community, assisting the McLaughlin family in doing so (e.g., offering to advertise the space, or events occurring there). The Tillsonburg Fair is held annually at Memorial Park. The Fair uses a number of buildings and spaces onsite: the home show is held in the Crystal Palace, the rabbit shows are in the Pigeon Barn, the office is used as a food booth, and the Cattle Barn is used for 4H. Open space, the pavilion, and bandshell in Memorial Park are used for midway rides, vendors, agricultural displays, food trucks, kids area, and other activities. There are two considerations for the Fair buildings that arose during consultations: 1. The Pigeon Barn is in fact condemned, and should not be used for any purposes. Given the infrequent use of the Pigeon Barn, and its condemned state, it should be removed from Town supply. Pigeon races and rabbit shows should be accommodated elsewhere. 2. Town Parks staff are in need of storage space and central location for their operations. Currently Town Parks staff are based at the Cemetery, on the edge of Town, and all equipment is stored there. Housing staff and equipment far from the locations they service is inefficient, and prevents staff from “keeping a pulse” on parks needs and concerns. Parks staff and equipment should be moved to a more central location, Memorial Park being ideal for its space and centrality.
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