Carmen Ames

The commission agenda included a director's report covering state bonding for potential projects and fundraising for safety path lights. Committee reports were scheduled for the Darrow Pond zoning and grant update, Dog Park subcommittee recommendations, multi-sport fields, and playground replacement. Unfinished business involved a discussion on park rules and the annual report. New business items addressed the naming of McCook Pavilion, the facility fee discount rubric, and the usage of athletic fields by community youth sport leagues.

The agenda for the meeting includes the election of officers for Chair and Vice Chair. The Recreation Supervisor will present a report covering the history of the plan, current rental constraints, town sport league participation projections, and an overview of current field usage. The subcommittee will also address current needs under unfinished business and review a public survey questionnaire under new business.

The agenda includes a Treasurer's report, a Coordinator's update on stalled projects, and a discussion on town matters. Old business topics involve a rain barrel initiative, followed by updates from the Monitoring, Education/Outreach, and Audit subcommittees. The meeting also covers updates from the Eastern Connecticut Watershed Network and provides an opportunity for public comments.

The commission reviewed the Director's report, which included a recap of a teen athlete mental health panel, an update on the Touch a Truck event, new partnerships and programs, and staff support initiatives. Additionally, the commission addressed the budget for the fiscal year 2026 and reviewed results from a recent survey.

The meeting includes reports from the First Selectman, Board of Education, and Finance Director. Old business consists of the presentation of the operating budget for the next fiscal year and a review of the five-year budget outlook. New business includes special appropriations for the Opioid Settlement Fund and the Nuclear Safety Emergency Program Grant, followed by an executive session to discuss potential claims and litigation.