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53-Unit Housing Conversion Approved

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 21, 2026

Commission Approves Three Housing Conversions

The Commission unanimously approved projects creating three residential units: two one-bedroom apartments at 94-100 Main Street and one dwelling unit at 361-399 West Main Street. Approval for the Main Street project requires a city-reviewed trash and recycling plan, while a separate hearing on a proposed seasonal overnight shelter was continued to September 15, 2026.

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Briefing

Jul 9, 2026

Subdivision Filing Deadline Extended

The Commission unanimously granted a 90-day extension to file mylars for SUB #442, the OIC Re-Subdivision involving 145 Taftville-Occum Road, 432 Canterbury Turnpike, and 180 Lawler Lane.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

City approves track and synthetic turf upgrades

The commission unanimously approved improvements to approximately 4.88 acres at 8 Mahan Drive, including a reconstructed running track, synthetic turf field, spectator seating, upgraded lighting, ADA pathways, an accessible restroom, and parking improvements. The project is expected to begin construction around March 2027 and open by August 2027.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Commission approves three development projects

The commission unanimously approved a 40-unit multifamily development at 612 and 620 West Thames Street, along with permits for an auto repair facility and a mixed-use building with a grocery store and one apartment. The multifamily project will include two buildings and 55 parking spaces.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Riverfront Park Improvements Approved

The Commission unanimously approved a special permit for improvements to the 3.65-acre Howard T. Brown Park, including a bandshell, splash pad, ice rink, accessible plaza, restrooms, parking changes, and related utilities and stormwater work. The approval includes floodproofing measures, final-plan review, lighting compliance, and other conditions; the site plan expires April 21, 2031, unless extended.

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Briefing

Apr 10, 2026

Commission Approves Litigation Stipulation

The Commission on the City Plan unanimously approved a stipulation for judgment in pending litigation and authorized an attorney to sign it on the commission’s behalf.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

53-Unit Housing Conversion Approved

The Commission unanimously approved converting the vacant nursing home at 60 Crouch Avenue into 53 market-rate apartments, subject to final plans and other conditions. It also approved a site-plan modification adding 23 parking spaces at 555 and 575-599 Norwich Avenue. A proposed auto repair facility at West Main Street and Maple Street was continued to April 21, 2026, for updated information and plans.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Commission Approves Three Development Proposals

The Commission unanimously approved a special permit to convert 101 Water Street into a mixed-use building with 58 residential units, subject to revised plans and flood-area requirements. It also approved a 12-lot subdivision at 89 Canterbury Turnpike and a site-plan modification at 345 Main Street creating approximately 2,728 square feet of commercial space.

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