Enfield, CT - Town Council - June 1, 2026

The Enfield, CT Town Council meeting held on June 1, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The Water Pollution Control Authority set a public hearing for sewer service fees and rates for fiscal year 2026-27, with no recommended changes to the rates. The council also discussed and approved submissions for the Neighborhood Assistance Act tax credit program, which supports local nonprofits through corporate tax credits. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a resolution to waive the Town's Tax Increment Financing (TIF) policy to allow Shops at Elm Street Square, LLC to receive a 20-year credit enhancement agreement. This was debated extensively, with council members weighing the benefits of infrastructure improvements to a state road intersection funded by the developer against procedural concerns about committee quorum and policy consistency. The resolution passed with an 8-3 vote. Additionally, the council authorized submission of a grant application to the National Park Service for $400,000 to support ADA-related and preservation work. The meeting also included adoption of revised council meeting policies and procedures aimed at improving meeting efficiency and public communication. No new contracts were awarded, but the TIF policy waiver and grant application represent key procurement-related actions.