EDC plans Academy School letter amid budget constraints
The Economic Development Commission directed Chairperson Andrew Wood to write and circulate a letter recommending the Stowed expression of interest for the Academy School property to the Board of Selectmen.
Economic Development Commission · Meeting of January 15, 2026
CT MADISON — The Economic Development Commission directed Chairperson Andrew Wood to write and circulate a letter recommending the Stowed expression of interest for the Academy School property to the Board of Selectmen. The Commission confirmed no additional budget resources would be available due to a spike in town healthcare costs. The Commission discussed exploring state and federal small-business incentive programs for the vacant Roberts Food store location and said it would continue to merge assessor and state data for planning purposes.
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Source: the Economic Development Commission meeting of January 15, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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