The board unanimously approved installing telephone poles, underground conduit, and wiring in park systems to support future internet service for the Parks and Recreation Department and the public.
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What this means
Residents may eventually have public internet access in Newington parks after the approved infrastructure work is completed. The board also approved agreements for the July 15–18 Life. Be in it. Extravaganza at Mill Pond Park, including a carnival, food trucks, and fireworks on July 18, with a July 19 rain date. Churchill Park lighting is being installed, and an ADA-accessible playground design for Little Brook Park remains a candidate for future funding.
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Unanimously approved the fiber and public Wi-Fi project infrastructure described by the Town's Information Technology Department.
Unanimously accepted a $5,000 public-private partnership agreement for the Life. Be in it. Extravaganza from July 15 through July 18, 2026, at Mill Pond Park.
Unanimously accepted an $1,800 public-private partnership agreement for Craft Beer Night on July 17, 2026, at Mill Pond Park.
Unanimously accepted an $850 public-private partnership agreement for the Life. Be in it. Extravaganza.
Accepted agreements for a carnival and food trucks at Mill Pond Park from July 15 through July 18, 2026, and for fireworks on July 18, 2026, with a July 19 rain date.
Endorsed July as Recreation and Parks Month and forwarded a request for a June 9, 2026, proclamation.
Accepted an Americans with Disabilities Act proclamation and forwarded it for a June 23, 2026, proclamation.
Reported that Candlewyck Park improvements were completed through a $604,000 grant.
Reported that Churchill Park lighting installation is underway for the volleyball, pickleball, and tennis courts.
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