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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
Work began on the Sharon Green Commitee's Granite Project Part II yesterday morning. Part II of the project will add granite curbing to the Main Street side of the Green. The initial steps are to cut the asphalt, dig the trench, establish the base for the granite slabs and install them. PARKING WILL BE LIMITED in this early period but will open as they head north with the slab installation.
Big thank you to our road crew for their help with the granite delivery and off-loading.
Comcast Build
Comcast is visiting Town Hall on June 6th at 6PM to share what they have done, what they are doing next, and answer any question(s) you may have. Sign up for the task force newsletter for more information and future updates.
Sharon ARPA Fund Approvals
No new approvals but we did correct the amount reported in April's newsletter on the 15 New Street approval amount, it was $7,450 not $8,000.
ARPA Fund Report
Town Communication and Safety Improvements
At our May 23rd meeting Selectman Flanagan explained that in the Town Budget for the Town Website, there are funds for a See-Click-Fix Request and a Civic-Ready Core Package totaling $8,577.50 with CivicPlus(our website provider). He and Linda Amerighi, the Website Administrator, believe this package is the easiest for our residents. The See-Click-Fix product allows residents to send a message to the appropriate department with a concern or problem and the resident will know that the message was read. Civic-Ready is a mass notification service system that notifies residents of various topics via telephone land-line, their cellphones, or email. Mr. Jones made a motion that the BOS authorize Mr. Colley to sign the Statement of Work with CivicPlus for the two systems at a total first year amount of $8,577.50, seconded by Mr. Flanagan, with all in favor.
Rolling Hills and Dug Road Drainage Study
The Board discussed the amount of damage that has occurred in the Rolling Hills Road, Dug Road, Low Road area of Town due to heavy rains, flooding and drainage failure over the past+ decade. It was acknowledged that the Road Crew has done a great job with damage repairs but in order to get appropriate drainage repairs done, the Road Foreman feels that a study is necessary. With this in mind, funds were placed in the 2023/24 budget and Cardinal Engineering, a leader in this field, has submitted a quote for a Rolling Hills Road and Dug Road Drainage Study and Proposed Improvements in the amount of $17,000.00 with estimated Direct Costs of $500. The proposal includes a meeting with Town of Sharon staff during the conceptual design phase, and the Board agreed that interested residents of this area need to and will be involved in order for them to feel comfortable with the study and proposed improvement plans. Mr. Flanagan made a motion that the BOS authorize First Selectman Colley to sign the Scope of Services with Cardinal Engineering, seconded by Mr. Jones, with all in favor.
Board of Finance Request
Selectman Jones made a motion to request the Board of Finance to approve to a Town Meeting receipt and expenditures from LOCIP funds for:
- The Green Curbing Project $30,000 (Public Park improvement)
- Hazardous Tree Removal or Trimming $40,000
- Hilltop Road Speed Humps $30,000 (Roads-renovation)
Selectman Flanagan seconded, with all in favor.
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-
Special Town Meeting, June 7th at 6PM
Special Town Meeting topic: Board of Education Six Year Capital Building Project Plan and Board of Education Proposed 2023-2024 budget.
Town Health Department & Health District Change
The Town of Sharon is now a member of the Housatonic Valley Health District.
Sharon Green Keeper
The new Town Green Keeper, Scott Flint, started on Thursday, April 20th and has been doing a great job. The Green looked beautiful for Monday's Memorial Day Parade.
May 12th Annual Town Budget Meeting Results
The Future of the Community Center/Teen Center
Selectman Flanagan asked that a discussion on the Community Center be added to our May 23rd meeting as there is the assumption around town that the BOS had already made a decision on the use of the building, which it has not. The building was closed last year and now with various issues behind the BOS, it is time to re-visit this topic. Mr. Flanagan has spoken with Attorney Randy DiBella who agrees that the BOS should hold an informational meeting to allow any group or individual who may want to make a presentation to the BOS/Town for use of the building to do so. At this informational meeting, presentations will be made and then time will be allowed for questions and answers on each proposal. After the informational meeting, Mr. Flanagan will be in contact with Attorney DiBella again to see what the next steps are.
After some discussion, Mr. Flanagan made a motion that the BOS set September 9, 2023, at Noon, at Town Hall as the day, time, and location for presentations on the future use of the Community Center, seconded by Mr. Colley, with all in favor.
The SHDC Celebrates the History of the Green
On Saturday, June 3rd the Sharon Historic District Commission is hosting "A Celebration of History on the Green" at Standard Space at 147 Main Street from 5-7PM. Refreshments will be provided by local merchants.
Hazardous Waste Day
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is on June 10th at the Falls Village Highway Garage. Residents can get their ticket from the Selectmen's Office.
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-
May/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
- 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-
1915- Town Clerk, James Wilbur at the ruins of Weed's Furnace. This was located between Weeds Dam Road and Calkinstown Road.
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