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About Newport Recreation Department
Newport Recreation Department
17 Meadow Road
Newport, NH 03773
 
General Hours: (subject to change)
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday 1:00- 4:00 pm (Open Gym)
Sunday:  
 
Fitness Room
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
 
 
Our Mission Statement
The mission of the Newport Rec Department is to provide a wide range of leisure activities for people of all ages. Our aim is to focus on participation, fun, and fitness while enhancing the mind, body, and spirit.

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Grand Opening Recap 

The Staff
PJ Lovely - Director
Becky Merrow - Recreation Supervisor
Beth Rexford - Administrative Assistant
   
AFTER SCHOOL STAFF
Jason Fish - Referee & Men's Basketball Supervisor
Paula Fish - After School Coordinator/Supervisor
Ricky Hammond- After School Supervisor
Connor Clark - After School Supervisor
SUMMER STAFF
Becky Merrow - Day Camp Director
Ricky Hammond - Day Camp Co-Director
Cole Boone - Day Camp Counselor
Gavin Lovely - Day Camp Counselor/Teen Trip Leader
Jagger Lovely - Day Camp Counselor
Maddox Lovely - Day Camp Counselor
Brittany Leahy - Day Camp Counselor
Tim Fratzel - Day Camp Counselor
Reagan Fratzel - Day Camp Counselor
Madison Miller- Day Camp Counselor
Tyson DiPaola - Day Camp Counselor
Taylor Goodspeed - Day Camp Counselor
Hailey Hill - Jr Day Camp Counselor
Olivia Bascom - Teen Trip Leader

 

Advisory Board Members
Larry Flint - Chairman
Rick Cota- Co-Chairman
Jeff North - BOS Rep
Other Members - Kim Gaddes, Agatha Proper, Ricky Hammond & Nia Leonard, Brooke Cormier, Shelby Wood
Vacancies - Student Rep

Meetings held at LaValley Family Community Room (Ruger Meeting Room)

Meeting dates:

Monday, March 24, 2025, 6:30 pm 

Monday, April 21, 2025, 6:30 pm

Monday, May 19, 2025, 6:30 pm

(break June, July & August)

Monday, September 22, 2025, 6:30 pm

Monday, October 27, 2025, 6:30 pm

Monday, November 24, 2025, 6:30 pm

Monday, December 22, 2025, 6:30 pm

"Here is where Newport's future life, energy, health, and happiness is to be conserved and preserved; here is where childhood is to frolic and play in sunshine and joy; here is where youth is to grow strong in the engagement of innocent sports and pastimes; here is where humanity is to gain respite from toil and labor in diversions that bring joy and happiness; and here is where the aged are to find rest in witnessing the pleasure of youth." 

-- Frank O. Chellis, 1911

Town Holiday's
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  • Presidents Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans' Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Day After Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day
  • Day After Christmas
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