Enfield public meetings in 2025

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education Policy Committee is meeting to discuss a full replacement of the current 9000 series policies with model policies from the law firm Shipman & Goodwin. The meeting includes a review of procedures for using MS Teams and handling committee member policy requests and revisions. No votes are scheduled; the agenda is limited to discussion of this policy replacement and items previously tabled.

• Discussion of full replacement of 9000 series policies with Shipman & Goodwin model policies
• Review of committee procedures for MS Teams and policy requests

Aquifer Protection Agency

This is the regular meeting agenda for the Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency. The agenda is largely procedural, covering call to order, minutes, reports, and public communication, with no specific substantive items listed. Any public hearings or business items would occur under the continued/new hearings and old/new business sections, but none are detailed in the provided text.

• Enforcement Officer's Report
• Public Communication and Petitions
• Continued Public Hearings
• New Public Hearings
• Old Business and New Business

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education's Curriculum Committee is meeting to discuss the District Improvement Plan and its areas of focus. The committee will also address items previously tabled. This is a working session open to the public.

• Overview of District Improvement Plan
• Discussion of Areas of Focus
• Items from the Table

The Enfield Board of Education Curriculum Committee reviewed the District Improvement Plan and discussed areas of focus including the CLIMB profile, MTSS frameworks, professional learning, and restorative practices. No formal decisions were made; the committee requested future agenda items on PK data, middle school French, and restorative practices updates.

• Reviewed District Improvement Plan goals and short-term actions
• Requested PK data presentation comparing SELC attendees to non-attendees
• Requested update on middle school World Language (French) in spring
• Requested update on restorative practices and behavior response protocols in spring

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with continued public hearings on a special use permit for a duplex at 5 Harris Street and a zone change for properties on South River Street. They will also discuss a long-term storage container request at 1695 King Street and an informal discussion about converting a multi-family development to senior residential at Brainard Road. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.

• Continued public hearing PH# 3136: special use permit for duplex at 5 Harris Street (Jose Cabrera, applicant)
• Continued public hearing PH# 3139MA: zone change from TD-1 to TD-4 for 22-52 South River Street (South River Realty LLC)
• Old business SPR# 1959: long-term storage container at 1695 King Street (NEL Group LLC)
• Informal discussion PH# 3061: possible modification of multi-family housing to senior residential at 242-284 Brainard Road
• Administrative approval SPR# 1961: site modifications at 35 Bacon Rd (Winstanley Construction, Amazon.com Services LLC)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a 24-month building permit extension for the Union Square strand location, with a new expiration date of December 18, 2027. The commission also approved a 65-day extension for a duplex special use permit at 5 Harris Street and extended a storage container application at 1695 King Street to the February 26, 2026 meeting. An informal discussion was held regarding a possible modification of a multi-family housing development at Brainard Road to a senior residential development, with no formal action taken.

• Approved PH# 3078 building permit extension for 24 months, expiring December 18, 2027 (6-0-1, Alaimo abstained)
• Approved 65-day extension for PH# 3136 duplex special use permit at 5 Harris Street (7-0)
• Extended SPR# 1959 storage container application at 1695 King Street to February 26, 2026 meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 20, 2025 and December 4, 2025 meetings (7-0)
• Added PH# 3078 to agenda as item 12A (7-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission's regular meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The meeting was moved to December 11, 2025.

America250 Coordinating Committee

The America250 Coordinating Committee is meeting to discuss updates and plan events for the U.S. semiquincentennial in 2026. They will consider launching a micro-essay contest, setting a calendar on the website, and developing event plans for the Thomas Abbey event, July 4th celebration, and a Veterans program. The committee will also finalize and order t-shirts.

• Micro-Essay Contest Launch
• Thomas Abbey Event – April 2026 (spade turning, second event)
• July 4th Celebration – July 10-14, 2026 (encampment, planning with July 4 Committee)
• November Veterans program – November 2026 (added to Veterans Day program)
• Swag: finalize and order t-shirts

The committee approved the November 2025 minutes (4-0-2, with two abstentions). They discussed plans for a July 4 America250 tent with historical groups and re-enactors, and agreed to add the America250 logo to Rotary veterans banners. No other formal decisions were made; most items were updates and future planning.

