Danbury
Upcoming
Environmental Impact Commission
The regular July 8, 2026 meeting of the Environmental Impact Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2026.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests. One seeks to eliminate landscape parking island trees for a solar array at 65 Sandpit Road. Another requests to increase building coverage from 20% to 20.7% and reduce rear setback from 35' to 20.1' for an addition at 9 Bronson Road. A continued hearing will consider permitting an illuminated sign to change content at intervals of no less than 2.5 minutes at 70 Newtown Road.
- Public hearing #26-10: Eliminate landscape requirement of parking island trees for solar array installation at 65 Sandpit Road
- Public hearing #26-11: Increase building coverage to 20.7% and reduce rear setback to 20.1' for addition at 9 Bronson Road
- Continued public hearing #26-09: Permit illuminated sign to change content every 2.5 minutes at 70 Newtown Road
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Planning Commission
The regular meeting of the Danbury Planning Commission scheduled for July 1, 2026 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is July 15, 2026.
Boards of Awards
The Board of Awards will consider and potentially award contracts for several city needs, including inspection services for the Downtown Danbury Streetscape Renaissance Project Phase 2B, emergency vehicle equipment for police and fire departments, a bulky waste truck, road salt, tree services, tires, plumbing rates, and alarm monitoring. The meeting is hybrid with in-person and Zoom attendance options.
- Construction inspection services for Downtown Danbury Streetscape Renaissance Project Phase 2B
- Furnish and install emergency vehicle equipment for police and fire departments
- Purchase of new Freightliner 114SD tandem axle bulky waste truck for Forestry Dept.
- Treated road salt for 2026/2027 season for Highway Dept.
- Tree services for Public Works Dept. and annual purchase of tires and related services
The Board of Awards unanimously approved the purchase of a bulky waste truck for $324,664, extended Fleet Auto Supply’s bid for parts, and awarded contracts for construction inspection services ($296,256), treated road salt, tree services, tires and related services, plumbing service rates, and alarm monitoring. All motions passed unanimously.
- Awarded construction inspection services to GM2 for $296,256 (unanimous)
- Extended bid award for Fleet Auto Supply for one year (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Freightliner truck for $324,664 (unanimous)
- Awarded treated road salt to Morton Salt at $101.06/ton (unanimous)
- Awarded tree services to Bart's Tree Service (unanimous)
- Awarded tire purchase/services to Belardinelli Tire and Pete's Tire Barns (unanimous)
- Awarded plumbing services to Salvatore Plumbing (unanimous)
- Awarded alarm monitoring to Pye-Barker/United Alarm (unanimous)
Zoning Board of Appeals
This meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2026.
City Council
The Charter Revision Commission is holding a public hearing to gather resident feedback on a proposed draft of the City Charter. The draft includes significant changes to how city government is structured and how officials are elected.
- Proposal to extend terms for Mayor and City Council from 2 to 4 years
- Proposal to shift municipal elections to a quadrennial cycle starting in 2027
- Proposed term extensions to 4 years for Treasurer, Constables, Town Clerk, and Zoning Commission
- Changes to Board of Education election cycles and term lengths
- Establishment of a reapportionment advisory commission by February 15, 2032
City Council
The Charter Revision Commission will consider and vote on a motion to approve the draft report and submit it to the Town Clerk. This is the ninth meeting of the commission, focusing on finalizing proposed changes to the city charter.
- Motion to approve Charter Draft Report and submission to Town Clerk
Environmental Impact Commission
The Environmental Impact Commission will consider a proposal for alterations to a dwelling at 12 Sage Road, including an addition and screened-in porch. They will also receive updates on seven notices of violation at properties across the city.
- Application #1269 for dwelling alterations at 12 Sage Road (RA-20 zone)
- Seven notices of violation at properties including 111 Coalpit Hill Rd, 124 Franklin St, 18 Spruce Mountain Rd, 5 Oak Ln, 25 & 24 Miry Brook Rd, 130-132 Great Plain Rd
Civil Service Commission
The commission is meeting to certify and qualify candidates for various municipal roles. They will specifically address eligibility lists for pipe installers, truck drivers, and police officers.
