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Norwich council authorizes negotiations to buy Chelsea Groton Bank building for police station despite public concern over lease terms
Summary
Council authorized the city manager to negotiate a purchase agreement using bond funding to acquire the Chelsea Groton Bank building for a police station, voting 5–1 after questions from residents about a six-month lease allowing the bank to remain and cover carrying costs while relocating.
Norwich City Council voted Dec. 16, 2024 to authorize the city manager to negotiate a purchase-and-sale agreement to acquire properties funded by Bond Ordinance 1863, including the Chelsea Groton Bank building proposed for conversion to a police station. The resolution passed 5–1.
City Manager John Salamone told the council the administration had pushed to avoid vacancy and the carrying costs of an empty building over winter. Under the negotiated arrangement the bank would retain possession for up to six months while it finishes relocating; during that period the bank would cover utility bills, exterior maintenance and other carrying charges. "In essence, we are…
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