Waterbury Board of Aldermen June 22, 2026

The City of Waterbury Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on June 22, 2026, with a significant focus on procurement and budgetary matters. Key procurement actions included approval of multiple construction contracts for school improvements, such as theatrical lighting upgrades at Waterbury Arts Magnet School, parking lot improvements at Driggs Elementary, and front entry door replacements at Driggs and Woodrow Wilson Elementary Schools. The board also approved professional service agreements for educational services, including math teacher training and Title 1 tutoring services. Additionally, the board authorized project letters for capital improvements, including roof replacements and renovations at fire stations and the Silas Bronson Library, funded through local city bonds and grants. Notably, the board approved two 20-year tax abatement agreements with L&M Development Partners for the rehabilitation and preservation of Northwood and Village Wood affordable housing complexes, involving over $30 million in renovations. Discussions included concerns about the impact of abatements on the city's tax base and assurances about tenant protections under HUD Section 8 programs. The board also set public hearings for several proposed ordinance amendments and accepted various grants, including a $3 million grant for sidewalk reconstruction on Lakewood Road. Several motions passed with the required 11-vote thresholds, and the meeting included robust debate on tax abatements and ordinance processes. Overall, the meeting addressed a broad range of procurement approvals, budget transfers, and policy considerations affecting city infrastructure and affordable housing development.