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Bristol Council introduces Brian Morris as candidate for part‑time recreation director
Summary
At its Feb. 2 meeting the Bristol Borough Council introduced Brian Morris, an assistant recreation director in East Norriton, as a candidate to serve one day a week as a part‑time recreation director to support youth and senior programs; the arrangement will be hourly with no formal contract and is to be finalized next week.
Bristol Borough Council introduced Brian Morris as its candidate for a new part‑time recreation director during the Feb. 2 council meeting. Councilors said Morris, who serves as assistant director of recreation in East Norriton, would work roughly one day a week in the borough office to support existing volunteer programs, liaise with the school district and help expand senior and youth offerings.
Greg (council member) framed the hire as part of a multi‑year effort to rebuild the borough’s recreation program, saying the borough is “a small town” that is not yet ready for a full‑time director but can benefit from a professional presence one day a week. Greg said the borough and school district agreed to share larger capital costs for recent projects and that the part‑time role would be paid hourly, with parameters to be set by council.
Brian Morris, who was introduced by Greg, described his work growing senior programs, organizing events such as large National Night Out gatherings and running youth leagues in East Norriton. “I look forward to working with the different sports programs that we have and I’m happy for the opportunity,” Morris said, adding he aims to support and not supplant the volunteers who built the current programs.
Councilors discussed logistic details: Morris would be based in the community room for part‑time office hours, coordinate with volunteer coaches and school district staff, and focus on expanding senior offerings such as trips and classes. Council said there would be no formal contract at this stage — the arrangement is hourly — and that the council would confirm the hire the following week.
The council did not record a formal vote on the position in the provided transcript; members said they would follow up to make the arrangement official.
What happens next: Councilors said they will finalize the appointment and return to the council with specifics after making the appointment official next week.
