Town Council Meeting - October 5, 2026

At the October 5, 2026 Wethersfield Town Council meeting, the council approved a $26,033 grant through the Urban Forestry Resilience Program to continue the town’s tree inventory and management work, including replacement and planting plans. The council also passed, as amended, Ordinance 026-005 concerning licensing and inspections of massage businesses; the amendment assigns the lead licensing role to the town manager’s office, with police and health officials involved as appropriate. No bids were presented, and no vendor or contract award was made.

Councilors discussed ongoing work to address public parking in Old Wethersfield, including evaluating the number of spaces needed, potential leasing options, costs, and comparable arrangements in nearby towns. A prior proposal involving rental spaces at First Church of Christ drew public criticism over timing, disclosure, and whether traffic-camera revenue could fund the lease; councilors said they are reviewing options and will report back, but took no spending or procurement action on parking at this meeting.