Recreation Commission Elects Mruk as Chair, Updates Mission
Eastham's Recreation Commission appointed Brendan Mruk as chair and agreed on a revised mission statement encompassing beaches and afterschool programs. Anna Friedman nominated Mruk, with Steven Wicklund seconding; Barbara Fay was reappointed recording secretary on a motion by Robert Harnett.
Recreation Commission · Meeting of September 8, 2026
Eastham's Recreation Commission appointed Brendan Mruk as chair and agreed on a revised mission statement encompassing beaches and afterschool programs. Anna Friedman nominated Mruk, with Steven Wicklund seconding; Barbara Fay was reappointed recording secretary on a motion by Robert Harnett. Director Christine Mickle reported Summer Recreation served 113 children, with swim lessons growing to 52 participants from 42 in 2025, and adult swim lessons drawing eight participants under instructor Bruce Pinto, who will return in 2027.
Fall programs opening September 9 include Beach Club, Flag Football, and Kickball for grades K through 5. A dendrochronology study of the town Windmill completed September 2 is expected to produce results within one to one and a half months.
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Source: the Recreation Commission meeting of September 8, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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