Board Elects New Officers, Approves Four Summer Events
Newington Parks Board elected new officers and approved summer programming. Eileen Francolino was elected chair, Philip Knowlton vice chair, and Trisha Feeney secretary. The board unanimously approved the Water Lantern Festival (September 12), the department's largest fundraiser generating up to
Parks & Recreation Board · Meeting of January 20, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — Newington Parks Board elected new officers and approved summer programming. Eileen Francolino was elected chair, Philip Knowlton vice chair, and Trisha Feeney secretary. The board unanimously approved the Water Lantern Festival (September 12), the department's largest fundraiser generating up to $22,000; Newington Goes Country and Food Truck Friday at Mill Pond Park in June; and the Life.Be in it.
Extravaganza liquor permit in July. The board also approved Spark Social Sports' sand volleyball expansion at Churchill Park with lighting, expected to generate $24,000 annually. Superintendent Bill DeMaio reported that two new recreation supervisors will start in February and March 2026.
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Source: the Parks & Recreation Board meeting of January 20, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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