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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-
Broadband Update
We vote (as a town) on Comcast's proposal October 28th at 6 pm (town meeting site to be determined). Attorney Daniel Rosemark has been hired to review Comcast's proposal and advise the town prior to the town vote at a rate of $300 per hour.
Town Hall Parking Lot Planning
The Historic District Commission denied the current Parking Lot plan. It goes to Planning and Zoning next for their opinion. The parking lot engineer and First Selectman will be at the Planning and Zoning meeting on October 12th.
The parking lot improvements are possible because of a 2020 State of Connecticut STEAP Grant. This grant expires August 2023.
Via CT.Gov's Office of the Governor Press Release: "Sharon: $125,000 in state funding has been approved for parking lot improvements, including EV charging stations, at the municipal parking lot."
Sharon ARPA Funds
The Selectmen began reviewing applications submitted 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 in September:
- Individual request for rent and car expense's $2,000.00.
Affordable Housing
The Sharon Housing Affordability Plan was approved and adopted.
Acoustical Project in the Chapin Conference Room
The installation of sound capturing acoustical panels is complete.
Once 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 and getting us pointed in the right direction. Without your help, this would never have been possible. I wish I could get a special pass to have Harry Hall and Ed Kirby back for an evening to experience the improvements. I know they both would be pleased.
Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes
Things To Be Aware Of-
Special Town Meeting- October 28th
Items include Re-approving the expenditure of $105,432.89 from the Capital Non-recurring Account for Phase 2 of the Green Rehabilitation Project; expending a total of $310,402 to purchase the two trucks with $150,000 from the Equipment Replacement Account and the balance to come from the Undesignated Fund; expending $800,000 out of the Undesignated Fund for the COMCAST Broadband Partnership; and to authorize the First Selectman to sign the contract with COMCAST. We will send out a "Special Town Meeting E-mail" with all details on October 19, 2022.
Speed Humps on Hilltop Road
Here is one final look at the speed hump placement recommendations. A town vote is next (date to be discussed and decided on). Please reach out to us if you have questions or concerns or thoughts and/or ideas.
Selectmen 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. Save Sharon Hospital will have an event on the Green October 16th from 2 pm to 4 pm.
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. CT Green Bank will next meet with Planning and Zoning and the Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Commission.
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.
Sharon Fire Department & Ambulance Squad Fundraiser
A very big THANK YOU to Graham Klemm and Cody O'Kelly for hosting a very successful fundraising event. One of the best on record, if not the best.
Via Thalia MacMillan: "As the sun was setting tonight on our wine tasting, I think I speak for all of us in the department when I say we are truly so grateful for so many things.
First - our phenomenal hosts this evening- Graham Klemm and Cody O'Kelly. Without such a beautiful gesture of sharing their home, we wouldn't have been able to do this.
Second - Paleys Farm Market, JP Giffords, Jams Food Shop, Sharon Healthcare Center Culinary Department, and Carol Bonci. Please help us thank them!!
Third - All those who came and/or signed up!!!! We had over 230 people come to the event but over 400 people registered!
Fourth - Kent Wine and Spirit who helped us to organize everything! If anyone wishes to purchase wine that they tried tonight, the fire department receives a percentage of this. Please call them if you are interested!
Finally, to my fellow volunteers who worked tirelessly at the event - both before, during, and after. I raise a glass to you all. You are such a dedicated group that I am proud to serve with."
Town Information & Events
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COVID-19-
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Sharon Center School-
September Newsletter
See what's happening at Sharon Center School. September edition of News from the Nest.
Road Work and Maintenance-
Maintenance
- The Dug Road drainage pipe is complete (Salisbury side of town)
- The Modley Road pavement repair work is complete (Kent side of town)
- Crack Sealing on Low Road, Jackson Hill Road, Skiff Mountain Road is complete
- Low Road cost: $11,585
- Jackson Road cost: $8,307
- Skiff Mountain Road cost: $3,112
We use Connecticut Sealcoating. Connecticut Sealcoating is the best in NWConnecticut for professionalism, quality and cost, we've used them since 2015. On top of their Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, and Value... they help us. They are the company that lined the Fire Department (free) and River Road/Dawn Hill (free *2). They are a great partner to our town.
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).
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Eversource has begun its "Let them Bee" work on Mitcheltown Road. We were one of 15 Connecticut towns selected to have a troublesome tree road addressed by replacing troublesome trees above the wires with trees that will not grow above the wires. As an added bonus- the replacement trees are pollinator friendly. If it is successful, the next road to be addressed is White Hollow Road.
Paving Projects
Sharon Valley Road on Route 343 end is complete. Next, we will fill in roadside areas that need topsoil and hydro-seed. Finalization of the Route 361 end will depend on our road repair budget. We're currently talking about that.
History Share-
View from Main Street to Upper Main Street and the library.
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