2007 Annual Report - Town of Wilton

on school budgets in Wilton, in Connecticut,and in the nation. The quality, dedication andpassion of our professional staff combinedwith the active support of parents and thecommunity are the primary reasons thatour students perform at such high levels inacademics, athletics, and the arts. For thiswe are grateful.Board of Education LeadershipIn 2007 the following were members of theBoard of Education: Karen Birck, Lisa Bogan,Dona Waskom, Troy Ellen Dixon, RobertGarland and Susan Bruschi. In January, 2007,Mrs. Bruschi resigned to become a memberof the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Gil Bray waschosen to become a member of the Board ofEducation as her replacement. In July, 2007,Mr. Garland passed away. Mr James Furnivallwas chosen as his replacement.Members of the Board of Education for 2008are Karen Birck, Chairman; Gilmore Bray,Vice-Chairman; James Saxe, Secretary;Richard Dubow; James Furnivall; andBarbara Myers.Board of Education meetings, which areopen to the public, are held on the secondand fourth Thursdays of each month at 7:30p.m., unless otherwise indicated, in the WiltonHigh School Distance Learning Classroom(D101) at 395 Danbury Road. The Board ofEducation meeting schedule is posted on thedistrict web site in addition to other importantinformation concerning the Wilton PublicSchools: www.wilton.k12.ct.us.Karen Birck, ChairmanParks & RecreationThe Wilton Parks & Recreation Departmentprovides active and passive recreationalopportunities for residents of all ages,eighteen months through senior citizen. TheDepartment’s office is located in the ComstockCommunity Center at 180 School Road. Theoffice is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,Monday through Friday.Many Parks & Recreation activities are heldin the Comstock Community Center, whichincludes a gym, a dance studio, an art roomand a toddler activity room. Several multipurposerooms are available for programs andfor meeting space for local organizations.The Department also operates the MerwinMeadows Park that offers a family swimmingarea for residents. The park includes picnicfacilities, changing rooms, a great playgroundand outdoor relaxation. It is connected by biketrails to the schools and to Wilton Center.The Town has installed two synthetic turffields, the Tom Fujitani Field at MemorialStadium and the Kristine Lilly Soccer Field.The Town has completed a modern stadiumfeaturing 3,500 seats, a new rubberized track,restrooms, concession stand and team rooms.Programs offered by the RecreationDepartment include karate, Irish dancing,summer camps, sports camps, arts and crafts,tennis lessons, line dancing and aerobics.Other offerings include basketball for childrenin first grade through eighth grade, adultbasketball, adult softball, open gym, travelcamp, day trips, ski trips and more. Programsuggestions from residents are encouraged.Special events include luncheons for seniorcitizens throughout the year, the Town’sannual Fourth of July celebration and ahayride with Santa in December. Picnics forsenior citizens are held at Merwin Meadowsevery Wednesday during the summer. TheDepartment also offers a summer daycamp for children ages five through twelve.Camp is from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., andan extended day is offered until 6:00 p.m.A minimum of one week is required forregistration. A half-day program is offeredthree days a week for children ages threeand four. Other camp programs scheduledduring the summer include basketball, ballet,volleyball and baseball.Members of the Parks and RecreationCommission in 2007 were: Chris Giovino,Chairman; Jamie Van Acker, Vice Chairman;Kevin O’Brien, Secretary; Christine Finkelstein;and Dave Wallace, Commissioners.The Parks & Recreation staff in 2007 included:Steve Pierce, Recreation Director; ScottKieras, Assistant Recreation Director; JimLewicki, Program Coordinator; and BeverlyEducation, Culture, & Recreation14