The regular meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m. by Mary Bradley.

Board Members in Attendance

Mary Bradley
Frank Annunziata
Denise Urbaniak
Diane Cook
Raeline Kennedy
Justine Annunziata
Melissa Wiedbrauk

Board members Mary Ellen Vichiconti and Don Sledgeski were excused.

New Business

Remaining Meetings for 2011

  • November 2 meeting with Chamber of Commerce & PAL to discuss tree lighting activities.
  • November 16 meeting—confirm items needed for tree lighting.
  • December 7—tree lighting at firehouse, no formal meeting.
  • December 21—motion to cancel meeting made by Diane Cook, seconded by Justin Annunziata, motion carries.

Old Business

Halloween with PAL

Sara Miller and 2 other youths to help with recreation department table.

Recreation Director Report

Tree Lighting

  • Will have volunteers to play Santa, Mrs. Claus and Frosty.
  • There will be 15-17 youth volunteers from the PAL and Kathy Belli from GMMS will oversee youth volunteers.
  • One craft will be provided by PAL.
  • Christmas card signing for retired firemen’s home.

Winter Carnival

  • Tentative date of Saturday, February 18. Bring in vendors, work with Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Advisory Committee, PAL. Possibly have demos for snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing. Talk to sports organizations about holding registrations at same time.
  • Location possibly at the PAL, Church Street or Main Street.
  • Frank Annunziata also working with councilman Brian Lynch to set-up a frozen pond rescue demonstration.

Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.