Town Council Meeting - September 14, 2026

The Town Council meeting of Stratford on September 14, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions, including the acceptance of state grant funds totaling over $3.4 million for various projects such as the Stratford Veterans Museum window replacement and the Connecticut Deep Clean Vessel Grant Act. A significant procurement action was the award of bid number 2027-02 for landscaping work at Arboritum/Ketchum Road and Pho Street to All Season Landscaping Inc. for $1,152,125.61, with authorization for the mayor to execute the contract. The mayor also reported on ongoing capital improvement projects, including remediation and redevelopment of the former Army engine plant with $2 million in site planning grants and an anticipated additional $5 million for soil remediation. Discussions addressed infrastructure challenges related to recent severe storms and flooding, with plans for improvements and maintenance. The council debated and ultimately approved an ordinance to modify term limits for the Board of Education, allowing members to serve two consecutive terms, a change supported by the superintendent and legal counsel. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing key capital projects, managing grant funds, and addressing governance policies affecting future procurement and town operations.