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Bridge Rehabilitation Grant Applications
Council will consider seeking up to $2.79 million for the South Washington Street bridge over Roaring Brook and up to $3 million for the East Elm Street bridge. State grant money would spare local taxpayers much of the cost.
2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Nov 10, 2026
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Downtown stop-sign trial and traffic changes
Council is pressing the administration on whether all 13 downtown stop-sign conversions were properly approved — records show only seven approvals — and whether signals can be restored if testing shows lights are safer.
3 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Nov 3, 2026