January 7, 2025
Members present: Anthony McGovern, Greg Dion, Sheri Litchfield, Julie Haefner, Kathy Ungerleider and Sandra Yost. Absent: Jen Bilodeau.
Park Improvements/Master Plan:
At the end of October 2024, Town Manager Mike Walsh issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Parks and Recreation Facility Analysis Consultant to assess the program, what offerings might be redundant and what the community might demand to insure townwide recreation programs are best in class and represent the desires of the community. Two firms returned proposals. GZA (Springfield, Mass) was selected. The process is expected to take six months with a concentration on Salmon Brook Park and Ahrens Park.
Board Vacancies:
Kathy Ungerleider announced she would not seek another term on the board after having served for 20 years. Julie Haefner decided not to continue for another term and submitted suggestions for her replacement.
February 4, 2025
Members present: Anthony McGovern, Greg Dion, Sheri Litchfield, Jennifer Bilodeau, Jared Barry and Sandra Yost: Newly appointed members; Francis Armentano and Valerie Eastwood
Newly appointed Board member Jared Barry was introduced. McGovern brought attention to the by-laws that state officers are to be elected at the February meeting. Because three new members have joined the board, elections will defer to the next meeting.
Park Improvements/Master Plan:
GZA toured the parks with Department of Public Works Grounds Foreman Chis Lesiak to review current layout of facilities. GZA has a list of contacts for organizations that use Salmon Brook and Ahrens Parks, utility site plans, and the last completed needs-assessment survey (2019).
New Business:
Sandra Yost shared the planned community events for 2025 (events marked with * are new).
Granby Skate Night at ISCC – March 2