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East Haven council approves $33,700 transfer to add two beach courts
Summary
The council approved a $33,700 budget transfer to build two new courts near the beach pavilion, adding team slots and revenue opportunities for programs and tournaments.
The East Haven Town Council approved a $33,700 budget transfer on May 6 to add two new courts in the beach area adjacent to the pavilion. Council members said the addition will expand program capacity, allow earlier scheduling of games and support summer lessons for children.
Parks staff explained the transfer reallocates unused part‑time wages and funds for contractual services to cover the courts' work (including sprinkling/maintenance costs). The new courts would allow the town to add 11 teams from a wait list, creating additional slots for community members and weekend tournaments.
Councilors voted in a roll call on the transfer during the meeting; the motion carried. Staff said the project has been bid and awarded and that the transfer covers inspection and surfacing work and part‑time staffing costs needed to operate the expanded schedule.
Implementation: Parks staff will schedule the installation and share a timeline with the council; staff said the courts will permit more youth programming and revenue from tournaments.
