Beacon Falls public meetings in 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss old business regarding specific land developments and site plans. The body will also receive reports from the Zoning Enforcement Officer, Town Engineer, and Land Use Coordinator.

• Tiverton 1
• Hawks View Subdivision
• Hopp Brook Estates
• HI Stone-Site Plan
• 251 Lopus Rd-Site Plan

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the site plan for 251 Lopus Rd with a 6‑0‑0 vote. The commission also signed the Hopp Brook Estates document required by the applicant’s bank. Earlier, the November 20, 2025 minutes were approved by a 5‑2‑0 vote, and the meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved 251 Lopus Rd site plan (6-0-0)
• Signed Hopp Brook Estates document (Exhibit B) (no vote)
• Approved November 20, 2025 minutes (5-2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Beacon Falls Water Pollution Control Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will vote on the 2026 monthly meeting calendar and discuss several property-specific items, including the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project and issues at 28 Lorraine Dr, 43 Fairfield Pl, and 125 S Main St. Public comments and approval of prior minutes are also on the agenda.

• Vote on 2026 Monthly Meeting Calendar
• Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project update
• Discussion of 28 Lorraine Dr (Brennan)
• Discussion of 43 Fairfield Pl (Olive St Properties)
• Discussion of 125 S Main St (Zindros, Beacon Falls Pizza Palace)

Parks & Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold elections for officers and review maintenance reports for town parks. The body will discuss 2026 capital projects and grant planning, including a DEEP Trails Grant.

• Election of officers
• 2026 Capital Projects: Matthies Treework and Matthies Parking Lot paving and guardrail
• DEEP Trails Grant
• Review of facility applications and 2026 application changes
• Discussion of fireworks contract

The commission appointed Victor Santos as Chair and Peter Monti as co‑chair. It approved the November 17 minutes and accepted the Parks & Recreation maintenance report. The board also approved the summer camp safety protocol and signed the DEEP Recreation Trails letter of support. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved 11/17/2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Appointed Victor Santos as Chair and Peter Monti as co‑chair (all ayes)
• Accepted Parks & Recreation maintenance report (all ayes)
• Approved summer camp safety protocol (all ayes)
• Signed DEEP Recreation Trails Letter of Support (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 PM (all ayes)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will appoint Jennifer Kornblut as the Traffic Authority for the town’s Automated Speed Enforcement Program. The appointment will be considered at the special meeting on December 15, 2025. The meeting also includes the standard call to order and adjournment.

• Appointment of Jennifer Kornblut as Traffic Authority for the Automated Speed Enforcement Program

The Board approved the appointment of Jennifer Kornblut to the Town of Beacon Falls Automated Speed Enforcement Program. Both selectmen present voted in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Appointed Jennifer Kornblut to Automated Speed Enforcement Program (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Beacon Falls Zoning Board of Appeals will consider Application 25001ZBA for a variance at 251 Lopus Road. The request seeks to allow outdoor storage of materials in the front‑yard setback and to reduce the required front‑yard setback from 50 feet to about 10 feet. The board will discuss the application and may take action.

• Application 25001ZBA for a variance at 251 Lopus Rd to permit outdoor storage in the front‑yard setback and to reduce the minimum front‑yard setback to ~10 ft (current requirement 50 ft).

The Beacon Falls Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5‑0‑0 to approve application 25001ZBA for 251 Lopus Rd, granting a front‑yard setback variance and accessory‑use variance with three specific conditions. The conditions require construction bins and screening within 12 months, limit the setback to no less than 10 feet on the western front of the lot, and tie the variance to the submitted site plan. The board also approved the prior meeting minutes and adjourned the session.

• Approved variance application 25001ZBA for 251 Lopus Rd with conditions (5-0-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:56 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance application for 251 Lopus Rd. The board will discuss requests to allow outdoor storage in the front yard setback and to reduce the minimum front yard setback.

• Application 25001ZBA for 251 Lopus Rd: variance for outdoor storage of materials in front yard setback (Section 42.4 E)
• Application 25001ZBA for 251 Lopus Rd: request to reduce minimum front yard setback to approximately 10 feet from the required 50 feet (Section 11.4)

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a hearing on a variance application for 251 Lopus Rd but did not vote on the request. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that passed with all members in favor. No substantive decisions were made.

Conservation Commission

The Beacon Falls Conservation Commission will meet to hear public comments, review correspondence, and address several old‑business items including Lantern Ridge Park updates, the town’s open‑space strategy and planning, and the status of a 39‑acre property. New business and a petition from commissioners will also be considered.

• Lantern Ridge Park updates
• Open Space Strategy & Planning discussion
• Review of the 39‑acre property
• Public comments session
• Petition from Commissioners

The Conservation Commission's regular monthly meeting scheduled for December 11, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions, approvals, or actions were taken at this time.

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission will review minutes from prior meetings and hear public comments. Commissioners will consider three new stormwater and wetlands applications for 75 Pent Road, 340 Burton Road, and a revised Hopp Brook plan. The commission will discuss the Wetlands and Watercourses Map and may take action on it. Additional old‑business items include review of multiple existing permits and pond maintenance.

• 75 Pent Road stormwater/wetlands application
• 340 Burton Road stormwater management application
• Hopp Brook revised stormwater management application
• Discussion and possible action on Wetlands and Watercourses Map
• Detention/Retention Pond Maintenance

The commission approved the November 12, 2025 minutes and rearranged the agenda. Commissioners voted that no public hearing was needed for the 75 Pent Road wetland application (4‑0‑1). The 340 Burton Road stormwater management application was accepted for processing, assigned number SW‑2025‑039, and also found not to require a public hearing (5‑0‑0). The commission subsequently tabled the 340 Burton Road application pending further review.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (4‑1‑0)
• Rearranged agenda (5‑0‑0)
• No public hearing needed for 75 Pent Rd wetland application (4‑0‑1)
• Accepted 340 Burton Road stormwater application for processing (5‑0‑0)
• No public hearing needed for 340 Burton Road application (5‑0‑0)
• Approved 340 Burton Road application with conditions, then tabled (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to collect upstream and downstream water samples at 286 Bethany Rd (no formal vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0‑0)

Board of Finance

The Beacon Falls Board of Finance will hold a regular meeting to review reports from the Treasurer, Tax Collector, and First Selectman, including budget transfers and capital projects like road repairs and wastewater updates. The agenda also includes the election of officers and a presentation on the 2025 audit.

• Election of officers: Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Treasurer Report – S. Feducia (newly elected)
• Budget Transfers and Capital Projects
• Road Projects: Church Street, West Road, EV Charging Station, Main Street, Century/Maple/Division
• 2025 Audit Presentation scheduled for February 10, 2026

The Board approved the November meeting minutes after a motion by Ben Catanzaro, seconded by Kathleen Lembo; James Carroll abstained and the other members voted aye. The Board then elected James Carroll as Chairman, Kyle Brennan as Vice Chair, and Kathleen Lembo as Secretary, each receiving unanimous approval. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November minutes (motion by Ben Catanzaro, seconded by Kathleen Lembo; J. Carroll abstained, others aye)
• Elected James Carroll Chairman (all ayes)
• Elected Kyle Brennan Vice Chair (all ayes)
• Elected Kathleen Lembo Secretary (all ayes)

Water Commission

The Beacon Falls Water Commission will meet on December 8, 2025, to conduct its regular monthly session. The agenda includes approving the previous meeting minutes, handling correspondence and invoice payments, and addressing any old or new business items. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed.

• No specific items listed; agenda consists of routine procedural matters

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to take action on budget transfers, tax refunds, and appointments. The body will also discuss the Traffic Authority and a proposal from Andrew Saball regarding All In Beacon Falls.

• Budget Transfers discussion and action
• Traffic Authority discussion and action
• Andrew Saball-All In Beacon Falls discussion and possible action
• Tax Refunds discussion and action
• Updates on rehabilitation of Church St. and West Rd

The Selectmen approved the minutes from the previous meeting and accepted the Resident Trooper/Police, Wastewater Treatment Plant, and Public Works reports, all by unanimous vote. They also reappointed several town officials, including the Emergency Management Director, the Town Historian, and the Tree Warden, with all motions passing unanimously.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Accepted Resident Trooper/Police report (all ayes)
• Accepted Wastewater Treatment Plant report (all ayes)
• Accepted Public Works report (all ayes)
• Reappointed Jeremy Rodrigo as Emergency Management Director (all ayes)
• Appointed Lauren Mulinski as Emergency Management 3rd Assistant (all ayes)
• Reappointed Michael Krenesky as Town Historian (all ayes)
• Reappointed Robert Pruzinsky as Tree Warden (all ayes)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review old business regarding multiple development projects. The commission will also determine the 2026 monthly meeting calendar.

• Tiverton 1
• Hawks View Subdivision
• Hopp Brook Estates
• HI Stone-Site Plan
• 251 Lopus Rd-Site Plan

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the October 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously accepted the proposed 2026 meeting calendar. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:07 pm.

• Approved October 16, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Accepted 2026 meeting calendar (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:07 pm (all ayes)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its monthly meeting on November 13, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in the Beacon Falls Town Hall Assembly Room. New business includes reviewing an application (251 Lopus Rd, case 25001ZBA) for a variance from Section 42.4 E accessory‑use rules and a reduction of the minimum front‑yard setback required by Section 11.4. The board will schedule a public hearing on the variance request. The agenda also calls for discussion and action on the 2026 monthly meeting calendar.

• 251 Lopus Rd variance application (case 25001ZBA) for Section 42.4 E accessory‑use and front‑yard setback reduction
• Schedule public hearing for the variance request
• Discussion and action on 2026 monthly meeting calendar

The Zoning Board approved receiving the variance application for 251 Lopus Rd and set a public hearing for December 11 at 7:15 p.m. The board also approved the 2026 monthly meeting calendar and adjourned the meeting. All motions passed with all ayes.

• Approved motion to receive 251 Lopus Rd variance application (all ayes)
• Scheduled public hearing for the application on Dec 11, 7:15 p.m. (all ayes)
• Approved 2026 monthly meeting calendar (all ayes)
• Approved amendment/strike of section b in previous minutes (all ayes)
• Approved acceptance of amended minutes (all ayes)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. (all ayes)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to review updates on Lantern Ridge Park and the 39 Acre Property. Members will also discuss open space strategy and planning. The body is scheduled to take action on the 2026 monthly meeting calendar.

• Lantern Ridge Park updates
• Open Space Strategy & Planning
• 39 Acre Property
• 2026 Monthly Meeting Calendar

The Conservation Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting with all ayes. A motion to adopt the 2026 monthly meeting calendar was also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved 2026 monthly meeting calendar (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Board of Finance

The Beacon Falls Board of Finance will hold a regular meeting on November 12, 2025, to review financial reports, approve minutes, and discuss budget transfers and capital projects.

• Approve minutes from previous meetings
• Review budget transfers for September and October
• Discuss capital projects including Church Street and Main Street
• Review wastewater treatment plant update
• Set 2026 meeting calendar

The Board of Finance approved a procurement waiver that lets the police department use a local contractor for its renovation, including bullet‑proof glass, at a cost under budget. The waiver was adopted unanimously after members reviewed three bids. The Board also approved the October 9 meeting minutes unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 9 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved procurement waiver for police renovation project (all ayes)
• Tabled budget transfers for Board of Selectmen approval

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission will review old business, including a discussion of the Wetlands and Watercourses Map with possible action. It will also consider several existing permits and new applications such as the 2026 meeting calendar, 340 Burton Road, and a revised stormwater management application for Hopp Brook. Routine items include approving minutes, public comments, correspondence, and petitions.

• Discussion of Wetlands and Watercourses Map – possible action
• Permit A-2009-283: Alliance Circle Lot 3 (HI Stone)
• Permit A-2025-342: 43 Buckingham Drive
• New application for 340 Burton Road
• Revised stormwater management application for Hopp Brook

The commission approved the minutes from the prior meeting and the 2026 meeting calendar. It accepted the 340 Burton Road subdivision application as sufficiently complete and will refer it to a working group for detailed review. The agenda was rearranged to accommodate public comments, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (Ayes: Knapik, Swan, Smith, Bousquet; Abstain: Weed)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (all ayes)
• Accepted 340 Burton Road subdivision application as complete and referred to working group (no vote recorded, motion passed)
• Rearranged agenda to better suit public input (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:06 p.m. (all ayes)

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission is holding a public hearing to discuss an amendment to the Beacon Falls Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Map. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• IWWC initiated amendment to the Beacon Falls Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Map

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission held a public hearing and presented a proposed amendment to the wetlands and watercourses map. No commissioners or members of the public voiced support or opposition, and the commission did not vote on the amendment. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that passed unanimously.