• Approved November 2025 minutes (4-0-2, Jewell and Mangini abstained)
• Agreed to include America250 logo on Rotary veterans banners
• Discussed July 4 America250 tent with historical groups and re-enactors (no formal vote)

Fair Rent Commission

The Enfield Fair Rent Commission will hold a regular meeting with hearings, including a continued hearing and a new complaint from Laurie Harkins against Shamim Chaudry. They will also discuss a complaint received from Desiree McKay Rogers and Keith Rogers, and approve the 2026 meeting calendar.

• New hearing: Laurie Harkins vs. Shamim Chaudry
• New complaint from Desiree McKay Rogers and Keith Rogers (received 12/11/2025)
• Approve 2026 calendar of meeting dates
• Approval of minutes from August 27, 2025 and October 14, 2025

The Fair Rent Commission heard a tenant-landlord dispute between Laurie Harkins and Shamim Chaudry regarding mold, pests, utility metering, and rent payment. The Commission decided to continue the hearing to January 28, 2026, pending reports from the Fire Marshal, Building Official, and Health Department. Interim measures were ordered, including rent payment of $1,690 to be held in escrow by the town of Enfield starting January 2026, and pest control treatment for the entire building.

• Continued Harkins vs. Chaudry hearing to January 28, 2026
• Ordered Ms. Harkins to pay $1,690 rent to Ms. Chaudry as of December 17, 2025
• Ordered $1,690 monthly rent held in escrow by town of Enfield starting January 2026
• Ordered Ms. Chaudry to contact pest control company for roach and mice treatment of entire building
• Ordered 24-hour notice before unit entry for repairs by licensed contractors
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar with November 17 and December 15 changes
• Approved minutes of August 27, 2025 and October 14, 2025

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The agency will hold a regular meeting to conduct public hearings and review agency business. The agenda includes an enforcement report regarding a cease and desist order.

• Enforcement report: 50 Steele Road - Cease & Desist

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved a motion allowing agent approval for restitution, tree removal, and brush clearing at 50 Steele Road, owned by Martin and Lorraine Andexler, following a cease-and-desist order. The board also received reports on dam maintenance at Shaker Pines Lake and a site plan modification for the Winstanley warehouse. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agent approval for restitution and tree/brush removal at 50 Steele Road (unanimous)
• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, Gillespie abstained)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission's Commercial Vehicle Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss Section 3.30.13 of the zoning regulations, which pertains to commercial vehicles. This is a discussion item only; no final decisions are scheduled.

• Review of Section 3.30.13 - Commercial Vehicles

The Planning & Zoning Commission's Commercial Vehicle Subcommittee met to discuss Section 3.30.13 regarding commercial vehicles. Members reviewed regulations from neighboring towns and will present recommended revisions to the full commission at a future date. No final legislative actions were taken during this meeting.

• Discussed Section 3.30.13 - Commercial Vehicles
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will take roll call, receive a presentation on snow conditions, discuss the Roads 2026 plan, and then adjourn.

• Snow Presentation
• Roads 2026 discussion

The Town Council received presentations on the snow and ice control plan and the draft Roads 2026 plan, which totals over $41M. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was informational. The council discussed coordination with utilities, project timing, and future funding needs.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion by Allegro, seconded by Santanella)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold its regular meeting on December 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes procedural items, fund transfers, reappointments to various commissions, and resolutions such as naming the Senior Center’s Main Hall after Kay Tallarita and authorizing property maintenance fine foreclosure at 132 Weymouth Road.

• Transfer $2,300 for Enfield Child Development Center field trips
• Transfer $10,000 from PEGPITA Grant to IT Public Communications
• Transfer $3,300.51 for Amplify Grant
• Reappoint Alice Egan and William St. George to Commission on Aging until 1/1/2029
• Foreclose property maintenance fines at 132 Weymouth Road

The Enfield Town Council approved multiple funding transfers and board reappointments during its December 15, 2025, regular meeting. Key decisions included authorizing a grant application for a riverside trail, approving seasonal pay rate schedules for recreation and senior center staff, initiating property maintenance fine foreclosures for 132 Weymouth Road, re-establishing and appointing members to the PK-5 Elementary Schools and Eagle Academy Pre-Referendum Committee, and appointing Thomas J. Tyler as interim Town Attorney through February 2026.