- Certification of Pipe Installer I eligibility list
- Qualification of Truck Driver applications
- Removal of candidates from Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
- Personnel update: Leandro Martinez hired for General Carpentry
- Personnel update: Melissa May promoted to Intelligence Coordinator
Boards of Awards
The Board of Awards will consider renewing the annual contract for the Incident Management, Communications & Mass Notification System used by the Office of Emergency Management. They will also review and award Bid #03-25-26-06 for chemicals for the Water Department. Both items involve public spending but no dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.
- Renewal of annual Incident Management, Communications & Mass Notification System for Office of Emergency Management
- Award of Bid #03-25-26-06 for Chemicals – Water Dept.
Zoning Commission
The Zoning Commission holds two public hearings on major zoning regulation and map amendments. One petition revises multiple sections of the zoning code and adds new sections. The other petition rezoned properties to create a Mixed-Use Transit Oriented District, a Priority Housing Development Overlay Zone, and two Conservation & Traffic Mitigation Districts, in compliance with state HB 8002. The commission may discuss and take action on both items.
- Petition to amend Sections 2.B., 5.A.-5.I., 8.C., 10B., 10.I. of zoning regulations and add Sections 5.J. & 8.F.
- Petition to amend Zoning Map to implement MU-TOD, Priority Housing Overlay, and two Conservation & Traffic Mitigation Districts
- Compliance with HB 8002, a state housing and transit law
- Planning Department Staff Report and PC recommendations available for review
- List of properties proposed for rezoning referenced
City Council
The City Council Ad Hoc Committee will consider a water extension request at 15 Great Pasture Road. Committee members and department representatives will discuss and potentially vote on the request. A public hearing may be held as part of the proceedings.
- Water extension request for 15 Great Pasture Road
City Council
The City Council Ad Hoc Committee will consider a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an amendment to the Danbury-Bethel Interlocal Sewer and Water Agreement. The amendment is required for a proposed light industrial development at 15 Great Pasture Road, which lies partly in Danbury and partly in Bethel. Bethel has already approved the amendment.
- Resolution to authorize mayor to sign Amendment to Danbury-Bethel Interlocal Sewer and Water Agreement for development at 15 Great Pasture Road
The committee unanimously recommended that the City Council approve an amendment to the 2008 Danbury-Bethel Interlocal Utilities Agreement. The change allows for utility use for a specific property on the border to facilitate planned developments in both municipalities.
- Recommended approval of resolution to amend 2008 Danbury-Bethel Sewer and Water Agreement (Unanimous)
City Council
The commission debated and approved several sections of the proposed charter revision, including retaining the word 'shall' in the Board of Education section despite objections from school officials. They also agreed to increase the officials bond from $3M to $5M, amended the Town Clerk section to reflect union protections, and discussed residency requirements for emergency management. No final vote was taken on the full charter; individual section decisions were made.
- Approved minutes from June 10 with changes (6-0-1)
- Retained 'shall' in Section 6-18 (Board of Education financial access) after debate, no vote recorded
- Increased officials bond from $3M to $5M (agreed, no formal vote)
- Amended Town Clerk language to reflect union/merit system protections
- Agreed to add 'with cause' and 2/3 Council vote for removal of Legislative Assistant
- Decided against adding residency requirement for boards/commissions
- Changed 'Shall' to 'May' in Section 7-9 regarding employee expenditures (agreed)
- Confirmed four-year BOE terms effective 2027 with all members on same cycle by 2031
Boards of Awards
The Board of Awards unanimously approved a one-year extension of Jim's Welding Service with a rate increase from $54 to $64 per hour. They also approved amendments for a sewer inspection system add-ons ($7,844), engineering services change order ($29,000), and roof design services ($6,000). Additionally, they extended several annual service contracts and a water/sewer supplies contract with price increases.
