Easton public meetings in 2025

Cemetery Committee

The Easton Cemetery Committee will review and approve the minutes from its previous meeting. It will receive a closing update on cemetery activities for 2025. The committee will select dates for its 2026 meetings. Any additional matters will be addressed under other business.

• Review and approve minutes
• Close of 2025 update on cemeteries
• Choose 2026 meeting dates
• Other business

The committee approved the meeting minutes as presented. It also approved the schedule of 2026 Cemetery Committee meetings, listing dates for each month. No other business was discussed.

• Approved minutes (as presented)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (as presented)

Region 9 and ER9 Joint Boards of Education

The Region 9 Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss committee charges and appointments before adjourning. The meeting will be held virtually on December 19, 2025.

• Discussion of committee charges and appointments
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Region 9 Board of Education approved the revised Curriculum Committee Charge unanimously (7‑0) and the revised Finance & Operations Committee Charge unanimously (8‑0), which creates a separate Pension Plan Administrative Committee. The board also approved the charge for a new Select Committee on Academic Rigor, Standards, and Grading (8‑0) and made a series of committee and task‑force appointments. The meeting was adjourned with an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved revised Curriculum Committee Charge (7-0)
• Approved revised Finance & Operations Committee Charge, establishing Pension Admin Committee (8-0)
• Approved Charge for Select Committee on Academic Rigor, Standards, and Grading (8-0)
• Appointed members to Curriculum Committee
• Appointed members to Finance & Operations Committee
• Appointed members to Pension Plan Administrative Committee
• Appointed members to Select Committee on Academic Rigor (Chair J. Stinson)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Board of Education

The Easton Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss staffing matters, health benefit plans, committee appointments, and facility issues. Board members may take action on these topics and provide comments. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom.

• Staffing
• Health Benefits
• Committee Appointments
• Facilities
• Board Member Comment

The Board discussed staffing updates, health benefits clarification, committee appointments, and a proposed facilities budgeting framework. No formal approvals, denials, or policy changes were voted on. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Adjourned special meeting (6-0)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Easton Board of Fire Commissioners will consider approval of the November 19 minutes. Commissioners will receive updates on the fire radio project, dispatch operations, and the fire marshal's report. The agenda includes discussion of a Board of Fire Commission ordinance, with other business and an executive session following.

• Approve minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting
• Fire Chief provides Radio Project Update
• Fire Chief provides Dispatch Update
• Fire Marshal report
• Consider Board of Fire Commission Ordinance

Commissioner Katz moved to approve the November 19, 2025 minutes; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Buchanan and approved with no changes. The board then adjourned the meeting at 8:04 pm after a motion by Commissioner Katz and a second by Commissioner Barry.

• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (no changes)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:04 pm

Easton Energy & Environment Task Force

The regular meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025, has been cancelled. No special meeting will be held for the month of December.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider and vote on the minutes from the Aspetuck Health District Task Force meeting held on October 7, 2025. They will also discuss matters with Luci Bango, the Director of Health, and the sanitarians, and set the date for the next task force meeting. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Discuss and approve minutes of the Oct 7, 2025 Aspetuck Health District Task Force meeting
• Discussion with Luci Bango, Director of Health, and sanitarians
• Set date for the next Aspetuck Health District Task Force meeting
• Adjournment

Board of Selectmen

The Region 9 Board of Education will review student enrollment numbers, approve the invoice for the NEST Project, and discuss the formation of committees. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes from previous meetings and public comment periods.

• Student enrollment discussion
• Approval of invoice for NEST Project
• Formation of committees
• Approval of minutes from the October 10, 2025 special meeting
• Approval of minutes from the November 18, 2025 regular meeting

Region 9 and ER9 Joint Boards of Education

The Region 9 Board of Education will consider student enrollment numbers, approve an invoice for the NEST Project, and discuss forming new committees. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes from previous meetings and public comment periods.

• Discussion of student enrollment
• Approval of invoice for the NEST Project
• Formation of committees
• Approval of minutes from October 10 and November 18, 2025 meetings
• Public comment sessions

The board elected C. Parkin as chair, J. Stinson as vice‑chair, T. Johnston as secretary, and M. Bendish as treasurer. The October 10 and November 18 meeting minutes were approved by unanimous consent. The board approved Invoice #3933 for the NEST Buildings Project at Joel Barlow High School for $1,143,565.03 with a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

• C. Parkin elected chair (7‑0)
• J. Stinson elected vice‑chair (7‑0)
• T. Johnston elected secretary (6‑1)
• M. Bendish elected treasurer (7‑0)
• Minutes from Oct 10 and Nov 18 approved (unanimous consent)
• Invoice #3933 for NEST project approved $1,143,565.03 (7‑0)
• Meeting adjourned (7‑0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Easton Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a text amendment for a Preservation Overlay Zone, a zone change for AQUARION WATER CO OF CT., and special permits for a private school and fitness studio. The body will also discuss a subdivision application and the appointment of a new Zoning Enforcement Officer.

• Public hearing for Preservation Overlay Zone text amendment (TA-25-01)
• Zone change from R-B to R-B(PO) for 640 Black Rock Road (ZC-25-01)
• Special permit for private school at 405 Sport Hill Road (SP-25-14)
• Special permit for fitness studio at 640 Black Rock Road (SP-25-16)
• Discussion on appointment of new Zoning Enforcement Officer

The Easton Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the November 16, 2025 meeting. It voted to continue the public hearing on Special Permit #SP-25-14 to the January 6, 2026 meeting and to continue the hearing on Special Permit #SP-25-15 to the January 20, 2026 meeting. The commission also appointed interim Land Use Clerk Jeff Borofsky as interim Zoning Enforcement Officer and then adjourned the meeting at 10:59 p.m.

• Approved minutes of November 16, 2025 meeting (5‑0)
• Closed public hearing for Special Permit #SP-25-14 (5‑0)
• Continued public hearing for Special Permit #SP-25-14 to Jan 6, 2026 (5‑0)
• Continued public hearing for Special Permit #SP-25-15 to Jan 20, 2026 (no vote recorded)
• Appointed Jeff Borofsky as interim Zoning Enforcement Officer (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:59 p.m. (5‑0)

Land Preservation and Acquisition Authority

The Easton Land Preservation and Acquisition Authority will meet on Dec 15, 2025 to approve October 2025 minutes, adopt the 2026 calendar, and address the resignation of Chairman Jeff Borofsky followed by the election of a new chair. Old business includes discussion of Candee Farm, an official letter to farmers and large landowners, fundraising efforts, and a review of target properties on Wells Hill Rd. and Eden Hill Rd. New business will be considered, though no specific items are listed.

• Resignation of Jeff Borofsky as Chair and election of a new chair
• Approval of October 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Candee Farm
• Fundraising discussions for land preservation
• Review of target properties on Wells Hill Rd. and Eden Hill Rd.

Agricultural Commission

The Easton Agricultural Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider routine items including public comment, updates and reports, and correspondence. The agenda includes updates from the Fairfield County Farm Bureau and a progress report on the Christmas Tree Capital of Connecticut program. No decisions or new business items are listed beyond these reports.

• Fairfield County Farm Bureau meeting updates
• Christmas Tree Capital of CT – Program Progress Report and Updates
• Correspondence

Cemetery Committee

The Easton Cemetery Committee regular meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a scheduling conflict with the Special Town Meeting also set for 12/10/25 at 7:00 PM. No items were discussed or decided.

Town Meeting

The Special Town Meeting will decide whether to allocate $615,000 to join the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center, with $300,000 eligible for state reimbursement. It will consider increasing the volunteer stipend for Fire and Emergency Medical Services and adopting a revised Board of Fire Commissioners Ordinance. The town will also decide on accepting a $1,000,000 state library construction grant and appropriating $1,000,000 for a library building expansion, plus a $150,000 legal budget appropriation.

• Approve $615,000 from the undesignated fund to join the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center (FCRD)
• Adopt ordinance change increasing the stipend for Fire and Emergency Medical Services volunteers
• Adopt the revised Board of Fire Commissioners Ordinance
• Accept a State Public Library Construction grant up to $1,000,000
• Approve a $1,000,000 special appropriation for the Library Building expansion project

The Town selected Tom Herrmann as meeting moderator. Voters approved an ordinance raising the volunteer fire and EMS stipend to $2,500 and adopted the revised Board of Fire Commissioners Ordinance. The Town accepted a $1 M state library construction grant and approved a $1 M special appropriation from the undesignated fund for the library expansion. A $150,000 special appropriation for the legal budget was also approved.

• Tom Herrmann elected Moderator (unanimous)
• Stipend for fire and EMS volunteers increased to $2,500 (passed, no opposition)
• Revised Board of Fire Commissioners Ordinance adopted (passed)
• Motion to postpone Fire Ordinance denied; ordinance stands as presented (passed)
• State Public Library Construction grant of up to $1,000,000 accepted (passed)
• Special appropriation of $1,000,000 from undesignated fund for library expansion approved (passed)
• Special appropriation of $150,000 from undesignated fund for legal budget approved (passed)

Senior Center Advisory Board

The Easton Senior Center Advisory Board will approve minutes from its September 9, 2025 meeting and hear the Executive Director’s report covering budget matters for 2026‑27, donation and sponsorship activity, tax communications, and a health screening update. The board will also consider new ideas and set its meeting schedule for 2026.

• Approve minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting
• Discuss issues and changes to the 2026/2027 budget
• Update on donation/sponsor gifts and fundraising through June 30, 2026
• Review tax communications, IRS letters, attorney and accountant correspondence
• Update on blood pressure screening at the Center by Easton EMS

The board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the September 9, 2025 Senior Center Advisory Board meeting. They also approved the list of meeting dates for 2026 as presented. No other actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned at 4:14 p.m.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the resignation of the law firm Bercham and Moses. The board will also consider a request for legal counsel to attend a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.

• Resignation of Bercham and Moses law firm from representing the Town of Easton
• Request for legal counsel to advise the Zoning Board of Appeals on December 9, 2025

The Board approved Attorney Bruce Jackson as backup counsel to attend meetings or submit letters, with a vote of 2 yea and 1 nay. The motion to adjourn the meeting passed unanimously. The board noted that $66,000 of the $100,000 legal budget has been spent through October.

• Approved Attorney Bruce Jackson as backup counsel (2 yea, 1 nay)
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Easton Zoning Board of Appeals will elect its officers and review minutes from its August 12 and November 18, 2025 meetings. It will hold a public hearing on an appeal of Zoning Permit Z-24-6021 for 299 Center Road owned by Richard F. Greiser. The board will also consider a variance request to reduce the minimum side‑yard setback from 40.0 ft to 31.0 ft for a detached accessory dwelling unit and garage at 60 Crossbow Lane owned by Bennet & Arianne Pardue. An announcement notes the termination of the former Zoning Enforcement Officer.

• Election of officers (discussion/possible action)
• Appeal Application #ZBA-25-04: appeal of Zoning Permit Z-24-6021 for 299 Center Road (owner Richard F. Greiser)
• Variance Application #ZBA-25-05: reduce side‑yard setback from 40.0’ to 31.0’ for ADU and garage at 60 Crossbow Lane (owners Bennet & Arianne Pardue)
• Review and approval of minutes from the August 12, 2025 ZBA meeting
• Review and approval of minutes from the November 18, 2025 ZBA meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied Appeal Application #ZBA-25-04, upholding permit Z-24-6021 with a 4‑0‑1 vote. The board also continued the public hearing on Variance Application #ZBA-25-05 to the January 6, 2026 meeting. Election of officers and review of prior meeting minutes were tabled.

• Denied Appeal Application #ZBA-25-04, upheld permit Z-24-6021 (vote 4-0-1)
• Continued Variance Application #ZBA-25-05 hearing to Jan 6, 2026
• Election of officers tabled
• Review of August 12, 2025 minutes tabled
• Review of November 18, 2025 minutes tabled

Park and Recreation Commission

The Easton Conservation Commission declined a $36,000 escrow proposal for the Mill River Park development and set a public hearing for October 14, 2025. It approved Jonathan Catandella's Gate Ridge Road pool house (#25-734) with stipulations for silt fencing, native plantings, and notification to Conservation. The commission also discussed the Mill River Park application, a Saddle Ridge subdivision (#25-733), and a detached ADU at 39 Deerfield Drive (#25-736), requesting site walks and additional documentation.

• Declined $36,000 escrow proposal for Mill River Park application #25-726 (unanimous voice vote).
• Set public hearing for Mill River Park application on October 14, 2025, fee due October 13, 2025.
• Approved pool house at Gate Ridge Road (#25-734) with silt fencing, native plantings, and Conservation notification (unanimous voice vote).
• Discussed Saddle Ridge 26‑lot subdivision (#25-733) and requested joint site walk and revised maps.
• Reviewed detached ADU at 39 Deerfield Drive (#25-736) and asked applicant to stake corners for site walk.

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The Conservation Commission will review several development applications, including a proposed apartment building with underground parking and nine townhouses at 5 & 15 Plumtree Lane (Mill River Park). It will also consider a 26‑lot subdivision at Sport Hill Road and related projects at Gate Ridge Road and Deerfield Drive. The agenda includes discussion of multiple recent violation letters concerning activities near wetlands. Routine items such as correspondence, minutes approval, and open‑space topics are also on the agenda.

• Application #25-726: construction of parts of an apartment building with underground parking and nine townhouses at 5 & 15 Plumtree Lane (Mill River Park)
• Application #25-733: Saddle Ridge 26‑lot subdivision at Sport Hill Road, Silver Hill Road, Cedar Hill Road, and Westport Road
• Application #25-734: 30 × 25‑ft pool house at 92 Gate Ridge Road
• Application #25-736: detached ADU at 39 Deerfield Drive
• Violation letters (e.g., V#25-714 at 4 Maple Road, V#25-733 at 125 Rock House Road) for activities within 100 feet of wetlands

Board of Education

The Easton Board of Education will approve minutes from three prior meetings, hear public and board member comments, receive administrative and committee reports, and discuss the budget process and timeline as well as student enrollment.

• Approve minutes from the Oct. 28, 2025 joint boards meeting
• Approve minutes from the Nov. 11, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve minutes from the Dec. 4, 2025 special meeting
• Discussion of budget process and timeline
• Discussion of student enrollment

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss a bid for a library cooling tower and several tax refund requests. The meeting includes a review of current projects led by First Selectman Dan Lent and a possible appointment of legal counsel.

• Acceptance of Library Cooling Tower bid from McKenney Mechanical for $101,669.00
• Possible action on tax refunds including payments to Vault Trust, Ari Fleet LT Ltd, and individuals
• Possible action accepting deed of Parcel C on Adirondack Trail from Harold Rosnick
• Discussion and possible action on appointing legal counsel
• Discussion and possible action on the Board and Commissions

Board of Police Commissioners

The Easton Board of Police Commissioners will approve the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will discuss and take action on the schedule for 2026 meetings. An executive session will include a personnel update. The chief will present a monthly activity report and the public will have an opportunity for comment.

• Approval of minutes for the regular meeting of November 10, 2025
• Discussion and action on the 2026 meeting schedule
• Chief’s monthly activity report
• Public comment period
• Executive session personnel update

The Board re‑approved handicap signage outside Town Hall and authorized the Department of Public Works to install a second handicap sign at the Morehouse Road entrance. It approved the minutes from the November 10 meeting and changed the January 19, 2026 meeting to January 20. The Board also approved the installation of two new speed signs near HKMS and at 123 Center Road at no cost to the town. After entering an executive session on personnel matters, the Board adjourned.

• Re‑approved handicap signage outside Town Hall (unanimously)
• Authorized DPW to place a second handicap sign at Morehouse Rd entrance (unanimously)
• Approved minutes from 11/10/25 (unanimously)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule change moving 1/19 meeting to 1/20 (unanimously)
• Authorized installation of two new speed signs near HKMS and at 123 Center Rd at no cost (unanimously)
• Moved to executive session to discuss personnel issues (unanimously)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimously)

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The Easton Conservation Commission will hold a continuance public hearing on application #25-726, 8‑30G for a development at 5 & 15 Plumtree Lane. The proposal includes parts of an apartment building, underground parking, and nine townhouses, submitted by 15 Plumtree Lane LLC. Commissioners will hear the applicant’s presentation, a peer‑review response, and questions from the public.

• Public hearing #25-726, 8‑30G application for Mill River Park site at 5 & 15 Plumtree Lane
• Proposed construction: parts of an apartment building, underground parking, and nine townhouses
• Applicant: 15 Plumtree Lane LLC
• Application received July 8, 2025; hearing scheduled Dec 8, 2025 after continuance
• Commission will review peer‑review response and public comments

The Easton Conservation Commission held a public hearing on Dec 8, 2025, hearing expert testimony and 14 members of the public who opposed the project. The Commissioners asked for additional information and noted they were still awaiting the site acreage. The hearing was continued to January 26, 2026 after the applicant’s attorney agreed to an extension. No vote tally was recorded.

• Continued public hearing to January 26, 2026 (no vote recorded)

Board of Selectmen

The Easton Board of Selectmen will consider several agenda items, including approval of the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes and tax refund payments to various leasing trusts as recommended by Tax Collector Krista Kot. The board will also discuss matters of the Road Commission, reform of the Affordable Housing Committee, and the creation of an affordable‑housing trust fund under CGS Sec. 7‑148(2)(c)(K). Additional items include reviewing roof repair quotes and other board and commission business, with time set aside for public comment and an executive session on legal and personnel issues.

• Approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes from November 20, 2025
• Approve tax refunds to multiple leasing trusts (e.g., Toyota Lease Trust $65.60, Vault Trust $488.00, VWCREDIT Leasing Ltd $1,014.07, etc.) as recommended by Tax Collector Krista Kot
• Discuss matters of the Road Commission
• Discuss reform of the Affordable Housing Committee
• Discuss creation of an affordable housing trust fund per CGS Sec. 7‑148(2)(c)(K)

The Board of Selectmen approved the meeting minutes and a list of tax refunds unanimously. They also appointed David Wheatley to the Board of Finance, Anthony Battaglia to the Board of Police Commissioners, James Coppola to the Park and Recreation Committee, and Steven Waugh to the Planning and Zoning Commission, all with unanimous votes. Reappointments were made for Joan Kirk and Deirdra Preis to the Cemetery Committee, also unanimously approved.

• Approved meeting minutes with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds for listed lease trusts (unanimous)
• Appointed David Wheatley to Board of Finance (unanimous)
• Appointed Anthony Battaglia to Board of Police Commissioners (unanimous)
• Appointed James Coppola to Park and Recreation Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Steven Waugh to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Joan Kirk to Cemetery Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed Deirdra Preis to Cemetery Committee (unanimous)

Easton Energy & Environment Task Force

The regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm was cancelled because the agenda was not received by the Town Clerk’s Office within the required 24‑hour window. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting date will be set at a future special meeting.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Easton Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss and possibly act on reviewing consultant proposals submitted in response to the RFQ for the technical review of Subdivision Application #SD-25-02. The subdivision proposes creating 26 lots on three contiguous parcels owned by Silver Sport Associates Limited Partnership at 897 Sport Hill Road, 48 Cedar Hill Road, and tax map parcels #3774B/3773B/7. The meeting is a special session held via Zoom only.

• Review consultant proposals for technical review of Subdivision Application #SD-25-02 (26 lots) at 897 Sport Hill Rd, 48 Cedar Hill Rd, and tax map parcels #3774B/3773B/7

Easton Diversity & Inclusion Task Force (EDIT)

The Easton Diversity & Inclusion Task Force regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm was cancelled. The cancellation was due to the agenda not being received by the Town Clerk’s Office within the required 24‑hour window. No special meeting has been scheduled, and the date for the next regular meeting will be set at a future special meeting. The agenda submission was recorded as submitted in 2026 by secretary Genevieve Waterbury.

Board of Education

The Board approved the November 24 minutes by consent agenda. Motions to discuss officer elections and to add a Vice Chair position both passed 6-0. The Board then elected Wible as Chair, Parker as Vice Chair, and Young as Secretary, each unanimously (6-0). The meeting was adjourned by a 6-0 vote.

• Approved November 24 minutes by consent agenda
• Moved election discussion to floor (6-0)
• Added Vice Chair position (6-0)
• Elected Wible as Board Chair (6-0)
• Elected Parker as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Elected Young as Secretary (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss setting a Special Town Meeting for Dec. 10 to consider several actions. Items include a $615,000 appropriation to join the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center, changes to fire and EMS volunteer stipends, and adoption of a revised Board of Fire Commissioners ordinance. The town will also consider accepting a $1,000,000 state library construction grant and a $1,000,000 special appropriation for a library expansion. Additional items are a $100,000 legal budget appropriation and election of a meeting moderator.

• $615,000 to join the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center (with $300,000 state reimbursement and $165,000 from budget savings)
• Ordinance change to increase stipends for Fire and Emergency Medical Services volunteers
• Adoption of the revised Board of Fire Commissioners Ordinance
• Acceptance of a State Public Library Construction grant up to $1,000,000
• Special appropriation of $1,000,000 from the undesignated fund for Library Building expansion

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will discuss and approve the minutes from the October 7 and November 12, 2025 meetings. It will consider several funding allocations, including $615,000 for transition to the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center, $1,000,000 for a Library Building expansion, $100,000 for the Legal budget, $10,000 to repair a Ford pickup truck, and $35,000 to renovate the Aspetuck restrooms. Additional items include a revised ordinance for volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel, creation of a capital project fund for the dispatch center, an EMS update, line‑item transfers, a draft budget letter, and financial reports.

• Allocate $615,000 for transition to the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center (FCRD), with $300,000 eligible for state reimbursement and about $165,000 from current budget savings
• Allocate $1,000,000 from the undesignated fund balance to the Library Building expansion project, to be reimbursed through state grants
• Allocate $100,000 from the undesignated fund balance to the Legal budget for anticipated expenses
• Allocate $10,000 from the Field Use account to repair the Ford pickup truck
• Allocate $35,000 from the Activity Account to renovate the Aspetuck restrooms

The Board of Finance approved the minutes from October 7 and November 12, 2025, and appointed Maureen Williams as an alternate for Jackie Kaufman. It created a capital project fund for the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center and recommended a $615,000 special appropriation for the transition. The board also recommended adopting a revised ordinance to raise volunteer fire and EMS allowances, a $1,000,000 appropriation for the library expansion, and a $150,000 appropriation for the legal budget.

• Appointed alternate Maureen Williams for Jackie Kaufman (6-0)
• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes as submitted (6-0)
• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes as submitted (6-0)
• Created Capital Project Fund for Fairfield County Regional Dispatch (6-0)
• Recommended special appropriation $615,000 for FCRD transition (6-0)
• Recommended adoption of revised ordinance increasing volunteer fire/EMS allowances (5-0-1)
• Recommended special appropriation $1,000,000 for Library Building expansion (6-0)
• Recommended special appropriation $150,000 for Legal budget (5-1)

Commission for the Aging

The commission did not take any formal actions on agenda items. The approval of the Special November meeting minutes was tabled until the February meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of reports and discussion of upcoming programs and community needs.

• Approval of November meeting minutes tabled until February meeting

Library Board of Trustees

The regular meeting scheduled for December 1, 2025, has been cancelled. The board stated there is no business to be discussed this month.

Commission for the Aging

The Commission for the Aging will meet to review reports and discuss current issues. The agenda includes updates on the MCS Fund and reports from M.A. and SWCAA.

• MCS Fund update
• M.A. Report
• SWCAA Report
• Programs & Planning discussion

Board of Selectmen

The committee approved all listed EMS project payments, including two Bismarck Construction requisitions, a furniture purchase, radios and antennas, door access system, video surveillance, cabling and labor, and an HDMI change order, each by unanimous vote. The project is near completion with exterior work 80‑90% finished and interior sheetrock in progress. Jon Arnold was tasked to contact the town’s insurance representative to confirm cybersecurity coverage for the EMS building.

• Approved Bismarck Construction Requisition #6 $300,012.61 (unanimous)
• Approved Bismarck Construction Requisition #7 $314,972.77 (unanimous)
• Approved Wayfair furniture purchase $77,998.35 (unanimous)
• Approved Utility Communications radios and antennas $17,606.32 (unanimous)
• Approved Utility Communications door access system $30,018.22 (unanimous)
• Approved Johnson Controls video surveillance $16,800.00 (unanimous)
• Approved total communications router/server/phone cabling $21,177.30 (unanimous)
• Approved HDMI communications change order $1,544.45 (unanimous)

EMS Commission (Emergency Medical Services)

The Emergency Medical Services Planning & Building Committee will meet to discuss the status of ongoing construction. The body will review project milestones and a communication plan for public updates.

• Construction status update
• Payment approval
• Project schedule and milestones
• Communication plan and public updates

Board of Education

The Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting to conduct elections for the Board Chair and other officers.

• Election of Board Chair and Officers

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss a $14,100 bid for septic services and a proposed move to the Regional Dispatch Center. The meeting includes reviews of tax refunds, driveway variances, and updates to the Fire Commission Ordinance.

• Septic Tank Pumping and Cleaning bid from Wind River Environmental, LLC for $14,100.00
• Driveway bond release of $500.00 for 63 Staples Road
• Driveway variance for Belgium block installation at 63 Sweetbrier Trail
• Proposed move to the Regional Dispatch Center
• Tax refunds for 15 entities including Ally Financial and JP Morgan Chase Bank NA

The Selectmen unanimously approved the October 16 meeting minutes, tax refunds, a driveway variance at 63 Sweetbrier Trail, a $500 driveway bond release for 63 Staples Road, and a $14,100 septic‑tank cleaning contract for town buildings. They also approved fire‑department honorarium funding requests, accepted fire ordinance updates, scheduled a joint finance meeting and a special town meeting to consider library and regional dispatch center funding, and made several appointments and resignations.

• Approved October 16, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved listed tax refunds (unanimous)
• Approved driveway variance at 63 Sweetbrier Trail (unanimous)
• Approved $500 driveway bond release, Permit #1189, 63 Staples Road (unanimous)
• Approved $14,100 septic‑tank cleaning contract with Wind River Environmental, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved request to Board of Finance for fire‑fighter and EMS honorarium appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved fire commission ordinance changes (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of James Waterbury to EMS Commission (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The regularly scheduled Board of Selectmen meeting for November 20, 2025 was cancelled. A special meeting will be held on the same date at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Conference Room A and via Zoom. No agenda items were listed for the special meeting.

Agricultural Commission

The Easton Agricultural Commission will hold a special meeting to hear public comments, receive updates from the Fairfield County Farm Bureau, and review the Christmas Tree Capital of Connecticut program, including the commission’s potential role and program launch. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Fairfield County Farm Bureau meeting updates
• Christmas Tree Capital of CT program review and potential commission role

The Easton Agricultural Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting by unanimous vote. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 8:55 PM, also by unanimous vote. No other decisions or actions were taken.

• Accepted prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:55 PM (unanimous)

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The Conservation Commission is holding a continued public hearing regarding an application for Mill River Park. The meeting is for the continuation of the hearing only; no presentation or discussion will take place.

• Public Hearing #25-726: Construction of parts of an apartment building with underground parking and 9 townhouses at 5 & 15 Plumtree Lane

The Conservation Commission held a public hearing on a development that straddles the Easton‑Trumbull town line and includes wetlands and the Mill River. Commissioners asked the applicant for the total acreage, the number of units in Easton, and how subsurface detention basins will be maintained. After 14 members of the public spoke against the application, the commission continued the hearing to Dec. 8, 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Continued public hearing to Dec 8, 2025

Board of Fire Commissioners

The commissioners approved the October 15, 2025 minutes with no changes. Chief Klem reported 52 fire calls in September and an ongoing radio tower project. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:47 pm (motion passed)

Easton Energy & Environment Task Force

The Energy & Environment Task Force will meet to review updates on solar and police electric vehicles. The body will also discuss a transfer station article.

• Solar update
• Police and EV update
• Transfer station article

The Easton Energy & Environment Task Force unanimously accepted the meeting minutes. The group voted to continue meeting every third Wednesday of the month, canceling only as needed. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Accepted minutes (All in favor)
• Approved continuation of meeting schedule every 3rd Wednesday (All in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (All in favor)

Land Preservation and Acquisition Authority

The Land Preservation and Acquisition Authority will meet on November 18, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of October 2025 minutes and setting the 2026 calendar. The main substantive item is Old Business on Candee Farm, where the Authority will resume discussion of target properties on Wells Hill Road and Eden Hill Road, along with related letters, fundraising talks, and correspondence with the new administration. No specific new business items are detailed.

• Approval of October 2025 minutes
• Calendar planning for 2026
• Candee Farm – official letter to farmers and large landowners
• Candee Farm – fundraising discussions
• Candee Farm – resume discussion of target properties on Wells Hill Rd. and Eden Hill Rd.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider approving its regular meeting calendar for 2026. It will note the resignations of Land Use Director Justin Giorlando (effective Nov 26 2025) and Planning and Zoning Clerk Leslie Brazier (effective Dec 2 2025). The board scheduled hearings for two applications on Dec 2, 2025: an appeal of a zoning permit for 299 Center Road and a variance to reduce the minimum side‑yard setback at 60 Crossbow Lane.

• Approve ZBA regular meeting calendar for 2026
• Land Use Director Justin Giorlando resignation effective Nov 26 2025
• Planning and Zoning Clerk Leslie Brazier resignation effective Dec 2 2025
• Appeal Application #ZBA-25-04: appeal of Zoning Permit Z‑24‑6021 for 299 Center Road (owner Richard F. Greiser)
• Variance Application #ZBA-25-05: reduce minimum side yard setback from 40.0’ to 31.0’ for 60 Crossbow Lane (owners Bennet & Arianne Pardue)

The board voted to approve the proposed 2026 schedule of regular meetings. The motion passed unanimously with five votes in favor and none against. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

• Approved 2026 regular meeting schedule (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:43 p.m. (5-0)

Park and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review and approve financial reports for the Operating, Field Use, and Activity accounts from October 2025. Members will discuss potential capital requests from the Field Use Account and provide an update on the Aspetuck Park playground.

• Approval of October 2025 Operating Budget financial report
• Approval of October 2025 Field Use Report
• Possible action on capital requests from Field Use Account
• Approval of October 2025 Activity Account Report
• Update on playground at Aspetuck Park

The Easton Park & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting, approved the October 2025 financial, field‑use, and activity‑account reports, and moved the Aspetuck Park agenda item to second position. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved Aspetuck Park item to #2 on agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 field use report (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 activity account report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:11 p.m. (unanimous)

Safety and Health Committee

The committee will discuss recent incidents or accidents and consider possible actions. It will review updates on training, CPR/Stop the Bleed, fire extinguishers, health and wellness survey results, and the town emergency plan. New business includes reviewing fire alarm procedures and discussing hostile act guidelines.

• Discuss recent incidents or accidents
• CPR/Stop the Bleed update
• Fire extinguisher update
• Town of Easton Emergency Plan update
• Review fire alarm procedure

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings for three special permit applications. The board will also elect officers and discuss a draft regulation for local historic structures.

• Special Permit #SP-25-14: Private School at 405 Sport Hill Road
• Special Permit #SP-25-15: Addition at the rear of Easton Library at 691 Morehouse Road
• Special Permit #SP-25-12: Accessory Apartment (ADU) at 10 Wilson Road
• Review of draft Local Historic Structures Zoning Incentive Regulation
• Update on RFQ for 26-lot subdivision at 897 Sport Hill Road and 48 Cedar Hill Road

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Easton Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on three special permit applications for an accessory apartment, a private school, and a library addition. The body will also review draft regulations and approve the 2026 meeting calendar. Additionally, the commission will address the resignations of the Land Use Director and the P&Z Clerk.

• Special Permit #SP-25-12: Accessory Apartment at 10 Wilson Road
• Special Permit #SP-25-14: Private School at 405 Sport Hill Road
• Special Permit #SP-25-15: Easton Library addition at 691 Morehouse Road
• Approval of 2026 Planning and Zoning Meeting Calendar
• Resignation of Land Use Director Justin Giorlando effective Nov 26, 2025

The Planning and Zoning Commission elected its officers and approved the special permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 10 Wilson Road. The commission also adopted the 2026 meeting calendar. Two other special permit applications were continued to the next meeting. Votes were 5‑0‑0 on most motions, with the minutes approved 3‑0‑1.

• Appointed Raymond Ganim as Chairman (5‑0‑0)
• Re‑appointed Alison Sternberg as Vice Chairwoman (5‑0‑0)
• Appointed Lou DiPietro as Secretary (5‑0‑0)
• Approved minutes of 10/21/2025 meeting (3‑0‑1)
• Approved Special Permit #SP-25-12 for accessory apartment at 10 Wilson Road (5‑0‑0)
• Approved 2026 Planning & Zoning meeting calendar (5‑0‑0)
• Continued Special Permit #SP-25-14 (private school) and #SP-25-15 (library addition) to next meeting (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0‑0)

Pension and Employee Benefits Commission

The Pension and Employee Benefits Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. Consequently, no agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time.

Land Preservation and Acquisition Authority

The regularly scheduled meeting for Monday, November 17, 2025, has been canceled.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to address a board vacancy. The primary purpose of the session is to appoint candidates to fill the open position.

• Appointment of candidates for Board vacancy

The Library Board of Trustees voted to appoint Jennifer Masone to the vacant two‑year term as a full member. The motion was made by Renee, seconded by Gloria, and passed unanimously. The alternate trustee vacancy was not filled and will be appointed by the Board of Selectmen. The meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.

• Appointed Jennifer Masone to vacant two-year Board term (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, November 18, 2025, is cancelled. The commission will instead hold a special meeting on November 18, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Easton Library Community Room.

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The Conservation Commission will consider applications for a 26-lot subdivision, a 240-square-foot patio, and a detached ADU. The meeting also includes a review of several outstanding wetlands violation letters and cease-and-desist orders.

• Consideration of 8-30G application for Mill River Park apartment building and townhouses
• Review of 26-lot Saddle Ridge subdivision application
• Review of violation letters for wetlands and Mill River buffer zone infractions
• Site walks scheduled for 92 Gate Ridge Road and 433 Center Road
• Discussion of unfinished business regarding David Harding's property activities

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to decline the applicant’s $36,000 escrow proposal for the Mill River Park (application #25-726). The commission set a public hearing for the project on October 14, 2025 and required the full application fee to be paid by October 13, 2025. It also approved an amendment to permit #24-691 to add an asphalt driveway and garage, and approved a patio permit (#25-735) with standard stipulations. A site visit for the Saddle Ridge subdivision (#25-733) was scheduled for December 6, 2025.

• Declined $36,000 escrow proposal for #25-726 (unanimous voice vote)
• Set public hearing for #25-726 on Oct 14, 2025 (later continued to Nov 20, 2025)
• Required full application fee for #25-726 due by Oct 13, 2025
• Approved amendment to #24-691 to allow asphalt driveway and garage (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved patio permit #25-735 with standard stipulations (unanimous voice vote)
• Scheduled site visit for subdivision #25-733 on Dec 6, 2025 at 10 a.m.
• Proposed public hearing dates for #25-733 for Jan 8 or Jan 13, 2026 (tentative)
• Discussed pool house #25-734; applicant to return with updated plan (no decision)

Cemetery Committee

The Easton Cemetery Committee regular meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Library Conference Room was cancelled. The cancellation was noted as being due to a lack of quorum. No agenda items were considered or decided.

