East Haven public meetings in 2025

Town Council Administrative Service Committee

The Administrative Service Committee is meeting to determine the agenda for the Town Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Fire Commission

The regular meeting of the East Haven Fire Commission scheduled for December 29, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered. The next meeting is set for January 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bradford Manor Firehouse.

Old Cemetery Board

The East Haven Old Cemetery Board will hold a Zoom meeting on Dec. 18, 2025. Items include approval of the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes, a treasurer’s report, updates on ongoing projects such as landscaping and entrance pavers, and discussion and approval of the 2026 meeting schedule. Public comment and old business will also be addressed.

• Approval of minutes – November 20, 2025 regular meeting
• Treasurer’s report
• Ongoing project reports (landscaping, bamboo concerns, retention wall, entrance pavers, plaque restoration, website/flyer updates, 2032 committee formation)
• Discussion and approval of the 2026 Old Cemetery Board meeting schedule

The board accepted the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes with corrections and approved the Treasurer’s Report. Members voted unanimously to adopt the proposed mission statement for the Old Cemetery webpage. The 2026 meeting schedule was also approved as written.

• Accepted November 20, 2025 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report showing $12,261.83 balance (unanimous)
• Approved mission statement for Old Cemetery website (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Old Cemetery Board meeting schedule (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The East Haven Board of Finance announced that the regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025, has been cancelled. No agenda items were presented.

East Haven Arts Commission

The East Haven Arts Commission will approve the minutes from the prior meeting, receive a financial report from Sharon, and discuss promotional activities for The Void booth. The commission will also receive updates from the Fundraising Committee on a Trivia Night and grant status, hear from the Performing Arts Committee, and review classes offered through the Recreation Department. Any new business will be considered before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Financial report presented by Sharon
• Promotion of The Void booth at opening
• Fundraising Committee updates: Trivia Night and grant status
• Classes offered through the Recreation Department

Economic Development Commission

The East Haven Economic Development Commission will consider approval of the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes and adopt the 2026 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes routine items such as a pledge of allegiance, correspondence, the Director’s Report, and an opportunity for public comment. No substantive policy or contract items are listed.

• Approval of Minutes from September 11, 2025
• Meeting Schedule for 2026
• Director’s Report
• Other New Business
• Public Comment

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting. It also approved the proposed meeting schedule for 2026, with a suggestion to skip a December meeting unless a special session is needed. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Town of East Haven Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission's regular meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or discussed at this meeting.

Board of Education

The East Haven Board of Education will hold a Data Review Workshop at the high school library. The agenda consists of a single item: a review of the enrollment study covering school years 2021 through the present. The meeting is open to the public in person and via live stream, with a recording posted afterward.

• Review of Enrollment Study (SY 2021‑Present)

The East Haven Board of Education approved the Custodian, Maintainers & Security contract with a 4‑Yes, 1‑No vote. It also approved out‑of‑state field trips to the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York and to the Boston Science Center/Boston Duck Tour with unanimous 5‑Yes votes. Additional approvals included the 2025‑2027 board committees, ad‑hoc committees for superintendent hiring and evaluation, a Behavioral Analyst contract, and a Family Resource Center Family Advocate contract, all passing with unanimous votes among members present.

• Approved Custodian, Maintainers & Security contract (4 Yes, 1 No)
• Approved Stephen Sondheim Theatre field trip (5 Yes, 0 No)
• Approved Boston Science Center & Duck Tour field trip (5 Yes, 0 No)
• Approved 2025‑2027 Board Committees (5 Yes, 0 No)
• Approved Ad Hoc Personnel Committee for Superintendent hiring (4 Yes, 0 No)
• Approved Ad Hoc Committee to develop Superintendent Evaluation tools (5 Yes, 0 No)
• Approved Behavioral Analyst contract (5 Yes, 0 No)
• Approved Family Resource Center Family Advocate contract (5 Yes, 0 No)

Board of Education

The Board will adopt the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes and hear various reports. In an executive session they will discuss the Custodian, Maintainers & Security contract. In the public portion they will consider approvals for that contract, two out‑of‑state field trips, the 2025‑2027 Board committees, a superintendent hiring committee, evaluation‑tool committees, a Behavioral Analyst contract, and a Family Resource Center Family Advocate contract.

• Executive session discussion of Custodian, Maintainers & Security contract
• Approval of Out‑of‑State Field Trip to Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York City
• Approval of Out‑of‑State Field Trip to Boston Science Center and Boston Duck Tour
• Approval of the 2025‑2027 Board Committees
• Approval of the Behavioral Analyst contract

Civil Service Commission

The East Haven Civil Service Commission will hold a regular meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 250 Main Street. The agenda includes the reading and approval of minutes, public comment, and old business regarding personnel for the Police, Fire, and Finance departments.

• Police Department: Police Officer C
• Fire Department: Firefighter D Paramedic/EMT, Battalion Chief, Fire Marshall
• Finance Department: Account Clerk II

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the minutes from previous meetings. It certified Michael Vuolo as Firefighter D and promoted Adam Ordway to Battalion Chief. The commission added the 2026 meeting schedule to the agenda and set regular meetings for the second Monday of each month unless it falls on a holiday.

• Approved minutes of Oct 14 2025 and Nov 12 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Certified employment of Firefighter D Michael Vuolo (unanimous)
• Certified promotion of Adam Ordway to Battalion Chief (unanimous)
• Added “2026 Meeting Schedule” to agenda (unanimous)
• Set regular meeting date as second Monday of month unless holiday (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:13 p.m. (unanimous)

Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission

The commission will meet to review the Director's report and receive an update regarding the rink. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes and a period for public comment.

• Rink update
• Director's report

The Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission approved the September meeting minutes with all members in favor. No other actions were taken. The commission then adjourned the meeting with unanimous support.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review site plans for a retail store and signage. The body will hold public hearings regarding a multi-family residential community and the construction of ten dwelling units on Coe Avenue.

• Application No. 25-35: Proposed text amendment for Mariner’s Park Ventures, LLC to allow multi-family residential use
• Application No. 25-37: Site Plan Review for A+G Contracting, Inc. to build ten dwelling units at 49, 57, 63 Coe Avenue
• Application No. 25-45: Site Plan Review for Sally Beauty at 75 Frontage Road
• Application No. 25-44: Resubdivision application for 312 Bradley Street to create two lots
• Application No. 25-43: Site Plan Review for a second sign at 320 Main Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a new sign for the Jimmy John location (Application 25-43) and approved the Sally Beauty retail relocation (Application 25-45). It also scheduled public hearings for Applications 25-44, 25-35, 25-37, and 25-29 to be held on January 7. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Application 25-43 sign addition (3-0)
• Approved Application 25-45 Sally Beauty retail location (3-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Application 25-44 (Jan 7) (3-0)
• Continued public hearing for Application 25-35 to Jan 7 (3-0)
• Continued public hearing for Application 25-37 to Jan 7 (3-0)
• Continued public hearing for Application 25-29 to Jan 7 (3-0)
• Continued prior meeting minutes to Jan 7 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Town Council

The East Haven Town Council meeting on December 2, 2025 will distribute notices of public hearings and an amended agenda. The council will also review actions and decisions from prior meetings. No specific agenda items, such as rezoning or contracts, are detailed in the provided documents.

