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 Parking Lot Planning
Test holes were recently dug* and soil samples were taken from several parking lot locations two weeks ago. We expect to receive the results next week and discuss the results in-person with our project engineer at our Tuesday, July 12th meeting.
While the project engineer was on-site we also reviewed potential light locations and discussed all that has been shared with us from all that have reached out to us.
Once the engineer submits the final pre-project plan it will go before the Historic District Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission for further discussion(s); public input is always welcome.
*Thank you Stephen Wasley, Dan Bottass, and Road Foreman Jamie Reid for helping comply with everything the engineer needed from us in that tightly scheduled visit.
Sharon ARPA Funds
The Selectmen began reviewing applications submitted to us by the ARPA Advisory Committee at our second May meeting. For those interested in the process, ARPA Advisory Committee ZOOM meeting recordings are very informative.
Allocations approved on June 1st were:
- The American Legion Post #126 received $8,000 to replace a 36-year-old hot air furnace.
- The Edward received $28,000 for back taxes, rent, payroll, and insurance (pandemic lockdown).
- Sharon Tavern received $15,000 for back taxes, rent, utility bills, and outstanding invoices (pandemic lockdown).
- Lower Deer Run Road received $33,170 to provide internet access to four homes via Comcast.
- Silver Lake Shores Road received $38,000 for lost HOA fees, drainage, road maintenance, and a dry hydrant for 57 households.
- Sharon United Methodist Church received $10,000 for expenses and lost revenue during the pandemic.
- Sharon Day Care Center received $10,000 for renovations to newly acquired spaces that will accommodate 18 more students.
- Sharon Town Hall received $90,000 for a new generator.
- Sharon Sewer and Water received $82,000 for three new generators and the repair of their existing generator.
Acoustical Project in the Chapin Conference Room
Again, a big thank you to Kent McCoy and David Moore for coordinating the acoustical study of the Chapin Conference Room by the University of Hartford.
Pricing estimates have been requested and we hope to have these prices for discussion at our July 12th meeting.
Fuel Prices
Eleven fuel bid requests were sent out, we received one back from Taylor Oil.
- Unleaded Gas- $5.16 per gallon
- Diesel Fuel- $5.16 per gallon
- #2 Fuel Oil- $5.08 per gallon
- Propane- $2.69 per gallon
Things To Be Aware Of-
Summer Concert Series begins...TOMORROW!
Wednesday is the Sharon Park and Rec's first free concert of the summer at Veterans' Field, Sharon Station Road, Sharon, Connecticut.
Come on down and hear the great sounds of The Jukebox Junkies.
Weather forecast is clear skies and temps in the low 80’s.
Don’t forget the picnic basket!
Selectmen Support Maintaining all Vital Services at Sharon Hospital
Dr. David Kurish was present at the June 14th Board of Selectmen meeting to emphasize the situation at Sharon Hospital with their plans to eliminate vital services. These changes could ultimately close the hospital.
The Boards of Selectmen of Cornwall and Kent have recently adopted Resolutions to Support & Maintain all Vital Services at Sharon Hospital. Dr. Kurish asked that Sharon's Board do the same.
A draft Statement was reviewed. Mr. Jones made a motion that the BOS adopt and sign the Statement of Support to Maintain all Vital Services at Sharon Hospital, seconded by Mr. Flanagan, with all in favor.
Our Board thanked Dr. Kurish for attending the meeting and for his help with this issue.
Beach Passes & Transfer Station Passes are Available
Come to the Office of Selectmen Monday through Friday, 9am to Noon and 1pm to 4pm.
Salisbury/Sharon Transfer Station
Sharon Center School June Presentation
Sharon Energy & Environment Commission Solar Array Project
Solar Array at Sharon Center School.
We are waiting on the Planning and Zoning and Board of Education's review.
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
- Crack Sealing (Low Road, and Jackson Hill Road will be first)
- Guard Rail work on Sharon Valley Road, Mudge Pond Road, Sharon Station Road.
Town Trees
- Lewis Tree Service (Eversource contractor) continues working on dead and dying trees (currently they are scheduled to trim and cut across the entire town).
- Mitchelltown Road and Pinch of Rocks Road have been selected for Eversource's "Resiliency program." Sharon is one of only 15 Towns in Connecticut that have been selected for this program. All property owners will be contacted shortly by Eversource.
Paving Projects
Sharon Valley Road is this year's paving project. We expect work to begin in August.
History Share-
Let Them Eat Cake!
Kathy Clegg's recipe for Coca-Cola Cake 1982, "Recipes from Sharon Kitchens."