• Adjourned public hearing (motion passed unanimously)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will meet to approve minutes and discuss the schedule for 2026. The session follows the 7:00 PM Board of Selectmen meeting at Town Hall.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Discussion and action on 2026 meeting calendar
• Correspondence and invoice payments

Museum and Rimmon Schoolhouse Committee

The Museum and Rimmon Schoolhouse Committee will meet to discuss the Rimmon Schoolhouse historical museum concept, explore possible funding sources, and consider next steps. The discussion will involve the Board of Selectmen. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Museum and Rimmon Schoolhouse Committee discussed the condition of the schoolhouse, cost estimates, and possible future steps, but did not approve any restoration, relocation, or funding measures. The only formal action was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes, hear public comments, and consider several pending land‑use items listed under Old Business, such as Tiverton 1, Hawks View Subdivision, Hopp Brook Estates, HI Stone‑Site Plan, and the 251 Lopus Rd Site Plan. The commission will also receive reports from the Zoning Enforcement Officer, Town Engineer, and Land Use Coordinator, and address any new business, petitions, and correspondence.

• Tiverton 1 land‑use review
• Hawks View Subdivision review
• Hopp Brook Estates review
• HI Stone‑Site Plan review
• 251 Lopus Rd Site Plan review

The commission voted to approve the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes, with a motion by David Dlugos and second by Richard Testa, passing unanimously. Later, a motion by Michael Pratt to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m. was seconded by David Dlugos and also passed unanimously.

• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 p.m. (all ayes)

Safety Committee

The Beacon Falls Safety Committee will meet on October 15, 2025 at Town Hall. The agenda includes discussion of OSHA matters, the CIRMA program, COVID‑19 updates, the safety budget, and the town hall security system. New business will cover renovation updates in Town Hall. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• OSHA – discussion and action
• Safety budget update
• Security system review
• Renovation updates in Town Hall
• COVID‑19 update

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will receive reports on town budgets and several road projects. The body will discuss the Finance Policy Manual regarding compensated absences and consider two procurement policy waivers.

• Road projects including Church Street, West Road, Main Street, and Century, Maple, and Division streets
• Wastewater Treatment Plant update
• Speed Enforcement Cameras report
• Compensated Absences Policy in the Finance Policy Manual
• Procurement policy waivers for Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC) and Police Department Interior Renovations

The Board of Finance approved a procurement waiver for the Police Department renovation project with a unanimous vote. The meeting also approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting unanimously. Budget transfers for Public Works seasonal wages were tabled for Board of Selectmen approval. Several project updates were discussed but no further decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of 9/9/25 meeting (all ayes)
• Approved procurement waiver for police department renovation project (all ayes)
• Budget transfers for Public Works seasonal wages tabled for BOS approval

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a monthly meeting on October 9, 2025, to discuss old and new business. The agenda includes reading and approving minutes from previous meetings and correspondence.

• Read and approve minutes from previous meetings
• Old Business
• New Business
• Correspondence

The Zoning Board approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting. It decided to accept a variance application for review and will schedule a public hearing. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Accepted variance application for review; board to set hearing date (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous ayes)

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will meet to discuss old business and review several permit applications. The meeting includes a report from Wetlands Enforcement Officers regarding various properties and projects.

• Permit A-2009-283: Alliance Circle Lot 3 (HI Stone)
• Permit A-2021-325 & SW2021-026: 251-253 South Main Street/James Martin
• Permit SW-2023-337: Region 16, Football field and surrounding area
• Permit A-2025-342: 43 Buckingham Drive
• Permit SW-2025-: 251 Lopus Rd. HRH LLC & TTE LLC

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission approved application SW-2025-038, adopting 13 conditions of approval and confirming NVHD approval. The motion was made by DB, seconded by JS, and passed with all ayes. The commission also approved the minutes from the previous meeting, motion by DB, seconded by JS, all ayes.

• Approved application SW-2025-038 with 13 conditions (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (all ayes)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will hold a special meeting immediately following the 7:00 PM Board of Selectmen meeting on October 6, 2025, to discuss old and new business.

• Call to Order
• Read and Approve Previous Meeting Minutes
• Correspondence and Payment of Invoices
• Old Business
• New Business

Board of Selectmen

The Beacon Falls Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss budget transfers and review reports from various town departments. The agenda includes public comments, payment of bills, and discussion on several capital projects and tax refunds.

• Budget Transfers – Discussion & Action
• Haynes Project Development
• Traffic Authority – Discussion & Action
• Rehabilitation of Church St.
• Rehabilitation of West Rd

The Board approved the appointment of Jennifer Kornblut to the Town of Beacon Falls Automated Speed Enforcement Program. The motion was made by Michael Krenesky, seconded by Gerard Smith, and passed with all ayes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved appointment of Jennifer Kornblut to Automated Speed Enforcement Program (all ayes)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (all ayes)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Beacon Falls Board of Assessment Appeals will meet on Sept. 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Assembly Room. The board will approve the minutes from its previous meeting and consider appeals related to motor vehicle assessments. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Appeals of Motor Vehicles Assessments
• Read and Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting

The board approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting, correcting the date to September 18, 2024 as noted. The motion was made by Sheryl Feducia, seconded by David Dlugos, and passed unanimously. The board also adjourned the meeting at 6:18 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes with corrected date (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:18 p.m. (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Beacon Falls Library Board of Trustees will hold a special hybrid meeting on September 23, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, review of financial reports and bills, and consideration of new library policies. No specific contracts, dollar amounts, or ordinance changes are listed.

• Approval of Minutes
• Financial Reports and Bills to be Paid
• Consideration of New Library Policies

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda by a unanimous aye vote. The board then approved the prior meeting minutes, also unanimously. With no new business, the board adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Approved agenda (all aye)
• Approved minutes (all aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all aye)

Economic Development Commission

The Beacon Falls Economic Development Commission will meet on September 22, 2025 to discuss updates on Main Street, a coordinator update, and the Haynes Development project. The agenda also includes grant news and the payment of bills. No specific decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Main Street Update
• Coordinator Update
• Haynes Development – Discussion
• Grant News
• Payment of Bills

The Economic Development Commission voted to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. The commission then voted to adjourn the September 22, 2025 meeting. No other actions or votes were taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss old business and receive reports from the Town Engineer and Zoning Enforcement Officer. The meeting includes reviews of several specific development projects.

• Tiverton 1
• Hawks View Subdivision
• Hopp Brook Estates
• HI Stone Site Plan Revision-Review

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7‑0‑1 vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:12 p.m. following a unanimous motion.

• Approved August 21, 2025 minutes (vote 7-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Beacon Falls Library Board of Trustees has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting on September 16, 2025. A special meeting date has not yet been set.

• Meeting cancelled
• Special meeting date TBD

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Beacon Falls Water Pollution Control Authority will review the June, July, and August 2025 wastewater treatment plant reports, consider an ordinance update, and discuss a water treatment plant upgrade project. The meeting also includes routine items such as public comments, correspondence, and officer elections if all members are present.

• WWTP Monthly Report – June 2025
• WWTP Monthly Report – July 2025
• WWTP Monthly Report – August 2025
• Ordinance Update (old business)
• Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project (new business)

Parks & Recreation

The Beacon Falls Parks & Recreation Commission will review the FY2026 budget and discuss updates to ongoing park projects. Items include a security camera quote for Pent Road, bridge work over wetlands on Matthies trails, and a residents‑only restriction for Matthies Park. The meeting also covers a budget change for porta‑let units at Toby's Park and a waiver request for the “Better Parks Project.”

• Pent Road Security quote for cameras
• Bridges over wetlands on Matthies trails
• Matthies Park — Residents Only Restriction
• Portolets at Toby's delivered: Budget change
• FY2026 Budget

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Beacon Falls Zoning Board of Appeals cancelled its regular monthly meeting scheduled for September 11, 2025, because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered.

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission will consider a new application for 251 Lopus Rd. and a Wetlands and Watercourses Map. It will also discuss several existing permits, including Alliance Circle Lot 3 and 43 Buckingham Drive. Public comment and petitions will be heard before the meeting adjourns.

• New application – 251 Lopus Rd.
• Wetlands and Watercourses Map presentation
• Permit A-2009-283: Alliance Circle Lot 3 (HI Stone)
• Permit A-2025-342: 43 Buckingham Drive
• Detention/Retention Pond Maintenance report

The commission approved the minutes from the prior meeting. It accepted the completed stormwater management application (SW-2025-038) for 251 Lopus Rd and sent it to staff for review. A public hearing on the proposed wetlands and watercourses map amendment was scheduled for November 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The commission also granted a 12‑month extension on Permit A-2018-314 (SW-2018-014). The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Accepted stormwater application SW-2025-038 for 251 Lopus Rd for staff review (all ayes)
• Scheduled public hearing for wetlands map amendment on Nov 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (all ayes)
• Granted a 12‑month extension for Permit A-2018-314 (SW-2018-014) (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:37 p.m. (all ayes)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will approve the minutes from prior meetings and review public comments. It will consider August 2025 budget transfer approvals from the Board of Selectmen. The Finance Manager will present updates on capital projects and several road projects, including STEAP awards and an EV charging station lot. The board will also discuss a change to the compensated absences policy in the Finance Policy Manual.

• August 2025 budget transfer approvals from the Board of Selectmen (FY2025 budget year)
• Road Project: Church Street – STEAP
• Road Project: West Road – STEAP
• Road Project: EV Charging Station Lot
• Finance Policy Manual – Compensated Absences Policy

The Board of Finance approved nine budget transfers totaling $3,879.01 for the 2024‑2025 fiscal year. The motion passed unanimously. The board also adopted the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes and made no changes to the Finance Policy Manual.

• Approved nine budget transfers totaling $3,879.01 (all ayes)
• Adopted July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• No changes to the Finance Policy Manual this month
• Did not recommend any bylaw changes
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:40 PM (all ayes)

Museum and Rimmon Schoolhouse Committee

The Museum and Rimmon Schoolhouse Committee will hold a special meeting to review and approve its mission statement and goals, and to discuss the historical museum concept for the Rimmon Schoolhouse, Matthies Park, funding sources, and next steps. The meeting is procedural but includes a general discussion on the museum project.

• Approve mission statement and committee goals
• General discussion on Rimmon Schoolhouse museum concept, Matthies Park, and funding sources

The committee approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. Members discussed the condition and future of the Rimmon Schoolhouse and a potential town museum, but no formal decision was made. They agreed to seek a full structural analysis and present options at the October Board of Selectmen meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 PM by unanimous consent.

• Approved 07/22/2025 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:04 PM (all ayes)

Board of Selectmen

The Beacon Falls Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting on September 3, 2025, to discuss a tax refund related to the Beacon Mill property. The meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. at the Town Hall Assembly Room.

• Beacon Mill tax refund discussion
• Special meeting at Town Hall Assembly Room
• Meeting date: September 3, 2025

The Board of Selectmen approved a tax refund for the Beacon Mill totaling $83,051.26, covering the years 2021‑2023. The motion was made by Michael Krenesky, seconded by Gerard Smith, and passed with all ayes. The meeting was then adjourned at 2:06 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Approved $83,051.26 Beacon Mill tax refund (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to discuss old business and grant news. The agenda includes updates on Main Street and the Coordinator, as well as a discussion regarding Haynes Development.

• Main Street Update
• Coordinator Update
• Haynes Development discussion
• Grant News
• Payment of bills

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It approved a motion allowing DiGiorgi to donate a “Welcome to Beacon Falls” sign, provided it meets zoning regulations, and forwarded the matter to the Board of Selectmen for placement recommendation. The meeting was then adjourned by motion.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried, all ayes)
• Approved DiGiorgi welcome sign donation, contingent on zoning compliance, and forwarded to Board of Selectmen (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss a matter regarding 67 Fairfield Place (Lot 1).

• Review of 67 Fairfield Place (Lot 1)

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission will hold a special meeting to review proposed road changes and drainage updates for the Tiverton development, along with a review of Lot 1 at 67 Fairfield Place.

• Review of Tiverton development road changes and drainage updates
• Review of 67 Fairfield Place (Lot 1)
• Meeting location: Beacon Falls Town Hall Assembly Room, 10 Maple Avenue

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission voted 4‑0‑0 to approve the proposed amendments to the drainage and roadway improvements within the Swedish Street roadway, as shown on the submitted plans. No commissioners opposed the motion. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved drainage and roadway amendments for Swedish Street (4-0-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (4-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Beacon Falls Planning & Zoning Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on August 21, 2025, at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Hall Assembly Room. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as approving previous meeting minutes, public comments, and reports from zoning and engineering staff. No new substantive decisions or votes are scheduled beyond a discussion and potential vote on subdivision regulations amendments.

