Greetings!
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-
Town Hall Technology Upgrade Planning
Request for Proposals for an overall third-party IT assessment of Town Hall are due March 26th at 4PM. The short version of the RFP is:
"The Town of Sharon CT is seeking a third-party to conduct an overall
IT assessment: including (but not limited to) current computers,
computer software, WiFi, email, cyber security, network architecture,
IT governance, broadband service, business continuity, and system equipment location."
Town Hall Parking Lot Planning
WMC Consulting Engineers' initial parking lot layout plan has been shared and discussed with town employees and residents that abut the parking lot. Everyone's thoughts and ideas are currently being considered and from these discussions a second preliminary plan will be prepared. The First Selectman and our Building Official/Fire Marshall met with Eversource and their Electronic Vehicle provider two weeks ago to get a better understanding of the type of EV charging stations available currently.
Sharon ARPA Advisory Committee
The Board of Selectmen were updated and advised of the ARPA Advisory Committee's opinion of two fast track projects they felt were worthy of approval. After discussion, two projects: $15,000 for Sharon Audubon and $3,000 for Hotchkiss Library were approved but not unanimously by the board. The ARPA Advisory Committee will have their final recommendations on current ARPA project requests in late March/early April.
Broadband Improvement
Sertex LLC's fiber network engineering & cost analysis was delivered at our February 8th meeting and is under review. The next step is to go over the report with Sertex and members of the task force.
For the most recent task force updates, sign-up for the Sharon Connect Task Force Newsletter it contains everything you want to know about the broadband improvement efforts here in Sharon.
Affordable Housing Steering Committee
The Sharon Housing Plan Steering Committee held its first Affordable Housing Steering Committee Public Forum on February 24th. The ZOOM call was very well attended. If you missed it, you can watch it here:
Access Passcode: H5xmT?k4
Sharon's Town Affordable Housing Steering Committee members are Dale C. Jones, Larry Moskowitz, Pat Whelan, and Bob Whelan. Jocelyn Ayer is our consultant.
Things To Be Aware Of-
Town Annual Report 2021-2022
The Town Annual Report is now available at Town Hall.
Town Budget Discussions 2022-2023
We are currently discussing the annual town budget. Our next discussion is March 1st at 3pm.
Sharon Center School Video Newsletter for February
Sharon Center School Principal Search Survey
The Region 1 administration and the Sharon Principal Search Committee want to hear from as many members of the Sharon community as possible on what they feel is most important with regards to the selection of the next Principal for Sharon Center School. Principal Search Survey.
The 37th Sharon Classic Road Race is May 7
Mark your calendars! The Sharon Classic Road Race is back with a whole new racecourse and starting place. This year's race will begin and end at Veterans' Field in Sharon Valley.
Salisbury/Sharon Transfer Station Website
Up-to-date information is now available via the Salisbury/Sharon Transfer Station website.
Thank you to the Salisbury/Sharon Transfer Station Recycling Advisory Committee (TRAC) for providing this very helpful resource.
Sharon Energy & Environment Commission Solar Array Project
The Sharon Energy & Environment Commission (SEEC) continues pursuing the opportunity to install a Solar Array at Sharon Center School via Connecticut Green Bank's "SolarMap" program. We will update where this project is currently at our next board meeting on March 8th.
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
COVID-19-
COVID Information
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Road Work and Maintenance-
Maintenance
Town Trees
- The crew continues working on dead trees as the weather permits.
- Our Tree Warden continues working on dead or dying trees as well. Recently he was on Sharon Valley and Hidden Lane (currently his crews are on Northrup Road).
- Lewis Tree Service (Eversource contractor) continues working on dead trees (currently they are scheduled to trim and cut across the entire town).
- Eversource and their new Tree Arborist were in this past week to discuss the town and coordinating with residents as they make their way across town from now until May/June.
History Share-
Sharon Fire Department Members in Uniform. C.1950
Back row, left to right: Pitcher, Jerry; Adams, Fred; Kinney, Roswell; Pitcher, William; Albig, George; Wilbur, Charles; Petit, Arthur; McKee, John; Aakjar, Peter; Klunn, Cornelius; McNeil, Perry; Bristol, Newt; Carberry, Paul; Kaminsky, John; Duffy, David; Duffy, Ronald
Front Row, left to right: Flannigan, Buck; Selino, Peter; Kinsman, Kermit; McKee, Tom; Duplessis, Charles; Gillette, Reed; Carberry, Robert; Carley, Don; Reed, Bud; Golden, Claude "Red"; Hosier, George; McCann, Morris; Carberry, Don; Thompkins, William.