Town Council Administrative Service Committee

The East Haven Town Council Administrative Service Committee will hold its regular meeting on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 250 Main Street, Lower Level Conference Room. The sole purpose of the meeting is to set the agenda for the Town Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025. No other agenda items are listed.

Fire Commission

The East Haven Fire Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 24, 2025 at the Bradford Manor Firehouse, 85 George Street. During an executive session, the commission will consider candidates for the positions of battalion chief and firefighter/EMT paramedic grade D. The commission may nominate and select candidates for these positions. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Executive session per Connecticut General Statutes §1-200
• Consideration of candidates for battalion chief
• Consideration of candidates for firefighter/EMT paramedic grade D
• Possible nomination and selection of candidates

The East Haven Board of Fire Commissioners promoted Adam Ordway to Battalion Chief and offered Michael Vuolo a conditional employment pending exams. Both actions were approved by roll‑call votes. The commission also entered and later exited executive session and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved promotion of Adam Ordway to Battalion Chief (3 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstention)
• Approved conditional employment offer to Michael Vuolo pending psychological and medical exams (4 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Entered executive session (all in favor)
• Exited executive session (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Old Cemetery Board

The Old Cemetery Board will approve the October 30, 2025 meeting minutes, hear the Treasurer’s Report, and receive updates on several ongoing projects, including landscaping, bamboo concerns, a retention wall, entrance pavers, plaque restoration, the board website/mission statement, and the formation of a 2032 Committee for the cemetery’s 325th anniversary. No new business items are listed beyond these reports.

• Approval of Minutes – October 30, 2025 Regular Meeting
• Treasurer’s Report
• Landscaping project update
• Retention wall project update
• Formation of 2032 Committee (325th Anniversary of the Old Cemetery)

The board approved the October 30, 2025 meeting minutes and the Treasurer’s Report, both unanimously. They authorized $200 for wreaths and greenery for holiday decorations, also unanimously. The board adopted a new mission statement for the cemetery’s web page and made a $75 donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted October 30, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved $200 purchase of wreaths and greenery (unanimous)
• Adopted mission statement for cemetery website (consensus)
• Made $75 donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The East Haven Zoning Board of Appeals will review minutes from three prior meetings. It will hear public hearings and discuss decisions on several variance applications, including deck and lot‑coverage requests and a house addition. The board will also consider an appeal by K.R. Robinson Associates regarding proposed above‑ground fuel tanks and alleged illegal expansion of a nonconforming use. Finally, the board will vote on the 2026 meeting schedule.

• App 25‑23 – variance request to extend front and rear decks and increase lot coverage at 429 Cosey Beach Ave Ext (R‑3 District)
• App 25‑24 – variance request for a 20’ × 24’ house addition at 3 Arthur Road (R‑2 District)
• App 25‑25 – appeal by K.R. Robinson Associates concerning fuel‑tank site plan and nonconforming use at 20 Thompson Avenue (LI‑3 District)
• App 25‑26 – variance request to elevate and relocate a house and increase lot coverage at 312 Cosey Beach Ave (R‑3 District)
• Approval of the 2026 Zoning Board meeting schedule

The Zoning Board approved Applications 25-23, 25-26, 25-27, and 25-28, each with a 5‑0 vote. It also continued Applications 25-17, 25-24, and 25-25 to the January 15, 2026 meeting, also by 5‑0 votes. Earlier motions to approve prior meeting minutes and to move agenda item 5a were carried unanimously.

• Approved August 21 and September 15, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Continued Application No. 25-17 to Jan 15, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Application No. 25-23 (5-0)
• Continued Application No. 25-24 to Jan 15, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Application No. 25-26 with staircase condition (5-0)
• Approved Application No. 25-27 with storage‑pod condition (5-0)
• Approved Application No. 25-28 with hardship condition (5-0)
• Continued Application No. 25-25 to Jan 15, 2026 (5-0)

Hagaman Memorial Library Board

The Hagaman Memorial Library Board will approve the minutes from its October 16, 2025 meeting. It will receive the treasurer’s and director’s reports and discuss old‑business items such as library flood updates and board purchases. New‑business items include expiring board member terms, library policies, and scheduling special meetings.

• Approve minutes from Board Meeting of October 16, 2025
• Discuss library flood updates
• Review board purchases
• Consider expiring board member terms
• Consider updates to library policies

The board approved spending up to $5,000 for the library’s grand reopening. It also approved five library policies that had been updated and accepted by the Connecticut State Library. Additional actions included adopting the October 2025 minutes, directing Amy Derbacher to contact Bill Newman about investment funds, and deciding no special meetings will be held before the January 2026 meeting.

• Approved October 2025 board minutes (motion carried)
• Approved five updated library policies (motion carried)
• Approved up to $5,000 for the library grand reopening (motion carried)
• Directed Amy Derbacher to contact Bill Newman for investment fund update
• Decided no special meetings before January 2026
• Added Public Comment item to the agenda
• Requested expiring board members submit reappointment letters by Jan 31 2026
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Education

The East Haven Board of Education is conducting an academic review workshop. The session focuses on data review and action planning for grades 6-12 BOY.

• 6-12 BOY Data Review & Action Planning

East Haven Arts Commission

The East Haven Arts Commission will meet to review financial reports and committee updates. The body will discuss promotional efforts for The Void and progress on fundraising initiatives.

• Promotion of The Void, including potential donations and emails to artists
• Fundraising Committee updates regarding Trivia Night
• Grant updates
• Performing Arts Committee updates

The East Haven Arts Commission approved a $100 donation to the EHHS drama club, with all members in favor and two members voting present due to a conflict of interest. Earlier, the commission also approved a $50 donation to The Void under the same voting conditions. The meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved $50 donation to The Void (all in favor, two present)
• Approved $100 donation to EHHS drama club (all in favor, two present)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (all in favor)

Board of Education

The East Haven Board of Education will consider approving a budget transfer for the 2024‑2025 fiscal year. It will also discuss and possibly adopt the schedule of Board meetings for 2026‑2027. Routine items include accepting the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Accept October 28, 2025 Board meeting minutes
• Discuss and possible action to approve the 2024‑2025 budget transfer
• Discuss and possible action to approve the schedule of BOE meetings for 2026‑2027
• Public comment period for citizens
• Superintendent’s report on woodworking class veterans fundraiser

The Board of Education elected Dr. Michele DeLucia as Chair, Patricia DePalma as Vice Chair, and Erika Santiago as Secretary. A motion to approve the 2024‑2025 budget transfer passed unanimously. The Board also approved the schedule of meetings for 2026‑2027.

• Dr. Michele DeLucia elected Board Chair (7-1)
• Patricia DePalma elected Vice Chair (6-0)
• Erika Santiago elected Secretary (7-1)
• 2024‑2025 budget transfer approved (8-0)
• 2026‑27 BOE meeting schedule approved (8-0)

Town Council

The council appointed Joseph Deko as permanent chair, Louis Pacelli as vice‑chair, and Roberta DeLuca as permanent clerk. It approved the 2026 meeting schedules for the Town Council and Administrative Services and set a Dec. 2, 2025 public hearing on a $166,000 fund‑transfer ordinance. The council also approved tentative collective bargaining agreements with the Town Hall Employee Union (Local 1303‑159) and the Public Service Employee Union (Local 1303‑119), both expiring June 30, 2028.