• Subdivision Regulations Amendment: Discussion and possible vote
• Old Business: Review of site plan revisions for HI Stone project
• Public hearing minutes from July 17, 2025, up for approval

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a wetlands permit application for a property at 67 Fairfield Place (Lot 1). The meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. in the Beacon Falls Town Hall Assembly Room.

• Review of wetlands permit application for 67 Fairfield Place (Lot 1)

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss a matter regarding Tiverton at 67 Fairfield Place (Lot 1).

• Review of Tiverton, 67 Fairfield Place (Lot 1)

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss a matter regarding 67 Fairfield Place (Lot 1).

• Review of 67 Fairfield Place (Lot 1)

Board of Selectmen

The Beacon Falls Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to discuss and take action on a Department of Transportation (DOT) permit and tax refunds. The meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. in the Town Hall Assembly Room.

• DOT Permit Approval - Discussion & Action
• Tax Refunds - Discussion & Action

The Board of Selectmen approved the Town’s Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device (ATESD) Municipal Plan. They also approved forwarding a tax‑refund report for $1,854.25 to the Board of Finance.

• Approved ATESD Municipal Plan (all ayes)
• Forwarded Tax Refunds report $1,854.25 to Board of Finance (all ayes)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting to discuss operational reports, a water treatment plant upgrade project, and an ordinance update. The meeting includes public comments, financial matters, and potential officer elections.

• Review of July 2025 WWTP Monthly Report
• Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project discussion
• Ordinance Update under Old Business
• Payment of Bills under Correspondence
• Possible Election of Officers

Water Pollution Control Authority

The regular monthly meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No actions were taken.

Parks & Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss maintenance reports for Matthies Park, Pent Road Complex, Toby’s Pond, Riverbend Park, and Veterans & Volunteer Parks. Updates include security camera quotes, wetland bridge repairs, and community garden activities. The group will also review FY2025 close-out, FY2026 budget, and future capital projects like Matthies treework and parking lot paving.

• Pent Road security camera quote
• Bridges over wetlands on Matthies trails
• Matthies Parking Lot paving and guardrail (2026)
• DOT Transportation Microgrant for Library bike/pedestrian safety items
• K. Matthies Grant for benches/tables

The commission voted to approve the July 21 minutes, correcting the park restriction wording and the Pent Road reference. It also set a noon‑Wednesday deadline for weather‑related concert cancellations, rescheduled the Cardboard Boat Regatta, and approved a Labor Day pickleball tournament. Additional actions include planning the Back‑to‑School Safety Fair, reimbursing the Halloween Hayride vendor, and creating a formal incident‑report protocol for summer camp.

• Approved July 21 minutes with correction (all ayes, 2 abstentions)
• Established noon‑Wednesday weather‑cancellation process for summer concerts
• Rescheduled Cardboard Boat Regatta for Saturday; pond cleared
• Approved Tom Trumbley’s pickleball tournament application for Labor Day weekend
• Planned Back‑to‑School Safety Fair for 9/6/25 with rain date 9/13/25
• Authorized reimbursement to Cody Brennan for Halloween Hayride expenses
• Directed L. DeGeorge to draft incident‑report form and safety protocol for summer camp
• Tasked P. Monti with investigating new sign and banners for Toby’s

Conservation Commission

The monthly meeting of the Beacon Falls Conservation Commission scheduled for August 14, 2025, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of quorum.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to review updates on Lantern Ridge Park and the 39 Acre Property. The body will also discuss Open Space Strategy & Planning and provide a Greenway update.

• Lantern Ridge Park updates
• Open Space Strategy & Planning
• 39 Acre Property
• Greenway update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Beacon Falls Zoning Board of Appeals will convene its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Town Hall, 10 Maple Ave. The agenda lists standard procedural items including approval of prior minutes and correspondence, with no substantive zoning decisions or public hearings scheduled.

The board voted to approve the regular meeting minutes from May 8, 2025. Members welcomed clerk Leah M. Rajvong to cover for L. Fennell during maternity leave. The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 PM.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Welcomed clerk Leah M. Rajvong as temporary clerk (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:36 PM (all ayes)

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Commission will meet to discuss new applications and old business. The agenda includes a review of multiple permits and site-specific issues across the town.

• Permit A-2009-283: Alliance Circle Lot 3 (HI Stone)
• Permit A-2021-325 & SW2021-026: 251-253 South Main Street/James Martin
• Permit SW-2023-337: Region 16, Football field and surrounding area
• Permit A-2023-377, SW-2023-336: Hawks View on Haley Ridge Road
• Review of 355 Bethany Rd-DelMoro

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission accepted the 43 Buckingham Drive addition application for processing and approved it with standard conditions, with all members voting aye. The commission also approved the minutes from the previous meeting and adjourned the session. A special meeting was scheduled for August 21, 2025, to discuss the Tiverton development and 67 Fairfield Place. No updates were reported on any other permits.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Accepted 43 Buckingham Drive addition application for processing (all ayes)
• Approved 43 Buckingham Drive addition with standard conditions (all ayes)
• Member Michael Pratt recused himself from Tiverton permit discussion
• Scheduled special meeting for Aug 21, 2025 to address Tiverton development and 67 Fairfield Place
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Board of Finance

The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Beacon Falls Board of Finance scheduled for August 12, 2025, has been cancelled.

Water Commission

The Water Commission will meet on August 11, 2025. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items including the approval of minutes and payment of invoices.

• Payment of invoices

The Beacon Falls Water Commission held its regular meeting on August 11, 2025. The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 p.m. was made, seconded, and passed with all ayes. No other business was taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn approved (all ayes)

Board of Selectmen

The agenda lists meeting minutes documents for the Board of Selectmen’s August 11, 2025 meeting, including monthly meeting minutes, public hearing minutes, and special town meeting minutes. No decisions or discussions are indicated in the agenda text provided.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for July 28, 2025, has been cancelled.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to review updates on Main Street and the commission coordinator. The body will also hold a discussion regarding Haynes Development.

• Main Street Update
• Coordinator Update
• Haynes Development discussion
• Grant News
• Payment of Bills

Museum and Rimmon Schoolhouse Committee

The Museum and Rimmon Schoolhouse Committee will meet to approve its mission statement and goals. Members will discuss the historical museum concept, funding sources, and outcomes of tours at Matthies Park and the Rimmon Schoolhouse.

• Approval of mission statement and committee goals
• Review of Rimmon Schoolhouse and Matthies Park tour outcomes
• Discussion of historical museum concept and funding sources

The committee approved the corrected minutes from the March 25 and May 18 meetings. It unanimously adopted a recommendation to salvage historic materials, demolish the Rimmon Schoolhouse, and construct a new historic museum near the pavilion in Matthies Park. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted minutes with corrected spelling (unanimous)
• Recommended salvaging historic materials, demolishing Rimmon Schoolhouse, and building new museum at Matthies Park (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation

The commission will discuss maintenance reports for several town parks and review the FY2025 balance and FY2026 budget. The meeting includes updates on summer activities and new business regarding portolets at Toby's and Sugar Shack operations.

• FY2025 balance and FY2026 budget updates
• Pent Road security quote for cameras
• DOT Transportation Microgrant for Library bike and pedestrian safety
• K. Matthies Grant for benches and tables
• Discussion of portolets at Toby's and Sugar Shack operations

The commission unanimously approved removing the "No Firearms" restriction signs at Matthies Park and Pent Road. It also unanimously approved adding a portolet at Toby’s Pond and allocating funding for it. The Board accepted a Bank of America grant of $13,011 for picnic tables at Pent and Matthies Parks. Finally, the commission accepted B. Egan’s resignation effective July 25.

• Removed "No Firearms" signs at Matthies Park and Pent Road (all ayes)
• Approved addition of a portolet at Toby’s Pond with funding (all ayes)
• Accepted Bank of America grant of $13,011 for picnic tables at Pent and Matthies Parks (all ayes)
• Accepted resignation of B. Egan effective July 25 (all ayes)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The agenda consists of placeholders for a public hearing and a regular monthly meeting. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the provided text.

Safety Committee

The regular meeting of the Safety Committee scheduled for July 16, 2025, has been cancelled.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will discuss budget transfers and updates on several road and wastewater projects. The body is also scheduled to review police private rates for 2025-2026 and its own by-laws and ordinances.

• Police Private Rates 2025-2026
• Road projects: Church Street, West Road, Main Street, and Century, Maple, and Division
• EV Charging Station Lot project
• Wastewater Treatment Plant update
• BOF By-Laws and Ordinance Review

The Board approved 43 budget transfers totaling $115,853.38. It also approved the proposed private duty rates for the police for 2025‑2026. A $638 increase to the Senior Center heating‑oil budget line was adopted, and the August regular Board of Finance meeting was cancelled. All motions passed with unanimous ayes.

• Approved police private duty rates for 2025‑2026 (all ayes)
• Approved 43 budget transfers totaling $115,853.38 (all ayes)
• Increased Senior Center heating‑oil budget line by $638 (all ayes)
• Cancelled August regular Board of Finance meeting (all ayes)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The regular monthly meeting of the Water Pollution Control Authority scheduled for July 15, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to no new business before the board.

Water Commission

The Water Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and handle correspondence and invoice payments. The agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Payment of invoices

The commission approved the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes with all ayes. It then adjourned the July 14, 2025 meeting, also with all ayes. No other business was taken.

• Approved 06/09/2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to take action on budget transfers and the Master Fee Schedule. The body will also discuss appointments for the Planning & Zoning, Inlands & Wetlands, and Conservation commissions.

• Budget Transfers
• Appointments for Planning & Zoning, Inlands & Wetlands, and Conservation Commission
• Master Fee Schedule updates
• Project Authorization Letter for Waterbury Branch Line Stations (CTDOT)
• Rehabilitation of Church St.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission meeting scheduled for July 10, 2025, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to no new business before the board.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific cases or projects listed.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for July 10, 2025, has been cancelled.

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will consider a new application for 355 Bethany Rd. The body will also review old business regarding 14 different permits and property sites.

• New application for 355 Bethany Rd-DelMoro
• Permit A-2023-377, SW-2023-336: Hawks View on Haley Ridge Road
• Permit SW-2023-337: Region 16 football field and surrounding area
• Permit A-2022-334 SW-2022-335: 26 Westview/BF Edge LLC
• Permit A-2021-325 & SW2021-026: 251-253 South Main Street/James Martin

The commission accepted the June 11 meeting minutes. It approved the application for a 15‑ft above‑ground pool at 355 Bethany Rd as submitted. A motion to rearrange the agenda was also carried, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Approved 355 Bethany Rd pool application as submitted (all ayes)
• Approved agenda rearrangement motion (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:12 p.m. (all ayes)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to address a tree contract award. The body will discuss the item and take action on the award.

• Tree Contract Award

At the special meeting on June 26, 2025, the Board of Selectmen voted on the town-wide tree services contract. Michael Krenesky motioned to award the contract to J&J Brothers LLC, Gerard Smith seconded, and the motion passed with all ayes. The contract award was the sole substantive action taken at the meeting.

• Awarded Tree Services Contract to J&J Brothers LLC (all ayes)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for June 23, 2025, has been cancelled.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the meeting minutes after correcting the spelling of member David Dlugos’s last name. It scheduled a public hearing for July 17, 2025, at 7:20 p.m. to amend the effective date of the subdivision regulation update and approved the updated zoning map. The board also sent a positive referral to the Selectmen for the purchase of 251 Lopus Rd., approved payment of presented bills, and adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes with spelling correction (all ayes)
• Scheduled public hearing July 17, 2025, 7:20 p.m. to amend subdivision regulation date (all ayes)
• Approved updated Zoning Map (all ayes)
• Sent positive referral to Board of Selectmen for purchase of 251 Lopus Rd. (all ayes)
• Approved payment of bills as presented (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:08 p.m. (all ayes)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and approve bills. The board will also discuss a capital project and an open board seat for the fall.

• Approval of bills to be paid
• Discussion of a capital project
• Open Library Board seat for the fall
• Summer reading updates

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It also approved the capital project that allows storage cabinets to be installed in the adult fiction room after July 1. No library bills were approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

• Approved agenda (all aye)
• Approved minutes (all aye)
• Approved capital project to install storage cabinets in adult fiction room (approval noted, no vote tally provided)
• No bills approved
• Adjourned meeting at 7:16 p.m. (all aye)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will review monthly reports for the wastewater treatment plant and discuss an ordinance update. The body will also address a project at 7 Avenue D and the plant upgrade project.

• Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project
• Sewer Permit Process/WPCA Sign off (Step One Building Permit)
• 7 Avenue D
• Ordinance Update
• Election of Officers

The board approved the minutes from the April 15 and May 20 meetings. It accepted the water‑treatment plant monthly reports for May and June 2025. Members elected Jeff Smith as chairman, David D’Amico as vice‑chair, and appointed Cody Muth as secretary. The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Accepted WWTP monthly report for May 2025 (all ayes)
• Accepted WWTP monthly report for June 2025 (all ayes)
• Appointed Cody Muth as board secretary (all ayes)
• Elected Jeff Smith chairman, David D’Amico vice‑chair (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:46 p.m. (all ayes)

Service Award Committee

The Service Award Volunteer Fire/Ambulance Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on the participant list for the 24-25 Year Service Awards.

• Discussion and action on the 24-25 Year Service Award Participant List

The committee approved the minutes from the June 25, 2024 meeting. It also approved the 2024‑2025 Service Award participant list, removing Kaisa Mundroff, Julianna Reichlin, and Linda Sementilli, and directed the list be forwarded to the Finance Manager for execution. The meeting was adjourned at 6:03 PM.

• Approved 06/25/2024 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved 2024‑2025 Service Award participant list, removed Kaisa Mundroff, Julianna Reichlin, and Linda Sementilli, and directed forwarding to Finance Manager (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:03 PM (all ayes)

Parks & Recreation

The commission will discuss the 2025 summer activity schedule and review budget balances for FY2025 and FY2026. The meeting includes updates on park maintenance and several grant applications for town facilities.

• Summer event schedule including Family Day Fireworks (7/12/25) and Cardboard Boat Regatta (7/26/25)
• Budget updates for FY2025 balance and FY2026 budget
• Security camera quote for Pent Road
• DOT Transportation Microgrant for Library bike and pedestrian safety
• K. Matthies Grant application for benches and tables

The commission approved the FY2026 budget increases, with the new budget year beginning July 1, 2025. A motion to approve the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes passed, with one member abstaining. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:52 PM.

• Approved FY2026 budget increases (no vote tally provided)
• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (all ayes, B. Egan abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for June 12, 2025, has been cancelled.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to review updates on Lantern Ridge Park and the 39 Acre Property. The body will also discuss open space strategy, planning, and a report and guide.

• Lantern Ridge Park updates
• Open Space Strategy & Planning
• 39 Acre Property
• Open Space Report & Guide
• Beaver Baffle Hockanum Glenn

The commission approved the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Victor Santos and second by Joann Delenick, with all members voting aye. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:46 p.m. following a motion by Victor Santos, seconded by Joann Delenick, with all members voting aye.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:46 p.m. (all ayes)

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will review a restoration and development plan for 28 Lorraine Drive. The body will also address old business regarding 14 different permits and sites, including the Region 16 football field.

• New application for restoration and development plan at 28 Lorraine Drive
• Review of Permit SW-2023-337 for Region 16 football field and surrounding area
• Review of Permit A-2023-377, SW-2023-336 for Hawks View on Haley Ridge Road
• Payment of $77.16 for media publication
• Discussion of detention and retention pond maintenance

The commission approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting with a 4‑aye, 1‑abstain vote. Members rearranged the agenda to better serve the public, which passed unanimously. They approved the restoration plan for 28 Lorraine Drive and authorized the Wetlands Enforcement Officer to issue the permit once the plan is completed before the Certificate of Occupancy, both motions passing unanimously. The board also approved payment of a $77.16 media publication bill and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (4 Aye, 1 Abstain)
• Rearranged agenda to better serve public (unanimous ayes)
• Approved restoration plan for 28 Lorraine Drive, requiring completion before Certificate of Occupancy (unanimous ayes)
• Accepted application and authorized WEO to issue permit for 28 Lorraine Drive (unanimous ayes)
• Approved payment of media publication bill $77.16 (unanimous ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:06 pm (unanimous ayes)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will meet to review reports from the Tax Collector, Treasurer, Town Clerk, Region 16, and the Ambulance service. The board will discuss budget transfers, capital projects, and wastewater treatment plant updates.

• Road projects: Church Street (STEAP)
• Road projects: West Road (STEAP)
• Road projects: Blackberry & Buckingham (mill & pave)
• EV Charging Station Lot
• Road projects: Main Street (CIF & LOTCIP) and Century, Maple, Division (STEAP Award)

The Beacon Falls Board of Finance approved four budget transfers totaling $5,015. The motion was made by J. Carroll, seconded by B. Catanzaro, and passed unanimously. Earlier, the board also approved the April and May meeting minutes without dissent. The meeting concluded with a unanimous motion to adjourn.

• Approved April 15 and May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers totaling $5,015 (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and handle correspondence and invoice payments. The agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Payment of invoices

The commission postponed approval of the prior meeting minutes until member Mike Krenesky is present. No correspondence, invoices, old business, or new business were addressed. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Tabled approval of previous meeting minutes pending MK's return
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (PB/GS, all ayes)

Board of Selectmen

The provided text contains a list of meeting materials and agendas for the Board of Selectmen and a Special Town Meeting. No specific discussion items, proposals, or decisions are detailed in the provided record.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss updates regarding Main Street and the Haynes Development. The body will also plan for a June Open House.

• Main Street Update
• Haynes Development discussion
• June Open House planning session
• Coordinator Update

The commission approved the minutes from the 04/28/2025 meeting with unanimous consent. A motion to pay $35.96 to the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities for business cards was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 PM with all members in favor.

• Approved 04/28/2025 meeting minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Authorized payment of $35.96 to Connecticut Conference of Municipalities for business cards (unanimous ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:01 PM (unanimous ayes)

Economic Development Commission

The Town of Beacon Falls Economic Development Commission has cancelled its regular monthly meeting scheduled for May 28, 2025. No business was listed for discussion or decision.

Board of Finance

The Beacon Falls Board of Finance meets the day after the 2025-2026 Town Budget Vote to review the results, set the mill rate, and approve budget transfers. The meeting follows the 7:00 PM Town Meeting at the Senior Center.

• FY2026 Budget Vote Results
• Mill Rate determination
• Budget Transfers approval
• Tax Collector – Suspense Listing review

The Board of Finance approved a mill rate of 30.46 mills for FY 2026. It also approved three budget transfers totaling $14,050, including $10,000 for Engine 3 repairs. The Tax Collector's suspense list of $30,915.24 was accepted.

• Approved 2025‑2026 mill rate of 30.46 mills (all ayes)
• Approved three budget transfers totaling $14,050 (all ayes)
• Approved $10,000 transfer for Engine 3 repairs (part of the $14,050) (all ayes)
• Approved Tax Collector suspense list of $30,915.24 (all ayes)

Board of Selectmen

The May 21, 2025 Beacon Falls Board of Selectmen meeting agenda lists only meeting materials and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Library Board of Trustees

The Beacon Falls Library Board of Trustees will convene a hybrid meeting on May 20, 2025, at 7:00 PM to conduct routine business including approving minutes, reviewing correspondence, and hearing reports from the Friends group, the Board of Selectmen, and the Library Director. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Library Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. No library bills were approved for payment. The board recorded the resignation of Marion Zollo and the return of Matt Yanarella to fill the remainder of the term. The board also heard the summer reading theme announcement and updates on Friends fundraising activities.

• Approved agenda (unanimous aye)
• Approved minutes (unanimous aye)
• No bills approved for payment
• Board member Marion Zollo resignation accepted; Matt Yanarella appointed to fill term (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye)

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda contains only links to documents and does not list specific discussion items or decisions for the meeting. The record is procedural boilerplate.

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will convene a regular monthly meeting to receive the wastewater-treatment plant’s monthly reports, discuss an ordinance update, and consider bills and public comments. No specific decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

The board voted to postpone several agenda items to the next meeting, including the approval of prior minutes, the WWTP monthly report, and an ordinance update. Each motion was made by David D’Amico, seconded by another member, and passed with all ayes. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:43 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Table previous meeting minutes to next month (all ayes)
• Table WWTP monthly report to next month (all ayes)
• Table ordinance update to next month (all ayes)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:43 p.m. (all ayes)

Parks & Recreation

The Beacon Falls Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss budget updates for FY2025 and FY2026, form a capital planning subcommittee, and review maintenance reports for multiple parks. They will also receive updates on community garden registration, summer events, and grant applications, including a DOT microgrant for bike and pedestrian safety.

• Discussion of FY2025 balance and FY2026 budget
• Formation of a capital planning subcommittee ('Capital Team')
• Update on Pent Road security camera quote
• Review of park maintenance reports for Matthies Park, Pent Rd Complex, Toby's Pond, Riverbend Park, Veterans & Volunteer Parks
• Grant applications: DOT Transportation Microgrant for Library (bike/pedestrian safety) and K. Matthies Grant for benches/tables

The commission approved the April 21 minutes, with all members voting aye except V. Santos who abstained. Members assigned P. Monti, D. Ferretti, and B. Egan to lead the 2026‑2029 capital‑project planning effort. D. Ferretti approved a pickleball tournament for Labor Day weekend. The meeting was adjourned at 8:39 PM.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (all ayes, V. Santos abstained)
• Assigned P. Monti, D. Ferretti, and B. Egan to lead 2026‑2029 capital planning
• Approved T. Trombley’s pickleball tournament for Labor Day weekend
• Adjourned meeting at 8:39 PM (all ayes)

Museum and Rimmon Schoolhouse Committee

This meeting agenda from the Museum and Rimmon Schoolhouse Committee for May 18, 2025, lists only document submissions—agenda, minutes, and revised minutes—with no detailed action items. The committee is expected to discuss and potentially approve these records. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Review of the agenda document for May 18, 2025
• Review of May 2025 meeting minutes (version 2)
• Review of revised meeting minutes (version 1)
• No other substantive items listed in the agenda text

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a monthly meeting and a continuation of a public hearing. No specific project details or agenda items were provided in the source text.

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Beacon Falls Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will hold its monthly meeting to discuss and act on a new application for Hopp Brook, as well as review numerous existing permits under old business. Items include updates on several site-specific permits, an enforcement officer's report, and correspondence. The meeting includes public comment and petition opportunities.

• New application: Hopp Brook
• Permit A-2009-283: Alliance Circle Lot 3 (HI Stone)
• Permit SW-2023-337: Region 16 football field and surrounding area
• Permit A-2023-377, SW-2023-336: Hawks View on Haley Ridge Road
• Detention/Retention Pond Maintenance and 14 Lorraine Dr filing/regrading

The commission adopted a 13‑point staff report and denied the incomplete Hopp Brook application. It also approved the release of a $5,000 soil and erosion performance control bond. Several past meeting minutes were approved, and invoices were paid. The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 pm.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (vote 3-0-1)
• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (vote 2-0-2)
• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (vote 2-0-2)
• Adopted 13‑point report and denied Hopp Brook application (all ayes)
• Released $5,000 Soil and Erosion Performance Control Bond (all ayes)
• Approved payment of invoices as presented (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 pm (all ayes)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and handle correspondence and invoice payments. The agenda contains no specific project proposals or policy decisions.

• Payment of invoices

The commission approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It then adjourned the May 12, 2025 meeting, also by unanimous vote. No other business was taken.

• Approved 04/14/2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss and potentially vote on budget transfers, appointments to boards and commissions, and a contract for a town-wide property revaluation. They will also receive reports from various departments and address old business items including the Haynes Project and Church Street rehabilitation.

• Award of contract for statistical revaluation update of all real estate properties
• Appointments to Planning & Zoning, Inlands & Wetlands, Conservation Commission, and Library Board
• Budget transfers discussion and action
• Old business: Haynes Project Development and Church Street rehabilitation
• Tax refunds discussion and action

The Selectmen approved several reports and budget transfers, all by unanimous voice vote. They adopted traffic measures on North and South Main Street, reducing the speed limit to 30 mph, changing parking sign durations, and adding turn lane markings effective immediately. The board also appointed Matthew Yanarella to the Library Board of Trustees and Elizabeth Falzone to the Conservation Commission, and awarded the ITB 25‑1 contract to Municipal Evaluation Services LLC.

• Approved budget transfers and forwarded to BOF (all ayes)
• Implemented Main St traffic changes: 30 mph speed limit, 2‑hour parking signs, new turn lines (all ayes)
• Appointed Matthew Yanarella to Library Board of Trustees (all ayes)
• Appointed Elizabeth Falzone to Conservation Commission (all ayes)
• Awarded ITB 25‑1 contract to Municipal Evaluation Services LLC (all ayes)
• Approved tax refunds totaling $1,061.32 (all ayes)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (04/14/2025) (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:39 PM (all ayes)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting for a regular monthly session. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, approval of minutes, correspondence, old business, new business, and adjournment. No specific proposals, public hearings, or actionable items are listed in the provided agenda.

• No specific items listed under Old Business or New Business

The board approved the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes and appointed Nancy King as an alternate for Bruce Richard. The board announced that the June 2025 meeting will be cancelled. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 04/10/2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Nancy King as alternate for Bruce Richard (no vote recorded)
• Cancelled June 2025 ZBA meeting (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:37 PM (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to review updates on Lantern Ridge Park and the town's Open Space Strategy & Planning. The body will also discuss a 39 Acre Property.

