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-

Sharon Green Committee's Granite Project Part Two

• Work is now scheduled to begin in early June. This project will add granite curbing to the Main Street side of the Green.

Comcast Contract

• Build out work continues. Caroline Drive was the first unserved road to be wired. The Town Beach & Veterans Field are scheduled to have Wi-Fi very soon. Sign up for the task force newsletter for updates.

Sharon ARPA Fund Approvals

• 67 Main Street request for $7,000
• 15 New Street request for $8,000

ARPA Fund Report

Town Health Department & Health Districts

The Town of Sharon is now a member of the Housatonic Valley Health District.

Sidewalks

Selectman Jones' application to the Northwest Council of Governments for a T.R.I.P grant (the State program for small-town improvements to infrastructure) to replace all town asphalt sidewalks with concrete was submitted and we are waiting on the State's decision.

Speed Humps

The Hilltop Speed Humps are included in the 5-year Capital Plan, approved by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance. If approved by the Town at the Town Budget Hearing, they can be paid for with Local Capital Improvement Project (LoCIP) funds.

Things To Be Aware Of-

Sharon Green Keeper

The new Town Green Keeper, Scott Flint, started Thursday, April 20th.

Budget Hearing/Town Meeting on April 28th at 7pm

• Discuss the 2023/24 Town Budget.

High School Budget Referendum is Tuesday, May 2nd from Noon to 8pm

Barns

The Town of Sharon Planning and Zoning Commission adopted a new regulation in January of 2022, to help protect the architectural integrity of these historic structures (Barns), which requires a Special Exception Article III, Section 3 J, “Proposed Conversion of Old Barn Buildings,” The intent of the recently adopted regulation is to encourage the economic viability of maintaining, restoring and reusing old barns which no longer are associated with farming or agriculture. Existing barn building may be converted to other uses subject to conditions.

From the Assessors Office

Applications for property tax credit are available at the Assessor’s office. To qualify, a homeowner must meet the following criteria:

A homeowner must live in the home for which the credit is being sought and have owned the home on or before October 1, 2022.

A homeowner must have reached the age of 65 by the end of 2022, although totally disabled homeowners are eligible regardless of age.

           The income limits are:   Single   $40,300       Married   $ 49,100

Proof of all income received for 2022 must be provided. If you file an Income Tax Return, a copy must be provided. If you receive Social Security benefits, a copy of your SSA 1099 must be provided. The filing period is February 1, 2023 through May 15, 2023.

If you have any questions, please contact the Assessor’s office. Office hours are Monday, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

The Selectmen Continue to 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.

Affordable Housing

The Sharon Housing Affordability Plan 

Sharon Classic Road Race is May 6th

Sign up today!

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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Text COVIDCT to 888-777 or sign up at http://ct.gov/covidupdates. This is the best way to stay up-to-date and current.

Sharon Center School-

April Newsletter

Please take a look at what's happening at Sharon Center School. March edition of News from the Nest  

Road Work and Maintenance-

Maintenance

• Cleaning of roadside drainage areas
• Grading gravel roads. Working counterclockwise this year- West Woods Road #1, Lambert Road, Keeler Road, Weber Road, West Woods Road #2, Loper Road, Modley Road, Herb Road, etc...

Town Trees

• Lewis Tree has finished work on Keeler Road and will be cutting and trimming on Lambert Road and West Woods Road #1 and #2 very soon.

History Share-

Morris Paley's Farm. Corner of Millerton Road and Sharon Valley Road.