Members
The five members of the Needham Park and Recreation Commission are elected by residents to three-year terms.
- Cynthia J. Chaston, Chair
Term Expires: 2022 - Christopher J. Gerstel, Vice-Chair
Term Expires: 2021 - Michelle S. Geddes
Term Expires: 2022 - Matthew M. Toolan
Term Expires: 2021 - Bruce Williams
Term Expires: 2023
Responsibilities
Empowered by Chapter 45 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Park and Recreation Commission:
- Serves as steward of over 300 acres of parkland, including the Town Forest
- Administers and schedules all outdoor athletic facilities
- Oversees Rosemary Pool, a summer aquatics facility
- Develops long-range plans related to open space and recreation
- Coordinates and provides support services to many community organizations
- Provides youth leadership training and volunteer resource development
