Town Council 06/22/2026

The Town Council of Southington held a meeting on June 22, 2026, where several procurement and capital improvement projects were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included awarding a $1.673 million contract to Gold Seal Roofing LLC for the Strong Elementary School roof replacement, which is expected to be completed this summer under budget. The council also approved engineering and inspection funding for the East Street reconstruction project at approximately $184,800, the South End Bridge reconstruction with a fee limit of $280,000, and a $239,400 contract for engineering services related to town-wide ADA sidewalk and ramp improvements. Additionally, a parking lot preservation project at Fire Station Three was approved with a budget of $35,700, reflecting cost-saving measures. The council adopted a new sewer capacity fee structure to fund long-term sewer infrastructure improvements, moving towards a developer-funded model. The meeting also included approval to designate the Southington Public Library as the sole early voting location for the upcoming primary. Discussions on budget allocations included the ongoing review of an $833,000 state reimbursement for the Board of Education, with further deliberations expected at the Board of Finance level. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing infrastructure projects, managing budgets prudently, and setting policies affecting future procurement and funding.