Cromwell public meetings in 2025

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee

The Cromwell Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee scheduled for Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:30 pm has been cancelled. No agenda items or decisions will be considered at this meeting.

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a special meeting to appoint a Chairman for the Board of Finance. The council will also review and approve amended meeting minutes from November 12, 2025.

• Appointment of Board of Finance Chairman

The council voted to nominate and appoint John Ireland as Chairman of the Board of Finance. The meeting also approved the corrected November 12, 2025 minutes after a typo fix. The council then adjourned the special meeting.

• John Ireland nominated and appointed as Board of Finance Chairman (motion passed)
• Approved amended November 12, 2025 meeting minutes correcting a typo
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed

Community Events Committee

The Community Events Committee will discuss and vote on a proposal to spend up to $350 to build a website for the 2026 Cromwell Riverport Festival. The funding covers a WordPress account and a Canva design subscription.

• Discussion to approve up to $350 for Cromwell Riverport Festival website
• Website to be hosted at CromwellRiverport.com
• Costs include $96/year for WordPress account and $180/year for Canva
• Website to include event details, schedules, and vendor information
• Festival scheduled for September 24-26, 2026

Economic Development Commission

The Cromwell Economic Development Commission will review the "Buy Local" food‑trail initiative and consider the draft EDC bylaws. Commissioners will also vote on the proposed 2026 meeting schedule for the commission. Public comments and routine agenda items will be addressed before adjournment.

• Review and discussion of "Buy Local" initiative (food‑trail map)
• Review and discussion of draft Economic Development Commission bylaws
• Review and approve the 2026 Economic Development Commission meeting schedule

The Economic Development Commission could not conduct business as a quorum was not met. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting to review and approve the schedule of meetings for 2026.

• Review and approval of the 2026 Zoning Board of Appeals Meetings calendar

The Zoning Board of Appeals seated Steven Wygonowski as an alternate member. The board approved its agenda for the meeting. The board unanimously approved the 2026 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting calendar. The meeting was adjourned at 5:33 p.m.

• Seated Steven Wygonowski as alternate (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:33 p.m. (unanimous)

Youth Advisory Board

The Youth Advisory Board will vote to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. Members will discuss the 2026 YAB poster contest and consider member biographies and recruitment. Standing reports will be given by schools, prevention, youth services, the town council, the police department, and youth representatives. The meeting will conclude with public comment before adjourning.

• Vote to approve/amend agenda (required vote)
• Vote to approve previous meeting minutes (required vote)
• Open discussion of the 2026 YAB poster contest
• Discussion of member biographies and recruitment
• Standing reports from schools, prevention, youth services, town council, police department, and youth

The board moved the Share and Tell segment to the end of the meeting with unanimous support. The agenda for December 16, 2025 and the November 18, 2025 minutes were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 PM.

• Moved Share and Tell segment to end of meeting (all in favor)
• Approved agenda for December 16, 2025 (motion by Suzanne Rutner, seconded by Barbara McClane)
• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Barbara McClane, seconded by Suzanne Rutner)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 PM (motion by Maggie Schufer, seconded by Barbara McClane)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings for several special permits, including a commercial self-storage facility and a restaurant liquor permit. The body will also consider applications for lot creation and resubdivision, as well as amendments to town zoning regulations.

• Application #25-29: Special permit for a 2,400 sq. ft. commercial self-storage building at 6 Piney Ridge Road
• Application #25-30: Special permit for a liquor permit at a restaurant at 35 Berlin Road #A
• Application #25-31 & #25-32: Special permit for a rear lot and resubdivision at 100 Nooks Hill Road
• Application #25-33: Special permit for garage facilities over 1,000 sq. ft. at 5 Winthrop Boulevard
• Application #25-25: Proposed amendments to the Town of Cromwell Zoning Regulations

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the special permit (Application #25-30) granting a liquor license to Kusina LLC at 35 Berlin Road #A. It also approved the rear‑lot permit (Application #25-31) and the subdivision (Application #25-32) for the Bobby Kehayias Living Trust at 100 Nooks Hill Road. Additionally, the commission accepted applications #25-33 and #25-35 for public hearings, adopted the 2026 meeting calendar, elected officers, and approved the November 18, 2025 minutes.

• Approved liquor permit (Application #25-30) – all in favor
• Approved rear‑lot permit (Application #25-31) – all in favor
• Approved subdivision (Application #25-32) – all in favor
• Accepted and scheduled Application #25-33 for hearing Jan 6, 2025 – all in favor
• Accepted and scheduled Application #25-35 for hearing Jan 6, 2025 – all in favor
• Adopted 2026 Planning and Zoning calendar – all in favor
• Elected Alice Kelly as Chair, Michael Cannata as Vice Chair, Nick Demetriades as Secretary – all in favor
• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes – all in favor

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will receive a status update on the Sustainable Connecticut certification process and discuss the proposed Food Policy Council. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from a previous special meeting.

• Sustainable Connecticut status update
• Discussion of proposed Food Policy Council
• Approval of November 13, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
• Discussion of proposed bylaws
• Discussion of pollinator gardens

The Conservation Commission approved the agenda with unanimous support. It agreed to postpone discussion of the proposed bylaws until the next meeting. The commission approved a correction to the minutes and then approved the amended minutes with three votes in favor and one abstention. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Postponed bylaws discussion to next meeting
• Approved minutes amendment (all in favor)
• Approved amended minutes (3 in favor, abstained)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency and a tax abatement for 100 Berlin Road. The body will also consider bid waivers for the Community Events Committee and various board appointments.

• Dissolution of Redevelopment Agency
• Tax abatement for 100 Berlin Road
• Bid waivers for Community Events Committee
• Appointments to Planning and Zoning Commission and Public Asset and Facilities Committee
• Reappointment of Sub-Registrars Jay Doolittle and Louis Sarno

The council voted to dissolve the town's Redevelopment Agency and approved Andrew Armstrong as the new Director of Planning and Development. It also extended the 100 Berlin Road tax abatement to April 30, 2026, approved bid waivers for the Community Events Committee, and authorized six tax refunds. Minutes from the November 12, 2025 meetings were approved.

• Dissolve Redevelopment Agency – approved (All in favor)
• Approve Andrew Armstrong as Director of Planning and Development – approved (All in favor)
• Extend 100 Berlin Road tax abatement to April 30, 2026 – approved (All in favor)
• Approve bid waivers for Community Events Committee – approved (All in favor)
• Approve Tax Refunds 1-6 – approved (All in favor)
• Approve Public Hearing Minutes of Nov 12, 2025 – approved (All in favor)
• Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of Nov 12, 2025 – approved (All in favor)
• Unappoint David Ginter from Planning and Zoning Commission – approved (All in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for December 9, 2025, has been canceled by order of the Chairman.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Cromwell Zoning Board of Appeals will review and approve the 2026 meeting calendar. It will hold a public hearing on Application #25-05, a request for a variance from Section 5.1.A.7 to allow a larger garage at 20 Cedar Drive in the R‑25 Residential Zone. The board will also consider routine agenda items such as public comments and approval of minutes.

• Review and approve the 2026 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting calendar
• Public hearing on Application #25-05: variance to exceed the 1,600 sq ft garage limit for a new 1,200 sq ft detached garage at 20 Cedar Drive (total 1,992 sq ft)
• Approval of minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Cromwell Water Pollution Control Authority will discuss new business items, including scheduling 2026 meeting dates, a culvert proposal for Shunpike Road/Court Street, and a bond release for the 170 Evergreen Road Subdivision. It will also review old business concerning the Evergreen Road relief sewer. Financial reports on receivables, budget updates, and bond status will be presented.

• 2026 meeting dates scheduling
• Cardinal proposal for Shunpike Road/Court Street culvert
• Bond release for 170 Evergreen Road Subdivision
• Evergreen Road relief sewer (old business)
• Financial reports: receivables, budget update, bond status

The Authority approved and accepted the sewers for use and released a $114,000 performance and payment bond, retaining an $11,400 maintenance bond for the 170 Evergreen Road Subdivision. A meeting to discuss the Cardinal Shunpike Road/Court Street culvert issue was scheduled. The 2026 meeting dates and a meeting with the Tax Collector were also approved.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (All in Favor)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (All in Favor)
• Tabled Cardinal Shunpike Road/Court Street culvert proposal
• Approved scheduling of meeting with Town Manager and other officials (All in Favor)
• Approved release of $114,000 bond and retention of $11,400 maintenance bond for 170 Evergreen Subdivision sewers (All in Favor)
• Approved meeting between Member Eric Zeilor and Tax Collector Denise Lamontagne (All in Favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:38 PM (All in Favor)

Library Commission

The regular Library Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or decided. The commission announced that the next meeting will be held on February 9, 2026.

CMS Building Committee

The committee will discuss construction progress and budget updates for the Cromwell Middle School project. Members may take action to approve an extended contract proposal and various change orders and invoices.

• Possible action to approve Perkins Eastman extended contract proposal
• Review and possible approval of change orders
• Review and possible approval of invoices
• Updates on media center water damage and gym floor
• Project budget and spend update

The committee unanimously approved Change Order #17 crediting $82,014.74 and Change Order #9 crediting $5,165.72 to Newfield Construction. It also approved a PO request for $3,165.54, voided a prior action moving money from Grainger, and approved invoices totaling $436,392.79. The committee chose to handle extended Perkins Eastman services as a single transaction with a GMP amendment and cancelled the meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025.

• Approved Change Order #17 credit $82,014.74 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #9 credit $5,165.72 (unanimous)
• Approved PO request to Suburban $3,165.54 (unanimous)
• Voided prior action moving Grainger lift training fee and restored funds (unanimous)
• Approved invoices from Suburban, Newfield Construction, and Arcadis totaling $436,392.79 (unanimous)
• Decided to bundle extended Perkins Eastman services into a single transaction with a GMP amendment (unanimous)
• Cancelled the meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025 (no vote recorded)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency will vote to adopt the 2026 meeting calendar. It will also receive and schedule three applications to conduct regulated activities in upland review areas at 15 Ledge Road, at the end of Kirby Road/Route 217 bridge, and at 20 Cedar Drive. Public comments and the Development Compliance Officer’s report are on the agenda, followed by approval of the October 8, 2025 amended minutes.

• Approve the 2026 Inland Wetlands & Watercourses meeting schedule (January 7 through December 2)
• Application #25-12 – activity in the upland review area at 15 Ledge Road (applicant Brian R. DiMartino Jr., owner Brian R. DiMartino Sr.)
• Application #25-13 – activity at the end of Kirby Road/Route 217 bridge (applicant Cromwell Fire District Water Division, owner Town of Cromwell)
• Application #25-14 – activity in wetlands at 20 Cedar Drive (applicant Town of Cromwell, owners Tammy and Steven LaPointe)
• Approve the October 8, 2025 amended minutes

The agency approved the 2026 meeting schedule. It deemed application #25-12 insignificant and required a revised plan. Application #25-13 was continued until Jan 7, 2025 for more information. Application #25-14 was found significant and a public hearing was scheduled for Jan 7, 2026.

• Approved 2026 Inland Wetlands and Watercourses meeting schedule (all in favor)
• Found application #25-12 insignificant (all in favor)
• Required revised plan for application #25-12 per staff memos (all in favor)
• Continued application #25-13 until Jan 7, 2025 (all in favor)
• Found application #25-14 significant and scheduled public hearing Jan 7, 2026 (all in favor)
• Approved amended Oct 8, 2025 minutes correcting Faye Tine’s name (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:47 pm (all in favor)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency will consider two new applications for activities in upland review areas. The body will also approve the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Application #25-12: Proposed house, driveway, and septic system at 15 Ledge Road impacting 15,408 sq. ft. of upland review area
• Application #25-13: Proposed activities at End of Kirby Road/Route 217 Bridge by Cromwell Fire District, Water Division
• Approval of the 2026 Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Meeting Schedule

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Cromwell Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on two special permit applications: a self‑storage facility at 6 Piney Ridge Road (Application #25-29, DFC of Cromwell, LLC) and a liquor permit for a restaurant at 35 Berlin Road #A (Application #25-30, Kusina, LLC). The commission will also review and approve the 2026 meeting calendar and consider an application to amend the Town of Cromwell Zoning Regulations (Application #25-25). These items will be discussed and potentially decided at the December 2 meeting.

• Application #25-29: Special Permit for a 2,400 sq ft self‑storage building at 6 Piney Ridge Road (DFC of Cromwell, LLC).
• Application #25-30: Special Permit for a liquor license at a restaurant at 35 Berlin Road #A (Kusina, LLC).
• Review and approval of the 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting calendar.
• Application #25-25: Proposed amendments to the Town of Cromwell Zoning Regulations.
• Public comments and reports from the Development Compliance Officer and Director of Planning and Development.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled for December 2, 2025, has been canceled by order of the Chairman.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is meeting to handle administrative planning and project updates. The body will discuss budget requests and fundraising ideas.

• Confirmation of 2026 meeting dates
• Preparation of budget request for the next fiscal year
• Human Library update
• Discussion of fundraising ideas

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will discuss and act on several fund transfers and a grant appropriation for the Police Department. The meeting also includes setting the 2026 regular meeting schedule.

• Appropriation of $20,161.01 within the CNR Fund for the 2025/2026 DUI Law Enforcement Grant
• Transfer of $20,000 from General Fund fund balance to CNR Fund balance
• Transfer of $2,995 from CNR appropriation for Police Rooftop Units to New Heating at Watrous Park
• Establishment of the 2026 regular Board of Finance meeting schedule

Conservation Commission

The regular meeting of the Conservation Commission scheduled for November 20, 2025, has been canceled by order of the chairman.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will consider four financial actions at its special meeting. It will approve a $20,000 transfer from the General Fund to the CNR Fund. It will appropriate $20,161.01 from the CNR Fund for the 2025‑2026 DUI Law Enforcement Grant. It will move $2,995 from the police rooftop units appropriation to fund new heating at Watrous Park and set the 2026 regular meeting schedule.

• Approve $20,000 transfer from General Fund to CNR Fund
• Approve $20,161.01 appropriation from CNR Fund for 2025/2026 DUI Law Enforcement Grant
• Transfer $2,995 from police rooftop units appropriation to new heating at Watrous Park
• Set 2026 regular Board of Finance meeting schedule

The Board of Finance approved seating Christopher Carigliano as an alternate for Matthew Blanchette by unanimous vote. The election for Chairman resulted in a 3‑3 tie between John Ireland and Ed Maley, and the board has thirty days to resolve the tie before it is referred to the Town Council. The meeting was adjourned at 6:04 p.m.

• Approved seating of Christopher Carigliano as alternate (unanimous)
• Chairman election resulted in 3‑3 tie; resolution pending (no decision)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:04 p.m.

Economic Development Commission

The scheduled Economic Development Commission regular meeting for November 19, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Room 222, Cromwell Town Hall, was canceled by order of the chairman. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025 was cancelled by order of the chairman. No agenda items were discussed, approved, denied, or tabled.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will hold a special meeting on November 19, 2025. At 5:00 p.m. the commission will present an award and take photographs at Warpath Tattoo Studio, 328 Main Street. At 5:30 p.m. they will repeat the award presentation and photo session at Tanya’s Alterations, 2 Willowbrook Road, second floor.

• Award presentation and photography at Warpath Tattoo Studio, 328 Main Street (5:00 p.m.)
• Award presentation and photography at Tanya’s Alterations, 2 Willowbrook Road, 2nd floor (5:30 p.m.)

Youth Advisory Board

The Cromwell Youth Advisory Board meeting will consider a vote to approve or amend the agenda. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. Additional discussion will cover the 2026 meeting schedule, a community baby‑shower, and a 2026 poster contest. Standing reports from schools, prevention, youth services, town council, police department, and youth will be presented.

• Vote to approve or amend the agenda (vote needed)
• Vote to approve previous meeting minutes from October 21, 2025 (vote needed)
• Discussion of 2026 meeting schedule and events
• Open discussion of community baby shower
• Discussion of 2026 YAB poster contest

The board voted to approve the November 18 agenda after a motion by Suzanne Rutner and second by Barbara McClane. A motion by Gayle Ivy, seconded by Barbara McClane, approved the October 21 meeting minutes. No new business was considered, and the next meeting is set for December 16, 2025.

• Approved agenda (motion by Suzanne Rutner, seconded by Barbara McClane)
• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Gayle Ivy, seconded by Barbara McClane)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several new applications, including a special permit for a 2,400‑sq‑ft self‑storage facility at 6 Piney Ridge Road and a liquor permit for a restaurant at 35 Berlin Road #A. The commission will also act on bond matters, releasing a $13,100 performance bond for 70 Shunpike Road and reducing a $20,693.20 bond for 9 Winchester Way. A public hearing will be held on the town’s application to amend the Cromwell Zoning Regulations. The meeting includes routine reports and the approval of minutes.

• Special Permit application #25‑29: 2,400‑sq‑ft self‑storage building at 6 Piney Ridge Road (DFC of Cromwell, LLC)
• Special Permit application #25‑30: Liquor permit for restaurant at 35 Berlin Road #A (Kusina, LLC; owner River Grace Plaza, LLC)
• Release of performance bond $13,100 plus interest for Opportunity Real Estate Equities, LLC at 70 Shunpike Road
• Reduction of performance bond $20,693.20 for Deanise Lightfoot & Ed Pergolotti at 9 Winchester Way
• Public hearing on Application #25‑25 to amend the Town of Cromwell Zoning Regulations (town as applicant)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission accepted and scheduled three development applications for public hearings in December 2025. It approved the release of a $13,100 performance bond for Opportunity Real Estate Equities and a $10,054 bond for The Landon of Cromwell, and reduced a bond at 9 Winchester Way by $20,693.20. A public hearing on the zoning‑regulation amendment (Application #25-25) was opened and then continued. The minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Accepted and scheduled Application #25-29 (self‑storage at 6 Piney Ridge Rd) for hearing Dec 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted and scheduled Applications #25-31 (resubdivision) and #25-32 (rear‑lot permit) at 100 Nooks Hill Rd for hearing Dec 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Released performance bond $13,100 plus interest for Opportunity Real Estate Equities, 70 Shunpike Rd (unanimous)
• Reduced bond at 9 Winchester Way by $20,693.20 (unanimous)
• Released performance bond $10,054 plus interest for The Landon of Cromwell, 150 Country Squire Rd (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for Application #25-25 (zoning regulation amendment) (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Application #25-25 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 21, 2025 (all in favor, one abstention)

Library Commission

The Cromwell Library Commission will hold a special meeting on November 17, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Arch Room. The commission will consider standard agenda items including approval of the agenda, approval of the October 20, 2025 minutes, comments from the Town Council liaison, citizen comments, and reports from the chairman, library director, and finance. It will also address any old and new business items. No specific proposals or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Approve/Amend Agenda
• Approval of Minutes of October 20, 2025
• Town Council Liaison comments
• Citizens’ Comments
• Finance Report

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the October 20 meeting. It accepted the Library Director’s report, the 2026 meeting schedule, the finance report and statistics. Repairs to the Belden Room are set to start on Dec 2, covering four ten‑hour days, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved October 20 minutes (all in favor; Martha Rennie abstained)
• Accepted Library Director’s report, 2026 meeting dates, finance report and statistics (all in favor)
• Scheduled Belden Room repairs to begin Dec 2, four ten‑hour days
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 p.m. (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for November 13, 2025, has been canceled by order of the chairman.

Conservation Commission

The Cromwell Conservation Commission will discuss establishing a permanent Food Policy Council to address equitable food distribution. Staff will provide an update on the town's progress toward Sustainable Connecticut certification. The commission will also approve the 2026 meeting schedule and continue discussion of proposed bylaws.

• Discussion of a permanent Food Policy Council as a sub‑commission
• Sustainable Connecticut status update from the Office of Planning & Development
• Approval of 2026 Conservation Commission meeting dates
• Discussion of proposed bylaws and next review steps
• Consideration of a pollinator garden and related planting plans

The commission approved its agenda and the October 8, 2025 minutes. It voted to create a permanent Food Policy Council as a sub‑Commission (3‑0‑1). The body also approved the 2026 meeting dates and agreed to dedicate the first pollinator garden to Diane Wiegert.

• Approved seating Patricia Jepsen as an alternate (unanimous)
• Approved the special meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Established Food Policy Council as a sub‑Commission (3 in favor, 1 abstained)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to dedicate first pollinator garden to Diane Wiegert

Conservation Commission

The Cromwell Conservation Commission will discuss a draft of new bylaws, incorporating suggestions from the Town Manager before sending them to the Town Planner for review. It will also consider establishing a permanent Food Policy Council sub‑commission focused on equitable food distribution, and receive a Sustainable Connecticut status update from the Office of Planning & Development. Additional topics include a pollinator garden proposal and possible use of the open space fund for conservation projects.

• Discussion of creating a permanent Food Policy Council sub‑commission for equitable food distribution
• Sustainable Connecticut status update from the Office of Planning & Development
• Review of draft bylaws with Town Manager input and plan to submit to Town Planner Stuart Popper
• Consideration of adding a pollinator garden and pollinator‑friendly plants to the Rose Garden after reconstruction
• Exploration of using the open space fund for conservation funding after discussion with Finance Director Sharon DeVoe

CMS Building Committee

The CMS Building Committee will review and possibly approve change orders and invoices for the Cromwell Middle School building project. They will also consider disbanding the design sub‑committee and approve the 2026 meeting calendar. Additional updates will be given by Perkins Eastman, Newfield, and other sub‑committees.

• Review and possible approval of change orders (Arcadis Update Report)
• Review and possible approval of invoices (Arcadis Update Report)
• Discussion on whether to disband the design sub‑committee
• Possible approval of the 2026 meeting calendar (Week 3 and Week 4 lists)
• Updates on construction progress and water damage (Newfield Report)

The CMS Building Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the October 22 minutes. It adopted the 2026 Week 3 meeting calendar with all meetings to be held via Zoom and voted to disband the design sub‑committee. The committee also approved several purchase orders and, most notably, approved invoices totaling $1,447,469.04. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 22, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 Week 3 meeting calendar with Zoom requirement (unanimous)
• Disbanded design sub‑committee (unanimous)
• Approved PO to Suburban for $2,010.36 for file cabinets (unanimous)
• Approved PO to EI Group for $4,595.00 for aerial lift training (unanimous)
• Approved PO Increase #3 to Suburban for $6,620.25 (unanimous)
• Approved invoices total $1,447,469.04 from multiple vendors (unanimous)

Town Council

The Cromwell Town Council meeting will consider several financial items, including a $2,995 transfer between CNR accounts and a $20,161.01 DUI Law Enforcement grant. Council members will also discuss and adopt the proposed Public Asset and Facility Committee ordinance and set dates for regular 2026 meetings. A key action item is the vote to dissolve the town's LGBTQ Committee.

