Summary
Overtime at the rec was $37,000 over budget by July but is now down 95.6% under new guardrails. The pool earned over $200,000 this summer, drawing visitors from surrounding towns. New 2027 asks include a maintenance mechanic, weekend fishing at Washington Lake and Browns Pond, and a trial return of ice skating at Delano Hitch.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Pool revenue topped $200,000 this summer, and new programs are designed to pay for themselves while keeping the overall rec budget flat.
Residents get better-maintained parks, new fishing and skating options, and a fiscally disciplined rec department.
Neighbors near the baseball stadium face a hard 10 p.m. lights-out, which has frustrated some league users.
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