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Inland Wetlands Commission
The Inland Wetlands Commission will hold a public hearing for a project at 2904 Winsted Road involving earth materials storage, garage addition, barn demolition, and a 2,500 sq ft wetland restoration area. New business includes a proposal for a gas station at 478 East Main Street, within 100 feet of a piped waterway, and a single-family home at 101 Lisle Street in an upland review area. The commission will also approve minutes from June 2, 2026.
- Public hearing: 2904 Winsted Road - earth materials storage, garage addition, barn demolition, 2,500 sq ft wetland restoration
- New business: 478 East Main Street - gas station within 100 ft of piped waterway
- New business: 101 Lisle Street - single-family home in upland review area
- Approve minutes from June 2, 2026
Small Cities Committee
The Small Cities Committee will vote on approving funding for three home repair projects under the Small Cities program. Projects include roofing, gutters, doors, carpentry, painting, cabinets, and masonry for individual homeowners.
- Vote to approve $11,138.93 for roofing and gutters on Project #143-PI-56 (M. Presbie)
- Vote to approve $19,080.00 for roofing, gutters, doors, carpentry, and painting on Project #143-PI-57 (D. Dunlap)
- Vote to approve $35,000.00 for roofing, doors, carpentry, cabinets, and masonry on Project #143-PI-61 (A. Decker)
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Charter Revision Commission
This meeting of the Torrington Charter Revision Commission appears to be a procedural session with no listed agenda items beyond approving previous minutes. The agenda only includes a start time and references to minutes from June 4 and June 17, 2026.
City Council
The City Council will vote on two items: authorizing a $4.1 million state grant application for the East Albert Street Bridge renovation with a required 20% local match from FY28 capital budget, and awarding a seasonal portable toilet rental contract to CT Potty Rentals LLC for recreation services.
- Resolution #143-303: Apply for $4,111,200 FY26 Bridge Investment Program grant for East Albert Street Bridge
- Authorize 20% local match ($822,240) from FY28 capital budget
- Award portable toilet rental contract (REP # PTR-038) to CT Potty Rentals LLC for 2026-2027 season
Economic Development Commission
The Torrington Economic Development Commission will hear updates on the police station and 100 Franklin Drive projects. They will also discuss tourism signage, downtown safety, and plan the next community engagement session.
- Police Station Project Update
- 100 Franklin Drive Project Update
- Tourism signage follow-up
- Downtown safety and social issues follow-up
- Next community engagement session
Small Cities Committee
The Small Cities Committee will vote on a subordination agreement with Northwest Community Bank for a property at 189 Old Burrville Road. The agreement involves $30,000.
- Vote to approve subordination agreement to Northwest Community Bank for $30,000 at 189 Old Burrville Road
The Small Cities Subcommittee met via Zoom to address a specific property matter. The committee unanimously approved a subordination agreement with Northwest Community Bank.
- Approved $30,000 Subordination Agreement to Northwest Community Bank for 189 Old Burrville Road (unanimous)
City Council
The Torrington City Council and WPCA will hold a special meeting to review a Small Cities Committee recommendation. The council will vote on subordinating a municipal claim to Northwest Community Bank for the property at 189 Old Burrville Road. This action addresses grant compliance requirements. No other substantive items are scheduled for this session.
- Vote to subordinate municipal lien to Northwest Community Bank
- Property review for 189 Old Burrville Road
- Review of title and financial documents for Small Cities grant compliance
The City Council unanimously approved a Subordination Agreement with Northwest Community Bank for $30,000, previously cleared by the Small Cities Subcommittee. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved Subordination Agreement to Northwest Community Bank for $30,000 (unanimous)
Charter Revision Commission
The Commission held its first public hearing to receive comments on proposed charter amendments. No votes or decisions were taken; the hearing adjourned after public testimony.
- No substantive decisions made at this hearing
Board of Finance
The Torrington Board of Finance will review and vote on the mayor's proposed budget cuts for fiscal year 2026-27. The board will also approve updated budget performance reports for the city and school district, plus amendments to the tax collector's service agreement and lease. The meeting includes an informational update on fire department fleet challenges.
- Vote on FY 26/27 budget cuts as presented by the mayor
- Approve fifth amendment to tax collector services agreement
- Approve third amendment to tax collector lease
- Review city and school district budget performance reports
- Fire department fleet status presentation
Services for the Elderly Commission
The Services for the Elderly Commission is holding a regular meeting with reports from the Sullivan Senior Center and Nutrition program. The main action item is considering a recommendation to Mayor Spino regarding Elderly Service Commissions and associated motions.
- Recommendation to Mayor Spino for Elderly Service Commissions
City Council
The City Council and Water Pollution Control Authority will vote on a major funding appropriation and bond issuance for a pump station upgrade. The body will also review several public works contract extensions and mayoral appointments to city commissions.
- Appropriation of $11,575,144 for Harris Drive Pump Station Upgrade Project
- Contract extension for TruGreen Limited Partnership for park field fertilizing ($49,635.42)
- Contract extension for DRF Locksmith Specialists, LLC for door repair services
- Appointments of Francis Baba to Zoning Board of Appeals and Larry Rabago to Fair Rent Commission
- Payment authorizations for Albert St. Sewer Design and Winsted Rd Force Main
The Council unanimously approved an $11,575,144 appropriation for the Harris Drive Pump Station upgrade, financed by revenue bonds. They also approved mayoral appointments, a revised Management Resolution, and several contract extensions. A fire department presentation on apparatus challenges was received.
- Approved $11,575,144 for Harris Drive Pump Station upgrade (unanimous)
- Approved mayoral appointments: Francis Baba to Zoning Board, Larry Rabago to Fair Rent Commission (unanimous)
- Approved revised Management Resolution (unanimous)
- Approved WPCA payments totaling $81,327.54 (unanimous)
- Extended locksmith/door repair contract with DRF Locksmith Specialists for FY 26/27 (unanimous)
- Extended athletic fields fertilizing contract with TruGreen at $49,635.42 (unanimous)
- Tabled 189 Old Burrville Road item from Small Cities Committee
- Accepted June 1, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council and Water Pollution Control Authority hold a public hearing to solicit citizen input on the Harris Drive Pump Station Upgrade Project. No other business is on the agenda.
- Public hearing on Harris Drive Pump Station Upgrade Project
City Council
The City Council and Water Pollution Control Authority are holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on personnel issues. The meeting includes both an executive session for private deliberation and an open session for the final vote.
- Personnel matters vote