Director's Welcome

As I was driving into work one day, I had a chance to reflect on my role of Parks and Recreation Director for the Town of Colchester. I am quite fortunate to be able to work for such a recreation oriented community. But as a department, we have the ability to enrich the lives of the residents and non-residents who take part in our programs and visit our parks. With the economic challenges that we have before us it is great to know that our parks are a place to go and recreate. Be sure to try out the Hall Walking Program (page 21) in which we have partnered with the Colchester School District and the Vermont Department of Health. You cannot use the old “weather outside” excuse this winter.
As I write this, it is the last week of our seasonal park staff being with us. These gentlemen continue to amaze me with their dedication to the parks and this community. They work hard everyday and the results show in how wonderful our parks look. I would like to personally thank Ted Ryan and his staff consisting of Pete Cote, Jon Wells, Larry Rooney, Paul Rodrigue, Aaron Thibault, Lucas McLean, Luke Hayes, Cody Hammond, Craig Thompson and Vinnie Hayes.
That being said, our programming staff is as great a staff as I could ask for. They work endlessly to provide great programs and special events to our community. They take extreme pride in creating new programs for all ages. Special thanks for a job well done to Assistant Director Derek Mitchell, Program Coordinators Jenn Turmel and Hank Dombroski and Administrative Assistants Cathy Neary and Mike LaPan.
In closing, if you have any ideas you would like to share please feel free to contact us and share your thoughts. Remember that play keeps you young, so get out and play.

Yours in Recreation,
Glen Cuttitta, CPRP
Director
Colchester Parks and Recreation Department