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Recreation Commission approves fitness instructor, plans June BBQ

Newton Recreation Commission approves new fitness instructor, launches planning for major summer events. Vice Chairman Joe Simone and the commission unanimously approved contracting Wendy Takesian to teach eight senior fitness classes at $200 total cost. The commission is planning the June 6 Town

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Recreation Commission plans spring and summer event calendar

Newton Recreation Commission approves spring and summer community event calendar and schedule. Chairman Peggy Connors and Vice Chairman Joe Simone led planning with Recreation Director Jessica Petruzello coordinating details including an Easter event April 4, baseball season opening April 14, and a

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Government · Recreation Commission

Newton Recreation Commission maps spring calendar

Newton Recreation Commission plans spring events, approves $50 cash box. Chairman Peggy Connors and Vice Chairman Joe Simone led the unanimous vote on the cash box purchase, with commissioners Rick Faulconer, Bob Kysilovsky, and Alecsandra Guide also supporting the measure. Recreation Director

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Government · Recreation Commission

Recreation Commission approves spring and summer event calendar

Newton Recreation Commission schedules six community events as spring and summer approach. Chair Peggy Connors and Recreation Director Jessica Petruzello led the commission through planning for activities including a St. Patrick's Day cookie decorating party on March 14, Easter celebration on April

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Government · Recreation Commission

Recreation Commission approves $1,500 for spring events

Newton Recreation Commission votes $1,500 for spring recreation. Vice Chairman Joe Simone moved to allocate $1,000 for a Gametime School Vacation event on February 25, subsidizing the per-person cost for bowling, games, pizza, and water. Chairman Peggy Connors seconded; the four-member board

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Government · Recreation Commission

Recreation Commission adopts bylaws, plans 2026 events

Newton Recreation Commission unanimously adopts amended bylaws and accepts annual report at first 2026 meeting. Chairman Peggy Connors and the commission, led by Recreation Director Jessica Petruzello, approved governance documents and outlined event planning through June, including new programming

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