• Lantern Ridge Park updates
• Open Space Strategy & Planning
• 39 Acre Property

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the May 8, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved 04/10/2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 pm (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance and Board of Selectmen are holding a joint meeting and a public hearing. The primary focus of these sessions is the proposed 2025-2026 budget.

• Public hearing on FY2026 budget
• Joint budget meeting between Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance are holding a joint budget meeting and public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 town budget. The agenda provided consists of document references for the meeting materials and minutes, with no additional detail on specific budget items.

• Joint meeting of Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance
• Public hearing on the 2025-2026 budget

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to discuss updates regarding Main Street and the Haynes Development. The body will also address the development and launch of a website.

• Main Street Update
• Website Development and Launch
• Haynes Development discussion
• Grant News
• Payment of Bills

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 3 special meeting after amending the attendance list. It also approved a subscription to Wix.com for the town’s Economic Development website. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:20 PM.

• Approved minutes of 03/03/2025 special meeting (All ayes)
• Approved subscription for Wix.com website (All ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 PM (All ayes)

Parks & Recreation

The Beacon Falls Parks & Recreation Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on April 21, 2025. The agenda covers updates on park maintenance at Matthies Park, Pent Road Complex, and other sites, plus planning for summer events including the Fishing Derby, Summer Camp, and Family Day Fireworks. The commission will also review FY2026 budget requests and decisions from the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance, and consider new business such as the Rimmon Hill Schoolhouse/Museum Committee and a proposed 'Park Pals' program.

• Fishing Derby scheduled for April 26, 2025
• Summer Camp 2025 application published; background checks underway
• Family Day Fireworks set for July 12, 2025 (rain date July 13)
• Pickleball line painting purchase order issued
• Pent Road security camera quote to be reviewed

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 17 meeting. They also approved a motion to pay half of the spring movie licensing fee, up to $175. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of up to $175 for spring movie license (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting that consists solely of procedural items: call to order, approval of prior minutes, an unspecified appointment, and adjournment. No specific assessment appeals or substantive discussions are on the agenda.

• Unspecified appointment on the agenda

The board approved the prior meeting minutes unanimously. It first changed the truck's assessment to $12,200, then amended it to $10,000, both with unanimous approval. The meeting was adjourned with all members voting aye.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (3-0)
• Changed truck assessment to $12,200 (3-0)
• Amended truck assessment to $10,000 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The provided agenda consists of procedural placeholders for a public hearing and a monthly meeting. No specific applications, projects, or discussion items are listed in the text.

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on two specific permits. The session focuses on projects involving Alliance Circle Lot 3 and Hopp Brook Developers.

• Permit A-2009-283: Alliance Circle Lot 3 (HI Stone)
• Permit A-2019-315, SW-209-017 and A-2019-315-A1, SW-209-017-A1: Hopp Brook Developers

Safety Committee

The Beacon Falls Safety Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on several safety-related items. Topics include OSHA compliance, CIRMA insurance, COVID-19 protocols, a safety budget update, and the security system. The committee will also receive renovation updates for Town Hall.

• OSHA discussion and possible action
• CIRMA (insurance) update
• COVID-19 related discussion
• Safety Budget Update
• Renovation Updates in Town Hall

The committee approved the 01/15/2025 minutes with five ayes and one abstention. Members discussed OSHA 300‑log management, CIRMA training materials, and the safety budget, noting $3,242 remaining and a $1,500 expense for annual hearing testing. Updates on completed town‑hall renovations and a suggestion for signage to the Assessor’s and Tax offices were reviewed. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved 01/15/2025 minutes (5 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous ayes)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance is scheduled to hold a regular meeting and a joint budget workshop on April 15, 2025. The provided agenda text consists solely of document links and does not list specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Agenda text contains no itemized items – only file names

Library Board of Trustees

The Beacon Falls Library Board of Trustees is holding a special hybrid meeting to receive reports from the Friends group, the Board of Selectmen, and the Library Director, including financial reports and bills for approval. Old business includes a by-laws update, and new business features an IMLS update. Public comment and an optional executive session are also on the agenda.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Friends Report
• Library Director's Report with service and financial reports, including bills to be paid
• By-laws update under old business
• IMLS update under new business

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda and minutes, each by unanimous voice vote. The board authorized a $5 payment toward a $225 invoice from the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. The board accepted the updated library by‑laws with an all‑aye vote. The minutes also noted the termination of a $2.1 million IMLS grant affecting state libraries.

• Approved agenda (all aye)
• Approved minutes (all aye)
• Approved $5 payment for Connecticut Museum of Culture and History invoice (all aye)
• Accepted updated by‑laws (all aye)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a regular monthly meeting with standard procedural items: approving minutes, public comments, and staff reports. Old business includes an unspecified ordinance update. The board may also elect officers if all members are present. No specific proposed actions or dollar amounts are mentioned in the agenda.

• Ordinance Update (Old Business, details not specified)
• Election of Officers (contingent on full attendance)
• Review of WWTP Monthly Reports
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Payment of Bills and Correspondence

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting after a motion by David D’Amico and a second by Cody Brennan, with all members voting aye. No new business or ordinance updates were presented. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Cody Brennan, seconded by David D’Amico, also with all ayes.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Board of Selectmen

The Beacon Falls Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance will hold a joint budget workshop to discuss revenue, expenditures, and non-recurring capital projects. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the previous budget workshop and public input via webform. No decisions are expected; the session is for open discussion.

• Approval of meeting minutes from April 8, 2025 budget workshop
• Public input via webform submissions
• Open budget discussion on revenue
• Open budget discussion on expenditures
• Open budget discussion on non-recurring capital projects

The Board of Finance voted to increase the First Selectman's salary by $4,000 to $66,000, a 6% raise. The draft budget was revised to remove the Town Planner position, add $33,000 for Region 16, increase dental insurance costs by $4,000, and reflect $12,000 in fuel savings, resulting in a net $25,000 increase. Supplemental tax calculations were removed, the tax collection rate set to 99%, and $100,000 taken from the Fund Balance to balance the budget. The mill rate was set at 0.65 and the April 22 Budget Workshop was cancelled, with a draft budget to be published by April 24 and a public hearing scheduled for May 7.

• Approved $4,000 increase to First Selectman's salary, raising it to $66,000 (6% increase)
• Removed Town Planner position from draft budget
• Added $33,000 increase for Region 16 budget
• Increased dental insurance expense by $4,000
• Recorded $12,000 fuel and heating savings, net budget increase $25,000
• Removed supplemental tax calculation and set tax collection rate to 99%
• Used $100,000 from Fund Balance to balance the budget
• Set mill rate increase to 0.65 and cancelled the 4/22/25 Budget Workshop

Water Commission

The Water Commission is holding a regular meeting to address procedural matters including approval of previous minutes, correspondence and invoice payments, old business, and new business. No specific projects, votes, or financial figures are detailed in the agenda.

• No specific rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are listed.

The commission unanimously approved the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It then unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Approved 03/10/2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to take action on budget transfers and a Round 7 CT DECD CIF Grant application. The board will also consider appointments for Planning & Zoning, Inlands & Wetlands, and the Conservation Commission.

• Budget Transfers discussion and action
• Round 7 CT DECD CIF Grant Application Certified Resolution
• Appointments for Planning & Zoning (1), Inlands & Wetlands (1), and Conservation Commission (3)
• Dissolution of the Community Library Senior Center Building Committee
• Discussion on the Rehabilitation of Church St.

The Selectmen approved the certified resolution for the Round 7 CT DECD CIF grant, estimating an $8 million award. They also reduced the site‑plan review fee to $85 per unit, added stop signs and stop lines on North Main Street, and placed no‑parking signs on all Main Street medians. Budget transfers, tax refunds of $1,131.88, and the dissolution of the Community Library Senior Center Building Committee were approved, along with numerous departmental reports.

• Adopted Round 7 CT DECD CIF grant resolution (all ayes)
• Reduced site‑plan review fee to $85/unit (all ayes)
• Added stop sign and stop line in each lane on N. Main St. (all ayes)
• Added no‑parking signs on all Main St. medians (all ayes)
• Approved budget transfers as presented (all ayes)
• Approved tax refunds totaling $1,131.88 (all ayes)
• Dissolved Community Library Senior Center Building Committee (all ayes)
• Approved various departmental reports (all ayes)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items such as approving minutes and discussing old and new business. No public hearings, variances, or other specific zoning decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Only procedural items on agenda; no public hearings or decisions listed.

The Beacon Falls Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the regular meeting minutes from March 13, 2025. The board then unanimously moved to adjourn the April 10 meeting. No substantive zoning or policy decisions were made.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 PM (all ayes)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss updates regarding Lantern Ridge Park and open space strategy. The body is scheduled to take action regarding a 39 Acre Property.

• Action on 39 Acre Property
• Lantern Ridge Park updates
• Open Space Strategy & Planning

The commission approved the March 13, 2025 regular meeting minutes after a motion by Cody Muth and a second by Victor Santos, with all members voting aye. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:50 p.m. following a motion by Victor Santos, seconded by Cody Muth, also approved unanimously. No other business or policy decisions were taken.

• Approved 03/13/2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 p.m. (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Commission will discuss pending and new applications, including HI Stone and Hopp Brook. The meeting also includes reports and inspections for various permits across the town.

• Pending business and application for HI Stone
• New application for Hopp Brook
• Permit A-2023-377 and SW-2023-33 for Hawks View on Haley Ridge Road
• Permit SW-2023-337 for Region 16 football field at Woodland Regional High School
• Permit A-2021-325 & SW-2021-026 for 251-253 South Main Street

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission did not have a quorum, so no business was conducted. The meeting was limited to public comments. Chairman Steve J. Knapik adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.

Board of Finance

The Beacon Falls Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance will hold a joint budget workshop. They will discuss the operating budget (revenue and expenditures), non-recurring capital project proposals, and fund balances including General Fund, Private Duty, Debt Service, and Vehicle Replacement. The meeting also includes approval of previous workshop minutes and public input via webform submissions.

• Approval of meeting minutes from March 25, 2025 Budget Workshop
• Public input via webform submissions
• Open discussion of Operating Budget: Revenue & Expenditures
• Open discussion of Non-Recurring Capital Project Proposals
• Review of Fund Balances: General, Private Duty, Debt Service, Vehicle Replacement, and unspent Capital Project funds

The Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance approved the March 25, 2025 Budget Workshop minutes with the corrections noted by Assessor L. Daigle, after a motion by S. Leeper and second by K. Lembo, with all ayes. They also agreed to hold the next Budget Workshop on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM, followed by the regular Board of Finance meeting, with all ayes. Additional workshops were scheduled for April 22 and a public hearing set for May 7, 2025.

• Approved 3/25/25 Budget Workshop minutes (all ayes)
• Scheduled Budget Workshop for 4/15/25 at 7:00 PM (all ayes)
• Scheduled additional Budget Workshop for 4/22/25 (all ayes)
• Set public hearing for 5/7/25 (all ayes)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance are meeting for a joint budget workshop. The session focuses on discussing the operating budget, capital project proposals, and fund balances.

• Operating budget revenue and expenditures
• Non-recurring capital project proposals
• General Fund, Private Duty, Debt Service, and Vehicle Replacement fund balances
• Unspent capital project funds

The Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance approved the March 25 budget workshop minutes with corrections. They agreed on a $400,000 interest figure, set budget workshop meetings for April 15 and April 22 (with a public hearing on May 7), and confirmed a $100,000 contingency. Both boards adjourned at 8:40 PM.

• Approved 3/25/25 Budget Workshop minutes with corrections (all ayes)
• Agreed $400,000 interest figure is reasonable
• Scheduled Budget Workshop for April 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• Scheduled additional Budget Workshop for April 22, 2025 with public hearing on May 7
• Confirmed $100,000 contingency amount
• Motion to adjourn Board of Finance at 8:40 PM passed (all ayes)
• Motion to adjourn Board of Selectmen at 8:40 PM passed (all ayes)

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss several development proposals, including HI Stone, Hopp Brook Development, and the Tiverton Subdivision on Fairfield Place. The agenda also includes a review of stormwater management permits and sediment/erosion control. No decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Discussion on HI Stone
• Discussion on Hopp Brook Development
• Discussion on Tiverton Subdivision on Fairfield Place
• Stormwater Management Permits and Sediment and Erosion Control Review

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 PM. No formal approvals, denials, or other votes were recorded on the discussion items. The remaining agenda items were discussed but not decided.

• Adjourned meeting at 8:16 PM (all ayes)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review service and financial reports. The board will consider the approval of bills to be paid and review the organization's by-laws.

