By WHAV Staff |
Players competing in pickleball. (Creative Commons.)
When the state Senate passed a $47.72 billion budget last week, it included earmarks for senior pickleball at Haverhill’s Riverside Park, prevention of student substance abuse and a youth and community center in Methuen, among others.
Sen. Diana DiZoglio was among senators statewide that tacked on an additional $63.7 million in spending. The Senate and House must now work out differences between their plans in a six-member conference committee. In separate amendments, DiZoglio called for $25,000 in additional fitness equipment at Riverside Park near Trinity Haverhill Stadium and $100,000 to construct pickleball courts.
“Pickleball is among the fastest growing sports in the United States, especially among our older residents our seniors. The City of Haverhill has received many inquiries from the senior community about the possibility of installing pickle ball courts for exercise and enjoyment.” DiZoglio to