• Appointed Roberta DeLuca as temporary clerk (voice vote, all in favor)
• Appointed Joseph Deko as permanent chairperson (voice vote, all in favor)
• Appointed Louis Pacelli as permanent vice‑chairperson (voice vote, all in favor)
• Appointed Roberta DeLuca as permanent clerk (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved 2026 Town Council meeting schedule (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved 2026 Administrative Service meeting schedule (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved tentative collective bargaining agreement with East Haven Town Hall Employee Union, Local 1303‑159, expiring June 30, 2028 (roll call vote, all in favor)
• Approved tentative collective bargaining agreement with East Haven Public Service Employee Union, Local 1303‑119, expiring June 30, 2028 (roll call vote, all in favor)

Economic Development Commission

The Town of East Haven Economic Development Commission announced that the regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider personnel matters for the Police Department, including a specific officer and a sergeant exam. It will also review appointments for several Fire Department positions, such as captain, battalion chief, fire marshal, and a firefighter/paramedic. Additionally, the commission will discuss an appointment for an Account Clerk II in the Finance Department. The meeting includes roll call, public comment, and any other business before adjournment.

• Police Department – review of Police Officer C appointment
• Police Department – consideration of Sergeant exam
• Fire Department – appointments for Captain, Battalion Chief, Fire Marshal, and Firefighter D Paramedic/EMT
• Finance Department – appointment of Account Clerk II

The commission certified two new police officers and a police sergeant promotion, both effective Nov. 3, 2025. It approved two‑year eligibility lists for Police Officer C and Battalion Chief positions and selected candidates from those lists. The commission also certified fire department staffing selections and adjourned the meeting.

• Certified employment of Police Officer C hires Andrew Newkirk and Alexya Vega (unanimous)
• Established 2‑year Eligibility List for Police Officer C position (unanimous)
• Certified promotion of Raymond Wilson to Sergeant (unanimous)
• Established 2‑year Eligibility List for Battalion Chief position (unanimous)
• Certified top three names from Battalion Chief Eligibility List to fill one vacancy (unanimous)
• Certified top five Firefighter D/EMT/Paramedic names to fill three positions (2‑1)
• Removed Captain promotion from agenda (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission scheduled for November 12, 2025, has been cancelled.

Civil Service Commission

The East Haven Civil Service Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025 was canceled. A new meeting date will be set later. No agenda items were considered at this time.

Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission

The East Haven Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission will approve the meeting minutes, review any correspondence, and discuss new senior arts and crafts programs. The Director will give a report, and the public will have an opportunity to comment.

• Approval of Minutes
• Correspondence (if any)
• New Programs, Senior Arts and Crafts
• Director's Report
• Public Comments

The Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission voted to accept the minutes from the September meeting, with all members in favor. No correspondence or public comments were received. The commission then adjourned the meeting, also unanimously.

• Approved September meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Youth Services Commission

The commission will meet to review minutes and discuss past and upcoming events. The agenda consists of procedural items and open discussion.

The commission approved the November 5th meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. Commissioners discussed upcoming teen‑center events, school enrichment programs, and community initiatives. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made and carried. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The East Haven Planning and Zoning Commission has scheduled a public hearing for November 5, 2025. The agenda includes notices of actions, decisions, and meeting minutes from the same date.

• Public hearing scheduled for November 5, 2025
• Notice of actions and decisions for November 5, 2025
• Meeting minutes for November 5, 2025
• Amended agendas for November 5, 2025
• Documents available for review

Old Cemetery Board

The board will approve the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting and hear the treasurer’s report. It will receive updates on ongoing projects such as landscaping, bamboo concerns, a retention wall, entrance pavers, plaque restoration, and the cemetery website. New business includes forming a 2032 Committee to plan the cemetery’s 325th anniversary.

• Approval of minutes – August 28, 2025 regular meeting
• Treasurer’s report
• Ongoing project reports: landscaping, bamboo concerns, retention wall, entrance pavers, plaque restoration, website/mission statement
• New business: 2032 Committee for 325th anniversary of the Old Cemetery

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously accepted the Treasurer’s Report, noting a cash balance of $13,788.17 and a town stipend of $7,900.00. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned at 7:44 p.m.

• Accepted August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor, none opposed, no abstentions)
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report as read (all in favor, none opposed, no abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor, none opposed, no abstentions)

Board of Education

The East Haven Board of Education will meet to discuss and potentially approve a contract extension for B&B bus services. The board will also review purchase orders over $7,000 and invoices.

• Discussion and possible action on B&B bus contract and extension
• Review of purchase orders over $7,000
• Review of invoices

The board accepted the regular meeting minutes from October 14, 2025. It then approved the B&B Transportation contract and its extension, with six members voting yes and three voting no. The motion passed and the contract will move forward for finalization.

• Accepted Oct 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved B&B bus contract and extension (6‑3 vote)

Board of Education

The East Haven Board of Education is holding an academic review workshop. The body will review K-5 BOY data and engage in action planning.

• K-5 BOY Data Review & Action Planning

Town Council Administrative Service Committee

The East Haven Administrative Service Committee will meet on Oct. 27, 2025 at 250 Main Street to determine the items that will appear on the Town Council agenda scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. No other matters are listed on the agenda.

Fire Commission

The Fire Commission is reviewing the Chief's report regarding department operations, equipment maintenance, and facility updates. The body is discussing the design phase of the Station 3 addition and the process for filling leadership vacancies.

• Design build phase commenced for the Station 3 addition
• Application submitted to Regional Water Authority Emergency Responder Grant Program for rope rescue equipment
• Oral assessment panel for Battalion Chief vacancy scheduled for October 28, 2025
• 387 hydrants inspected to date
• Current vacancies for two firefighters and one battalion chief

Fire Commission

The East Haven Fire Commission will hold its regular meeting on Oct. 27, 2025. Commissioners will approve the minutes from the previous meeting, receive the Chief’s Report, and address any unfinished or new business. The agenda also includes a public session for community input.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Chief’s Report
• Unfinished business
• New business
• Public session

The Board of Fire Commission accepted the previous month's minutes and the Chief's Report, both by unanimous vote. No new or old business was presented. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:05 p.m.

• Accepted previous month's minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Chief's Report as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

East Haven Arts Commission

The commission will view a Zoom presentation about The Void project and consider acting as fiscal sponsor for artists Jules Genzano and Samantha Perrelli. They will vote on whether to accept the role as fiscal sponsor and promoter of The Void. The meeting also includes a financial report, fundraising committee updates, and updates on fall classes with the Recreation Department. Routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment are also on the agenda.

• Zoom presentation of The Void project for consideration as fiscal sponsor
• Vote on accepting role as fiscal sponsor and promoter of The Void
• Financial report
• Fundraising Committee updates, including Trolley Museum volunteer meeting
• Fall classes updates with the Recreation Department

The commission approved its October 21 minutes with all members in favor. It voted to act as fiscal sponsor for the artist project The Void, providing bank and tax ID information, with unanimous support. The meeting noted a current cash balance of $12,544.00. The session was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. with all in favor.

