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Wallingford Town Council unanimously authorizes mayor to execute DEEP grant for 138 Williams Road purchase
Summary
At a July 28, 2026 special meeting the Wallingford Town Council voted unanimously to authorize the mayor to sign a DEEP grant agreement to support the town’s purchase of 138 Williams Road; town staff said the award is $435,500 and the grant agreement is being finalized.
At a special meeting on July 28, 2026, the Wallingford Town Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a DEEP grant agreement tied to the town’s purchase of 138 Williams Road.
A council member moved to approve the resolution and the chair seconded. A staff member explained the town had purchased 138 Williams Road for the water division and “we're we're awarded $435,500, which is great,” and said the council’s resolution is required for the mayor to execute the state grant agreement and receive the funds. The staff member added the town is in the process of finalizing the grant agreement with the state.
The chair called a roll, and Councilors Allinson, Carmody, Fishbein, Laffin, Reynolds, Rivard, Versace, Tada and Testa each voted yes; the chair announced the motion passed. After the vote the meeting adjourned.
The resolution permits the mayor to sign the DEEP grant agreement; councilors did not vote on any amendments during the public portion of the meeting. The grant award amount and the property purchase were described in the meeting; further administrative steps (finalization of the grant agreement and mayoral signature) were identified as pending.
