Council Roundup

First, let me thank the stalwart few that have kept checking in on this blog over the past 3 months. Although there have been no new posts, people are still looking in, and I'm happy about that. And today I even got a response to an old post about bulky waste. (Check it out in the Bulky Waste post).


The City Council is working on a number of actions, projects and initiatives as Fall hits its peak. These are just a few:

• Finalizing plans for demolishing the Hub in late October, paving the way for a greenspace, flood control improvements, and opportunities for economic development;
• Concluding the sale of 55 West Main St, improving a key corner with commercial space, artist housing, and the continuance of the Castle Craig Playhouse;
• The restructure of the Public Works and Parks and Recreation Department to allow more accountability and efficiency;
• Planning phase II of the Linear Trail, linking the Gorge by Red Bridge through Dossin Beach onto West Main St;
• Considering becoming the first City in Connecticut to call for and support actions by the General Assembly in achieving Universal Health Care for all;
• Awaiting the results of the committee looking to rebuild Falcon Field within the budgetary limits given ($2 million from the State, $2 million from the City);
• Preparing for the effects of revaluation of property in the coming year.

There is much more, but you can see the Councilors are busy. How are we doing?