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Torrington council approves up to $1,258 for heating repair at 129 Hawthorne Terrace
Summary
On Jan. 29, 2026, the Torrington City Council voted unanimously to approve up to $1,258 in funding for a heating repair at 129 Hawthorne Terrace; the homeowner must cover any amount above that figure if they select a higher contractor quote, and the mortgage recorded to the city will remain $1,258.
Torrington — At a special Zoom meeting on Jan. 29, 2026, the Torrington City Council, acting on a recommendation from the Small Cities Committee, approved funding not to exceed $1,258 for a heating repair at 129 Hawthorne Terrace. Councilor David Oliver made the motion, which Councilor Chris Beyus seconded; the council voted unanimously to approve it.
Treasurer Dan Farley explained the financing condition noted in the minutes: if the homeowner accepts a contractor's higher bid, the homeowner must pay the difference to the contractor; however, the mortgage amount recorded in favor of the City will remain at $1,258. Councilor Oliver provided a brief overview of the Forbearance Plan to the council during the discussion.
The action was recorded in the special meeting minutes as the Small Cities Committee's recommendation and approved by motion. The minutes do not list individual roll-call votes; they state only that the council voted unanimously. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Molly Spino at 5:31 p.m. and adjourned at 5:39 p.m.
The minutes were attested by Deputy City Clerk Diane V. Woodruff and signed by City Clerk Carol L. Anderson. No further details about contractor identities, estimated repair scope, or disbursement timeline were specified in the minutes.
