Waterbury Board of Aldermen Meeting - June 8, 2026

The City of Waterbury Board of Aldermen held a meeting on June 8, 2026, with significant focus on procurement and budget matters related to education and public works. Key procurement discussions included approval of contracts for student transportation services following a competitive RFP process, with vendors such as Sky Transportation LLC and Allstar Transportation LLC selected for medically fragile and special education student busing, respectively. The board approved a $100 million capital appropriation and bond for the construction of a new Waterbury Preschool Center, with detailed discussions on state reimbursement rates, funding contingencies, and site considerations. The mayor and officials emphasized the importance of proceeding without contingencies to avoid jeopardizing state funding. Additional procurement actions included approval of contracts for municipal solid waste processing with FNG Recycling LLC, moving services with Syracuse Moving and Storage Inc., and HVAC and electrical upgrades at Washington Park Community Center. The board also approved amendments to community development block grant programs and various refunds. Several motions required the 11-vote threshold and were successfully passed. The meeting featured robust debate on fiscal responsibility, project funding risks, and service quality concerns, particularly regarding transportation vendors. Overall, the meeting advanced multiple capital improvement projects and service contracts critical to city operations and education infrastructure.