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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-
Special Town Meeting- October 28th
Items approved:
- The expenditure of $105,432.89 from the Capital Non-recurring Account for Phase 2 of the Green Rehabilitation Project
- $310,402 to purchase two new trucks with $150,000 from the Equipment Replacement Account and the balance from the Undesignated Fund.
Special Town Meeting- November 10th
Item approved:
Town Hall Parking Lot Project
A new Historic District Commission application was submitted by our office specifically for EV Charging Stations (2 units/charging 4 cars) and the ARPA funded generator that will power Town Hall during power outages. These EV charging stations are made possible via multiple grants via the State of Connecticut and Eversource. On Monday night our HDC application was approved. A Planning and Zoning application is the next step in the process.
Additional parking lot improvements (including lighting and drainage and added parking spaces) are still being discussed.
Sharon ARPA Funds
Allocations discussed in November:
We agreed to table any decision(s) concerning the Comcast proposal until after the special town meeting on November 10th.
We discussed the American Legion Post 126 application for $8,000- for air conditioning. The board voted to not allocate the ARPA funds requested.
Speed Humps on Hilltop Road
A town informational meeting was held on Thursday, November 3rd at 6pm. Speed hump quotes for Hilltop Road will be requested, received and presented within the 2023/24 budget cycle and will be discussed by the BOS, BOF, and if necessary, voted on at the Town 2023/24 Budget Meeting.
Sidewalks
At our November 9th meeting, Selectman Jones thanked our road crew for a good job done patching the sidewalks from North Main Street all the way down to New Street. Selectman Jones is currently exploring a Northwest Council of Governments grant to replace/improve all of the sidewalks in Sharon.
Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes
Things To Be Aware Of-
Christmas and Chanukah
The Town tree lighting is Saturday and it's at the new tree (just below Upper Main Street where it meets Main Street).
Chanukah with Carl is December 18th at 4:30pm on the Town Green in front of Town Hall. We're told that this year's festivities will have a special guest. Chanukah will also be celebrated on the 18th at Sharon Hospital.
Luminaries will be surrounding the Green (if the weather holds) for the Tree lighting Saturday.
The Sharon Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary's memory tree is at the front lobby of Town Hall. Contact the Selectmen Office to add your memory to the tree.
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. Testimony with the State is December 6th. We will be ZOOMING the hearing live from the 2nd Floor of Town Hall.
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, discussions with CT Green Bank and SEEC and the Selectmen have continued and have been moving in a positive direction. We met with CT Green Bank and Sharon Center School this Tuesday to keep this important project in play. CT Green Bank will next meet with Planning and Zoning and the Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Commission.
Affordable Housing
The Sharon Housing Affordability Plan has been approved and adopted.
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.
2023 calendars to support the Fire Department and Engine #3 are available in the Town Clerk Office and at Sharon Pharmacy.
Town Information & Events
Visit- https://www.sharonct.org/
COVID-19-
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Sharon Center School-
November Newsletter
See what's happening at Sharon Center School. November edition of News from the Nest.
Road Work and Maintenance-
Maintenance
- Roadside drainage in preparation for winter
- Roadside leaf blowing in preparation for the winter months
- Speed signs will be removed for the winter months
Town Trees
- Our Town Tree Warden and Field Tree Service cleared dead and dangerous trees on Tichnor Road and Bowne Road this month.
Paving Projects
The paving project on the Sharon Valley Road (Millerton Road/Route 361 side) has been completed.
History Share-
We are very proud of the men the boys in this photo have become.
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