Board of Finance 09/16/2026

The Town of Southington Board of Finance held a meeting on September 16, 2026, focusing primarily on budgetary and capital project discussions. A key procurement-related topic was the Plantsville flood study, funded by a $400,000 federal grant requiring a $100,000 local match. The board discussed the merits of funding the study versus direct flood mitigation work, ultimately voting unanimously to recommend accepting the grant and allocating the local match from leftover capital funds. Additional budget items included multiple appropriations for various town projects and departments, contingency transfers for tree maintenance and an animal control assistant officer position, which was ultimately denied due to budget constraints and labor issues. The board also reviewed financial updates, including revenue trends, fund balances, and upcoming capital projects such as a PCB remediation bid. The meeting concluded with approval of prior meeting minutes and administrative business items.