Council approves truck-pull event dates at Reynolds Field, asks organizers to confirm insurance and site availability

The Exeter Town Council granted a public entertainment license to the Southern New England Truck Pulling Association for multiple weekend events at Reynolds Field, approving dates in May, June and July and conditionally reserving September and October dates pending completion of site work mandated by DDM compliance.

Applicant Robert Burns outlined a schedule of events and asked for the council's approval. Bob McDonald, president of the club, described volunteer efforts, trash cleanup and other event-management practices and pledged cooperation with town requirements.

Council members questioned event logistics, including parking, potential traffic and the effect of ongoing DDM-required work at Reynolds Field. Town staff and councilors reminded the applicant of outstanding administrative items: an advertising fee balance (recorded during the hearing as $196.66) and the requirement to provide certificates of insurance for trucks and tractors. The council moved to approve the dates presented and to allow the organizers and staff to coordinate on later dates once the site is available.

The council approved the motion by voice vote and directed staff and the applicant to resolve outstanding fees and provide proof of insurance before final permits are issued.