Representative Town Meeting (Informational Meeting) - 7/20/2026

The Fairfield Representative Town Meeting held on July 20, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement topics included the approval and discussion of a five-year lease agreement for the Trinity Church parking lot, with an annual 2% rent increase and town responsibility for maintenance and repaving costs. The meeting also covered the reallocation of approximately $33,000 in ARPA funds for a fire department bathroom renovation project, with a total construction bid of $539,000. Additionally, the town discussed the continuation of a household hazardous waste collection agreement and the appropriation of opioid settlement funds for community health initiatives, including overdose response kits and mini-grants for treatment providers. The meeting also addressed tax relief programs for elderly, disabled homeowners, and veterans, including expansions to veterans' property tax exemptions with estimated fiscal impacts. Several micro-grants from MetroCOG were presented for community safety campaigns, including pedestrian and bike safety awareness. The meeting involved detailed budget considerations, contract terms, and future funding allocations relevant to town infrastructure and public safety programs.