Beacon Falls
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Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission
The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission will review and discuss numerous pending permit applications for residential and commercial developments. Key items include a 94-unit project at Hopp Brook and several lot-specific permits. The meeting also covers approval of previous minutes, public comment, and enforcement officer reports.
- Permit SW-2026-041: Hopp Brook 94 Units
- Permit A-2022-333 SW-2022-332: 30 Lorraine Drive/Charles Edwards Estate
- Permit A-2025-342: 43 Buckingham Drive/Posick
- Permit SW-2026-042: 40 Lancaster Drive excavation/grading stormwater management
- Permit SW-2026-043: 9 Haviland, 48,54,60 Lancaster Dr
Conservation Commission
The Beacon Falls Conservation Commission has cancelled its regular monthly meeting scheduled for July 9, 2026. No items will be discussed or decided.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Town of Beacon Falls Zoning Board of Appeals has canceled its regular monthly meeting scheduled for July 9, 2026. No business will be conducted.
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Parks & Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss summer camp safety protocols and pending state legislation. They will also review updates on removing 'Residents Only' and firearms restrictions at Matthies Park, and consider the FY27 budget and capital projects including parking lot paving at Matthies Park.
- State of CT Municipal Summer Camp Legislation
- Removal of Matthies Park 'Residents Only' and firearms restrictions
- FY27 Budget discussion
- Matthies Parking Lot paving and guardrail (2026 capital project)
- Bottle filler installation at Pent Road
Library Board of Trustees
The Beacon Falls Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss library operations and upcoming events. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comment, reports from the Friends group and Board of Selectmen, and the Library Director's report covering services and finances. Specific items include planning for the 250th Anniversary events, Summer Reading program, and a visit to Chatfield Farms.
- Approval of bills to be paid from financial reports
- Planning for 250th Anniversary events
- Summer Reading program updates
- Report on Chatfield Farms visit
The Board authorized the use of Library Board funds to purchase 785 physical library cards due to budget constraints in the materials line item. The board also reviewed May service statistics and updates regarding the town's 250th anniversary events.
- Approved $522.40 for 785 physical library cards (All Ayes)
- Approved meeting agenda (All Ayes)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (3 Ayes, 2 Abstentions)
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will receive updates on the Main Street project, the coordinator's activities, and Haynes Development. They will also discuss the renovation of the Rimmon Schoolhouse, including a proposed logo and a letter of introduction to a contractor for exterior rehabilitation.
- Main Street project update
- Haynes Development update
- Rimmon Schoolhouse exterior rehabilitation update
- Proposed approval of a logo for the schoolhouse renovation
- Request for a letter of introduction to DiGiorgi Roofing and Siding Company
The Economic Development Commission gave the greenlight to start the Rimmon Schoolhouse renovation project after lead and asbestos reviews found no major issues. The commission also approved a committee-designed logo for the project and authorized ordering 40 plaques for local businesses. Planning continues for the Sip and Stroll event scheduled for September 12th.
- Approved greenlight for Rimmon Schoolhouse renovation project (unanimous)
- Approved committee-designed logo for schoolhouse (unanimous)
- Approved order of 40 plaques for local businesses (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss excavation and grading permits for several properties on Lancaster and Haviland Drives. The board will also review land use and PZC application fees and may elect officers.
- Excavation grading and special exception for 9 Haviland Dr and 48, 54, & 60 Lancaster Dr
- Excavation & Grading Permit for 40 Lancaster (PZC-03192026-EG)
- Review of Land Use & PZC Application Fees
- Zoning condition approval amendment for Hopp Brook Estates
- Election of Commission officers
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception for excavation and grading. The body will decide whether to grant a reduction or elimination of the required setbacks for the project.
- Special exception request for 9 Haviland Dr and 48, 54, & 60 Lancaster Dr
- Proposed reduction or elimination of excavation/grading setbacks
Water Pollution Control Authority
The Water Pollution Control Authority will review the monthly wastewater treatment plant report and discuss the ongoing plant upgrade project. The board will also address specific infrastructure items regarding North Main Street and the Century/Division/Maple area.
- Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project
- North Main Street infrastructure
- Century/Division/Maple infrastructure
- WWTP Monthly Report
The authority approved the minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting. No other actions were taken on old or new business items, and no bills were paid or correspondence received.
- Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will review financial reports and approve bills for payment. The board is also discussing upcoming community events and a visit to Chatfield Farms.
- Approval of library bills and financial reports
- Planning for 250th Anniversary events
- Summer Reading program updates
- Discussion of Chatfield Farms visit
The Beacon Falls Library Board of Trustees' June 16, 2026 meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not present. A special meeting will be scheduled later. No substantive decisions were made.
Parks & Recreation
The Beacon Falls Parks and Recreation Commission has cancelled their regular monthly meeting scheduled for June 15, 2026. The meeting has been tentatively rescheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Beacon Falls Town Hall.
Board of Selectmen
The Beacon Falls Board of Selectmen will discuss and act on a proposal to raise the annual tax relief benefit for elderly and disabled homeowners from $500 to $600. The board will also review and approve updates to the town’s comprehensive Master Fee Schedule, which covers charges for permits, licenses, and municipal services. These actions will adjust resident costs and town revenue streams for the upcoming fiscal period.
- Increase Article 320 tax relief for elderly/disabled homeowners from $500 to $600
- Approval of the updated Master Fee Schedule for all town departments
- Revised charges for building permits, fire inspections, and liquor licenses
- Updated fees for town clerk records, marriage licenses, and land recordings
- New rates for police private duty, sewer connection fees, and park rentals
The Board approved a one-time increase to the Elderly and Disabled Homeowners Tax Relief grant from $500 to $600 for the 2025 Grand List. It also approved updates to the Town's Master Fee Schedule. Both actions passed unanimously.
- Approved one-time $600 tax relief grant for elderly/disabled homeowners (3-0)
- Approved Master Fee Schedule updates (3-0)
Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission
The commission approved three stormwater management permits. The largest, Hopp Brook (94 units), was approved subject to revised plans and a $50,000 cash or letter of credit bond for erosion and sediment control. Also approved: 40 Lancaster Drive excavation/grading and 9 Haviland/48,54,60 Lancaster Drive stormwater plans, both with standard conditions.
- Approved Hopp Brook 94-unit stormwater permit (SW-2026-041) with conditions including $50K bond (5-0)
- Approved 40 Lancaster Drive excavation/grading stormwater permit (SW-2026-042) subject to plan revisions (5-0)
- Approved 9 Haviland, 48,54,60 Lancaster Drive stormwater permit (SW-2026-043) with standard conditions (5-0)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0-1, Bousquet abstained)
- Discussed bond amount for Hopp Brook; set $50K escrow
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance voted unanimously to recommend a one-time increase in the Elderly and Disabled Homeowner Tax Relief program from $500 to $600 for the upcoming tax year. They also approved $13,000 in budget transfers and a fuel procurement waiver to allow purchasing from a non-contract provider.
- Recommended one-time increase to elderly tax relief from $500 to $600 (5-0)
- Approved $13,000 in budget transfers (5-0)
- Approved fuel procurement waiver from CRPC contract (5-0)
Water Commission
The Water Commission met briefly, approving previous meeting minutes and acknowledging correspondence from Aquarion regarding PURA rate proposals. No old or new business was discussed, and no substantive actions were taken.
Board of Selectmen
The Board approved a 50% reduction in the excavation permit fee for properties at 48, 54, 60 Lancaster Dr and Haviland Dr, from $11,350 to $5,675. They also approved a fuel procurement waiver, subgrant awards for IT improvements, and tax refunds of $2,618.14. An update to the Master Fee Schedule was tabled for a future special meeting.
- Approved 50% fee reduction for Lancaster Dr excavation permit ($11,350 to $5,675)
- Approved fuel procurement waiver (all ayes)
- Accepted subgrant awards for IT improvements (all ayes)
- Approved tax refunds of $2,618.14 (all ayes)
- Approved Rimmon Schoolhouse Museum Committee logo (all ayes)
- Tabled Master Fee Schedule update (motion rescinded)
- Approved budget transfers (all ayes)
- Approved various departmental reports (all ayes)