• Approval of bills to be paid
• Review of by-laws
• Friends of the Library meetings discussion

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. No bills were approved for payment. The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m. after a motion passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved no bills for payment (none)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:26 p.m. (unanimous)

Museum and Rimmon Schoolhouse Committee

The Museum and Rimmon Schoolhouse Committee will meet to approve its mission statement and goals. Members will discuss funding sources and the historical museum concept for the Rimmon Schoolhouse.

• Approval of mission statement and committee goals
• Appointments to fill committee vacancies
• Discussion of Rimmon Schoolhouse funding and next steps

The committee approved the March 18 minutes. It appointed Sally DelMoro as a new member, with a unanimous aye vote. It also appointed Katie Hall as a new member, again approved unanimously.

• Approved 3/18 minutes (all aye)
• Appointed Sally DelMoro as committee member (all aye)
• Appointed Katie Hall as committee member (all aye)

Board of Finance

The Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance are conducting a joint budget workshop. The meeting includes reviews of operating and capital budgets for specific departments and a general discussion on revenue and expenditures.

• Budget review for Senior Center & Assessor
• Budget review for Police
• Discussion on revenue, expenditures, and non-recurring capital projects

The Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance approved the March 11 budget workshop minutes after a motion and one abstention. They also approved both the March 4 and March 11 budget workshop minutes by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:22 PM by unanimous consent. No other substantive budget actions were decided.

• Approved 3/11/25 budget workshop minutes (aye, 1 abstain)
• Approved 3/4/25 and 3/11/25 budget workshop minutes (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:22 PM (all ayes)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance are meeting for a joint budget workshop. The body will review operating and capital budgets for specific departments and discuss revenue and expenditures.

• Budget review for Senior Center & Assessor
• Budget review for Police
• Discussion of revenue, expenditures, and non-recurring capital projects

The Board of Selectmen approved the March 11, 2025 minutes after a motion, second, one abstention and the rest voting aye. A second motion approved both the March 4 and March 11 Budget Workshop minutes with all members voting aye. The board then adjourned the meeting at 8:22 PM with unanimous approval.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (aye vote, 1 abstention)
• Approved March 4 and March 11 Budget Workshop minutes (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:22 PM (all ayes)

Economic Development Commission

The March 24, 2025 regular meeting of the Town of Beacon Falls Economic Development Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Beacon Falls Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular monthly meeting on March 20, 2025. Items on the agenda include old business updates on Tiverton 1, HI Stone, Hawks View Subdivision, and Hopp Brook Estates, as well as a new application for a special exception at 53 Lancaster Drive. The commission will also discuss and take action on an update to the Subdivision Regulations. Reports from the Zoning Enforcement Officer, Town Engineer, and Town Planner are scheduled.

• 53 Lancaster Drive – Special Exception application
• HI Stone – new application
• Subdivision Regulations Update – discussion and action
• Old business: Tiverton 1, HI Stone, Hawks View Subdivision, Hopp Brook Estates
• Reports from Zoning Enforcement Officer, Town Engineer, and Town Planner

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the amended conditions for the Hopp Brook Estates project, including a fee reduction from $250 to $85 per unit and the addition of a planting‑plan condition, with all members voting aye. A motion to submit a fee‑waiver recommendation letter to the Board of Selectmen was also approved unanimously. The commission later moved to approve the special‑exception application for 53 Lancaster Drive with conditions, but the recorded vote tally is missing.

• Approved amended conditions for Hopp Brook Estates (all ayes)
• Reduced Hopp Brook Estates fee to $85 per unit (all ayes)
• Added Condition 27 planting plan for Hopp Brook Estates (all ayes)
• Approved letter to Board of Selectmen recommending fee waiver (all ayes)
• Motion to approve 53 Lancaster Drive special exception with conditions (seconded, vote result not recorded)

Library Board of Trustees

This meeting was canceled. The Beacon Falls Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7 p.m. instead. No other business is listed on this notice.

• Cancellation of regularly scheduled March 18 meeting
• Rescheduled special meeting on March 27, 2025

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a regular monthly meeting to discuss routine operations. Agenda items include an update on the wastewater ordinance and potential election of officers if all members are present. The board will also review monthly reports from the wastewater treatment plant and handle correspondence and bill payments.

• Ordinance Update under Old Business
• Election of Officers (if all members present) under Miscellaneous
• Review of WWTP Monthly Reports
• Comments from the Public
• Correspondence & Payment of Bills

The Water Pollution Control Authority held a brief regular meeting, tabling approval of prior minutes, the WWTP monthly reports, the report on the Avenues, and the election of officers until the April meeting. The board approved the conclusion of the 7 Rimmon Hill Rd project and reviewed the status of Beacon Falls Tavern, which is still being updated. No public comments or bills were presented.

• Tabled approval of previous meeting minutes until April (all ayes)
• Tabled WWTP monthly reports until April (all ayes)
• Tabled report on the Avenues until April (all ayes)
• Tabled election of officers until a full board is present (all ayes)
• Approved conclusion of 7 Rimmon Hill Rd project
• Reviewed Beacon Falls Tavern status; still being updated

Museum and Rimmon Schoolhouse Committee

This special meeting will elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary. The committee will also discuss its mission statement and goals for the Rimmon Schoolhouse, Matthies Park, a historical museum concept, funding sources, and next steps. Two additional appointments will be made to fill the seven-person committee, and upcoming meetings will be scheduled.

• Election of chair, vice chair, and secretary
• Discussion of mission statement and committee goals
• General discussion of Rimmon Schoolhouse, Matthies Park, historical museum concept, funding sources, and next steps
• Two additional appointments to fill the seven-person committee
• Schedule of upcoming meetings

The Museum and Rimmon Schoolhouse Committee held its first meeting, electing Kyle Brennan as chair, Michael Krenesky as vice chair, and Josepha Brusznicki as secretary. The committee discussed the future of the Rimmon Schoolhouse, including potential restoration, relocation, or incorporation into a new museum, and identified funding sources such as existing capital funds, a brick fundraiser, and potential grants. No formal decisions were made on the building's fate; the committee agreed to meet again on March 26 to appoint additional members and plan next steps.

• Elected Kyle Brennan as chair (all ayes)
• Elected Michael Krenesky as vice chair (all ayes)
• Elected Josepha Brusznicki as secretary (all ayes)
• Set next meeting for March 26 at 7 p.m. at Beacon Hose's Station 2

Parks & Recreation

The Beacon Falls Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting covering park maintenance reports, project updates (cameras, pickleball lines, septic, garage doors), and planning for summer events (movie night, fishing derby, concerts, family day fireworks, cardboard boat regatta). New business includes creation of a Rimmon Hill Schoolhouse/Museum Committee and capital planning for a future park plan. Notably, the DECD grant for the Community Center was declined, stopping the project. The commission will also review facility applications and a new grant opportunity for benches and tables.

• DECD grant for Community Center declined — project will not move forward
• Pickleball line painting and Matthies Park garage door purchase orders issued
• Fishing Derby scheduled for April 26, Family Day Fireworks for July 12 (rain date July 13)
• Rimmon Hill Schoolhouse/Museum Committee proposed as new business
• Capital planning for future park plan to be discussed

The Beacon Falls Parks & Recreation Commission approved the purchase of four pickleball nets at $460 each, totaling $1,840, to equip the four courts being lined. The board also selected June 7 (rain date June 14) for the Spring Movie Night and confirmed the Fishing Derby for April 26. A grant application for the Community Center was denied, and the town will not reapply.

• Approved purchase of four pickleball nets at $460 each (all ayes)
• Selected June 7 for Spring Movie Night, rain date June 14
• Confirmed Fishing Derby on April 26, 2025
• Agreed no price increase for Summer Camp 2025
• Noted DECD grant for Community Center was denied; town will not reapply
• Approved minutes from 2/17/25 (C. Casey abstained)

Board of Selectmen

The Beacon Falls Board of Selectmen is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on the Assessor's Motor Vehicle Depreciation Schedule. This item directly affects how motor vehicle taxes are calculated for residents. The meeting also includes standard procedural items like call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion and action on Assessor/Motor Vehicle Depreciation Schedule

The Board of Selectmen held a special meeting and unanimously approved adopting the modified motor vehicle depreciation schedule outlined in Connecticut General Statutes 12-63b, effective for the assessor year commencing October 1, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned immediately after the vote.

• Adopted modified motor vehicle depreciation schedule per CT General Statutes 12-63b, effective Oct 1, 2024 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss updates regarding Lantern Ridge Park and open space strategy. The body is scheduled to hold a discussion and take action regarding a 39 Acre Property.

• Discussion and action on 39 Acre Property
• Lantern Ridge Park updates
• Open Space Strategy & Planning

The Conservation Commission approved the minutes from the February 13, 2025 meeting. No new business was discussed, but commissioners raised concerns about a beaver problem at Hockanum Glen and the safety of beech trees affected by disease, with plans to research state programs.

• Approved 02/13/2025 regular meeting minutes (all ayes)

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Beacon Falls Zoning Board of Appeals. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, approval of prior minutes, correspondence, old business, new business, and adjournment. No specific zoning appeals, variance requests, or other substantive matters are listed for discussion or decision.

• No specific zoning appeals or variance requests listed on the agenda
• Meeting will consider approval of prior meeting minutes
• Old and new business sections have no described items

The Beacon Falls Zoning Board of Appeals met on March 13, 2025, but took no substantive actions. The board approved the minutes from the February 13, 2025 meeting and adjourned after a brief session. No correspondence, old business, or new business were discussed.

• Approved minutes from 02/13/2025 meeting (all ayes)

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Inlands Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting, beginning with approval of previous minutes and public comment. The main business includes updates on a backlog of permit applications, notably the Region 16 football field at Woodland Regional High School, and several residential and commercial projects. The commission will also discuss new business including HI Stone and elect officers for the coming term.

• Permit SW-2023-337: Region 16 football field at Woodland Regional High School
• Permit A-2009-283: Alliance Circle Lot 3 (HI Stone)
• Permit A-2018-314, SW-2018-014: Tiverton, Fairfield Place
• Permit A-2022-333: 30 Lorraine Drive/Charles Edwards Estate
• Election of officers

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission took no action on the HI Stone stormwater and sediment control plan referral from Planning and Zoning, deciding to review the enforcement officer's comments and act at the next meeting. The commission also voted to keep its current officers for the next two years. No new applications were filed, and the meeting was largely procedural.

• Tabled action on HI Stone stormwater/sediment plan referral until next meeting
• Re-elected Steve Knapik as Chairman, John Smith as Vice Chairman, Brian Swan as Secretary (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from 02/12/2025 meeting (all ayes)
• Rearranged agenda to accommodate public comment (all ayes)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance are holding a joint workshop to review town budgets. The session focuses on operating and capital budgets for Fire & EMS, as well as general revenue and expenditures.

• Department Budget Review for Fire & EMS
• Discussion of revenue and expenditures
• Review of non-recurring capital projects

The Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance held a budget workshop to review FY2026 department requests, focusing on Fire and EMS. No formal votes were taken on the budget items; the boards discussed proposed increases, including a $25,000 boost for EMS pay-per-shift and doubling the fire pay-per-call budget. The boards also noted that a Community Center grant was not approved and tabled approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Tabled approval of 3/4/25 budget workshop minutes (BOS)
• Discussed FY2026 Fire/EMS budget requests, no votes taken
• Noted Community Center grant not awarded for DECD/CIF Round 5
• Approved formation of Historical/Rimmon Hill Schoolhouse/Museum committee (at prior BOS meeting)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and handle correspondence and invoice payments. The agenda contains no specific project proposals or decision items.

• Payment of invoices

The Water Commission held a regular meeting with all members present. They approved the minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting. No other substantive business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

• Approved minutes of 02/10/2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved the purchase of a 4-acre parcel at 251 Lopus Road from O&G for $154,350, which will go to a town vote once under contract. The board also approved budget transfers, various departmental reports, and several appointments, including Robin Pivirotto to Planning & Zoning and Andrew Messore to the Conservation Commission. An ad hoc committee was established to plan the restoration of the Rimmon Hill School House into a museum.

• Approved purchase of parcel 00119700 at 251 Lopus Road for $154,350 (all ayes)
• Approved budget transfers to be forwarded to BOF (all ayes)
• Appointed Robin Pivirotto to Planning & Zoning Commission (all ayes)
• Appointed Andrew Messore to Conservation Commission (all ayes)
• Established ad hoc Rimmon School House building committee (all ayes)
• Approved certification changing motor vehicle depreciation schedule from 85% to 90% (all ayes)
• Approved tax refunds totaling $50.25 to be forwarded to BOF (all ayes)
• Approved EMPG Grant resolution (all ayes)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance will hold a joint budget workshop to review operating and capital budgets for the Public Works and Parks & Recreation departments. The meeting includes approval of prior workshop minutes, public input via webform submissions, and open discussion on revenue, expenditures, and non-recurring capital projects. No votes or final decisions are scheduled during this workshop.