• Approved minutes – all in favor
• Approved fiscal sponsorship for The Void – all in favor
• Adjourned meeting – all in favor

Housing Authority

The East Haven Housing Authority will hold its regular meeting on October 20, 2025. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting, receiving a report from the director, discussing any old business, and providing a period for public comment. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the 4/14/2025 meeting
• Director's Report
• Discussion of old business
• Public comment period

The East Haven Housing Authority held its regular meeting on October 20, 2025. The only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and carried unanimously. No policy, budget, or program decisions were made.

• Adjournment motion approved unanimously (all in favor, none opposed)

Hagaman Memorial Library Board

The Hagaman Memorial Library Board will approve the minutes from its August 21, 2025 meeting. It will receive reports on staffing, building projects, circulation, and finances, and discuss old business including flood updates, a cooling system grant, and board purchases. New business includes adopting library policies and setting future meeting and holiday schedules.

• Approve minutes from Board Meeting of August 21, 2025
• Library Flood Updates
• Update on Cooling System Grant
• Board Purchases/Allocations
• Adopt Library Policies

The board approved the minutes from the August 2025 meeting. It adopted the 2026 meeting schedule, moving the April meeting from the 16th to April 23rd. The board also approved the 2026 holiday closing schedule and a $1,500 contribution to the staff holiday party.

• Approved August 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule, changing April meeting to April 23 (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 holiday closing schedule (motion carried)
• Approved $1,500 donation to staff holiday party (motion carried)

Board of Finance

The East Haven Board of Finance cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025.

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will meet to review old business regarding various municipal positions. Discussions include staffing and exams for the Police, Fire, Board of Education, and Finance departments.

• Police Department: Police Officer C and Sergeant Exam
• Fire Department: Captain, Battalion Chief, Fire Marshall, and Firefighter D Paramedic/EMT
• Board of Education: Secretary I
• Finance Department: Account Clerk II

Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission

The East Haven Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission's regular meeting scheduled for October 13, 2025 was cancelled. The cancellation was issued on October 8, 2025 because the date coincides with the Columbus Day holiday. No agenda items were considered or decided at this meeting.

Economic Development Commission

The East Haven Economic Development Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. Residents should note the cancellation.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider a petition for a change to the zoning map. The agenda includes site plans and floor plans provided by Elm City Architects L.L.C.

• Petition for a change to the zoning map
• Review of proposed lot division plan
• Review of proposed site development plan
• Review of 1st and 2nd floor plans from Elm City Architects L.L.C.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The East Haven Planning and Zoning Commission will review minutes from prior meetings and discuss a proposed settlement in a lawsuit regarding 360 Thompson Avenue. The body will also consider a zoning map change for 70 Elliot Street and site plan reviews for three Coe Avenue buildings.

• Review of prior meeting minutes
• Discuss proposed Stipulation for Judgment in 13 Carlson Place, LLC. v. Town of East Haven P&Z
• Public hearing for zoning map change at 70 Elliot Street to Planned Elderly Facilities District
• Site plan review for three multiple-dwelling buildings at 49, 57, 63 Coe Avenue
• Site plan modification for a conference room at 187 Half Mile Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled a public hearing for the A+G Contracting application (No. 25-37) on November 5, 2025, with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. It also approved the Benhaven conversion project (Application No. 25-38) subject to conditions that the work meet all state and local health codes, current building codes, and obtain fire‑marshal approval, again by a 4‑0 vote.

• Scheduled public hearing for Application 25-37 (A+G Contracting) on Nov 5, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Application 25-38 (Benhaven conversion) with health, building, and fire‑code conditions (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025, has been cancelled due to a change of date. A special meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2025.

Fire Commission

The Board of Fire Commission will meet to review reports from the Chief and Assistant Chief. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and does not list specific decisions or proposals.

The commission unanimously approved a motion to request Civil Service to post three firefighter/paramedic and three firefighter/EMT positions, including lateral transfers and entry‑level openings. The meeting also unanimously approved the minutes from the previous session. No other business was taken.

• Approved posting of 3 firefighter/paramedic positions (unanimous)
• Approved posting of 3 firefighter/EMT positions (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Fire Commission

The commission reviewed the department’s logistics, operations, finance, facilities, and personnel matters. It noted receipt of a $29,000 award from the 2024 AFG program for a brush‑fire skid unit to be mounted on a flat‑bed vehicle. The commission reported that Pratt & Whitney is borrowing retired Engine 6, with liability waivers signed, and that the new water main on Cosey Beach Avenue is complete. A kickoff meeting was held for the Station 3 construction project, with design drawings expected in early November and ground‑breaking planned shortly thereafter; the commission also opened the battalion‑chief promotional process and highlighted two vacant firefighter positions and one vacant battalion chief role.

• $29,000 grant award from the 2024 AFG program for a brush‑fire skid unit
• Pratt & Whitney loaned retired Engine 6; liability waivers completed through the Town Attorney
• Completion of the Regional Water Authority new main along Cosey Beach Avenue
• Kickoff meeting for Station 3 project; drawings expected early November, ground‑breaking to follow
• Battalion Chief promotional process opened; civil‑service exam to be administered for eligible captains

Fire Commission

The Fire Commission met to review the monthly Chief's report and approve staffing requests. The body decided to request Civil Service to post openings for several firefighter roles.

• Request to post for 3 FF/Paramedic positions
• Request to post for 3 FF/EMT positions
• Approval of lateral transfers and entry-level hiring for these roles

Town Council

The Administrative Service Committee is meeting to determine the agenda for the Town Council meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The agenda for the September 25, 2025, special meeting contains only procedural documents and a start time. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the provided text.

East Haven Arts Commission

The East Haven Arts Commission will hold a special meeting to elect its Executive Board officers. The commission will also discuss fall recreation classes and a scarecrow event.

• Election of Executive Board officers
• Discussion of Fall Recreation Classes
• Discussion of scarecrow event

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and deliberate on three applications. These include requests for zoning variances for residential properties and an appeal of a Zoning Enforcement Officer's order.

• Application No. 25-18: Variance request for a garage and front porch at 82 Glenmoor Drive
• Application No. 25-19: Variance request to extend a detached deck at 114 Morgan Avenue
• Application No. 25-17: Appeal of a July 24, 2025 Zoning Enforcement Officer order for 480 Shorth Beach Road

The board approved the corrected July 17, 2025 minutes and the July 29, 2025 special meeting minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved Application No. 25‑18, granting a variance for a front porch and garage relocation at 82 Glenmoor Drive, also by a 5‑0 vote. The board approved Application No. 25‑19, allowing a deck to cover a storm‑water unit at 114 Morgan Avenue, again by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 29, 2025 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Application No. 25-18 variance for 82 Glenmoor Drive (5-0)
• Approved Application No. 25-19 deck over storm‑water unit at 114 Morgan Avenue (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for Application No. 25-19 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Finance

The Regular meeting of the East Haven Board of Finance scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025, has been cancelled.

East Haven Arts Commission

The East Haven Arts Commission announced that its regular meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. has been canceled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or decision.

