nice financial (opportunity) for our Recreation Department," but he does not want to move on it without consulting residents.
The administrator's office is open Monday through Thursday 8 am to 4:30 pm and Friday 8 am to noon. 781-596-8850 / 781-596-8889
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