Work to start at New London's Bartlett Park next week
New London — Contractors are slated to start work next week on a $167,925 project to rehabilitate the popular Bartlett Park, near the Broad Street fire station.
The state-funded project will include construction of two new reconfigured basketball courts, an Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant walkway, a picnic area with eight tables and a renovated bathroom adjacent to the firehouse.
The city sought bids for the project last year and the state Bond Commission approved the funding with the support of former state Rep. Chris Soto. The project was designed with input from the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Soto joined other state and local officials, including state Rep. Anthony Nolan, D-New London, on Monday for a ceremonial groundbreaking. Suchocki and Son, the low bidder on the project, is expected to start construction next week and tentatively finish the work in June.
- Greg Smith
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