Residents will have to pay more this year for access to duBois Beach in Stonington.
Day passes and season passes have increased for duBois Beach on Water Street in Stonington.
A day pass to the small private beach, was $10 for a family last year. A day pass is now $10 per adult, children 12 and under are free.
Season passes are as follows:
- $100 - Young Professional (under the age of 30), dependent children 12 and under free.
- $125 – 1 Adult, dependent children 12 and under are free.
- $200 – 2 Adults, dependent children 21 and under are free.
All season passes include six adult day passes per season. Additional guest passes can be purchased for $5 each.
duBois Beach is a private beach that is not funded by taxpayers. The Stonington Village Improvement Association owns the beach and it is managed by the Stonington Community Center (COMO), a non-profit group.
Some community members were not happy about the changes in pricing, but COMO administrators said it was necessary.
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“There has not been an increase in many years and our expenses have certainly increased as you can imagine managing high quality certified lifeguards, equipment and such,” said Beth-Ann Stewart, the executive director for the Stonington Community Center.
Stewart encourages any community members upset by the pricing to reach out to her directly.
