Brooklyn public meetings in 2021
17 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)
The Emergency Management / Homeland Security commission is meeting to discuss the Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) and upcoming training. The body will review priorities and identify future projects and goals for the commission.
- LEOP Part 2
- IOC/EOC Training scheduled for 10/27 and 10/28
- Discussion on ID badges and contact information
- Proposed training for CERT and Shelter OPS
- EOC Support
Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)
The body is meeting to discuss old business regarding the fair, training, and the Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP). New business includes discussions on a recent hurricane and the Windham County EMD meeting.
- Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) Part 2
- Recent hurricane discussion
- Windham County EMD meeting
- Town Planner Jana Roberson
- Derek May, Pomfret EMD
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Brooklyn Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding several property variance requests. These include garage construction, porch additions with accessibility ramps, and third-floor living space conversions.
- ZBA-21-003: Variance for a 32ft x 30ft two car garage at 268 Allen Hill Road
- ZBA-21-004: Variance for a farmer’s porch with handicap accessibility ramp at 286 Cherry Hill Road
- ZBA-21-005: Variance for third floor living space conversion at 82 South Main Street
Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)
The body will meet to discuss old business regarding ID badges, fair participation, and the Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP). New business includes training and the 2021 status of recommendations from Brooklyn’s Conservation and Development.
- Review of Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) Part 2
- Discussion on ID badges
- Fair participation
- 2021 recommendations from Brooklyn’s Conservation and Development
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss the 2020-21 budget and review new subdivisions. The body will also address sustainability under old business.
- Review of 2020-21 budget
- Subdivision reviews
- Sustainability discussion
Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)
The Brooklyn Emergency Management / Homeland Security body is meeting to discuss old and new business. The agenda includes reviews of ID badges, fair participation, and the Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP).
- Review of ID Badges
- Fair participation
- Area 4 Inventory
- Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) Part 2
- Training
Conservation Commission
The provided agenda contains only document filenames and does not list specific discussion topics or actions. The meeting is designated as a special agenda.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider two applications for zoning variances. Both requests involve properties that cannot meet required yard setbacks.
- ZBA21-001: Request for front yard setback variance for a 2-car garage and mudroom/breezeway at 10 Hillside Drive
- ZBA21-002: Request for side yard setback variance for a 24-foot round above ground swimming pool at 301 South Street
Zoning Board of Appeals
The agenda includes items regarding 301 South Street and 10 Hillside Drive. The specific details of the proposals or requests are contained in the provided meeting materials.
- 301 South Street (ZBA21-002)
- 10 Hillside Drive (ZBA21-001)
Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)
The Brooklyn Emergency Management/Homeland Security body is meeting to discuss old and new business. The agenda includes reviews of the Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) and area inventory.
- Review of ID Badges
- LEOP Part 1
- Red Cross Trailers
- Area 4 Inventory
- Fair participation
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will meet virtually to discuss the 2020-21 budget and conduct subdivision reviews. The body will also address items regarding sustainability and planting.
- Budget 2020-21
- Subdivision Reviews
- Sustainability discussion
- Planting discussion
Conservation Commission
The commission will review the 2020-21 budget and subdivision reviews. The agenda also includes discussion of an Eagle Scout project for Creamery Brook.
- Subdivision reviews
- Eagle Scout project for Creamery Brook
- 2020-21 Budget review
Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)
The Brooklyn Emergency Management/Homeland Security body will meet via WebEx to discuss ongoing and new business. The agenda includes updates on ID badges and the Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP).
- Discussion of ID Badges
- Discussion of LEOP
- Discussion of Regional Shelter
- Inventory of keys for trailers
- Discussion regarding the Fair
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss the 2020-21 budget and conduct subdivision reviews. The session includes time for public comment and the approval of December meeting minutes.
- Budget 2020-21
- Subdivision reviews
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission is reviewing applications and proposals regarding open space modifications. The meeting includes a review of site plans for SD_21-001 and a revision proposal for Bell Church Street open space.
- Review of SD_21-001 application and plans
- Bell Church Street open space revision proposal
- Post-approval modification of open space request
- Declaration for Phase 1 002
Emergency Management / Homeland Security (BEMHS)
The Brooklyn Emergency Management/Homeland Security body is meeting to discuss membership and the appointment of a new EMD Director. The group will also determine the meeting schedule for 2021.
- Appointment of new EMD Director
- 2021 meeting schedule
- ID Badges
- Apparel
- LEOP
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, January 4, 2021, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 1, 2021.