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Deep River commission allows Chair Christopher Marra’s band to play summer concert; Marra abstains
Summary
The Deep River Parks & Recreation Commission voted May 13 to allow Chair Christopher Marra’s band to perform in the town’s summer concert series after discussing conflict-of-interest concerns raised by the First Selectman; the motion passed with five yes votes and one abstention by Marra.
The Deep River Parks & Recreation Commission on May 13 approved a motion to allow Chair Christopher Marra’s band to perform in the town’s summer concert series after discussing a potential conflict of interest.
Commission member Jonathon Wolfer moved to allow the band; Commission member Suzanne Sutch seconded the motion. The commission recorded yes votes from Kayla Howard, Janet Klinck, Anthony Mingrone, Suzanne Sutch and Jonathon Wolfer; Chair Christopher Marra recorded an abstention. The motion carried.
The discussion began after the First Selectman raised an inquiry about a current commission member’s band participating in the series. Commissioners reviewed past examples in which commission members received modest compensation for event work (for example, serving as referees) and discussed whether permitting a member’s performance would require additional disclosure or conditions.
The commission did not record any formal conditions attached to the vote; the record shows only the motion, the second and the roll-call result. Members spoke generally about conflict-of-interest sensitivities and past practice but did not vote to impose additional restrictions at this meeting.
The decision comes as the commission finalizes its summer concert schedule and confirms food vendors for the season.
