Parks and Recreation Commission

In 2008, the Parks and Recreation Commission added two new members- Lynda Vogt and Nick Abell. Thanks to these appointments, we have a full working committee again.

2008 began with another successful Winterfest. A variety of programs including tubing, a bonfire and sledding party, ice fishing, open gym, senior luncheon and bingo, candy bar bingo, make your own crafts, rock climbing, magician BJ Hickman, and a presentation by Squam Lake Science Center were offered with the help of Pittsfield Youth Workshop and the Circle of Home and Family. Recreational basketball was again offered to many children in town.

The Easter Bunny again visited with Pittsfield children at Drake’s Field during the annual Easter Egg Hunt. The Annual Fishing Derby was enjoyed by many in June.

The FB Argue Recreation Area was again under the direction of Maryellen Plante. It was a successful summer season. We again offered Red Cross swimming lessons, adding night lessons to the program. Air Head Bingo was a great success this summer. This year we offered an outdoor movie, ET.

We continue to work on our dredging project at the recreation area and rebuilding the band stand in Dustin’s Park.

The Harvest Fest turned out to be a great success. Hay rides, face painting, pumpkin carving, pie eating, a bounce house, fire/rescue vehicles, the band, Roxie and the Voodoo Rockers, were enjoyed by about 150 people.

The Parks and Recreation Committee would like to thank everyone who helped us with projects this year. Without that local support our programs would not be possible.

Respectfully submitted,

Maryellen Plante, secretary