• Approved minutes from December 1, 2025 special and regular meetings (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including fund transfers and board reappointments (11-0)
• Approved appointment of Danielle Brown to Culture and Arts Commission and Lora Anderson to Planning & Zoning Commission (11-0)
• Approved submission of $495,000 Connecticut Recreational Trails Grant request for North River Street trail (11-0)
• Approved new pay rates for summer, seasonal, temporary, and part-time staff effective June 1, 2026 (11-0)
• Approved bid waiver for Vulcan Security Technologies for Enfield Joint Operations Center equipment (11-0)
• Authorized foreclosure of property maintenance fines at 132 Weymouth Road (11-0)
• Re-established PK-5 Elementary Schools and Eagle Academy Pre-Referendum Committee (8-3)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will consider approving a stipulation in the appeal Douglas Valley and Ida Valley v. Zoning Board of Appeals (Docket HHD-CV-25-6199381-S), and will hold an executive session to discuss the same case. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from November 24, 2025, and routine procedural items.

• Motion to approve stipulation in Douglas Valley and Ida Valley v. ZBA, Docket HHD-CV-25-6199381-S
• Executive session to discuss Valley, Douglas v. ZBA Town of Enfield, same docket
• Approval of minutes from November 24, 2025

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals voted to approve a legal stipulation regarding the appeal of Douglas Valley and Ida Valley v. Zoning Board of Appeals, allowing the construction of a new driveway and recreational vehicle parking under specific terms at 4 Ganny Terrace. The board also approved the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting.

• Approved moving Executive Session before Old Business (show of hands vote, 4-0)
• Approved entering into Executive Session at 7:02pm (show of hands vote, 4-0)
• Approved stipulation regarding Douglas Valley and Ida Valley v. Zoning Board of Appeals (roll call vote, 5-0)
• Approved November 24, 2025 meeting minutes (show of hands vote, 4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:08pm (unanimous show of hands vote)

TC/BOE Security Committee

The Town Council / Board of Education Security Committee is meeting to discuss 2026 meeting dates, hold an executive session on security strategy or deployment of personnel/devices, and outline next steps. The agenda is largely procedural, with the substantive item being the executive session on security matters.

• 2026 meeting dates
• Executive session on security strategy or deployment of security personnel/devices
• Next steps discussion

Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee

The Enfield Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee is meeting to establish its 2026 calendar and discuss old business, including the potential establishment of a new Tax Increment Financing District at Northgate with review of maps, goals, and a master plan alongside a priority projects list.

• Establishing 2026 Calendar
• Exploring establishment of new TIF Districts (Northgate) including Maps, Goals, and Master Plan
• Priority Projects List

The TIF Advisory Committee approved a motion to amend current TIF rules so that proceeds from the sale of a property purchased with TIF funds return to the TIF fund rather than the General Fund. They also approved the 2026 meeting calendar, moving meetings to the first Wednesday of each month at 3:30 PM. The committee discussed the Northgate TIF district proposal and reviewed the priority projects list, with staff to draft a TIF budget for the next meeting.

• Approved John Santanella as chair pro tem (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of November 20, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved 2026 calendar moving meetings to 1st Wednesday at 3:30 PM (all in favor)
• Approved amendment to TIF rules allowing property sale proceeds to return to TIF fund (all in favor)

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee will meet to discuss facility maintenance and planning. The agenda includes a review of roof projects and a change order for the Transfer Station Renovation Project.

• Transfer Station Renovation Project Change Order
• Review of Roof Projects
• 2026 Meeting Dates

The committee approved the 2026 meeting schedule but deferred action on a $42,000 change order for the Transfer Station renovation project. Members requested additional documentation and time to review the costs before finalizing the payment. The committee also discussed the status of ongoing school roof projects in relation to potential school modernization plans.

• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (majority vote)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Tabled Transfer Station renovation change order (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to receive reports on grants, RFPs, and new business developments. The body will discuss the development of a Restaurant Week and set its meeting calendar for 2026.

• Development of a Restaurant Week
• Setting a calendar for 2026
• Report on Grants/RFPs
• Report on New Businesses & Developments

The Commission approved the minutes from their November 20, 2025 meeting. They also formally adopted a new meeting schedule for 2026, which shifts the commission's meeting day to Wednesdays.