• Transfer $2,995 from CNR 77457 to CNR 77458 to complete two town projects
• Approve $20,161.01 DUI Law Enforcement grant (100% reimbursable)
• Adopt proposed Public Asset and Facility Committee ordinance
• Dissolve LGBTQ Committee
• Set meeting dates and times for 2026 regular meetings

The council adopted the Public Asset and Facility Committee Ordinance, approved a 25% payout of the Chief of Police’s accrued sick leave, and dissolved the LGBTQ Committee. It also approved a $2,995 CNR fund transfer, a $20,161 DUI Law Enforcement Grant, the 2026 meeting schedule, and several appointments and minutes.

• Adopted Public Asset and Facility Committee Ordinance (all in favor)
• Approved 25% payout of Chief of Police’s accrued sick leave (all in favor)
• Dissolved the LGBTQ Committee (all in favor)
• Approved transfer of $2,995 from CNR 77457 to CNR 77458 (all in favor)
• Approved $20,161.01 DUI Law Enforcement Grant (all in favor)
• Approved 2026 Town Council meeting dates and times (all in favor)
• Approved appointments and reappointments for various commissions (all in favor)
• Approved October 8, 2025 Special and Regular Meeting Minutes (all in favor)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed ordinance that establishes a Public Asset and Facility Committee. The ordinance defines the committee’s purpose, membership, powers, and reporting duties. It also sets a $5,000,000 cost threshold for the committee to oversee capital construction projects. The ordinance will take effect 30 days after publication of its summary.

• Ordinance to create a Public Asset and Facility Committee
• Committee to advise on planning, maintenance, renovation, and construction of town-owned assets
• Membership of seven regular members and two alternates, appointed by the Council, including Council, Board of Finance, and Board of Education members
• Oversight threshold: projects costing $5,000,000 or more may be assigned to the Committee
• Committee to provide regular reports to the Town Council and Board of Finance and to receive annual inventories of assets valued at $50,000 or more

The Town Council convened a public hearing on November 12, 2025 to consider an ordinance creating a Public Asset and Facility Committee. Members of the public, including Mike Cannata, Steve Wygonowski, and Alice Kelly, offered comments and asked questions about the ordinance’s details. The hearing closed at 7:02 p.m. No formal vote or decision was recorded.

Community Events Committee

The committee will hold a workshop to provide an update on carnival research. Members will also discuss and take action on the creation of a 2026 Event planning sub-committee.

• Carnival research update
• Action to create a 2026 Event planning sub-committee

Cultural District

The Cultural District Commission will vote to elect a chairperson who will oversee meetings and agenda distribution. After the election, the commission will discuss the next steps for its application, described as being for the good of the organization. The mayor will turn the meeting over to the new chairperson once elected.

• Elect a chairperson for the Cultural District Commission
• Discuss next steps for the commission’s application
• Mayor to turn the meeting over to the chairperson after election

The Cultural District Commission assigned several follow‑up tasks, including advertising for new members, updating application materials, and contacting stakeholders. The next meeting was scheduled for November 24, 2025. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

• James Demetriades tasked to advertise for new members and volunteers (assigned)
• Ann Grasso assigned to contact Eric Dillner for application status (assigned)
• Katie Daigle assigned to update PowerPoint slides for December 2025 (assigned)
• Darlene Listro assigned to update interactive map for the application (assigned)
• James Demetriades assigned to update his letter of support on mayoral letterhead (assigned)
• Rosemary requested former chair share Google doc editing authority (requested)
• Next meeting scheduled for 11/24/2025 (scheduled)
• Discussion items noted: Main Streets request, Rock Hunt event, mural rehanging, spring tag sale, fundraising question, small‑business grants (discussed)

Library Commission

The regular Library Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM was cancelled. The notice indicates that a special meeting will be held on November 17, 2025. No agenda items were listed for the cancelled meeting.

Water Pollution Control Authority

The regular meeting of the Cromwell Water Pollution Control Authority scheduled for November 10, 2025 was canceled by the Chairman of the Authority. No agenda items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled for November 6, 2025, has been canceled by order of the chairman.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for November 6, 2025, at Town Council Chambers was canceled.

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency scheduled for November 5, 2025, has been canceled by order of the Chairman.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee will meet to establish its 2026 schedule and develop a budget request for the next fiscal year. The committee will also receive an update on the Human Library.

• Setting 2026 meeting dates
• Budget request preparation for next fiscal year
• Human Library update

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will discuss an appropriation for building envelope sealing at the Belden Public Library and a request to remove and resurface the Cromwell High School track.

• Proposed $44,548 appropriation for building envelope sealing in the Belden Public Library’s Belden Room
• Proposed $201,570 appropriation from the CNR fund to remove and resurface the Cromwell High School track
• Discussion on rescinding a previously failed vote regarding the high school track appropriation
• Bid waiver request for Air Barrier Solutions to perform specialized library sealing work

The Board approved a $201,570 appropriation from the Capital Needs and Reserves (CNR) fund to resurface and repair the Cromwell High School track. It also approved a $44,548 appropriation for building‑envelope sealing in the Belden Room of the public library and transferred $40,000 from the Current Fund Balance to the CNR fund. Additionally, the Board rescinded a prior failed vote on track funding and seated James Fedeli as an alternate member.

• Approved $201,570 appropriation from CNR to resurface and repair High School track (all in favor)
• Approved $44,548 appropriation for building envelope sealing in the Belden Room of the public library (all in favor)
• Approved $40,000 transfer from Current Fund Balance to CNR fund (all in favor)
• Rescinded the failed vote on the High School track appropriation (all in favor)
• Approved seating of James Fedeli as Alternate Member (all in favor)
• Approved the meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of September 25, 2025 meeting (4‑2)

CMS Building Committee

The Cromwell Middle School Building Committee will discuss project updates, including a PV update with possible approval, review of change orders, and a project budget and spend update. The committee may also approve invoices related to the construction. Additional reports will cover design, communications, construction progress, and punch‑list items.

• PV update with possible action to approve (Perkins Eastman Report)
• Review change orders with possible action to approve (Arcadis Update Report)
• Project budget and spend update (Arcadis Update Report)
• Review invoices with possible action to approve (Arcadis Update Report)
• Construction progress and punch‑list update (Newfield Report)

The CMS Building Committee approved the construction documents for the photovoltaic system to be submitted to the state for PCR plan approval, with one abstention and a second unanimous vote. Several purchase orders and a $59,188.21 invoice batch were also approved, including an Amazon PO that passed despite two members opposing. The meeting noted an upcoming tour by the Lt. Governor and other state officials on October 28.

• Approved photovoltaic system construction documents for state submission (abstain: Mrs. Goduti, motion carries)
• Approved photovoltaic system construction documents for state submission (unanimous)
• Approved PO Increase #24 to Perkins Eastman $3,450.00 (unanimous)
• Approved PO Increase #1 to DEMCO $240.65 (unanimous)
• Approved PO Request to Grainger $4,595.00 (unanimous)
• Approved PO Request to Hillyard $2,794.30 (unanimous)
• Approved PO increase to Amazon $1,437.50 (opposed: Rosanna Glynn, Ken Cleveland, motion carries)
• Approved invoices from Fisher Scientific, Perkins Eastman, DEMCO, and Amazon totaling $59,188.21 (unanimous)

Youth Advisory Board

The Youth Advisory Board will meet to discuss upcoming community initiatives and administrative planning. The board is reviewing a November baby shower and a 2026 poster contest. Members will also discuss the 2026 meeting schedule and recruitment ideas.

• Community Baby Shower on November 8
• 2026 poster contest
• 2026 meeting schedule
• Board recruitment ideas

The board voted to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. A motion to adopt the proposed 2026 meeting schedule was also approved. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion by Suzanne Rutner, seconded by Barbara McClane)
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Maggie Schufer, seconded by Barbara McClane)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule as presented (motion by Maggie, seconded by Barbara)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit for automotive towing and storage. The commission will also accept a new application to amend town zoning regulations and receive a safety action plan presentation.

• Public hearing for Application #25-24: Special Permit for towing and storage of cars at 131 Berlin Road (Maple Avenue Repair Service, LLC)
• Application #25-25: Application by the Town of Cromwell to amend Town Zoning Regulations
• Presentation on RiverCOG’s 'Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for Cromwell'

The Planning & Zoning Commission seated two alternates and approved the meeting agenda. It accepted and scheduled Application #25-25 to amend the town's zoning regulations for a hearing on November 18, 2025. The commission also approved the October 7 minutes and adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m.

• Seated Jonathan Comtois and Andrew Holt as alternates (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted and scheduled Application #25-25 to amend zoning regulations, hearing set for Nov 18 2025 (unanimous)
• Noted withdrawal of Application #25-24 for special permit at 131 Berlin Road (no hearing scheduled)
• Approved the October 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m. (unanimous)

Library Commission

The Cromwell Library Commission will meet on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Arch Room. The commission will consider adopting three new policies—Collection Development & Maintenance, Library Display & Program, and Library Materials Review & Reconsideration—to meet statutory guidelines and State Library guidance. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, approving minutes from September 8, 2025, a finance report, and opportunities for public comments.

• Approval/amendment of the meeting agenda
• Approval of minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting
• Finance report presented by the Library Director
• Consideration of three new library policies for statutory compliance
• Public comments from citizens

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the September 8 minutes. It accepted the Library Director’s report, the finance report and statistics. The commission voted to adopt three new library policies to meet statutory guidelines. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved amended September 8 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted Library Director’s report, finance report and statistics (all in favor)
• Adopted Collection Development & Maintenance Policy (all in favor)
• Adopted Library Display & Program Policy (all in favor)
• Adopted Library Materials Review & Reconsideration Policy (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:13 p.m. (all in favor)

Senior Services Commission

The Senior Services Commission unanimously approved the October 20, 2025 agenda. It then unanimously approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Cromwell Water Pollution Control Authority will discuss the Evergreen Road Relief Sewer as old business. It will review two invoices: Insituform Technologies for Sewer System Rehab Phase V ($28,950.74) and Cardinal Engineering for Evergreen Relief Sewer ($1,750.00). The meeting will also include financial reports on receivables, budget updates, and bond status.

• Evergreen Road Relief Sewer (old business)
• Insituform Technologies – Sewer System Rehab Phase V – invoice #161450-3 – $28,950.74
• Cardinal Engineering – Evergreen Relief Sewer – invoice #16-2482 – $1,750.00
• Financial reports: receivables/delinquent assessments, budget update, bond & SIF status
• Citizen comments

The board approved the meeting agenda and the September 22 special meeting minutes. Two invoices were approved: Insituform Technologies for $28,950.74 and Cardinal Engineering for $1,750.00. The meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m.

• Agenda approved as presented
• September 22 special meeting minutes approved (all in favor)
• Approved Insituform Technologies Sewer System Rehab Phase V invoice #161450-3 for $28,950.74 (all in favor)
• Approved Cardinal Engineering Evergreen Relief Sewer invoice #16-2482 for $1,750.00 (all in favor)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m. (all in favor)

Community Events Committee

The Community Events Committee will appoint chairs for three new sub‑committees: one to engage local businesses, one to develop a major single fundraising event, and one to plan the 2026 Riverport Festival. The festival sub‑committee must propose an anchor theme by the November meeting and begin marketing once approved. A Town Council update is scheduled for early December.

• Create sub‑committee to directly engage businesses and develop a networking plan
• Create sub‑committee to draft a proposal and cost estimate for a major fundraising event
• Create sub‑committee to plan the 2026 Riverport Festival, including selecting an anchor theme
• Riverport Festival sub‑committee must present a carnival or alternative theme proposal by November
• Town Council update required by early December 2025

The Community Events Committee approved its October 16 agenda after a motion by Lori Ouellette and a second by Barbara Lesi, with all members voting in favor. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 25 meeting following a motion by Lori Ouellette and a second by Heather Deming, again with unanimous support. No other actions were voted on; the remaining items were discussed for future planning.

• Approved October 16 agenda (all in favor)
• Approved September 25 minutes (all in favor)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will review and discuss the town’s “Buy Local” initiative. It will also select the Business of the Quarter for the fall season.

• Review and discussion of “Buy Local” initiative
• Selection of Business of the Quarter for fall

The Economic Development Commission approved its agenda for the meeting. It voted to name both Warpath Tattoo and Tonya’s Alterations as the fall Business of the Quarter. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting and then adjourned the session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Selected Warpath Tattoo as Business of the Quarter (unanimous)
• Selected Tonya’s Alterations as Business of the Quarter (unanimous)
• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:06 pm (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2025, was canceled. The meeting was set to take place in the Town Council Chambers at Cromwell Town Hall.

• Meeting canceled
• No agenda items listed

Conservation Commission

The Cromwell Conservation Commission meeting will include a status update on the town's Sustainable Connecticut certification effort. Commissioners will also discuss the proposed commission bylaws and a potential land trust for the town. The agenda lists a Farmland Preservation Committee item and standard public comment periods.

• Sustainable Connecticut status update from the Office of Planning & Development
• Discussion of proposed commission bylaws
• Discussion of a land trust for the Town of Cromwell
• Farmland Preservation Committee agenda item (EQIP grants from USDA)
• Public comment periods

The Conservation Commission seated Patricia Jepsen as an alternate, approved the meeting agenda and the town planner’s memo, and amended the minutes to mark Patricia Jepson absent. The commission also agreed to submit the proposed bylaws draft to the town planner for review, to remove the land‑trusts item from future agendas, and to postpone discussion of the Farmland Preservation Committee until a member returns. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Seated Patricia Jepsen as an alternate (all in favor)
• Approved meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Approved town planner Stuart Popper’s memo (all in favor)
• Agreed to submit proposed bylaws draft to Town Planner for review
• Decided to remove Land Trusts item from future agendas
• Postponed Farmland Preservation Committee discussion until member present
• Amended minutes to mark Patricia Jepson absent (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

CMS Building Committee

The Cromwell Middle School Building Committee is meeting to discuss the ongoing construction project. They will hear reports from the chairperson, sub-committees, and the design team (Perkins Eastman), as well as updates on construction progress and risks from Newfield. The committee will also review change orders, invoices, and the project budget, with possible votes to approve them.

• Review of change orders with possible action to approve
• Project budget and spend update
• Review of invoices with possible action to approve
• Construction progress update from Newfield
• PV (photovoltaic) update from Perkins Eastman

The CMS Building Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting. They also approved a purchase order increase to Amazon Business for $1,294.84 and approved invoices totaling $1,185,616.75. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved PO Increase #2 to Amazon Business $1,294.84 (unanimous)
• Approved invoices totaling $1,185,616.75 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the agenda and seated Patricia Jepson as an alternate. They approved the town planner’s memo and agreed to submit the proposed bylaws draft to the planner for review. The commission voted to remove the land‑trust item from future agendas and to postpone discussion of the Farmland Preservation Committee until member John Whitney is present. The minutes were amended to mark Patricia Jepson absent and the meeting was adjourned.

• Seated Patricia Jepson as an alternate (all in favor)
• Approved meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Approved town planner Stuart Popper’s memo (all in favor)
• Removed land‑trust item from future agendas (all in favor)
• Agreed to submit proposed bylaws draft to Town Planner for review (all in favor)
• Postponed Farmland Preservation Committee discussion until John Whitney present (all in favor)
• Amended minutes to mark Patricia Jepson absent (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a $44,548 appropriation and a bid waiver for the envelope sealing project in the Belden Public Library's Belden Room. Council members will also discuss the Proposed Facilities Ordinance and decide whether to ratify the Town Hall Union Contract. Minutes from the September meetings will be approved.

• Approve $44,548 appropriation for building envelope sealing in the Belden Public Library's Belden Room
• Approve bid waiver for the same envelope sealing project
• Discuss and possibly act on the Proposed Facilities Ordinance
• Ratify the Town Hall Union Contract approved by the union
• Approve September 10 and September 24 Town Council meeting minutes

The council entered an executive session at 6:31 p.m. After discussion, they unanimously ratified the UPSEU Local 424‑Unit 33 union contract. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:58 p.m.

• Entered executive session (unanimous approval)
• Ratified UPSEU Local 424‑Unit 33 union contract (unanimous approval)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous approval)

Town Council

The Cromwell Town Council meets for a special session. In an executive session, councilors will consider ratifying the UPSEU Local 424-Unit 33 Union Contract. No other substantive agenda items are listed.

• Ratify UPSEU Local 424-Unit 33 Union Contract (executive session)

The council voted to approve the proposed Facilities Ordinance amendment and send it for legal review. It also approved a $44,548 appropriation and bid waiver for building envelope sealing in the Belden Room of the Belden Public Library, and authorized tax refunds for items 1‑31. The council adopted the mayor’s letter supporting grant funding for the First Congregational Church, approved the September meeting minutes (with one abstention), accepted the resignation of Diane Wiegert, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Facilities Ordinance amendment for legal review (all in favor)
• Approved $44,548 appropriation for building envelope sealing in Belden Room (all in favor)
• Approved bid waiver for the envelope sealing project (all in favor)
• Approved Tax Refunds 1‑31 (all in favor)
• Approved Mayor’s letter supporting grant funding for First Congregational Church (all in favor)
• Approved September 10 and September 24 meeting minutes (all in favor; J. Aurigemma abstained)
• Approved resignation of Diane Wiegert from multiple commissions (all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting (all in favor)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will hold public hearings on three applications to conduct activities in inland wetlands and upland review areas at 100 Nooks Hill Road, 10 Sebethe Drive, and 241/251 Main Street. The agency will also consider a new business application for activities at 10 Sebethe Drive. Additional agenda items include the Development Compliance Officer’s report, approval of September 3, 2025 minutes, and standard procedural items.

• Application #25-10: Conduct activities in the Upland Review Area at 10 Sebethe Drive (NADEKA, LLC).
• Application #25-08: Conduct activities in the Inland Wetlands and Upland Review Area at 100 Nooks Hill Road (Bobby Keyhayias Living Trust).
• Application #25-11: Conduct regulated activities in the Inland Wetlands and Upland Review Area at 241 and 251 Main Street (DFC of Cromwell Main Street LLC).
• Public hearings on the three wetland applications listed above.
• Approval of minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting.

The Commissioners approved Application #25-10 for a commercial driveway at 10 Sebethe Drive. They also approved Application #25-08 for a 12.5‑acre lot at 100 Nooks Hill Road with a condition to plant native wetland species. Finally, they approved Application #25-11 for a storage facility at 241‑25 Main Street. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved Application #25-10 for 10 Sebethe Drive (all in favor)
• Approved Application #25-08 for 100 Nooks Hill Road with wetlands planting condition (all in favor)
• Approved Application #25-11 for 241‑25 Main Street (all in favor)
• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 pm (all in favor)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency will review applications for activities in wetlands and upland review areas. The meeting includes public hearings for two properties and a new business application for a commercial storage facility.

• Application #25-10: Commercial storage facility at 10 Sebethe Drive (NADEKA, LLC) impacting 1.0438 acres of upland review area
• Application #25-08: Building lot development at 100 Nooks Hill Road (Bobby Kehayias Living Trust) impacting 1,840 SF of wetlands and 14,770 SF of uplands
• Application #25-11: Regulated activities at 241 and 251 Main Street (DFC of Cromwell Main Street LLC)

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved the meeting agenda and then approved three applications to conduct activities in upland and wetland areas: #25-10 for a commercial storage driveway, #25-08 for a 12.5‑acre building lot with wetlands mitigation, and #25-11 for a former gas‑station site with conditions. The agency also approved the September 3, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved Application #25-10 for 10 Sebethe Drive (all in favor)
• Approved Application #25-08 with native‑species wetlands plantings condition (all in favor)
• Approved Application #25-11 with conditions from Driska memo dated Sep 18 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 pm (all in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Cromwell Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several items at its Oct. 7 meeting, including the release of a performance bond for Diamond Estates, LLC. Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Application #25-22, a special permit to install light poles higher than 14 feet at 201 Main Street. A separate hearing will address Application #25-19, proposing to add Banquet Hall as a permitted use in the industrial zone.

• Release of Performance Bond #1934 for Diamond Estates, LLC in the amount of $6,434.17 plus interest.
• Public hearing on Application #25-22: special permit to add light poles higher than 14 feet at 201 Main Street (Economy Fuel Dept, LLC; owner S&S Partners, Inc.).
• Public hearing on Application #25-19: amendment to allow Banquet Hall facilities as a permitted use in the industrial zone (Ukrainian American Cultural Center of Connecticut).
• Approval of minutes from the September 2, 2025 and September 16, 2025 meetings.
• Approval of the agenda and acceptance/scheduling of new applications.

The commission released two performance bonds—$6,434.17 for Diamond Estates, LLC and $11,935.00 for Mizzy Construction—after staff recommended release. It opened, heard, and approved Application #25-19, adding banquet hall as a permitted use in the Industrial Zone with parking requirements and future hours to be set by a special permit. It also opened, heard, and approved Application #25-22, granting a special permit to install light poles taller than 14 feet at 201 Main Street. The minutes from September 2 and September 16, 2025 were approved, with Ann Grasso abstaining on the latter.

• Released bond #1934 to Diamond Estates, LLC ($6,434.17 plus interest) – all in favor
• Released bond #1941 to Mizzy Construction ($11,935.00 plus interest) – all in favor
• Approved Application #25-19 to add banquet hall as permitted use in Industrial Zone, with parking amendment and future hours set by special permit – all in favor
• Approved Application #25-22 special permit for light poles taller than 14 ft at 201 Main Street – all in favor
• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes – all in favor
• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (Ann Grasso abstained) – motion passed
• Seated Jonathan Comtois and Andrew Holt as alternates – all in favor
• Adjourned meeting at 7:37 pm – all in favor

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will consider a $201,570 appropriation from the CNR fund to remove and resurface the track at Cromwell High School. The meeting also includes routine business such as approving the agenda, reviewing minutes from prior meetings, and hearing citizen comments. Reports from the Town Manager, Finance Director, Tax Collector, and Board of Education liaison will be presented.

