The board discussed and approved several items, including an agreement to maintain light fixtures and plantings at 15-21 River Road, a construction contract for a pickleball court, and a contract for the replacement of the Annex and Animal Shelter roof. Approval was also granted for Sav-Mor Cooling Heating, Inc. to perform chiller piping repair work on a time and material basis. The board considered conditions for a historic preservation grant for the Ambler Yellow House, reviewed recommendations from the Municipal Building Committee working group, discussed appointment processes for a building committee, and reviewed a proposed ordinance regarding tax abatements for fire and ambulance volunteers. Additionally, the board received financial updates, including a year-to-date budget report and a review of tax collection and foreclosure procedures.
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The board conducted an executive session to interview a candidate for the Economic Development Commission. During the regular session, public comments were received regarding property rights, deed restrictions, and the hiring of additional firefighters. The board discussed a community needs analysis for Social Services, continued discussions on the Municipal Building Committee framework, and received an update on the FY25 audit and accounting designations. Additionally, the board set budget guidance in the range of 4.5% to 6.5%, reviewed FOIA request procedures, discussed scheduling a Quad Board meeting, and appointed a member to the Economic Development Commission. Selectmen reports included updates on community events and demographic snapshots.
Sep 11, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Selectmen Special Meeting
The meeting focused on two primary funding items. First, the Board approved the acceptance of the Safe Streets for All grant, which includes the development of a comprehensive safety action plan, and authorized the use of funds from the Board of Selectmen's portion of the Charter Reserve to cover the town's $70,000 matching requirement. Second, the Board approved the funding for the replacement of the Highway Garage overhead doors in the amount of $106,000, to be drawn from the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Fund (CNREF).
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting
The board discussed and acted on several key municipal items, including the approval of a contract with a consultant to update zoning regulations and authorization to proceed with a feasibility study for the Gilbert and Bennett project. The board also reviewed a grant for a comprehensive safety action plan, approved a change order for the Cider Mill drainage project, and ratified an agreement with the State of Connecticut for the replacement of the Sugar Hollow Bridge. Additionally, the board focused on establishing the framework for a new Town and School Building Committee to oversee capital facility projects and received a financial update.
