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Recreation director: Eldridge Park renovation out to bid; programming participation rising
Summary
Tom DeCervo, director of Recreation, Culture and Community Events, reported program participation rising from 2,230 to 2,953 and said bids opened for a $3.6 million Eldridge Park renovation with a likely post‑Labor Day groundbreaking and an aim to have courts ready by May.
Tom DeCervo, director of Recreation, Culture and Community Events, said the department expanded offerings from about 45 programs in 2024 to 80 in 2025 and that registrations were pacing toward roughly 3,500 for 2026.
DeCervo highlighted partnerships (Fire Rescue Association pancake breakfast, Fourth of July parade, local instructors and contractors) and said the $3,600,000 Eldridge Park renovation project had bids posted on the town website that afternoon and that he is hopeful for a groundbreaking the week after Labor Day, with courts realistically aiming to be ready by May following construction.
In response to a resident asking about timelines, DeCervo said he expects work to begin soon after procurement and thanked staff and volunteers for supporting events and programs.
Pickleball advocates in the audience asked specifically about timing and viability for courts; DeCervo said the schedule is realistic and the department is hopeful to meet the timing described.
