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Willington calls Aug. 12 town meeting to consider school land deposit, fire truck funding and speed‑camera discussion
Summary
The Board of Selectmen voted Aug. 3 to warn a town meeting for Aug. 12 to consider a $20,000 deposit toward a school‑land purchase, reallocate $275,000 toward Squad 113 replacement, and hold public discussion (no action) on speed cameras and farm‑tax changes.
The Board of Selectmen voted Aug. 3 to warn a town meeting for Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at 7 p.m. at the Old Town Hall to consider four items: a $20,000 capital‑reserve deposit toward a proposed purchase of school land; reallocating $275,000 originally budgeted for Squad 113 refurbishment toward a used replacement (purchase $180,000 plus upfits); a public discussion, with no immediate action, about automatic traffic enforcement/speed cameras; and a public discussion, with no action, about possible reductions in farm‑related taxes.
First Selectman Mike McCoo outlined the proposed warning and read the call into the record, saying: "So, I move that we call a town meeting with a call that sounds like this." He explained the purpose of each item and noted procedural requirements — notably that the speed‑camera item is intended only for public discussion at the town meeting and any ordinance would require further steps and public notice. The board voted to place the warning on the warrant and then approved the final wording with technical edits to punctuation to ensure clarity for publication.
The meeting will include a staff presentation about the fire apparatus proposal and the draft language and process behind speed‑camera ordinances. The board said packets and supporting materials will be posted online and made available ahead of the Aug. 12 meeting so residents can review the proposed language and cost estimates before deliberation.
