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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 pursuing the opportunity to install a Solar Array at Sharon Center School via Connecticut Green Bank's "SolarMap" program.
The project is currently being reviewed by the Inland Wetlands & Watercourse Commission.
Comcast Build
Update from Comcast's project manager Matt Skane: "The initial underground areas are under construction while we wait on make ready (telephone pole access)." Hooperfields Road was recently installed.
Sharon ARPA Fund Approvals
No new approvals.
Town Hall Parking Lot
We are moving ahead with the Town Hall Parking Lot. EV Charging stations have been ordered and Eversource will soon add a new service line to power the chargers and generator. We will go to Planning and Zoning next month to discuss the lighting and drainage plans.
Rolling Hills and Dug Road Drainage Study
The project has begun, the results will help us to 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 Hump contract with RAR has been signed and the signage has been ordered. We expect installation 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-
Town Meeting Result
The Town voted in favor of expending the sum of up to $550,000 to repair, replace and/or renew the Sharon Center School roof as recommended by the Board of Education and approved by the Board of Finance.
Town Health Department & Health District Change
The Town of Sharon is now a member of the Housatonic Valley Health District. The Town needs a representative on the Housatonic Valley Health District Board. Anyone interested should contact the Selectmen’s Office.
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.
July 30th Bicycle Event to support Sharon Audubon
Ready Set Go Adventures will be riding a number of gravel road in town to support Sharon Audubon Center on July 30, 2023. The times they will be riding through are roughly 11am to 2pm. This is the RSG event website.
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 62th Annual Sharon on the Green Arts & Crafts Fair is Saturday, August 6, 2022 - 10:00am to 5pm.
The Annual Sharon on the Green Arts and Crafts Fair is held on the Sharon Town Green the first Saturday in August. There are typically 60-80 vendors offering original works. The show opens at 10am and closes up at 5pm rain or shine. Food services are available. This is a free event.
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