Recreation Advisory Board

Norwich Recreation Department A Division of Norwich Human Services 75 Mohegan Road, Norwich, CT 06360 ~ 860-823-3791, FAX 860-823-3830 http:// Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Recreation Advisor Board September 23, 2020 Adult & Family Services 100 Broadway Room 212 Present: Jeff Blinderman, Derrell Wilson, Julie Cagle, Lee-Ann Gomes, Cheryl Norwich, CT 06360 Hancin Preston 860-823-3778 The meeting was recorded on Zoom and is posted on the City's website. FAX 860-823-3793 Meeting was called to order by Jeff at 6:05pm. There was a quorum. http://norwichct.org/hs Lee-Ann mentioned the challenges with COVID and restarting Rec programs. She commended the staff for being able to safely hold several programs during the virus while other Rec departments opted not to do anything, Cheryl reviewed the programs we held including camp, opening the beach, Nightflight Rose City Senior Center basketball, and restarting classes. 8 Mahan Drive She detailed to PREP program that has allowed school teachers and other parents to Norwich, CT 06360 return to work. 860-889-5960 Cheryl reviewed all the improvement made to fields and facilities including resurfac- FAX 860-885-1160 ing Stanton tennis courts and improvements at the Hamilton football complex. http://norwichct.org/ seniors Derrell asked about how we can control crowd size at events and it was explained that we can pull the permits of any group who is not following the guidelines established. There was no Old Business Under New Business, Cheryl mentioned that the Rec is contemplating doing a drive Youth & Family Services through Trunk or Treat Event. 75 Mohegan Road Norwich, CT 06360 Meeting adjourned around 6:45pm. 860-823-3782 FAX 860-892-6031 http://norwichct.org/yfs