EMS Commission (Emergency Medical Services)

The Easton EMS Commission approved the October 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The commission reported staffing overtime needs, confirmed the 2025‑2026 budget is on target, and noted the new EMS building project remains on schedule and on budget. Two winter EMT classes are nearly full, with 22 active members and 10 in training, and monthly statistics were reviewed. The commission asked the Easton EMS Board of Trustees to prepare a document transferring all EMS billing monies to the Town and to place that request on the next Board agenda.

• Approved October 2025 minutes unanimously

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will meet to discuss a Board of Education proposal for capital funding. Members will also consider actions regarding EMS insurance reimbursement policies and the Munis Financial Report for appropriations and revenue.

• BOE proposal for capital funding
• EMS Insurance Reimbursement policy and practices
• Munis Financial Report for appropriations and revenue
• Dispatch Center visit follow-up

Senior Center Advisory Board

The Easton Senior Center Advisory Board will hold a special meeting to review the Executive Director's report. The board will discuss the preliminary 2026/2027 budget and review fundraising and event schedules. The meeting will also include scheduling for the 2026 calendar year.

• Preliminary discussion of 2026/2027 budget
• Update on donation/sponsor gifts and fundraising through June 30, 2026
• Revenue totals for the September Tag Sale
• Overview of Center events for 2025 and 2026
• Update on Easton EMS blood pressure and sugar screenings

Board of Education

The Board will elect its chair for the upcoming term. It will approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. The board will discuss the 2026 meeting calendar, a second draft of the Restorative Practices policy, the K‑8 social studies curriculum, and a proposal for middle‑school coaching and an ARC.

• Election of Board Chair
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2025 meeting
• Restorative Practices Policy: second writing
• Grades K‑8 Social Studies Curriculum
• Middle School Coaching and ARC proposal

The Easton Board of Education approved the October 14 meeting minutes and set the 2026 board meeting calendar. It adopted the Restorative Practices Policy and the K‑8 Social Studies curriculum. The board also approved an $18,750 proposal for middle‑school math coaching. All actions were approved by vote.

• Approved Oct. 14, 2025 minutes (4-0-2)
• Recommended 2026 board meeting schedule with early 6 PM start (6-0)
• Adopted Restorative Practices Policy (6-0)
• Adopted K‑8 Social Studies Curriculum (5-0-1, Parker abstained)
• Approved Middle School Coaching proposal for math program review, $18,750 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Easton Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its annual meeting on November 10, 2025. The board will consider setting the meeting dates for 2026 and will nominate officers for the upcoming term. The meeting will also include routine items such as approval of minutes and public participation.

• Approval of minutes
• Discussion of meeting dates for 2026
• Nomination of officers

The Board approved the November 2024 meeting minutes. It adopted a 2026 meeting calendar, keeping the first Monday of each month except for April, July, and December, and moving September and November to the second Monday. Lise was nominated and confirmed as Vice President.

• Approved November 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 meeting dates schedule (unanimous)
• Elected Lise as Vice President (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Easton Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss the Children’s Expansion Project and Strategic Plan. The meeting will also cover the Friends of the Library Holiday Luncheon.

• Approval of Minutes
• Treasurer’s Report
• Children’s Expansion Project
• Strategic Plan/Community Needs Assessment
• Friends of the Library Holiday Luncheon

The Easton Library Board approved the October meeting minutes with all members in favor. The board discussed ongoing items such as the children's expansion permit and upcoming library programs. The meeting was adjourned at 8:49 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Approved October meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Commission for the Aging

The Commission for the Aging will hold a special meeting to approve minutes and review updates on the MCS Fund, the South Western Connecticut Agency on Aging, and current issues. The agenda includes a report on programs and planning, followed by open discussion.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Review MCS Fund update
• Receive SWCAA report
• Review programs and planning
• Discuss current issues

Commission for the Aging

The Easton Commission for the Aging met to discuss several senior‑service initiatives, including the restoration of SNAP benefits despite the federal shutdown. Members also reviewed plans for winter fuel assistance, explored a QR‑based donation link for the MCS Fund, and considered securing a site for a new senior food pantry. Additional items included a delayed fall mailer and updates on the ArrayRx prescription discount program.

• Exploration of a QR‑based donation link for the MCS Fund on the town website
• Delay in printing and mailing the fall senior‑service mailer
• Winter fuel assistance applications and eligibility guidelines
• Discussion of SNAP benefits restoration amid the federal shutdown
• Planning a site within the Easton Senior Center for a confidential senior food pantry

Board of Police Commissioners

The Easton Board of Police Commissioners will meet to swear in Detective Sergeant Lyman and approve minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting. The session includes a chief's activity report and a closed executive session for personnel updates.

• Swearing in of Detective Sergeant Lyman
• Approval of October 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Chief's monthly activity report
• Executive session for personnel update

The Board voted unanimously to issue a statement of support for joining the Regional Dispatch Center. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approve statement of support for Regional Dispatch Center – passed unanimously
• Approve minutes from 10/13/25 – passed unanimously
• Adjourn meeting – passed unanimously

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The Conservation Commission is continuing the public hearing for Application #25-726 (8-30G) concerning the Mill River Park development at 5 & 15 Plumtree Lane. The project proposes an apartment building with underground parking and nine townhouses. No presentations or discussions will be held at this meeting; the hearing is continued from the October session.

• Continuation of public hearing #25-726 for Mill River Park development
• Proposed apartment building with underground parking and nine townhouses at 5 & 15 Plumtree Lane
• Application received July 8, 2025 (followed by deadline dates Sep 11 and Oct 16, 2025)
• Hearing held at Samuel Staples Cafetorium, 515 Morehouse Road, Easton, CT

The commission announced that no presentations or discussions would occur at the November 10 hearing. The public hearing was therefore continued to November 20, 2025, to be held at Samuel Staples School Cafetorium. No other actions or decisions were taken.

Board of Selectmen

The regularly scheduled Board of Selectmen meeting for November 6, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in Town Hall Conference Room A and via Zoom was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided at this time.

Easton Diversity & Inclusion Task Force (EDIT)

The regular meeting scheduled for November 6, 2025, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2025.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Easton Planning and Zoning Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at that time, and the next meeting is set for November 18, 2025.

Commission for the Aging

The regular meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025, is canceled due to scheduling conflicts. The Commission for the Aging will instead hold a special meeting on Monday, November 10, 2025, from 5 to 6 PM at the Easton Senior Center (ESC).

• Meeting canceled and rescheduled to November 10
• Special meeting held at the Easton Senior Center (ESC)
• Meeting time set for 5-6 PM

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider approving the minutes from the Aspetuck Health District Task Force meeting held on October 7, 2025. They will discuss contractors’ experiences with the Aspetuck Health District and possible actions based on those experiences. The Board will also review the task force’s findings and survey results, and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approve Aspetuck Health District Task Force minutes (Oct 7, 2025)
• Discuss contractors’ experiences with the Aspetuck Health District
• Discuss findings from the Aspetuck Health District Task Force
• Discuss survey results related to the task force
• Set date for the next Aspetuck Health District Task Force meeting

Board of Selectmen

The special meeting of the Aspetuck Health District Task Force scheduled for October 28, 2025, has been cancelled.

Board of Selectmen

The Emergency Medical Services Planning & Building Committee will review the construction status update, approve a payment, and discuss the project schedule, milestones, and communication plan for public updates.

• Construction status update
• Payment approval
• Project schedule and milestones review
• Communication plan and public updates

The Board of Selectmen approved the minutes from the prior meeting after a motion by Mike Gutowski and a second by Peter Fiore. No other actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The committee reported progress on the EMS building but did not make any formal decisions on those items.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Gutowski, seconded by Fiore)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Regular Meeting of the Easton Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for October 28, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The Conservation Commission will consider several development applications, such as #25-726 for Mill River Park (apartment building, underground parking, and nine townhouses) and #25-733 for a 26‑lot subdivision on Sport Hill Road, Silver Hill Road, Cedar Hill Road and Westport Road. The commission will also review amendment #24-691 for 433 Center Road, approved on October 23, 2024. Unfinished business includes updates on multiple wetland violation letters and related enforcement actions. The meeting will also address new business, project reviews, open‑space issues, and approve minutes from the prior meeting.

• Application #25-726 – Mill River Park, 5 & 15 Plumtree Lane: apartment building, underground parking, 9 townhouses (public hearing 10/14/25‑11/10/25)
• Application #25-733 – Saddle Ridge 26‑lot subdivision at Sport Hill Road, Silver Hill Road, Cedar Hill Road and Westport Road
• Application #25-734 – 92 Gate Ridge Road: construction of a 30 × 25‑ft pool house
• Amendment #24-691 – 433 Center Road, approved October 23, 2024
• Violation Letter #25-714 – 4 Maple Road: moving fill, rocks in upland review area (issued 4/26/2025)

The Conservation Commission voted by unanimous voice vote to decline the applicant’s proposal to place $36,000 in escrow. The commission also set a public hearing for the Mill River Park application for Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the Samuel Staples Elementary School Cafetorium, with the full fee due by Monday, October 13, 2025. Because the fee was not received, the hearing was opened and continued to November 10, 2025. No other applications received a decision at this meeting.

• Declined $36,000 escrow proposal (unanimous voice vote)
• Scheduled public hearing for Oct 14, 2025 at Samuel Staples Elementary School
• Required full application fee by Oct 13, 2025
• Opened public hearing and continued it to Nov 10, 2025
• No action taken on other listed applications

Region 9 and ER9 Joint Boards of Education

The Region 9 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to discuss student achievement plans and a proposed bylaw revision. The agenda includes administrative reports and a student report.

• Approval of September 15, 2025 Board of Education minutes
• Discussion on Student Achievement and School Improvement Plans
• Second Reading of Region 9 Bylaw Proposed Revisions
• Report on the NEST Project
• Student Report

Park and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review financial reports for the operating, field use, and activity accounts from August and September 2025. Members will discuss potential capital requests and the allocation of funds for the Aspetuck Park bathroom remodel.

• Approval of August and September 2025 financial reports
• Possible action on capital requests from the Field Use Account
• Update on the Aspetuck Park playground
• Possible action on fund allocation for Aspetuck Park bathroom remodel
• Review of August and September 2025 accident/incident reports

The Easton Park & Recreation Commission approved the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes, the August‑September 2025 financial reports, the August‑September 2025 field‑use report, and the August‑September 2025 activity‑account report. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August‑September 2025 financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved August‑September 2025 field use report (unanimous)
• Approved August‑September 2025 activity account report (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Easton Planning & Zoning Commission will review minutes from recent meetings and discuss a draft Local Historic Structures zoning incentive regulation. It will decide whether to retain a civil engineer and/or environmental professional to assist with Subdivision Application #SD-25-02, which proposes 26 new lots on three parcels at 897 Sport Hill Road, 48 Cedar Hill Road, and tax map/block/lot #3774B/3773B/7. The meeting also announces upcoming public hearings for several special permit applications.

• Review and possible approval of minutes from 09/16/2025, 09/30/2025 (special), and 10/07/2025 meetings
• Discussion of draft “Local Historic Structures” Zoning Incentive Regulation
• Decision on retaining a civil engineer/environmental consultant for Subdivision Application #SD-25-02 (26 lots) at 897 Sport Hill Rd, 48 Cedar Hill Rd, and tax map #3774B/3773B/7
• Special Permit Application #SP-25-12: accessory apartment at 10 Wilson Road – public hearing 11/4/2025
• Special Permit Application #SP-25-14: private school at 405 Sport Hill Road – public hearing 11/4/2025

The commission approved the minutes from September 16, September 30 and October 7 meetings. It voted 5‑0 to have Justin Giorlando issue an RFQ for Subdivision Application SD-25-02 and 5‑0 to appoint a subcommittee to review and approve the consultant for that subdivision. The historic‑structures incentive regulation was tabled until November 18, and the November 4 meeting was cancelled.

• Approve 09/16/2025 meeting minutes (AYE 4, NAY 0, Abstain 1) – motion carried
• Approve 09/30/2025 special meeting minutes (AYE 4, NAY 0, Abstain 1) – motion carried
• Approve 10/07/2025 meeting minutes (AYE 3, NAY 0, Abstain 2) – motion carried
• Approve RFQ for Subdivision Application SD-25-02 (AYE 5, NAY 0) – motion carried
• Appoint subcommittee to vet consultant for Subdivision Application SD-25-02 (AYE 5, NAY 0) – motion carried
• Table review of draft Local Historic Structures zoning incentive regulation (no vote) – postponed to 11/18/2025
• Cancel November 4, 2025 Planning & Zoning meeting (decision by agreement, no vote recorded)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:47 pm (AYE 5, NAY 0) – motion carried

Pension and Employee Benefits Commission

The Pension and Employee Benefits Commission will discuss the investment portfolio of the Easton retirement defined benefit pension plan. The body will also consider approving May 2025 meeting minutes and setting 2026 meeting dates.

• Investment portfolio review presented by Beirne Wealth Consulting Services
• Approval of May 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Determination of 2026 regular meeting dates

Land Preservation and Acquisition Authority

The authority will meet to elect officers and discuss land acquisition grants. The body will also review previously discussed properties and identify new properties for consideration.

• Election of officers
• State of CT Open Space Land Acquisition Grant Program
• Identification of new properties

Tom Ganim was appointed as the new secretary of the Land Preservation and Acquisition Authority, with no objections. The board adjourned the meeting unanimously at 7:45 PM.

• Appointed Tom Ganim as new secretary (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 PM (unanimous)

Safety and Health Committee

The committee met to establish the dates for its regular meetings through July 2026. All meetings are scheduled for 9:00 am in the Easton Town Hall Conference Room A.

• Approved meeting dates for November 18, 2025, January 13, 2026, March 10, 2026, May 12, 2026, and July 14, 2026

The committee adjourned at 10:25 am after a motion passed unopposed. It set the next meeting for Jan 13, 2026 at 9:30 am. Members agreed to hold mandatory Emergency Action Plan update meetings for all departments in mid‑January. The committee also noted the need for a representative from the Helen Keller School.

• Adjourned meeting at 10:25 am (motion passed unopposed)
• Scheduled next Safety Committee meeting for Jan 13, 2026 at 9:30 am
• Planned mandatory Emergency Action Plan update meetings for all departments in mid‑January
• Identified need for a Helen Keller School representative on the Safety Committee

Board of Selectmen

The regularly scheduled Board of Selectmen meeting for October 16, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. was cancelled. A special meeting will be held on the same date at 8:00 p.m. in Town Hall Conference Room A and via Zoom. No agenda items were listed.

Board of Selectmen

The Easton Board of Selectmen will approve minutes from the October 9 meeting, hear public comments, and consider several financial items. They will discuss tax refunds recommended by Tax Collector Krista Kot, a veteran exemption recommendation, and a Planning and Zoning Commission proposal to partially release a $27,300 bond. The meeting also includes board member comments before adjournment.

• Approve Board of Selectmen meeting minutes for October 9, 2025
• Tax refunds to entities such as Toyota Lease Trust (multiple refunds totaling $5,? — amounts listed in agenda), ACAR Leasing Ltd., Nissan Infiniti LLC, and others
• Veteran exemption recommendation from Tax Collector Krista Kot
• Partial release of a $27,300 bond as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission

The Easton Board of Selectmen approved the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes, a list of tax refunds, and the veteran exemption recommendation, each with unanimous support. The board also tabled a partial release of a $27,300 bond. The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 PM.

• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds as recommended by Tax Collector (unanimous)
• Approved veteran exemption as recommended by Tax Collector (unanimous)
• Tabled partial release of $27,300 bond (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:33 PM (unanimous)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to review reports from the Fire Chief and Fire Marshal. The agenda includes updates on the radio project and dispatch.

• Radio Project Update
• Dispatch Update
• Fire Chief report
• Fire Marshal report

The Board approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes without changes. Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend moving the fire department to the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:51 pm.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (no changes)
• Unanimously approved recommendation to move to Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center
• Adjourned meeting at 7:51 pm (motion passed)

Easton Energy & Environment Task Force

The Easton Energy & Environment Task Force announced that its regular meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025, is cancelled. No special meeting will be called for October. The next regular meeting is planned for November.

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025, has been rescheduled as a Special Meeting at 6:00 PM. No other agenda items were listed.

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission will meet to discuss a proposed historic overlay from Planning and Zoning. The body will also review updates regarding Morehouse Road signage and the Certified Local Government (CLG) program.

• Planning and Zoning Historic Overlay Proposal
• Morehouse Road signage for Town Hall Police Entrance
• SPHO updates regarding CLG
• Establishment of 2026 regular meeting schedule

The Historic Preservation Review Commission approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 special meeting. No formal actions were taken on the Town Hall signage or the historic overlay zoning proposal; the secretary will provide a Certificate of Appropriateness form to the first selectman's office if needed. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Library Board of Trustees

The Easton Public Library Board of Trustees will review several agenda items, including a proposed expansion of the children’s area and the town’s library strategic plan. They will also address state‑mandated policies, the possibility of holding Zoom meetings in winter, and reports from the library director, treasurer, and Friends of the Library. Public participation is scheduled, and the meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Children’s Expansion (old business)
• State‑Mandated Policies (old business)
• Strategic Plan (new business)
• Zoom meetings in winter? (new business)
• Public Participation

The board approved the minutes from the August 7 meeting unanimously. It also approved design tweaks for the children’s expansion, including a new sidewalk and moving a door, and adopted the state‑mandated Freedom to Read Bill policies. A proposal to hold January and February meetings via Zoom was tabled until the November meeting.

