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New recreation director introduced; summer camp, events and registrations reviewed
Summary
The recreation director Jay was introduced and staff reported summer camp at its midpoint, a $2,000 chair‑yoga scholarship for 2026, fall sports planning and several upcoming events including National Night Out (Aug. 4) and a movie night (Aug. 14).
Jay, the commission’s new recreation director, introduced himself and outlined a background in recreation, teaching and professional‑sports operations, saying he is "happy to be here" and eager to continue programming for a thriving Brentwood.
Jason Gagnon, the town’s program coordinator, told the commission summer camp is at the halfway point and highlighted a recent $2,000 scholarship that will keep chair‑yoga free through the rest of 2026. He listed upcoming events and operational details: the police host National Night Out at the rec center on Aug. 4 (staff will assist with parking), a movie night is scheduled for Aug. 14 at sundown on the park screen, and the fall paddle is tentatively planned pending dam removal work in 2027 that may affect the route.
Commissioners discussed registration figures and outreach: soccer registrations were described as being in the low 30s while field hockey participation had doubled last year to roughly the mid‑30s; staff said registration is on the town website and that outreach uses flyers and Facebook, and a commissioner recommended modest paid social boosts to increase visibility for fall programs.
Staff asked for volunteer help for some events (movie night concessions, paddle logistics) and said a fall program newsletter will be issued in early to mid‑August. The commission agreed staff should continue planning outreach and coach recruitment for fall sports and will circulate detailed schedules and registration links via usual town channels.
