c/o Parks and Recreation Department
75 Mill Plain Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-256-3191
reccommission@fairfieldct.org
Function
The Parks and Recreation Commission consults with the Parks & Recreation director and makes recommendations to the Town Bodies regarding policies for the planning, development and use of the Town's Parks & Recreation programs and facilities.
Meetings
The Parks and Recreation Commission generally meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm both in-person at the Eunice Postol Recreation Center, 75 Mill Plain Road, and via Conference Call Bridge. All schedules and locations are subject to change. Please check the Town Meetings Calendar for cancellations or location changes.
About the Parks and Recreation Commission
Term Length: Five Years (Two Term Limit)
# of Members: Nine
Appointing Body: Eight Appointed by Board of Selectmen, One Appointed by Board of Education
Party Balance Required?: Yes
Defined In: Town Charter - Article X
Powers and Duties
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall be the policy-making body for the Parks and Recreation Department, shall together with the First Selectman supervise the Director of Parks and Recreation, and shall assist in establishing requirements and qualifications for personnel needed for the Department.
Member Listing
| # | Name (Party) | Title | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian J. Nerreau (R) | 2023 Chair | 11/2018 - 11/2023 |
| 2 | William D. Lewellyn (R) | 11/2018 - 11/2023 | |
| 3 | Dylan O'Connor (IT/Independent) | 2023 Secretary | 11/2019 - 11/2024 |
| 4 | David F. Weber (D) | 11/2019 - 11/2024 | |
| 5 | Christopher J. McCoy (R) | 11/2020 - 11/2025 | |
| 6 | Robert MacKay Jimeson, IV (R) | 11/2020 - 11/2025 | |
| 7 | Bridget D. McBride (D) | 2023 Vice-Chair | 11/2021 - 11/2026 |
| 8 | James Lewis Benton (R) | 11/2021 - 11/2026 | |
| BOE | Jennifer Kennelly (D) | Board of Ed Representative |
