Bridgewater
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Recreation Commission
The Bridgewater Recreation Commission will review minutes, hear the coordinator's report, and discuss the budget. Old business includes updates on WiFi, playground, dog park, scavenger hunt, and moon walk/hike projects.
- Review playground project status
- Update on dog park development
- WiFi installation discussion
- Scavenger hunt planning
- Moon walk/hike event review
The Recreation Commission approved spending $1,500 to support the Baseball/Softball program. They also accepted the May meeting minutes and the budget. Several items including WiFi, playground, and dog park were tabled.
- Approved $1,500 for Baseball/Softball support (all in favor)
- Accepted May meeting minutes (all in favor)
- Approved budget (all in favor)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for June 23, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission holds a public hearing to consider amendments to the Bridgewater Zoning Regulations. No further details on the proposed changes are provided in the agenda.
- Amend the Bridgewater Zoning Regulations (public hearing)
The public hearing for proposed amendments to the Zoning Regulations was held with no public or commission comments. The hearing was closed without any discussion or action on the amendments.
- Closed public hearing (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission will discuss proposed changes to Bridgewater’s zoning regulations and review four site plan applications for residential additions and structures. The body will also receive a report from the zoning enforcement officer and approve minutes from a prior meeting.
- Amend Bridgewater Zoning Regulations
- #P 26-6-1: Jones addition at 54 Hemlock Road
- #P 26-6-2: Hat Shop House LLC addition at 20 Hat Shop Hill Road
- #P 26-6-3: Kelley pool house at 20 Allen Road
- #P 26-6-4: Baus garage at 434 Main Street South
The Commission voted to amend the town's zoning regulations and approved three residential construction applications. One application for a pool house was tabled due to missing documentation.
- Approved amendments to Bridgewater Zoning Regulations (4-1)
- Approved 600 sq. ft. addition at 54 Hemlock Road (Unanimous)
- Approved renovation and expansion at 20 Hat Shop Hill Road (Unanimous)
- Tabled pool house application at 20 Allen Road (Unanimous)
- Approved three-bay garage at 434 Main Street South (Unanimous)
Board of Selectmen
The Board unanimously approved the Litchfield County Dispatch agreement and authorized the First Selectman to sign. It also unanimously approved tax refunds, reappointed two members to the Recreation Commission, and supported restoration of the Chief Waramaug Monument. Discussion on short-term rentals and speeding concerns continued without action.
- Approved May 12 minutes (unanimous)
- Reappointed Courtney McVerry to Recreation Commission (unanimous)
- Reappointed Julie Scott to Recreation Commission (unanimous)
- Supported Chief Waramaug Monument restoration (unanimous)
- Approved tax refunds as presented (unanimous)
- Approved Litchfield County Dispatch Agreement (unanimous)