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Council authorizes mayor to settle tax-assessment appeal with Torrington Downtown Partners; one abstention

Torrington City Council and WPC Authority · February 17, 2026
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Summary

After an executive session on pending litigation, council authorized the mayor to enter a settlement agreement in Torrington Downtown Partners LLC v. City of Torrington (docket HHB-CV25-6098271S); the motion passed with recorded 'Aye' votes and one abstention.

Torrington — Following an executive session on pending litigation, the city council authorized the mayor to enter into a settlement agreement in the tax-assessment appeal brought by Torrington Downtown Partners LLC in New Britain Superior Court (docket HHB‑CV25‑6098271S).

The council met in executive session to discuss the pending appeal, inviting the tax assessor and corporation counsel. After returning to open session, the council voted to authorize the mayor to finalize a settlement in the case. The motion passed by voice vote with one abstention recorded.

Next steps: The mayor is authorized to execute the settlement agreement; council did not provide further details of the settlement terms during the open meeting.

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