John Leone – Chairman/President

John Leone – Chairman/President

Chairman/President John moved to Hudson in 2005.  He had no idea that his new street bordered the former Benson’s Animal Farm he visited as a child from MA.  He drove by the Hazelton barn every day and never say anyone coming or going.  On a whim,...
Karen McLavey – Treasurer

Karen McLavey – Treasurer

Friends of Benson Park – Treasurer since July 2021 Born and raised in Hudson and worked at Benson’s for two years as a teenager selling hot dogs and other items in the main food stand.  I have been married to my husband David for 42 years and have...
Natalie Newell – Secretary

Natalie Newell – Secretary

Natalie Newell – Friends of Benson Park – Secretary since April 2016 For many years, I lived across the street from Benson Park with my husband, Don, and we walked there daily.  I started volunteering with the monthly “Park Clean-up” crew from the GFWC...
Jim Leach – Board Member

Jim Leach – Board Member

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Deb Federico – Vice-Chairperson/Vice President

Deb Federico – Vice-Chairperson/Vice President

Board Member Hello, my name is Deb Federico.  Although I do not currently live in Hudson, it has been my home for over 30 years.  I found a passion in caring for Benson Park through volunteering and I am now a board member of the Friends of Benson Park,...
Laurie Galbo – Board Member

Laurie Galbo – Board Member

I moved to Hudson in the mid-90’s but grew up coming here on school field trips to Benson’s. Being able to visit this wonderful park on a whim brings me back to my childhood and is so rewarding. I love that I now am a part of one of my favorite memories! In my free...