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July 4 celebration moves under Parks & Rec; new subcommittee chair named and two commissioners welcomed
Summary
The Board of Selectmen dissolved the independent July 4 committee; the commission accepted the event as a Parks & Recreation subcommittee and heard a volunteer plan for organizing the 250th celebration. The commission also welcomed two new members and appointed a secretary.
The Board of Selectmen dissolved the independent July 4 committee and the organizing group will now operate as a subcommittee of the New Canaan Parks & Recreation Commission, commissioners said.
David (commissioner/new member) offered to chair the subcommittee. Dave presented an organizational plan for the event that includes functional teams for safety and security, marketing, entertainment, food and beverages, operations and volunteer recruitment. He said bringing the committee formally under the town will provide clearer lines for resourcing and coordination with police, EMS and other departments; the group also plans to recruit experienced volunteers and set a project plan leading into New Canaan’s 250th anniversary year.
The commission also welcomed two new members, Britney Sanger and David Chegg, and appointed Susan as commission secretary, per a question from resident Bill Vostok. No formal vote on the subcommittee structure was recorded during the meeting; commissioners said further organization and recruitment would follow.
