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 Two

• Work is scheduled to begin in May and continue into the summer. This project will add granite curbing to the Main Street side of the Green.

Comcast Contract

• Work is underway and houses are being connected. The Town Beach is scheduled to have Wi-Fi very soon.

Town Hall Parking Lot Project

• We met with Eversource engineers this week to plan how we will get power to the EV Charging Stations (2 units/charging 4 cars) and the ARPA-funded Town Hall generator. Other aspects of the project are currently paused.

Sharon ARPA Funds

• No allocations were approved in March.

Town Health Department & Health Districts

A public hearing will be held on April 5th at 6PM to discuss how the Housatonic Valley Health District operates, what services they offer, and what these services cost. The public hearing will be followed by a town meeting to vote on whether or not the town wishes to join the health district.

Sidewalks

Selectman Jones reported that he has submitted his application with 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.

Speed Humps

The Hilltop Speed Humps have been added to the 5-year Capital Plan by the Board of Selectmen to allow for them to be paid for with Local Capital Improvement Project (LoCIP) funds. The Board of Finance will review the 5-year Capital Plan at their next meeting.

Things To Be Aware Of-

Sharon Green Keeper

The Town's Green Keeper Stephen Wasley (see photo above) has retired. He will be sorely missed. Scott Flint was hired this Thursday as our new Town's Green Keeper.

Informational Hearing/Town Meeting on April 5th at 6pm

• Discuss/approve joining the Housatonic Valley Health District.

Barns

The Town of Sharon Planning and Zoning Commission adopted a new regulation in January of 2022, to help protect the architectural integrity of these historic structures (Barns), which requires a Special Exception Article III, Section 3 J, “Proposed Conversion of Old Barn Buildings,” The intent of the recently adopted regulation is to encourage the economic viability of maintaining, restoring and reusing old barns which no longer are associated with farming or agriculture. Existing barn building may be converted to other uses subject to conditions.

From the Assessors Office

Applications for property tax credit are available at the Assessor’s office. To qualify, a homeowner must meet the following criteria:

A homeowner must live in the home for which the credit is being sought and have owned the home on or before October 1, 2022.

A homeowner must have reached the age of 65 by the end of 2022, although totally disabled homeowners are eligible regardless of age.

           The income limits are:   Single   $40,300       Married   $ 49,100

Proof of all income received for 2022 must be provided. If you file an Income Tax Return, a copy must be provided. If you receive Social Security benefits, a copy of your SSA 1099 must be provided. The filing period is February 1, 2023 through May 15, 2023.

If you have any questions, please contact the Assessor’s office. Office hours are Monday, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

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.

Salisbury/Sharon Transfer Station

Up-to-date information is available via the Salisbury/Sharon Transfer Station website.

Affordable Housing

The Sharon Housing Affordability Plan 

Sharon Classic Road Race

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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

Visit- https://www.sharonct.org/

COVID-19-

COVID Information

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Text COVIDCT to 888-777 or sign up at http://ct.gov/covidupdates. This is the best way to stay up-to-date and current.

Sharon Center School-

March Newsletter

Please take a look at what's happening at Sharon Center School. March edition of News from the Nest  

Road Work and Maintenance-

Maintenance

• Cleaning of roadside drainage areas
• Roadside tree trimming and chipping. We have been delayed with roadside chipping recently because our chipper broke down. We'll be back this coming week.
• Boom mowing to cut back vines and brush encroaching into roadsides is a focus
• Addressing potholes and ice issues

Town Trees

• Our Town Tree Warden, Town Crew, and John Field Tree Service have continued working hard to clear dead and dangerous trees all over town. Work is now taking place on Sharon Mountain Road and East Street.
• Lewis Tree is on Keeler Road and will be cutting and trimming on Lambert Road and West Woods Road #1 and #2.

History Share-

Katherine Loughlin O'Brien was a legendary teacher at Sharon Center School for 39 years.