William A. DeMaio

The committee discussed updates on the middle school project, including an owner's project manager update regarding ongoing project progress and move meetings. The architect and construction manager provided updates on addressing punch list items and the progression of Phase II work. Additionally, the committee approved multiple change orders resulting in a total credit amount of $117,250.96.

The board discussed and approved several public/private partnership agreements for upcoming summer events, including the Life. Be in it. Extravaganza, Craft Beer Night, and carnival activities. Members endorsed proclamations for National Recreation and Parks Month and the Americans with Disabilities Act to be presented to the Town Council. The board also approved the installation of fiber and public Wi-Fi infrastructure within park systems. Additional reports covered progress on park construction projects, successful programming initiatives including the Creative Playtime Preschool Program, upcoming community events like Newington Goes Country and Food Truck Friday, and general park maintenance and accessibility updates. The meeting concluded with formal expressions of appreciation for the departing Superintendent.

The board conducted hearings for various property assessment appeals, resulting in several adjustments and some decisions to maintain current assessments. Additionally, the board addressed previously heard appeals with deferred decisions and formally dismissed three property appeals due to the appellants' failure to appear. The board also voted to cancel a future regular meeting.

The board conducted hearings for various real estate and personal property tax assessment appeals, determining whether to maintain or reduce assessments for several properties. Decisions were also finalized for previously heard appeals that had been deferred. Additionally, the board processed dismissals for multiple appeals due to the appellants' failure to appear for their scheduled hearings.

The agenda for the meeting includes public comments, general business relevant to the building committee's scope, and an official adjournment.