• Approved November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to discuss senior center focus and social services updates. The body will review initiatives for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and approve the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Review and approval of 2026 calendar of meeting dates worksheet
• Discussion of magnet reprints
• Review of initiatives for the 2025-2026 fiscal year
• Reports on Senior Living TV Program and Nursing Home Project

PK-5 Elementary Schools & Eagle Academy Therapeutic Day School Pre-Referendum Committee

The Pre-Referendum Building Committee for PK-5 elementary schools and Eagle Academy is meeting to review the architect's update on design, enrollment projections, project schedule, and cost summaries. They will discuss options including a 'status quo' alternative, grant submissions, phasing, and space waivers, and plan community engagement for a potential referendum.

• Review of architect's update on design team activities and enrollment projections
• Discussion of project schedule, phasing, and grant application timelines
• Review of 'Status Quo' option in detail, including benefits and challenges
• Updated cost summary for building options
• Planning for Community Conversation Number 2 and review of FAQ list

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Enfield Public Safety Subcommittee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several public safety items, including speed calming measures on North Street, a capital improvement plan discussion, and updates on various ongoing issues such as signage, intersections, parking, loitering, and encampments. The agenda also includes setting 2026 meeting dates and approving prior minutes.

• Speed calming on North Street
• CIP (Capital Improvement Plan) discussion
• Dynamic solar signs and one-way signs update
• Hazard/Jefferson/Middle Road intersection update
• Towing of vehicles during parking bans

The Public Safety Subcommittee approved amended 2026 meeting dates to 2 pm and removed several agenda items, including dynamic solar signs/one-way signs and Burns Avenue arrest warrant updates. No major policy decisions were made; most items were procedural or informational.

• Approved 2026 meeting dates amended to 2 pm
• Removed dynamic solar signs/one-way signs from agenda (3-0)
• Removed Burns Avenue arrest warrant update from agenda
• Removed 170 Hazard Avenue encampment item (resolved)
• Removed loitering on public property from agenda
• Removed encampments on town-owned property from agenda
• Left towing of vehicles during parking bans on agenda for further discussion

Historic District Commission

The Enfield Historic District Commission is holding a special meeting to consider two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness: a new garage door at 1326 Enfield Street and vinyl siding at 1243 Enfield Street. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear public participation.

• HDC# 504: New garage door at 1326 Enfield Street, applicant David Ziter
• HDC# 505: Vinyl siding at 1243 Enfield Street, applicant David Goold
• Approval of minutes from September 24 and October 22, 2025
• Public hearings for both HDC applications

The Enfield Historic District Commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness: one for a new garage door at 1326 Enfield Street and one for vinyl siding at 1243 Enfield Street. Both approvals were unanimous (5-0-0). No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved HDC# 504 for new garage door at 1326 Enfield Street (5-0)
• Approved HDC# 505 for vinyl siding at 1243 Enfield Street (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 24, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of October 22, 2025 (5-0-1)

Prison / Town Liaison Committee

The Enfield Prison/Town Liaison Committee will convene to review minutes from September 2025, discuss new items such as inmate work details and a facility assault, and set 2026 quarterly meeting dates. Old business includes updates on physical agility training relocation, a solar field, a food shelf, and prison drug issues.

• Michael Arnone on inmate work detail
• Facility assault discussion
• 2026 quarterly meeting dates set: March 11, June 10, September 9, December 9
• Update on physical agility training moved to Willard Building
• Food shelf progress reported by Bob Hendrickson

DPW Subcommittee

The Enfield DPW Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and the 2026 meeting schedule, along with updates on various infrastructure projects. Old business includes the vehicle replacement plan, water work on South River St/Asnuntuck St., sidewalks at the Phoenix Avenue commuter bus lot, safety improvements for the Town Farm Road hike and bike trail, and several facility projects. The committee will also receive updates on pump stations, the Simon Road sewer project, and South River Street.

• CIP Discussion
• Vehicle Replacement Plan
• CT Water – South River St/Asnuntuck St.
• Phoenix Avenue Commuter Bus Lot Sidewalks
• Safety Improvements for Town Farm Road Hike and Bike Trail

Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame

The Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame Committee meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025, at the Enfield Senior Center has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for January 13, 2026.

Enfield Beautification Committee

The Enfield Beautification Committee will meet to discuss old business including the budget and several community projects. No new business items were specified on the agenda.

