Natalie Newell – Chairman

Natalie Newell – Chairman

Board Chairman/President 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 Hudson Women’s Club doing some gardening in the...
John Leone – Vice Chairman

John Leone – Vice Chairman

Vice Chairman/Vice 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...
Cecilia Nickerson – Treasurer

Cecilia Nickerson – Treasurer

Board Member Cecilia has been a NH resident since she moved from Brazil in 1983. She has just been nominated by the Board as treasurer. She holds an MBA from River College and a Certificate of Nutrition from UMass Lowell. She has also a Bachelor’s degree in...
Nicole Henry – Secretary

Nicole Henry – Secretary

Board Member Nicole currently lives in Massachusetts but holds close ties to New Hampshire. With a professional background in Communications, Nicole contributes to many of the Friends of Benson Park marketing efforts. Nicole discovered Benson Park in 2024 and...
Matt Pelletier – Board Member

Matt Pelletier – Board Member

Board Member Matt Pelletier was born and raised in Hudson, and has enjoyed Benson Park throughout his life. Today, he enjoys sharing the park with his children and is passionate about helping preserve the rich history that makes Hudson and Benson Park so special. His...
John Horvath – Board Member

John Horvath – Board Member

Board Member I was born and grew up in former Czechoslovakia. I did like and participated in field and track sports and achieved few records. Graduated from College of Transportation Engineering with MSEE. Went to one year mandatory military service, ending as a ...