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Longtime recreation commissioner Jen to step down in May
Summary
At the April 1 Town of Southborough Recreation Commission meeting, member Jen announced she will leave the commission in May after about 12 years of volunteer service; commissioners discussed transition and plans for a farewell.
Jen, a member of the Town of Southborough Recreation Commission, told colleagues at the commission's April 1 meeting she will step down in May after roughly 12 years on recreation-related boards and committees. "I will be stepping down from the recreation commission, like, in May. It's a year overdue," Jen said.
The announcement prompted expressions of appreciation from other commission members and a brief discussion about coverage for upcoming events and the commission's representation at the spring town forum. Commissioners agreed to coordinate a going-away function and to keep the commission's calendar and staffing needs in mind during the transition.
Commissioners discussed timing for replacing Jen and whether to wait for the post-election period; one member noted the upcoming June reelection could produce a contested seat. The commission agreed to keep recruitment options open, mentioned possible internal candidates and community leads interested in serving on the commission, and set a placeholder to address openings at an upcoming meeting.
Practical next steps included sharing Jen's draft transition materials as a preread to the commission and keeping a tentative in-person meeting in May to allow departing members to attend. No formal vote or appointment took place at the April 1 meeting.
The commission will address candidate recruitment and formal vacancy steps at future meetings; commissioners encouraged members to suggest potential appointees.