• Approval of meeting minutes from 2/18/2025 budget workshop
• Public input via webform submissions
• Department budget review: Public Works (operating & capital)
• Department budget review: Parks & Recreation (operating & capital)
• Open budget discussion on revenue, expenditures, and non-recurring capital projects

The Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance held a budget workshop to discuss the FY2026 budget, focusing on Public Works and Parks & Recreation. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a discussion of proposed capital projects and operating line items. Key topics included a proposed increase in pavement maintenance funding, a $3M road bond, and various equipment purchases.

• Approved minutes from the 2/18/25 Budget Workshop (all ayes, J. Carroll abstained)
• Discussed increasing Pavement Maintenance from $75,000 to $125,000 (no vote)
• Discussed $3M road bond for West Road, Maple, and North Main Street (no vote)
• Discussed replacing 2012 Ford F550 and 2010 International with one mid-size truck in 2027 (no vote)
• Discussed $50,000 additional request for Rimmon Hill Schoolhouse project (no vote)
• Discussed $5,000 increase for Independence Day celebration for 250th anniversary (no vote)

Board of Finance

The Beacon Falls Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance will hold a joint budget workshop to review the operating and capital budgets for Public Works and Parks & Recreation. They will also discuss revenue, expenditures, and non-recurring capital projects. Public input is accepted via webform submissions.

• Approval of February 18, 2025 budget workshop minutes
• Public input via webform submissions
• Department budget review (operating & capital): Public Works
• Department budget review (operating & capital): Parks & Recreation
• Open discussion on revenue, expenditures, and non-recurring capital projects

The joint budget workshop reviewed FY2026 spending proposals, including a requested increase in pavement maintenance from $75,000 to $125,000 and various capital projects for parks and public works. No formal votes were taken; the boards discussed priorities, with concerns raised about the Rimmon Hill Schoolhouse project and the 250th anniversary celebration funding. The next budget workshop is scheduled for March 11, 2025.

• Approved the minutes of the 2/18/25 Budget Workshop as presented, with J. Carroll abstaining.
• Discussed a requested increase for Pavement Maintenance from $75,000 to $125,000.
• Discussed capital projects for parks, including tree work and paving at Matthies Park.
• Discussed replacing a 1994 backhoe and a mid-size truck, with a proposal to move the truck replacement to 2027.
• Discussed a request for an additional $50,000 for the Rimmon Hill Schoolhouse project, with mixed opinions.
• Discussed the 250th anniversary celebration funding, noting no concrete plan exists yet.
• Discussed the possibility of using General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to balance the budget.
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:55 PM.

Parks & Recreation

The Commission will review maintenance reports for town parks and plan for upcoming seasonal activities. Members will discuss budget requests for FY2026 and future capital planning. The meeting also includes reviews of facility applications and grant opportunities.

• FY2026 Budget Requests and FY2025 Budget Updates
• Maintenance updates for Matthies Park, Pent Rd. Complex, Toby’s Pond, and Riverbend Park
• DECD Application for the Community Center
• K. Matthies Grant for benches and tables due 5/1/25
• Review of 2025 facility applications

The Beacon Falls Parks & Recreation Commission voted to increase the pickleball budget in Special Activities to $5,000 to cover court lining and net purchases, and approved buying a $600 outdoor bulletin board for Pent Road. They also approved the January minutes, discussed upcoming events like the Fishing Derby and summer concerts, and reviewed maintenance reports and facility applications.

• Approved January 21, 2025 minutes (V. Santos abstained)
• Increased pickleball budget in Special Activities to $5,000 (all ayes)
• Approved purchase of $600 Amazon bulletin board for Pent Road (all ayes)
• Agreed to line both tennis courts for pickleball at this time
• No price increase for 2025 summer camp
• Set 2026 event dates: Cardboard Boat Regatta 7/26/25, Safety Fair 9/6/25, Halloween Hayride 10/19/25

Economic Development Commission

This meeting of the Beacon Falls Economic Development Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Beacon Falls Planning & Zoning Commission holds its regular monthly meeting with old business items including Tiverton 1, HI Stone, Hawks View Subdivision, and Hopp Brook Estates. New business includes a special exception application at 53 Lancaster Drive, an addition discussion at 25 Lancaster Drive, an application from HI Stone, and a discussion and possible action on updating the Subdivision Regulations. Reports will be received from the Zoning Enforcement Officer, Town Engineer, and Town Planner.

• Subdivision Regulations Update – discussion & action
• 53 Lancaster Drive – Special Exception application
• 25 Lancaster Drive – Addition discussion
• HI Stone – application (new application and old business)
• Tiverton 1, Hawks View Subdivision, Hopp Brook Estates – old business items

The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed proposed amendments to the Hopp Brook Estates special exception conditions but took no final action, deferring a decision to a future meeting. The commission voted to send a letter to the Board of Selectmen recommending a reduced zoning permit fee of $85 per house for the project. It also voted to refer the HI Stone application to the Inland Wetlands Commission for a report on stormwater and erosion control.

• Approved minutes from 01/16/2025 meeting (all ayes, MB abstained)
• Voted to send letter to Board of Selectmen recommending $85 per-house zoning fee for Hopp Brook (all ayes)
• Voted to refer HI Stone application to Inland Wetlands Commission for stormwater/erosion report (motion by MP, seconded by MB)
• Deferred decision on Hopp Brook condition amendments to future meeting
• Deferred scheduling public hearing on subdivision regulations update for one month

Board of Selectmen

The Beacon Falls Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance will hold a joint budget workshop to hear a high-level overview of FY2026 budget requests from all town departments. The meeting will feature presentations from each department, including First Selectman, Town Hall, Police, Fire, Public Works, and others, each allotted 5 minutes. No votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information sharing.

• Department presentations: First Selectman, Town Hall, Town Clerk, Tax Collector, Assessor, Public Works, Wastewater, Finance, Registrar, Parks and Rec, Safety/Animal Control, Library, Minibus, Senior Center, Police, Land Use, Conservation, Economic Development, WPCA, Civil Defense, Fire/EMS, Fire Marshal
• Joint session of Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance
• FY2026 budget requests to be overviewed
• Public can attend in person at Beacon Falls Senior Center or virtually via Teams
• Estimated 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM schedule

The Beacon Falls Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance held a joint budget workshop to review department requests for FY2026, but no formal decisions or votes were made. Departments presented proposed operating and capital items, including a new backhoe, police laptops, and a potential land purchase. The boards will continue discussions at future workshops, with the next one scheduled for March 4.

• No formal votes or decisions taken at workshop
• Next budget workshop scheduled for March 4
• O&G agreed to sell 4 acres adjacent to Public Works garage for $150,000 (discussed, not approved)
• Police requested $26,000 for new vehicle laptops (discussed)
• Public Works requested new backhoe to replace 1984 model (discussed)
• Rimmon Schoolhouse budget increase to $200,000 discussed (not approved)
• Town Clerk requested conveyance revenue reduction (discussed)

Board of Finance

The Beacon Falls Board of Finance and Board of Selectmen will hold a joint budget workshop to discuss the FY2026 budget requests from all town departments. Each department will give a brief overview, and the meeting is scheduled in 5-minute increments. No votes or decisions are expected; this is a discussion and information-sharing session.

• Presentation of FY2026 budget overview from First Selectman’s office (IT, HR, Legal, Engineering, Consultants)
• Overview of Public Works & Town Garage budget request
• Overview of Police Department budget request
• Overview of Fire and EMS Services budget request
• Presentation of Library budget request

The Beacon Falls Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance held a joint budget workshop to review department requests for FY2026. No formal votes or decisions were made; the session was informational, with departments presenting proposed budget changes and capital projects. Key items discussed included a potential $150,000 land purchase from O&G, a $250,000 elevator modernization project, and various capital requests from Public Works, Wastewater, Police, and Fire.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at the workshop
• Discussed potential purchase of 4 acres from O&G for $150,000
• Noted elevator modernization as a $250,000 future project
• Reviewed Police capital requests including $26,000 for laptops and $30,000 for FLOCK cameras
• Reviewed Wastewater capital needs including a new furnace and sludge system upgrades
• Discussed increasing Rimmon Schoolhouse project budget to $200,000
• Reviewed Fire capital requests including Chief's vehicle replacement and firehouse painting
• Noted next budget workshop scheduled for March 4

Library Board of Trustees

The Beacon Falls Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on February 18, 2025, to discuss the FY26 budget, consider quotes for cabinets and window tinting, and review a CCF Grant for older adult programs. The board will also form a committee to review by-laws and receive reports from the library director and Friends group.

• Discussion of FY26 budget
• CCF Grant – Pathways for Older Adults programs
• Quotes for cabinets
• Window tinting proposals
• Committee to review library by-laws

The Beacon Falls Library Board of Trustees met on February 18, 2025, and approved a $100 payment to ACLB. The board also discussed a proposed $4,266 budget increase for FY26, a $9,769.48 quote for new cabinets, and reported a $2,269 grant for older adult programs. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (all aye)
• Approved minutes (all aye)
• Approved ACLB payment of $100 (all aye)
• Adjourned at 7:00 p.m. (all aye)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily considering an ordinance update and a change of use application for Beacon Falls Market/The Beacon. Other agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes, reports on the wastewater treatment plant, and payment of bills.

• Ordinance update under old business
• Beacon Falls Market/The Beacon change of use under new business
• Election of officers (if all members present)
• WWTP monthly reports
• Payment of bills

The regularly scheduled Water Pollution Control Authority meeting for February 18, 2025, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or business conducted.

Conservation Commission

The Beacon Falls Conservation Commission holds a regular meeting to vote on approving previous minutes, hear public comments, and handle correspondence. Old business includes updates on Lantern Ridge Park, ongoing Open Space Strategy & Planning, and a discussion and possible action regarding a 39-acre property. Commissioners may also consider petitions and enter executive session if needed.

• 39 Acre Property – Discussion & Action
• Lantern Ridge Park Updates
• Open Space Strategy & Planning
• Read and Approve Minutes from Previous Meetings
• Petition from Commissioners

The Conservation Commission approved the December 12, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. Members discussed the 39 Acre Property naming project, with plans to coordinate with the school, town historian, and first selectman. Commissioner Delenick raised concerns about open space requirements in the Hopp Brook development, noting the original 2021 proposal showed a private area rather than a town donation, and plans to investigate cluster development regulations. The commission also discussed diseased beech trees in Matthies Park that may need to be addressed.

• Approved 12/12/2024 regular meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Discussed 39 Acre Property naming project with school authorization obtained
• Commissioner to investigate Hopp Brook open space regulations and cluster development law
• Noted beech tree disease in Matthies Park requiring future attention

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on February 13, 2025. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items including the approval of previous minutes and general business.

The Zoning Board of Appeals met on February 13, 2025, and approved the minutes from the January 9, 2025 meeting. No correspondence, old business, or new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned after about nine minutes. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved regular and revised minutes from 01/09/2025 (all ayes)

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Beacon Falls Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission holds its regular monthly meeting on February 12, 2025. They will review pending permits and reports from previous meetings, including developments at Alliance Circle, Tiverton/Fairfield Place, Hopp Brook, Burton Rd, South Main Street, and other locations. New business includes revised plans for Hopp Brook Development, a discussion on HI Stone, and a proposed building addition and parking expansion at 25 Lancaster/Golden Rod. The Wetlands Enforcement Officer will also provide a report.

• Review of multiple pending permits: A-2009-283 (Alliance Circle Lot 3), A-2018-314 (Tiverton, Fairfield Place), A-2019-315 (Hopp Brook Developers), A-2019-316 (Shawn Classey, 363 & 375 Burton Rd), A-2021-325 (251-253 South Main Street), A-2022-333 (30 Lorraine Drive), A-2022-334 (26 Westview Road), A-2022-336 (7 Rimmon Hill Road), SW-2023-337 (Region 16 football field at Woodland Regional High School).
• New business: Hopp Brook Development – Revised Plans; HI Stone – Discussion; 25 Lancaster/Golden Rod – Proposed Building Addition & Parking Expansion.
• Old business includes detention/retention pond maintenance, filling and regrading at 14 Lorraine Dr., and 412 Blackberry Hill Rd. – Dave Rempt.
• Permit A-2023-377 and SW-2023-33, Hawks View on Haley Ridge Road.
• Wetlands Enforcement Officer’s Report.

