The ordinance creating the agency states:
There is hereby created a redevelopment agency for the Town in accordance with Section 8-126 of the Connecticut General Statutes, Revision of 1958, as amended, said agency to be known as the "Wethersfield Redevelopment Agency." The Agency shall have all the powers and duties now or hereafter provided for redevelopment agencies by the Connecticut General Statutes, subject to the limitations on the exercise of the power of eminent domain established by §12.1 of the Code of Ordinances, as the same may be amended from time to time.
Mission Statement
To promote the redevelopment and revitalization of the limited available commercial lands and buildings in Wethersfield in ways which implement the Town's Plan of Conservation and Development. To achieve redevelopment and revitalization through partnerships with property owners, tenants, potential developers, and state, federal and regional government agencies. To pursue actions that will leverage private investment, increase property values, create quality development, and provide entrepreneurial and employment opportunities.
Presentation to Town Council, August, 2007
On August 6, 2007 the Redevelopment Agency made a presentation at a Public Hearing on the proposed redevelopment bond ordinance. The presentation is available for download below:
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Redevelopment Agency Presentation - August 6, 2007 [116 KB PDF* file] |
June, 2008 Public Forum
On June 11, 2008 the Wethersfield Redevelopment Agency held the first of two special meetings and public forums to discuss economic development and the role of the town's Redevelopment Agency. A PowerPoint presentation given at that meeting is available below:
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Public Forum - June 11, 2008 [1.1 MB PDF* file] |
October, 2008 Presentation on Development Opportunities
The Redevelopment Agency held a second public forum on October 15, 2008, to discuss development opportunities available in Wethersfield. The presentation given at the meeting is available for download below:
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Public Forum - October 15, 2008 [1.3 MB PDF* file] |
Membership
- Dan Camilliere, Vice Chair (D) - 148 Ox Yoke Drive
- Michael Zaleski (D) - 23 Black Birch Road
- Paul Thompson (I) - 148 Clearfield Road
- Joseph Soja (R) - 30 Hedgerow
- Lee Kuckro, Chair (D) - 471 Main Street
Meeting Schedule
The Wethersfield Redevelopment Agency typically meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room 1 in the ground level of the Town Hall, 505 Silas Deane Highway, unless otherwise posted. The Agency's meeting minutes are available online.
- Following is the 2009 meeting schedule for the Redevelopment Agency:
- January 7
- January 21
- February 4
- February 18
- March 4
- March 18
- April 1
- April 15
- May 6
- May 20
- June 3
- June 17
- July 1
- July 15
- August 5
- August 19
- September 2
- September 16
- October 7
- October 21
- November 4
- November 18
- December 2
- December 16
- For further information contact:
- Peter D. Gillespie, Director of Planning and Economic Development at (860) 721-2838.
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