• Approved August 7 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved design tweaks for children’s expansion, including sidewalk and door move (next step: bid)
• Approved State Mandated Policies regarding Freedom to Read Bill (motion carried)
• Tabled motion to conduct January and February meetings via Zoom (postponed to November)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The regular meeting of the Conservation Commission scheduled for October 14, 2025, has been cancelled. A special meeting has been scheduled for the same date at 7 p.m. at Samuel Staples Elementary School.

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on application #25-726 for construction of parts of an apartment building with underground parking and nine townhouses at Mill River Park, 5 & 15 Plumtree Lane. The agenda also includes applications to replace the Congress Street Bridge with a new steel bridge (#25-731) and to replace a septic system and regrade at 8 Crescent Drive (#25-732). Additional items are site walks, review of wetland violation letters, and routine commission business.

• Application #25-731 – replace existing Congress Street Bridge with a new steel bridge (Town of Easton owner).
• Application #25-732 – replace septic system and regrade at 8 Crescent Drive (owner Rachel, applicant Goun Jeremy).
• Public hearing #25-726 – review Mill River Park development (apartment building, underground parking, 9 townhouses) at 5 & 15 Plumtree Lane; no presentation or discussion.
• Site walks for Congress Street Bridge and 8 Crescent Drive.
• Review of multiple wetland violation letters and enforcement actions (e.g., #25-714, #25-733, #25-711).

The commission unanimously approved application #25-731 to remove the existing 90‑year‑old Congress Street Bridge and replace it with a new steel bridge. It also unanimously approved the after‑the‑fact septic application #25-732 for 8 Crescent Drive. The proposal to place $36,000 in escrow for the Mill River Park project (#25-726) was declined by unanimous voice vote. The commission set a public hearing for October 14, 2025 and required the full application fee by October 13, 2025.

• Approved #25-731 Congress Street Bridge replacement (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved #25-732 after‑the‑fact septic application for 8 Crescent Drive (unanimous voice vote)
• Declined $36,000 escrow proposal for #25-726 Mill River Park project (unanimous voice vote)
• Scheduled public hearing for October 14, 2025 and set fee deadline for October 13, 2025

Board of Education

The Easton Board of Education will consider a presentation on student achievement and improvement plans, and will review the district's capital plan. The meeting also includes approval of the September 9, 2025 minutes and routine items such as public comment and board member comments.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Student Achievement Presentation and Improvement Plans
• Capital Plan discussion
• Public Comment period
• Board Member Comment

The board unanimously approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted 6‑0 to recommend accepting a $1.5 million capital project for the Samuel Staples Elementary School parking lot. The meeting was then adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved Sep. 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved recommendation to accept $1.5 M parking lot project for Samuel Staples Elementary (6‑0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (6‑0)

Senior Center Advisory Board

The Easton Senior Center Advisory Board meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided.

Senior Center Advisory Board

The Easton Senior Center Advisory Board will meet to review the Executive Director's report. The board will hold a preliminary discussion regarding the 2026/2027 budget and review fundraising and donation totals.

• Preliminary discussion of 2026/2027 budget
• Update on donation/sponsor gifts and fundraising through June 30, 2026
• Revenue totals for the September Tag Sale
• Overview of scheduled events for 2025 and 2026
• Update on blood pressure and sugar screening by Easton EMS

Commission for the Aging

The Easton Commission for the Aging will adopt the minutes from its prior meeting. It will receive an update on the MCS Fund. The commission will hear reports from the M.A. and SWCAA, discuss program planning and current issues, and hold an open discussion. The next special meeting is set for November 10, 2025.

• Approve meeting minutes
• MCS Fund update
• M.A. Report
• SWCAA Report
• Programs & Planning discussion

Commission for the Aging

The Commission for the Aging scheduled a special meeting for October 13, 2025, but it was cancelled due to weather, holiday, and scheduling conflicts. No agenda items were considered at this meeting.

Board of Police Commissioners

The Easton Board of Police Commissioners will meet on October 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the Library Community Room. The agenda includes approval of the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes, a discussion and possible action on a raffle permit for the Easton Senior Center, the chief’s monthly activity report, public comment, and personnel updates in an executive session.

• Approval of minutes from the September 8, 2025 regular meeting
• Discussion/action on Easton Senior Center raffle permit
• Chief’s monthly activity report
• Public comment period
• Personnel updates (executive session)

The commissioners unanimously approved the September 8 meeting minutes. They also unanimously approved a raffle permit for the Easton Senior Center. In addition, Detective Lyman was unanimously promoted to Detective Sergeant.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Easton Senior Center raffle permit (unanimous)
• Promoted Detective Lyman to Detective Sergeant (unanimous)

Region 9 and ER9 Joint Boards of Education

The Region 9 Board of Education will hold a special Zoom‑only meeting on October 10, 2025. Members will hear a project update on the Nest Buildings initiative and consider associated price proposals. The agenda also includes public comment and board member comment periods.

• Nest Buildings Project Update
• Consideration of Price Proposals
• Public Comment
• Board Member Comment

The Region 9 Board of Education approved three BMP Construction price proposals for work on the NEST buildings at Joel Barlow High School, each passing with a 7‑0 unanimous vote. The board also authorized up to $19,000 for benches in the team rooms, passing 6‑1. The meeting noted $190,298 remains in project contingency funds and that stakeholders will be consulted on additional items.

• Approved price proposal #128634.01 ($84,963.24) for ledge excavation and waterline work (7‑0)
• Approved price proposal #128634.02 ($25,319.78) for game-viewing window, storage closet and ice maker (7‑0)
• Approved price proposal #128634.03 ($10,585.83) for supplemental paving for dining seating area (7‑0)
• Authorized up to $19,000 for purchase of benches for team rooms (6‑1)

Board of Selectmen

The Easton Board of Selectmen will approve the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes and hear public comment. They will discuss and possibly act on a $3,000 driveway bond release (Permit #1883) for Prestige Builders at 48 Adirondack Trail, as well as a driveway variance for Belgium block installation at 20 Stanczyk Drive. Additional items include possible actions on an Ashlar Lodge sign on town property and on Boards and Commissions.

• Approve September 18, 2025 Board of Selectmen meeting minutes
• Consider $3,000 driveway bond release (Permit #1883) for Prestige Builders at 48 Adirondack Trail
• Consider driveway variance for Belgium block installation at 20 Stanczyk Drive
• Discuss possible action on Ashlar Lodge sign located on town property
• Discuss possible action on Boards and Commissions

The Easton Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes, a $3,000 driveway bond release (Permit #1883) to Prestige Builders for 48 Adirondack Trail, a driveway variance for a Belgium block at 20 Stanczyk Drive, and the Ashlar Lodge sign on town property. They also accepted the resignations of Carolyn Oppenheim (Park and Recreation Commission), Nanette DeWester (Commission for the Aging), and James Spak (EMS Commission). The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 driveway bond release, Permit #1883, 48 Adirondack Trail to Prestige Builders (unanimous)
• Approved driveway variance for Belgium block at 20 Stanczyk Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Ashlar Lodge sign on town property (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Carolyn Oppenheim from Park and Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Nanette DeWester from Commission for the Aging (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of James Spak from EMS Commission (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 p.m. (unanimous)

Easton Diversity & Inclusion Task Force (EDIT)

The Easton Diversity & Inclusion Task Force will review minutes, take public comments, hear a board member comment, and discuss a report on the September Neighborfest event with possible actions. The meeting will also cover any other business before adjourning.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Board member comment
• Report and debrief from September’s Neighborfest event – discussion and possible action
• Other business

The task force did not fill the open secretary position; Paco Acosta will take notes and send them to Chair Darrell Harris for town publication. A motion to adjourn the meeting was approved. The next regular meeting was scheduled for November 6, 2025.

• Secretary position remains open (no appointment made)
• Paco Acosta assigned to take notes and send to Darrell Harris for publication
• Motion to adjourn passed
• Next regular meeting scheduled for November 6, 2025

Agricultural Commission

The Easton Agricultural Commission will meet on Oct. 8, 2025 at the Easton Public Library. The agenda includes public comment, updates from the Fairfield County Farm Bureau, and a review of the state's Christmas Tree Capital program and the commission’s role in it. No formal actions are listed beyond routine items such as approving minutes.

• Public Comment
• Updates and Reports
• Fairfield County Farm Bureau meeting updates
• Christmas Tree Capital of CT – Program Review, Role for Ag Commission
• Correspondence

Cemetery Committee

The Easton Cemetery Committee will meet to review and approve previous meeting minutes, receive an update on cemetery operations, and discuss a budget update. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Easton Public Library Conference Room.

• Review and approve minutes
• Update on cemeteries
• Budget update
• SK prep discussion
• Other business

The committee approved the minutes as presented. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made at 7:35 PM. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Motion to adjourn was made

EMS Commission (Emergency Medical Services)

The commission voted unanimously to approve the September 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the schedule for the 2026 EMS Commission meetings. No other actions were taken.

• Approved September 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule

Board of Selectmen

The Aspetuck Health District Task Force will meet to review survey results and discuss findings. The body may take action based on these findings and will hold a discussion with Health Director Luci Bango.

• Discussion and possible action on task force findings
• Review of survey results
• Discussion with Health Director Luci Bango
• Approval of September 22, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the Aspetuck Health District Task Force minutes from September 22, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:15 pm by unanimous vote.

• Approved Aspetuck Health District Task Force minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 pm (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Easton Zoning Board of Appeals has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025, because there are no items on the agenda. The meeting was to be held at 225 Center Road.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Scheduled for October 7, 2025 at 5:30pm
• Location: 225 Center Road, Easton, CT 06612

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will approve the September 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss possible actions on the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch and the BOE capital plan. The board will also approve the 2026 meeting calendar and the 2026‑2027 budget calendar. Treasurer and Munis financial reports will be presented for discussion.

• Approve September 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss possible action on Fairfield County Regional Dispatch
• Discuss possible action on BOE capital plan
• Approve meeting calendar for 2026
• Approve budget calendar for 2026‑2027

The Board appointed Maureen Williams as an alternate, approved the September 2, 2025 minutes, and adopted both the 2026 meeting calendar and the 2025‑2026 budget calendar. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Appointed alternate Maureen Williams in place of Jackie Kaufman (5-0)
• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (5-0-1, Andy abstained)
• Approved 2025-2026 budget calendar (5-0-1, Andy abstained)
• Motion to adjourn passed (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Easton Planning and Zoning Commission will review three special permit applications for a playground at Aspetuck Park, a ground-mounted solar array at 220 Banks Road, and an adult care center at 200 Center Road. The body will also discuss a partial bond release for driveway paving at 38 Far Horizon Drive and a draft regulation for historic structures.

• Special Permit #SP-25-09: Playground at Aspetuck Park, 369 Black Rock Road
• Special Permit #SP-25-10: Ground-mounted solar array at 220 Banks Road
• Special Permit #SP-25-11: Adult care center at 200 Center Road
• Partial bond release for driveway paving at 38 Far Horizon Drive
• Review of draft 'Local Historic Structures' zoning incentive regulation

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a $27,300 partial bond release for driveway paving (4-0 vote). It also approved a floodplain permit for a new playground at 369 Black Rock Road with two ADA parking spaces and relocation of the tee‑ball field (4-0 vote). The commission denied an amendment to add a screening plan for a solar array at 220 Banks Road (1‑3 vote) but approved the solar array as submitted (4-0 vote). Finally, it approved an adult care center permit at 200 Center Road (4-0 vote).

• Approved $27,300 partial bond release for 38 Far Horizon Drive (4-0)
• Approved floodplain permit for new playground at 369 Black Rock Road, with ADA parking and tee‑ball field relocation (4-0)
• Denied amendment to add screening plan for solar array at 220 Banks Road (1-3)
• Approved ground‑mounted solar array at 220 Banks Road as submitted (4-0)
• Approved adult care center and sign permit at 200 Center Road (4-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Easton Public Library Board of Trustees cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, October 6, 2025 at 7:00 pm. The meeting was rescheduled to Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm because the Library Director will be on vacation. No other agenda items were listed.

• Meeting cancelled and rescheduled to Oct 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Commission for the Aging

The Commission for the Aging's regular meeting scheduled for Monday, October 6, 2025 at 5 PM was canceled due to scheduling conflicts. A special meeting will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025 from 5 PM to 6 PM at the ESC.

• Regular meeting on Oct 6, 2025 canceled
• Special meeting scheduled for Oct 13, 2025, 5‑6 PM at the ESC

Town Meeting

The Special Town Meeting will elect a moderator, consider a $49,522.68 transfer to the FY 2025 Legal budget, and consider a $100,000 special appropriation from the unassigned fund to the Library Capital Account for replacing the library’s cooling tower. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Election of moderator
• Transfer of $49,522.68 from the undesignated fund balance to the FY 2025 Legal budget to cover a shortfall
• Special appropriation of $100,000 from the unassigned fund balance to the Library Capital Account for cooling tower replacement
• Adjournment

The Special Town Meeting approved a $49,522.68 transfer from the undesignated fund balance to the FY 2025 Legal budget. It also approved a $100,000 special appropriation from the unassigned fund balance to the Library Capital Account for replacing the library cooling tower. Additionally, Tom Herrmann was elected by voice vote. All motions carried.

• Approved $49,522.68 transfer to FY 2025 Legal budget (voice vote)
• Approved $100,000 appropriation to Library Capital Account for cooling tower replacement (voice vote)
• Elected Tom Herrmann (voice vote)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee will meet to discuss appointing representatives to meet with Silver, Petrucelli & Associates. The purpose of these representatives is to discuss plan changes.

• Appointment of representatives to meet with Silver, Petrucelli & Associates regarding plan changes

The Library Building Committee approved, unanimously, the appointment of three members to serve as representatives in discussions with Silver, Petrucelli & Associates about plan changes. The appointed representatives are Chris Hull, James Veal, and Lynn Zaffino. No other business was taken up.

• Appointed Chris Hull, James Veal, and Lynn Zaffino as reps to meet with Silver, Petrucelli & Associates (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Emergency Medical Services Planning & Building Committee's regular meeting scheduled for September 30, 2026, was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided at this time.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider approval of a payment related to a construction project. They will also receive a status update on the project, including schedule, milestones, and communication plans. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes and discussion of old and new business.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Construction status update
• Payment approved
• Project schedule and milestones
• Communication plan and public updates

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. They also approved two payment requisitions to Bismark, an invoice for asbestos removal, and an invoice for video surveillance equipment. All approvals were passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from Aug 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Payment Requisition #4 to Bismark $212,066.42 (unanimous)
• Approved Payment Requisition #5 to Bismark $246,392.54 (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Group invoice $2,557.94 for asbestos removal (unanimous)
• Approved Johnson Controls invoice $16,800.00 for video surveillance equipment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

EMS Commission (Emergency Medical Services)

No agenda was provided for this meeting. The record indicates that meeting minutes are available for review instead.

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. It also approved Payment Requisition #4 from Bismark for $212,066.42 (including a $5,633.93 change order) and Payment Requisition #5 from Bismark for $246,392.54 (including $81,014.92 in change orders). In addition, the commission approved an invoice of $2,557.94 from Environmental Group, Inc. for asbestos removal and an invoice of $16,800.00 from Johnson Controls for video surveillance equipment.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Payment Requisition #4 from Bismark $212,066.42 (unanimous)
• Approved Payment Requisition #5 from Bismark $246,392.54 (unanimous)
• Approved Environmental Group, Inc. asbestos removal invoice $2,557.94 (unanimous)
• Approved Johnson Controls video surveillance invoice $16,800.00 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to enter an executive session. The body will discuss strategy and negotiations regarding four pending or anticipated legal cases.

• Litigation: Town of Easton P&Z v. 23 Twitch Grass Rd, LLC Et Al
• Litigation: Town of Easton P&Z v. Trevor Smith
• Litigation: Town of Easton P&Z v. David Harding, DBA Daybreak Farms
• Anticipated litigation: Town of Easton P&Z v. Ralph Neunteufel regarding 740 Stepney Road

The Easton Planning & Zoning Commission approved a motion to enter an executive session to discuss strategy and negotiations for several pending and anticipated lawsuits. After the session, the commission voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 p.m.

• Enter executive session to discuss litigation (AYE 4, NAY 0, ABSTAIN 0)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:52 p.m. (AYE 4, NAY 0, ABSTAIN 0)

Cemetery Committee

The Easton Cemetery Committee will review and approve the previous meeting minutes. Members will receive an update on cemetery conditions and a budget update that includes fundraising plans. The agenda includes discussion of a 5K event and general planning items, followed by any other business.

• Review and approve minutes
• Update on cemeteries
• Budget update and fundraising discussion
• Discussion of a 5K event
• Planning and other business

The committee approved the September 24 meeting minutes after correcting a misspelling and an item description. No other actions were formally decided; the remaining agenda items were discussed or assigned for follow‑up.

• Approved meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The Conservation Commission will visit the property at 5 & 15 Plum Tree Lane regarding Application #25-726. No actions will be taken and no decisions will be made during this meeting.

• Site walk for Application #25-726 at 5 & 15 Plum Tree Lane

The Conservation Commission conducted a site walk at 5-15 Plum Tree Lane, located on the Easton‑Trumbull town line. The proposed project is a 70‑unit apartment building (40 units in Easton) and nine town houses on 4.5 acres near the Mill River. No discussions, motions, or decisions were made during the walk.

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The Conservation Commission and Inland Wetlands Agency will review three new applications and discuss multiple ongoing wetland violations. The body is specifically determining a public hearing date for a residential development project.

