Beach Commission reaffirms out-of-town beach pass fee increase
Madison Beach Commission reaffirmed out-of-town beach pass fee increase. On April 7, the five-member Commission maintained its position after the Board of Selectmen requested a phased approach, with the fee increase set for the upcoming season and no increase proposed for resident passes.
Beach & Recreation Commission · Meeting of April 7, 2026
CT MADISON — Madison Beach Commission reaffirmed out-of-town beach pass fee increase. On April 7, the five-member Commission maintained its position after the Board of Selectmen requested a phased approach, with the fee increase set for the upcoming season and no increase proposed for resident passes. The Commission also advanced the Surf Club Master Plan to design phase, with architect Chad Frost presenting survey findings and set to present initial concepts at the next meeting.
The Commission expressed support for a no-cost mural proposal from artist Patrick Ganino featuring a sandcastle and the town's 200th anniversary branding.
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Source: the Beach & Recreation Commission meeting of April 7, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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