Economic Development Commission

The commission will conduct routine business, including approving the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting, reviewing correspondence, and hearing the Director's Report. It will also consider any other new business and allow public comment before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2025
• Director’s Report
• Public Comment

Economic Development Commission

The Regular Hearing Committee Meeting scheduled for September 8, 2025, has been cancelled.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The East Haven Planning and Zoning Commission approved several applications, including a limo service with vehicle limits, a new Priyal Garala facility, and an ice cream parlor. It also approved a planning update and scheduled public hearings for a multi‑family amendment, an elderly facilities district, and an outdoor‑dining request. The commission denied the zoning expansion request for 54 Foxon Hill Road by a 3‑1 vote. All motions were carried with the recorded vote counts.

• Approved Application No. 25-32 (limo service) with vehicle limits, vote 4-0
• Approved Application No. 25-37 (Priyal Garala facility), vote 4-0
• Approved Application No. 25-26 (planning update), vote 4-0
• Approved Application No. 25-28 (ice cream parlor), vote 4-0
• Denied Application No. 25-27 (zoning expansion), vote 3-1
• Scheduled public hearing for Application No. 25-35 (multi‑family amendment) on Nov 5, vote 4-0
• Scheduled public hearing for Application No. 25-36 (elderly facilities district) on Oct 9, vote 4-0
• Scheduled public hearing for Application No. 25-29 (outdoor dining) on Nov 5, vote 4-0

Youth Services Commission

The East Haven Youth Services Commission met on September 2, 2025. Commissioners accepted the prior meeting minutes with all members in favor. The meeting included reports on upcoming festivals, the new Teen Impact Alliance, and other youth activities. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 PM was made and seconded.

• Accepted meeting minutes (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will hold public hearings to determine if cease and desist orders for three separate properties should remain in effect, be revised, or be withdrawn. The Commission may require property owners to submit professional restoration plans if orders are revised.

• Show cause hearing for 109 and 117 Old Town Highway regarding May 6, 2025 order
• Show cause hearing for 192 Coe Avenue and 60 Coleman Street regarding July 2, 2025 order
• Show cause hearing for 405 North High Street regarding August 19, 2025 order
• Update on supplemental soil scientist report for 109 Old Town Highway

Board of Finance

The East Haven Board of Finance will hold a special meeting to review and refer to the Town Council the costs for building maintenance and the animal shelter. The agenda lists specific wage and equipment expenses totaling $166,000 for building maintenance and $38,570.50 for the animal shelter.

• Refer building maintenance costs ($166,000) to Town Council
• Refer animal shelter costs ($38,570.50) to Town Council
• Review Snow & Ice Wage expenses ($46,000)
• Review Bldg & Ground Main expenses ($120,000)
• Review Animal Shelter wage and equipment expenses

At the special meeting, the Board voted to refer the Public Service‑Building Maintenance budget request of $166,000 to the Town Council. The Board also voted to refer the Animal Shelter budget request of $38,570.50 to the Town Council. Both motions were carried unanimously.

• Referred Public Service‑Building Maintenance budget ($166,000) to Town Council (motion carried)
• Referred Animal Shelter budget ($38,570.50) to Town Council (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals closed the public hearing and voted unanimously to approve Application No. 25-16 for 186 Beach Avenue, requiring no sheet rock in the attic, construction on the existing footprint, a dumpster on site, and storage in a container. The board also unanimously approved Application No. 25-12 (CAM) for the same address. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Closed public hearing (4-0)
• Approved Application No. 25-16, 186 Beach Avenue with conditions (no sheet rock, same footprint, dumpster, container) (4-0)
• Approved Application No. 25-12 (CAM), 186 Beach Avenue (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Finance

The board voted to refer the Public Service‑Building Maintenance budget items (total $166,000) to the Town Council. It also voted to refer the Animal Shelter budget items (total $38,570.50) to the Town Council. Both motions were carried unanimously.

• Refer Public Service‑Building Maintenance budget ($166,000) to Town Council – motion carried
• Refer Animal Shelter budget ($38,570.50) to Town Council – motion carried

Board of Finance

The Regular meeting of the East Haven Board of Finance scheduled for Wednesday, August 20, 2025, has been cancelled.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved three applications: a dormer addition at 56 David Drive, a porch and deck relocation at 20 South Street, and a front porch built without a permit at 3 Rowe Court. It moved Applications 25-16 and 25-12 to the end of the agenda and continued them to August 21. The board also allowed a revised 82 Glenmoor Drive application to be presented at the September meeting. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Moved Applications 25-16 and 25-12 to end of agenda (5-0)
• Approved Application No. 25-13 (dormer addition) (5-0)
• Approved Application No. 25-14 (porch and deck relocation) (5-0)
• Approved Application No. 25-15 (front porch built without permit) (5-0)
• Continued Applications 25-16 and 25-12 to August 21 (5-0)
• Allowed revised 82 Glenmoor Drive application for September meeting (5-0)
• Accepted minutes from Jan 16, 2025 (5-0)
• Accepted minutes from May 29, 2025 (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved Applications 25-13, 25-14, and 25-15 unanimously. It also voted to defer Applications 25-16 and 25-12 to the August 21 meeting and to consider a revised 82 Glenmoor Drive application at the September meeting. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Application 25-13 (pitch change with dormer) – 5-0
• Approved Application 25-14 (setback change and deck relocation) – 5-0
• Approved Application 25-15 (existing porch built without permit) – 5-0
• Allowed revised 82 Glenmoor Drive application to be heard at September meeting – 5-0
• Continued Applications 25-16 and 25-12 to August 21 meeting – 5-0
• Moved Applications 25-16 and 25-12 to end of agenda – 5-0

Civil Service Commission

The commission unanimously certified two new public safety dispatchers and recertified the dispatcher eligibility list. It also certified the employment of the new Manager of Accreditation and Crime Analysis. The body approved new testing procedures for the Battalion Chief position, for Firefighter D‑EMT and Firefighter D‑Paramedic I positions, and for the Account Clerk II position. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Certified Public Safety Dispatcher Bianca Apuzzo (unanimous)
• Certified Public Safety Dispatcher Amalia Barroso (unanimous)
• Recertified Certified Public Safety Dispatcher eligibility list (unanimous)
• Certified Manager of Accreditation and Crime Analysis Caitlin Mulhern (unanimous)
• Approved testing process for Battalion Chief per MOU (unanimous)
• Approved testing process for Firefighter D‑EMT and Firefighter D‑Paramedic I (unanimous)
• Approved testing process for Account Clerk II (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board approved waiving the reading of the June 18 minutes. It approved a $386 advertising fee transfer, referred a $39,645 building‑maintenance funding request to the Town Council, approved a $3,400.29 equipment transfer for computers and printers, and approved an $11,491.10 legal‑services transfer. All motions passed unanimously.

• Waived reading and approved June 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $386 advertising fee transfer (unanimous)
• Referred $39,645 building‑maintenance funding request to Town Council (unanimous)
• Approved $3,400.29 transfer for new computers and printers (unanimous)
• Approved $11,491.10 transfer for legal and lawyer services (unanimous)

Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April meeting, with all members in favor. No correspondence was received. Members discussed beach lifeguards, splash pad repairs, programs and rink activities. A motion to end the meeting was made and seconded; the outcome was not recorded.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to end meeting made and seconded (outcome not recorded)

Youth Services Commission

The Youth Services Commission unanimously accepted the previous meeting minutes. Commissioners discussed upcoming movie nights, field trips, and community events, but no formal actions were taken on those items. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 PM was made by Commissioner Arcangelo and seconded by Commissioner Burrell.

