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07/22/2026 BOA Full Board Special Meeting
Published: Jul 22, 2026
City Approves $75,000 for Veterans and First Responders Center
The board approved a motion to appropriate $75,000 from the general fund surplus for the construction of the new veterans and first responders center located at One Veteran Circle in Trumbull. This center will serve veterans and first responders from Shelton, Trumbull, Monroe, East, and Reading [cite: 316-327]. The project aims to provide services to approximately 10,000 local veterans and has partnered with Hartford Healthcare and the Veterans Administration [cite: 127-132]. Value engineering removed $436,000 worth of value from the building, and efforts are underway to reinstate approximately $250,000 of that value [cite: 156-162]. The requested $75,000 would fund the reinstatement of glass in the building's curtain wall ($50,000) and a deck off the kitchen for veteran use [cite: 165-179]. The city of Shelton will be recognized on a corporate business and community support wall for its donation [cite: 184-188]. A Wall of Honor will also be established to commemorate 72 Shelton residents who paid the ultimate price in war [cite: 204-216].
Early Voting Site Relocated to Shelton Community Center
The board approved the relocation of the early voting site from Shelton Farmers Market to the Shelton Community Center, effective for the August 11th, 2026 primary. The city will not have an additional early voting location circuit. A motion was made and seconded, and the vote carried [cite: 11-25].
Eversource Agreement for Constitution Boulevard Gas Main Approved
The board approved an agreement with Eversource Energy to install a natural gas main along the extension of Constitution Boulevard westward from Bridgeport Avenue to serve future tenants and property owners. The city will appropriate funds for the project cost, to be reimbursed by future users. Mark A. Loretti and Corporation Counsel are authorized to execute necessary documents [cite: 417-435]. This extension is crucial for servicing contracted properties, including Big O, and is part of a larger effort to move Phase Two forward by upfronting costs for gas, water, and roof work this year [cite: 436-453]. Concerns were raised about the city paying for infrastructure costs and the potential for inflation on reimbursements [cite: 463-491]. The extension will continue into Phase Two [cite: 495-496].
City Facilitates Sale of 784 River Road Property
The board authorized the purchase of 6.49 acres of state-owned property at 784 River Road for $350,000, using general fund surplus, and subsequently authorized the sale of the same property to the owner of Sports Center of Connecticut (or TBD entity) for $565,000. Funding for the purchase will be reimbursed upon sale. This action follows a favorable 8-24 referral from the Planning and Zoning Commission and aims to resolve a long-standing issue concerning the property's disposition [cite: 327-363]. The property is described as a 5.5-acre narrow strip along the river, situated between a landfill and a business, making the Sports Center the only practical buyer [cite: 376-391]. This aligns with the master plan for the river portion of Shelton's development [cite: 394-397].
July Statutory Refunds Approved
The board approved the July statutory refunds report, directing the finance director to make payments as per the certified list from the tax collector, funded by the statutory refunds account [cite: 40-56].
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