• Budget review
• Bat House Project
• Garden Club
• Adopt A Spot
• Clean Sweep

Agricultural Commission

The Enfield Agricultural Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 9, 2025, at Town Hall-Enfield Room. The agenda consists solely of procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

The Enfield Agricultural Commission held a regular meeting with no public hearings, no financial matters, and no new business. The only formal action was approving the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes. Members discussed upcoming events and ongoing items like farm-friendly zoning and farmland preservation.

• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0, Dynia abstained)

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission will convene its regular meeting on December 9, 2025, at 7:30 PM in the Town Hall-Enfield Room. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, including approval of minutes, public hearings, and reports, with no substantive decisions or new proposals listed.

The Enfield Conservation Commission held a regular meeting on December 9, 2025, approving the November 12, 2025 minutes. No public hearings, financial matters, or new business were conducted. The commission discussed various informational items, including T-Mobile's Hometown Grant program, a vernal pool project, and Sustainable CT initiatives, and reviewed unfinished business related to open space goals.

• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-1, Dynia abstained)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with presentations on indoor air quality and internal audit findings, followed by routine reports and approvals. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Indoor Air Quality Annual Assessment presentation by John Dague
• Internal Audit Findings presentation by Steven Moccio and Matthew Coppler
• Enrollment report update from EPS
• Approval of expenditures for October and November 2025
• Approval of minutes from November 25, 2025 meeting

The Enfield Board of Education held a regular meeting with no substantive policy decisions. The board unanimously approved the minutes from November 25, 2025, and certifications of expenditures for October and November 2025, including grants and Head Start expenditures. Presentations were given on indoor air quality and internal audit findings, and the board heard reports from student representatives and community members.

• Approved minutes of November 25, 2025 (9-0)
• Approved Certification of Expenditures for October 2025 (9-0)
• Approved Certification of Expenditures for November 2025 (9-0)
• Approved Certification of Grants and Head Start Expenditures for October 2025 (9-0)
• Approved Certification of Grants and Head Start Expenditures for November 2025 (9-0)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education held a special meeting on December 8, 2025, which consisted solely of a board member training session conducted by attorneys from Shipman & Goodwin. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:26 PM.

• Adjourned special meeting (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 4, 2025, at Town Hall-Council Chambers. The agenda includes procedural items, reports, and two new public hearings: one for a duplex special use permit at 5 Harris Street and another for a zone change from TD-1 to TD-4 for multiple properties on South River Street.

• PH# 3136 - 5 Harris Street: Special use permit for duplex (Jose Cabrera, Applicant)
• PH# 3139MA - South River Street: Zone change from TD-1 to TD-4 for properties 22-52 (South River Realty LLC, Applicant/Owner)

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission tabled a zone change request for properties on South River Street (PH# 3139MA) until January 8, 2026, after a public hearing where residents raised traffic and safety concerns. The commission also tabled a special use permit for a duplex at 5 Harris Street (PH# 3136) and a long-term storage container request at 1695 King Street (SPR# 1959). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled PH# 3139MA zone change (TD-1 to TD-4) for South River Street properties until Jan 8, 2026 (7-0)
• Tabled PH# 3136 special use permit for duplex at 5 Harris Street
• Tabled SPR# 1959 long-term storage container at 1695 King Street
• Approved minutes from Nov 13, 2025 special meeting (7-0)
• Failed motion to close public hearing for PH# 3139MA (1-6)

Blight Review Committee

The Enfield Blight Review Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss new and ongoing blight cases, including properties at 56 Maple Street, 3 Cook Avenue, and 132 Weymouth Road. They will also discuss the 2026 meeting calendar, appoint a chair, and consider revisions to the Property Maintenance Ordinance.

• New business: 56 Maple Street (also known as 56 North Maple Street)
• Old business: 3 Cook Avenue
• Old business: 132 Weymouth Road
• Discussion: 2026 Meeting Calendar
• Discussion: Property Maintenance Ordinance Revision(s)

The Enfield Blight Review Committee recommended the Town Council begin foreclosure on 132 Weymouth Road due to unpaid fines and unresolved violations totaling $77,860.77. The committee also reduced a $4,724 fine to $724 for 56 Maple Street, contingent on taxes being paid by closing, and tabled action on 3 Cook Avenue pending staff review.

