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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-
Sharon Green Committee's Granite Project Part II
The Sharon Green Commitee's Granite Project Part II is complete. RAR Excavating & Building, LLC of Torrington did an amazing job.
Big thank you to our road crew for their help with the granite delivery and off-loading.
Comcast Build
Update from Comcast's project manager Matt Skane: "Please see the attached notice that includes all anticipated underground activity over the next 30-days. As you’ll see, we’re still working in the initial underground areas while we wait on make ready (telephone pole access)."
Jill Drew and the Taskforce featured in a CT Mirror newspaper article on the need for high-speed internet. Sign up for the task force newsletter for more information and future updates.
Sharon ARPA Fund Approvals
No new approvals.
Town Fuel Bids
Eleven fuel bid forms were mailed out with only two being received.
- Taylor Oil:
- Unleaded plus gas $2.49 with $ .27 delivery per gallon
- Diesel fuel - $2.50 with $ .27 delivery per gallon
- #2 Fuel Oil - $2.33 with $ .27 delivery per gallon
- Propane - $2.59 per gallon or guaranteed price of $2.69
- Firehouse Fuels:
- Propane - $1.74 per gallon guaranteed
Taylor Oil was awarded the unleaded plus gas, diesel fuel and #2 fuel oil bids and Firehouse Fuels was awarded the guaranteed propane bid.
Rolling Hills and Dug Road Drainage Study
The Board corrected the cost of this project at our June 14th meeting. The cost is $39,500. As noted in our May newsletter, this is an important project as it impacts three town roads and helps us to formulate a construction plan that prevents future damage and road closures.
LOCIP Projects for 2023
Town Meeting approved all three projects.
- The Green Curbing Project $30,000 (Public Park improvement)
- Hazardous Tree Removal or Trimming $40,000
- Hilltop Road Speed Humps $30,000 (Roads-renovation)
Connecticut's Local Capital Improvement Program (LoCIP) distributes formula-based entitlement funds to municipalities to reimburse the cost of eligible local capital improvement projects such as road, bridge or public building construction activities.
Sidewalks
We are still waiting on the State's decision on 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.
Things To Be Aware Of-
Town Meeting, July 11th at 6PM
A Town Meeting has been called for July 13, 2023, at 6PM “Due to the exigent situation created by the condition of the Sharon Center School roof and the urgent need for repair.
The warning is: "Shall the Town expend the sum of up to $550,000 to repair, replace and/or renew the School roof as recommended by the Board of Education and approved by the Board of Finance?”
This is a very important meeting, please attend.
Housatonic River "Wild and Scenic" Update
At our June 27th meeting, Bill Tingley of the Housatonic River Commission (HRC) updated us on the progress they have made with their management plan for the Housatonic River that will guide the use of federal funds to address important issues along the river. Any specific request by HRC will have to be presented to and approved by the National Park Service (NPS).
HRC submitted a preliminary budget to NPS in March of this year to have federal funds available starting in July of this year. The budget was approved by HRC after consultation with DEEP, FirstLight, Housatonic Valley Association, and the Northwest Hills Council of Governments. NHCOG has been appointed fiscal agent for HRC to account for the receipt and expenditure of federal funds from NPS. HRC will receive $136,000 from this grant. HRC’s next meeting is July 11, 2023, at 7:30PM.
Town Health Department & Health District Change
The Town of Sharon is now a member of the Housatonic Valley Health District.
The Future of the Community Center/Teen Center
The BOS has set September 9, 2023, at Noon, at Town Hall as the day, time, and location for public presentations on what the future use of the Community Center could be. Bring your ideas.
July 30th Bicycle Event to support Sharon Audubon
Ready Set Go Adventures will be riding a number of gravel road in town to support Sharon Audubon Center on July 30, 2023. The times they will be riding trough are roughly 11am to 2pm. This is the RSG event website.
Dog License Renewal begins in June
See the Town Clerk web page for forms and details.
Salisbury/Sharon Transfer Station
Up-to-date information is available via the Salisbury/Sharon Transfer Station website.
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.
For Town Information, Meeting Dates, Agendas, Minutes & Events
Visit- https://www.sharonct.org/
COVID-19-
COVID Information
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Sharon Center School-
June Newsletter
Please take a look at what's happening at Sharon Center School. May/June edition of News from the Nest
Road Work and Maintenance-
Maintenance
- Grading gravel roads
- Patch paving roads prior to chip sealing
- Tree clean-up
- Drainage work
- Truck & vehicle repair
Town Trees
- Lewis Tree will be cutting and trimming dangerous trees on West Woods Road #1 and #2 very soon.
History Share-
This past week we lost Marshall Miles. Marshall was a very important member of our communities who truly loved his craft and eagerly fired up the microphone when an event occurred that the public needed information on- storms and power outages especially. Day-to-day it was interesting stories, and interviews, and updates on town news and events and meetings. For us, the meeting part was very helpful because people could watch our meetings whenever they wished to, and a lot of people did. A few days before his sudden passing, he posted a Mark Twain quote on his social media page... "the reports of my death are premature..." so we'll share another Twain quote back to remind us that "Death is the starlit strip between the companionship of yesterday and the reunion of tomorrow." and Marshall's legacy and voice will live on forever.
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