Fitchburg council adopts 2027��2036 Capital Improvement Plan after public hearing and amendments

The Fitchburg Common Council approved the 20272036 Capital Improvement Plan following a public hearing and debate over approximately 15 proposed amendments, most of which were adopted.

Chad Brecklin, the city administrator, said alder amendments were discussed at length and pointed listeners to the finance section of the city's website and FACT TV for packet materials. "The plan was approved at the end of the night," Brecklin said. The hosts noted that one amendment was withdrawn by its sponsor and at least one amendment failed during the session.

The council heard public testimony during the hearing; the hosts characterized the public participation as "a handful of folks" who testified. The decision finalizes departmental requests and sets the city's capital priorities for the coming decade. For details on specific project changes and individual amendment text, the city posted a dedicated packet in the finance section of its website.