The meeting focused on the proposed purchase of a 63-acre parcel of land for $800,000 to be designated as open space. Officials and committee members detailed the property's valuation, its ecological value, connectivity to existing protected lands, and plans for passive recreation use. Community members raised concerns regarding the purchase price, the lack of developable potential for the land, and expressed a desire for a more equitable distribution of open space preservation efforts throughout different areas of the town.
Oct 19, 2026·
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Board of Selectmen of Town of Guilford Meeting Minutes
The Board of Selectmen discussed and took action on several items, including tabling a contract with Readyly pending further investigation, approving the Light up the Green 2027 event, and authorizing a temporary warming center in partnership with the Beth-El Center. The Board also authorized the First Selectman to award future fuel bids, reviewed government expenditure reports for September, and processed multiple appointments, resignations, and requests for the use of town property.
Oct 5, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes
The Board of Selectmen discussed a range of items, including a proposal to engage in a contract with Readyly for AI-based municipal services, a request for a temporary LED installation for the Greenstage Live Arts festival, and the purchase of various equipment such as a used truck for the Waste Transfer Station, hybrid patrol and administrative vehicles, and landscaping machinery. The board also scheduled several public hearings and special town meetings regarding property purchases, conservation easements, and ordinance amendments. Additional agenda items covered tidal wetland mitigation for the Clapboard Hill Road Bridge Replacement Project, an update on regional homeless advocacy efforts, appointments and resignations for town committees, and multiple requests to use town property for community events. The meeting concluded with an executive session regarding collective bargaining.
Sep 22, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Selectmen of the Town of Guilford Board of Selectmen and Special Town Meeting Minutes
The board discussed and approved a variety of municipal items, including the non-exclusive leasing of property to Guilford Community Television, the purchase of a new DeckOver trailer for Parks and Recreation, and a phased paving project for Bittner Park. Actions were taken to facilitate land acquisitions and conservation easements, including setting future town meetings and referrals to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Budgetary end-of-year transfers were authorized, and the board reviewed financial reports. Additionally, a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Public Works Department was approved, a tax deferral application for a housing project was granted, and a managed IT services contract with AOS was authorized. Various board appointments and resignations were also addressed.
