Danbury’s director of Parks & Recreation has retired. Nick Kaplanis is a Danbury native, and he is often credited with keeping the city’s parks in top shape. He also oversaw Danbury’s rec programs. Kaplanis recently called it quits after 16 years on the job. The Stephen A. Kaplanis Memorial Field is named after his brother who died in 2005. Kaplanis, who is now in his early 70’s, cited personal and family reasons for his decision.