Public Works Committee 08-04-2026

The City of Norwalk Connecticut Public Works Committee held a meeting on August 4, 2026, where several procurement and infrastructure topics were discussed. The committee authorized the purchasing agent to issue a purchase order to the W. Clark Company for a John Deere 624P tier wheel loader, not to exceed $257,610, to replace aging equipment as part of the approved capital improvement plan. Additionally, the committee voted unanimously to refer a drainage improvement project involving the installation of a detention basin at Ponus Middle School to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review. Updates were provided on multiple ongoing construction projects, including road paving and bridge remediation, with an emphasis on timely completion and addressing public concerns about temporary road conditions and signage. The committee also discussed operational adjustments to yard waste collection hours and upcoming recycling and hazardous waste disposal events, highlighting efforts to maintain efficient solid waste services despite staffing challenges.