Joe Connelly Joins the North Suburban YMCA

The YMCA of Greater Boston is pleased to welcome Joe Connelly as the new Senior Executive Director for the North Suburban YMCA in Woburn, Mass.

The Windham, N.H. resident, formally of Reading, Mass, brings more than 24 years of service managing recreation and community education programs similar to those offered by the Y. He started his career as the Director for the town of Reading. He later advanced his career to be the Director of Recreation and Community Education for the town of Winchester, and then took the Director position in Arlington, a position he held for more than 10 years.

In his most recent role, Director of Community Services for the town of Andover, Connelly is responsible for the divisions of Recreation, Youth Services, Elder Services and Veterans Services. Connelly has vast experience in capital improvement plans for town recreational facilities, including a senior center, recreation building, teen center, ice rink, town beach, parks, playgrounds and athletic courts. He also has overseen a $500,000 capital campaign.

Although Connelly will be new to the Y executive team, he has been a member for years. As the father of three girls, he is passionate about health and wellness. In his hometown, Connelly is the President of Youth Lacrosse and was a member of the Soccer Board for more than ten years. He is also a former Reading Memorial High School Varsity Boys Soccer Coach. In Andover, Connelly was an active member of Rotary International and served on the Andover Disability Commission.

“I am very excited to join the YMCA team.” says Connelly. “I have attempted to live my life and raise my three daughters to embody the YMCA philosophy of Spirit, Mind, and Body. The opportunity to bring my passion for wellness and community to an organization as well respected as the YMCA is a dream come true.”

Public service has been a long-standing tradition in Connelly’s family in Woburn. His mother was a special education teacher at Daniel L Joyce Middle School and his grandparents lived and owned businesses in the community. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management and a Master of Education in in Education Athletic Administration from Springfield College. He also holds a Certificate in Local Government, Leadership and Management from Suffolk University.

“We are thrilled to welcome Joe to the YMCA of Greater Boston executive team to advance the organization’s commitment to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility,” says James Morton, YMCA of Greater Boston President and CEO. “Joe has opened licensed after-school programs, improved the quality of programs and found new ways of doing business to grow and sustain growth. We are excited to see where he takes the North Suburban Y.”

Since 1878, the North Suburban Y has been helping people with programs that focus on healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development. It’s the Y’s mission to be a cornerstone for social change, leading individuals, and families of all backgrounds and at all stages of life to learn, thrive, and improve the neighborhood through meaningful memberships. For more information, visit: https://ymcaboston.org/.

ABOUT THE YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON:

The YMCA of Greater Boston is one of Massachusetts leading nonprofits committed to strengthening communities by improving health, empowering youth and activating people for good. Every day, the Y works with thousands of men, women, and children to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has access to Y programs and services. As the nation’s fifth largest charity, the Y is creating a community of caring people through meaningful memberships. For more than 165 years, the Y has been developing skills and emotional well-being through education and training, welcoming and connecting diverse populations, preventing chronic disease and building healthier communities. The YMCA of Greater Boston is America’s first Y.