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Parks and Recreation Commission

Regular Meeting Schedule for 2024

7:00 PM, P&R Building, Multi-Purpose Room

Please check calendar for possible date, time and room location changes.

January 11 February 8 March 14
April 11 May 9 June 13
July - no meeting August 8 September 12
October 10 November 7 & 21 December  - no meeting

Commission Members

Charlie Rosa Chairman
James V. Tornatore Vice Chairman
Gabby Addison Member
James Docherty Member
Michelle Rosen Member
Andrew Spencer Member
Vacancy Member
John Diehl Alternate
Vacancy Alternate
Vacancy Alternate

Mission/General Information

Membership: Seven members plus three alternates are appointed by the Board of Selectmen for four-year terms on a rotating basis. Generally meets monthly.

Powers and duties: Responsible for the administration, supervision and development of active and passive recreational programs and activities; provides oversight of the maintenance and improvement of Southbury’s parks and buildings used for recreational activities and works in conjunction with the Director of Parks & Recreation to prepare and recommend annual budget.

Qualifications: In addition to the general qualifications listed in the Introduction, members should be interested in the town’s active and passive recreational programs for children and adults of all ages. Persons of varied recreational interests should be considered in order to achieve a balanced recreational program for the community.

By-laws: Please click to view the Parks and Recreation Commission's By-Laws.

Regular Meetings of the Parks & Recreation Commission are held on the fourth Thursday of the month. Meetings are open to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend.

Minutes and Agendas

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