• Application #25-726: Apartment building with underground parking and 9 townhouses at 5 & 15 Plumtree Lane
• Application #25-731: Replacement of Congress Street Bridge with a new steel bridge
• Application #25-732: After-the-fact septic system replacement and regrading at 8 Crescent Street
• Review of $1,000 fine and legal action regarding wetland activities at 570 Morehouse Road
• Discussion of cease and desist orders and violation letters for properties on Adirondack Trail, Northwood Drive, Sport Hill Parkway, Eastwood Drive, North Park Avenue, Maple Road, Rock House Road, and Sport Hill Road

The Conservation Commission unanimously voted to reject the applicant’s $30,000 escrow offer. It scheduled a public hearing for the Mill River Park project on Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025 at the Samuel Staples Elementary School cafetorium. The commission also required the full application fee to be paid by Monday, Oct 13, 2025, stating the hearing would be postponed if the fee is not received.

• Declined $30,000 escrow proposal (unanimous voice vote)
• Set public hearing for Oct 14, 2025 at Samuel Staples Elementary Cafetorium
• Required full application fee by Oct 13, 2025; hearing to be postponed if unpaid
• Kept Mill River Park application #25-726 on hold pending fee payment

Board of Selectmen

The Aspetuck Health District Task Force is meeting to review and approve minutes from September 3, 2025. The body will also discuss and potentially take action on the task force's findings.

• Approval of September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion and possible action on task force findings

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The Easton Conservation Commission will hold a site walk at the property located at 5 and 15 Plum Tree Lane on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. The walk is subject to approval by the town’s attorneys. It is unclear whether enough commissioners will be present to form a quorum, and no decisions or actions are planned for this meeting.

• Site walk at 5 & 15 Plum Tree Lane (subject to attorney approval)
• Application #25-726 related to the Mill River Park property

The Conservation Commission inspected the property at 5-15 Plum Tree Lane, a proposed 70‑unit apartment building and 9 townhouses on 4.5 acres near the Mill River. The walk lasted from 10:30 am to about 11:15 am. No discussions, motions, or decisions were recorded.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss a driveway variance and set the agenda for an October 6 town meeting. The town meeting agenda will include the legal budget and the Library cooling tower.

• Driveway variance for installation of Belgium block at 258 Morehouse Road
• Setting October 6 town meeting agenda regarding Library cooling tower
• Setting October 6 town meeting agenda regarding legal budget

The Easton Board of Selectmen approved the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes. They also approved a driveway variance to install a Begium block at 258 Morehouse Road. The agenda for the October 6 town meeting was approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 7.08 PM. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved driveway variance for Begium block at 258 Morehouse Road (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for town meeting scheduled for October 6 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7.08 PM (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for September 18, 2025. A special meeting will be held that same day at 6:00 p.m. in Town Hall Conference Room A and via Zoom. No specific agenda items were listed for the special meeting.

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board will hear a presentation from Ava Faustini, approve the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting, and receive reports from the Fire Chief, including updates on the radio project and dispatch system, as well as a report from the Fire Marshal. The commission may consider any other business that arises, and will hold an executive session before adjourning.

• Presentation from Ava Faustini
• Approval of June 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Radio Project Update
• Dispatch Update
• Fire Marshal report

The Board of Fire Commissioners approved the minutes from the June 19, 2025 meeting with no changes. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:13 p.m. after a motion and second by Commissioners Katz and Barry.

• Approved June 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:13 p.m. (unanimous)

Easton Energy & Environment Task Force

The Easton Energy & Environment Task Force will meet to review meeting minutes from May, discuss a solar update, and receive a report on Police and EMS electric vehicle usage. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Easton Town Hall.

• Review of May meeting minutes
• Solar update presentation
• Police and EMS electric vehicle update
• Recycling communications discussion

The Easton Energy & Environment Task Force unanimously approved the meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously. No other actions were decided during the session.

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

Region 9 and ER9 Joint Boards of Education

The Region 9 Board of Education will meet to discuss retirement plan investment policies and proposed bylaw revisions. The board will also review the capital plan and receive updates on several facility projects.

• Proposed revisions to ER9 Retirement Plan Investment Policy
• First reading of proposed Region 9 Bylaw revisions
• Capital Plan Review
• Nest Project updates and invoices
• Price proposal for Joel Barlow Auditorium sound system and stage

The Region 9 Board of Education approved several financial actions, including a $208,999.98 expenditure for an auditorium sound system upgrade at Joel Barlow High School. It also authorized a $375,483.08 progress payment and a $5,435.78 invoice for the NEST Buildings project. The board adopted an update to the Investment Policy Statement and gave a first reading to proposed bylaw revisions. All motions passed with votes ranging from 5‑1 to unanimous.

• Agenda change to add Student Report approved 6-0
• Minutes of Aug 19 2025 meeting approved with edits 6-0
• Investment Policy Statement update authorized 5-1
• First reading of Region 9 Bylaw proposed revisions approved 6-0
• Invoice #7668 for NEST forced‑main engineering services ($5,435.78) approved 6-0
• Progress payment for NEST Buildings ($375,483.08) approved 6-0
• Expenditure of $208,999.98 for auditorium sound system and stage floor upgrade approved 6-0

Region 9 and ER9 Joint Boards of Education

The Region 9 Board of Education approved several items, including adding a Student Report to the agenda and approving amended minutes from the August 19 meeting. It authorized the Assistant Superintendent to update the Investment Policy Statement (5‑1 vote) and approved the first reading of proposed bylaw revisions. The board also approved an engineering invoice of $5,435.78, a $375,483.08 progress payment for the NEST Buildings at Joel Barlow High School, and a $208,999.98 expenditure for an auditorium sound system upgrade and floor refinishing. All motions passed unanimously except the IPS update.

• Added Student Report as Item V (6-0 unanimous)
• Approved amended August 19 minutes (6-0 unanimous)
• Authorized update to Investment Policy Statement (5-1, Parkin no)
• Approved first reading of Region 9 Bylaw Proposed Revisions (6-0 unanimous)
• Approved Invoice #7668 for $5,435.78 engineering services (6-0 unanimous)
• Approved progress payment of $375,483.08 for NEST Buildings (6-0 unanimous)
• Authorized $208,999.98 expenditure for auditorium sound system upgrade and floor refinishing (6-0 unanimous)

Park and Recreation Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for September 16, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Easton Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss and possibly act on several agenda items, including Resubdivision Application #SD-25-01 to create two lots from an 8.9‑acre parcel at 125 Rock House Road. The commission will also review Special Permit Application #SP-25-07 for riding lessons and a summer riding camp at 422 Sport Hill Road, a draft Local Historic Structures zoning incentive regulation, and Kirby Lane Associates' subdivision bond release request. A zoning enforcement report and minutes from the August meetings will be considered as well.

• Resubdivision Application #SD-25-01: split 8.9‑acre parcel at 125 Rock House Road into two lots (submitted by Stephon Wynter and Fransica Hodges)
• Special Permit Application #SP-25-07: major non‑agricultural use for riding lessons and summer camp at 422 Sport Hill Road (submitted by Charlotte Nagle, N&C Equestrian)
• Draft “Local Historic Structures” Zoning Incentive Regulation review
• Kirby Lane Associates – Subdivision Bond Release Request
• Zoning Enforcement Report presented by Zoning Enforcement Officer Jonathan Rosenthal

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved Special Permit #SP-25-07 for riding lessons and a summer camp at 422 Sport Hill Road, adding several site‑work conditions. It also recommended a partial release of the subdivision bond to the Board of Selectmen and granted a 20‑day extension for the public hearing on the Rock House Road resubdivision. An enforcement letter was ordered for a violation at 125 Eden Hill Road, while the resubdivision application and a historic‑structures draft were tabled.

• Approved Special Permit #SP-25-07 for riding camp (4-1)
• Recommended partial subdivision bond release to Board of Selectmen (5-0)
• Granted 20‑day extension for Rock House Rd public hearing (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Aug 5, 2025 meeting (4-0-1)
• Approved minutes of Aug 19, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Ordered final enforcement letter to 125 Eden Hill Rd violator (5-0)
• Tabled Resubdivision Application #SD-25-01 to Oct 7, 2025 (no vote)
• Tabled draft Local Historic Structures regulation to Oct 7, 2025 (no vote)

Board of Education

The Region 9 Board of Education approved several financial actions, including a $375,483 progress payment for the NEST Buildings project and a $208,999.98 expenditure for an auditorium sound system upgrade. The board also authorized updates to the investment policy statement and gave a first reading approval for proposed bylaw revisions. All motions were adopted with recorded vote tallies.

• Agenda change to add Student Report as Item V approved (6-0)
• Minutes of Aug 19, 2025 approved with edits (6-0)
• Authorize Finance Assistant Superintendent to update Investment Policy Statement approved (5-1)
• First reading of Region 9 Bylaw Proposed Revisions approved (6-0)
• Approve Invoice #7668 for $5,435.78 engineering services for NEST Buildings approved (6-0)
• Approve progress payment of $375,483.08 for NEST Buildings approved (6-0)
• Authorize $208,999.98 expenditure for auditorium sound system and stage floor upgrade approved (6-0)
• Board adjourned meeting at 9:51 p.m.

Land Preservation and Acquisition Authority

The Easton Land Preservation and Acquisition Authority will hold its regular meeting on September 15, 2025. The agenda includes approval of the January meeting minutes and an election to fill the vacant secretary position. No other substantive business is listed.

• Election for secretary (vacant position)
• Approval of January minutes

Region 9 and ER9 Joint Boards of Education

The Region 9 Board of Education special meeting scheduled for September 11, 2025 at 4:00 pm was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The cancellation was announced by Chairperson Todd Johnston.

Region 9 and ER9 Joint Boards of Education

The Region 9 Board of Education will discuss a price proposal for a sound system at the Joel Barlow Auditorium. The discussion is listed under "Discussion and Possible Action" and is presented by Dr. Jason McKinnon, Superintendent of Schools. No other agenda items are detailed.

• Discussion of price proposal for Joel Barlow Auditorium sound system (presented by Dr. Jason McKinnon)

Agricultural Commission

The Easton Agricultural Commission will meet to discuss updates regarding the Fairfield County Farm Bureau. The body will also review the 'Christmas Tree Capital of CT' program and the commission's role in it.

• Fairfield County Farm Bureau membership updates
• Christmas Tree Capital of CT program review

The Easton Agricultural Commission approved the minutes from its June 11 regular meeting. No public comments were received and no new business was acted upon. The commission discussed assuming stewardship of the Christmas Tree Capital of CT program but did not make a decision on it.

• Approved minutes from June 11 meeting

Cemetery Committee

The regular meeting of the Easton Cemetery Committee scheduled for September 10, 2025, has been cancelled due to schedule conflicts.

Safety and Health Committee

The committee will discuss and potentially take action on recent accidents and safety concern forms. Members will review updates to CPR training, fire extinguishers, and the Town of Easton Emergency Plan. The body will also consider a new reporting procedure for safety concerns.

• Review of recent incidents or accidents
• CPR/Stop the Bleed and fire extinguisher training updates
• Town of Easton Emergency Plan update
• Proposed Safety Concern/Good Catch reporting procedure
• Setting meeting dates for 2025 and 2026

The Safety and Health Committee voted unanimously to require specific ANSI vests for staff working on or near roads. It also approved changing the November 2025 meeting date from the 13th to the 18th. Both motions passed unopposed. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Motion to require specific ANSI vests near roads passed (unopposed)
• Motion to change November 2025 meeting date to November 18 passed (unopposed)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 am passed (unopposed)

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The Conservation Commission will discuss several pending development applications, conduct site walks, and address a series of wetland violation letters and related enforcement matters. It will also review reports for Planning and Zoning, consider new business, and approve minutes from the prior meeting.

• Application #25-726 for Mill River Park – apartment building, underground parking, 9 townhouses (on hold due to fee issue)
• Application #25-727 for 176 Judd Road – ramp, pond and shed for farming activity
• Violation Letter V#25-714 for 4 Maple Road – moving fill and rocks in upland review area (issued 4/26/2025)
• Violation Letter #25-733 for 125 Rock House Road – stumping within 100 ft of wetlands (issued 6/6/2025)
• Site walks at 691 Morehouse Road (Easton Public Library) and 131 Judd Road

The Conservation Commission approved the ramp and pond proposal at 176 Judd Road, the Easton Public Library expansion at 691 Morehouse Road, and the new house construction at 131 Judd Road, each by unanimous voice vote. The library approval includes a stipulation to remove a container from the property, and the house approval includes a stipulation to remove all excess dirt off‑site except what is needed for the septic system. The Mill River Park application remains on hold pending resolution of the application fee issue and a future site visit.

• Approved #25-727 (176 Judd Road ramp and pond) by unanimous voice vote
• Approved #25-729 (Easton Public Library expansion) with container removal stipulation by unanimous voice vote
• Approved #25-730 (131 Judd Road new house) with dirt removal stipulation by unanimous voice vote

Board of Education

The Board of Education will meet to review administrative and committee reports. The body will hold discussions and take possible action regarding the school opening, staff updates, and the capital plan.

• Discussion and possible action on school opening
• Discussion and possible action on staff update
• Discussion and possible action on capital plan

The Easton Board of Education approved the minutes from the August 12 meeting by unanimous consent. The board voted 6‑0 to recommend an approximately $8.5 million capital plan for building renewal and improvements at Samuel Staples Elementary and Helen Keller Middle School. The meeting was then adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved Aug 12 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Recommended $8.5M capital plan for Samuel Staples Elementary and Helen Keller Middle School (6-0)
• Adjourned regular meeting (6-0)

Senior Center Advisory Board

The Easton Senior Center Advisory Board will approve minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting, welcome a new board member, and hear the Executive Director’s report covering the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 town budgets, scheduled events, donations, grants, sales, and volunteers. The board will discuss a tree‑planting project in memory of Eunice Hanson and consider any new business items.

• Approve minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting
• Welcome new board member
• Executive Director’s report on 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 town budgets
• Discussion of tree planting in memory of Eunice Hanson
• Consider new business items

The board approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. Cindi Simerly was appointed by the Board of Selectmen to fill the term created by Eunice Hanson, lasting through January 2027. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Appointed Cindi Simerly to fill term through Jan 2027
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous motion carried)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals met on September 8, 2025. No applicants were present for the 2024 Grand List motor vehicles assessment appeals, so no appeals were considered. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

Board of Police Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting minutes from July 21, 2025. They also unanimously approved the road‑use permit for the Free Spirit Festival scheduled for October 25. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:02 p.m.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved road use permit for Free Spirit Festival on 10/25 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:02 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The selectmen unanimously approved the August 7, 2025 meeting minutes and a series of tax refunds to listed entities. They also approved a $1,000,000 appropriation to the library building capital fund for a state grant. A driveway variance for 258 Morehouse Road was tabled, and Mark Petrino was appointed to the Library Building Committee. The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.

• Approved August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds to ACAR Leasing Ltd, CCAP Auto Lease Ltd, JP Morgan Chase, Toyota Lease Trust, Vault Trust (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 appropriation to library building capital fund (unanimous)
• Tabled driveway variance request for 258 Morehouse Road (postponed)
• Appointed Mark Petrino to Library Building Committee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 p.m. (unanimous)

Easton Diversity & Inclusion Task Force (EDIT)

The Easton Diversity & Inclusion Task Force discussed a new cultural events calendar and a proposed larger community event called "Neighborfest Easton" scheduled for September 21. They also mentioned future reassessment of the task force's agency and upcoming neurodiverse events. No formal approvals, votes, or resolutions were recorded.

Board of Selectmen

The Aspetuck Health District Task Force appointed Dave Bindelglass as chair and Christine Calvert as secretary. The next meeting was scheduled for Monday, September 22 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Dave Bindelglass appointed chair of the task force
• Christine Calvert appointed secretary of the task force
• Next meeting scheduled for September 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance approved the July 1 minutes (6‑0). It voted to move $319,000 from the Road Highway Capital account to the Road and Repaving Capital Project Fund (6‑0). The board also created a capital project fund for the library cooling tower and recommended a $100,000 appropriation (both 6‑0), and recommended a $49,522.68 appropriation for legal expenditures (5‑1). A $460,541.30 line‑item transfer package was approved (6‑0).

• Approved July 1 minutes (6-0)
• Transferred $319,000 to Road and Repaving Capital Project Fund (6-0)
• Established library cooling tower capital project fund (6-0)
• Recommended $100,000 library cooling tower appropriation (6-0)
• Recommended $49,522.68 legal budget appropriation (5-1)
• Approved $460,541.30 line‑item transfers (6-0)
• Adopted Treasurer’s report (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Commission for the Aging

The commission deferred approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, choosing to table them until the next meeting. Members discussed adding a QR donation link to the MCS Fund website, but no decision was made. Upcoming events were announced, including a lunch‑and‑learn on September 25, a home‑weatherizing class on October 2, and a special meeting on October 13. No votes were recorded.

• Tabled approval of previous meeting minutes (decision deferred)
• Announced lunch‑and‑learn on September 25 (scheduled)
• Announced home‑weatherizing class on October 2 (scheduled)
• Set special meeting for October 13, 5‑6 PM (scheduled)

Board of Selectmen

The Emergency Medical Services Planning & Building Committee will meet to discuss the project schedule and financial status of its current construction. The body will also review the communication plan and public updates.

• Construction status update
• Project schedule and financial status review
• Communication plan and public updates

The Easton Board of Selectmen approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other actions were taken; the meeting was adjourned at 7:26 PM.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Park and Recreation Commission

The Easton Park and Recreation Commission will review and approve minutes and financial reports for June and July 2025, including the Operating Budget, Field Use Account, and Activity Account. The agenda includes an update on the Aspetuck Park playground and a review of accident/incident reports.