- Extended Lake Kenosia advisor contract one year at $45/hr (unanimous)
- Extended generator maintenance contract with A&J Generator (unanimous)
- Extended HVAC water treatment contract with Clear Water Industries (unanimous)
- Extended welding services with Jim's Welding, approved rate increase to $64/hr (unanimous)
- Approved $7,844 amendment for sewer inspection system add-ons (unanimous)
- Approved $29,000 change order for engineering services (unanimous)
- Extended water/sewer supplies contract with price increases through Dec 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved $6,000 amendment for roof system design services (unanimous)
Richter Park Authority
The Richter Park Authority will consider and vote on a compensation and agreement offer for the Superintendent of Grounds and Greens. Following that, the board will enter executive session, likely to discuss personnel matters.
- Consider compensation/agreement offer for Superintendent of Grounds and Greens
- Enter executive session for personnel discussion
Zoning Board of Appeals
The scheduled meeting for June 11, 2026, has been cancelled. The board will next meet on June 25, 2026.
Danbury Museum & Historical Society
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and routine administrative updates for the Danbury Museum & Historical Society Authority. Board members will review standard financial reports, discuss social media strategy, and brainstorm ideas for fundraising events and the city’s 250th anniversary celebrations. No specific contracts, fee changes, or public hearings are scheduled.
- Review of monthly finance and board reports
- Updates on museum social media strategy
- Planning discussions for Danbury’s 250th anniversary
- Coordination of upcoming fundraising events
POST 1983 Police Pension Board
The board approved the return of pension contributions to two former employees who left the force: Joseph Gentile (employed 2023-2026) and Joan Mendez (employed 2024-2026). They also transferred the pension benefits of deceased member Robert Shirk to his wife Nancy. All motions passed unanimously.
- Returned pension contributions to Joseph Gentile (unanimous)
- Returned pension contributions to Joan Mendez (unanimous)
- Transferred pension benefits from Robert Shirk to Nancy Shirk (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from January 21, 2026 (unanimous)
Environmental Impact Commission
The commission unanimously approved amendments to Danbury's Inland Wetland and Watercourses Regulations, with a revision to strike 'unique' from a definition. A permit application for a home addition at 12 Sage Road was tabled pending further information.
- Approved regulation changes with noted revision (unanimous)
- Tabled Application No. 1269, 12 Sage Road (unanimous)
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes and then considered qualification of applicants for four positions, rejecting those who did not meet minimum requirements and accepting others. They also removed several police officer candidates from eligibility lists for being unsuccessful, lack of response, or at their own request. All motions were carried unanimously.
- Rejected 13 applicants for Health Program Assistant, accepted all other applicants (unanimous)
- Rejected 5 applicants for Intelligence Coordinator, accepted 1 with interview in lieu of oral exam (unanimous)
- Rejected 2 applicants for Pipe Installer I, accepted all others (unanimous)
- Rejected 7 applicants for Clerk Typist II, accepted all others (unanimous)
- Removed Philip Clark from Certified Police Officer eligibility list for being unsuccessful (unanimous)
- Removed Jonathon Marple from Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list for being unsuccessful (unanimous)
- Removed Aleury Gomez Ramirez and Aaron Smith from Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list for lack of response (unanimous)
- Removed Isaiah Araujo, Jason Gague, and Alan Nevells Jr. from Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list at their request (unanimous)
City Council
The Danbury Charter Revision Commission agreed to several charter changes, including making the Town Clerk an appointed position with council approval and adding fiscal oversight language for the Board of Education. The commission also updated department names, increased the bond borrowing limit to $5M, and set a second public hearing for June 25. All changes are recommendations for City Council and voter approval.
- Accepted June 3 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Agreed to keep Feb. 15 budget deadline with 'no later than' language
- Agreed to increase bond borrowing limit to $5M
- Renamed Civil Preparedness to Emergency Management, created Technology Services dept.
- Changed 'fire officers' to 'firefighters' in Section 6-3
- Agreed to make Town Clerk an appointed at-will position (language to be drafted)
- Added fiscal oversight language for Board of Education (Section 6-17)
- Agreed to keep Legislative Assistant with council approval for appointment and removal
City Council
The ad hoc committee voted to support the mayor's appointment of Robert Bria, a non-resident, to the Richter Park Authority. Concerns were raised about residency requirements and potential conflict of interest. The motion carried 2-1.
- Supported appointment of Robert Bria to Richter Park Authority (2-1)