Town Council Meeting - June 15, 2026

The Wethersfield Town Council meeting on June 15, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and contract approvals. The council authorized the town manager to execute a contract with Valley Restoration for the Cove Warehouse Restoration project, following a competitive RFP process and receipt of three bids, with Valley Restoration being the lowest bidder. Additionally, the council approved a municipal solid waste disposal and recycling services agreement with Murphy Road Recycling LLC for a four-year term starting July 1, 2026, with tipping fees set at $120 per ton for the first year and $125 for the second year. The meeting also covered updates on tourism, police activity reporting with new real-time data tools, and various community and economic development projects, including a tax abatement application under review and ongoing discussions about affordable housing and public parking. Public comments addressed concerns about tax abatements and pilot payments related to 100 Executive Square, and the council discussed the importance of maintaining affordable housing thresholds. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation and negotiation strategies.