• Recommended foreclosure on 132 Weymouth Road property maintenance fines (5-0)
• Reduced 56 Maple Street fines from $4,724 to $724, contingent on taxes paid by closing (5-0)
• Tabled 3 Cook Avenue fine reduction until staff confirms appropriateness (5-0)
• Approved October 16, 2025 minutes (3-0-2)
• Agreed to hold 2026 meetings on first Thursday at 4pm
• Agreed Councilor Santanella would lead meetings
• Tabled property maintenance ordinance revisions until next meeting

JFK Renovation Building Committee

The John F. Kennedy Middle School Building Committee is meeting to handle routine business: roll call, approval of invoices from the budget subcommittee, and adjournment. No major decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Approval of invoices by Budget Subcommittee

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting with a standard agenda of roll call, minutes approval, reports, and old/new business. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed on the agenda, which is largely procedural.

• Roll call and acceptance of previous meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Staff liaison and Board of Education liaison remarks
• Old business and new business discussion items

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission met on December 2, 2025, at the Enfield Town Hall. The meeting agenda included roll call, approval of previous minutes, reports from the chairperson, treasurer, and liaisons, and discussions on old and new business. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the provided minutes.

• Meeting held with no recorded votes or formal actions

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The regular meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The next meeting is scheduled for December 16, 2025.

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting with an executive session on pending litigation, followed by a presentation on the 2026 revaluation, a tax exemption for John Wilcox, and an update on fire district consolidation. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Executive session on Catholic Cemeteries Association v. Town of Enfield
• Presentation on Enfield Revaluation 2026
• Tax exemption for John Wilcox
• Fire District Consolidation Update

The Town Council held a special meeting to discuss the upcoming October 2026 property revaluation and new state-level veteran tax exemption options under Public Act 25-168, which was referred to the General Government and Finance Subcommittee for consensus. The Council also received an update on the ongoing consolidation of four fire districts aiming for a November 2026 referendum. No final legislative votes or binding approvals were recorded during the meeting.

• Referred veteran tax exemption options to the General Government and Finance Subcommittee (Consensus)

Board of Education

The Finance & Budget Committee will meet to discuss the status of the FY2026 budget. The committee will also review expenditure certifications for October and November 2025.

• FY2026 Budget Status
• Certification of Expenditures for October 2025
• Certification of Grant Expenditures for November 2025
• Talented and Gifted Update
• District and Student Activity Accounts

The Enfield Board of Education Finance & Budget Committee met on December 2, 2025, and received reports from the Business Department on the monthly expenditure certification process, the FY2026 budget status, the Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program funding, district and student activity accounts, and gifts, grants, and bequests. No formal decisions were made; the committee discussed these items and noted that a decision on starting future meetings at 5:30 PM is pending. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously
• Noted pending decision on future meeting start time of 5:30 PM

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several resolutions regarding property tax abatements, tax appeals, and funding for redevelopment. The body is also reviewing multiple appointments for town commissions and committees.

• Resolution regarding supplemental funding for 98 Prospect Street Redevelopment Project
• Resolution to abate property taxes for 723 Enfield Street
• Resolution to settle property tax assessment appeal for a 30.09 acre parcel on North Street
• Resolution increasing the ROV Election Workers hourly pay rate
• Resolution authorizing the Senior Volunteer Tax Program for Fiscal Year 2027

The Enfield Town Council approved a consent agenda, several appointments, and multiple resolutions, including reinstating the Senior Volunteer Tax Credit Program for FY2027 with a $100,000 cap, adopting a Facade & Building Improvement Forgivable Loan program for Thompsonville, and approving supplemental funding for the 98 Prospect Street brownfield remediation. All votes were unanimous except the Senior Volunteer Tax Credit, which passed 8-3.

• Approved 2026 Town Council meeting dates and letter of support for HGRE LLC housing project (unanimous)
• Appointed Brandon Jewell, Justukas Elemen, Christopher Latocki, and others to town boards (unanimous)
• Adopted Facade & Building Improvement Forgivable Loan program, amended to require TIF Committee review (unanimous)
• Approved $175,000 supplemental funding for 98 Prospect Street brownfield remediation (unanimous)
• Increased election worker pay rates, effective Jan 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Abated property taxes at 723 Enfield Street to $9,993.39 for 2022 and $0 for 2023 (unanimous)
• Reinstated Senior Volunteer Tax Credit Program with $100,000 cap (8-3)
• Authorized settlement of Catholic Cemeteries tax appeal reducing North Street parcel value to $1,600,000 (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to approve the 2026 schedule of regular board meeting dates and the FY2026-27 Head Start Grant Application. The board will also hear a report from the 2025 Kid Mayor and receive updates from various committees and liaisons.

