Parks board unanimously approved sponsorships for three fall and winter community events. Board members Carol Anest, Beth DelBuono, Trish Feeney, Mia Colopy, and Tim Manke backed $500 sponsorships from Pike Apartments, Regional School Choice Office, and The Flash Lady Photography for Halloween and
Newington Parks Board approved the Fall Program Guide and partnered with The Chapel for Halloween. The board unanimously accepted a public-private partnership with The Chapel for the October 10 Halloween Party at Mortensen Community Center, with The Chapel providing 200 mini pumpkins and
Parks and Recreation Board approved two $1,500 sponsorships for the Life. Be in it. Extravaganza, July 15-18 at Mill Pond Park, with B&M Tree Service and Year-Round Landscape each funding interactive games. The board also approved the Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association entertainment
The Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved summer partnerships and fee waivers. Superintendent Scott Kieras reported that summer camp registration for Camp RECreate and aquatics programs is strong with most age groups nearing capacity. The board waived a $480 rental fee for U.S. Army
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
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 board unanimously approved spring program guide and renewed tennis agreement. The Parks and Recreation Board approved the 2026 spring program guide with associated fees and charges, described as comparable to neighboring communities, following motion by Diana Serra and seconding by Carol Anne
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
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