The Newtown Community Center is expected to open in early July.  Memberships will be available June 1st.  There will be a small event in the summer and a larger event in the fall for the opening of the center.

Community Center Director Matt Ariniello says memberships are comparable to other similar facilities, with value add of two pools, multipurpose space, dry space and an art studio.  Members of the senior center will be allowed to attend evening programs, so as not to duplicate programs. 

The Program Coordinator is shared with the Senior Center.  The Aquatics Director is shared with Parks & Rec.  The Facilities Director will be shared with the Senior Center and the Municipal Center.

There will be no minimum hours for rentals so the facility could host as many events as possible.  Renters will do basic clean up, which will be checked by staff.  Security deposits will be required. 

Seasonal wages were not included in the bottom line.  Arinello doesn't foresee any seasonal employees.  There will be a rotation of lifeguards between the two seasonal waterfronts and the community center.  Front desk administrative duties will be shared with Parks & Rec, whose work load picks up in the summer.  This will be covered by two part time staff.