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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 Center School Solar Project
The Sharon Energy & Environment Commission (SEEC) continues to pursue the opportunity to install a Solar Array at Sharon Center School via Connecticut Green Bank's "SolarMap" program.
This opportunity was recently reviewed by the Sharon Inland Wetlands & Watercourse Commission which deemed by unanimous vote that this project was out of their jurisdiction. Planning and Zoning review is next.
Comcast Build
Comcast provided a project update on Aug. 22 to the Sharon Board of Selectmen. It reported that 23 homes are now "serviceable," meaning high-speed internet is now available, and it expects another 38 homes to be ready by the end of September. Comcast is doing the hardest part now, the underground trenching, while it waits for approval of its applications to attach its wires to utility poles.
Town Hall Parking Lot
We are moving ahead with the Connecticut STEAP supported Town Hall Parking Lot improvements. The EV Charging stations, and town hall generator have been ordered and we are meeting with Planning and Zoning in September to discuss lighting and drainage plans.
Rolling Hills and Dug Road Drainage Study
The project results will be shared in our next newsletter. The purpose of this study is to help us formulate a construction plan that prevents future damage and road closures.
LOCIP Projects for 2023
Town Meeting approved all three projects last month and this month the State of Connecticut has approved all projects as well.
- The Green Curbing Project $30,000 (Public Park improvement)
- Hazardous Tree Removal or Trimming $40,000
- Hilltop Road Speed Humps $30,000 (Roads-renovation)
The Speed Humps were installed and painted in August.
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-
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.
Town Hall Human Resources Consultant
The Town voted in favor of adding an HR consultant line item in the 2023/2024 budget to assist with employee issues, succession planning, and compensation. At our September 15th meeting we will discuss our needs with Carol and Jerry Kardas of KardasLarson.com.
Town Health Department & Health District Change
The Town of Sharon is now a member of the Housatonic Valley Health District. Casey Flanagan is our representative on the Housatonic Valley Health District Board.
State Office of Health and Safety denies Nuvance's request to close maternity
The CT Office of Health Strategy (OHS) has DENIED Nuvance’s application to close the Sharon Hospital maternity unit in its Proposed Final Decision!! Nuvance has until Sept. 18 to respond to OHS.
Salisbury/Sharon Transfer Station
Up-to-date information is available via the Salisbury/Sharon Transfer Station website.
*Clean-up of the old transfer station on Route 41 has begun. Salisbury and Sharon are splitting the cost 60/40.
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-
Newsletter
Please take a look at what's happening at Sharon Center School. News from the Nest
Road Work and Maintenance-
Maintenance
- Grading gravel roads
- Roadside Mowing
- Tree clean-up
- Drainage work
- Truck & vehicle repair
Town Trees
- Lewis Tree has begun cutting and trimming dangerous trees on West Woods Road #1 and #2.
History Share-
The Sharon Valley Industries
As you walk the track around Veterans Field, be sure to make a stop at the Limekiln and read the historic sign about the Valley industries and products.
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