• Approve a $201,570 appropriation from the CNR fund to remove and resurface the Cromwell High School track
• Approve the meeting agenda
• Approve minutes of previous meetings (June 26, July 10, March 27, April 3, April 7, April 10, 2025)
• Citizen comments session
• Reports from Town Manager, Finance Director, Tax Collector, and Board of Education liaison

The Board of Finance voted 3‑3 against an appropriation of $201,570 to remove and resurface the track at Cromwell High School, so the request was not approved. Earlier, the Board unanimously seated Christopher Carigliano as an alternate and approved the amended minutes from June 26 and the minutes from July 10. All other items were discussed without a final decision.

• Seat Christopher Carigliano as alternate (all in favor, motion passed)
• Approve amended minutes from June 26, 2025 (4 in favor, 2 abstained, passed)
• Approve minutes from July 10, 2025 (all in favor, passed)
• Appropriation of $201,570 for track resurfacing at Cromwell High School failed (3 in favor, 3 against)

Community Events Committee

The Community Events Committee will review updates on 2025 fundraising activities, including the Public Thermometer with a $50K goal, and discuss upcoming events such as the Pickle Ball Tournament, line dancing, trivia, and the 2026 carnival. The meeting also includes reports on digital payment options (Point‑N‑Pay) and business outreach efforts. No final decisions are recorded; the agenda lists items for discussion and updates.

• Review of digital payment option Point‑N‑Pay and its cost per use
• Update on Public Thermometer fundraising goal of $50K
• Updates on 2025 fund‑raising events (Farmers Market, Lions Bingo, Pickle Ball Tournament, line dancing, trivia, pasta dinner)
• Business outreach: 225 physical mailings and discussion of outreach approach
• Planning discussion for the 2026 Carnival event

The Community Events Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. Members agreed to place public thermometer signs across from Walmart and at the Court Street Firehouse. The committee also approved the format for a line‑dancing event—one hour of lessons followed by two hours of dancing in the Town Hall gym. Additional actions included adding Heather Deming as a committee member and tasking J. Doyle with obtaining another list of local businesses.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved August 21, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Decided to place public thermometer signs across from Walmart and Court St. Firehouse (consensus)
• Approved line‑dancing event format: 1 hr lessons, 2 hr dancing in Town Hall gym (agreement)
• Added Heather Deming as official committee member
• Tasked J. Doyle with obtaining another list of Cromwell businesses
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (all in favor)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will hold a special meeting to discuss bonding for Cromwell Middle School with the Town Council. The meeting also includes a period for citizen comments.

• Discussion with Town Council regarding Cromwell Middle School bonding

The Board of Finance and Town Council approved an additional appropriation of $70 for a total cost of $201,570 to remove and replace the surface of the high school track. The motion was made by B. Bonneau, seconded by J. Henehan, and passed with all members in favor. No other substantive actions were decided at the meeting.

• Approved $70 appropriation for high school track resurfacing ($201,570 total) (unanimous)
• Adjourned Board of Finance meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned Town Council meeting (unanimous)

CMS Building Committee

The CMS Building Committee will meet to receive progress reports from Perkins Eastman, Newfield, and Arcadis. The committee may take action to approve change orders and invoices related to the Cromwell Middle School building project.

• Review and possible approval of change orders
• Project budget and spend update
• Review and possible approval of invoices
• Construction progress report from Newfield
• PV update from Perkins Eastman

The CMS Building Committee unanimously approved two change order credits of $241,308.95 and $7,713.06, authorized procurement of a folding table, possession arrow, digital timer and mobile whiteboard up to $2,000, and approved invoices totaling $1,899,016.25. The agenda and the September 10 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved Change Order #16 credit of $241,308.95 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #8 credit of $7,713.06 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of folding table, possession arrow, digital timer, mobile whiteboard up to $2,000 (unanimous)
• Approved invoices from listed vendors totaling $1,899,016.25 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 10 minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the Cromwell Middle School bonding with the Board of Finance. It will also consider and vote on an additional appropriation of $70 toward a $201,570 project to remove and replace the surface of the high school track. Citizen comments are limited to two minutes per speaker.

• Discussion with Board of Finance regarding Cromwell Middle School bonding
• Approval of additional appropriation of $70 for a total cost of $201,570 to replace the high school track surface
• Citizen comments limited to 2 minutes per speaker

The Town Manager and Council reached a general consensus to move forward with a 30‑year bond for the Cromwell Middle School project. The Council approved a $70 appropriation, totaling $201,570, to replace the high school track surface. Both the Board of Finance and the Town Council adjourned their meetings unanimously.

• Move forward with a 30‑year bond for the middle school project (general consensus)
• Approve $70 appropriation for $201,570 to replace high school track surface (all in favor)
• Adjourn Board of Finance meeting (all in favor)
• Adjourn Town Council meeting (all in favor)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Cromwell Water Pollution Control Authority will discuss and decide on easements for the Evergreen Road Relief Sewer as new business. It will also review the ongoing Evergreen Road Relief Sewer project under old business. A contract invoice from Insituform Technologies for Sewer System Rehab Phase V, amounting to $28,950.74, will be considered. Financial reports on receivables, budget updates, and bond status will be presented.

• Easements for Evergreen Road Relief Sewer (new business)
• Evergreen Road Relief Sewer (old business)
• Insituform Technologies – Sewer System Rehab Phase V invoice #161450-3, $28,950.74
• Receivables/Delinquent Assessment & Usage Account Updates (financial report)
• Budget Update: Revenues/Expenditures – Assessment, Usage & CNR

The authority approved the meeting agenda and the August 11, 2025 regular‑meeting minutes. It authorized up to $100,000 to compensate private property owners for easements on Evergreen Road. The board placed a $28,950.74 invoice from Insituform Technologies on hold pending review, and directed a follow‑up meeting if the November 2, 2025 financial report remains incorrect. The meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (all in favor; 1 abstention)
• Approved up to $100,000 for Evergreen Road easement compensation (all in favor)
• Placed Insituform Technologies invoice $28,950.74 on hold pending review (all in favor)
• Directed a meeting with Board of Finance if November 2, 2025 report is still incorrect (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:44 p.m. (all in favor)

Community Events Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025, is cancelled. Special meetings have been scheduled for September 11, 2025, and September 25, 2025.

LGBTQ Committee

The LGBTQ+ Committee will meet to review and discuss the results of an individual survey. Members will also plan for Coming Out Day on October 15, 2025, and discuss the future of the committee.

• Review and discussion of survey outcomes
• Planning for Coming Out Day (10/15/2025)
• Discussion regarding the future of the committee

LGBTQ Committee

The Cromwell LGBTQ+ Committee will discuss survey results, plan upcoming meetings including Coming Out Day on October 15, 2025, and call for a co-chair. The meeting will be held in person at the Senior Center and via Zoom.

• Discussion of potential survey outcomes
• Planning future meetings including Coming Out Day (10/15/2025)
• Call for a Co-Chair
• Hybrid meeting at Senior Center
• Discussion of survey thoughts as a group

Economic Development Commission

The Cromwell Economic Development Commission will meet on September 17, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 222 of Town Hall, 41 West Street. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, public comments, and a report from the Director of Planning and Development. The only new business item is a review and discussion of a potential Cromwell Food Trail and a “Buy Local” initiative.

• Review and discussion of a potential Cromwell Food Trail “Buy Local” initiative

The commission voted to approve the meeting agenda unanimously. It then approved the June 18, 2025 minutes, with four members voting yes and one member abstaining. Finally, the meeting was adjourned at 7:07 pm by unanimous consent.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (4 yes, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:07 pm (unanimous)

Youth Advisory Board

The regular meeting of the Cromwell Youth Advisory Board scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, was canceled because a quorum was not reached.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review and act on several applications, including a site‑plan modification for Walmart at 161 Berlin Road. It will also consider special‑permit amendments for Murphy’s Pub & Sports Bar, a caretaker’s quarters, a liquor permit, and a zoning amendment to add Banquet Hall as a permitted use. Public comments and staff reports will precede the decisions.

• Application #25-17 – Site Plan Modification for Walmart expansion at 161 Berlin Road
• Application #25-16 – Special Permit amendment for an outside patio at Murphy’s Pub & Sports Bar, 51-14 Shunpike Road
• Application #25-19 – Zoning amendment to add Banquet Hall as a permitted use (Ukrainian American Cultural Center of Connecticut)
• Application #25-18 – Special Permit for caretaker’s quarters at 900 Corporate Row
• Application #25-26 – Special Permit for a liquor permit at 150 Sebethe Drive

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss proposed bylaws, Sustainable Connecticut, and the possibility of a town land trust. The body will also receive updates from the Farmland Preservation Committee.

• Discussion of proposed Bylaws
• Discussion of Sustainable Connecticut
• Discussion of a Land Trust for the Town of Cromwell
• Farmland Preservation Committee report

The Conservation Commission approved its meeting agenda and the June 12, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous vote. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:08 p.m. (unanimous)

Community Events Committee

The scheduled special meeting of the Cromwell Community Events Committee on September 11, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or decided. No further action was taken.

Community Events Committee

The Community Events Committee will approve the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting, review updates on the pasta dinner night, and discuss fundraising activities such as a Pickle Ball tournament. The committee will also receive a report on 225 physical mailings sent to businesses and consider outreach approaches.

• Approval of minutes from August 21, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of Pickle Ball tournament as a fundraising event
• Update on pasta dinner night
• Report on 225 physical mailings to businesses
• Discussion of business outreach approach

CMS Building Committee

The Cromwell Middle School Building Committee will discuss updates on the school construction project. Reports will be given by the Communications, Design, Perkins Eastman, Newfield, and Arcadis sub‑committees. The agenda includes reviewing change orders, the project budget and spend, and invoices, with possible approval actions. Public comments will also be heard.

• Review change orders (possible approval)
• Review invoices (possible approval)
• Project budget and spend update
• Communications Sub‑Committee Report
• Design Sub‑Committee Report

The CMS Building Committee approved the meeting agenda and the August 20 minutes. It approved the purchase of a Suburban KSI Ambassador ADA lectern for $7,458.82 and three purchase‑order increases totaling $12,620.00. Finally, the committee approved invoices totaling $165,593.03 for various vendors, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 20 minutes (motion carries, John Post abstained)
• Approved Suburban KSI Ambassador ADA lectern $7,458.82 (unanimous)
• Approved PO Increase #2 to Fiber Optic Plus $2,620.00 (unanimous)
• Approved PO Increase #1 to Amazon Business $3,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved PO Increase to Suburban for lectern $7,458.82 (unanimous)
• Approved invoices totaling $165,593.03 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss a possible appropriation for repairs to the High School track. The body will also review budget reports, tax refunds, and a committee appointment.

• Possible action on appropriation for High School track repair
• Appointment of Heather Deming to the Community Events Committee
• Review of Budget Report and Tax Refunds
• Approval of minutes from August 13, August 25 (Public Hearing), and August 25 (Special Meeting)

The council approved funding of $201,500 to repair the High School track after amending an earlier 50% cost‑share motion. It also approved tax refunds, appointed Heather Deming to the Community Events Committee, and adopted the August meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved $201,500 for High School track repair (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds (unanimous)
• Appointed Heather Deming to Community Events Committee (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to agenda moving Item K citizen comments (unanimous)
• Adopted August 13, 2025, August 25, 2025, and August 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. was canceled by order of the chairman. No agenda items were considered or decided.

Library Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 11, 2025. They accepted the Library Director’s report, the finance report, and the statistics. The meeting was adjourned and the next regular meeting was set for October 20, 2025, with the November 10 meeting cancelled and a special meeting scheduled for November 17.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted Library Director’s report, finance report, and statistics (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 p.m. (all in favor)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for October 20, 2025
• Cancelled November 10 regular meeting; scheduled special meeting for November 17

Library Commission

The Cromwell Library Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in The Arch Room. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items such as approving minutes, receiving reports, and setting the next meeting date. No decisions or discussions with local impact are listed.

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 11, 2025. It accepted the Library Director’s report, the finance report, and the statistics. The next regular meeting was scheduled for October 8, 2025, the November 10 regular meeting was cancelled, and a special meeting was set for November 17, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted Library Director’s Report, Finance Report, and Statistics (all in favor)
• Scheduled Oct 8, 2025 regular meeting; cancelled Nov 10 meeting and set Nov 17 special meeting (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 p.m. (all in favor)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The September 8, 2025 regular meeting of the Cromwell Water Pollution Control Authority was canceled by the Chairman. No decisions or discussions took place.

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Cromwell Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will hear four new applications for regulated activities in wetlands and upland review areas. The meeting is held at 7:00 PM in the Town Council Chambers, 41 West Street.

• Application #25-06 at 16 Horse Run Hill Road (Anthony Lazzaro)
• Application #25-08 at 100 Nooks Hill Road (Bobby Keyhayias Living Trust)
• Application #25-09 at 69 Willowbrook Road (Jacob Rocco)
• Application #25-10 at 10 Sebethe Drive (NADEKA, LLC)
• Application #25-11 at 241 and 257 Main Street (DFC of Cromwell Main Street LLC)

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved a motion requiring the debris piles at 16 Horse Run Hill to be removed within 30 days, with no fines during that period (one member abstained). The Agency also found Application #25-08 significant and scheduled it for October 8, 2025, and deemed Application #25-09 not significant, approving it with conditions. Applications #25-10 and #25-11 were accepted and scheduled for public hearings on October 8, 2025. Routine motions to seat an alternate and approve the agenda passed unanimously.

• Seated alternate Karen Sullivan (approved)
• Approved meeting agenda (approved)
• Mandated removal of debris piles at 16 Horse Run Hill within 30 days, no fines (approved; Fay Tine abstained)
• Declared Application #25-08 significant and scheduled for Oct 8 2025 (approved)
• Found Application #25-09 not significant (approved)
• Approved Application #25-09 with conditions to work with staff and install posts (approved)
• Accepted and scheduled Application #25-10 for Oct 8 2025 (approved)
• Found Application #25-11 significant and scheduled public hearing for Oct 8 2025 (approved)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Cromwell Board of Assessment Appeals will hold a special meeting to conduct hearings and potentially decide on property tax appeals. No old business or staff comments are listed on the agenda.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on amending zoning regulations for banquet halls and modifying special permits for a pub patio and earth removal. The body will also review a new application for a towing and storage facility.

• Application #25-19: Amend zoning regulations to add 'Banquet Hall' as a permitted use for the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of Connecticut
• Application #25-16: Amend special permit for an outside patio at Murphy’s Pub & Sports Bar (51-14 Shunpike Road)
• Application #25-14: Special permit for filling, grading, and removal of earth materials at 9 Winchester Way
• Application #25-24: Special permit for towing and storage of cars at 131 Berlin Road (Maple Avenue Repair Service, LLC)
• Release of bond for Crisp Cannabis in the amount of $6,655.00 plus interest

The commission approved Application #25-14 for a special liquor permit at 150 Sebethe Drive with staff‑recommended conditions. It also continued the public hearing for Application #25-19 (banquet hall use) until September 16, 2025, and for Application #25-16 (outside patio at Murphy’s Pub) until the same date. Minutes from July 15 and August 19 were approved and the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

• Approved Application #25-14 special liquor permit (all in favor)
• Continued public hearing for Application #25-19 until Sep 16 2025 (all in favor)
• Continued public hearing for Application #25-16 until Sep 16 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of July 15 2025 (approved by listed members, two abstained)
• Approved minutes of August 19 2025 (all in favor)
• Seated Jonathan Comtois and Andrew Holt as alternates (all in favor)
• Approved agenda with amendment to add Item 8b (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 p.m. (all in favor)

Board of Finance

The Cromwell Board of Finance regular meeting scheduled for August 28, 2025, was cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. The cancellation was noted in the town clerk's record.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee will meet to discuss hosting a human library event for town residents in 2026 and vote on applying. Members will also discuss and possibly vote on a new chairperson. The meeting includes an open forum and adjourns at the end.

• Vote to apply for hosting a human library event in 2026
• Possible vote on new chairperson(s)

Town Council

The Cromwell Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on proposed amendments to the Town Charter. An informational item will cover an email update on the ongoing job search for a Town Planner.

• Proposed amendments to the Town Charter (discussion and possible action)
• Email update on Town Planner job search (informational)

The council voted to adopt all proposed charter amendments as a whole. It also adopted Referendum Questions 1‑3 as drafted by the town attorney. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopt all charter amendments (all in favor)
• Adopt Referendum Questions 1‑3 as proposed (all in favor)
• Adjourn meeting (all in favor)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and special meeting to gather input on proposed revisions to the Town Charter. The proposed changes include updates to official roles, term lengths, and the creation of a new department director.

• Proposed creation of a Director of Human Resources
• Proposed change to make Town Clerk and Tax Collector 4-year terms
• Proposed rule assigning Deputy Mayor to the council member with the highest vote count
• Proposed authority for Council to appoint members to fill vacancies until the next election
• Proposed change to make certain Director terms indefinite

The Town Council held a public hearing on proposed charter revisions. After public comments, Councilwoman P. Luna moved to close the hearing, Councilman J. Henehan seconded, and the motion passed with all members in favor. No other charter actions were taken.

• Motion to close public hearing approved (all in favor)

Community Events Committee

The Community Events Committee approved amendments to its bylaws, creating a Treasurer position. It also approved purchases for fundraising events, including $550 of supplies and 200 t‑shirts for $1,600. The committee allocated $215 for postage on a business outreach mailing and confirmed it will keep its existing Gmail inbox for communications.

• Approved bylaws amendments establishing Treasurer role (All in favor)
• Approved purchase of fundraising supplies (banner, tablecloth, donation box, etc.) totaling $550 (All in favor)
• Approved purchase of 200 t‑shirts for $1,600 to sell at fundraisers (All in favor)
• Allocated $215 for envelopes and postage for 225 mailed pieces (All in favor)
• Approved motion to self‑nominate Lori Ouellette as Vice Chair (All in favor)
• Approved agenda amendment to add Financial Update (All in favor)
• Approved minutes from July 17, 2025 meeting (All in favor)
• Decided to retain the original committee Gmail inbox ([email protected]) (All in favor)

Community Events Committee

The Community Events Committee will meet to discuss amendments to its bylaws, including the establishment of a Treasurer role. The body will also consider actions regarding several 2025 fundraising activities and business outreach efforts.

• Discussion and action on Bylaws Amendments regarding Article III and the Treasurer role
• Discussion and action on a Pickle Ball Tournament or other sporting event
• Discussion and action on a Line Dancing event
• Discussion and action on a Trivia event
• Motion for event materials including a table, tablecloth, donation box, and banner

The Community Events Committee approved the meeting agenda and minutes, elected Lori Ouellette as Vice Chair, and adopted bylaws amendments that create a Treasurer position and revise the financial structure. It also approved purchases for fundraising events totaling $550 and a $1,600 order of 200 t‑shirts, and allocated $215 for postage. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

• Approved agenda (amended to add Financial Update) – all in favor
• Approved minutes of July 17, 2025 meeting – all in favor
• L. Ouellette self‑nominated as Vice Chair – all in favor
• Approved bylaws amendments establishing Treasurer role and updating financial structure – all in favor
• Approved purchase of event items (banner, tablecloth, donation box, raffle tickets, thermometer materials) totaling $550 – all in favor
• Approved purchase of 200 t‑shirts for $1,600.00 to sell at fundraisers – all in favor
• Allocated $215.00 for envelopes and postage for business outreach mailings – all in favor
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – all in favor

CMS Building Committee

The CMS Building Committee will meet to receive progress reports from Perkins Eastman, Newfield, and Arcadis. The committee may take action to approve project change orders and invoices.

• Review and possible approval of change orders
• Project budget and spend update
• Review and possible approval of invoices
• Construction progress report from Newfield
• PV update from Perkins Eastman

LGBTQ Committee

The Cromwell LGBTQ+ Committee will meet to discuss and finalize a survey for current and prospective members, as well as evaluate the future membership of current board members. The meeting is hybrid, open to the public, and will include a check-in and general organizational updates.

• Finalizing survey for current and prospective committee members
• Evaluation of current committee board members and discussion of their future membership

Economic Development Commission

The Cromwell Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for August 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Room 222 of Cromwell Town Hall has been canceled by order of the chairman. No decisions, discussions, or items were listed on the agenda.

The scheduled regular meeting of the Cromwell Economic Development Commission on August 20, 2025 was canceled by order of the chairman. No agenda items were considered, and no decisions were made.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled for August 19, 2025, has been canceled by order of the Chairman.

The commission seated two members as alternates and approved its agenda. It accepted and scheduled two special‑permit applications for a public hearing on September 16, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 pm.

• Seated Jonathan Comtois and Andrew Holt as alternates (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted and scheduled Application #25-23 for public hearing Sep 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted and scheduled Application #25-22 for public hearing Sep 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:05 pm (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to accept and schedule two new applications. These include a request to modify a master plan and a request for a special permit regarding light poles.

• Application # 25-23: Amend Special Permit to modify the Master plan at 100 Berlin Road
• Application # 25-22: Special Permit to add light poles higher than 14 feet at 201 Main Street

Conservation Commission

The regular meeting of the Conservation Commission scheduled for August 14, 2025, was canceled by order of the chairman.

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss funding for a director vacancy and consider new local assessment options. The body will also review a proposed Public Building Commission Ordinance and a draft report from the Charter Revision Commission.

• Proposed appropriation of $24,500 for staffing agency fees for the Planning and Development Director vacancy
• Discussion of New Local Assessment Options
• Revision of proposed Public Building Commission Ordinance
• Acceptance of Charter Revision Commission’s Proposed Draft Report
• Removal of Commission members from Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency

The Council voted to accept the Charter Revision Commission’s proposed draft report. It also approved a veteran tax exemption for land and surviving family members of service members killed in the line of duty. Additional actions included removing two members from the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency and approving tax refunds 1‑11.

