Running Whalley Park is just one of the responsibilities of the Parks and Recreation Commission, which is seeking two new members. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay)
SOUTHWICK – The Parks and Recreation Commission has two vacancies with the resignation of longtime members Kelly Magni and Susan Grabowski.
The Board of Selectmen accepted the resignations and approved advertising the seats.
Commissioner Daniel Call, now the most senior member of the Commission, said the board meets twice per month on Tuesday evenings, or more often if necessary.
“It depends on what is on the agenda,” said Call.
Although there is no resume requirements to be a Commissioner, Call said he would ideally like the next two members to have some experience.
“Candidates with outdoor recreation experience would certainly be a plus,” said Call. “Anyone with experience working with parks would be great.”
The Southwick Parks and Recreation Commission run Whalley Park, as well as Prifti Park and the Town Beach. It also maintains the town’s rail trail.
The Parks and Recreation Commission is in the process of creating a plan for Whalley Park, which opened in late June.
“We have a lot of ideas and we need a full Commission to get them done,” said Call.
Magni was the chairman of the Commission and Call said the board needs to reorganize.
“We definitely need to do that but we want all five members,” he said.
Current Commissioners are Call, Jeanne Reed-Waldron and John Whalley.
Any resident interested in the position should forward a letter of interest and resume to the Southwick Board of Selectmen, 454 College Highway.
“We will have a joint interview process and the commission will make a recommendation to the selectmen for an appointment,” said Call.
