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Town manager: Two Farms Village closing this week; Performing Arts Center referendum set for Jan. 21
Summary
Town manager reported Two Farms Village closing expected Jan. 22–23 and said limited preparatory work was authorized; Simsbury Performing Arts Center fundraising reached roughly $1 million and a $388,000 referendum to complete funding is scheduled for Jan. 21. A $30,755 change order was covered by contingency within the referendum total, staff said.
Town management updated the Board of Finance on two town projects that are advancing toward near‑term milestones.
On Two Farms Village, the manager said the property closing is expected Jan. 22–23 and that he signed a final extension through the 23rd. He told the board the town is coordinating releases with the seller’s attorneys and authorized limited preparatory work before closing to help shorten the time until occupancy. Board members asked about the schedule for student placements; staff said occupancy and student moves are expected over the coming months, with some sections (high school) taking students sooner and pre‑K phased in later.
On the Simsbury Performing Arts Center, the manager reported that the Pack board delivered a check (about $32,000) recently and that the community fundraising effort has approached roughly $1 million. The board previously approved a supplemental appropriation request of $388,000; a referendum to complete that appropriation is scheduled for Jan. 21. Board members asked whether approved change orders had altered the funding need; staff said one change order of about $30,755 (domestic water/fire‑suppression related) was covered by contingency within the $388,000 total and that no additional funds beyond the referendum amount are being requested. Members asked that staff notify the Board of Finance before drawing on contingency funds that were not part of previously disclosed lists.
