Parks board approves summer extravaganza partnerships and Wi-Fi project
Newington Parks Board approved five partnership agreements for July "Life. Be in it. Extravaganza." The board unanimously approved agreements with Catholic Parish Initiatives for $5,000, Callahan's Bowl-0-Rama for $1,800, and Roba Physical Therapy and Wellness for $850, alongside partnerships with
Parks & Recreation Board · Meeting of March 17, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — Newington Parks Board approved five partnership agreements for July "Life. Be in it. Extravaganza." The board unanimously approved agreements with Catholic Parish Initiatives for $5,000, Callahan's Bowl-0-Rama for $1,800, and Roba Physical Therapy and Wellness for $850, alongside partnerships with Smokey's Greater Shows Inc. for carnival attractions and Pyrotechnico Fireworks, Inc. for fireworks on July 18.
The board also unanimously approved a fiber and public Wi-Fi infrastructure project to provide internet access at parks throughout the system. Superintendent Bill DeMaio reported completion of Mill Pond Falls, opening of Churchill Park pavilions with 20 bookings already made, and Candlewyck Park finished through a $604,000 grant.
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Source: the Parks & Recreation Board meeting of March 17, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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