Recreation Advisory Board

Mission Statement:

The Recreation Advisory Board's role is to promote a vibrant, sustainable Recreation Department by providing ongoing support and recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Director, responding to the needs of the community, promoting collaboration, and by fostering a culture of service to all community members both youth and adults of all ages.

Charge of Board: 

The charge of the Exeter Recreation Advisory Board is to work with the Parks and Recreation Director, Conservation Commission, YMCA, Town Manager and Select Board to plan and implement a wide range of civic, cultural and recreational opportunities for all residents of Exeter.

Study the general recreational development in the Town of Exeter, advise and recommend to the Parks and Recreation Director as to such items which would result in a general improvement of the entire recreational system. 

Study the entire general recreational programming of the Town of Exeter and recommend to the Parks and Recreation Director such additions or deletions that should result in an improved recreational program. 

Aid and assist the Parks and Recreation Director in the formulation of future plans, facilities and programs for the ultimate benefit of all users of Parks and Recreation.

Study and recommend methods for financing proposed recreation developments. 

Membership and Term:

The Recreation Advisory Board (RAB) shall consist of the following members appointed by the Select Board:

One Non-Voting Select Board Member

Seven At-Large Voting Members (appointed by the Select Board)

Two Alternates (appointed by the Select Board)-Only votes when a quorum is needed.

VOTING MEMBERS TERM ALTERNATE MEMBERS TERM
Mike Wissler 4/2025 Danielle Capalbo 4/2025
Jen Harrington 4/2025 Rachel Ladeau 4/2027
Stephanie Papakonstantis, Chair 4/2026    
Nicholas Nordin 4/2026    
Bob Dudra 4/2027    
Brinn Sullivan 4/2027 Nancy Belanger, SB Rep. Term

Dan Provost

4/2027

Molly Cowan, SB Alt. Term

Updated: 4/30/2024

Chair, Vice Chair and Clerk will be determined by the advisory board on a yearly basis.

Volunteer applications for RAB positions must be submitted to the Select Board for consideration.  Members will be selected based on their willingness and desire to serve the community and sincerely embrace the Mission and Charge of the RAB.  Terms will be no longer than two three year terms.  After serving two consecutive three year terms, members may be appointed to an alternate position.