• Accepted Charter Revision Commission draft report (all in favor)
• Approved veteran tax exemption on land for eligible families (all in favor)
• Removed Peter Omicioli and William Yeske from Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency (all in favor)
• Approved Tax Refunds 1‑11 (all in favor)
• Tabled staffing agency appropriation for Planning and Development Director vacancy (all in favor)
• Tabled Public Building Commission ordinance revision (all in favor)
• Reappointed Claire Serrantino and Whitney Simmons to Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee (all in favor)
• Appointed Faye Tine to Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency (all in favor)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet in executive session to discuss a personnel matter. The body may take action regarding the Town Manager’s yearly evaluation.

• Town Manager’s yearly evaluation

The council approved entering and exiting an executive session, granted the Town Manager a 3% wage increase, gave a "Meets Expectations" performance evaluation, and authorized the mayor to memorialize the meeting actions. A motion to extend the Town Manager's contract through 2027 failed with a 2‑for, 5‑against vote.

• Approved entering executive session (unanimous)
• Approved exiting executive session at 7:32 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved 3% wage increase for Town Manager (unanimous)
• Rejected extending Town Manager’s contract to 2027 (2‑for, 5‑against)
• Approved "Meets Expectations" evaluation for Town Manager (unanimous)
• Approved mayor’s letter memorializing three council actions (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for August 12, 2025, has been canceled by order of the Chairman.

Library Commission

The Cromwell Library Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 11, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in The Arch Room. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items such as approving minutes, receiving reports, and setting the next meeting date. No decisions or discussions on substantive matters are listed.

The commission voted to approve its meeting agenda and the minutes from May 12, 2025. It then accepted the Library Director’s, Finance, and Statistics reports. Finally, the body adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of May 12, 2025 (all in favor)
• Accepted Library Director’s, Finance, and Statistics reports (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:12 p.m. (all in favor)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Cromwell Water Pollution Control Authority will consider three line-item transfers from the Sewer Usage Fund. The body will also review a bill for the Evergreen Road Relief Sewer project.

• Line-item transfer from Sewer Usage Fund: $23,277.50
• Line-item transfer from Sewer Usage Fund: $1,578.50
• Line-item transfer from Sewer Usage Fund: $21,000.00
• Cardinal Engineering invoice for Evergreen Road Relief Sewer: $1,250.00
• Discussion of Evergreen Road Relief Sewer

The Authority approved three line‑item transfers from the Sewer Usage Fund, including $21,000 for snow‑removal damage at the middle school. It also approved a $1,250 invoice from Cardinal Engineering for the Evergreen Road Relief Sewer project. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment adding Miscellaneous items (unanimous)
• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $23,277.50 transfer to Regular Wages (unanimous)
• Approved $1,578.50 transfer to Prior Year Obligations (unanimous)
• Approved $21,000 transfer for snow‑removal damage contingencies (unanimous)
• Approved Cardinal Engineering invoice $1,250 for Evergreen Road Relief Sewer (unanimous)

CMS Building Committee

The CMS Building Committee will meet to receive progress reports on construction and design. The committee may take action to approve project change orders and invoices.

• Review of change orders with possible action to approve
• Project budget and spend update
• Review of invoices with possible action to approve
• Construction progress report from Newfield
• Eversource update from Perkins Eastman

The CMS Building Committee unanimously approved several procurement items, including a $1,911.38 purchase of flags, $8,615.45 orders from eight vendors, three hybrid pianos, and $6,146.00 for trash receptacles. It also approved invoices totaling $2,234,151.70 covering Suburban, Meyer, Newfield, Sustainable Engineering Solutions, and Arcadis. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved $1,911.38 increase to School Specialties for flags (unanimous)
• Approved $8,615.45 purchases from eight vendors via Finance Card (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three hybrid pianos with benches from Faust Harrison Pianos (unanimous)
• Approved $6,146.00 purchase of trash receptacles from Suburban (unanimous)
• Approved invoices totaling $2,234,151.70 from Suburban, Meyer, Newfield, Sustainable Engineering Solutions, and Arcadis (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency scheduled for August 6, 2025, has been canceled by order of the Chairman.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled for August 5, 2025, has been canceled by order of the Chairman.

Charter Revision Commission

The Charter Revision Commission will review comments from a public hearing. The body will also discuss potentially submitting the Commission's draft report to the Town Council.

• Discussion of public hearing comments
• Possible submission of draft report to Council

The Charter Revision Commission approved the latest redlined draft language for the Economic and Community Development Director term. It declined to add language requiring the position be offered to a town employee before a consultant. The Town Engineer was removed from the Director of Public Works section and retained as a separate entity in the Administrative Officers section. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved the redlined charter language for the Economic and Community Development Director term
• Rejected the proposal to require offering the Economic and Community Development Director position to a town employee first
• Removed the Town Engineer from Section 4.11 Director of Public Works and kept it separate in Section 4.03 Administrative Officers
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Charter Revision Commission

The Charter Revision Commission will hold a public hearing to gather input on possible changes to the town's current Charter. A special meeting of the Commission will follow the hearing.

• Public hearing on the current Town Charter

Charter Revision Commission

The Charter Revision Commission will review proposed changes to the Town Charter for submission to the town council. The body will also consider authorizing the Town Attorney to create ballot questions and a summary of these changes.

• Review of proposed Town Charter changes for town council submission
• Authorization of Town Attorney to formulate ballot questions and charter change summaries

The Charter Revision Commission approved the July 16 meeting minutes and the agenda. Members agreed to use inclusive gender language and adopted specific wording for the Human Resources Director role in the charter. They authorized Attorney Olson to prepare ballot questions and a summary of all agreed charter changes, and set how the questions will be grouped. A public hearing was scheduled for July 30 at 6:30 p.m. to gather further input before the draft report is sent to the Town Council.

• Approved July 16 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted inclusive gender language change (e.g., "him" to "him/her")
• Adopted HR Director description wording for the charter
• Authorized Attorney Olson to draft ballot questions and a summary of charter changes
• Set ballot question grouping: Clerk/Tax Collector together, HR Director separate, all other changes together
• Scheduled public hearing for July 30 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers

Board of Finance

The regular Board of Finance meeting scheduled for July 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

CMS Building Committee

The CMS Building Committee will meet to receive progress reports on construction and design. The committee may take action to approve project change orders and invoices.

• Review of change orders with possible action to approve
• Project budget and spend update
• Review of invoices with possible action to approve
• Construction progress report from Newfield
• Eversource update from Perkins Eastman

Community Events Committee

The committee will discuss and take action on amending bylaws to create a Treasurer position and update the financial structure. Members will also review 2025 fundraising progress toward a $25,000 goal and plan 2026 events.

• Proposed bylaws change to establish a Treasurer as the main fiduciary for bank accounts
• Proposed update to Article III regarding fund collection and storage with the town finance director
• Review of 2025 fundraising goal of $25,000
• Discussion on Ghost Hunters, Line Dancing, and Trivia events
• Update on planned pasta dinner for October 25th

The committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the June 19 meeting. It authorized up to $300 for event committee t‑shirts and approved updating outreach letters and brochures to be mailed to businesses. Members agreed to have Mayor James Demetriades connect with the Cromwell Lions for a bingo night and to review the 2025 fundraising goal of $25,000 at the September meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 PM.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from June 19, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved up to $300 purchase of Event Committee t‑shirts (all in favor)
• Approved updating and sending letters and brochures to businesses (all in favor)
• Agreed Mayor James Demetriades will connect with Cromwell Lions for bingo night (all in favor)
• Set checkpoint on 2025 fundraising goal of $25,000 for September meeting (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:55 PM (all in favor)

Charter Revision Commission

The Charter Revision Commission is meeting to conduct business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

• Approval of July 2, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes

The Charter Revision Commission approved the July 2 minutes and agenda. It voted to change the Town Clerk and Tax Collector terms from two to four years, effective at the next general municipal election. The Commission also set the Building Official term to indefinite and scheduled a special meeting on July 23 and a public hearing on July 30 to advance the charter revisions.

• Approved July 2, 2025 Special Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 16, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Changed Town Clerk and Tax Collector terms to four years, to begin with next general municipal election
• Changed Building Official term to indefinite
• Standardized reference to "general municipal election" throughout the Charter
• Scheduled special meeting for July 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
• Scheduled public hearing for July 30, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

LGBTQ Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the June 22nd Pride in the Park event. Members will also review a draft survey intended for current and prospective committee members.

• Debriefing of Cromwell Pride in the Park (June 22nd)
• Review of draft survey for committee members and interested parties

The LGBTQ+ Committee reviewed the Pride in the Park event, noting about 31 attendees and suggesting better marketing and signage. Members revised a draft digital survey and assigned Adrianne to re‑work it based on feedback. Sarah will email additional questions to incorporate, and Texas Roadhouse expressed willingness to sponsor a gift basket.

• Adrianne assigned to re‑work the digital survey (action taken)
• Sarah to email additional survey questions within a week (action taken)
• Texas Roadhouse indicated willingness to sponsor a gift basket (potential sponsorship noted)
• Committee identified marketing flyers and contest‑designed signs as improvement ideas (discussion outcome)

Economic Development Commission

The regular meeting of the Economic Development Commission scheduled for July 16, 2025, has been cancelled by order of the Chairman.

The Economic Development Commission regular meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025 was cancelled by order of the chairman. No decisions were made.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission is holding a special meeting to present awards and take photographs at three different business locations. The meeting consists of scheduled visits to local establishments.

• Award presentation at Tall Man’s Ice Cream, 564 Main Street
• Award presentation at Woody’s Coffee & Ice Cream, 319 Main Street
• Award presentation at Cromwell Creamery, 2 Willowbrook Road

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding zoning map amendments for two properties and special permits for earth filling. The body will also discuss revisions to town subdivision regulations and accept new applications for a patio and a building expansion.

• Public hearing for zoning map amendments from R-25 to R-15 at 1 Brookview and 2 Brookview
• Public hearing for special permits for filling and grading at 9 Winchester Way and 26 West Street Terrace
• Application for a site plan modification for a building expansion at Walmart (161 Berlin Road)
• Application for a special permit to add an outside patio at 51-14 Shunpike Road (Murphy's)
• Discussion of proposed revisions to the Town of Cromwell Subdivision Regulations

The commission approved applications #25‑06 and #25‑07, changing the zoning of 2 Brookview Road and 1 Brookview Road from Residential R‑25 to Residential R‑15. It also approved a special permit for filling at 26 West Street Terrace and accepted four new applications (#25‑16, #25‑17, #25‑18, #25‑19) to be heard on September 2, 2025. Additionally, the commission voted to cancel all August meetings in 2025.

• Approved Application #25-06 to amend zoning map to R-15 (all in favor)
• Approved Application #25-07 to amend zoning map to R-15 (all in favor)
• Approved Application #25-15 special permit for filling at 26 West Street Terrace (all in favor)
• Accepted and scheduled Application #25-16 for public hearing on Sep 2, 2025 (all in favor)
• Accepted and scheduled Application #25-17 for public hearing on Sep 2, 2025 (all in favor)
• Accepted and scheduled Application #25-18 for public hearing on Sep 2, 2025 (all in favor)
• Accepted and scheduled Application #25-19 for public hearing on Sep 2, 2025 (all in favor)
• Motion passed to have no August meetings in 2025 (all in favor)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The regular meeting of the Cromwell Water Pollution Control Authority scheduled for July 14, 2025, was canceled by the Chairman of the Authority.

Library Commission

The Library Commission meeting scheduled for July 14, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No items were decided or discussed.

Conservation Commission

The regular meeting of the Conservation Commission scheduled for July 10, 2025, was canceled by order of the Chairman.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will discuss and act on a request to allocate $8,000 from the General Fund fund balance. The funds are intended to support an employee classification upgrade and the temporary hiring of a part-time staff member due to a medical leave of absence in the Building Department.

• Proposed $8,000 appropriation from General Fund fund balance for employee classification upgrade and temporary hiring

The Board of Finance approved an $8,000 appropriation from the General Fund to fund an employee classification upgrade and a temporary hire covering a leave of absence. The motion passed unanimously with six votes in favor. The Board also seated Alternate James Fedeli in place of absent member Matthew Blanchette.

• Approved $8,000 appropriation for staff upgrade and temporary hire (6 in favor)
• Seated James Fedeli as alternate for Matthew Blanchette (6 in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (6 in favor)

Town Council

The Town Council will review a funding request for building department personnel and discuss bonding for the Cromwell High School track. The body will also address tax refunds and a previously tabled item regarding netting at Cromwell Middle School.

• Appropriation of $8,000 for employee classification upgrade and temporary staff hiring
• Discussion of bonding for Cromwell High School track and other projects
• Review of tax refunds totaling $547.49
• Discussion and possible action on a barrier netting system at Cromwell Middle School
• Appointment of Andrew Sorbo to the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee

The council approved an $8,000 appropriation to support an employee classification upgrade and a temporary staff hire. It also approved Tax Refunds 1‑4 and took the barrier netting item for Cromwell Middle School off the table. The council appointed Andrew Sorbo to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and approved the amended meeting minutes.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved $8,000 appropriation for staff upgrade and temporary hire (all in favor)
• Approved Tax Refunds 1‑4 (all in favor)
• Took barrier netting system item for Cromwell Middle School off the table (all in favor)
• Approved amended meeting minutes (all in favor; 1 abstention)
• Appointed Andrew Sorbo to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

CMS Building Committee

The CMS Building Committee will meet to receive reports on construction progress and project risks. The committee may take action to approve change orders and invoices.

• Review of construction progress and risks from Newfield
• Review of change orders with possible action to approve
• Project budget and spend update from Arcadis
• Review of invoices with possible action to approve

The CMS Building Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The minutes from June 18, 2025 were approved with an edit after two members abstained. The committee also unanimously approved invoices totaling $2,730,409.72. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approve meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approve June 18 minutes with edit (abstentions: Shannon Hughes-Brown, Ken Jackson; motion carried)
• Approve invoices totaling $2,730,409.72 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for July 8, 2025, has been canceled by order of the Chairman.

Charter Revision Commission

The Charter Revision Commission will meet to discuss suggestions submitted by Mayor James Demetriades. The meeting is a special session focused on updating the town charter.

• Review of Mayor James Demetriades suggestions

The Charter Revision Commission approved language making the Mayor a non‑voting ex officio member of every town board, commission, agency and committee. It also adopted changes for Deputy Mayor selection, vacancy‑filling terms, and administrative officer duties, and added a separate Youth Services Board. The Commission confirmed a four‑year elected term for the Town Clerk and agreed to draft an ordinance creating a Facilities Committee.

• Added Mayor as non‑voting ex officio member of all boards and commissions
• Changed Deputy Mayor selection to the council member with the highest vote total
• Set vacancy‑fill term to two years with special election for remainder of term
• Updated Section 4.03 to apply director duties language to all administrative officers
• Removed Youth Services from Recreation listing and created a separate Youth Services Board
• Confirmed Town Clerk will be elected to a four‑year term
• Agreed to add a Human Resources Director to Section 4.03 (language to be drafted)
• Decided to pursue an ordinance establishing a Facilities Committee with mixed membership

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency will discuss two cease and desist orders regarding regulation violations. The body will also consider a new application for activities in wetland and upland areas.

• Show Cause Hearing update for 26 West Street Terrace (Application #25-05)
• Show Cause Hearing update for 16 Horse Run Hill Road (Application #25-06)
• Application #25-08 for activities in wetland and upland areas at 100 Nooks Hill Road

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency will discuss updates regarding show cause hearings for two properties. The agency will also accept and schedule a new application for activities in wetland and upland areas.

• Update on Show Cause Hearing for Order to Cease and Desist at 26 West Street Terrace (Application #25-05)
• Update on Show Cause Hearing for Order to Cease and Desist at 16 Horse Run Hill Road (Application #25-06)
• Application #25-08 to conduct activities in wetland and upland areas at 100 Nooks Hill Road

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency scheduled for July 2, 2025, has been canceled by order of the chairman.

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The agency will discuss compliance updates for two properties under cease and desist orders. Members will also consider a new application for activities in wetland and upland areas at 100 Nooks Hill Road.

• Application #25-05: Update on cease and desist order for 26 West Street Terrace
• Application #25-06: Update on cease and desist order for 16 Horse Run Hill Road
• Application #25-08: New application for activities at 100 Nooks Hill Road (Bobby Keyhayias)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled for July 1, 2025, has been canceled by order of the chairman.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will meet to review and approve a list of uncollectible taxes and interdepartmental transfers for FY25. The board will also receive reports from the Town Manager, Finance Director, and Tax Collector.

• Review and approval of Tax Collectors Suspense List totaling $122,730.32
• Review and approval of Interdepartmental transfers for FY25
• School building update

The Board of Finance approved the Tax Collector’s suspense list of $122,730.32 and authorized three interdepartmental fund transfers totaling $9,310. It also approved the minutes from five prior meetings. All motions passed with the recorded vote counts.

• Approved Tax Collector's Suspense List $122,730.32 (5 in favor)
• Approved $3,500 transfer from Town Planner line to Economic Development (5 in favor)
• Approved $310 transfer from General Expense line to Charter Revision (3 in favor, 2 opposed)
• Approved $5,500 transfer from Employee Benefits to Tax Collector (5 in favor)
• Approved minutes from March 27, 2025 meeting (5 in favor)
• Approved minutes from April 3, 2025 public hearing (5 in favor)
• Approved minutes from April 7, 2025 meeting (5 in favor)
• Approved minutes from April 10, 2025 meeting (5 in favor)

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee will meet to receive an update from the Social Justice Leadership Network. Members will also discuss the possibility of hosting a human library event for town residents in 2026.

• Social Justice Leadership Network update
• Discussion on hosting a human library event for residents in 2026

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the installation of an electronic sign and a barrier netting system at Cromwell Middle School. The body will also review interdepartmental budget transfers and tax refunds.

• Proposed electronic sign at Cromwell Middle School
• Proposed barrier netting system at Cromwell Middle School
• Review and approval of interdepartmental budget transfers
• Approval of tax refunds
• Resignation of Jessica Downes from the Board of Assessment Appeals

The Town Council voted to approve the preferred electronic sign at Cromwell Middle School, passing the motion 5‑1. The Council also approved several inter‑departmental budget transfers, tax refunds, the resignation of a board member, and the May 14 minutes. A motion to table the barrier netting system for the school was adopted, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved electronic sign at Cromwell Middle School (5-1)
• Approved $3,500 transfer from Economic Development to Town Planner (unanimous)
• Approved $310 transfer from Charter Revision to General Expense (unanimous)
• Approved $5,500 transfer from Tax Collector to Employee Benefits (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Refunds #1-11 (unanimous)
• Approved resignation of Jessica Downes from Board of Assessment Appeals (unanimous)
• Tabled barrier netting system at Cromwell Middle School (unanimous)
• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

CMS Building Committee

The CMS Building Committee will meet to receive progress reports from Perkins Eastman, Newfield, and Arcadis. The committee may take action to approve change orders and invoices.

• Review and possible approval of change orders
• Project budget and spend update
• Review and possible approval of invoices
• Construction progress report from Newfield
• Eversource update from Perkins Eastman

Community Events Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss fundraising strategies to meet a $25,000 year-end 2025 goal. Members will review specific event concepts and address financial management, including the nomination of a Treasurer.

• Discussion and action on Ghost Hunters, Pickle Ball, and food events
• Review of Fuego co-sharing revenue results and financial tracking
• Planning for 2026 Carnival and Riverport Festival dates
• Nomination and action for Treasurer role and bylaws updates
• Discussion on business sponsorships and digital marketing strategy

The committee amended its bylaws to add a Treasurer position and voted to appoint L. Quellette to that role. The meeting also approved two committee logos, the agenda (as amended), and the minutes from the May 22 special meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

• Amended bylaws to add Treasurer role – all in favor
• Appointed L. Quellette as Treasurer – all in favor
• Approved two committee logos – all in favor
• Approved agenda (amended) – all in favor
• Approved minutes of May 22, 2025 special meeting – all in favor
• Moved to adjourn the meeting – all in favor

CMS Building Committee

The CMS Building Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The minutes from the June 4 meeting were approved with an edit after a motion and second, with one member abstaining. The committee also unanimously approved invoices totaling $424,460.79 from Onkers Technology, Perkins, Total Communication, and Atlantic Computing.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 4 minutes with edit (John Post abstained)
• Approved invoices $424,460.79 from multiple vendors (unanimous)

Charter Revision Commission

The Charter Revision Commission is meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss old and new business. No specific legislative items or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of May 29, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes
• Approval of June 12, 2025, Public Hearing Minutes

The Commission approved an amendment to Section 2.07 so vacancy appointments follow the same procedure as Section 6.04. It also created a new charter section for a Human Resources Director, changed the Town Clerk and Tax Collector terms to four years, and removed the efficiency clause for the Police Chief. Additional motions altered language for the Public Works director, Building Official, and Section 6.04.

• Amended Section 2.07 vacancy language to match Section 6.04 (passed)
• Created new charter section allowing a Human Resources Director (passed)
• Removed Public Works director sentence from charter (motion failed)
• Added Public Works director sentence to Section 4.03 (passed)
• Changed “shall” to “may” in Section 4.12 Building Official (passed)
• Removed efficiency clause for Police Chief in Section 4.13 (passed)
• Extended Town Clerk and Tax Collector terms to four years (passed)
• Amended Section 6.04 to remove exclusion of Town Council or Mayor (passed)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss new business and receive a report from the Director of Planning and Development. The agenda consists of standard procedural items.

The Economic Development Commission voted unanimously to approve the meeting agenda. They also approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. The commissioners unanimously adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:04 p.m. (all in favor)

Youth Advisory Board

The Youth Advisory Board will vote on its officers for the 2025-2026 term. The board will also discuss volunteer sign-ups for summer outreach events.

• Vote on 2025-2026 Board Officers
• Summer outreach events volunteer sign-up

The board approved its agenda and the minutes from the May 25 meeting. The board voted unanimously to elect Gayle Ivy as Chairperson and Maggie Schufer as Vice Chairperson. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (motion by Barbara McClane, seconded by Gayle Ivy)
• Approved May 25 minutes (motion by Maggie Schufer, seconded by Barbara McClane)
• Elected Gayle Ivy as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Maggie Schufer as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a special permit for a restaurant and consider site plan modifications for a residential project. The body will also discuss proposed revisions to the Town of Cromwell Subdivision Regulations.

