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Simsbury commission approves special exception to convert 2 Farms Village Road building to special‑education school

5773345 · September 4, 2025
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The Simsbury Zoning Commission unanimously approved application ZC 25‑20 to permit a special‑education school at 2 Farms Village Road, a roughly 6,000‑square‑foot former construction office the town has under contract. The school district plans interior renovation to serve up to 25 students; no exterior site changes were approved.

The Simsbury Zoning Commission unanimously approved application ZC 25‑20 on Sept. 3 to allow the town and the Simsbury School District to use the property at 2 Farms Village Road as a special‑education school. The commission voted to issue the special exception after staff said the application met the criteria in section 12 of the town zoning regulations.

The building is the former Gerard Brothers Construction office and is about 6,000 square feet including the basement. Town staff and the applicant said the plan is to renovate the existing three‑story structure for small offices, small classrooms and activity space and to phase in occupancy for up to 25 students. No exterior site changes were…

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