Winsted City Council Calls for Community Cooperation to Combat Local Blight

The Winsted City Council meeting focused on community efforts to address local blight issues, with emphasis on maintaining property standards. The Council also celebrated local businesses and discussed upcoming infrastructure projects. Community engagement was encouraged to enhance the town’s appearance, especially during event seasons.

08:19A key topic was the ongoing issue of blight within the community. A speaker highlighted the need for cooperation from residents in maintaining their properties, particularly in attending to grass and weeds. It was mentioned that while some residents may lack the resources to upkeep their yards, community support could mitigate these challenges. The speaker stressed the importance of community pride, especially with visitors coming for events like graduation parties and Windstock. The city plans to enforce property maintenance through letters and potential court action if necessary compliance is not met.

00:00The meeting also featured the presentation of the Don C. Gamma Senior Community Service Award. The individual award was presented, and local business Security Bank and Trust received recognition for its community contributions, emphasizing the importance of local business involvement in civic life.

10:45In infrastructure updates, the city administrator announced several summer projects, including the conversion of tennis and basketball courts into pickleball and basketball courts, the start of sidewalk projects, and progress on the well project, though challenges with internet connections were noted. An open house for the county road project was scheduled for June 11th.

A suggestion was made to involve the Boy Scouts in cleaning unreadable grave markers in the public cemetery, recognizing the importance of honoring past community members. This initiative would complement the work already being done by a volunteer.

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