Occupation: I'm the park supervisor for the Town of Newtown. I oversee about eight people to make sure jobs get done and get done right. We maintain Treadwell and Dickinson Parks, the Lake Lillinonah picnic area, Eichler's Cove marina, a number o
Occupation: Iâm the park supervisor for the Town of Newtown. I oversee about eight people to make sure jobs get done and get done right. We maintain Treadwell and Dickinson Parks, the Lake Lillinonah picnic area, Eichlerâs Cove marina, a number of hiking trails, the Senior Center grounds, the Sandy Hook, Taunton, and Botsford cemeteries, and a lot of other properties around town. We do a lot more than people realize.
Family: Iâm married to Jackie, and we have two sons. Kyle is 16, and a junior at NHS, and Jake is 13, and at NMS.
Pets: We have two cats, Rooney and Marshmallow, and two dogs, Sam and Gunther.
How long have you lived in Newtown? We have lived here since 1986.
What do you like to do in your free time? Most of my free time is spent with the kids and family. With the boys in soccer, baseball, and football, weâre always on the go. We have a little beach association at the end of Hanover Road that we like to go to and hang out and swim in the summer. One of these days, if I ever have some free time, Iâm going to take up golfing.
What are you reading now? I just finished Bill OâReillyâs book, A Bold, Fresh Piece of Humanity. It was pretty good. I donât get a chance to do much reading, except when I am waiting for the boys at practice.
Do you have a favorite travel destination? We go to Ocean City, N.J., a lot. Itâs a nice place for the whole family and itâs real relaxing. Itâs nice to be near the water and itâs close enough to home that you can drive there.
What is the best thing about Newtown? The people. Most of the people in town that I deal with are really nice. I also like that it is a safe community. You donât have to worry about the kids being safe.
Who do you most admire? Probably my wife. She went to school, worked full-time, and raised the kids. She did it all well and at the same time, finishing up school in four years.
Do you have a personal philosophy? Whatever you do in life, do the best you can. Try not to cut corners.
What is the silliest thing you have ever done? Oh, probably too many to say.
Do you have a guilty pleasure? I like my ice cream, Iâll tell you that. Chunky Monkey is the best â thereâs not even another Ben and Jerryâs flavor that comes close. I like to eat my junk food, that fatty food that just plugs the heartâ¦.