Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs 04-08-2026

The City of Norwalk, Connecticut Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Committee held a meeting on April 8, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related items were discussed and approved. The committee authorized the mayor to enter into agreements for the use of various city parks and facilities for community events, including the Pride in the Park festival, Norwalk Jr. Lacrosse's Pound on the Sound Jamboree, and the Fairfield County Dance Festival. Additionally, the committee approved a one-year permit for food service at Calf Pastor Beach following an RFP process that selected CB Beach LLC. A two-year contract was awarded to Ark Sound Stage Lighting for production services for the Norwalk summer concert series, with a focus on cost savings and quality. The committee also approved a sole source purchase order to Northeast Scoreboards for the replacement of the scoreboard at Brian McMahon High School, with funding shared between the city and the Board of Education. Finally, the committee scheduled a public hearing for May 13, 2026, to discuss proposed usage fee increases for the Department of Recreation and Parks for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Updates on the park foundation, summer programs, and facility improvements were also provided, with discussions on enhancing community engagement through social media and youth involvement.