• Review of special permit for a restaurant with alcohol sales at 51-14 Shunpike Road
• Site plan modification for multi-family residential construction at 186 Shunpike Road
• Discussion of proposed revisions to the Town of Cromwell Subdivision Regulations

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a site‑plan modification for a multi‑family residential project at 186 Shunpike Road. It also modified the conditions of special permit #24‑19 for a restaurant at 51‑14 Shunpike Road, extending the music curfew to 1:30 am and adding security and reporting requirements. Both motions passed with all members in favor.

• Seat Jonathan Comtois and Andrew Holt as alternates (all in favor)
• Approve agenda (all in favor)
• Modify conditions of special permit #24‑19: extend music curfew to 1:30 am, require security, add reporting, delete item #6 (all in favor)
• Approve Application #25‑11 site‑plan modification for 186 Shunpike Road multi‑family housing (all in favor)
• Table public hearing for May 6 2025 (motion not adopted)
• Adjourn meeting at 9:15 pm (all in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a site‑plan modification for a multi‑family project at 186 Shunpike Road, adding specific storm‑water, dumpster, and health‑department conditions. The commission also unanimously modified the conditions of special permit #24-19 for the restaurant at 51‑14 Shunpike Road, extending the music curfew to 1:30 am and adding security and reporting requirements. Procedural motions to seat alternates, approve the agenda, table May 6 2025 minutes, and adjourn were also passed unanimously.

• Seated Jonathan Comtois and Andrew Holt as alternates (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Modified conditions of special permit #24-19 (time to 1:30 am, security, reporting, delete #6) (unanimous)
• Approved Application #25-11 site plan modification for 186 Shunpike Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of May 6 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:15 pm (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss proposed bylaws, Sustainable Connecticut, and the possibility of a land trust for the town. The body will also receive updates from the Farmland Preservation Committee.

• Discussion of proposed Bylaws
• Discussion of Sustainable Connecticut
• Discussion of a Land Trust for the Town of Cromwell
• Farmland Preservation Committee update

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss proposed bylaws and the possibility of a town land trust. The body will also discuss Sustainable Connecticut and the Farmland Preservation Committee.

• Discussion of proposed Bylaws
• Discussion of Sustainable Connecticut
• Discussion of a Land Trust for the Town of Cromwell
• Farmland Preservation Committee

The Conservation Commission seated Patricia Jepson as an alternate, approved its agenda, and appointed Faye Tine as Vice‑Chair. Members voted to start a fund for land preservation and to forgo establishing a Land Trust. The May 8 2025 minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.

• Seated Patricia Jepson as an alternate (motion passed)
• Approved the meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Appointed Faye Tine as Vice‑Chair (motion passed)
• Created a fund for land preservation and declined to pursue a Land Trust (decision made)
• Approved May 8 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m. (motion passed)

Charter Revision Commission

The Charter Revision Commission is holding a public hearing to gather input on possible changes to the Town Charter. Residents are invited to speak and provide comments on the current document.

• Public hearing on the current Town Charter

The commission voted to approve the legal notice required for the charter public hearing, with all members in favor. Chairman Cannata then moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m., which also passed unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved legal notice for charter public hearing (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 p.m. (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request for variances to allow a residential addition. The board will also discuss proposed amendments to its bylaws.

• Application #25-03: Variance request for 73 Geer Street to allow a 1,300 sqft addition including a 444 sqft garage
• Proposed variances for 73 Geer Street regarding front yard setback, side yard setback, and building coverage
• Discussion of proposed amendments to the Board's Bylaws

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved Application #25-03 for a variance at 70 Geer Street, permitting a front and side addition and increased building coverage, subject to replacing pea gravel with grass and addressing drainage concerns. The board also approved the meeting agenda, seated an alternate, closed the public hearing, and approved the March 11, 2025 minutes. Additional actions included closing the bylaws discussion and adjourning the meeting.

• Seated Tomer Kornfeld as alternate (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for Application #25-03 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Application #25-03 (unanimous)
• Approved Application #25-03 with conditions: grass replacement and drainage memo (unanimous)
• Closed bylaws discussion (unanimous)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (Chairman abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Senior Services

The Senior Services Commission will meet to conduct its annual election of officers. The meeting also includes reports from the Director of Public Health, the Council Liaison, and the Human Services Director.

• Annual Election of Officers

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Cromwell Water Pollution Control Authority will discuss a proposed multi-family residential development and a line item transfer from the Sewer Usage Fund. The body will also review the Evergreen Road Relief Sewer and current financial reports.

• Proposed multi-family residential development at 186 Shunpike Road
• Line item transfer from Sewer Usage Fund (1583000-75210,77900 to 15803000-78999)
• Evergreen Road Relief Sewer
• Budget update on revenues and expenditures for Assessment, Usage, and CNR

The Authority approved the proposed 186 Shunpike Road multi‑family residential development and its connection to the municipal sewer system. It also approved a $21,000 line‑item transfer from the Sewer Usage Fund to the Contingencies account. Both motions passed with all members in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 6:31 p.m.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved February 10, 2025 minutes (all in favor, Neva White abstaining)
• Approved 186 Shunpike Road multi‑family residential development (all in favor)
• Approved $21,000 line‑item transfer from Sewer Usage Fund to Contingencies (all in favor)

Library Commission

The Library Commission meeting scheduled for June 9, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2025.

Recreation

The Recreation Commission will meet to receive program reports and discuss the Farmers Market. The body will also review updates regarding Little League field conversions at Lindquist and Woodside.

• Farmers Market discussion
• Update on Little League Field Conversions at Lindquist and Woodside

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review program reports and discuss the Farmers Market. The body will also receive updates on Little League field conversions at Lindquist and Woodside.

• Farmers Market discussion
• Update on Little League Field Conversions at Lindquist and Woodside

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:10 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 p.m. (unanimous)

CMS Building Committee

The CMS Building Committee will meet to receive progress reports on construction and design. The committee may take action to approve project change orders and invoices.

• Review of project budget and spend update
• Possible action to approve change orders
• Possible action to approve invoices
• Update on kitchen and Eversource
• Digital front signage next steps

The CMS Building Committee approved the agenda and the May 21 minutes. It approved two purchase‑order increases—$23,034.63 for Digital BackOffice and $771.18 for Ockers Technologies—both unanimously. The committee also approved invoices totaling $4,226,124.29 from multiple vendors, with a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 21 minutes (motion carries despite abstentions)
• Approved PO Increase #1 to Digital BackOffice $23,034.63 (unanimous)
• Approved PO Increase #1 to Ockers Technologies $771.18 (unanimous)
• Approved invoices totaling $4,226,124.29 from Ockers Technology, Tri‑State Materials Testing Lab, Sustainable Engineering Solutions, Newfield Construction, and Arcadis (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency scheduled for June 4, 2025, was canceled by order of the Chairman.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a site modification for Cromwell Middle School and two residential zoning map amendments. The body will also review reports from the Development Compliance Officer and Director of Planning and Development.

• Application #25-05: Site plan modification for a new sign and 14’x20’ storage shed at Cromwell Middle School, 9 Captain Mann Memorial Drive
• Application #25-06: Zoning map amendment from R-25 Zone to R-15 Zone at 2 Brookview
• Application #25-07: Zoning map amendment from R-25 Zone to R-15 Zone at 1 Brookview

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the application for a shed and electronic sign at Cromwell Middle School, adding conditions on sign operation and shed construction. It also accepted and scheduled two special‑permit applications for public hearings on July 15, 2025, and continued public hearings for two zoning‑map amendment applications until June 17, 2025. Minutes from the April 15 meeting were approved, the May 6 minutes were tabled, and the commission adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

• Seated Jonathan Comtois and Andrew Holt as alternates (all in favor; motion passed)
• Approved agenda amendment adding items 8a (26 West Street Terrace) and 8b (9 Winchester Way) (all in favor; motion passed)
• Accepted and scheduled application #25-15 (special permit for 1.625 yd³ top soil at 26 West Street Terrace) for a public hearing on July 15, 2025 (all in favor; motion passed)
• Accepted and scheduled application #25-16 (special permit for fill material at 9 Winchester Way) for a public hearing on July 15, 2025 (all in favor; motion passed)
• Approved application #25-05 (shed and electronic sign at Cromwell Middle School) with conditions on sign hours and floor specifications (all in favor; motion passed)
• Opened and continued public hearings for applications #25-06 and #25-07, continuing them until June 17, 2025 (all in favor; motions passed)
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2025; tabled minutes of May 6, 2025 (all in favor on approval; motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. (all in favor; motion passed)

Charter Revision Commission

The Charter Revision Commission is holding a special meeting to establish its internal organization. The body will select officers and determine the schedule for future meetings.

• Selection of officers
• Scheduling of meetings

The Charter Revision Commission unanimously elected Mike Cannata as Chairperson and Marie Roberto as Vice Chair. Members agreed to meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays, from June 18 through September 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. The commission decided there will be no virtual attendance option and that a public hearing will be scheduled as soon as possible before substantive work begins. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

• Elected Mike Cannata Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Marie Roberto Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Set regular meetings: first and third Wednesdays, June 18–Sept 5, 6:30‑9:00 p.m.
• Denied virtual participation; members must attend in person
• Agreed to hold a public hearing as soon as possible
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 p.m. (unanimous)

Community Events Committee

The committee will discuss and take action on 2025 fundraising financial goals and raffle ticket costs for the May 28 Fuego revenue co-sharing event. Members will also hold workshops to plan 2025 and 2026 events, including discussions on a carnival or town-wide celebration. Additional items include committee membership requests and digital marketing strategies.

• Setting raffle ticket costs for May 28 Fuego revenue co-sharing
• Deciding 2025 fund-raising financial goal
• Planning 2026 events, including carnival alternatives and a year-long celebration
• Action on committee membership requests
• Discussion on business sponsorships and digital strategy

The Community Events Committee approved several fundraising activities, set raffle ticket pricing, and voted to revert the festival name to "Cromwell Riverport Festival." All agenda and minutes items were approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

• Approved agenda (All in favor)
• Approved minutes of April 17, 2025 meeting (All in favor)
• Approved minutes of May 1, 2025 special meeting (All in favor; J. Doyle and S. Dave abstained)
• Set raffle ticket price at $3 each or four for $10 (All in favor)
• Approved pasta dinner fundraiser on Oct 25, 2025 at Coles Road Firehouse (All in favor)
• Approved Ghost Hunters storytelling fundraiser on Sep 25, 2025 (All in favor)
• Reverted festival name to "Cromwell Riverport Festival" (All in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:08 p.m. (All in favor)

Board of Finance

The Cromwell Board of Finance regular meeting scheduled for May 22, 2025, was cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. The meeting notice was issued by the Town Clerk but contained no substantive business to discuss.

CMS Building Committee

The committee will discuss a specific layout issue regarding the Cromwell Middle School kitchen. Members will also review construction progress, digital front signage, and project spending.

• CMS Kitchen Layout Issue
• Digital front signage next steps
• Review and possible approval of change orders
• Project budget and spend update
• Review and possible approval of invoices

The CMS Building Committee unanimously approved the amended agenda and the minutes from the May 7 meeting. It also approved Change Order #13 to Newfield for $16,107.90 and approved invoices totaling $70,886.32. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the minutes approval.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 7 minutes (unanimous; Rosanna Glynn abstained)
• Approved Change Order #13 to Newfield ($16,107.90) (unanimous)
• Approved invoices totaling $70,886.32 (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Cromwell Economic Development Commission will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 PM on May 21, 2025, in Room 222 at Cromwell Town Hall, 41 West Street. The agenda contains only procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comments, with no new business, ordinances, or contracts scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Economic Development Commission approved its meeting agenda unanimously. It also approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. The commission then adjourned the session at 7:02 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Youth Advisory Board

The Youth Advisory Board will meet to nominate officers and review the 2025 Back to School Program. The board will also discuss summer outreach events and receive reports from town departments and schools.

• Nomination of Board Officers
• 2025 Back to School Program
• Summer outreach event volunteer sign-ups

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. They elected Gayle Ivy as Chairperson and Maggie Schufer as Vice Chairperson. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion by Barbara Mcclane, seconded by Suzanne Rutner)
• Approved March 25 minutes (motion by Suzanne Rutner, seconded by Maggie Schufer)
• Elected Gayle Ivy as Chairperson (nominated by Suzanne Rutner, accepted)
• Elected Maggie Schufer as Vice Chairperson (nominated by Gayle Ivy, accepted)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled for May 20, 2025, has been canceled by order of the chairman.

Town Council

The Council will discuss and possibly act on recommendations from the Climate and Culture Study, approve the use of 2 River Road for a farmers market and summer concerts, and consider naming the Middle School auditorium and a new electronic sign. Other items include a bid waiver for surveying at 55 Nooks Hill Road and adding a full-time Public Works employee.

• Discussion and possible action on Climate and Culture Study Town Council Recommendations
• Approve use of 2 River Road for Farmers Market and Summer Concert events in June-September 2025
• Approve bid waiver for surveying services at 55 Nooks Hill Road
• Discuss and approve additional full-time Public Works employee
• Discussion and possible action on naming the Middle School auditorium and proposed electronic sign

The council approved a bid waiver for surveying services at 55 Nooks Hill Road and added a full‑time Public Works position. It also approved tax refunds, appropriations for the Dog Fund ($23,900) and Sidewalk Fund ($25,000), and use of 2 River Road for a farmers market and summer concerts. A resolution authorizing the Town Manager to sign the Master Municipal Agreement for Rights of Way Projects was adopted, and the Middle School Auditorium was named the Michael J. Camilleri Auditorium.

• Approved bid waiver for surveying services for 55 Nooks Hill Road (all in favor)
• Approved addition of a full‑time Public Works employee (all in favor)
• Approved Tax Refunds #1‑6 (all in favor)
• Approved Dog Fund appropriation of $23,900 (all in favor)
• Approved Sidewalk Fund appropriation of $25,000 (all in favor)
• Approved use of 2 River Road for Farmers Market and Summer Concert Events June‑Sept 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved Master Municipal Agreement for Rights of Way Projects authorizing Town Manager to sign (all in favor)
• Approved naming of the Middle School Auditorium as “Michael J. Camilleri Auditorium” (all in favor)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will hold a special meeting to discuss a show cause hearing for a cease-and-desist order at 26 West Street Terrace due to wetland regulation violations. The agency will also accept and schedule three new wetland activity applications at Pride's Corner Farm, 16 Horse Run Hill, and 186 Shunpike Road. Reports from the Development Compliance Officer and Town Planner, along with public comments and minutes approval, are also on the agenda.

• Show cause hearing for cease-and-desist order at 26 West Street Terrace (Application #25-05)
• New application to conduct activities in a wetlands area at Pride's Corner Farm, 600 Main Street (Application #25-02)
• New application to conduct activities in a wetlands area at 16 Horse Run Hill (Application #25-06)
• New application to conduct activities in an upland review area at 186 Shunpike Road (Application #25-07)
• Status update on ongoing projects and existing cease-and-desist orders

The commission seated Karen Sullivan as an alternate and approved the meeting agenda. It approved the minutes from March 5 and April 2, 2025, and then found Applications #25-02 and #25-07 to have insignificant impacts. Both applications were approved, with #25-07 approved conditional on a May 6, 2025 maintenance‑plan memo. The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

• Seat Karen Sullivan as an alternate (unanimous)
• Approve the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approve minutes of March 5, 2025 and April 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Find Application #25-02 activities insignificant (unanimous)
• Approve Application #25-02 (unanimous)
• Find Application #25-07 not significant (unanimous)
• Approve Application #25-07 with condition of maintenance‑plan memo (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:51 p.m. (unanimous)

Cultural District

The Cultural District Commission will meet to discuss application statuses and conduct a walk-through review. The meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2025, at Town Hall.

• Application status review
• Walk-through review

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for May 13, 2025, was canceled.

Senior Services Commission

The Senior Services Commission approved the May 12 agenda after a motion by Judy Norris and second by Linda Worden, with all members in favor. The minutes from the March 10 meeting were also approved by a motion from Judy Norris and second by Diane Wiegert, with unanimous support. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Linda Worden, seconded by Patricia Snow, with all in favor.

• Approved May 12 agenda (motion by Judy Norris, seconded by Linda Worden, all in favor)
• Approved March 10 minutes (motion by Judy Norris, seconded by Diane Wiegert, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Linda Worden, seconded by Patricia Snow, all in favor)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The regular May 12, 2025 meeting of the Cromwell Water Pollution Control Authority has been canceled by the chairman. No items were discussed or decided.

Library Commission

The Cromwell Library Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 12, 2025. The agenda is entirely procedural, covering approval of minutes, committee reports, and citizen comments. No significant decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2025

The Library Commission voted to cancel the scheduled June 9, 2025 meeting and set the next meeting for July 14, 2025. The commission also approved the appointment of Kathy Newton as Chairman and Margaret Colella as Vice‑Chairman. All reports were accepted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Cancelled June 9, 2025 meeting (motion passed unanimously)
• Set next meeting for July 14, 2025 (motion passed unanimously)
• Approved Kathy Newton as Chairman (motion passed unanimously)
• Approved Margaret Colella as Vice‑Chairman (motion passed unanimously)
• Accepted Library Director’s Report, Finance Report, and Statistics (all in favor)
• Approved agenda for May 12, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of April 14, 2025 (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:05 p.m. (motion passed unanimously)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss proposed bylaws, Sustainable Connecticut, and the creation of a land trust for the Town of Cromwell.

• Discussion of proposed Bylaws
• Discussion of Sustainable Connecticut
• Discussion of a Land Trust for the Town of Cromwell

The Conservation Commission approved the meeting agenda and seated Patricia Jepson as an alternate member. A sub‑committee was created to review the proposed bylaws. The minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting were amended, and the commission adjourned.

• Patricia Jepson seated as alternate (motion passed)
• Agenda approved (motion passed)
• Sub‑committee to review proposed bylaws formed (motion passed)
• March 13, 2025 minutes attendance amended (motion passed)
• Commission adjourned (motion passed)

CMS Building Committee

The committee will hear construction progress updates and new risks from Newfield, receive reports from the Design Sub-Committee and Perkins Eastman, and review change orders and invoices from Arcadis with possible votes to approve. The project budget and spending will also be discussed. Public comments are invited.

• Review change orders with possible action to approve
• Review invoices with possible action to approve
• Construction progress update from Newfield
• Project budget and spend update from Arcadis
• Design Sub-Committee report

The CMS Building Committee unanimously approved a $3,340 purchase‑order increase for fiber‑optic work and approved invoices totaling $3,064,112.41 for several contractors. The committee noted a $500 fee to Eversource for the solar‑panel application and a town appropriation of roughly $31,000 for a new shed. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved PO Increase #1 to Fiber Optic Plus ($3,340) – Unanimous
• Approved invoices from Tri‑State Materials Testing Lab, Atlantic Computing Technology, Sustainable Engineering, and Newfield Construction ($3,064,112.41) – Unanimous
• Noted Perkins Eastman will submit solar‑panel application with $500 fee to Eversource
• Noted town appropriated approximately $31,000 for the shed
• Approved meeting agenda – Unanimous
• Approved minutes from April 23, 2025 meeting – Motion carried (Claudio Bazzano abstained)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will receive an update on a show cause hearing for a cease-and-desist order at 26 West Street Terrace regarding illegal filling. The agency will also consider scheduling public hearings for two new applications: storing plant waste in an upland review area at Pride's Corner Farm (600 Main Street) and clearing activity in wetlands at 16 Horse Run Hill. Reports from the Development Compliance Officer and Town Planner will be presented, and minutes from March and April 2025 will be approved.

• Update on show cause hearing for Cease and Desist Order at 26 West Street Terrace (Application #25-05, filling in wetlands)
• Application #25-02: Pride's Corner Farm, 600 Main Street – storing plant waste in upland review area; applicant Jack Sellew, owner 3 Sons of Cromwell LLC
• Application #25-06: 16 Horse Run Hill – clearing activity in wetlands; applicant and owner Anthony Lazzaro
• Cease and Desist Order issued October 2024 for filling at 26 West Street Terrace, with daily fines of $150 (town) and up to $1,000 (state)
• Approval of minutes from March 5, 2025 and April 2, 2025

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency meeting on May 7, 2025 was unable to proceed due to a lack of quorum. No agenda items were considered, and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting was recorded as adjourned.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a garage addition at 5 Meadow Road. The body will also accept and schedule applications for site modifications at Cromwell Middle School and zoning map changes for two Brookview properties.

• Public hearing for special permit for a garage addition over 1,000 square feet at 5 Meadow Road
• Site plan modification for a new sign and shed at Cromwell Middle School (9 Captain Mann Memorial Drive)
• Zoning map amendment from R-25 to R-15 at 2 Brookview
• Zoning map amendment from R-25 to R-15 at 1 Brookview

The Planning & Zoning Commission accepted and scheduled four site‑plan applications for a June 3 public hearing. It opened, closed, and approved the special permit for a garage addition at 5 Meadow Road, requiring the applicant to address engineering comments. All motions passed unanimously.

• Seated Jonathan Comtois, Marc Dufresne, and Andrew Holt as alternates (All were in favor)
• Approved agenda with amendment to add Item 8d (All were in favor)
• Accepted and scheduled Application #25-05 (new sign and shed at Cromwell Middle School) for June 3 hearing (All were in favor)
• Accepted and scheduled Application #25-06 (zoning amendment to R‑15 at 2 Brookview) for June 3 hearing (All were in favor)
• Accepted and scheduled Application #25-07 (zoning amendment to R‑15 at Brookview) for June 3 hearing (All were in favor)
• Accepted and scheduled Application #25-11 (site‑plan modification at 186 Shunpike Road) for June 3 hearing (All were in favor)
• Opened, closed, and approved Application #25-04 (garage addition at 5 Meadow Road) with condition to address engineering memo (All were in favor)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will meet after the May 6 budget referendum to discuss and decide on the 2025-26 budgets based on the vote outcome. If the budget fails, they will recommend a revised budget for a new referendum. They will also consider setting the mill rate, including updates on the Grand List and senior tax relief, if the budget is approved. Additionally, they will provide a non-binding recommendation to the Town Council on appropriating $23,900 for the Dog Fund and $25,000 for the Sidewalk Fund.

