Board votes 4-1 to pursue hotel concept for Academy redevelopment
Madison selectmen advanced hotel redevelopment planning for the Academy School property with a 4-1 vote. First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons moved to approve additional due diligence on the hotel concept as the preferred redevelopment option, seconded by Selectman Murphy; Selectman Wilson opposed.
Board of Selectmen · Meeting of March 23, 2026
CT MADISON — Madison selectmen advanced hotel redevelopment planning for the Academy School property with a 4-1 vote. First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons moved to approve additional due diligence on the hotel concept as the preferred redevelopment option, seconded by Selectman Murphy; Selectman Wilson opposed. The board also unanimously approved infrastructure contracts: DeRita and Sons for $2,906,460.50 to rehabilitate Copse Road and Warpas Road, VHB for $291,700 for construction inspection services, and Tilcon for $1,100,000 for road paving.
All contracts were state-funded or budgeted improvements. The board referred roadway improvement projects to the Planning and Zoning Commission for statutory review.
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Source: the Board of Selectmen meeting of March 23, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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