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Dear {First Name},
The Board of Selectmen Report follows up on topics we shared with you last month and things we've been working on and discussing since then. If you have a specific topic that you want to know more about, feel free to call 860-364-5789 or email me at brent_c@sharon-ct.org.
What's Happened Since Our Last Newsletter-
Broadband Update
We voted August 23 to send Comcast's proposal to partner with the town to provide high-speed internet access to residents currently unserved to the Board of Finance. The Board of Finance plans to meet early in September and, if the proposal is approved, a Town Meeting will be scheduled for residents to vote.
Visit the Broadband Task Force website for more details and video.
Town Hall Parking Lot Planning
Our parking lot engineer will present to the Historic District Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission at their September meetings.
If approved, the project can go out to bid.
Sharon ARPA Funds
The Selectmen began reviewing applications submitted by the ARPA Advisory Committee at our second May meeting. For those interested in the process, ARPA Advisory Committee ZOOM meeting recordings are very informative.
Allocation approved in July:
- H&H Educators, LLC for $21,000.
- Assistance with bills (three individuals) for $3,506.28.
- Chore Services for $10,000.
- Sharon Housing Authority for $50,000.
- The Equus Effect for $50,000.
Affordable Housing
The latest Sharon Housing Affordability Plan is still within its 35-day viewing period. Please review it as we would like to move forward and discuss this plan with Sharon residents in late September/early October.
Acoustical Project in the Chapin Conference Room
The Board of Finance approved the purchase and installation of sound capturing acoustical panels to improve the acoustics in the Chapin Meeting Room. The material is on order, and we expect installation by early October.
Things To Be Aware Of-
Speed Humps on Hilltop Road
The road engineer spent several hours monitoring traffic and meeting with Hilltop Residents for their input and has provided us with his initial thoughts and speed hump placement recommendations.
Selectmen Support Maintaining all Vital Services at Sharon Hospital
We continue to support all that are assisting in the effort to maintain vital services at Sharon Hospital.
Salisbury/Sharon Transfer Station
Up-to-date information is available via the Salisbury/Sharon Transfer Station website.
Sharon Energy & Environment Commission Solar Array Project
The proposed resolution from CT Green Bank was approved on August 18th. CT Green Bank will next meet with Planning and Zoning and the Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Commission.
Per State Statute 8-24, the Planning and Zoning Commission needs to submit a report on the site plan on the project concept and have the developer submit a site plan application, and Town Meeting must authorize the long-term commitment of municipal property to transaction. As the P&Z Commission has conceptually approved the project, Town Attorney DiBella recommended our board set a town meeting, we did, and it was approved.
Sharon Fire Department, Inc. Engine 3
The Sharon Fire Department is currently fundraising to replace Engine 3.
Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 357, Sharon CT 06069.
Town Information & Events
Visit- https://www.sharonct.org/
COVID-19-
COVID Information
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Road Work and Maintenance-
Maintenance
- Crack Sealing (Low Road and Jackson Hill Road)
Town Trees
- Lewis Tree Service (Eversource contractor) continues working on dead and dying trees (currently they are scheduled to trim and cut across the entire town).
Paving Projects
Sharon Valley Road is currently being paved and we have created a new intersection at Route 343 (Amenia Road). For many years residents have requested that we address the speed issues on the Route 343 end of Sharon Valley Road. Vehicles barely tapped the brakes as they entered it from Amenia Road. The road crew working with the Selectmen, State D.O.T. and residents came up with a solution and that is what you currently see. It's a good solution and we hope it helps.
History Share-
Town Hall before the columns
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