NEAAPA Nominating Committee Recommends Slate of Officers and Directors ahead of Annual Meeting
NEAAPA - The Northeast’s Entertainment Association has released the official report of its Nominating Committee, including the committee’s recommended slate of officers and directors for the upcoming term. Following a review of leadership needs and member input, the Nominating Committee—chaired by Immediate Past President Chris Nicoli and composed of Directors Tom Brady, Matt Naughton, Dennis Vourderis and Second Vice President Melissa Plante – confirmed nominees who reflect NEAAPA’s mission of
NEAAPA to induct two industry legends into Hall of Fame
NEAAPA – The Northeast’s Entertainment Association is proud to announce that two of the organization’s long-time members will be inducted into the NEAAPA Hall of Fame on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Joel Golder, owner of Palace Playland Amusement Park in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, has spent more than 60 years in the amusement industry. Growing up on Revere Beach, Golder began working in amusements as a child, helping his father at Paragon Park before expanding to well-known seaside destinations such as Salisbury
