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Planning Commission finds FY2027 capital projects consistent with POCD despite objections over $2.2M Simsbury High turf and track
Summary
The Planning Commission voted to find the town's FY2027 capital projects consistent with the Plan of Conservation and Development, 4for, 1 against, 1 abstention, after a sustained debate over a $2.2 million replacement of Simsbury High School's turf and track and its recurring maintenance costs.
At its March meeting the Planning Commission voted to find the town's FY2027 capital projects consistent with the Plan of Conservation and Development and referred the package onward, despite outspoken concern about a $2.2 million replacement of Simsbury High School's turf and track.
Commissioner Bill moved the motion that the commission "finds that the fiscal year 2027 capital projects as referenced in the staff memorandum dated March 16th, 2026 and as described in the memorandum from the deputy town manager dated March 3rd, 2026 are consistent with the Plan of Conservation and Development." The motion carried with four yes votes, one no and one abstention; Commissioner Julie stated she was the abstention.
The most contested item was the…
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