• Non-binding recommendation to Town Council for Dog Fund appropriation of $23,900
• Non-binding recommendation for Sidewalk Fund appropriation of $25,000
• Discussion and decisions on 2025-26 budgets contingent on referendum results
• Potential recommendation of a revised budget if the current budget is not approved
• Discussion and decisions on setting the mill rate, including approval of Fund Balance use and revenue projections

The Board of Finance approved a non‑binding recommendation to allocate $23,900 to the Dog Fund and $25,000 to the Sidewalk Fund. It also approved the grand list of $1.913 billion, senior tax relief of $55,000, projected non‑tax revenue of $9,859,031, and a collection factor of 98.85%. The Board voted to use $4,735,852 from the Fund Balance and set the property‑tax mill rate at 27.33% for fiscal year 2025‑26.

• Approved non‑binding recommendation for Dog Fund $23,900 and Sidewalk Fund $25,000 (unanimous)
• Approved grand list $1,913,000,000 and senior tax relief $55,000 (unanimous)
• Approved projected revenue other than taxation $9,859,031 (5‑0‑1)
• Approved collection factor 98.85% (4‑1‑1); amendment to 99% failed (2‑3)
• Motion to remove $2,053,938 from Fund Balance failed (1‑5)
• Approved use of $4,735,852 from Fund Balance (5‑1)
• Approved mill rate at 27.33% (unanimous)

Recreation

The Cromwell Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss an update on Little League field conversions at Lindquist and Woodside. The agenda also includes a program report from Parks and the Director, and discussion of the Farmers Market. The commission will vote on minutes from the previous meeting.

• Update on Little League Field Conversions at Lindquist and Woodside
• Program report from Parks (Mike Conant) and Director (Scott Kieras)
• Farmers Market discussion
• Approval of minutes from April 3, 2025

Recreation

The Cromwell Recreation Commission will discuss an update on Little League field conversions at Lindquist and Woodside parks. The agenda also includes program reports from parks and the director, a farmers market item, and approval of April 3 meeting minutes. No formal votes are listed beyond minutes approval.

• Update on Little League field conversions at Lindquist and Woodside
• Farmers Market discussion
• Program reports from Parks (Mike Conant) and Director (Scott Kieras)
• Approval of April 3, 2025 meeting minutes

Community Events Committee

The Community Events Committee will meet to discuss fundraising rules provided by the Town of Cromwell. The body will also consider actions regarding a profit-sharing arrangement with a local restaurant and CPS flyers.

• Discussion on CEC fundraising rules provided by the Town of Cromwell
• Action on profit-sharing fundraising with a local restaurant
• Action related to CPS flyers

The committee approved its agenda unanimously. The regular Community Events Committee meeting set for May 15, 2025 was cancelled, with a special meeting scheduled for May 22, 2025. Members selected May 27, 2025 for a co‑share fundraiser at Feugo restaurant and assigned Lori Ouellette to verify the required paperwork. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Agenda approved (all in favor)
• May 15, 2025 regular CEC meeting cancelled
• May 27, 2025 co‑share fundraiser date selected
• Lori Ouellette tasked to validate paperwork for Feugo restaurant donation
• Meeting adjourned (all in favor)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to receive program reports and discuss the Farmers Market. The body will also review updates regarding Little League field conversions at Lindquist and Woodside.

• Farmers Market discussion
• Update on Little League field conversions at Lindquist and Woodside

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. The Town Council’s approval of a new storage shed for Board of Education equipment at the middle school was recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new BOE equipment shed at middle school
• Adjourned meeting at 6:25 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The regular Board of Finance meeting scheduled for April 24, 2025 has been cancelled because there were no items to discuss.

CMS Building Committee

The Cromwell Middle School Building Committee will consider approving four potential change orders (PCOs) for site signage, irrigation connectivity, paint color changes, and overtime contingency, as well as a technology bid. Updates on construction progress, project budget and spending, and a review of invoices are also on the agenda. No other substantive decisions are scheduled beyond these possible approvals.

• PCO 093: Site Sign - Wiring and Circuitry & Sign
• PCO 094: Network Connectivity for Irrigation System per Town Request & RFI 235
• PCO 097: Owner Requested Paint Color Changes - CMS Admin
• PCO 101: CM Contingency - Overtime
• Review and possible approval of technology bid

The CMS Building Committee approved several change orders and contract awards, including a $477,374.67 award to Ockers Technology for CMS equipment. A $13,457.77 paint‑color change order was rejected. All other listed motions passed unanimously or with a majority.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 2, 2025 (motion carries)
• Approved Change Order #093 – Site Sign wiring, $50,267.04 (motion carries)
• Approved Change Order #094 – Irrigation network, $3,098.29 (motion carries)
• Rejected Change Order #097 – Paint color changes, $13,457.77 (defeated)
• Approved Change Order #101 – Overtime contingency, $25,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved award TE-04 to Ockers Technology, $49,237.02 (unanimous)
• Approved award TE-05 to Ockers Technology, $477,374.67 (unanimous)

Youth Advisory Board

The Cromwell Youth Advisory Board met on April 22, 2025, but lacked a quorum, so the meeting was held in an unofficial capacity. No votes, decisions, or minutes were recorded.

Community Events Committee

The Community Events Committee will hold workshops on a major 2025 fundraising event and the design of a 2026 community event. Old business includes updates on committee membership and fundraising methods. The committee will also discuss filling the Vice-Chair and Digital Lead roles.

• Workshop on concept and approach for a 2025 major fundraising event, including venue options
• Workshop on 2026 event design, referencing the 'Cromwell Event 2026 — Design' document
• Discussion and action on committee membership requests
• Discussion on filling Vice-Chair and Digital Lead roles
• Update on committee ability to raise funds, including non-profit partnership and scope expansion

The Community Events Committee approved its agenda and the March 20, 2025 minutes, each with unanimous support. Barbara Lesi was appointed as a member of the committee. The board discussed fundraising ideas and the 2026 festival but made no decisions on those items. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. and the next meeting is set for May 15, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Barbara Lesi as committee member
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The April 16 meeting of the Cromwell Economic Development Commission follows a standard agenda with no specific new business or public hearings listed. The commission will receive a report from the Director of Planning and Development and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• No rezonings, contracts, or ordinances specified on the agenda
• Meeting includes public comments and commissioner comments

The Economic Development Commission voted to seat Diane Wiegert as an alternate member. The agenda for the meeting was approved, and the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting were approved. The commission adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.

• Seated Diane Wiegert as an alternate (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:07 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing on Application #25-02 to amend zoning regulations with a new format, definitions, uses, and a Use Table. Reports from staff, acceptance of new applications, and approval of prior minutes are also scheduled.

• Public hearing on Application #25-02 to amend zoning regulations (new format, definitions, uses, Use Table)
• Development Compliance Officer report
• Director of Planning and Development report
• Approval of minutes from March 4 and March 18, 2025
• Permit status update for four pending applications

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the amendment to the Town's Zoning Regulations presented as application #25-02. The commission also approved the meeting agenda, seated two alternates, and approved the minutes from March 4 and March 18, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

• Seated Jonathan Comtois and Andrew Holt as alternates (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for application #25-02 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for application #25-02 (unanimous)
• Approved application #25-02 amending zoning regulations (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:29 p.m. (unanimous)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The regular meeting of the Cromwell Water Pollution Control Authority scheduled for April 14, 2025, has been canceled by the Chairman.

Library Commission

The Library Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the February 10, 2025 minutes. A motion to accept the Library Director's Report, Finance Report, and Statistics was also passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approve agenda (all in favor)
• Approve February 10, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Accept Library Director's Report, Finance Report, and Statistics (all in favor)
• Adjourn meeting (all in favor)

Library Commission

This is a procedural regular meeting of the Cromwell Library Commission. Items include approval of prior minutes, reports from the chairman and library director, a finance report, and old/new business. No significant decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 10, 2025
• Finance report from library director
• Citizens' comments opportunity
• Next meeting scheduled for May 12, 2025

The commission voted to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 10, 2025. A motion to accept the Library Director’s Report, Finance Report, and Statistics was also approved. The meeting was then formally adjourned at 7:24 p.m.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of February 10, 2025 (all in favor)
• Accepted Library Director’s Report, Finance Report, and Statistics (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:24 p.m. (all in favor)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss the establishment of a land trust for the Town of Cromwell. The body will also hold discussions regarding Sustainable Connecticut and the Farmland Preservation Committee.

• Discussion of a Land Trust for the Town of Cromwell
• Discussion of Sustainable Connecticut
• Farmland Preservation Committee

The commission voted to seat Patricia Jepson as an alternate. The agenda for the meeting was approved. The meeting was adjourned at 9:36 p.m.

• Patricia Jepson seated as alternate (motion passed)
• Agenda approved (motion passed)
• Meeting adjourned at 9:36 p.m. (motion passed)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance special meeting scheduled for April 10, 2025, has been cancelled.

The Board seated Alternate Christopher Carigliano in place of John Ireland. It approved an appropriation of $31,064.44 from the CNR Fund for a shed at the Middle School. It also approved a $20,000 appropriation to reinforce a main structural beam damaged by termites. All motions passed unanimously.

• Seated Alternate Christopher Carigliano (unanimous)
• Approved $31,064.44 CNR Fund appropriation for Middle School shed (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 appropriation for beam reinforcement due to termite damage (unanimous)

Town Council

The Cromwell Town Council will discuss and consider two capital non-recurring (CNR) requests: $50,000 from the Board of Education for a shed at the Middle School and $20,000 to repair structural damage at Town Hall. The council will also discuss possible action on the Climate and Culture Study recommendations, receive budget and department updates, and vote on several appointments and reappointments to town boards and commissions.

• Discuss and consider $50,000 CNR request from Board of Education for a shed at the Middle School
• Discuss and consider $20,000 CNR request to repair structural damage in Town Hall
• Discussion and possible action on Climate and Culture Study Town Council Recommendations
• Appointments: Matthew Brown and Mike Cannata to Charter Revision Commission; others to Community Events Committee, Senior Services Advisory Commission, Water Pollution Control Authority
• Reappointments: four members to Youth Services Advisory Board

The Town Council voted to allocate $31,064.44 from the Capital Needs Reallocation (CNR) fund for a garage‑shed storage project at Cromwell Middle School, with the bid policy to be followed. The Council also approved a $19,134.88 appropriation to repair termite damage in Town Hall’s basement and approved Tax Refunds #1‑33. Several meeting minutes were approved and new members were appointed to various commissions.

• Approved $31,064.44 from CNR Fund for middle‑school garage shed storage (all in favor)
• Approved $19,134.88 appropriation for termite damage repairs in Town Hall basement (all in favor)
• Approved Tax Refunds #1‑33 (all in favor)
• Approved March 6, 2025 Special Meeting Budget Workshop Minutes (abstention: A. Hulick, all others in favor)
• Approved March 12, 2025 Public Hearing Minutes (abstention: A. Hulick, all others in favor)
• Approved March 19, 2025 Special Meeting Budget Workshop Minutes (all in favor)
• Appointed Matthew Brown, Mike Cannata, Barbara Lesi, Lori Ouellette, Celeste Proulx, Neva White, and Kassandra Kruh to commission terms (all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Kassandra Kruh under O. Appointments, Item g (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

This regular meeting of the Cromwell Zoning Board of Appeals has been canceled by order of the chairman. No items will be discussed or decided.

Board of Finance

The Cromwell Board of Finance is holding a special meeting to discuss and make decisions on the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The board will also consider any related budget matters during the meeting.

• Discussion and decisions on 2025-2026 proposed budget
• Discussion on any 2025-2026 budget matters
• Seating of alternates

The Board of Finance approved the 2024‑2025 budget line items, including the Police Department, Public Works, Library, Employees Benefits, and Debt Services appropriations. It also approved the General Fund budget of $22,848,078 for submission to voters. A motion to reconsider a $50,133 thermal imaging study passed, and the item was later removed from the list. Motions to restore $157,994 for WIS interior lighting and $73,041 for a protective coordination study were opposed and failed.

• Approved Police Department budget $4,589,676 (all in favor)
• Approved Public Works budget $5,315,647 (all in favor)
• Approved Library budget $781,465 (all in favor)
• Approved Employees Benefits budget $5,003,246 (all in favor)
• Approved Debt Services budget $2,780,684 (all in favor)
• Approved General Fund budget $22,848,078 for voter submission (all in favor)
• Reconsidered $50,133 Thermal Imaging Study; motion passed then item removed (all in favor)
• Failed motion to restore $157,994 WIS interior lighting controls (all opposed)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on April 3, 2025 to hear public comment on a proposed increase to the New Cromwell Middle School project scope. The change would add a photovoltaic (solar panel) system to the previously approved $72,600,000 appropriation.

• Public hearing to consider adding solar panels to the New Cromwell Middle School project, amending the $72,600,000 appropriation

Recreation Commission

The Cromwell Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m. with a unanimous motion. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:20 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will hold a special meeting on April 3, 2025, following a public hearing, to discuss and make decisions on the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The agenda includes only this substantive item along with procedural actions.

• Discussion and decisions on the 2025-2026 proposed budget

The Board of Finance met for a public hearing on April 3, 2025. Presentations covered the town's facilities and capital planning, the Board of Education proposed budget, and the town manager outlined the upcoming budget. No motions were voted on, and no decisions were recorded.

Board of Finance

The Board approved an amended budget of $40,600,000 for the Board of Education. Several items were placed on the future‑appropriation list, including assessment services, lighting fixtures, fan replacement, classroom blinds, and studies. A motion to reconsider a $157,994 lighting‑controls appropriation passed 4‑2, followed by a unanimous motion to table the matter. The meeting adjourned at 11:40 pm.

• Approved amended Board of Education budget of $40,600,000 (unanimous)
• Added $40,000 District‑wide AQ Assessment Services to future appropriation list (unanimous)
• Added $53,009 CHS lighting fixtures interior auditorium stage 809 to future list (unanimous)
• Added $26,000 ESC exhaust fan replacement to future list (unanimous)
• Added $28,000 ESC classroom blinds replacement (phase 2 of 4) to future list (unanimous)
• Added $235,000 WIS interior lighting fixtures to future list (unanimous)
• Reconsidered $157,994 WIS interior lighting controls, vote 4‑2 to approve, then motion to table passed (unanimous)
• Added $50,133 CHS thermal imaging study to future list (vote 5‑1)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Cromwell Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will hold a regular meeting on April 2, 2025. The primary agenda item is an update on the show cause hearing for a cease and desist order at 26 West Street Terrace, where unauthorized fill was placed in wetlands. The agency will also receive reports from the Development Compliance Officer and Town Planner, and consider approving minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting. No new applications are scheduled for decision.

• Update on show cause hearing for cease and desist order at 26 West Street Terrace (Marc Mangiafico property)
• Development Compliance Officer report on ongoing projects and existing cease and desist orders
• Town Planner report
• Approval of minutes from March 5, 2025

The Commissioners voted to allow the fill soil to be removed from the wetlands at 26 West Street Terrace and to restore the pond by June 4 2025. They also approved the work at 16 Horse Run Hill, requiring the owner to file an application and for staff to monitor the work. Additional routine actions included approving the agenda, seating an alternate, approving prior meeting minutes, and adjourning the meeting.

• Approved seating of Karen Sullivan as alternate (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved work at 16 Horse Run Hill subject to application filing and monitoring (unanimous)
• Approved soil removal from wetlands and pond restoration at 26 West Street Terrace by June 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:26 pm (unanimous)

CMS Building Committee

The CMS Building Committee will meet to receive progress reports from Newfield and Perkins Eastman. The committee will review the project budget, spend updates, and consider action on change orders and invoices.

• Review of construction progress and risks from Newfield
• Review of change orders with possible action to approve
• Project budget and spend update from Arcadis
• Review of invoices with possible action to approve

The CMS Building Committee unanimously approved two change orders, two purchase order requests, and invoices totaling $3,308,234.00. A $3,105.00 purchase‑order increase was tabled. All votes were unanimous. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Change Order #12 for $24,708.27 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #5 for $1,866.60 (unanimous)
• Tabled PO Increase #24 to Perkins Eastman for $3,105.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order to Digital BackOffice, Atlantic Computing Technology Corp., Total Communications, Raptor Technologies, and Amazon for $520,719.90 (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order to Atlantic Computing Technology Corp. and Total Communications for $17,120.99 (unanimous)
• Approved invoices from Sustainable Engineering Solution, Newfield, and Arcadis for $3,308,234.00 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Application #25-02 to update the town's zoning regulations. The proposed changes include a new format, new definitions, new uses, and a Use Table. The commission will also review a report on a zoning violation at 16 Horse Run Hill.

• Public hearing for Application #25-02 to amend Zoning Regulations (new format, definitions, uses, and Use Table)
• Development Compliance Officer report on a cease and desist letter sent March 21, 2025, to 16 Horse Run Hill for Conservation Easement violations

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved application #25-03 for 55 Sebethe Drive, requiring a waiver for an EV charger in a handicap space. It also scheduled a public hearing for a special‑permit garage at 5 Meadow Road and opened a hearing on zoning‑regulation changes. Several routine items such as agenda amendments, alternates, and minutes were also approved.

• Approved application #25-03 (55 Sebethe Drive site plan) pending handicap EV charger waiver (All in favor)
• Accepted and scheduled public hearing for application #25-04 (5 Meadow Road garage) on May 6, 2025 (All in favor)
• Opened public hearing for application #25-02 (Zoning Regulations amendment) (All in favor)
• Continued public hearing for application 425-02 (All in favor)
• Approved agenda amendments adding items #8a and #9a (All in favor)
• Seated Jonathan Comtois, Andrew Holt, and Marc Dufresne as alternates (All in favor)
• Approved minutes of February 18, 2025 (All in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 p.m. (All in favor)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will meet to receive reports from the Town Manager, Finance Director, and Tax Collector. The agenda includes a school building update and a report from Town Auditor Joseph Centofanti.

• School building update
• Report from Town Auditor Joseph Centofanti (PKF O’Connor Davies)

Community Events Committee

The committee approved the agenda and the minutes of the February 20, 2025 meeting. It adopted the theme, name, tagline, timing and suggested schedule for the 2026 “Riverport Reimagined” event. The chair will follow up with Craig Knell on creating a CEC social‑media presence, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of Feb 20, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Adopted 2026 Riverport Reimagined event details (theme, name, tagline, timing)
• Chairperson will follow up with Craig Knell on CEC social media presence
• Recorded $5,000 donation approved by Town Council for Riverport Festival
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Community Events Committee

The committee will hold a workshop to develop a major town event for 2026, including theme, name, dates, and fundraising. They will also discuss new committee membership requests, a FY26 budget request, and establishing a social media presence. The meeting includes reports on past event history and nearby towns' experiences.

• Workshop on 2026 event: theme, purpose, tagline, name, dates, days, location
• Discussion and action on 2026 event attributes, scope, and fundraising
• Town budget request for FY26
• Discussion on establishing a social media presence
• Non-profit partnership discussion

The committee decided the 2026 Riverport Festival will be called “Riverport Reimagined,” with the theme “Celebrating Cromwell,” tagline “Celebrate Cromwell,” and scheduled for the weekend before school starts. The Town Council’s prior approval of a $5,000 donation to the committee was recorded. The chair was tasked with following up on creating a CEC social‑media presence. All motions to approve the agenda, minutes, and adjourn the meeting passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of February 20, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Decided event name "Riverport Reimagined", theme "Celebrating Cromwell", tagline "Celebrate Cromwell", timing weekend before school starts 2026
• Assigned Chairperson S. Wygonowski to follow up with Craig Knell on CEC social‑media presence
• Recorded Town Council approval of $5,000 donation to CEC for Riverport Festival
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (all in favor)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss expanding the scope of the $72,600,000 New Middle School and Central Offices project to include a photovoltaic system. The body will also consider setting a referendum date for this change and review several budget approvals.

• Proposed use of $1.5M from Capital Fund for Cromwell Middle School project interest
• Resolution to increase scope of $72,600,000 New Middle School and Central Offices appropriation
• Amendment to Cultural District Ordinance §36-1 (A) to expand boundaries
• Approval of Assessor Department Budget and Special Revenue Fund for Cannabis Sales
• Appointment of Kevin Vandersloot as Director of Emergency Management

The Town Council appointed Anne Hulick to the vacant council seat after a vote. The Council also approved a $1.4 million payment to the plaintiff’s attorney, adopted the final general‑fund budget of $23,119,246, and approved wage adjustments for the Town Clerk and Tax Collector. Additional actions included a bid waiver for the town’s auditor, creation of a special revenue fund for cannabis sales, and authorization to consider using $1.5 million of the Capital Fund to offset interest on the Middle School note.

• Approved Anne Hulick appointment to council seat (passed)
• Approved $1.4M payment to plaintiff’s attorney (all in favor)
• Approved final general‑fund budget of $23,119,246 (all in favor)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 wage adjustment $83,071.19 for Town Clerk and Tax Collector (all in favor)
• Approved FY 2026‑2027 wage adjustment $85,776.17 for Town Clerk and Tax Collector (all in favor)
• Approved bid waiver for the Town’s Independent Auditor (all in favor)
• Established special revenue fund for cannabis sales (all in favor)
• Approved consideration of using $1.5M Capital Fund to offset interest on Middle School short‑term note (all in favor)

Economic Development Commission

The commission will hold a regular meeting to receive the Director of Planning and Development report and address new business. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports.

The commission seated Diane Wiegert as an alternate, approved the meeting agenda, approved the February 19 minutes, nominated Beck’s Home and Garden as the Spring Business of the Season, and adjourned the meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Seated Diane Wiegert as an alternate (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the minutes of February 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Nominated Beck’s Home and Garden for Spring Business of the Season (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:04 pm (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss two contested items: a review of special permit conditions for Murphy’s Pub and a site plan modification for 48 Nooks Hill Road. Staff reports recommend lifting the pub’s conditions with a 3-month revisit, while engineering strongly opposes the berm on Nooks Hill Road due to flood risks. The commission will also consider a proposed zoning regulations amendment and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Review of Special Permit #24-19 conditions for Murphy’s Pub (51-14 Shunpike Road); police chief recommends lifting conditions and revisiting in 3 months, with no outside dining and no live music after midnight.
• Site Plan Modification #24-24 for 48 Nooks Hill Road; engineering memo warns the proposed berm could worsen flooding, acts as a dam, and violates driveway regulations, recommending removal.
• Discussion of proposed Zoning Regulations Application #25-02 by the Commission.
• Commission to clarify the definition of a meeting as previously raised.
• Approval of minutes from February 18 and March 4, 2025.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing to consider amending the town's zoning regulations to allow new formats, definitions, uses, and a use table (Application #25-02). They will also review conditions of a special permit for Murphy's Pub at 51-14 Shunpike Road, responding to police and resident feedback. New applications include a site plan modification for Connecticut Water Company at 55 Sebethe Drive. A discussion on the definition of a meeting is also scheduled.

