Page 37 - 2020 Annual Report

Brighton Recreation 2020 Brighton Recreation Account
Balance as of January 1, 2020 $17,852.88
While navigating the challenges presented by the pandemic, Brighton Recreation has REVENUES
had a productive and busy year. The vacant recreation director position was tilled in Fishing Tournament $9,756.94
June. The new director and the many incredible volunteers adapted many programs Donations $1,432.53
to be offered safely, so residents could take advantage of much needed outdoor Maple Fest $240.00
recreational opportunity.
Pond-A-Thon $3,440.94
Brighton Recreation modified two of their annual events to be safely hosted during Marathon 2021 $373.24
the pandemic. The Tri-County Kids Fishing Tournament saw 130 young anglers Town Appropriation 2020 $9,944.00
from all over the Kingdom participate and a virtual Pond-a-thon race weekend Total Revenues as of December 31, 2020 $25,187.65
maintained social distancing standards, while continuing to promote wellness.
Additionally, regular program offerings such as outdoor circuit training classes, run/ EXPENSES
walk/bike nights, guided science walks, hiking trivia challenges, and after school Fishing Tournament $(7,608.12)
programming at Brighton Elementary School continued. This summer saw the Paint N' Sip $(122.97)
expansion of the Brighton Kids Club Summer Program to 7 weeks of programming Pond-A-Thon $(683.62)
to help compensate for the lack of many traditional camp options. Transitioning into Refunds for Cancelled Activities (Pandemic) $(551.22)
the winter, Brighton Recreation is excited to bring back the public skating rink in Advertising $(125.00)
Lakeside Park, which in its first few weeks saw substantial use.
Kids' Summer Program $(499.33)
Brighton Recreation received grant funding from the Building Communities Grant Ice Rink $(269.00)
Program to be used in the Spring of 2021 to make necessary repairs to the basketball/ Supplies & Miscellaneous $(1,750.55)
tennis court surfaces and surrounding fencing structure. The grant will also assist Total Expenses $(11,609.81)
in the installation of five pieces of outdoor exercise equipment along the lakeside BALANCE as of December 31, 2020 $31,430.72
walking path. Looking forward, the department continues to pursue grant funding
and fund raising for the implementation of a new and engaging play structure in Reappraisal Accounts
Lakeside Park. Brighton Recreation is also actively engaged in a grant process to
receive funds to construct a multi-use bike trail in the town forest at the base of Bluff PSB CD Acct. #......0436
Mountain. Balance as of Jan. 1, 2020 $37,811.82
Interest earned in 2019 $112.20
Brighton Recreation wants Balance as of Dec. 31. 2020 $37,924.02
to sincerely thank its many
dedicated volunteers and also PSB CD Acct. #......1080
encourage residents to make use Balance as of Jan. 1, 2020 $10,660.13
of the department’s new website, Interest earned in 2020 $52.84
www.brightonrecreationvt.org, to Balance as of Dec. 31, 2020 $10,712.97
stay up to date on program and
event offerings. PSB CDARS Acct. #......8093
Balance as of Jan. 1, 2020 $11,746.74
Respectfully submitted,
Paul Chambers Interest earned in 2020 $118.60
Recreation Director Balance as of December 31, 2020 $11,865.34

Total as of December 31, 2020 $60,502.33

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