Keane Foundation says after‑school registration surged to 837 in Wethersfield
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At the Jan. 13 Wethersfield Board of Education meeting, Carolyn Fazina of the Keane Foundation told the board after‑school programs opened Jan. 7 and attracted 837 enrollments across elementary schools; financial assistance and program details are available on the parks and rec brochure and website.
Carolyn Fazina, director of enrichment programs for the Keane Foundation, told the Wethersfield Board of Education on Jan. 13 that after‑school programming opened Jan. 7 and quickly attracted families. "Within the first minute, we had 57 registrations," she said, and "as of this afternoon, there are 837 enrollments in after school programming across all the elementary schools."
Fazina asked families to consult the parks and recreation brochure and website for program schedules and financial assistance options, and said there is still availability at every elementary school. The Keane Foundation also outlined plans for five elementary school musical performances in spring, naming shows and tentative months for each school.
The comment came during the meeting’s public comment period; Fazina framed the enrollment numbers as evidence of local demand as the district moves into budget and program planning. Board members responded with thanks and encouragement, and several praised the partnership between the foundation, parks and rec, and school staff that supports after‑school offerings.
The board did not take formal action on the programs during the meeting. The Keane Foundation’s contact and registration information, along with financial assistance details, appear on the town parks and rec pages cited by Fazina.