Five residents are elected as Recreation Commissioners for staggered three year terms. The Commission appoints a Superintendent of Recreation to manage the daily affairs of the department. The Commission is charged with promoting the recreation, play, sport, physical education and other programs to meet the leisure needs of the community. The Commission also makes long range recommendations to the town for recreational facilities and playgrounds. The Commission manages Morses Pond Beach. The Commission meets monthly and at other times at required.