Pre-K playground funded by DRIP grant
Berlin School DistrictConnecticut- Detected
- Oct 13, 2026
- 25 days ago
- Sector
- Parks & Recreation
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From the meeting
At its October 13, 2026 meeting, the Board allocated $40,653 of DRIP Grant funds for the remaining balance of a Pre-K playground project at Berlin High School. The district had already secured $20,000 in grant funding from the Community Foundation of New Britain, and the total project cost was $55,139. The motion also authorized a purchase order to Creative Recreation of West Hartford, CT, using DAS State Contract #23PSX0149 for one preschool playground and installation.
Decision: approved.
- Meeting date
- October 13, 2026
- Agency
- Berlin School District
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