BoA Youth and Youth Services Committee 9/2/2026

The Board of Alders Youth and Youth Services Committee of New Haven met on September 2, 2026, to discuss and approve several procurement-related items focused on youth services and park improvements. The committee authorized the mayor to execute a $1 million contract with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for capital improvements to East Shore Park, including a new youth soccer facility. Additionally, contracts were approved with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater New Haven for $240,000 and New Haven Counts for $600,000 to provide citywide after-school reading, enrichment, math, and sports programming for K-8 students under the New Haven After School Initiative. The committee discussed program details, enrollment, fee structures, and maintenance plans for the park improvements. The contracts cover the period from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with potential for extension based on funding and demand. The meeting concluded with unanimous approval of all items and support for ongoing evaluation and expansion of youth programming.