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February 2022
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from Plymouth Parks and Recre- ation, Ash said that Gibson gave it the perfect word- “bittersweet.” He truly loved his time at the parks and recreation department which was conveniently located in the schools. He will certainly miss the Plymouth Community! The department held a surprise retirement party for Gibson last December with the most pivotal people involved in what Gibson was passionate about. The retired director was definitely surprised and appreciative. The Plymouth community wishes Larry much enjoyment in his retirement.
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outh. He applied and was offered the job the second time around.
I spoke with the new recre- ation supervisor, Lisa Ash who told me about Gibson’s amaz- ing work with the Department over the past 29 years. “His focus over the years was to evolve the concerts on the common in Plymouth,” Ash told me. Larry incorporated a range of music, and this grasped a large audi- ence. Ash spoke further about his work on the Heritage Trail, his conservation work, and work within the parks – such as initiat-
ing the repair of the Boy Scout statue on the common in Plym- outh. “He was also instrumental
in the rotary club establishing Riverfront Park.” Gibson’s work with Riverfront Park was a staple in the community, and now the park is a venue for all kinds of events such as family gatherings, concerts, plays, and weddings. A plaque has been added at River- front, recognizing Larry’s work.
Ash also told me that Larry worked diligently with the parks and facilities piece of the job. “He worked a great deal on Plym- outh’s 32 acres Fox Pond Park and also enhanced the fishing
derby- an annual old tradition” and with a strong partnership
with Plymouth Elks Lodge 23In addition, he. He worked with the “Moms” group to create a new playground at this park that many families enjoy to this day. Larry received the Elks Club Citi- zenship Award of the year in 2017- 18 for his service to the Plymouth community.
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