Committee Votes to Recommend Ryerson Demolition
Madison's Ad Hoc Facilities Committee voted 6 to 1 to recommend Ryerson demolition and land retention for future development, while unanimously approving an evaluation report on Academy School proposals for the Board of Selectmen. Members approved two consulting invoices totaling $18,065.
Facilities Committee (Ad Hoc) · Meeting of February 19, 2026
CT MADISON — Madison's Ad Hoc Facilities Committee voted 6 to 1 to recommend Ryerson demolition and land retention for future development, while unanimously approving an evaluation report on Academy School proposals for the Board of Selectmen. Members approved two consulting invoices totaling $18,065. The committee reached consensus to advance Memorial Town Hall restoration at approximately $1,000 per square foot and the Jeffrey School reuse project at $400-$500 per square foot, recommending a hazardous materials survey.
The Land Use Study identified three sites for development review, including 256 Copse Road for affordable housing.
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Source: the Facilities Committee (Ad Hoc) meeting of February 19, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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