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Falls Village Recreation Commission approves invoices, reviews budget and preliminarily sets 2026 events
Summary
The commission unanimously approved invoices totaling $579.10, accepted a July–December 2025 profit & loss report, discussed Ski Club bus-sharing costs (estimated $500 split) and began planning for Connecticut Maple Weekend, Easter and Memorial Day events.
The Falls Village Recreation Commission on Jan. 14 approved payment of invoices totaling $579.10 and accepted the treasurer’s Profit & Loss Report for July–December 2025.
A motion by Dan Carr, seconded by Matt Gallagher, approved three invoices up to $579.10: Will E. Schutt for a Christmas tree ($200.00), Pastries by Hanna LLC for cookies ($287.15) and C.A. Lindell & Son’s Inc. for tree lights ($91.95); the motion carried unanimously. Earlier in the meeting, a motion by Matt Gallagher, seconded by Catherine Wales, accepted the Profit & Loss Report for July–December 2025; that motion also passed unanimously.
Commissioners reviewed internal budget spreadsheets and discussed planning for expenses through July 1, pool-related costs (chemicals, supplies, equipment), and coordination with the STEAP grant process to determine which items the grant will cover versus what the commission must budget for. The commission discussed tracking participation and scholarship data for Ski Club planning; members said Ski Club shares a bus with North Canaan and estimated the total bus cost at $500, split between towns, and expected Ski Club expenses including scholarships to remain within the $3,000 winter programs line. First Selectman Dave Barger provided a transportation update noting a DMV registration delay tied to missing bus weight documentation and that fuel costs would be charged to the winter programs line.
Commissioners also reviewed the Holiday Tree Lighting and Holiday Party, identifying improvements for next year (coordination between indoor programming and outdoor lighting, inventory tracking, and equipment repair/replacement). The commission began preliminary planning for 2026 events, identifying Connecticut Maple Weekend/Maple Producer Promotion, Easter and Memorial Day for inclusion on the draft calendar.
The meeting adjourned at 8:49 PM; the next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 11, 2026.