• Public hearing on zoning regulation amendment (Application #25-02) to update formats, definitions, uses, and use table
• Review of special permit conditions for Murphy's Pub at 51-14 Shunpike Road (Application #24-19)
• New site plan modification application for Connecticut Water Company at 55 Sebethe Drive (Application #25-03)
• Site plan modification at 48 Nooks Hill Road (Application #24-24)
• Commission discussion on the definition of a meeting

The Commission voted 4-2 to modify Murphy's Pub's special permit, extending live music and DJ hours from midnight to 12:30am, with a review date of June 17, 2025, and requiring a sound abatement plan. It also unanimously denied a site plan modification at 48 Nooks Hill Road, mandating removal of a berm within 30 days due to flooding and safety concerns. The meeting included public comments from residents opposing the music extension and discussion of a proposed zoning regulation, which was continued to the next meeting.

• Extended Murphy's Pub music curfew to 12:30am (4-2)
• Denied site plan modification at 48 Nooks Hill Road, berm removal in 30 days (unanimous)
• Accepted and scheduled application #25-03 for April 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for zoning regulations #25-02 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 4, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will conduct hearings and consider decisions on those hearings. The meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2025.

• Hearings on assessment appeals
• Possible decisions on current and previous hearings

Board of Assessment Appeals

This is a special meeting of the Board of Assessment Appeals to conduct hearings on property assessment appeals and potentially make decisions on those hearings. No specific cases or details are listed on the agenda.

• Hearings on property assessment appeals
• Possible decisions on those hearings

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss the creation of a town land trust and the Sustainable Connecticut program. The body will also review updates to the Open Space Plan.

• Discussion of a Land Trust for the Town of Cromwell
• Discussion of Sustainable Connecticut
• Update on the Open Space Plan

The Cromwell Conservation Commission met on March 13, 2025, but took no substantive actions. Members discussed the Open Space Plan, Sustainable CT, potential invasive species projects, a land trust, public communication methods, and bylaws, but no votes were taken on these topics. The only formal actions were procedural: seating an alternate, approving the agenda, approving the December 12, 2024 minutes, and adjourning.

• Seated Patricia Jepson as alternate (all in favor)
• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved December 12, 2024 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned at 8:38 PM (all in favor)

Town Council

The Town Council, acting as a Special Town Meeting, will consider authorizing appropriations for the 2025-2026 Sewer Usage Fund ($2,775,435) and Sewer Assessment Fund ($33,100). The vote is the only item on the agenda. Detailed budget breakdowns show planned expenditures and revenues, including a $295 per EDU usage fee applied to 5,645 accounts.

• Appropriation of $2,775,435 for the Sewer Usage Fund
• Appropriation of $33,100 for the Sewer Assessment Fund
• Usage fee set at $295 per EDU, with an estimated 8,019 EDUs at 99% collection
• Sewer Usage Fund includes $100,000 for Shunpike Relief Sewer Study & Design and $65,000 for SCADA upgrades
• Special Town Meeting held at Cromwell Town Hall, March 12, 2025 at 6:45 p.m.

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider amending the Cultural District ordinance, specifically to expand its boundaries. The proposed expansion adds Main Street north of Valour Green, Prospect Hill Road, and the TPC River Highlands area east to the Connecticut River. The current boundaries end at Valour Green at Main Street and Prospect Hill Road.

• Public hearing on proposed amendment to Chapter 36 Cultural District, §36-1 (A)
• Proposal to expand boundaries north on Main Street including TPC River Highlands and east to Connecticut River
• Current boundaries: from Connecticut River at Route 9 to Ranney Road, Timber Hill Road, and Valour Green
• Meeting at 6:50 p.m. in Cromwell Town Hall Council Chambers at 41 West Street

Town Council

The regular meeting scheduled for March 12, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum.

The Town Council held a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 36 of the ordinances to expand the Cultural District boundaries to cover the full length of Main Street, from the Connecticut River to Route 9, including the TPC River Highlands. No vote was taken; the hearing was closed and adjourned. One public comment was received in support.

• Public hearing opened and closed (no vote)
• Motion to close public hearing carried
• Motion to adjourn carried

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a resolution to increase the scope of the previously approved $72.6 million New Middle School and Central Offices project to include a photovoltaic system, and set a referendum date for voter approval. The council also faces a vacancy following the resignation of Stacy Dabrowski, with discussion on an appointment. Other items include establishing a Special Revenue Fund for Cannabis Sales and entering executive session on a lawsuit against Gilead Community Services.

• Resolution to increase $72,600,000 appropriation and borrowing authorization for New Middle School and Central Offices to include a photovoltaic system
• Resolution setting date and time for a referendum on the school project scope increase
• Resignation of Town Council member Stacy Dabrowski and discussion of appointment to fill vacancy
• Discussion and possible action on a Special Revenue Fund for Cannabis Sales
• Executive session for Town of Cromwell v. Gilead Community Services, Inc.

The Town Council held a Special Town Meeting and approved the Sewer Usage Fund budget of $2,775,435 and the Sewer Assessment Fund budget of $33,100 for 2025-2026. The sewer administrator confirmed the EDU charge per unit will stay the same. No public comments were made. The meeting was procedural and adjourned after the vote.

• Approved Sewer Usage Fund budget of $2,775,435 (motion carried)
• Approved Sewer Assessment Fund budget of $33,100 (motion carried)
• Appointed Mayor Demetriades as moderator (motion carried)
• Waived reading of the legal notice (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Cromwell Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and meeting to consider two variance applications: one for a side-yard setback to allow a garage addition at 5 Meadow Road, and another for front-yard setback and building coverage to allow a home addition at 2 Captain James Mann Memorial Drive. The board will also discuss proposed amendments to its own bylaws.

• Application #25-01: variance from side-yard setback (R-25 zone) to add a 16'x30' garage at 5 Meadow Road, Peter Korta owner
• Application #25-02: variance from front-yard setback and max building coverage (R-15 zone) to add 300 sq ft to home at 2 Captain James Mann Memorial Drive, James V. Ferrara owner
• Discussion of proposed amendments to the Zoning Board of Appeals bylaws
• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2024 and November 12, 2024 meetings

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two variance applications for property additions. Application #25-01, for a garage addition at 5 Meadow Road, was approved with one abstention. Application #25-02, for a home addition at 2 Captain Mann Memorial Drive, was approved unanimously. The board also discussed proposed bylaw amendments but took no formal action.

• Approved variance #25-01 for garage addition at 5 Meadow Road (4-0-1, Zampino abstained)
• Approved variance #25-02 for home addition at 2 Captain Mann Memorial Drive (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 10, 2024 (4-0-1, Sullivan abstained)
• Approved minutes of November 12, 2024 (unanimous)
• Seated alternate Tomer Kornfeld (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)

Senior Services Commission

The Cromwell Senior Services Commission will meet to discuss the FY26 budget, vehicle grant updates from DOT 5310, and planning for Older American's Month. The meeting includes reports from the Director of Public Health and Human Services Director, as well as a Council Liaison update. No old business is listed. The commission will also consider Vice Chair nominations.

• Discussion of FY26 budget for Senior Services
• Update on DOT 5310 vehicle grant for senior transportation
• Planning for Older American's Month events
• Vice Chair nominations for the commission
• Approval of February 10, 2025 meeting minutes

The Cromwell Senior Commission elected Judy Norris as Vice Chairperson by a show of hands. The commission also discussed the approved FY26 Senior Center budget, which includes a 3% raise for instructors, an added yoga day, and a part-time employee. Amy Saada reported the center will receive a new vehicle for senior transportation in summer 2025 and is applying for a 2026 grant. Planning for a Murder Mystery Dinner on May 22, 2025, is underway.

• Approved the March 10, 2025, regular meeting agenda.
• Approved the minutes of the February 10, 2025, regular meeting.
• Elected Judy Norris as Vice Chairperson by a show of hands.
• Noted the FY26 Senior Center budget was approved as presented to the Town Council.
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:55 a.m.

Water Pollution Control Authority

The March 10, 2025 regular meeting of the Cromwell Water Pollution Control Authority was canceled by the chairman. No items were discussed or decided.

Library Commission

The regular meeting of the Library Commission scheduled for March 10, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2025.

Town Council

The Town Council held a budget workshop and approved numerous departmental budgets and capital requests, culminating in a $23,114,246 General Government Budget. The council also approved a $2,780,684 Debt Service Budget. All votes were unanimous except for the Assessor's Office Budget, which passed 5-1 with Mayor Demetriades opposed.

• Approved $23,114,246 General Government Budget
• Approved $2,780,684 Debt Service Budget
• Approved $4,589,676 Police Department Budget
• Approved $350,000 for Road Improvements
• Approved $2,442,022 for Board of Education CNR requests
• Approved $5,003,246 Employee Benefits Budget
• Approved $781,465 Library Budget
• Approved $271,768 Assessor's Office Budget (5-1)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency will review an application to build sidewalks on Willowbrook Road. The agency will also receive an update regarding a cease and desist order for a property on West Street Terrace.

• Application #25-03: Proposal to construct sidewalks on the west side of Willowbrook Road from 47 Willowbrook Road to the Evergreen Road intersection
• Show Cause Hearing update for cease and desist order at 26 West Street Terrace

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will hold a show cause hearing regarding a cease and desist order issued for illegal filling within 100 feet of wetland at 26 West Street Terrace. The agency will also consider a new application (#25-03) from the Town of Cromwell to construct sidewalks on Willowbrook Road within the upland review area at Hoffman Hill Open Space. Additionally, the agenda includes reports from the Development Compliance Officer and Town Planner, and approval of minutes from two October 2024 meetings.

• Show cause hearing for cease and desist order against Janice M. Ceplenski & Marc Mangiafico for filling violation at 26 West Street Terrace
• Application #25-03: Town of Cromwell proposes sidewalk construction on Willowbrook Road from 47 Willowbrook north to Evergreen Road within upland review area at 80 Coles Road
• Approval of minutes from October 3 and October 16, 2024 meetings
• Development Compliance Officer report on ongoing projects and existing cease and desist orders

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved Application #25-03 for sidewalk construction in the upland review area at Hoffman Hill Open Space, with all members in favor. The agency also extended the show cause hearing for a cease and desist order at 26 West Street Terrace to allow the property owner to submit an application and engineering plan by the next meeting on April 2, 2025. No fines have been charged to date for the violation.

• Approved Application #25-03 for sidewalk construction at Hoffman Hill Open Space (all in favor)
• Extended show cause hearing for 26 West Street Terrace violation to April 2, 2025 (all in favor)
• Seated Karen Sullivan as alternate (all in favor)
• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of October 3, 2024 and October 16, 2024 (all in favor; Muller abstained on October 16 minutes)

CMS Building Committee

The Cromwell Middle School Building Committee approved two change orders for Newfield Construction totaling $95,252.67, and approved invoices to Newfield Construction, Sustainable Engineering Solutions, and Arcadis totaling $2,877,564.68. The committee also discussed the PV system referendum, which will go to Planning and Zoning before the Town Council and coincide with the May budget referendum. No public comments were made, and the meeting was procedural with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved Change Order #11 to Newfield Construction for CMS in the amount of $91,548.59 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #11 to Newfield Construction for Central Administration in the amount of $3,704.08 (unanimous)
• Approved invoices to Newfield Construction, Sustainable Engineering Solutions, and Arcadis in the amount of $2,877,564.68 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 19, 2025 meeting (motion carried, one abstention)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a special permit for the 2025 Travelers Championship and a request to amend town zoning regulations. The commission will also accept and schedule new applications.

• Public hearing for Application #25-01: Special Permit for the Travelers Golf Tournament at 1 Golf Club Road
• Public hearing for Application #25-02: Request to amend Zoning Regulations for new formats, definitions, uses, and a Use Table
• Review of the 2025 tournament construction schedule (April 7 to July 14)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Travelers Championship special permit for 2025 with the same conditions as last year, and issued a positive §8-24 referral for the middle school photovoltaic system. They also renewed Murphy's Sport Bar's permit but tabled the request to remove music restrictions pending a letter from the police chief. The zoning regulation amendment public hearing was continued.

• Approved Travelers Championship special permit #25-01 with same conditions as 2024 (unanimous)
• Issued positive §8-24 referral for middle school photovoltaic system (unanimous)
• Renewed Murphy's Sport Bar 6-month permit; tabled removal of music restrictions pending police chief letter
• Continued public hearing on zoning regulation amendment #25-02 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 4, 2025 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed five-year Capital Improvement Program for 2025-2026, which includes over $3.9 million in general government projects and over $2.2 million for Board of Education projects. Citizens may submit comments to the mayor's email. The full plan is available for public inspection at the Town Clerk's office and online.

• Road Improvements: $350,000 from Road Improvement Fund
• Police Department: $75,000 for police vehicles and $19,000 for M4 Colt Rifles
• Board of Education: over $2.2 million for various school improvements including lighting, HVAC, and track surface
• Senior/Disabled Transportation Vehicle: $85,013
• Public comment accepted via [email protected]

The Town Council held a budget workshop and approved the Public Works budget at $5,315,647, including a $10,000 cut to overtime and a $30,000 increase for part-time Parks and Grounds wages. They also approved the Elections, Economic Development, Redevelopment Agency, Town Planner, Development Compliance, Planning and Zoning, Zoning Board of Appeals, Inland Wetlands, and Conservation Commission budgets. Donations and Dues were approved at $59,880, with $9,500 for the Historical Society and $5,000 for the Community Events Committee. Several budget items (35, 38, 43, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22) were tabled to the March 6 workshop.

• Approved Public Works budget at $5,315,647, with a $10,000 cut to overtime and a $30,000 increase for part-time Parks and Grounds wages
• Approved Donations and Dues budget at $59,880, including $9,500 for Historical Society and $5,000 for Community Events Committee
• Approved Elections Department budget at $107,272
• Approved Economic Development Commission budget at $122,009
• Approved Redevelopment Agency budget at $900
• Approved Town Planner budget at $150,111
• Approved Development Compliance budget at $118,584
• Tabled budget items 35, 38, 43, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, and 22 to the March 6 workshop

Town Council

The Town Council held a public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 five-year Capital Improvement Program. No decisions were made; the hearing was closed unanimously after receiving public comments, including letters and testimony urging prioritization of the CHS auditorium lighting upgrade.

• Closed public hearing on Capital Improvement Program (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will discuss and vote on several appropriations, including $16,160 for a DUI enforcement grant and $4,309 for door repairs. They will also set hearing and deliberation dates for the 2025-2026 budget and consider a fee proposal from the auditor PKF O'Conner Davies.

• Appropriation of $16,160 within CNR Fund for DUI Law Enforcement Grant (100% reimbursable)
• Appropriation of $4,309 within CNR Fund for front and rear sliding door repairs
• Set hearing and deliberation dates for the 2025-2026 budget
• Discussion and action on PKF O'Conner Davies auditor fee proposal
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024 and December 12, 2024 meetings

The Board of Finance approved a resolution to expand the scope of the previously approved $72.6 million New Middle School and Central Offices project to include a photovoltaic (solar) system, recommending voter approval. The board also approved two small appropriations for a DUI enforcement grant and door repairs, set budget hearing dates, and appointed PKF O'Conner Davis as auditor pending a bid waiver.

• Approved resolution to add photovoltaic system to $72.6M school project (all in favor)
• Approved $16,160 appropriation for DUI Law Enforcement Grant (all in favor)
• Approved $4,309 appropriation for sliding door repairs (all in favor)
• Set budget hearing dates: April 3, 7, 10 (all in favor)
• Appointed PKF O'Conner Davis as auditor through FY27, pending bid waiver (all in favor)
• Approved amended minutes from Nov 21, 2024 and Dec 12, 2024 (all in favor)

Youth Advisory Board

The Youth Advisory Board is meeting to coordinate volunteers for the March 11 Family Resource Expo. Members will also hold an open discussion regarding the priority matrix for the board's one-year plan.

• Family Resource Expo scheduled for March 11, 5:30 PM
• Discussion of one-year YAB plan priority matrix
• Reports from Schools, Prevention, Youth Services, Town Council, and Police Department

The Cromwell Youth Advisory Board approved the January 21, 2025 meeting minutes with an amendment removing an erroneous reference, and tabled discussion of a one-year priority matrix to a future meeting. No new business was introduced. The board also received updates on upcoming events and community initiatives.

• Approved January 21, 2025 meeting minutes with amendment (motion by Maggie Schufer, seconded by Suzanne Rutner)
• Tabled one-year YAB priority matrix discussion to a future meeting

Community Events Committee

The Community Events Committee discussed fundraising and event planning, deciding that the Mayor's Gala will likely be the major 2025 fundraising event before the Riverport Festival in 2026. They also discussed potential themes, dates, and locations for the 2026 event, including a patriotic theme for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. and 175th anniversary of Cromwell. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved agenda for February 20, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of January 23, 2025 special meeting, as amended (all in favor)
• Decided Mayor's Gala likely to be major 2025 fundraising event before 2026 festival
• Discussed 2026 Riverport Festival theme, date, and location options
• Set next meeting for March 20, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
• Adjourned at 7:12 p.m. (all in favor)

Community Events Committee

The committee is holding workshops to determine a fundraising model and plan events for 2025 and 2026. Members will discuss potential funding sources including vendors, non-profits, businesses, and town support.

• Fundraising workshop to define a fundraising model
• Planning for 2025 events, including a potential Mayor's Gala/Award Dinner and David Geere holiday movie event
• Initial planning and scoping for 2026 events
• Review of past town event history, including Riverport (last held 2014)

The Community Events Committee discussed plans for the 2026 Riverport Festival and decided the Mayor's Gala will likely be the major 2025 fundraising event. They also discussed fundraising strategies, including potential town support and business sponsorships. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was primarily discussion and planning.

• Approved agenda for Feb 20, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of Jan 23, 2025 special meeting, as amended (all in favor)
• Set next meeting for March 20, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
• Adjourned at 7:12 p.m. (all in favor)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting with standard procedural items: call to order, approvals, public comments, director's report, and approval of January 2025 minutes. No specific new business or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Director of Planning and Development report (no specific items detailed in agenda)
• Approval of minutes from January 15, 2025 meeting
• Chairman’s comments / commissioners’ comments

The Economic Development Commission met and received reports from the Director of Planning and Development, including updates on a $3 million brownfield grant for 100 Berlin Road and a settlement allowing 60 multi-family units at the former Ewald property. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only actions were procedural approvals of the agenda, minutes, and seating an alternate. The commission also discussed future business award nominations.

• Seated Diane Wiegert as alternate (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:50pm (unanimous)

CMS Building Committee

The Cromwell Middle School Building Committee approved several change orders and purchase orders, including $65,587.51 for technology project management services for CMS and $3,234.64 for Central Administration, plus awards for office furniture and Wenger items. The committee also discussed the turf field decision (both grass and artificial turf motions failed 4-3, keeping rolled grass) and the PV system, which will go to a referendum potentially on April 10. No public comments were made.

• Approved agenda and February 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Potential Change Order #080; CE #096 for CMS technology project management, $65,587.51 (unanimous)
• Approved Potential Change Order #009; CE #014 for CAO technology project management, $3,234.64 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase orders to Suburban ($38,645.80) and Creative Office Resources ($29,578.00) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order to Suburban for Central Office bids, $18,160.96 (unanimous)
• Approved award to R.H. Lord for Wenger items, $112,547.64 (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved invoices to Perkins Eastman and Tri State Materials Testing Lab, $92,506.41 (unanimous)
• Granted permission to get quotes for edited gym items (stackable chairs, folding table, whiteboard, digital timer, possession arrow)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Application #24-14, a comprehensive amendment to the Town of Cromwell Zoning Regulations introducing new definitions, uses, and a Use Table. The Commission will also discuss revised Bylaws governing its operations and receive reports from the Development Compliance Officer and Director of Planning and Development.

• Public hearing on Application #24-14: comprehensive zoning regulation amendment (new format, definitions, uses, Use Table)
• Discussion of revised Commission Bylaws (dated 2-11-2025) covering procedures, officer elections, and meeting rules
• Pending applications: Travelers Championship special permit at 4 Golf Club Road (25-01) and JKMJ Property site plan mod at 48 Nooks Hill Road (24-24)
• Review of recently approved permits including site plan modifications and special permits (e.g., 24-15, 24-16, 24-19, 24-20, 24-22, 24-23, 24-25, 24-26, 24-27)

The Planning and Zoning Commission accepted a new application (#25-02) to amend the Town of Cromwell Zoning Regulations and scheduled a public hearing for March 4, 2025. The commission also withdrew the prior application (#24-14) for the same purpose, approved revised bylaws dated February 11, 2025, and seated two alternates. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:10pm.

• Accepted application #25-02 to amend zoning regulations and scheduled public hearing for March 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Withdrew application #24-14 to amend zoning regulations (unanimous)
• Approved revised bylaws dated February 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Seated Jonathan Comtois and Andrew Holt as alternates (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions beyond electing a new chairman. Joe Corliss was elected chairman after discussion and a vote. The commission also discussed turf use, brownfield redevelopment, local businesses, public communication, and Sustainable Connecticut, but no formal actions were taken on these topics. Approval of the previous meeting's minutes was tabled.

