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New Canaan delays some capital projects, prioritizes parks and public‑works maintenance
Summary
Council and staff described project changes: Erwin House repair request was not funded and $400,000 was set for possible demolition; Capo synthetic field work is ongoing; Dunning Field construction was deferred to allow design work; DPW requests include a new vactor and a replacement outdoor storage building.
Town staff and the Board of Finance outlined several capital decisions on March 13 that shift timing and scope of planned projects in New Canaan.
Erwin House: Todd LaViere said the Board of Finance did not support a $1.3 million request for repairs to Erwin House. Instead the board recommended budgeting $400,000 to cover demolition and environmental costs if the council decides demolition is the course. LaViere said the $400,000 is an estimate and the town still needs to obtain three bids before a final decision: “We did budget $400,000 to cover the cost of demolition. That figure is only an estimate. We do need to still get 3 bids,” he said.
Waveny and the powerhouse: Councilors and staff discussed a change in how the town will support the Waveny powerhouse project. Officials said bond counsel and accounting rules limit the town’s ability to set aside multi‑year sums for a…
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