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Select Board appoints Nicole Raymond to Recreation Committee, continues search for recreation director
Summary
The Select Board appointed Nicole Raymond to the Recreation Committee and directed staff to continue recruiting for the Recreation Director role after reporting that no applications had been received; outreach options include coordinating with the school department and reposting until filled.
The Town of Acton Select Board on Aug. 28 appointed Nicole Raymond to a seat on the Recreation Committee and discussed next steps after the Recreation Director position attracted no applicants.
Daniel Norwood moved and Jon Denekamp seconded the appointment of Nicole Raymond, effective immediately through June 30, 2025; the motion carried with all members voting in favor.
The Town Administrator reported that no applications were received for the Recreation Director position. Board members discussed recruitment strategies including rewording the posting to 'until filled,' possibly combining outreach with the School Department and contacting teachers once school opens. The Board directed the Town Administrator to repost the position and widen outreach.
Why it matters: The Recreation Director post affects youth and community programming; with no applicants, the Board is keeping the position open while relying on the Recreation Committee to help manage seasonal programming.
The minutes record the appointment and the Board’s direction to continue active recruitment; no further motion regarding hiring procedure was recorded.
