Annual Report

Parks and Recreation Commission

In 2010, the Parks and Recreation Commission continues to look for new members. The commission consists of Nick Abell (chairperson), Jesse MacGlashing (treasurer), Maryellen Plante (secretary), Lynda Vogt, and Darrell Wages.

2010 began with another successful Winterfest. A variety of programs including tubing, a bonfire and sledding party, senior luncheon, senior bingo, intergenerational activities, candy bar bingo, make your own crafts, rock climbing, movie night, an ice cream smorgasbord, and a presentation by Squam Lake Science Center were offered with the help of Pittsfield Youth Workshop, Pittsfield Area Senior Center, 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 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, continuing to add night lessons to the program. Air Head Bingo was a great success this summer. The End of Season cook out and movie were attended by about 75 people.

We continue to work on our dredging project at the recreation area. The paperwork has been submitted and hopefully will be approved so that we can again open the diving area.

The third Annual Harvest Fest turned out to be a great success. Hay rides, face painting, pumpkin carving, pie eating, a bounce house, games, crafts, and food were enjoyed by about 150 people. We would like to thank Brendon Ward for serving as DJ for this event and also at the End of Season picnic at the recreation area.

Darrel Wages has again organized the recreational basket ball. And thanks to James Zensky for revitalizing the ski program this year.

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. A special thank you goes out to Yvonne MacGlashing and Meredith Little for their help at various events.
Respectfully submitted,

Maryellen Plante, secretary