• Review and approval of May 2025 minutes
• Review and approval of Operating Budget for June & July 2025
• Review and approval of Field Use Account for June & July 2025
• Review and approval of Activity Account for June & July 2025
• Playground at Aspetuck Park Update

The Easton Park and Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. It also approved the June and July 2025 financial reports, the Field Use Report, and the Activity Account Report. All motions passed unanimously. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also approved.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved June and July 2025 financial reports (all in favor)
• Approved June and July 2025 Field Use Report (all in favor)
• Approved June and July 2025 Activity Account Report (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved four items: a spa permit with drainage stipulations, a wetland remediation plan, an amendment to remove the Aspetuck Park playground and install temporary silt fencing, and an amendment to restore a parking area at 248 Center Road. Several other applications were placed on hold pending additional fees or engineering plans.

• Approved #25-728 spa and patio permit with drainage stipulation and revised site plan requirement (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved #25-731 remediation plan for 22 Buttonwood, Trumbull with neighbor notification (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved amendment to #25-723 Aspetuck Park Playground removal and silt fencing installation (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved amendment to #24-678 parking area restoration at 248 Center Road (unanimous voice vote)
• Placed #25-726 Mill River Park application on hold pending fee resolution
• Placed #25-727 Judd Road ramp and pond application on hold pending engineered site plan

Region 9 and ER9 Joint Boards of Education

The Region 9 Board of Education approved adding a $200,000 auditorium sound system and stage floor renovation to the 2025‑2026 Capital Plan and authorized the expenditure, pending legal review. The board also approved pension‑plan trades, a portfolio rebalancing, and several agenda adjustments. All motions were adopted with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Move “JBHS Auditorium Sound System Update” ahead of Administrative Reports (approved 8‑0)
• Add “Auditorium Upgrades” as new agenda item after VI.A (approved 8‑0)
• Add $200,000 auditorium sound system and stage floor renovation to Capital Plan FY 2025‑2026 (approved 8‑0)
• Authorize up to $200,000 expenditure for the auditorium upgrade, subject to legal review and waivers (approved 8‑0)
• Authorize Assistant Superintendent to execute defined pension‑plan trades for FY 2025‑2026 benefit payments (approved 7‑0, Parkin abstained)
• Authorize Assistant Superintendent to rebalance investment portfolio as specified (approved 7‑0, Parkin abstained)
• Move Public Comment agenda item ahead of new item IX, Non‑Certified Secretary MOU (approved 8‑0)
• Adjourn the meeting (approved 8‑0)

Region 9 and ER9 Joint Boards of Education

The Region 9 Board of Education added a $200,000 auditorium sound system and stage‑floor renovation project to the 2025‑2026 Capital Plan and authorized up to $200,000 for its execution, subject to legal review. The board also approved changes to the pension portfolio allocation and authorized pension benefit‑payment trades. Several procedural motions, including agenda moves and adjournment, were approved unanimously.

• Approved adding $200,000 auditorium sound system and stage floor renovation to Capital Plan (8‑0)
• Authorized expenditure up to $200,000 for auditorium upgrades, pending legal review (8‑0)
• Approved moving agenda item “Auditorium Upgrades” after VI.A (8‑0)
• Approved pension portfolio allocation changes (7‑0, Parkin abstain)
• Authorized pension benefit‑payment trades for FY 2025‑2026 (7‑0, Parkin abstain)
• Approved moving public comment ahead of new item IX (8‑0)
• Approved recess at 10:20 p.m. (8‑0)
• Approved adjournment at 10:55 p.m. (8‑0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a lot subdivision and a special permit for equestrian services. The body will also discuss a bridge reconstruction referral and a draft zoning incentive for local historic structures.

• Resubdivision Application #SD-25-01: Create 2 lots from 8.9 acres at 125 Rock House Road
• Special Permit Application #SP-25-07: Riding lessons and summer camp at 422 Sport Hill Road
• Section 8-24 Referral: Reconstruction of Judd Road Bridge #04929 on the Easton-Monroe Town Line
• Review of draft 'Local Historic Structures' Zoning Incentive Regulation
• Possible legal action for zoning violations at 24 Tuckahoe Road, 570 Morehouse Road, and 1074 Black Rock

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Board of Selectmen’s referral to rebuild the Judd Road Bridge on the Easton‑Monroe town line. It also authorized staff and counsel to pursue court remedies for zoning violations at three properties and moved the Zoning Enforcement ordinance to the Board of Selectmen with two amendments. Two pending applications were tabled until the September 16 meeting.

• Approved Section 8-24 Referral for reconstruction of Judd Road Bridge #04929 (Aye‑3, Nay‑0, Abstain‑0)
• Authorized staff and legal counsel to pursue court action for violations at 570 Morehouse Rd, 24 Tuckahoe Rd, and 1074 Black Rd (Aye‑3, Nay‑0, Abstain‑0)
• Approved adding Zoning Citation Ordinance to the August 19 agenda (Aye‑3, Nay‑0, Abstain‑0)
• Referred Zoning Enforcement ordinance to Board of Selectmen with amendments to definition and Subsection 148‑4.B‑c (Aye‑3, Nay‑0, Abstain‑0)
• Approved motion to add Zoning Enforcement Report to New Business agenda (Aye‑3, Nay‑0, Abstain‑0)
• Tabled Resubdivision Application #SD‑25‑01 to September 16, 2025
• Tabled Special Permit Application #SP‑25‑07 to September 16, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 10:53 PM (Aye‑3, Nay‑0, Abstain‑0)

Land Preservation and Acquisition Authority

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Land Preservation and Acquisition Authority on August 18, 2025, has been canceled.

Cemetery Committee

The committee approved the June 2025 meeting minutes as presented. Updates were given on lawn mowing, stone setting, and grant funds, but no further actions were decided. Planning for a 5K run and related merchandise was discussed. A motion to adjourn was approved.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn approved (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a variance application for a property at 336 N. Park Avenue. The board will also discuss FOIA training and review previous meeting minutes.

• Variance Application #ZBA-25-03: 3.5 foot side setback variance to build a 2nd floor over existing footprint at 336 N. Park Avenue
• FOIA Training presented by Russell Blair, Director of Education and Communications, Freedom of Information Commission

The board voted 5‑0 to approve a variance reducing the side setback to 36.5 feet and allowing an enlargement of a non‑conforming accessory structure at 336 North Park Avenue. The board also approved the minutes from the April 29 and June 3, 2025 meetings, each by a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Variance #ZBA-25-03 for 336 North Park Ave (5‑0) – reduce side setback to 36.5 ft and enlarge non‑conforming structure
• Approved minutes of April 29, 2025 meeting (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of June 3, 2025 meeting (5‑0)

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The commission approved application #25-724 to install a flood protection system at 426 Judd Road, accepting the revised site plans dated 8/7/2025 by unanimous voice vote. No decision was made on the other applications presented, and the commission noted that a public hearing will be scheduled for application #25-726 concerning Mill River Park. All other items were discussed or referred for further action.

• Approved flood protection system for 426 Judd Road (unanimous voice vote)
• Public hearing announced for Mill River Park application #25-726 (no decision)
• No action taken on ramp and pond request at 176 Judd Road (#25-727)
• No action taken on spa and propane tank request at 30 Bayberry Lane (#25-728)
• Advised amendment request for 248 Center Road to be submitted in writing with $135 fee

Board of Education

The Board approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. A financial update showing a $706,874 transfer to the Health Benefits Account and a $19,518,807 operating budget was presented. No other motions were voted on. The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m. with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved June 10, 2025 Board of Education minutes (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Board of Selectmen

The Easton Board of Selectmen approved the July 17 meeting minutes and accepted a bid for the EMS renovation. They also approved a driveway variance, created the Aspetuck Health District Task Force, waived a procurement requirement for an electric‑vehicle police car, and referred a bridge construction project to Planning & Zoning. Additionally, two members were appointed to the Land Preservation and Acquisition Committee and the Senior Center Advisory Board.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Special Testing and Inspection bid for EMS renovation (unanimous)
• Approved driveway variance for Belgium block at 21 Barrows Road (unanimous)
• Established Aspetuck Health District Task Force (unanimous)
• Waived RFP requirement to purchase electric‑vehicle police car (unanimous)
• Requested 824 referral to P&Z for bridge #04929 on Judd Road (unanimous)
• Appointed Tom Ganim to Land Preservation and Acquisition Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Cindi Simerly to Senior Center Advisory Board (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board voted to approve a letter of agreement to transfer $1 million from its account to the Town of Easton to cover expenses for the library expansion building project. The motion was moved by Peter, seconded by Mary, and all members voted in favor. The board also adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved $1 million transfer to Town for library expansion (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission approved the July 15 minutes (3‑aye, 0‑nay, 1‑abstain) and, by consensus, agreed to move forward with an injunction to halt excavation at 125 Eden Hill Road. It also asked staff to draft a zoning‑violation citation ordinance and a historic‑zoning incentive regulation. The special‑permit application for a yoga facility was withdrawn, and the resubdivision application for 125 Rock House Road was tabled. The meeting adjourned at 9:09 PM (4‑aye, 0‑nay).

• Approved 07/15/2025 minutes (Aye‑3, Nay‑0, Abstain‑1)
• Agreed by consensus to pursue an injunction stopping excavation at 125 Eden Hill Road
• Requested staff develop draft Zoning Violation Citation Ordinance (consensus)
• Requested staff develop draft Historic Zoning Incentive regulation (consensus)
• Acknowledged withdrawal of Special Permit #SP-25-03 for yoga facility
• Tabled Resubdivision Application #SD-25-01 for 125 Rock House Road
• Adjourned meeting at 9:09 PM (Aye‑4, Nay‑0, Abstain‑0)

Board of Ethics

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 9 and July 16 meetings. It entered and exited an executive session to review complaints #11-06252025 and #12-07022025. The Board voted unanimously that there was no cause to find a violation of the ethics ordinance for either complaint. All parties will be notified of the decisions.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to hear statements on complaints #11-06252025 and #12-07022025 (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Found no cause for ethics violation for claim #11-06252025 (unanimous)
• Found no cause for ethics violation for claim #12-07022025 (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The committee approved the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting. It authorized a $171,720.62 payment to Bismark for completed work, a $56,118.46 contract with Total Communication for voice and data infrastructure, and an $81,015 work order for collar ties and support framing. All approvals passed unanimously.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $171,720.62 payment requisition to Bismark (unanimous)
• Approved $56,118.46 Voice & Data contract with Total Communication (unanimous)
• Approved $81,015 work order for collar ties and support framing (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to approve the installation of a 10‑by‑30‑foot inground pool, equipment, and patio at 269 North Street. A motion to lift violation V#24-652 for Carrena Property was also approved, contingent on planting privacy hedges or native vegetation and confirmation by the WEO. The commission also directed a site walk to flag the bottom of the pond and top of the berm for the flood‑protection application at 426 Judd Road.

• Approved 10’ x 30’ inground pool at 269 North Street (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved lifting of violation V#24-652 pending planting and WEO confirmation (unanimous voice vote)
• Directed site walk to flag pond bottom and berm top for 426 Judd Road flood‑protection application

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 regular meeting. It also voted to request more specific design plans before proceeding with signage at the Morehouse Road entrance of Town Hall. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Voted to request detailed design plans for Morehouse Road Town Hall sign

Board of Police Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from June 9, 2025. They also approved an EVFD bingo permit, a temporary closure of Center Road and Banks Road for the carnival, the 2025 “Freedom Isn’t Free” ride, and an increase of the Special Duty Rate to $100 per hour. All motions passed without opposition.

• Approved minutes from 6/9/25 (unanimous)
• Approved EVFD bingo permit (unanimous)
• Approved EVFD request to close Center Road 8:00 am 7/27‑12:00 pm 8/3/25 and Banks Rd during carnival 7/29‑8/2 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 “Freedom Isn’t Free” ride (unanimous)
• Approved increase of Special Duty Rate to $100/hr (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved several contracts, bond releases, and a 3% salary increase for non‑union employees retroactive to July 1 2025. It also accepted the 2026 Reappraisal and Revaluation Program bid and reappointed members to various town boards. Discussion of the Aspetuck Health District Task Force selection was tabled. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved June 5, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Log Removal/Disposal bid $11,000 to Lenahan Land Clearing and Grinding, Inc. (unanimous)
• Accepted 2026 Reappraisal and Revaluation Program bid $107,500 to Municipal Valuation Services, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Driveway Bond Release Permit #1718, $3,750 to Victor Construction, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Driveway Bond Release Permit #1891, $750 to JC Warner Construction LLC (unanimous)
• Approved 3% non‑union employee salary increase for 2025‑26, retroactive to 7/1/2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of Aspetuck Health District Task Force member selection (unanimous)
• Reappointed Doreen Collins to Aspetuck Health District Board (one‑year term, unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Board moved the review of the July 9, 2025 minutes to the end of the executive session, then entered executive session to hear statements on complaints #11-06252025 and #12-07022025. After hearing, the Board unanimously voted to take an additional investigative step on claim #12-07022025 and to continue the investigation of claim #11-06252025, including notifying the respondent and bringing in witnesses. The session concluded with a unanimous adjournment.

• Moved review of July 9, 2025 minutes to end of executive session (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to hear statements on complaints #11-06252025 and #12-07022025 (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Approved additional investigative step for claim #12-07022025 (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of investigation for claim #11-06252025, to notify respondent and bring in witnesses (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved Special Permit #SP-25-05 for a child care center at 660 Morehouse Road and Special Permit #SP-25-06 for a wall and fence at 1080 Black Rock Road, each by a 5‑0 vote. The commission also approved the July 1 minutes (5‑0), tabled the major home‑based yoga business permit and the subdivision application, and adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.

• Approved Special Permit #SP-25-05 (child care center) – vote 5‑0
• Approved Special Permit #SP-25-06 (wall and fence) – vote 5‑0
• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes – vote 5‑0
• Tabled Special Permit #SP-25-03 (home‑based yoga business) – no vote
• Tabled Resubdivision Application #SD-25-01 – no vote
• Consensus to have Land Use Director draft response to Kirby Lane Associates bond release request
• Adjourned meeting – vote 5‑0

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics unanimously approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. It voted unanimously to enter and later exit executive session to discuss two complaints. The Board found cause to investigate complaint #11-06252025 (four votes for, one abstention) and complaint #12-07022205 (unanimous). It also unanimously found cause to investigate claim #12-07022025.

• Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session to discuss complaints #11-06252005 and #12-07022025 (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Found cause to investigate complaint #11-06252025 (4 votes for, 1 abstain)
• Found cause to investigate complaint #12-07022205 (unanimous)
• Found cause to investigate claim #12-07022025 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to lift violation V#24-652 on the Carrena property, contingent on planting privacy hedges or native vegetation along the shared property line. The commission also asked Mr. Harding to sign the As‑of‑Right determination request #23‑635 and instructed staff to send remediation letters to the Silva/Teixeira owners. Additional requests were made for Carrena to submit application #24‑656 with site plans.

• Lifted violation V#24-652 subject to planting (unanimous voice vote)
• Requested Mr. Harding sign As‑of‑Right request #23‑635
• Instructed staff to send remediation letters to Silva and Teixeira
• Asked Carrena to submit application #24‑656 with site plans

Board of Finance

The Board approved the April 8 and May 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It created a capital project fund for the Library Building expansion. It approved $236,514.02 in line‑item transfers and two special appropriations of $4,155.57 and $3,644.00. No action was taken on the library cooling tower replacement at this meeting.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes as amended (6-0)
• Created capital project fund for Library Building expansion (6-0)
• Approved $236,514.02 line‑item transfers (6-0)
• Approved $4,155.57 special appropriation to Emergency Management Services & Fees (6-0)
• Approved $3,644.00 special appropriation to Probate Court Services & Fees (6-0)
• Appointed alternate Joe for Jackie until arrival (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5‑0 to extend the public hearing on Special Permit #SP-25-03 for 15 days. It also voted 5‑0 to recommend a partial bond release of $4,000 for fence installation at 38 Far Horizon Drive. Minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting were approved 5‑0, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m.

• Extend Special Permit #SP-25-03 public hearing 15 days (5-0)
• Recommend partial bond release of $4,000 for fence at 38 Far Horizon Drive (5-0)
• Approve minutes of 06/17/2025 meeting (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting at 9:12 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved the minutes from the April 29 and June 10 meetings, with the June 10 approval passing despite one abstention. The board recorded the resignation of M. Gutowski as secretary. No other substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approved minutes from 04/29/25 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 06/10/25 (passed, 1 abstention)
• Recorded resignation of M. Gutowski as secretary

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The Conservation Commission voted to lift violation V#24-652 for the Carrena property at 76 Northwood Drive, conditional on planting privacy hedges or native vegetation along the shared property line and verification by the Wetlands Enforcement Officer. The motion was moved by Washington Cabeza, seconded by Cathy Alfandre, and approved by unanimous voice vote. The commission also advised that the Aspetuck Memorial Park playground relocation at 636 Black Rock Road does not require a permit because the new site is more than 100 feet from wetlands, but silt fencing must be installed when removing the old equipment. Staff were directed to send a letter to the Carrena owners regarding the required plantings.

• Lifted violation V#24-652 for 76 Northwood Drive, pending plantings (unanimous voice vote)
• Determined no permit needed for Aspetuck Memorial Park playground move; required silt fencing during removal
• Directed staff to send a letter to Carrena owners about planting requirements

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee approved the architectural proposal for the new Easton Public Library. Approval of the prior meeting’s minutes was postponed (tabled) to the next meeting. Survey work was separated from the larger contract to stay below the $2,500 threshold and avoid legal review delays.