• Accepted meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:43 PM was made and seconded

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board approved the 9‑ft fence variance for Thompson Gardens West (Application 25‑10) by a 5‑0 vote. It denied the side‑yard variance for 82 Glenmoor Drive (Application 25‑5) by a 3‑2 vote. It also rejected the variance request for 85 Morgan Avenue (Application 25‑4) by a 3‑2 vote and continued several other applications to the July 17 meeting.

• Approved 9‑ft fence variance for 140 Thompson Street (5‑0)
• Denied side‑yard variance for 82 Glenmoor Drive (3‑2)
• Rejected variance request for 85 Morgan Avenue (3‑2)
• Continued application for 3 Seneca Trail to July 17 (5‑0)
• Continued application for 186 Beach Avenue to July 17 (5‑0)
• Continued application for 8 Morgan Terrace to July 17 (5‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied two residential applications: 25-4 for 85 Morgan Ave. and 25-5 for 82 Glenmoor Dr. It approved application 25-10 for Thompson Gardens West at 140 Thompson St. Applications 25-11 was withdrawn, and applications 25-12, 25-2, 25-7, and 25-8 were continued to the July 17, 2025 meeting.

• Denied Application 25-4 – 85 Morgan Ave.
• Denied Application 25-5 – 82 Glenmoor Dr.
• Approved Application 25-10 – 140 Thompson St.
• Withdrawn Application 25-11 – 186 Beach Ave.
• Continued Application 25-12 – 186 Beach Ave. to July 17, 2025
• Continued Application 25-2 – 8 Morgan Terr. to July 17, 2025
• Continued Application 25-7 – 3 Seneca Trl. to July 17, 2025
• Continued Application 25-8 – 3 Seneca Trl. to July 17, 2025

Economic Development Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 16 meeting and the Director’s Report. It approved several zoning updates, including new food service establishments at 418 Main Street and new signage at 655 Main Street. The commission approved multiple site‑plan reviews and modifications, approving applications 25‑12, 25‑13, 25‑9, 25‑14, 25‑16, 25‑17 and denying application 25‑4. No public comments were received and the meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 16 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Director’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved new food service establishments at 418 Main Street (Lena y Fuego and Tequeria Mexicana #1)
• Approved new building signage at 655 Main Street for Bobby Crabtree dealership
• Approved Site Plan Review Application 25‑12 for Hemingway Rental Associates (with conditions)
• Approved Site Plan Review Application 25‑13 for Frontage Road Shopping Center (Starbucks)
• Denied Site Plan Review Application 25‑4 for live poultry retail store at 672 Main Street
• Approved Text Amendment Application 25‑7 to allow restaurants in CD zoning district

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 14 and May 14 meetings. It also unanimously approved starting written‑exam testing for the Board of Education Secretary I vacancy and for the Finance Department Account Clerk II vacancy. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:12 p.m.

• Approved April 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved testing for Board of Education Secretary I position (unanimous)
• Approved testing for Finance Account Clerk II position (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:12 p.m. (unanimous)

Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission

The Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission approved the minutes from the April meeting. The motion was made by Sue Crisafi, seconded by Christine Ucich, and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The East Haven Planning and Zoning Commission approved applications 25-14, 25-16, and 25-17. A petition to amend the zoning regulations (application 25-15) and an application from CPDE East Haven, LLC (application 25-18) were set for public hearings on July 2, 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Application 25-14 – 167 Commerce Street (Matthew Murphy)
• Approved Application 25-16 – 474 Main Street (Zujeiry Garcia)
• Approved Application 25-17 – 75 Frontage Road (Sportech Venues)
• Scheduled public hearing for Application 25-15 – zoning text amendment petition (July 2, 2025)
• Scheduled public hearing for Application 25-18 – 990 Foxon Road (July 2, 2025)

Town Council

The East Haven Town Council unanimously approved several actions, including a $33,000 transfer from the Contingency account to the Electricity account, setting a July 1 public hearing on itinerant vendors, and authorizing Mayor Carfora to contract generator service for the police department. The council also approved the fiscal suspense list, a trash consortium contract with GBRSWIC, and a blight‑related fines ordinance. All items were approved by voice vote with no opposition.

• Approved $33,000 transfer from Contingency to Electricity (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved July 1, 2025 public hearing date to amend itinerant vendor ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved generator service contract for East Haven Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal 2024‑2025 suspense list (unanimous)
• Approved trash consortium contract with GBRSWIC (unanimous)
• Approved blight and fine‑rate ordinance (unanimous)

Town Council

The East Haven Town Council unanimously approved a $33,000 transfer from the Contingency account to the Electricity account. It also set a July 1, 2025 public hearing on amending the itinerant vendor ordinance and authorized agreements for generator service at the police department and a trash‑consortium contract. The council approved the fiscal 2024‑2025 suspense list and a blight‑related fine‑rate ordinance.

• Approved $33,000 transfer from Contingency to Electricity (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing date of July 1, 2025 for itinerant vendor ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to contract Generators On Demand, LLC for police department generator service (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal 2024‑2025 suspense list (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to enter trash consortium contract with GBRSWIC (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance on blight and fine‑rate structuring (unanimous)

Old Cemetery Board

The board approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting. The board approved the treasurer’s report showing a balance of $8,650.70. The board adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer’s report showing $8,650.70 balance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The East Haven Zoning Board of Appeals postponed the public hearing for Application 25-5 (Paul and Trisha Norwood, 82 Glenmoor Drive) to the June 26, 2025 regular meeting. It also closed the public hearing for Application 25-2 (Ralph Mauro, 8 Morgan Terrace) and continued it to the June 26, 2025 regular meeting.

• Continued public hearing for Application 25-5 (Norwood) to June 26, 2025
• Continued public hearing for Application 25-2 (Mauro) to June 26, 2025

Board of Finance

The Board approved the April 16 minutes by unanimous consent. It referred a $397,376.70 addition to the FY24‑25 Suspense Tax Book to the Town Council. It also referred the rink’s $33,000 electricity and $33,000 contingency items to the Town Council and amended registrar of voters account entries totaling $7,500, all with unanimous approval.

• Approved April 16 minutes (unanimous)
• Referred $397,376.70 addition to Suspense Tax Book to Town Council (unanimous)
• Referred rink electricity $33,000 and contingency $33,000 to Town Council (unanimous)
• Amended registrar of voters accounts to correct descriptions and account numbers, $7,500 total (unanimous)

Fire Commission

The commission voted unanimously to approve the previous month's minutes. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned. No other business or decisions were taken.

• Approved previous month's minutes – unanimous vote
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous vote

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board postponed the public hearings for applications 25-4 and 25-5 to the May 29 special meeting. It also postponed the opening hearings for applications 25-7 and 25-8 to the June 26 regular meeting. Application 25-9 was approved with a condition.