The commission took no action on Hopp Brook Estates' revised stormwater permit application, deferring it until the applicant obtains health department septic design approval, as required by a Planning and Zoning condition. The commission approved handling the Golden Rod building addition and parking expansion application administratively, with no wetland or watercourse within 100 feet. It also approved the December 12, 2024 meeting minutes, with one abstention.

• Approved 12/12/2024 regular meeting minutes (all ayes, JW abstained)
• Deferred Hopp Brook Estates stormwater permit application pending septic approval
• Approved administrative review of Golden Rod building addition and parking expansion (all ayes)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to discuss and take action on the 2025 STEAP application, resolution, and certification.

• 2025 STEAP Application/Resolution and Certification

The Board of Selectmen held a special meeting and unanimously approved the signing of the 2025 STEAP Application Resolution and Certification. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned immediately after.

• Approved signing of 2025 STEAP Application Resolution and Certification (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will receive a presentation on the FY2024 audit from Mahoney Sabol. Members will discuss budget transfers and updates on road projects and the wastewater treatment plant.

• FY2024 Audit Presentation by Mahoney Sabol
• Road project updates for Church Street, West Road, Main Street, Maple Avenue, and EV Charging Station Lot
• EMS Fund Balance information as of 12/31/24
• Wastewater Treatment Plant update
• Discussion on Flock Cameras and the Antenna Project

The Board of Finance received the FY2024 financial statements from Mahoney Sabol, which reported a clean opinion on the State Single audit and no material weaknesses. The town's fund balance increased by $581,949 due to favorable tax collections and lower expenditures. The board also discussed upcoming budget workshops, a town meeting on February 20, and various capital projects, but took no formal votes on substantive matters.

• Approved minutes of 1/14/2025 meeting (Giglio abstained)
• Received FY2024 financial statements with clean audit opinion
• Noted fund balance increase of $581,949
• Scheduled budget workshop for 2/18/2025
• Noted town meeting for 2/20/2025 on $40,000 appropriation and speed cameras

Water Commission

The Water Commission is scheduled to meet on February 10, 2025, following the Board of Selectmen meeting. The agenda includes only standard procedural items: call to order, approval of previous minutes, correspondence and payment of invoices, old business, new business, and adjournment. No specific decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

The Beacon Falls Water Commission held a brief regular meeting on February 10, 2025, with two members present and one absent. The only substantive action was approving the minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting. No correspondence, old business, or new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:21 PM.

• Approved minutes of 01/13/2025 meeting (all ayes)

Board of Selectmen

The Beacon Falls Board of Selectmen will meet for a regular session on February 10, 2025. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on budget transfers, appointments to several boards and commissions, and project updates such as the Haynes Project Development and the rehabilitation of Church Street. The board will also receive reports from departments including police, wastewater, public works, and fire.

• Budget Transfers – Discussion & Action
• Haynes Project Development – old business update
• Rehabilitation of Church St. – old business
• Appointments to Planning & Zoning, Inlands & Wetlands, and Conservation Commission
• Tax Refunds – Discussion & Action

The Board of Selectmen approved routine reports, including the resident trooper, wastewater, finance, tax collector, treasurer, library, custodial, economic development, animal control, and BOE reports, and approved tax refunds totaling $1,169.86. They also discussed the Rimmon School House revitalization grant application and a STEAP grant application for road and sidewalk rehabilitation. No major policy decisions were made; most items were routine approvals.

• Approved minutes from 01/13/2025 and 01/29/2025 (all ayes)
• Approved resident trooper report (all ayes)
• Approved wastewater treatment plant reports for Nov and Dec (all ayes)
• Approved finance manager report and forwarded to BOF (all ayes)
• Approved tax collector report and forwarded to BOF (all ayes)
• Approved town treasurer report and forwarded to BOF (all ayes)
• Approved library, custodial, economic development, animal control, and BOE reports (all ayes)
• Approved tax refunds totaling $1,169.86 and forwarded to BOF (all ayes)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to discuss and take action on several town ordinances and appointments. The agenda includes a budget transfer for Rice Lane Antennae and a review of all town ordinances for updates.

• Rice Lane Antennae Budget Transfer
• Melbourne Trust Ordinance
• Speed Enforcement Cameras Ordinance
• Planning & Zoning Fees Ordinance
• Fines/Fee Schedule Ordinance

The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing and town meeting for February 20, 2025, to consider several items: a budget transfer for Rice Lane antennas, the Melbourne Trust Ordinance, a speed enforcement cameras ordinance, a Planning & Zoning fees ordinance, a fines/fees schedule ordinance, a sign placement ordinance update, and an MDRA opt-in. The board also hired Emily Fitzgerald as Economic Development Commission Coordinator and appointed Josepha Bruzniski to the Economic Development Commission.

• Scheduled public hearing and town meeting for Feb. 20, 2025, on Rice Lane antenna budget transfer (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing and town meeting for Feb. 20, 2025, on Melbourne Trust Ordinance (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing and town meeting for Feb. 20, 2025, on speed enforcement cameras ordinance (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing and town meeting for Feb. 20, 2025, on Planning & Zoning fees ordinance (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing and town meeting for Feb. 20, 2025, on fines/fees schedule ordinance (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing and town meeting for Feb. 20, 2025, on sign placement ordinance update (unanimous)
• Hired Emily Fitzgerald as Economic Development Commission Coordinator (unanimous)
• Appointed Josepha Bruzniski to Economic Development Commission (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation

The Beacon Falls Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special monthly meeting to discuss old business including maintenance reports, activity planning (fireworks, summer camp, concerts), and a possible community garden expansion. New business includes the FY2026 budget call, capital planning for tree work ($2,200/day) and field lighting, and review of facility applications and grants.

• FY2026 Budget Call and capital planning for future years, including tree work at $2,200/day
• Community Garden expansion discussion for spring 2025
• Activity planning: fireworks contract, fishing derby, summer camp application for 2025
• Grant applications: DECD for Community Center, K. Matthies grant (benches/tables) due 5/1/25
• Facility application changes and review for 2025

The commission approved the December minutes, awarded four Amazon gift cards for the snowman pop-up contest, and approved the 2025 Facility Application. They also discussed plans for future events and capital projects, including tree work at Matthies Park and a possible ice skating event.

• Approved December 16, 2024 minutes (all ayes)
• Awarded four Amazon gift cards ($50/$25/$25/$10) for snowman contest (all ayes)
• Approved 2025 Facility Application (all ayes)

Library Board of Trustees

The Beacon Falls Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular hybrid meeting on January 21, 2025. Items include reviewing service and financial reports, discussing the budget, and considering quotes for cabinets and window tinting. The board will also plan for Take Your Child to the Library Day and possibly change the February meeting date.

• Review of budget for the library
• Quotes for cabinets and window tinting
• Discussion of CCF Grant-Pathways for Older Adults programs
• Planning for Take Your Child to the Library Day
• Possible change of February meeting date

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports on the wastewater treatment plant and The Avenues. Old business includes an ordinance update, and new business features a change-of-use request for Beacon Falls Market/The Beacon. The board may also hold elections for officers if all members are present.

• Change of use application for Beacon Falls Market/The Beacon
• Ordinance update under old business
• Report on The Avenues
• WWTP monthly reports
• Payment of bills and correspondence

The Water Pollution Control Authority approved the December 19, 2024 meeting minutes and the WWTP monthly report. They removed The Avenues from the agenda and discussed sewer connection inquiries for 7 Rimmon Hill and The Beacon, but took no formal action. The officer election was postponed to next month because not all members were present.

• Approved 12/19/2024 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Accepted WWTP monthly report (all ayes)
• Removed The Avenues from agenda (all ayes)
• Postponed officer election to next month

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Beacon Falls Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to approve minutes from prior public hearing and monthly meetings. No substantive proposals or public hearings are listed on the agenda, making it a procedural session.

Safety Committee

The Beacon Falls Safety Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on OSHA matters, review the safety budget, and set the 2025 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and public comments.

• OSHA – Discussion & Action
• Safety Budget Update
• Security System discussion
• 2025 Meeting Schedule – Discussion & Action
• CIRMA update

The Safety Committee approved the minutes from the 10/09/2024 meeting and the 2025 meeting schedule. Budget updates were provided, noting $3,200 remaining after expenses, with hearing testing expected to cost about $1,500. No public comments or correspondence were received.

• Approved minutes from 10/09/2024 (all ayes)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (all ayes)

Board of Finance

The Beacon Falls Board of Finance will hold its regular monthly meeting, focusing on financial reports, budget transfers, and capital projects. Key discussion items include the FY2026 budget process and workshop schedule, an investment policy addition, and updates on road projects and Flock cameras. The board will also receive reports from the tax collector, treasurer, town clerk, Region 16, and ambulance services.

• FY2026 Budget Process and Workshop Schedule
• Investment Policy addition to Finance Policy Manual
• Road projects: Church Street, West Road, South Main Connectivity Grant, EV Charging Station Lot
• Flock Cameras update (old business)
• FY2024 Audit presentation scheduled for February meeting

The Beacon Falls Board of Finance held its regular monthly meeting on January 14, 2025, approving the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports from town officials and discussions on upcoming projects and potential transfers. The board noted that the 2024 audit is complete and will be presented in February.

• Approved minutes of 12/10/2024 regular meeting (all ayes)
• No transfers made this month; potential transfers discussed for Flock cameras, sludge processing, probate court, senior center office
• BOS awarded two RFPs, staying with current contractors SLR and Synagro
• Noted 2024 audit complete; Mahoney Sabol to present in February
• Plan-It Software launched for FY2026 budget process
• LOTCIP grant for Beacon Valley Road overbudget; will seek state recoupment
• Capital projects: town roof/siding first in spring; assessor countertop and outside staircase require transfers
• Round 6 CIF application questions received from DECD

Water Commission

The Water Commission will meet to review previous minutes, handle correspondence, and pay invoices. The agenda contains no specific project proposals or legislative items.

• Payment of invoices

The Beacon Falls Water Commission held a brief regular meeting on January 13, 2025, with all members present. The only substantive action was approving the minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned after one minute.

• Approved minutes from 12/09/2024 meeting (all ayes)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider budget transfers, discuss and act on several contracts, and fill vacancies on land-use boards. Multiple department reports and old business items, including the Haynes Project and Church Street rehabilitation, are also on the agenda.

• Budget Transfers – Discussion & Action
• Appointments to Planning & Zoning (1 vacancy), Inlands & Wetlands (1), Conservation Commission (3)
• 24-6: On-Call Engineering – Discussion & Action
• 24-5R: Furnishing Transportation and Disposal Services of Liquid Sewage Sludge – Discussion & Action
• FY22 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program – Discussion & Action

The Board of Selectmen approved several routine reports and contracts, including selecting SLR International as the on-call engineer and Synagro for liquid sludge disposal, both based on preexisting relationships. They also accepted a cybersecurity grant and approved tax refunds. No budget transfers were made, and several projects were noted as on hold or in limbo.

• Approved SLR International as on-call engineer (all ayes)
• Approved Synagro for liquid sludge disposal services (all ayes)
• Accepted FY22 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant (all ayes)
• Approved tax refunds totaling $3,750.74 (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from 12/9/2024 meetings (all ayes)
• Approved resident trooper, wastewater, public works, fire, and other departmental reports (all ayes)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The agenda for the Beacon Falls Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on January 9, 2025, contains only a notation of 'No Agenda' and references to past meeting minutes. No new decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• No items listed

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, review correspondence, and discuss two pending applications filed in 2024 (2024ZBA0001 and 2024ZBA0002). No new business is on the agenda.

• Application 2024ZBA0001 listed under old business
• Application 2024ZBA0002 listed under old business

Conservation Commission

The Beacon Falls Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting on January 9, 2025, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on the 39 Acre Property, updates on Lantern Ridge Park, and open space strategy and planning. Public comments will be heard.

• Discussion and action on the 39 Acre Property
• Lantern Ridge Park updates
• Open Space Strategy & Planning
• Comments from the Public
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The Conservation Commission's regular monthly meeting scheduled for January 9, 2025, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or items discussed.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The Beacon Falls Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on January 8, 2025. The agenda includes reviewing and approving prior meeting minutes, public comment, and a substantial list of old business items covering wetland permits for residential and commercial projects. The Wetlands Enforcement Officer will also provide a report.

• Old business review of Permit A-2009-283 for Alliance Circle Lot 3 (HI Stone)
• Old business review of Permit A-2022-333/SW-2022-332 for 30 Lorraine Drive/Charles Edwards Estate
• Old business review of Permit SW-2023-337 for Region 16 football field at Woodland Regional High School
• Discussion of detention/retention pond maintenance
• Review of Permit A-2023-377/SW-2023-33 for Hawks View on Haley Ridge Road

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission's regular January 8, 2025 meeting was cancelled because not enough members attended to form a quorum. No decisions were made or items discussed.