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Council approves $500,000 transfer to stabilize Second Congregational Church after spire hazard

New London City Council · December 3, 2025
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Summary

Following an emergency declaration after masonry inspections and a falling piece of granite, the New London City Council approved a $500,000 transfer from fund balance to a capital project fund to stabilize the Second Congregational Church; the measure passed 4–3.

The New London City Council approved a $500,000 transfer from the general fund to a capital project fund on Wednesday to pay for emergency stabilization work at the Second Congregational Church, following staff reports that masonry failures and a falling piece of granite posed an immediate public-safety hazard.

The ordinance (first and second reading, adopted by roll call) passed by a vote of 4–3. Councilors voting in favor included President Sadi, Councilor Peck and Councilor Dominguez; Councilors Mueller, Farias and President Pro Tem Hart voted no on at least one roll-call question recorded in the…

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