Groton RTM Recreation Committee - 4/20/26

The Groton RTM Recreation Committee held a meeting on April 20, 2026, to review and vote on budget recommendations for various town recreational facilities and programs for fiscal year 2027. Key procurement-related discussions included budget allocations for parks and recreation (account 1064), the golf course (special revenue fund), and recreation and senior activities (special revenue fund 3240). The committee reviewed personnel expenses, operating costs, and capital improvement projects such as a floating dock at Parazardi boat launch ($60,000) and athletic field irrigation system upgrades ($120,000). The golf course budget reflected a decrease due to cuts in capital improvement projects, while the parks and recreation budget included adjustments for building monitor expenses and seasonal pay increases. The committee unanimously approved the proposed budget numbers to recommend to the RTM, noting that the town council had not made any cuts to the manager's budget proposals. Discussions also touched on challenges with staffing, software maintenance costs, and equipment maintenance. Overall, the meeting focused on approving budget figures and capital improvement project funding to support recreational services in Groton.