• Application 25-4 hearing continued to May 29 special meeting
• Application 25-5 hearing continued to May 29 special meeting
• Application 25-7 opening hearing continued to June 26 regular meeting
• Application 25-8 opening hearing continued to June 26 regular meeting
• Application 25-9 approved with a condition

Hagaman Memorial Library Board

The board approved the March 2025 meeting minutes. It elected the 2025‑26 officers: Amy Derbacher as Chairperson, Melissa Meagher as Vice‑Chair, Christopher Brown as Secretary, and Katy Klarman as Treasurer. The board also adopted the Library of Things Borrower’s Agreement and Use Policy. Ongoing flood repairs and outreach programs were discussed but no further actions were decided.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Elected 2025‑26 officers; slate accepted by vote of Christopher Brown
• Adopted Library of Things Borrower’s Agreement and Use Policy (motion carried)

Civil Service Commission

The commission unanimously voted to remove all failed candidates from the Police Officer C eligibility list and certify the one candidate who passed the background investigation. They also unanimously certified the eligibility list for the Secretary II position. The commission then unanimously certified Belinda Phetchampa’s employment as Secretary II and ordered a standard probation letter be sent. The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

• Certified remaining candidate for Police Officer C (unanimous vote)
• Certified eligibility list for Secretary II (unanimous vote)
• Certified employment of Belinda Phetchampa as Secretary II (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:08 p.m. (unanimous vote)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

At the regular meeting on May 14, 2025, the East Haven Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission considered the 109 Old Town Highway matter. The Commission voted to continue the show‑cause hearing until the June 11, 2025 regular meeting. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Continued show‑cause hearing for 109 Old Town Highway (no vote tally recorded)

Planning and Zoning Commission

At the May 7, 2025 meeting, the East Haven Planning and Zoning Commission approved several applications, some with conditions, and denied one. Approvals include projects on Clark Ave., Hemingway Ave., Frontage Rd., Foxon Rd., and another on Frontage Rd. The denial was for a proposal at 672 Main St. The commission also approved two items effective June 16, 2025.

• Application 25-11 – Whispering Winds Realty, LLC., 37 Clark Ave. approved
• Application 25-12 – Daniel S. LaMontagne for Hemingway Rental Associates, LLC., 365 Hemingway Ave. approved with conditions
• Application 25-13 – Frontage Road Shopping Center, LLC., 32 Frontage Rd. approved with conditions
• Application 25-4 – Edward Fernandez, 672 Main St. denied without prejudice
• Application 25-5 – Planning and Zoning Commission approved effective June 16, 2025
• Application 25-7 – on behalf of Timothy J. Lee for Sada Shiu, LLC. approved effective June 16, 2025
• Application 25-9 – on behalf of CPDE East Haven, LLC., 990 Foxon Rd. approved with conditions
• Application 25-10 – Sportech Venues, Inc., 75 Frontage Rd. approved effective June 16, 2025

Town Council

The East Haven Town Council approved the meeting minutes, several tax refunds, a tax‑relief ordinance for spouses of first responders who died in the line of duty, and authorized the mayor to sign a Master Municipal Agreement for rights‑of‑way projects. All motions passed by voice vote with unanimous support.

• Approved meeting minutes (voice vote, all in favor)
• Added Item #6.1 "Master Municipal Agreement for Rights of Way Projects" to agenda (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved refund $2,602.24 to Colin McCune (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved refund $2,841.73 to Colin McCune (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved refund $2,415.71 to Keong Ting Soo (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved refund $3,444.49 to Highlands Property Rentals LLC (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved ordinance providing tax relief to spouses of first responders who died in the line of duty (voice vote, all in favor)
• Authorized Mayor Joseph A. Carfora to sign the Master Municipal Agreement for Rights of Way Projects (voice vote, all in favor)

Fire Commission

The East Haven Fire Commission approved the prior month's minutes with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other business, new or unfinished, was presented.

• Approved previous month's minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Old Cemetery Board

The Old Cemetery Board approved the minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting and the treasurer’s report showing a balance of $9,190.70, each by unanimous vote. The board then voted to adjourn the meeting. No other motions were decided.

• Accepted February 27, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted treasurer’s report showing $9,190.70 balance (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Town Council

The East Haven Town Council enacted an ordinance adopting the town and Board of Education budget for fiscal year 2025‑26, totaling $110,716,325 in appropriations. The council also fixed the real‑estate and personal‑property tax rate at 33.44 mills and the motor‑vehicle tax rate at 32.46 mills, the state‑mandated cap. All motions were approved by unanimous voice vote.

• Adopted town and Board of Education budget for FY 2025‑26 (unanimous voice vote)
• Fixed real‑estate and personal‑property tax rate at 33.44 mills (unanimous voice vote)
• Fixed motor‑vehicle tax rate at 32.46 mills (unanimous voice vote)
• Decreased Legal appropriation by $8,850 (approved)
• Increased Town Council appropriation by $7,350 (approved)
• Increased Town Council Clerk appropriation by $900 (approved)
• Increased Police Clerk appropriation by $600 (approved)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the application at 57 Elm Street and denied the application at 182 Beach Avenue. Three other applications were continued for further public hearing on later dates. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved Application No. 25-3 – 57 Elm Street (Sergey and Karine Kapchits)
• Denied Application No. 25-6 – 182 Beach Avenue (John S. Emidy and Martha Valdez)
• Continued public hearing for Application No. 25-2 – 8 Morgan Terrace to May 29, 2025 special meeting
• Continued public hearing for Application No. 25-4 – 85 Morgan Avenue to May 15, 2025 regular meeting
• Continued public hearing for Application No. 25-5 – 82 Glenmoor Drive to May 15, 2025 regular meeting

Town Council

The Hearing Committee recommended that the full Council adopt the 2025‑2026 Budget Ordinance for both the Town and the Board of Education. The motion was approved by voice vote with all members in favor and no opposition. The public hearing was then formally closed.

• Hearing Committee recommended adoption of the 2025‑2026 Budget Ordinance (voice vote, all in favor)
• Council approved the recommendation to adopt the 2025‑2026 town budget (voice vote, all in favor)
• Motion to close the public hearing was moved, seconded, and approved

Town Council

The Town Council held a public hearing on the 2025‑2026 fiscal year budget for the Board of Education. No members of the public offered comments. Councilwoman Lesco moved, and Vice Chairman Pacelli seconded, a motion to close the hearing, which was adopted. The Finance Director agreed to supply monthly Board of Education appropriation data to Councilwoman Cesare.

• Closed public hearing (motion adopted)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance unanimously approved the special meeting minutes from March 18, 2025 and March 25, 2025. Motions to add Recreation and Tax Collector items to the agenda were also approved. The board discussed a $7,000 Town Clerk expense and a water‑bill transfer of $8,000, but no vote on those items was recorded.

• Approved March 18, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 25, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved addition of Recreation item to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved addition of Tax Collector item to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved motion to discuss Town Clerk $7,000 expense (unanimous)
• Approved motion to discuss $8,000 water‑bill transfer (unanimous)

East Haven Arts Commission

The Arts Commission accepted the March 18 minutes. It approved new hires and stipends for the upcoming season, adopted the show lineup of Zombie Prom and The Wizard of Oz, and allocated $500 for a replacement table saw. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m.