• Approved architectural proposal (motion by Steve Edwards, seconded by L. Zaffino)
• Tabled approval of prior meeting’s minutes until next meeting
• Separated small survey work to stay under $2,500 threshold

Library Board of Trustees

The board voted to allocate one million dollars to the Building Committee for the library expansion project. The motion was moved by Renee, seconded by Diane, and passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved $1M allocation to Building Committee for expansion (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The board approved the revised March 19, 2025 meeting minutes with no changes. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:00 p.m. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved revised March 19th minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Region 9 and ER9 Joint Boards of Education

The Region 9 Board of Education adopted several revised policies, including the school climate, visitors, security, and wellness policies, all effective August 1, 2025. It also approved the Chartwells third one‑year amendment for the 2025‑2026 school year. Financial actions included depositing $508,140 of unexpended funds into the Capital Reserve, transferring $20,000 for health claims, and moving remaining unexpended funds to the Health Benefits Account. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopt revised Connecticut School Climate Policy, repealing policy 5131.911 (6-0)
• Adopt amended Visitors and Observations in Schools Policy (6-0)
• Adopt amended School Security and Safety Policy (6-0)
• Adopt amended Wellness Policy (6-0)
• Accept Chartwells third one‑year amendment for 2025‑2026 (6-0)
• Deposit $508,140 of unexpended funds to Capital Reserve (6-0)
• Transfer $20,000 from line 270 to Central Office line 223 for health claims (6-0)
• Move all remaining unexpended funds to Health Benefits Account at fiscal year end (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission kept the public hearing on Special Permit #SP-25-03 open, scheduling it for July 1, 2025 at the Easton Senior Center. A motion to table the Kirby Lane Associates subdivision bond release request was carried. Minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting were approved with a name correction. The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 p.m.

• Public hearing for SP-25-03 continued to July 1, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Table Kirby Lane Associates subdivision bond release request (Aye 5, Nay 0, Abstain 0)
• Approve minutes of 06/03/2025 with name correction (Aye 5, Nay 0, Abstain 0)
• Adjourn meeting (Aye 5, Nay 0, Abstain 0)

Agricultural Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It also unanimously approved a motion to continue the practice of not holding regular meetings in July and August, with regular meetings to resume in September. The commission decided that Chair Jake Connover will engage a student intern this summer to contact local farmers about the Connecticut Christmas Tree Capital program. The commission joined the Fairfield Country Farm Bureau.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to hold no regular meetings in July and August, resume in September (unanimous)
• Decided Chair Jake Connover will engage a student intern this summer for CTCC program outreach (no vote recorded)
• Joined Fairfield Country Farm Bureau (no vote recorded)

Cemetery Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the April 9 meeting. Members reported on restoration work at Lyon Cemetery and debris cleanup at Den Cemetery, and discussed applying for a $5,000 state grant and a $4,500 town budget allocation for stone restoration. A clean‑up day was tentatively scheduled for September. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM.

• Approved April 9 minutes (as submitted)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously approved adding a payment‑approved item to the agenda. They then approved four payments: Huntington Company $2,025.00, Sovereign Consulting $448.81, a contractor requisition #2 for $255,678.76, and Alloy Design $11,905.78. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Added payment‑approved item to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Huntington Company payment $2,025.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Sovereign Consulting payment $448.81 (unanimous)
• Approved contractor payment requisition #2 $255,678.76 (unanimous)
• Approved Alloy Design payment $11,905.78 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The commission resolved the issue concerning Harold Rosnick’s sale of 53 Adirondack Trail. Chair Wollen appointed Washington Cabezas to vote for Kevin Kilner and introduced Tim Hughes as the new alternate member. A motion was made to approve application #25-720 with added stipulations, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Resolved Harold Rosnick property sale at 53 Adirondack Trail
• Appointed Washington Cabezas as proxy for Kevin Kilner
• Introduced Tim Hughes as new alternate member
• Motion to approve #25-720 As of Right Request presented (outcome not recorded)

Board of Education

The board approved four revised policies—School Climate & Bullying, Visitors and Observations, School Security & Safety, and Wellness—by a 6‑0 vote. It also authorized a transfer of funds from the 270/271 account to cover shortages and to fund the Easton Health Benefits Account, approved 6‑0. Additionally, the board accepted a one‑year contract extension with Compass Group USA’s Chartwells Division to operate the school meals program for 2025‑2026, approved 6‑0. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Approved Connecticut School Climate & Bullying policy amendment (6-0)
• Approved revision of Visitors and Observations policy (6-0)
• Approved School Security and Safety policy amendment (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Wellness policy (6-0)
• Authorized transfer of funds from 270/271 account to address shortages and fund Health Benefits Account (6-0)
• Accepted one-year Chartwells contract extension for school meals 2025-2026 (6-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (6-0)

Board of Police Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the May 12 meeting. They also approved an EVFD raffle permit and State Project 0173-0550 for wider edge‑line markings on horizontal curves. Chief Foti Koskinas was sworn in, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:47 p.m.

• Approved May 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved EVFD raffle permit (unanimous)
• Approved State Project 0173-0550 for edge‑line markings (unanimous)
• Swore in Chief Foti Koskinas (ceremonial)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:47 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes. They established a committee to study the town's membership in the Aspetuck Health District. They tabled a $1,878.23 tax refund for a duplicate payment. They accepted two resignations and made several appointments to the Agricultural Commission, Library Board, and Police Commissioners.

• Approved May 15, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Established committee to study Aspetuck Health District membership (unanimous)
• Tabled Financial Services Vehicle Trust tax refund of $1,878.23 (unanimous)
• Accepted David Bussolotta’s resignation from Agricultural Commission (unanimous)
• Accepted Shari Pearlman’s resignation from Library Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Appointed Raymond Martin as alternate to Agricultural Commission, term ends 1/2/2028 (unanimous)
• Appointed Diana Gomez to Board of Police Commissioners, term ends 6/3/2028 (unanimous)
• Appointed Vincent Battaglia to Board of Police Commissioners, term ends 7/1/2028 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5‑0 to approve variance application #ZBA-25-02 for a second‑story addition to the existing home at 229 Banks Road. The board also approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes and tabled revisions to the April 29, 2025 minutes for the next meeting.

• Approved variance #ZBA-25-02 for second‑story addition at 229 Banks Road (5‑0)
• Approved April 1, 2025 ZBA meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Tabled revisions to April 29, 2025 ZBA minutes to next meeting (5‑0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 15 and May 6 meetings. Chairman Foley appointed Commissioner DiPietro to vote on behalf of recused Commissioner Calemmo. The commission voted to table Special Permit Application #SP-25-03 for a home‑based yoga and fitness facility at 248 Center Road to the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m.

• Approved minutes of 4/15/2025 (vote 3-0)
• Approved minutes of 5/06/2025 (vote 4-0)
• Appointed Commissioner DiPietro to vote for recused Commissioner Calemmo
• Tabled Special Permit Application #SP-25-03 (yoga facility) to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (vote 4-0)

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The Conservation Commission held a site walk at 740 Stepney Road on June 3, 2025. Owner Peter Neunteufel led the walk and requested a liability waiver, which the commission noted was covered by town insurance. No discussions, motions, or decisions were made during the walk, and the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

Library Board of Trustees

The board approved the May minutes, appointed Peter Dacey as Treasurer, accepted Shari’s resignation and appointed Mary to the vacant board seat, and decided to keep library funds in the current accounts. The board also declined to move forward with the Eagle Scout 3‑D printer project. No other motions were recorded.

• Approved May minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Peter Dacey as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Accepted Shari’s resignation; appointed Mary to board seat (unanimous)
• Decided to keep library funds in current accounts (unanimous)
• Declined to proceed with Eagle Scout 3‑D printer project (unanimous)
• Scheduled Anne Lindquist Award reception for June 29 (40 attendees confirmed)

Commission for the Aging

The commission approved the previous meeting’s minutes after a motion by Paul Lindoerfer and a second from Mark De Lima. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (motion by Paul Lindoerfer, seconded by Mark De Lima)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee voted unanimously to approve a not‑to‑exceed amount of $112,550 for the library construction, broken down into $34,900 CD Redux, $5,050 Bid Services Phase, and $72,600 CA Phase. The committee will ask the town board for approval of the full requested amount at the June 2 meeting. Committee members were also assigned tasks to review updated plans, obtain a site plan, and draft a project timeline.

• Unanimously approved not‑to‑exceed $112,550 for library construction

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The commission unanimously approved three applications: a new septic system at 102 Gate Ridge Road (#25-717), a pool and patio at 92 Gate Ridge Road (#25-718), and two farm ponds at 95 Wood End Road (#25-719). A special site walk was scheduled for the #25-720 application on June 3, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved #25-717 (new septic system) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved #25-718 (15% × 40 ft pool and paver patio) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved #25-719 (two farm ponds) – unanimous voice vote
• Scheduled special site walk for #25-720 on June 3, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
• Appointed Washington Cabezas to vote for absent member Cathy Alfandre

Board of Fire Commissioners

Commissioner Buchanan moved, and Commissioner Katz seconded, to approve the March 19, 2025 minutes as amended; the motion carried. Commissioner Katz then moved, and Commissioner Barry seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m.; the motion carried. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (as amended)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 p.m.

Easton Energy & Environment Task Force

The meeting recorded a motion to approve the minutes, which was seconded but no vote result was noted. Lise was tasked with investigating propane tanks and reporting back. The group discussed the CT DEEP SMM grant and plans to submit an application by June 27, with Mike D’Agostino gathering school feedback on composting options. Cathy will follow up on Sustainable CT certification, and the meeting was adjourned by an approved motion.

• Motion to approve minutes made and seconded (outcome not recorded)
• Lise assigned to investigate propane tanks and report back
• Discussed CT DEEP SMM grant; plan to submit application by 6/27
• Mike D’Agostino to solicit school feedback on composting proposals
• Cathy to follow up with Jean Stetz-Puchalski to pursue Sustainable CT certification
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved

Region 9 and ER9 Joint Boards of Education

The Region 9 Board of Education recessed the meeting to discuss a voluntary early retirement package for support staff. It approved a VERIP agreement with United Service Employees International Union Local 2001 and authorized the Chair to sign. The Board moved to executive session to discuss the draft contract for the Assistant Superintendent/Head of School, then approved a three‑year contract for that position starting July 1, 2025. The meeting was adjourned.

• Recessed meeting to discuss voluntary early retirement package (6‑0)
• Approved VERIP agreement with USEU Local 2001 and authorized Chair to sign (6‑0)
• Moved to executive session to discuss draft contract for Assistant Superintendent/Head of School (6‑0)
• Approved three‑year contract for Assistant Superintendent/Head of School, effective July 1 2025, and authorized Chair to sign (7‑0)
• Adjourned the regular meeting (7‑0)

Region 9 and ER9 Joint Boards of Education

The Board approved the Voluntary Early Retirement Package agreement with United Service Employees International Union, Local 2001 by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved a three‑year contract for the Assistant Superintendent/Head of School, effective July 1, 2025, by a 7‑0 vote. Additional motions to recess, enter executive session, and adjourn the meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved VERIP agreement with United Service Employees International Union, Local 2001 (6-0)
• Approved 3-year contract for Assistant Superintendent/Head of School starting July 1, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved motion to recess for VERIP discussion (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss draft contract (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (7-0)

Park and Recreation Commission

The commission approved the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the April 2025 financial report, field use report, and activity account report, each by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 field use report (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 activity account report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously approved several items, including tax refunds, software contracts, a road‑sealing bid, a driveway variance, and three alternate appointments. All motions passed without opposition. The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.

• Approved May 1, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds to Toyota Lease Trust ($618.33, $713.08, $453.92, $499.07, $260.96), Financial Services Vehicle Trust ($1,878.23) and ACAR Leasing Ltd. ($229.82) (unanimous)
• Accepted GovWell permitting contracts for Planning & Zoning and Building departments, $19,500 each (unanimous)
• Accepted chip‑sealing bid from Seymour Sealing Services, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved driveway variance for Belgian block installation at 95 Wilson Road (unanimous)
• Appointed Tom Hughes as alternate to the Conservation Commission (term ends 01/03/2026) (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark DeLima as alternate to the Commission for the Aging (term ends 01/03/2026) (unanimous)
• Appointed Wiley Mullins as alternate to the Easton Diversity & Inclusion Task Force (term ends 01/03/2026) (unanimous)

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The commission unanimously gave conditional approval to application #25-716 for a new house with a three‑car garage, pool porch and patio at 42 Far Horizon Drive. Approval is pending resolution of the open‑space walking trail entrance location. Other applications were discussed but no actions were taken. The commission scheduled a future site walk for additional pending matters.

• Conditional approval of #25-716 (42 Far Horizon Drive) granted unanimously, pending open‑space trail location resolution

Board of Education

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 11 and April 8, 2025 meetings. A motion to adjourn the regular meeting was approved by a 6‑0 vote. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting (approved 6-0)

Senior Center Advisory Board

The board approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. Members agreed to purchase and plant a dogwood tree in the Center garden to honor the late Eunice Hanson. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of April 8, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Agreed to purchase and plant a dogwood tree in the Center garden to honor Eunice Hanson
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved road use permits for the Motorcycle Ride for Alexa on June 22, 2025, a block party on Jesse Lee Drive on June 21, 2025, and the Memorial Day Mile Road Race on May 26, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from 4/14/25 (unanimous)
• Approved road use permit for Motorcycle Ride for Alexa on 6/22/25 (unanimous)
• Approved block party request for Jesse Lee Dr. on 6/21/25 (unanimous)
• Approved road use permit for Memorial Day Mile Road Race on 5/26/25 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:42 pm (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes, accepted the Tax Collector’s suspense list, and appointed CLA LLP as the town’s audit firm. It also approved $19,500 special appropriations for both the Building Department and the Planning & Zoning Department, appointed an alternate member, set the 2025‑26 mill rate at 31.00, and adjourned.

• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (amended) – 6-0
• Accepted Tax Collector’s suspense list – 6-0
• Appointed CLA LLP as audit firm for FY 2025 – 6-0
• Approved special appropriation $19,500 for Building Department – 6-0
• Approved special appropriation $19,500 for Planning & Zoning Department – 6-0
• Appointed alternate Gregg Saunders in place of Josh Bailey – 5-0
• Set 2025‑26 mill rate at 31.00 – 6-0
• Adjourned meeting – 6-0

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission tabled the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a request for application materials for 248 Center Road (4‑0). It adopted a spreadsheet to track zoning violations by consensus. It approved the special permit for earthworks at 140 Beers Road, requiring a $750 bond (4‑0).

• Tabled Planning & Zoning Commission minutes of 04/15/2025 (motion carried)
• Approved request for application materials for 248 Center Road (4-0)
• Adopted spreadsheet to track zoning violations (consensus)
• Approved special permit for earthworks at 140 Beers Road, with $750 bond (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:25 p.m. (4-0)

Region 9 and ER9 Joint Boards of Education

The Region 9 Board of Education elected Susanne Krivit as moderator by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn, made by C. Parkin and seconded by K. Thompson, was carried without objection, ending the meeting at 7:02 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Elected Susanne Krivit as moderator (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed, no objections)

Library Board of Trustees

The trustees unanimously approved the April meeting minutes. The Treasurer's Report was postponed until next month. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

• Approved April minutes (unanimous)
• Treasurer’s Report tabled until next month
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Commission for the Aging

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting after a motion by Paul Lindoerfer and a second by Nanette DeWester. No other formal decisions were made; members discussed the upcoming Grow‑A‑Row project, plans for a town food pantry, and upcoming senior events.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (motion by Paul Lindoerfer, seconded by Nanette DeWester)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously approved the FY 2025 Agricultural Enhancement Grant for the SSES & HKMS Market Garden project and accepted NAA grant applications for energy upgrades at the Congregational Church and the Staples Academy Building. They authorized the First Selectman to purchase about 6 acres on 25 Lantern Hill Road, with $30,000 from the Land Trust and $30,000 from the town, and tasked the Land Trust with trail construction and maintenance. The town’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy was updated to cover operation of town vehicles at any time.

• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved NAA grant applications for Congregational Church energy upgrades and Staples Academy Building (unanimous)
• Accepted FY 2025 Agricultural Enhancement Grant for Market Garden Enhancement project (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of ~6 acres at 25 Lantern Hill Road; funded $30K by Land Trust and $30K by town; Land Trust to build/maintain trails (unanimous)
• Updated Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy to include town vehicle operation at any time (unanimous)
• No action taken on Boards and Commissions
• Adjourned meeting at 7:53 pm (unanimous)

Easton Diversity & Inclusion Task Force (EDIT)

The Easton Diversity & Inclusion Task Force reviewed the cultural heritage months scheduled for the remainder of 2025. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting concluded without any formal actions.

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved the previous meeting minutes. It then approved two invoices—$44,150 for asbestos removal and $139,466.21 for the Bismarck appropriation—both passing unanimously. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $44,150 asbestos removal invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $139,466.21 Bismarck appropriation invoice (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board closed the public hearing for Appeal Application #ZBA-25-01 with a 5‑0 vote. It formally acknowledged the applicant’s withdrawal of the appeal, noting no further action. Members elected Stephanie Christie as the Zoning Board of Appeals secretary, also by a 5‑0 vote. The board tabled the review of the April 1, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m., the adjournment passing 4‑0‑1.

