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Derby Select Board appoints Recreation Committee and hears committee project priorities

Derby Select Board · January 5, 2026
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Summary

The Select Board unanimously appointed eight members to a new Recreation Committee and received an update on priorities including playgrounds, sidewalks, soccer fields, indoor pickleball and Fourth of July planning.

The Derby Select Board unanimously approved appointments to a newly formed Recreation Committee on Jan. 5. Grant Spates moved to appoint Brian Smith, Steve Gendreau, Gwen Bailey-Rowe, Julie Gunn, Ed Barber, Larry Fortin, Steve Carpenter and Brandon Phillips; Brad Shattuck seconded and the motion passed with all five board members voting in favor.

Gwen Bailey-Rowe and Brian Smith updated the board on a Dec. 30 Recreation Committee meeting. The committee discussed multiple priorities: the Derby Green playground, sidewalks, soccer fields, indoor pickleball, a Beach House volleyball court, Fourth of July planning and funding strategies.

The minutes do not record follow-up assignments or funding decisions; the committee’s list will guide future agenda items and budget discussions.