> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.citizenjournal.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Torrington City Council Summary - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/torrington-city-council-summary-6/ - Published: 2026-06-05T13:31:07.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:41:23.000Z - Description: Week of June 3, 2026 - Author: Cronkite - Tags: torrj, #summary, email # City council advances $41.15 million budget for FY 2027 # Zoning approved for new subdivision # City announces public meeting for walking path project # Special event permit granted for community truck show # Dale Jones Municipal Pool opens for 55th season # Volunteer fire department implements new dispatch app # Commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence --- ### City council advances $41.15 million budget for FY 2027 TORRINGTON, Wyo. — The Torrington City Council unanimously approved the second reading of the 2027 fiscal year budget on Tuesday, advancing a proposed $41,150,442.77 spending plan. Clerk-Treasurer Lynette Strecker noted the budget includes an estimated $385,600 in property tax revenue based on updated Goshen County assessments. The city will hold a final work session to review administrative fees and cash carryover before the budget's third and final reading on June 16. --- ### Zoning approved for new subdivision TORRINGTON, Wyo. — City council members approved the third and final reading of an ordinance establishing zoning for the newly platted DSI Subdivision. The ordinance officially designates I-1 light industrial zoning for the subdivision's first lot and C-1A zoning for its second lot. The measure passed unanimously with no public comments or debate. --- ### City announces public meeting for walking path project TORRINGTON, Wyo. — The city will host a public meeting regarding ongoing and future developments to the Torrington Walking Path. It was announced that the session is scheduled to take place during the next Torrington City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 16, at 5:30 p.m., inviting community members to provide input on the trail's expansion. --- ### Special event permit granted for community truck show TORRINGTON, Wyo. — A special event permit and fee waiver were unanimously approved for a community truck show, scheduled for June 27 at City Park. Organizers expect up to 30 show trucks and will utilize the park's picnic shelter and adjacent diagonal parking from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Police Chief Matt Johnson supported waiving the permit fee, noting the nonprofit event will offer a community benefit without requiring additional city resources or street barricades. --- ### Dale Jones Municipal Pool opens for 55th season TORRINGTON, Wyo. — The Dale Jones Municipal Pool officially opened for the summer on Monday, showcasing recent refurbishments. City officials announced the facility's updated schedule, which includes designated times for adult lap swimming, swim team practices, swimming lessons and daily open swims. The pool will be closed to the public on Saturday, June 13, to host the annual Torrington Sharks swim meet. --- ### Volunteer fire department implements new dispatch app TORRINGTON, Wyo. — The Torrington Volunteer Fire Department has integrated "I Am Responding," a new dispatch software that alerts firefighters via a smartphone app. Assistant Chief Cody Scott reported that the system allows volunteers to immediately signal their availability during a call, helping incident commanders determine if mutual aid is needed from neighboring agencies like Yoder or Lingle. The app also features a newly integrated city hydrant overlay to assist crews with locating the nearest water source during emergencies. --- ### Commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence TORRINGTON, Wyo. — Ahead of the nation's semi-quincentennial, Tuesday's meeting opened with the reading of extended excerpts from the Declaration of Independence. Citizens were encouraged to review the historic 1776 document to reflect on the country's founding political philosophy. The commemoration served as an early start to local July 4 celebrations, urging residents to "celebrate our founding with great gusto." --- --- Found a mistake? Have a news tip or feedback to share? Contact our newsroom using the button below: [Contact Us](https://www.citizenjournal.us/contact/) --- [![Job Board](https://rosebud-ads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/JOB.png)](https://gregl72.github.io/job/?ref=citizenjournal.us)