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Aug 21, 2026

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North End redevelopment planning advances

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Major Development Projects Move Forward

The commission reported that bringing the current police station up to standards would require an estimated $70 million investment, while a new complex at 70 North Street is being developed with Loureiro Engineering Associates. The 100 Franklin Drive project received a conditional $4 million award, with potential access to another $2 million, but the City is requiring Pennrose to negotiate a different tax revenue agreement.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 27, 2026

Torrington Advances Funding and Safety Priorities

The commission reviewed upcoming city funding applications totaling about $6.3 million in listed requests, including support for 100 Franklin Drive, a Vinny’s Pizza expansion, the Warner Theater, arts programming, and historical-society planning. The Safe Streets for All project identified the high school and middle school entrance as a top-priority dangerous intersection.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

Brownfield Sites and Downtown Plans Discussed

The city received four bids for the Activate Main Street brownfield planning project and 10 responses for an assessment of 52 Norwood Street. The commission also discussed downtown safety coordination, possible police headquarters and recreation uses at the former Torrington Company Standard Plant site, and improved maps for train visitors.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Brownfield Projects Move Toward Redevelopment

A $600,000 CIF grant was awarded for the Market Street Creatives Expansion, while the Economic Development Office submitted remediation funding requests for 100 Franklin Drive. A proposed redevelopment there includes 6,000 square feet of commercial space and 120 affordable housing units.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Projects advance across key Torrington sites

A proposed sale of the 9.5-acre 70 North Street property could support a public safety complex, and the Commission is expected to join a review committee. Other updates included an upcoming Brunswick environmental report, foreclosure proceedings at the 20-acre Torrington Commons, brownfield redevelopment planning, and efforts to improve downtown safety and business activity.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

North End redevelopment planning advances

The commission reported receiving a $200,000 North End planning grant and outlined a 2030–2040 brownfield strategy. It postponed 2026 officer elections until the commission is fully staffed.

1 min readMunicipal coverage