Businesses including restaurants were shut down in March and still are coping with Gov. Ned Lamont’s executive orders intended to prevent the spread of COVID-19. When the shutdown began, Carbone and Economic Development Director Rista Malanca developed forums for residents and businesses to ask questions, and when the orders were eased somewhat, allowing most businesses to reopen under modified guidelines, the forums continue to keep the community in pace with the changes. In November, Election Day also included a citywide referendum for a new middle/high school construction project to replace the circa-1960s building. Carbone said the city government now is challenged with the impact of that vote. Voters approved a plan to build the high school for $157 million, which includes razing the old building and moving the school district’s central offices, now located on Migeon Avenue, to the new building. The facilities in question also include Torrington Middle School, she said. Another goal the mayor set for 2021 is to continue the city’s efforts to improve its walkability, she said, A sidewalk project for the East Main Street corridor, which runs from Main Street to the New Hartford line, was part of a recent study conducted by Malanca and a consulting team. Grant funding from the state Department of Transportation, totaling $1.9 million, has not yet been released.
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