Parks Board approves summer programs, partnerships for July
Parks Board approved summer programming and partnership agreements totaling $1,750. The board unanimously accepted the 2026 Summer Program Guide and two public-private partnerships: a $1,000 agreement with Church of Christ Congregational for Sundaes on Wednesday at Mill Pond Park on July 15, and a
Parks & Recreation Board · Meeting of April 21, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — Parks Board approved summer programming and partnership agreements totaling $1,750. The board unanimously accepted the 2026 Summer Program Guide and two public-private partnerships: a $1,000 agreement with Church of Christ Congregational for Sundaes on Wednesday at Mill Pond Park on July 15, and a $750 agreement with Spark Social Sports for a Beer and Wine Garden the same day. Superintendent Scott Kieras was introduced to the board.
Staff reported that Candlewyck Park's renovation project, funded by a $604,000 grant, is complete and in final grass-seeding establishment with a grand opening pending.
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Source: the Parks & Recreation Board meeting of April 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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