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Aug 21, 2026

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Council Reviews Road and Wastewater Projects

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Aug 4, 2026

Council Reviews Road and Wastewater Projects

The Town Council reviewed proposed FY 2026-2027 capital requests totaling $6.665 million for engineering projects and $2.825 million for wastewater projects. The $2 million pipe-lining and air-release-valve replacement project was moved into Year 1 because the Wallingford Road pipe leading to the plant has ribbing; no final capital budget vote was recorded.

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Briefing

Aug 4, 2026

Council Approves Public Safety Funding

The Town Council unanimously approved two $215,000 donations from Elim Park Baptist Home, Inc., directing $165,000 each to the Fire Department and Police Department gift accounts and $50,000 each to the Town’s General Fund.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

School Energy Projects Receive Approval

The Town Council unanimously approved funding totaling $13,852,035 for six school energy-performance projects, including HVAC upgrades at four schools and window replacement at Doolittle Elementary School.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

July 4 Event Plans Take Shape

The committee agreed that excess donations for the July 4 event will be split between the DAR and Cheshire Historical Society. Plans include a 9:30 a.m. celebration at Bartlem Park, a color guard and Fire Department participation, historical presentation panels, and a goal of 36 graphic history panels at the Cheshire Public Library.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Council Approves School Roof and Safety Measures

The Town Council unanimously approved $4.165 million in funding resolutions for roof projects at Cheshire High School, Highland Elementary School, and Doolittle Elementary School, as part of the previously approved $55 million Energy Performance Contract 2.0 projects. Members also approved a three-year Everbridge emergency alert contract, authorized applications for a $1 million firefighter equipment grant with a potential $100,000 town match, and approved up to $30,000 for voter-record storage cabinets.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

July 4 Event Planning Advances

The committee advanced logistics for the July 4, 2026 event at Bartlem Park, including 60 promenade signs, four larger bandshell signs, and estimated sign costs of $800–$900.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Council approves lower property tax rate

The Council unanimously approved reducing the fiscal 2026–2027 mill rate from 31.68 to 31.36, contingent on the Governor signing the budget implementer bill. The change reflects $1,314,983 in additional state grant revenue.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Council Adopts 2026-27 Operating Budgets

The Town Council approved the $155,550,533 FY 2026-27 General Fund budget, set the tax rate at 31.68 mills, and approved separate $5,246,661 water pollution control and $1,298,464 community pool budgets. The General Fund and tax-rate resolution passed 7-2; the council also recommended a $495 annual sewer-use charge effective December 1, 2026.

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Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

Council Approves Expanded Energy Project Financing

The Town Council unanimously approved increasing the financing authorization for energy and facility improvements from $23.39 million to $55.015 million. The project is expected to produce about $2.3 million in annual energy savings and may be financed through a lease of up to 20 years.

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Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

Town Hears Proposal to Sell Property

The Town Council held a required public hearing on a proposed sale of 422 North Brooksvale Road for a reported cash offer of $251,000. No public comments were made, and the minutes do not record a final vote or sale approval.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Residents Weigh Proposed Town Budgets

The proposed FY 2026-2027 general fund budget totals $157.49 million and uses a proposed 32.40-mill tax rate; residents also commented on education funding, tax impacts, and school staffing.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Council Reviews Proposed Operating Budgets

The Town Council reviewed proposed FY 2026-2027 operating budgets and discussed potential adjustments, including support for a new full-time fire hydrant maintainer position and whether to fund $25,000 for invasive plant and tree removal. No final budget decision was recorded.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Council approves pool repairs and memorial design

The Town Council unanimously approved $51,900 in pool filter equipment and installation, a $60,000 engineering agreement for a Veterans Memorial project at Bartlem Park, and a two-year extension of the Boulder Knoll beekeeping lease. The council also adopted changes to public-record copy fees, effective 21 days after publication.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Budget workshop weighs insurance and staffing costs

The Finance Department requested a new payroll and benefits position, adding $68,000 in salaries to the proposed FY 2026–2027 budget. The council also reviewed health plan cost pressures and recommendations for stronger medical and pharmacy management.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Council Advances Fiscal Year Budget Hearing

The Town Council unanimously voted 7-0 to schedule a second public hearing for April 15, 2026, on the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 general, Water Pollution Control Department Fund, and Community Pool Fund budgets. Proposed budget changes discussed included a 4.06% increase for Public Works, a 9.17% increase for Public Properties, and a 1.8% increase of $92,912 for Water Pollution Control.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Council authorizes $2.93 million brownfield grant application

The Town Council unanimously authorized an application for a $2,932,150 Municipal Brownfield Grant to remediate the Waterbury Button Company property at 1855 Peck Lane, with the Town serving as applicant and fiduciary.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Proposed Budget Would Raise Mill Rate

The Town Council presented a proposed $157,489,033 operating budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, including a 32.40-mill rate—an increase of 2.66 mills. The Board of Education requested a $7,024,766 increase, while the town manager recommended reducing that request by $300,000.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Council Reviews Proposed School Budget

Cheshire Public Schools presented a $100,149,080 proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, including a net increase of eight positions to address enrollment growth. The district reported 225 additional students since June 2025 and said a proposed $300,000 reduction could affect middle school sports, freshman athletics, and high school electives.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Council Approves Mountain Bike Trail Agreement

The Town Council unanimously approved an agreement for a proposed mountain bike trail network at the Yankee Expressway Highlands Property, limiting construction to the parcel’s northwest corner. Environmental analysis is expected to take 8–12 months, so trails will not be available this summer.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Council Reviews Grease Management Ordinance Changes

The Town Council held a public hearing on proposed amendments to Cheshire’s fats, oil, and grease management ordinance. No public comments were made, and the minutes do not record a vote or final action.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Council Sets Budget and Ordinance Hearings

The Town Council unanimously scheduled public hearings for March 10 on proposed peddler-and-solicitor and fats, oil, and grease rules, and for March 11 on the fiscal year 2026-2027 general, water pollution control, and community pool budgets.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Council Endorses Draft Conservation Plan

The Town Council endorsed the draft Plan of Conservation and Development 8-1, with a Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing scheduled for February 9, 2026. The plan is required to be updated by July 1, 2026 and addresses wetlands enforcement, traffic, sewer capacity, and other long-term planning issues.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Library Receives $75,000 Accessibility Grant

The Town Council unanimously accepted a three-year, $75,000 grant, appropriating $25,000 per year for Cheshire Public Library materials, adaptive equipment, and support for people with visual impairments. The council also reported that both new school construction projects remain on time and on budget.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Council Reviews Town Manager Goals

The Town Council reviewed proposed 2026 Town Manager goals and asked the Town Manager to circulate a revised document for review before Tuesday. Priorities discussed included transportation, school buildings, open space, business districts, public safety impacts, food-waste diversion, and charter revision.

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