City Council set to vote on $4.1M East Albert Street Bridge grant application

The Torrington City Council was scheduled June 29 to vote on applying for a $4.1 million state grant to renovate the East Albert Street Bridge, the largest dollar item on any local agenda in the past two weeks. Minutes have not yet been published, so the outcome of that vote is not confirmed.

City Council

The council's June 29 agenda included Resolution #143-303, which would authorize an application for $4,111,200 through the FY26 Bridge Investment Program for the East Albert Street Bridge renovation. The resolution also calls for a 20% local match of $822,240, drawn from the FY28 capital budget.

The council was also scheduled to award a seasonal portable toilet rental contract (REP # PTR-038) to CT Potty Rentals LLC for recreation services during the 2026-2027 season.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed whether these items were approved.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission met June 24 to hear updates on two ongoing projects: the police station and 100 Franklin Drive. The agenda also listed follow-up discussions on tourism signage and downtown safety and social issues, plus planning for the next community engagement session.

Minutes are not yet published, so no outcomes or details beyond the agenda items are available.

Charter Revision Commission

The Charter Revision Commission met July 2 in what appears to have been a procedural session. The agenda listed no substantive items beyond approving minutes from June 4 and June 17, 2026. No policy changes or proposals were listed.

Coming up

Inland Wetlands Commission — July 7: A public hearing is scheduled for 2904 Winsted Road, where a proposal includes earth materials storage, a garage addition, barn demolition, and a 2,500 sq ft wetland restoration area. New business includes a gas station proposal at 478 East Main Street, located 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.

Small Cities Committee — July 20: The committee is scheduled to vote on three home repair projects totaling $65,218.93. The items are: $11,138.93 for roofing and gutters on Project #143-PI-56 (M. Presbie); $19,080.00 for roofing, gutters, doors, carpentry, and painting on Project #143-PI-57 (D. Dunlap); and $35,000.00 for roofing, doors, carpentry, cabinets, and masonry on Project #143-PI-61 (A. Decker).

Earlier weeks

• week of 2026-06-29 — City Council Weighs $4.1M Bridge Grant; Wetlands Hearing Set for Gas Station

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