Trumbull Republican Party Chairman Criticizes P&Z Chairman

TRUMBULL, CT—Republican Town Committee Chairman Jack Testani is denouncing comments made by Planning and Zoning Chairman Fred Garrity related to the proposed property acquisition near Town Hall and the public library.

A proposal would have the town buy four parcels of land in order to increase parking for the library and provide better access to a nearby trail. The matter is scheduled for a Town Council vote Aug. 1.

"All of a sudden Fred Garrity believes in neighborhood input. He certainly didn't believe in neighborhood input on lower Main Street when eh shoved a controversial zone change down the throats of neighbors on a party line 3-2 vote," Testani said.

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Testani was referring to a change in zoning that would allow office buildings in a residential zone with up to 8,500 square feet on one acre.

Testani also accused Garrity of advancing a political agenda in order to become a state representative. He added that under Republican leadership the town has seen an increase to the grand list along with a decrease to the mill rate for the first time in years.