• Approved acceptance of March 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new hires and stipends for upcoming season (unanimous)
• Approved show choices (Zombie Prom, The Wizard of Oz) with adjusted numbers (unanimous)
• Approved $500 allocation to purchase a new table saw (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The commission approved the March 10, 2025 minutes and moved directly to the Battalion Chief item. It authorized written‑and‑oral exams for the Battalion Chief and Police Sergeant positions, set the exam weightings and passing score, and certified the top candidates for Public Safety Dispatcher, including James McCarthy. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Suspended agenda order to address Battalion Chief item (unanimous)
• Authorized Battalion Chief test: written 25%, oral 75%, passing score 70 (unanimous)
• Certified top two names for Public Safety Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Authorized Police Sergeant test: written 40%, oral 60%, passing score 70 (unanimous)
• Added Certified Public Safety Dispatcher item to agenda (unanimous)
• Certified James McCarthy for Certified Public Safety Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:23 p.m. (unanimous)

Housing Authority

The board approved the minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting. It then approved the five‑year Public Housing Authority (PHA) plan. The meeting was adjourned. No old business or public comments were recorded.

• Approved minutes from 1/13/25 (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved 5-year PHA Plan (all in favor, none opposed)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor, none opposed)

Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission

The Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March meeting. It also unanimously approved the new fee schedule for ice‑rink rentals for the 2025‑2026 season. No other motions were adopted. The commission discussed upcoming programs such as pickle‑ball lessons, bocce courts, and playground flooring.

• Approved March meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved new ice‑rink rental fees for 2025‑2026 (all in favor)

Town Council

The council voted 2/3 to enter an executive session to discuss strategy for the pending Mauro v. Town litigation. After the executive session, the council approved the proposed settlement of the lawsuit. No other actions were taken.

• Entered executive session (2/3 vote)
• Approved proposed settlement of Mauro v. Town

Planning and Zoning Commission

The East Haven Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled a public hearing for the Sportech Venues, Inc. project at 75 Frontage Road for the May 7, 2025 regular meeting. It also denied Application 25‑3 submitted by Mohamed Alraishani and Ahmet Ekiz for 744 Foxon Road, without prejudice.

• Scheduled public hearing for Sportech Venues, Inc., 75 Frontage Road (May 7, 2025)
• Denied Application 25‑3 for 744 Foxon Road without prejudice

Town Council

At its regular meeting on April 4, 2025, the East Haven Town Council approved a new ordinance regulating short‑term residential rentals. The ordinance adds Article VI, Sections 10‑115 through 10‑132, to the East Haven Code of Ordinances, defining terms, prohibitions, permit requirements, and enforcement procedures. The Mayor signed the ordinance on the same day, making it effective immediately.

• Adopted short‑term residential rental ordinance (no vote tally provided)
• Mayor signed the ordinance on April 4, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

The East Haven Planning and Zoning Commission approved the application by Michael Gigliotti (850 Foxon Rd.) and the application by Anthony Miller (259 Commerce St.) with conditions. It also approved the commission’s own Application No. 22-07. Several other applications were scheduled for a public hearing on May 7, 2025, or continued to future meetings.

• Approved Michael Gigliotti application (850 Foxon Rd.) with conditions
• Approved Anthony Miller application (259 Commerce St.) with conditions
• Approved Application No. 22-07 (Commission) without conditions
• Scheduled Timothy J. Lee for Sada Shiu, LLC. application (25-7) for public hearing on May 7, 2025
• Scheduled CPDE East Haven, LLC. application (25-9) for public hearing on May 7, 2025
• Continued Mohamed Alraishani and Ahmet Ekiz application (25-3) to April 9, 2025 special meeting
• Continued Edward Fernandez application (25-4) to May 7, 2025 regular meeting
• Continued Planning and Zoning Commission application (25-5) to May 7, 2025 regular meeting

Town Council

The Town Council approved the minutes from the April 1 meeting. It approved a $33,700 transfer of funds to other contractual services. The council approved the short‑term rental ordinance and set a May 6, 2025 public hearing for the tax‑relief ordinance for spouses of first responders who died in the line of duty, while also removing the blight ordinance from the agenda and scheduling a hearing for it on the same date. The council noted that $100‑per‑day fines will be enforced on three parcels that fail to comply with blight regulations.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Approved $33,700 fund transfer (Bus Transportation $3,700 and Part‑time wages $30,000 to Other Contractual Services)
• Approved ordinance related to short‑term rentals
• Set public hearing for tax‑relief ordinance (May 6, 2025)
• Removed blight ordinance from agenda and set public hearing (May 6, 2025)
• Authorized $100 per day fines for non‑compliance on three blight parcels

Town Council

The East Haven Town Council approved the meeting minutes and a $33,700 fund transfer. It set a public hearing for a tax‑relief ordinance for spouses of fallen first responders on May 6, 2025. The blight‑related ordinance was removed and also scheduled for a May 6 hearing. The short‑term rentals ordinance was approved.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Approved $33,700 transfer of funds between budget accounts
• Set public hearing for tax‑relief ordinance on May 6, 2025
• Removed blight ordinance; public hearing set for May 6, 2025
• Approved short‑term rentals ordinance

Fire Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It also voted to reissue the posting and written exam for the Battalion Chief position after only one candidate was received. No new business, public session, or executive session was presented. The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

• Approved previous month's minutes (unanimous)
• Reissued Battalion Chief posting and written exam (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The council heard Mayor Carfora’s State of the Town and budget address, updates on police, fire, recreation, youth services, and the town’s credit rating. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance approved revisions to the Capital Improvement Plan, adding $75,996.00 to the Engineering Department and reallocating $15,000.00 from Building Repairs to the 1YD Mason Dump Plow/Sander. The Board referred a $33,700.00 recreation contract request to the Town Council. It also approved $5,950.00 for Planning & Zoning office supplies and advertising, and $4,000.00 for ZBA advertising, moving the funds from contingency accounts. All motions were carried.

• Approved $75,996.00 addition to Engineering and $15,000.00 reallocation in Capital Improvement Plan (motion carried)
• Referred $33,700.00 recreation contract to Town Council (motion carried)
• Approved $5,950.00 reallocation for Planning & Zoning advertising, other contractual services, and office supplies (motion carried)
• Approved $4,000.00 reallocation for ZBA advertising from contingency (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board denied Application 24-29 for 600 Thompson Street. Applications 25-2 (8 Morgan Terrace) and 25-3 (57 Elm Street) were continued to the April 17, 2025 regular meeting.

• Denied Application 24-29 – 600 Thompson Street
• Continued Application 25-2 – 8 Morgan Terrace to April 17, 2025 meeting
• Continued Application 25-3 – 57 Elm Street to April 17, 2025 meeting

Hagaman Memorial Library Board

The board approved the minutes from the February meeting. A motion was carried to allocate $50 from the sunshine fund to create a raffle basket for the Friends of the Library bingo night. The meeting was then adjourned and scheduled to reconvene on April 17.

• Approved February meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Allocated $50 from sunshine fund for bingo raffle basket (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting until April 17 (motion carried)
• Board members Christopher Brown and Melissa Meagher to visit Key Bank on March 21 to resolve check‑signing issue