Cromwell roundup: Board of Finance approves $542,762 tax suspense list; Town Council picks WIS Fields drainage plan
The Cromwell Board of Finance approved a Tax Collector's Suspense List totaling $542,762.20 and a $4,100 interdepartmental transfer at its June 25 meeting, while the Town Council unanimously selected Option 1 for the WIS Fields drainage design project the same evening.
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance voted unanimously to approve the Tax Collector's Suspense List of $542,762.20 and an interdepartmental transfer of $4,100 from Employee Benefits to Tax Collector. The board also seated Christopher Carigliano as alternate for Ed Maley (unanimous). No public comments were heard.
Minutes from five prior meetings were approved, each by a 5-0-1 vote with one abstention: Special Meeting March 18, 2026; Public Hearing April 2, 2026; Special Meeting April 2, 2026; Special Meeting April 7, 2026; and Special Meeting May 7, 2026.
A separate Board of Finance special meeting on June 25 listed discussion and action on a WIS Design Presentation as its sole substantive item. Minutes for that session have not yet been published, so no outcome is recorded here.
Town Council
The Town Council voted unanimously to select Option 1 for the WIS Fields design project to improve drainage. The source minutes state Option 1 was recommended by the Town Manager and Town Engineer as the most realistic and cost-effective solution. The Mayor requested that the Town investigate whether the project can be implemented in phases.
Cultural District Commission
The Cultural District Commission approved purchasing 2'x6' banners for district placement (4-0) and deferred purchasing additional banners. The commission also directed the remaining $4,500 from the Town Council's appropriation toward graphic design services (4-0). A trifold brochure discussion was tabled for future review. Discussion of an upcoming state announcement event was noted, but no formal action was taken on that item.
DEI Committee
The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee met June 22. The agenda listed updates on the Cromwell Farmer's Market and planning for a Human Library event. No formal votes or financial decisions were on the agenda, and minutes have not yet been published.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission held a special meeting June 30 to discuss draft text amendments to the town's zoning regulations in response to Connecticut House Bill 8002, which concerns housing growth. No votes or final decisions were scheduled. Minutes have not yet been published.
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency
The July 1 regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency was canceled by order of the chair. No decisions were made.
Coming up
- **July 8 — Town Council:** Agenda includes discussion and possible creation of a Fair Rent Commission; approval of the Town Manager's appointment of Assessor; ratification of the NAGE police union contract; approval of the Town Manager's appointment of Emergency Management Director; and review of the Finance Director's budget and tax refund reports.
- **July 9 — Conservation Commission:** One agenda lists a canceled meeting by order of the chair; a second agenda lists discussion of Sustainable Connecticut certification, a Pollinator Garden update, a Hartford Courant article on pollinator decline dated June 29, 2026, a Complete Streets project update, and a Farmland Preservation Committee update.
- **Canceled meetings:** Planning & Zoning Commission on July 7; Conservation Commission on July 9 (per one agenda); Library Commission on July 13, with the next meeting set for August 10, 2026.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Board of Finance Approves $542,762 Tax Suspense List; Council Advances WIS Fields Drainage Plan
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.