• Elected Joe Corliss as chairman (vote passed)
• Seated Patricia Jepson as alternate (all in favor)
• Approved the agenda (all in favor)
• Tabled approval of previous meeting's minutes

Conservation Commission

The Cromwell Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting with discussion items including Sustainable Connecticut, an update to the Open Space Plan, and a Farmland Preservation Committee report. The meeting also includes a Town Planner report, approval of minutes from December 12, 2024, and public comment. No votes or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Discussion of Sustainable Connecticut initiative
• Update of the Open Space Plan
• Farmland Preservation Committee communications
• Town Planner report
• Approval of December 12, 2024 meeting minutes

The Cromwell Conservation Commission held a regular meeting and elected Joe Corliss as chairman. The commission also discussed turf use, brownfield redevelopment, and the former Chevron site remediation, but took no formal action on these topics. Approval of the previous meeting's minutes was tabled because not all members had reviewed them.

• Elected Joe Corliss as chairman (vote not recorded)
• Seated Patricia Jepson as alternate (all in favor)
• Approved the agenda (all in favor)
• Tabled approval of previous meeting's minutes

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss and possibly act on solar panels for the new Cromwell Middle School, including referring the matter to a referendum. Other business includes scheduling budget workshops, a public hearing on the Capital Improvement Program, approving a STEAP grant for drainage issues at Cedar Drive and Coles Road, and discussing the future of athletic fields and recommendations from a Climate and Culture Study. The council will also consider appropriations for a $16,159.47 law enforcement grant and $4,309 for door repairs.

• Approve STEAP grant to address drainage issues at Cedar Drive and Coles Road
• Appropriate $16,159.47 for DUI Law Enforcement Grant (100% reimbursable)
• Appropriate $4,309 for repair of front and rear sliding doors
• Discussion and possible action on solar panels for new Cromwell Middle School and referral to referendum
• Discussion and possible action on the future of athletic fields in Cromwell

The Town Council failed to approve either a grass or artificial turf field for the new middle school, with both motions failing on split votes. The council also voted to send a solar panel referendum to voters, authorized the Cultural District application to the state, and created a Charter Revision Commission.

• Motion to keep grass field at Middle School failed (3-4)
• Motion to authorize artificial turf field failed (3-4)
• Referred solar panel expansion to referendum, public hearing to be set
• Authorized Eversource cost estimate for grid upgrades (all in favor)
• Authorized sending Cultural District Application to state (all in favor)
• Sent ordinance change to expand Cultural District boundaries to public hearing (all in favor)
• Created Charter Revision Commission (6-0-1)
• Approved tax refunds #1-15 (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for February 11, 2025, has been canceled by order of the chairman.

The February 11, 2025 regular meeting of the Cromwell Zoning Board of Appeals was canceled by order of the chairman. No decisions were made or items discussed.

• Meeting canceled by order of the chairman

Senior Services Commission

The commission will hear reports from the Director of Public Health, Council Liaison, and Human Services Director. Under new business, members will accept the resignation of Chair Anne Kaiser and receive an update on the DOT 5310 Vehicle Grant. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from January 13, 2025, and time for public comments.

• Acceptance of Chair Anne Kaiser's resignation
• Update on DOT 5310 Vehicle Grant
• Report from Director of Public Health
• Council Liaison update
• Approval of January 13, 2025 meeting minutes

The Senior Services Commission accepted Chair Anne Kaiser's resignation, effective at the February 10, 2025 meeting, and Vice Chair Deirdre Daly will serve as Chairperson. A new Vice Chair will be elected at the March 10 meeting. The commission also discussed the Belden Room reservation policy and received updates on a new senior transportation van and continued congregate meals funding.

• Accepted Chair Anne Kaiser's resignation; Vice Chair Deirdre Daly to serve as Chairperson
• Approved February 10, 2025 meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Approved January 13, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Scheduled nominations and vote for new Vice Chair at March 10, 2025 meeting

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority reviewed the proposed 2025-2026 sewer usage budget totaling $2,775,435, with estimated revenue of $2,642,605 and a $132,830 transfer from fund balance. The budget includes a $295 per EDU usage rate, which is an increase from the prior $285 rate. The minutes record the budget presentation but do not indicate a formal vote or final adoption.

• Presented 2025-2026 sewer usage budget totaling $2,775,435
• Proposed sewer usage rate of $295 per EDU (up from $285)
• Included $65,000 for SCADA system upgrades in usage fund
• Included $100,000 for Shunpike Relief Sewer Study & Design from CNR fund

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Cromwell Water Pollution Control Authority approved the proposed sewer assessment budget of $33,100, the sewer usage budget of $2,775,435, the CNR/non-recurring capital amount of $165,000, and an EDU rate of $295 for 2025-2026, all unanimously. The board also discussed the Evergreen Road relief sewer easements and sewer backup issues, with Cardinal Engineering providing updates. No citizen comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:57 PM.

• Approved 2025-2026 Sewer Assessment Budget of $33,100 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2026 Sewer Usage Budget of $2,775,435 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2026 CNR/Non-Recurring Capital of $165,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2026 EDU Rate of $295 (unanimous)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Cromwell Water Pollution Control Authority held a public hearing on February 10, 2025, to consider the proposed 2025/2026 Sewer Assessment Budget, Sewer Usage Budget, Sewer CNR Fund, and Sewer User EDU Rate. No citizen comments were made, and no correspondence was read. The hearing was opened and closed without any decisions or approvals.

• Opened public hearing on proposed 2025/2026 sewer budgets and rates (all in favor)
• Closed public hearing with no citizen comments or decisions made (all in favor)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Authority will hold a public hearing to consider several proposed financial plans for the 2025/2026 period. Residents may provide input on the sewer assessment, usage budget, and user rates.

• Proposed 2025/2026 Sewer Assessment Budget
• Proposed 2025/2026 Sewer Usage Budget
• Proposed 2025/2026 Sewer CNR Fund
• Proposed 2025/2026 Sewer User EDU Rate

The Water Pollution Control Authority reviewed and approved the final sewer assessment budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, totaling $33,100. The budget includes line items for legal fees, data processing, contracted services, construction projects, postage, legal notices, printing, and prior year refunds. No bond interest or principal payments are included. The present fund balance as of 1/10/25 is $715,119.11.

• Approved FY 2025-26 sewer assessment budget of $33,100
• Maintained legal fees at $10,000
• Maintained data processing at $2,000
• Maintained contracted services at $4,500
• Maintained construction projects at $15,000
• Increased postage from $400 to $500
• Maintained legal notices at $800
• Maintained printing at $200

Library Commission

The Cromwell Library Commission met on February 10, 2025, and approved the agenda, the January 13, 2025 minutes as amended, and the Library Director's Report, Finance Report, and Statistics. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved agenda for February 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 13, 2025 as amended (unanimous)
• Accepted Library Director's Report, Finance Report, and Statistics (unanimous)

Library Commission

The Cromwell Library Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive updates from the Chair, Director, and Finance, and discuss old and new business. No specific major actions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from January 13, 2025
• Reports from Chairman, Library Director, and Finance

The Cromwell Library Commission held a regular meeting on February 10, 2025, and approved the agenda, the amended minutes of January 13, and the Library Director's Report, Finance Report, and Statistics. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved the meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Approved the January 13, 2025 minutes as amended (all in favor)
• Accepted the Library Director's Report, Finance Report, and Statistics (all in favor)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

This regular meeting of the Cromwell Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency was canceled by order of the chairman. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a request to amend the Town of Cromwell Zoning Regulations to introduce a new format, definitions, and a Use Table. The body will also consider a special permit for a garage facility and a permit for the Travelers Championship.

• Public hearing: Application #24-14 to amend Town of Cromwell Zoning Regulations for new format, definitions, and Use Table
• Public hearing: Application #24-28 for a special permit for garage facilities over 1,000 square feet at 17 North Ridge Drive
• New business: Application #25-01 for a special permit for the Travelers Championship at 1 Golf Club Road
• Discussion of Commission By-laws

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special permit for a 1,080 square foot garage at 17 North Ridge Drive, despite initial drainage concerns from the town engineer, which were resolved after review of the applicant's engineering plan. The commission also scheduled a public hearing for the Travelers Championship special permit application and continued the public hearing on the zoning regulation amendments. Bylaws were reviewed and corrections made, with a clean copy to be presented for approval at the next meeting.

• Approved special permit for 1,080 sq ft garage at 17 North Ridge Drive (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Travelers Championship special permit for March 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on zoning regulation amendments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 17, 2024 and January 7, 2025 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a public hearing to receive community comments regarding the future of athletic fields in the Town of Cromwell.

• Public hearing on the future of athletic fields

The Town Council held a public hearing to gather comment on the future of athletic fields, with discussion focused on a possible turf field at the Middle School or Pierson Park. No formal decision was made; the hearing was adjourned after public comment. The Building Committee noted a $3,138,073 bid savings and a $2,938,889 owner's contingency, with a rough estimate of $1 million for a turf field at the Middle School.

• Public hearing held on athletic fields future; no vote taken
• Adjourned public hearing at 7:58 p.m. (all in favor)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the future of athletic fields in Cromwell and consider a resolution to authorize the town manager to execute an easement agreement with Eversource for power distribution at the new Cromwell Middle School. Citizen comments will be heard.

• Discussion regarding the future of athletic fields in the Town of Cromwell
• Approve and adopt resolution for easement with Connecticut Light and Power (Eversource) at new Cromwell Middle School
• Citizen comments period

The Town Council held a special meeting to discuss the future of athletic fields, but made no decision, instead adding the topic to the February 12 regular meeting agenda. The only substantive action was approving a resolution directing the town manager to secure a power distribution easement with Eversource for the new Cromwell Middle School.

• Approved resolution for Eversource easement at new Cromwell Middle School (all in favor)
• Deferred athletic fields discussion to February 12 regular meeting

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will hold a special meeting on January 27, 2025. The primary agenda item is a discussion on whether to postpone a previously planned community conversation to a later date. The meeting also includes a call to order, open forum, and adjournment.

• Discussion to postpone the community conversation to a later date

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss new business including a waiver for sewer connection at 100 Nooks Hill Road, a maintenance bond release of $8,000.00 for Scheu Farm/Cortland Way, and the proposed 2025-2026 budget. Old business includes an update on the Evergreen Road Relief Sewer. Financial reports on receivables and budget will also be reviewed.

• 100 Nooks Hill Road — Waiver to connect to sanitary sewer
• Scheu Farm/Cortland Way — Maintenance Bond Release of $8,000.00
• 2025-2026 Budget discussion
• Evergreen Road Relief Sewer update
• Financial reports: Receivables/Delinquent Accounts, Budget Update, Bond & SIF Status

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority is proposing a sewer assessment budget of $33,100 for fiscal year 2025-2026. The agenda includes a balance sheet showing estimated revenues of $11,800 and a $21,300 transfer from fund balance. The current fund balance is $715,119.11. The board will discuss and likely vote on the budget.

• Proposed budget totals $33,100, identical to prior year except a $100 increase in postage
• Estimated revenue of $11,800 from assessment receipts, delinquent interest, and investment income
• Line items include $10,000 for legal fees, $15,000 for construction materials, and $4,500 for contracted services
• Transfer of $21,300 from Sewer Assessment Fund Balance to balance the budget
• Present fund balance as of January 10, 2025 is $715,119.11

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Authority is reviewing the proposed Sewer Usage Budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The plan outlines estimated expenditures and revenue, including a proposed usage rate of $295.00 per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU).

• Proposed 2025-2026 budget total of $2,775,435
• Proposed sewer usage rate of $295.00 per EDU
• Estimated sewage treatment costs of $1,149,497
• Proposed $17,000 purchase of a new portable Area Velocity Meter
• Proposed $65,000 for SCADA System Upgrades

The Cromwell Water Pollution Control Authority approved the proposed 2025-2026 sewer assessment budget of $33,100, an EDU rate of $295, and a sewer usage fund balance of $2,775,435. It also approved a waiver for 100 Nooks Hill Road to not connect to the sanitary sewer, subject to Health Department approval, and released an $8,000 maintenance bond for Scheu Farm-Cortland Way. A public hearing on the budget was set for February 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

• Approved agenda with amendment to add public hearing item (all in favor)
• Approved November 18, 2024 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved waiver to not connect to sanitary sewer for 100 Nooks Hill Road (all in favor)
• Approved $8,000 maintenance bond release for Scheu Farm-Cortland Way (all in favor)
• Approved 2025-2026 sewer assessment budget of $33,100 (all in favor)
• Approved 2025-2026 EDU rate of $295 (all in favor)
• Approved 2025-2026 sewer usage fund balance of $2,775,435 (all in favor)
• Set public hearing for February 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM for proposed sewer budget (all in favor)

Board of Finance

The regular Board of Finance meeting scheduled for January 23, 2025 has been cancelled because there were no agenda items to discuss.

Community Events Committee

The Community Events Committee elected Steve Wygonowski as permanent chairperson and filled several officer roles, including vice chair, secretary, and public relations lead. The committee discussed fundraising for a 2025 event, possibly a Mayor's Gala, and deferred appointments for business development and fundraising leads. No final decisions were made on event plans or budget.

• Elected Steve Wygonowski as Chairperson (all in favor)
• Appointed Craig Knell as Vice Chairperson (all in favor)
• Appointed JoAnn Doyle as Secretary (all in favor)
• Appointed Craig Knell as Public Relations Lead (all in favor)
• Appointed Faye Tine as Public Relations Lead (all in favor)
• Deferred appointment of Business Development Lead
• Deferred appointment of Fundraising Lead
• Approved agenda and minutes of December 5, 2024 special meeting (all in favor)

Community Events Committee

The committee will elect a permanent chairperson and appoint officers for public relations, business development, fundraising, and recruitment. Members will hold a workshop to plan 2025 events and discuss a partial dry run for a larger 2026 event. The body will also address establishing a social media presence and branding.

• Election of Permanent Chairperson
• Appointment of Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and leads for PR, Business Development, Fundraising, and Recruitment
• Workshop on 2025 event ideas, including a Mayor's Gala/Award Dinner to benefit 2026
• Discussion on establishing a town website and social media presence
• Identification of past major town event history

The Community Events Committee elected Steve Wygonowski as permanent chairperson and appointed officers for vice chair, secretary, public relations lead, and recruitment/volunteer lead. The committee discussed fundraising for a 2025 event, including a possible Mayor's Gala, and deferred appointments for business development and fundraising leads. No final decisions were made on event plans or fundraising.

• Elected Steve Wygonowski as Chairperson (all in favor)
• Appointed Craig Knell as Vice Chairperson (all in favor)
• Appointed JoAnn Doyle as Secretary (all in favor)
• Appointed Craig Knell as Public Relations Lead (all in favor)
• Appointed Faye Tine as Recruitment/Volunteer Lead (all in favor)
• Deferred appointment of Business Development Lead
• Deferred appointment of Fundraising Lead

Youth Advisory Board

The Cromwell Youth Advisory Board will discuss the Youth Voices Count Survey, plan the March 11 Family Resource Expo, and develop a priority matrix for the one-year YAB plan. Standing reports from schools, prevention, youth services, the Town Council, and the police department will be heard. Approval of December 17, 2024 meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Discussion of Youth Voices Count Survey results
• Planning for Family Resource Expo on March 11, 5:30 PM
• Open discussion on one-year YAB plan priority matrix
• Standing reports from Schools, Prevention, Youth Services, Town Council, and Police Department
• Approval of minutes from December 17, 2024 meeting

The Youth Advisory Board met and received grant funds for the Youth Voices Count Survey, scheduled for April 2025. They also discussed the upcoming Family Resource Expo on March 11, with vendor recruitment ongoing. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved agenda for January 21, 2025 meeting
• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Tabled priority matrix discussion for next meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The January 21, 2025 regular meeting of the Cromwell Planning & Zoning Commission has been cancelled by order of the chairman. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

Community Events Committee

This regular meeting of the Community Events Committee was cancelled. A special meeting has been scheduled for January 23rd instead.

• Regular meeting of January 16 cancelled
• Special meeting scheduled for January 23

LGBTQ Committee

The LGBTQ+ Committee will meet to conduct a check-in and a presentation on pronouns. The meeting is scheduled as a hybrid event at the Senior Center and via Zoom.

• Pronouns Presentation

Economic Development Commission

The Cromwell Economic Development Commission is holding a regular meeting with an agenda consisting primarily of procedural items: call to order, public comments, a report from the Director of Planning and Development, and approval of minutes from November 20, 2024. No new business, ordinances, contracts, or financial decisions are listed for discussion or action.

• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2024

The Economic Development Commission met and heard reports from the Planning Director, including updates on website improvements, the Brownfield Grant, revised zoning regulations, and the status of Popeye's building permit and the cannabis store. No formal decisions were made beyond routine approvals of the agenda and prior minutes.

• Seated Diane Wiegert as alternate (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 20, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 7:09pm (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for January 14, 2025, was canceled by order of the chairman.

The January 14, 2025 regular meeting of the Cromwell Zoning Board of Appeals was canceled by order of the chairman. No decisions were made or items discussed.

• Meeting canceled by order of the chairman

Senior Services

The Senior Services Commission will meet to discuss and potentially act on the FY26 budget requests and the congregate meal site server. The agenda also includes reports from the Director of Public Health, the Council Liaison, and the Human Services Director, along with approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of FY26 Budget Requests
• Discussion of Congregate Meal Site Server
• Approval of November 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Director of Public Health Report
• Human Services Director's Report

Senior Services Commission

The Senior Services Commission will consider FY26 budget requests and discuss the congregate meal site server. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and reports from the Director of Public Health, Council Liaison, and Human Services Director. No other substantive business is listed.

• Discussion of FY26 Budget Requests
• Discussion of Congregate Meal Site Server

The Senior Services Commission meeting on January 13, 2025, was largely procedural, approving the agenda and prior minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the commission heard reports from the Health Department and Town Council, and discussed upcoming budget requests for senior transportation, yoga instructor pay, and a new food server position.

• Approved January 13, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Library Commission

The Cromwell Library Commission met on January 13, 2025, and approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from December 9, 2024, and the Library Director's Report, Finance Report, and Statistics. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Library Director's Report, Finance Report, and Statistics (unanimous)

Library Commission

The Cromwell Library Commission holds a regular meeting with standard procedural items: approval of minutes, reports from the chairman, library director, and finance, and discussion of old and new business. No specific action items, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

The Cromwell Library Commission held a regular meeting on January 13, 2025, approving the agenda, the December 9, 2024 minutes, and the Library Director's Report, Finance Report, and Statistics. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved agenda for January 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted Library Director's Report, Finance Report, and Statistics (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Cromwell Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss a Sustainable Connecticut initiative and an update to the Open Space Plan. The agenda also includes a Town Planner report, approval of December 12, 2024 minutes, and public comments. No final votes or ordinances are scheduled; the items are primarily discussion and updates.

• Discussion of Sustainable Connecticut
• Update of Open Space Plan
• Farmland Preservation Committee update
• Town Planner report
• Approval of December 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Cromwell Conservation Commission regular meeting scheduled for January 9, 2025, has been canceled by order of the chairman. No items will be discussed or decided.

Town Council

The Cromwell Town Council will meet on January 8, 2025, to discuss and potentially decide on two key items: replacing the existing solid waste authority ordinance and reviewing plans for a turf field at Cromwell Middle School. The meeting will also include updates from various town departments, including finance, police, public works, and human services.

• Adopt and approve repeal of Ordinance 63 (Central Connecticut Solid Waste Authority) and replace with new ordinance to become a member
• Discussion and possible action regarding Turf Field at Cromwell Middle School
• Approval of December 11, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Budget report for fiscal year 2025 with year-to-date revenue and expenditures
• Presentation of proclamations and staff reports from CMS Building Committee and other liaisons

The Town Council voted unanimously to authorize the Mayor to hold a public hearing and special meeting on February 3 to discuss the future of athletic fields, including a possible turf field at Cromwell Middle School. The Council also repealed and replaced the Central Connecticut Solid Waste Authority ordinance, approved tax refunds, authorized a cemetery grant application, and approved two Cultural District Commission appointments. No final decision was made on the turf field itself.

• Authorized public hearing and special meeting on Feb. 3 for athletic fields discussion (unanimous)
• Repealed Ordinance 63 and replaced with new Central Connecticut Solid Waste Authority ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds #1-6 (unanimous)
• Authorized application for Neglected Cemetery Account Program Grant (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Cultural District Commission: Ann Grasso and Darlene M. Listro (unanimous)
• Approved December 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to hear comments on repealing Ordinance 63 (Central Connecticut Solid Waste Authority) and replacing it with a new ordinance to create and become a member of the Central Connecticut Solid Waste Authority (CCSWA). The proposed ordinance outlines the authority's purpose, membership structure, voting system, and governance. No other business is on the agenda.

• Public hearing on repeal of Ordinance 63 and adoption of new ordinance to create and join the Central Connecticut Solid Waste Authority

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency regular meeting scheduled for January 8, 2025, has been canceled by order of the chairman. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled; no agenda items considered

CMS Building Committee

The Cromwell Middle School Building Committee will discuss construction progress, Eversource updates, and potential new risks. They may take action on change orders and invoices related to the project budget.

• Review and possible approval of change orders
• Project budget and spending update
• Review of invoices with possible action
• Construction progress report
• Eversource update

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Application #24-14, a proposed rewrite of the zoning regulations including a new consolidated use table, definitions, and uses. The commission will also consider a special permit (Application #24-28) to allow construction of a detached garage larger than 1,000 square feet at 17 North Ridge Drive. Additional business includes reports from staff and approval of the December 3, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Application #24-14: amendment to zoning regulations to adopt new consolidated use table, definitions, and uses
• Consideration of Application #24-28: special permit for garage over 1,000 sq ft at 17 North Ridge Drive (applicant Joshua LaRosa)
• Approval of minutes from December 3, 2024 meeting
• Reports from Development Compliance Officer and Director of Planning and Development
• Review of previous applications status (including approved, withdrawn, and pending items)

The Planning and Zoning Commission re-elected Alice Kelly as Chair, Michael Cannata as Vice Chair, and Nick Demetriades as Secretary. It accepted and scheduled a special permit application for a garage at 17 North Ridge Drive for a February 2, 2025 public hearing. The public hearing on the comprehensive zoning regulation rewrite (Application #24-14) was continued, with further revisions to be circulated. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Re-elected Alice Kelly as Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Michael Cannata as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Nick Demetriades as Secretary (unanimous)
• Accepted and scheduled Application #24-28 for public hearing on Feb 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Application #24-14 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec 3, 2024 with correction (unanimous)