SOUTHWICK – The Board of Selectmen and Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a joint appointment tonight for two new commissioners.
Two members will be appointed to the Commission, filling seats vacated by longtime members Kelly Magni and Susan Grabowski.
The five candidates for the seats took part in the first round of interviews last week with the Commission. Vying for the seat are David DeiDolori, Mark Horacek, Michael Massarelli, Patrick Roche, and John Westcott.
DeiDolori was a member of the Board of Appeals for 12 years and was an active coach for the Southwick Recreation Center for many years. He told commissioners last week that he was looking for a new way to serve the town and had time to devote to the position.
“There”s no limit on my time,” he said, noting that he is self-employed.
Roche has also served the town previously as a Park and Recreation Commissioner but he was not re-elected in the spring due to an oversight.
Roche said he has continued helping the Commission as a volunteer at Whalley Park and would like to be a member best online casino again.
“I want him back,” said Commissioner John Whalley.
Westcott is also no stranger to serving Southwick. Currently in charge of town buildings and maintenance, Westcott is set to retire in the spring and wants to give back as a member of the Commission.
“I have devoted my life to children and I think the Parks and Rec, has a lot to offer children and I want to be part of it,” said Westcott.
Westcott is a longtime Boy Scout and Girl Scout leader and helped establish the Southwick On Stage theater group.
Massarelli does not have a background in municipal service but he said he has a desire to serve and a flexible schedule.
“This is something I”ve always wanted to do,” he said. “I want to do something for the town as a volunteer.”
Horacek was a past coach at the Rec Center and said now that his son is in college, he no longer coaches and wants to give back to the town.
The Commission will make its recommendations to the Board tonight.
