Town Meeting Minute Issue #15: After the Verdicts — One Decision Sets the Next in Motion

Posted by Tim Bray on September 13th, 2026

Town Meeting Minute • Issue #15

After the Verdicts: One Decision Sets the Next in Motion

Decision season delivered. Now comes the fallout. In the month since Issue #14, an affordable-housing subdivision was withdrawn on the day of its own meeting, a long-fought plan battle escalated with officials warning of impacts on hundreds of properties, a new wave of applications hit the Groton pipeline, and the region's most litigated commercial project finally got its hearing date — this Tuesday. The verdicts of August are becoming the applications, withdrawals, and showdowns of September.

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Every land-use decision is also a starting gun. An adopted…

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Town Meeting Minute Issue #14: Decision Season — The Verdicts Are Starting to Land

Posted by Tim Bray on August 17th, 2026

Town Meeting Minute • Issue #14

Decision Season: The Verdicts Are Starting to Land

For months we have tracked towns writing frameworks, drafting plans, and scheduling hearings. Now the region is entering decision season. Stonington's ten-year plan goes back to public hearing August 18. Waterford is weighing whether to adopt its own rezoning of the former airport property. Groton just denied a follow-up amendment. Tiverton set a September special meeting on its most contested commercial project. What towns decide over the next thirty days will echo through land value for the next decade.

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Issue #13 was about municipal control — towns taking…

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Why Stonington, CT should be your next move

Posted by Tim Bray on February 20th, 2023

Located in the southeastern part of Connecticut, Stonington is a charming coastal town that has gained a reputation as a desirable place to relocate for both work and play. With its picturesque setting, quaint village center, and a range of outdoor recreational activities, it's no wonder that more and more people are flocking to this small town in search of a slower, more fulfilling lifestyle.

Here are just a few of the reasons why Stonington, CT, is such a great place to live:

Natural Beauty

Nestled along the shores of the Long Island Sound, Stonington is surrounded by natural beauty. The town features a variety of parks and nature preserves, including Barn Island Wildlife Management Area, Napatree Point Conservation Area, and DuBois Beach,…

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Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Posted by Tim Bray on February 16th, 2023

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also known as accessory apartments, in-law apartments, or granny flats, are small, self-contained residential units that are located on the same lot as an existing single-family home. In Connecticut, ADUs are allowed in some towns and cities, but not all.

ADUs are designed to provide affordable housing options for families or individuals who want to live close to their loved ones or generate additional rental income. These units can be attached to the main house or detached and can be used for a variety of purposes, such as rental income, multigenerational housing, or additional space for a home-based business.

In Connecticut, the state legislature passed a law in 2021 that requires all towns and cities to…

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17 Hancox St Multi-family in Stonington Borough Recently SOLD!

Posted by Jon Nelson on December 5th, 2019

17 HANCOX ST – STONINGTON, CT

Located within the Stonington Borough, this 15-unit apartment building boasts of long-term full occupancy attributed to its shoreline village atmosphere with direct proximity to local shops, restaurants, and recreational attractions within walking distance. 

The property was placed under contract after being on the market for less than a week. With multiple offers submitted, a full price bid was secured and fortified with backup offers as well as further inquiries accrued over the span of the contract period until the date of closing.

Demand for multi-family properties (4 units or more), appears to have spiked over time, fueling speculation that this very demand could be linked to the affordability of home prices…

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The time to buy RIGHT is NOW in Stonington

Posted by Tim Bray on March 31st, 2012

Are you planning to purchase a home in Stonington in the next 6 months?  Did you know that there are currently 35 properties on the market in Stonington between $200,000-$300,000?

What if you could have inside information on the pricing for these 35 properties ?  How helpful would it be to know which of these 35 homes are priced well below their current market value? Don’t you think having access to this kind of information would help you to make the right decision about which properties to consider buying? 

I have developed a system that can give you access to just this type of insider information and, in the process, save you thousands of dollars by showing you which properties to avoid …the ones that can’t sell because they are overpriced.

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