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Ashford Our Town Our Future
This is a core committee meeting for the Ashford Our Town Our Future planning group. The agenda includes discussion of a volunteer recognition program, strategic planning for future projects, an update on the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), project updates, and new member recruitment. The meeting is primarily procedural and focused on ongoing planning efforts without specific actionable items or financial details.
- Discuss Ashford Volunteer Recognition Program
- Discuss potential future projects and strategic planning
- POCD update
- Project updates
- New member recruitment
Board of Selectmen
The Selectmen will review and potentially act on a Right-to-Farm Ordinance, a resolution to apply for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant for the Pompey Hollow Senior Housing Renovation Project, and tax collection services. They will also consider board appointments and tax refunds.
- Right-to-Farm Ordinance – Review/Action
- Resolution to approve Small Cities CDBG application for Pompey Hollow Senior Housing Renovation
- Tax Collection Services – Review/Action
- Appointment to Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
- Tax Refunds consideration
Board of Education (ABOE)
The scheduled regular meeting for the Ashford Board of Education has been cancelled.
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Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen is reviewing and approving a resolution to authorize submission and execution of FEMA, Homeland Security, and other emergency services grants. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
- Authorizing resolution for FEMA, Homeland Security, and other emergency services grants
The Board of Selectmen approved an authorizing resolution allowing the Town to submit grant applications to FEMA, Homeland Security, and other emergency services. The resolution also authorizes the First Selectman to execute necessary documents. The motion passed unanimously.
- Approved Authorizing Resolution for FEMA/Homeland Security grants (unanimous)
Board of Finance
The Ashford Board of Finance will discuss the nature of different town funds and receive an update on the 24-25 Annual Report. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and public comment.
- Approve minutes from May 7 and June 11, 2026
- Update on 24-25 Annual Report
- Discussion on nature of different funds
The board unanimously approved the May 7, 2026 regular meeting minutes with two abstentions. The June 11, 2026 minutes were tabled because insufficient members were present. Discussions included the annual report process and creating a fund reference document.
- Approved May 7, 2026 regular meeting minutes (unanimous; two abstentions)
- Tabled June 11, 2026 regular meeting minutes (insufficient quorum)
- Discussed annual report process; agreed to request department submissions with September deadline
- Agreed to create a reference document on fund sources, restrictions, and spending authority
Economic Development Commission
The commission is focusing on strategic priorities for 2026-27. Key goals include recruiting full membership, surveying active businesses, and optimizing tourism assets.
- 2026-27 Strategic Priorities planning
- Business support opportunity surveys
- Tourism asset optimization
- Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) role fulfillment
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen is meeting to discuss a solar photovoltaic system installation. The primary goal is to review and potentially approve a Letter of Intent with the Connecticut Green Bank.
- Letter of Intent for solar photovoltaic system at Ashford School
Library Board of Trustees
The Babcock Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to review routine reports and discuss minor updates. Key items include an update on new shelving for the children's section and planning the summer meeting schedule. The board will also hear a report on children's programming from the library specialist.
- Update on shelving installation in children's section
- Treasurer's report on certificate of deposit and second checking account
- Review of Robert's Rules of Order for small boards
- Discussion of summer meeting schedule
- Report on children's programming by library specialist Chonte Fields
The Board of Trustees did not convene an official meeting because a quorum was not present. Members held an informal discussion regarding library updates and a shelving proposal for the children's area. No votes were taken and no official actions were decided.
Economic Development Commission
The Ashford Economic Development Commission will review its expenditure report, finalize a videographer contract for local tourism promotion, and discuss funding for summer concerts. Members will also address a recent letter on blighted properties sent to the Board of Selectmen and update plans for business outreach and chamber membership. The agenda focuses on administrative updates, strategic planning, and coordinating with other town committees.
- Finalize videographer contract for tourism promotion
- Review budget expenditure report and summer concerts support
- Address blighted properties letter and regulations to Board of Selectmen
- Decide on website status and recruit new commission members
- Evaluate Northeastern CT Chamber membership and TLGV relocation meeting
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will meet to review ongoing local initiatives. Discussions will focus on trail maintenance and community outreach programs.
- Trail work in Langhammer and Tremko
- Adopt a Road program
- Celebration of Ashford The Gem of NE CT update
- CC mailbox/Nips Fund
The commission discussed using NIPS fund money to create an 'Adopt a Road' cleanup program. Members also reviewed updates on the Healthy Watershed event, upcoming invasive plant workshops, and pending bridge repairs on the Langhammer trail.
- Approval of 05/18/2026 minutes held until 07/27/2026 meeting
- Proposed 'Adopt a Road' program requires future proposal to First Selectwoman
Board of Education (ABOE)
The Board of Education will meet to determine the schedule for July and August meetings. The board will also receive an update regarding solar energy initiatives.
- Solar project update
- Scheduling of July and August meetings
Agriculture Commission
The Ashford Agriculture Commission is meeting to discuss pending business, including a Right to Farm ordinance, membership, and citizen columns. There will be a public hearing period and round table discussion.
- Right to Farm ordinance discussion
- Membership updates
- Citizen columns
The commission approved the minutes from the May 21 meeting. No new business was introduced, and the election of a chair was postponed due to low attendance. The commission established a new official town email address for communications.
- Approved May 21, 2026 minutes (3-0)
- Postponed election of commission chair
- Adopted [email protected] for official communications
Board of Selectmen
The June 15, 2026 regular meeting of the Ashford Board of Selectmen has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will occur.
Board of Finance
The Board discussed the annual report process and the nature of various town funds, but took no votes on any substantive items. Approval of the previous meeting's minutes was tabled due to insufficient members present for a majority vote. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote.
- Tabled approval of May 7, 2026 minutes due to insufficient members for majority vote
- Approved adjournment unanimously
Housing Authority
The Housing Authority approved a $1,819,954 bid from Orlando Annulli & Sons for the CDBG rehabilitation project at Pompey Hollow Senior Housing. The board also reviewed rent stratification, a strategic plan, and approved minutes from the previous meeting.
- Approved May 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved $1,819,954 CDBG rehabilitation bid from Orlando Annulli & Sons (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The PZC voted unanimously to approve edits to the 2026-2036 Plan of Conservation and Development, advancing it to the next stage with an effective date of July 14, 2026. The commission also unanimously approved a modification of a special permit for an 8,000SF multi-purpose building for Our Companions. Minutes from April 13, 2026 were approved unanimously.
- Approved 2026-2036 POCD edits and advancement to next stage (9-0)
- Approved modification of special permit for Our Companions 8,000SF building (9-0)
- Approved minutes of April 13, 2026 PZC meeting (unanimous)
Parks & Recreation Commission
The meeting covered program updates and summer planning but took no votes on new policies, contracts, or ordinances. Only the prior meeting's minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen unanimously endorsed the draft Plan of Conservation and Development with several edits, including additions to staff lists, community groups, and a revised description of the Cadlerock property. They also approved a volunteer recognition program, two agricultural commission appointments, and a new Executive Assistant job description.
- Approved minutes of April 20 regular meeting with correction (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of May 12 special meeting (unanimous)
- Approved Our Town Our Future volunteer recognition program (unanimous)
- Appointed Danielle Larese to Agriculture Commission regular member (unanimous)
- Appointed Thomas Samperi as Agriculture Commission alternate (unanimous)
- Endorsed Plan of Conservation and Development draft with edits (unanimous)
- Approved Executive Assistant job description with title change (unanimous)