Gary Colello, Bridgton’s director of recreation, is scheduled to speak at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, to the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club.
The meeting will be held at Stella’s on the Square, 6 High St. Colello will talk about the past, present and future of his department.

Colello has run the ever-expanding recreation program for the Bridgton since 2013. He has a master’s in education with a specialization in programming in sports and fitness.
In 2020 he received the “Dr. Bill Eckart” Young Professional Award from the Maine Recreation & Parks Association, a note of respect from his professional peers, according to a news release from Carol Madsen, rotary member.
The meeting is coffee only, no charge, and all are welcome.
For questions about the meeting, email President Aaron Hagan at [email protected].