Town Council 09/14/2026

The Town Council of Southington held a meeting on September 14, 2026, which included various community recognitions, committee reports, and updates on town projects. Key procurement-related discussions involved the elementary school roof replacement project, which is about 95% complete with a recent $4,200 change order for plumbing repairs and a $432,000 payment made to the contractor. The council also discussed the Barnes Museum's need for repairs, highlighting a $40,000 reserve fund and a recent $6,000 grant for carpentry repairs to preserve the historic building and its valuable collections. Additionally, the council reviewed bids for scheduled and emergency excavation and sanitary sewer piping repair services, with four bidders responding and a contract forthcoming. The ordinance committee presented a revised blight ordinance aimed at streamlining enforcement, with a public hearing scheduled for September 28, 2026. The council approved tax refunds and made several appointments to town boards and committees. No new contracts were awarded during the meeting, but ongoing capital improvement projects and grant-funded repairs were emphasized.