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Brighton Recreation Report 2023

Brighton Recreation has had a busy year filled with new and expanded programming, events and partnerships. With
the help of incredible volunteers, we continue to strive to create and expand recreational opportunities in our beautiful
community and region.

Brighton Recreation hosted their traditional slate of annual events including the “Tri-County Kids Fishing Tournament,”
which saw 150 anglers spending time out on the ice, the “Maple Fools 5K Run”, the “Pondathon,” our local favorite biking/
running race around the lake, with a record-setting 177 registrations, “Human Foosball Tournament”, and “Great Island
Pond Canoe Race”. Additionally, regular program offerings such as circuit training classes, junior hoops basketball, as well
as a series of Zumba classes and a hike to the Moose Bog to feed the birds. The Brighton Kids Club Summer Program
ran for 6 weeks of free programming, and despite some challenges due to flooding, swim lessons were made available at a
reduced cost as a result of a grant from the Ben & Jerry Foundation.

Brighton Recreation also partnered with Northwoods Stewardship Center for the First Day Hike and looks forward
to working with them on future programming options. Speaking of future programming, the committee is always
looking for feedback from residents as to what kinds of programs they would like to see offered. Contact us at info@
brightonrecreationvt.org or join a meeting and help make Brighton Recreation even better.

Brighton Recreation wants to sincerely thank its many dedicated volunteers and also encourage residents to make use of the
department’s website, www.brightonrecreationvt.org, to stay up to date on program and event offerings.
Respectfully submitted,

Michael Strait

Director of Recreation and Economic Development

Gladys Brooks Foundation Grant Report

PSB CD Acct. #......0020
Balance as of Jan. 1, 2023 $40,023.79
REVENUES

Interest earned in 2022 $300.60
EXPENSES
Transfer to PSB Chg Acct # …0112 $(297.20)
Balance CD Acct as of Dec. 31, 2023 $40,027.19

PSB Chkg. Acct. #......0112
Balance as of Jan. 1, 2023 $2,837.83
REVENUE
Transfer from PSB CD #......0020 $297.20
Balance as of December 31, 2023 $3,135.03
TOTAL Balance as of December 31, 2023 $43,162.22

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