Oak Ridge public meetings in 2025

Meeting

The Oak Ridge Special Events Committee is meeting to review the status of the Veterans Honor Green project, including the completed boardwalk construction and the need for more paver orders. They will also discuss the 2025 special events calendar, including upcoming Veterans Day and LUN (Light Up Night) events, and handle routine agenda and minutes approvals.

• Veterans Honor Green: Phase 2 boardwalk construction complete; grand opening held
• 4th Order of Pavers: 11 of 20 sold; need to publicize
• 911 Ceremony: working on plaque and piece of Twin Towers for 25th anniversary
• Veterans Day, Nov 11, 2025, at 10am: speakers Christian Castelli & Jim Harton
• LUN (Light Up Night): Dec 6, 2025; planning for Santa, reindeers, supplies, snowflake auction, music, vendors

The Oak Ridge Special Events Committee met on October 9, 2025, and received updates on the Veterans Honor Green project, including the completion of Phase 2 boardwalk construction and its grand opening. The committee noted that 11 of 20 needed pavers for the 4th order have been sold and will publicize the need. The 2025 special events calendar was reviewed, with all past events completed and upcoming events planned, including Veterans Day and LUN. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Noted completion of Phase 2 boardwalk construction and grand opening
• Noted 11 of 20 pavers sold for 4th order; will publicize need
• Reviewed 2025 special events calendar; all past events completed
• Scheduled next meeting for November 13, 2025

Meeting

The committee approved the agenda and April minutes. Construction for Veterans Honor Green Phase 2 is scheduled to begin May 12, 2025, with over $23,000 donated, though the total is not yet reconciled. Planning continued for upcoming events including Memorial Day, July 4th Kids Bike Parade, and the December Luminaries event. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy matters.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Scheduled Veterans Honor Green Phase 2 construction to begin May 12, 2025
• Confirmed Memorial Day ceremony speaker Rep. Virginia Foxx
• Confirmed Santa and Grinch for LUN event
• Confirmed Lowes cookies and water for LUN event

Meeting

The Special Events Committee approved the agenda and prior minutes, and discussed the Veterans Honor Green Phase 2 project. The Town Council approved a $66,200 bid from Parker Construction Co., plus a 6.5% contingency, with work scheduled for May-June. The committee also discussed forming a sub-committee for educational interpretive panels and reviewed the 2025 events calendar.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Town Council approved Parker Construction Co. bid for Veterans Honor Green Phase 2 at $66,200 plus 6.5% contingency
• Discussed forming sub-committee for educational interpretive panels
• Reviewed 2025 special events calendar
• Adjourned at 8:05 pm (motion carried)

Meeting

The Oak Ridge Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hold a special called meeting electronically via Zoom on February 19, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The board will consider and potentially approve park projects for FY2025-2026, reconsider a property management proposal for park property at 8326 Linville Road, and receive updates on the Farmhouse Community Center construction, Park Entrance Master Plan, and 2025-2026 music series. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the January 16, 2025 regular meeting, plus a staff report and ORYA report.

• Consideration/Approval of Oak Ridge Park Projects for FY2025-2026
• Reconsideration/Approval of Property Management Proposal for Park Property at 8326 Linville Road
• Update on Farmhouse Community Center Construction Project
• Update on Park Entrance Master Plan
• Update on 2025 Music in the Park Series and 2025-2026 Music on the Lawn

Meeting

The Oak Ridge Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet in person and electronically to approve the agenda and minutes, hear staff and ORYA reports, and consider new business including the election of a chair and vice chair, a property management proposal for 8326 Linville Road, and FY 2025-2026 capital improvement projects. They will also discuss music events at the Farmhouse Community Center and receive updates on the Farmhouse construction, the Park Entrance Master Plan, and the 2025 Music in the Park series.

• Election of Chair/Vice Chair
• Property management proposal for 8326 Linville Road
• FY 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Projects
• Discussion of Farmhouse Community Center music events
• Updates on Farmhouse construction and Park Entrance Master Plan