About Us
The “Friends of Benson Park” was founded in 2012 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our Board of Directors has changed over the years but all of these dedicated volunteers have been involved in the fundraising and planning for the “Benson’s Museum & Discovery Center” to be housed in the Elephant Barn structure at Benson Park.
We would like to acknowledge & thank these former “Friends of Benson Park” Board members for their dedication to the greater Hudson community and the commitment to preserve Benson Park and it’s history:
Our Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Friends of Benson Park work diligently to maintain the historic legacy of the park as well as provide a meaningful experience to the community.
Deb Federico – Chairman/President
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Natalie Newell – Interim Secretary, Vice Chairman/Vice President
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Karen McLavey – Treasurer
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John Leone – Board Member
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Jim Leach – Board Member
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Friends of Benson Park EIN: 27-2488277
Our Mission
Our mission is to preserve the legacy of the once famous “Benson’s Wild Animal Farm” by renovating the Elephant Barn at Benson Park into the “Benson’s Museum & Discovery Center” which will house memorabilia and provide educational opportunities to the community. FOBP will accomplish this mission through volunteerism, fundraising, and the promotion of Benson Park.
FORMER BOARD MEMBERS
Mike Carrafiello
John Crafts
Dan Levesque
Glen Della-Monica*
Sean Jasper
Paul Lacasse
Kenneth Matthews*
Mike McQueeney
Lynne Ober*
Fred Ramos*
Dana Sion
Rich Tassi
Nadine Villafranca
Laurie Galbo
Note: * indicates Founding Members
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