Shelton approves $4.42 million for city roads, buys state land and moves early voting site

The Shelton City Council on July 18 approved a $4,416,644.95 appropriation for citywide road repairs and a package of financial and administrative measures that included a $221,000 purchase of state land, a new bank resolution and the relocation of the early-voting site.

The measures passed by voice vote during the regular meeting and were described by council members and staff as routine municipal business to keep projects and elections on schedule. The council authorized funding for road repairs to come from automatic bonding pursuant to Section 7.16 of the City Charter and voted to acquire approximately 2.54 acres of state-owned land on State Road 714 (Bridgeport Avenue) for $221,000.

Why it matters: the road appropriation is the largest single financial action from the meeting and funds repairs across the city; the land purchase was described by proponents as a way to control future development on a parcel adjoining Bridgeport Avenue; moving the early voting site changes the polling location for upcoming primaries and elections.

Council actions and key details

- Citywide road repairs: The council moved to appropriate $4,416,644.95 for citywide road repairs, with funding to come from…