The Richmond Recreation Commission reviewed its remaining 2025-26 budget and identified several equipment needs to support growing events such as the Easter Egg Hunt, food truck nights, and mahjong programs. With approximately $2,400 left after current expenses, they discussed purchasing a sound system (potentially supported by ARPA funds from the Town Council), an additional tent with sides, walkie talkies or phone-based communication tools, more vests or t‑shirts for staff/volunteers, a clicker to track attendance, and more mahjong tables to reduce moving furniture between facilities. No specific vendors were named, and the group framed these as potential uses of remaining funds before June 30, 2026, depending on budget and any ARPA allocation. This creates a near-term buying window for suppliers of portable PA systems, event tents, small communications gear, branded apparel, and program furniture. A practical next conversation would be to help the Rec Director scope an appropriately sized sound system and integrated event kit that can scale with larger events and possible future movie nights.

ARPA funds from the Town Council may supplement the Rec budget specifically for a sound system, pote...