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Torrington council members keep District 6 polling place at Armory for November after public outcry
Summary
After public testimony and a divided registrar staff, the Torrington City Council voted to keep the Sixth District polling place at the Armory for Nov. 4 and asked registrars to return with a plan and readiness report for the next election cycle.
After extended public comment and discussion, the Torrington City Council voted to keep the Sixth District polling place at the Armory for the Nov. 4 election and requested registrars and staff prepare a plan for any longer‑term relocation.
The issue began after registrars and staff inspected the Armory and identified accessibility and parking concerns following the heavy turnout and operational problems during the 2024 presidential election. City staff and the police noted that parking adjacent to the Armory has decreased since part of the former lot was sold to a private health provider, and staff identified multiple advantages to relocating to Vogel Wetmore School — lit parking for more than 160 cars, dedicated ADA spaces, indoor queuing room, and an on‑site generator.
However, dozens of residents, civic activists and party officials told council members moving so close to an…
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