• Closed public hearing for Appeal Application #ZBA-25-01 (5-0)
• Acknowledged withdrawal of Appeal Application #ZBA-25-01, no vote taken
• Appointed Stephanie Christie as ZBA Secretary (5-0)
• Tabled review of April 1, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:23 p.m. (4-0-1)

Land Preservation and Acquisition Authority

The board approved the March meeting minutes without dissent. All agenda items were postponed to the May meeting. A motion to recommend that the town purchase the 6‑7 acre parcel at 25 Lantern Hill Road was approved unanimously. The secretary was tasked with drafting a letter to the Board of Selectmen about the recommendation.

• Approved March minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed all agenda items to May meeting
• Approved motion to recommend purchase of 25 Lantern Hill Road parcel (unanimous)
• Secretary instructed to draft letter to Board of Selectmen
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Meeting

The Town Meeting approved the Five‑Year Capital Plan Project and set July 1 2025 and January 1 2026 as the dates for the 2024 Grand List Bills. It recessed the approval of the Annual Town Budget, the Region 9 Budget, a modified Planning and Zoning Ordinance, and a historic‑property ordinance to a machine vote on May 6 2025. The meeting also elected Tom Herrmann as moderator and adjourned to a machine vote on May 6 2025.

• Elected Tom Herrmann as moderator (voice vote)
• Approved Five‑Year Capital Plan Project (motion carried)
• Set Grand List Bill dates: July 1 2025 and Jan 1 2026 (motion carried)
• Recessed Annual Town Budget of $51,290,542 and Region 9 Budget to May 6 2025 machine vote
• Recessed adoption of modified Planning and Zoning Ordinance to May 6 2025 machine vote
• Recessed adoption of historic‑property ordinance for Town Hall to May 6 2025 machine vote
• Adjourned the Town Meeting to a May 6 2025 machine vote (6 am‑8 pm) (motion carried)
• Adjourned the Annual Town Meeting at 8:15 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 16 meeting. Members agreed to gather and upload public comments on the Ethics Ordinance for review and possible revision. The Board entered executive session to discuss Complaint #10040425 and later returned to open session. A vote of four to zero, with one abstention, found the complaint did not establish cause.

• Approved April 16 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to collect and upload Ethics Ordinance comments for review
• Entered executive session to discuss Complaint #10040425 (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Voted Complaint #10040425 did not establish cause (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Region 9 and ER9 Joint Boards of Education

The Region 9 Board of Education approved selecting Silver Petrucelli & Associates to design STEM educational spaces at Joel Barlow High School and authorized the use of 2024‑25 operating funds for the agreement. The board also approved three motions to enter executive session – two to discuss the STEM design RFP responses and one to discuss the Assistant Superintendent contract – each passing 6‑0. Earlier agenda items, including a request for proposal update for the STEM space design, were tabled, and prior meeting minutes were approved by consent.

• Select Silver Petrucelli & Associates for JBHS STEM design (6‑0)
• Authorize use of 2024‑25 operating funds for STEM design agreement (6‑0)
• Enter executive session to discuss STEM design RFP responses (6‑0)
• Enter executive session to discuss Assistant Superintendent contract (6‑0)
• Table request for proposal update for STEM educational space design (no vote)
• Approve prior meeting minutes by consent (no vote)
• Adjourn meeting (no objection)

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The Conservation Commission approved the fill permit (#25-715) for 26 Trup Drive by unanimous voice vote. It directed the Wetlands Enforcement Officer to revisit Mr. Harding’s property and produce a comprehensive report, and to arrange another site visit for clarification. The commission also requested site walks to stake the Open Space Conservation easement at 42 Far Horizon Drive and to flag the septic system area at Gate Ridge Drive. An appointment was made for Washington Cabezas to vote on behalf of absent member Karin Nieysn.

• Approved #25-715 fill permit for 26 Trup Drive (unanimous voice vote)
• Directed WEO to revisit Mr. Harding’s property and prepare a comprehensive report
• Instructed WEO to contact Mr. Harding for an additional site visit and clarification
• Requested site walk to stake Open Space Conservation easement at 42 Far Horizon Drive
• Requested site walk to flag septic system area for application #25-717 at Gate Ridge Drive
• Appointed Washington Cabezas to vote for absent member Karin Nieysn

Board of Ethics

The Board elected Vivian Hardison and Ben Lehberger as Co‑Chairs and appointed J. Vance Hancock as Secretary. The minutes from the Jan. 17, 2024 meeting were approved with two members abstaining. The Board entered and later exited an executive session unanimously, deciding that more information is needed on Complaint #10040425 and tasking Hancock to obtain it. Members agreed to review proposed changes to the Ethics Ordinance and Rules of Operation and report back.

• Elected Vivian Hardison and Ben Lehberger as Co‑Chairs (motion by Sternberg, seconded by Hancock)
• Appointed J. Vance Hancock as Secretary of the meeting
• Approved Jan. 17, 2024 minutes (approved by Lehberger, Sternberg, Hardison; Dalay and Hancock abstained)
• Moved unanimously into executive session to discuss Complaint #10040425
• Moved unanimously out of executive session after determining more information is needed
• Tasked Hancock to contact town officials to obtain additional information on Complaint #10040425
• Assigned Hancock and Dalay to review proposed changes to the Ethics Ordinance and Rules of Operation and report back
• Unanimously adjourned the meeting at 8:27 pm

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission approved the minutes from the September 5, 2024 special meeting. The State Historic Preservation Office approved Easton Town Hall as a Local Historic Property. The designation will be addressed at the Town Meeting on April 28 and voted on by residents on May 6. No public comments were received and the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

• Approved September 5, 2024 Special Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• State Historic Preservation Office approved Easton Town Hall as a Local Historic Property

Park and Recreation Commission

The commission re‑elected Rocky Sullivan as Chairman and Chris Barcello as Co‑Chairman, with all members in favor. It approved the March 2025 financial, field‑use, activity‑account, and accident/incident reports, each by unanimous consent. The request for a porta‑potty at New Friends Playground was tabled to the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Re‑elected Rocky Sullivan as Chairman (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Chris Barcello as Co‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 Field Use Report (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 Activity Account Report and Accident/Incident Report (unanimous)
• Tabled Porta Potty at New Friends Playground to next meeting
• Approved minutes of March 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 1 meeting. It approved Special Permit #SP-25-02 for the Easton Community Playground. It voted to move forward with purchasing about 7 acres of open‑space property on Lantern Hill Road and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes of 04/01/2025 (3 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Found Special Permit #SP-25-02 to be a minor amendment (4‑0‑0)
• Approved Special Permit #SP-25-02 (4‑0‑0)
• Approved purchase of ~7 acres at 25 Lantern Hill Road (4‑0‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:24 p.m. (4‑0‑0)
• Tabled review of 'Procedures for Zoning Violations'

Board of Police Commissioners

The commissioners accepted the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s recommendation for centerline rumble strips on Route 59. They approved the March 17 meeting minutes and swore in Officer Robert Capone. The board also approved Foti Koskinas as the next Chief of Police. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted CTDOT recommendation for CLRS on Route 59 (unanimous)
• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Swore in Officer Robert Capone
• Approved Foti Koskinas as next Chief of Police (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:45 pm (unanimous)

Region 9 and ER9 Joint Boards of Education

The Region 9 Board of Education entered executive session to discuss the draft contract for the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Student Services. The board then approved the draft terms of a two‑year employment contract and authorized the board chair to sign it, with a 6‑0 vote. No public comments were made.

• Entered executive session to discuss draft contract (6-0)
• Approved draft two-year contract for Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Student Services and authorized chair to sign (6-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously approved the April 3 meeting minutes with minor wording changes. They also accepted Easton Town Hall as a local historic property, set the Town Meeting agenda, appointed Joanna Ollendorff to the Diversity Inclusion Task Force, and tabled the EMS and Fire Honorarium ordinance. An executive‑session was held to discuss a real estate matter, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved April 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Easton Town Hall as a local historic property (unanimous)
• Set Town Meeting agenda items (unanimous)
• Appointed Joanna Ollendorff to Diversity Inclusion Task Force (unanimous)
• Tabled EMS and Fire Honorarium Chapter 86 Incentive Plan ordinance (no vote recorded)
• Entered executive session to discuss real estate matter (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Agricultural Commission

The commission accepted the minutes of the previous meeting unanimously. It approved becoming the steward for the state's Christmas Tree Capital program. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved stewardship of the Connecticut Christmas Tree program (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Cemetery Committee

The committee approved the meeting minutes as presented. It endorsed Susan Ploss as a full member and will recommend her appointment to the Board of Selectmen. Nanette will determine the remaining town budget for the year. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Endorsed Susan Ploss as full member; committee recommends her to the Board of Selectmen (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance held a special Zoom meeting on April 8, 2025. Members voted 5‑0 to appoint alternate Joe Glavan in place of absent member Jackie Kaufman. The Board took no action on the fire department and EMS honorarium incentive plans or on updating the related ordinance. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Appointed alternate Joe Glavan, replacing Jackie Kaufman (5-0)
• No action on Fire Department honorarium incentive plan
• No action on EMS honorarium incentive plan
• No action on updating EMS and Fire Honorarium ordinance (referral to town meeting)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The Conservation Commission approved the 125 Rockhouse Road permit (#24-686) with three votes in favor and two abstentions. It also unanimously approved two Eden Hill Road permits (#25-714 and #25-713) and unanimously lifted violations on 105 and 115 Rock House Road (V#09-156). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved #24-686 125 Rockhouse Road permit (3 in favor, 2 abstained)
• Approved #25-714 125 Eden Hill Road after‑the‑fact application (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved #25-713 125 Eden Hill Road as‑of‑right request (unanimous voice vote)
• Lifted violations V#09-156 on 105 and 115 Rock House Road (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Education

The Easton Board of Education received a motion to let the employment contracts of Kathryn Barrett, Lauren Sanga, Rhiannon Crandley, and Emily Haug expire at the end of the 2024‑2025 school year. The motion also directed the Superintendent to notify the employees in writing. The minutes do not record a vote or any final decision on the motion.

Senior Center Advisory Board

The board approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. The Board of Finance accepted the senior center’s 2025‑2026 budget as presented. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Board of Finance accepted 2025‑2026 senior center budget (as presented)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals heard 11 appeals to the 2024 Grand List. It granted petitions for several real‑estate and personal‑property assessments, denied two petitions for lack of evidence, and noted a state‑mandated revision to a veteran exemption. All actions were taken after board deliberation.

• Raab & Dowd petition denied (5 members in favor, 1 abstention)
• Further Shores LLC petition granted – revised value to $1,108,300 (unanimous)
• Clark Restoration & Remodeling LLC petition granted – revised assessment to $930 (unanimous)
• Clark Consulting, Coaching & Training LLC petition granted – revised assessment to $400 (unanimous)
• White Birch Holdings LLC petition granted – revised value to $1,281,500 (unanimous)
• Palmieri Farm LLC petition granted – revised assessment to $407,460 (unanimous)
• Frederick Lovejoy petition denied (unanimous)
• Ralph P. Neunteufel petition granted in part – revised value to $1,068,800 (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The board approved the March meeting minutes unanimously. A motion to transfer the Growth Fund into a stable savings account was passed, with three members in favor and two abstaining. The 2025‑2026 library budget was accepted as presented, with no cuts. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March minutes (unanimous)
• Moved Growth Fund to a stable savings account (3 in favor, 2 abstained, passed)
• Accepted 2025‑2026 budget as presented (no cuts)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Commission for the Aging

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting after a motion by Paul Lindoerfer and a second by Anne Hughes. No other formal actions were taken; the meeting included reports on Operation Fuel, a Fall Prevention class, and the upcoming Grow‑A‑Row project. The next meeting is set for May 5, 2025.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Paul Lindoerfer, seconded by Anne Hughes)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously approved the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes. They adopted the updated Planning and Zoning Ordinance as drafted by the attorneys. They accepted the Planning and Zoning referral to expand the playground at the Easton Community Center and authorized the First Selectman to sign the zoning permit. They also approved the nomination of Kristine Oulman as an alternate on the Library Board of Trustees and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted new Planning and Zoning Ordinance update (unanimous)
• Accepted 824 referral for playground expansion and authorized First Selectman to sign permit (unanimous)
• Accepted nomination of Kristine Oulman as Library Board alternate (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Region 9 and ER9 Joint Boards of Education

The Region 9 Board of Education presented the proposed operating budget for Joel Barlow High School for FY 2025‑2026. The budget totals $26,489,155, with Easton’s share of $14,030,435 (an increase of $610,436) and Redding’s share of $12,458,720 (an increase of $471,678). No public or board member comments were recorded, and the meeting adjourned without any votes or decisions.

Region 9 and ER9 Joint Boards of Education

The Region 9 Board of Education approved the minutes from the March 13 and March 18, 2025 regular meetings, voting 6‑0 after correcting several items. The discussion of the Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Program was tabled with no action taken. Capital‑plan projects were discussed but no formal approvals or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.

• Approved minutes from March 13 and March 18, 2025 meetings (6‑0)
• Tabled discussion of the Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Program
• No vote taken on any capital‑plan projects

Board of Selectmen

The committee elected Steve Waugh as chairman. A motion to raise the honorarium to $2,500 and adopt new wording was moved, seconded, and passed unanimously. The committee also agreed to hold informal annual reviews of the honorarium plan. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Elected Steve Waugh as Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved honorarium increase to $2,500 and new wording (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold informal annual discussions on the honorarium plan (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals continued the public hearing to April 15, 2025. It tabled Appeal Application #ZBA-25-01, the election of a secretary, and the review of the October 1, 2025 minutes to the next meeting. The motion to adjourn was carried with a 5‑0 vote.

• Public hearing continued to April 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
• Appeal Application #ZBA-25-01 tabled to next meeting
• Election of Secretary tabled to next meeting
• Review and approval of 10/01/2025 minutes tabled to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (vote 5‑0)

Board of Finance

The board appointed alternate Joe Saunders for absent member Jackie Kaufman (5‑0). It approved the March 3, 4, 5, 6 and 25 meeting minutes and the March 24 public‑hearing minutes (unanimous votes). The board accepted the FY26 fleet replacement capital request and a $4,500 volunteer stipend. It rejected proposals to cut the Park & Recreation and Assistant Tax Collector positions, but approved a reduction of the Part‑Time Tax Collector staff to 10 hours weekly (6‑0). Finally, it recommended the FY2026 town budget of $51,290,542 (5‑1).

• Appointed alternate Joe Saunders for Jackie Kaufman (5‑0)
• Approved March 3‑6 and March 25 Board minutes (6‑0 each)
• Approved March 24 public‑hearing minutes (6‑0)
• Accepted FY26 fleet replacement capital request (consensus)
• Rejected staff‑reduction motion for Park & Recreation and Assistant Tax Collector (3‑3 tie)
• Approved reduction of Part‑Time Tax Collector hours to 10 weekly (6‑0)
• Recommended FY2026 budget of $51,290,542 (5‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting (3 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstentions). It also approved the proposed replacement playground at the Easton Community Center, 364 Sport Hill Road (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions). The meeting was then adjourned (4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions).

• Approved minutes of 03/18/2025 (3-0-2)
• Approved replacement playground at Easton Community Center, 364 Sport Hill Rd (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The committee reported that 2nd‑floor and basement asbestos removal is complete and that 1st‑floor removal will begin on March 26. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion passed)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance approved appointing Maureen as an alternate for Jackie and Gregg as an alternate for Josh. A motion to support the $20,830,787 Board of Education budget was tabled after a privileged motion passed 4‑2. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Appointed Maureen as alternate for Jackie (4‑0)
• Appointed Gregg as alternate for Josh (4‑0)
• Tabled motion to support $20,830,787 BOE budget (4‑2)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Conservation Commission - Inland Wetlands Agency

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved application #25-707 to build a 2‑foot‑high wall with a fence topper at 1080 Black Rock Road. It also unanimously approved application #25-708 to deposit clean fill, install silt fences and a boulder wall at 140 Beers Road. No other applications were decided at this meeting; several items remain pending further information or site visits.

• Approved #25-707 (2‑foot wall with fence) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved #25-708 (deposit fill with silt fences) – unanimous voice vote
• Postponed decision on #24-686 (125 Rockhouse Rd) pending additional documents
• No action taken on #25-714 (invasive tree removal) – discussion only
• No action taken on #25-713 (farm ponds) – discussion only

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance heard presentations of the FY26 budget for the Easton Board of Education ($20,830,787, a 6.72% increase), the Region 9 Board of Education ($26,489,155, a 4.26% increase, with Easton's share $14,030,435), and the town's overall FY26 budget ($51,332,171, a 2.73% increase). Capital‑expenditure requests totaling $511,161 and a $319,000 road‑work request were also presented. No votes, approvals, or other formal actions were recorded during the meeting.

Board of Selectmen

The board approved the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized the First Selectman to sign a referral for a new playground at the ECC. It accepted the $12,105 Guide Rail bid awarded to Atlas Companies and accepted the resignation of Emjek Cordover. The acceptance of the Town Hall as a Local Historic Property and discussion of Planning and Zoning ordinance changes were both tabled. The meeting was adjourned at 8:56 p.m.

• Approved March 6, 2025 Board of Selectmen meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized First Selectman to sign ECC playground referral (unanimous)
• Tabled acceptance of Town Hall as a Local Historic Property (unanimous)
• Accepted Guide Rail bid $12,105 to Atlas Companies (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Emjek Cordover (unanimous)
• Added item 7a to discuss Planning and Zoning ordinance changes (unanimous)
• Added item 7b to add a second public comment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:56 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Fire Commissioners

Commissioners approved the February 26, 2025 meeting minutes with no changes. The board then moved to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded and carried. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous, no changes)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)