Ross D. Murray

The Board of Selectpersons held a regular meeting to address several agenda items. Key topics included the resignation of a member from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, new appointments to the Police and Fire Retirement Board and the Solid Waste and Recycling Commission, and the approval of a resolution for participation in a regional household hazardous waste collection program. Additionally, the board discussed and approved a 20-year solar power services agreement for a project located in East Haven, and moved to appropriate opioid litigation settlement funds for eligible substance use disorder and community support programs.

The Board of Selectpersons held a special meeting to address personnel changes, including several resignations and appointments to various town boards and commissions. Key discussion items included an update on the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority appointment, the approval of a $2.5 million Urban Act grant for the adaptive recreation center project, the authorization of design services for security vestibules at public schools, and the approval of a construction manager for the Dwight Elementary School and Early Childhood Center project. Additionally, the board approved an e-payment system for municipal permitting.

The meeting included the appointment of individuals to the Ethics Commission and the approval of resolutions regarding the Neighborhood Assistance Act, the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan, and the acceptance of donated tidal marshland for open space. The body also approved the appropriation of funds for a litter vacuum and confirmed the appointment of a representative to the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority Representative Policy Board. Additionally, the moderator announced the future scheduling of a special meeting to review data from automated traffic enforcement safety devices.

The Commission discussed the release of a $192,180 bond for the 131 Beach Road project, which was approved after the engineering department confirmed all requirements were met. Additionally, the Commission reviewed a site plan request for 525 Tunxis Hill Road to reconfigure existing commercial space and add a second floor with two residential units. Key topics included storm water management systems, landscaping enhancements, and architectural design.

The board conducted a public hearing for the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a new single-family residence at 476 Mill Terrace, including site drainage improvements and wetland buffering plans. Additionally, the board initiated a public hearing regarding the construction of a single-family residence at 121 Winton Road, which includes associated site improvements such as a driveway, swimming pool, and stormwater management systems.