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Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Northfield, Massachusetts · Change town
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Recreation Commission plans funding as director vacancy opens

Northfield Recreation Commission authorizes $13,646 for summer programs as interim director takes over. Amanda Zellman, appointed to the interim Summer Program Director role at the May 26 Selectboard meeting, brings child-care experience and is pursuing an educator's degree. The commission

Recreation Commission · Meeting of June 3, 2026

Northfield Recreation Commission authorizes $13,646 for summer programs as interim director takes over. Amanda Zellman, appointed to the interim Summer Program Director role at the May 26 Selectboard meeting, brings child-care experience and is pursuing an educator's degree. The commission unanimously approved $5,000 for summer entertainment and activities and $8,646.37 for equipment purchases from BSN Sports, while setting the pay grade for a permanent director at Grade 5, Step 6.

The commission also established a Field Improvement Sub-Committee, led by Chair Josh Roman and Vice Chair Bob Emberley, to enhance playing fields at Northfield Elementary School.

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Source: the Recreation Commission meeting of June 3, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.

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