Waterbury Board of Aldermen Meeting - July 13, 2026

The City of Waterbury Board of Aldermen held a meeting on July 13, 2026, which included multiple public hearings and extensive discussions on various city ordinances and contracts. Key procurement-related actions included approval of several contracts and amendments: a $330,000 three-year security services contract with Aaron Security Inc. for city parking garages; a five-year $122,325 service agreement with U Science LLC for career skills certifications; amendments to contracts for math teacher training and robotics initiatives; and multiple construction contracts for park basketball and baseball court improvements totaling several hundred thousand dollars. The board also approved a tax abatement agreement with Plaza on the Green Preservation LP for affordable housing renovations involving a $21.5 million investment. Additionally, an amendment to extend the city's electricity power supply contract with Direct Energy was approved. The meeting featured detailed discussions on the solar panel installation project at five schools, including a $200,000 change order due to utility requirements. Several votes required an 11-vote threshold and were successfully passed. Public safety and emergency response topics were also addressed, including police and fire department updates. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of community efforts following recent fires and various community announcements.