Town Meeting Minute • Issue #13: Towns Are Taking Control of the Housing Conversation

Town Meeting Minute • Issue #13

Towns Are Taking Control of the Housing Conversation

Across New London County, Middlesex County, Washington County, and Newport County, the next real estate story is not just private development pressure. It is how municipalities are rewriting, refining, adopting, resisting, and redirecting the rules that determine what can actually be built.

Real estate value is shaped long before a listing hits the market. It changes when a town initiates its own zoning map amendment, when a follow-up text amendment appears, when a POCD moves to public hearing, when subdivision regulations are rewritten, when housing-growth…

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Community Calendar: Local Events in Connecticut & Rhode Island (March 9 – March 22, 2026)

Community Calendar – Issue #4
March 9 – March 22, 2026

Welcome back to the Community Calendar, our bi-weekly roundup of local events and activities across Southeastern Connecticut and Coastal Rhode Island. Each issue highlights live music, arts and culture, community gatherings, and family-friendly programming taking place over the next two weeks.

We intentionally leave out town meetings and administrative listings to keep the calendar easy to scan and focused on events people actually attend and enjoy.

Want to submit an event? Email info@seaportre.com with the subject line Community Event Submission.

Connecticut

New London County

• St. Patrick’s Day Parade – New London
  Sunday, March 15 • 1:00 PM • Downtown New London
  Annual…

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The Seaport Multifamily Brief Issue #2 | March 2026

The Seaport Multifamily Brief

Issue #2 | March 2026

Coastal Connecticut & Southern Rhode Island

Powered by CoStar Data and Seaport Due Diligence

Primary market statistics sourced from CoStar Search Analytics (March 2026 reports). Interpretation and underwriting commentary are proprietary to Seaport Commercial.

Executive Summary

Coastal multifamily fundamentals remain tight, but the market is becoming more selective. Vacancy stays relatively low across the region, rent growth varies by county, and cap rates appear to be stabilizing. In this environment, our view remains simple: Do the Math—and let the math tell you what to do.

Featured Listing Spotlight is included below and uses county-level CoStar benchmarks for context.…

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Community Calendar – Issue #3 (Feb 23 – Mar 8, 2026)

Community Calendar – Issue #3
February 23 – March 8, 2026

Welcome back to the Community Calendar — our bi-weekly roundup of local events and activities across Southeastern Connecticut and Coastal Rhode Island. We focus on events people actually attend: live music, arts, family activities, markets, and seasonal happenings (and we intentionally exclude town meeting dates).

Want to submit an event? Email info@seaportre.com with the subject line Community Event Submission and include the event name, town, date/time, a short description, and a link.

Connecticut

New London County

• Breezeline Winter Cinema Series: “It Was Just an Accident”
  Wed, Feb 25, 2026 • 7:30 PM • Garde Arts Center (New London)
  Film screening as part of…

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Seaport Impact Score (Issue #4): The Coastal Pipeline — What’s Getting Approved, Built, and Contested

Town Meeting Minute #4

The Coastal Pipeline — What’s Moving Now in CT & RI (Last 60–90 Days)
CT & RI Growth Watch — Investor Brief
Produced by Seaport Real Estate Services

Real estate markets rarely move because of headlines. They move because of zoning changes, infrastructure investments, development approvals, and funding decisions that occur quietly at town halls and commission meetings.

This issue is evenly balanced across four counties: New London County (CT), Middlesex County (CT), Washington County (RI), and Newport County (RI). We review a broad set of boards and bodies, then publish only the items most likely to impact real estate and local economics.

Top 3 Seaport Impact Scores™ This Cycle

New London, CT — 37-Unit…

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Community Calendar – Issue #2 (Feb 3 – Feb 16, 2026)

Community Calendar – Issue #2

A bi-weekly snapshot of local events and activities across Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Welcome to Issue #2 of the Community Calendar, our bi-weekly roundup of local events, live music, family activities, and seasonal happenings across Southeastern Connecticut and Coastal Rhode Island. This series focuses on community-driven events that are easy to attend and enjoy.

We intentionally exclude town meeting dates to keep the calendar clear and approachable. To submit an event for a future issue, email info@seaportre.com with the subject line Community Event Submission.

Connecticut

New London County

• Winter Market at the Velvet Mill
  Stonington | Saturday, February 7 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  Indoor winter…

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Community Calendar – Local Events in CT & RI | Seaport Real Estate Services

Community Calendar – Issue #1
A bi-weekly snapshot of local events and activities across Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Welcome to the first edition of the Community Calendar. This bi-weekly blog highlights upcoming community events, live music, family activities, and seasonal happenings across New London County and Middlesex County in Connecticut, as well as Washington County and Newport County in Rhode Island.

We intentionally exclude town meeting dates and focus on events that are easy to attend and enjoy. If you’d like to submit an event for a future issue, please email info@seaportre.com with the subject line Community Event Submission.

Connecticut

New London County

• Winter Market at the Velvet Mill
  Stonington | Saturday,…

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