The Waterbury Times|City Hall News|Published Mar 13, 2026

Waterbury- A $5 million paving bond passed the Waterbury Board of Aldermen without discussion Wednesday, raising questions about which streets will be prioritized and how decisions will be made. The vote came via the Board’s consent calendar, a section typically reserved for unopposed items, and was confirmed by the City Clerk’s office after an inquiry from The Waterbury Times.

$5M Road Paving Bond Passes Unanimously After Waterbury Republicans Fail to Pull It From Consent Calendar

The procedural move meant there was no opportunity for dissent or debate during the general session, even though other agenda items, including numbers 6, 7, 11, and 12, were discussed in detail. Sources within the Board confirmed that the finance committee had previously voted 4–3 on the bond, meeting the two-thirds requirement to advance it, but some members of the Republican caucus did not pull the item for discussion when the full Board met.

The passing of the bond now sets the stage for potentially contentious decisions about which streets in Waterbury will be paved first, a process residents and aldermen alike will be watching closely.

The Waterbury Times first reported on the passage of this bond and confirmed the procedural details with the City Clerk, ensuring residents have accurate information about how local government decisions are made.

The Board of Aldermen will soon determine the street-specific allocations for the bond funds. The Waterbury Times will continue to track the process and report on any developments, keeping the community informed about taxpayer-funded projects and local government decisions.

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Residents are encouraged to share their priorities for street paving with the Board of Aldermen. Feedback can be submitted via the City Clerk’s office or during upcoming public meetings. 

The Waterbury Times Government Watch will continue providing coverage as this story develops.

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