• Approval of 2026 Schedule of Regular Board Meeting Dates
• Approval of FY2026-27 Head Start Grant Application
• 2025 Kid Mayor presentation
• Superintendent’s Report on Student Representatives and EPS Update

The Enfield Board of Education approved the FY2026-27 Head Start Grant Application as presented, with one abstention. The board also approved the 2026 schedule of regular meeting dates, amending the summer meeting start time from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Minutes from the October 28 and November 18 meetings were approved.

• Approved FY2026-27 Head Start Grant Application (8-0-1, Kober abstaining)
• Approved 2026 Schedule of Regular Board Meeting Dates (9-0-0)
• Amended summer meeting start time from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM (9-0-0)
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of October 28, 2025 (8-0-1, Anderson abstaining)
• Approved Special Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2025 (9-0-0)

America250 Coordinating Committee

The America250 Coordinating Committee will review updates, discuss education and outreach programs including a micro-essay contest, and plan upcoming events such as a Thomas Abbey event in April 2026 and a July 4th celebration.

• Micro-essay contest
• Thomas Abbey Event – April 17-19, 2026
• July 4th Celebration – July 10-14, 2026
• November Veterans program, November 2026
• Choir concerts (Jazz, Community Chorus)

The America250 Coordinating Committee discussed upcoming events, including a January 16 Veterans Council program with 1,100 invited veterans, a 2026 Veterans Parade, and an Abbey Monument groundbreaking in April. The committee approved the meeting schedule and minutes, but made no formal funding or contract decisions.

• Approved minutes of September 25, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved proposed meeting schedule as amended (all in favor)
• Discussed Veterans Council program on January 16 with 1,100 invited veterans
• Discussed Abbey Monument spade turning in April with summer dedication
• Discussed marketing materials including banners, totes, shirts, and stickers

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting with mostly procedural items: old and new business legal notices, approval of minutes, and a staff activity compliance report. The board will also enter executive session to discuss the pending lawsuit Valley, Douglas v. Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Enfield (case HHD-CV-25-6199381-S).

• Executive session to discuss Valley, Douglas v. Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Enfield, case HHD-CV-25-6199381-S
• Approval of minutes from September 22, 2025
• 2026 ZBA meeting schedule
• Activity Compliance Report
• Town Attorney report covering September 25 and October 30, 2025

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved its 2026 meeting schedule and the minutes from the September 22, 2025, meeting. The board also held an executive session to discuss the legal case Valley, Douglas v. Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Enfield, during which no votes were taken.

• Approved 2026 ZBA meeting schedule (4-0)
• Approved September 22, 2025, meeting minutes as corrected (4-0)
• Entered executive session regarding HHD-CV-25-6199381-S (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a duplex at 5 Harris Street, a home occupation and a duplex at 78 Brainard Road, and will consider bond releases for erosion control at three sites. They will also review new business items including a long-term storage container at 1695 King Street and a second driveway at 45 Windsor St. The meeting includes routine reports and approvals.

• Bond release requests for SPR# 1888 (140-148 Hazard Ave), PH# 2627 (Cherrywood Estates Phase II), SPR# 1923 (157 South Road)
• Continued public hearing: PH# 3136 - special use permit for duplex at 5 Harris Street
• New public hearings: PH# 3137 - home occupation at 78 Brainard Road; PH# 3138 - duplex at 78 Brainard Road
• New business: SPR# 1959 - long-term storage container at 1695 King Street (tabled); SPR# 1960 - second driveway at 45 Windsor St
• PH# 3078 - Building permit extension request for Union Square

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission approved a special permit for a duplex at 78 Brainard Road (PH# 3138) with conditions including a building inspection, no sleeping in the basement before inspection, and continued non-conforming use. The commission denied a special permit for a home occupation at the same address (PH# 3137) because the business did not meet the definition of a home occupation and the applicant did not satisfy residency requirements. The commission also approved three erosion and sediment control bond releases, a second driveway at 45 Windsor St, and a 24-month building permit extension for the Union Square project.

• Approved bond release for SPR# 1888 (140-148 Hazard Ave) - unanimous
• Approved bond release for PH# 2627 (Cherrywood Estates Phase II) - unanimous
• Approved bond release for SPR# 1923 (157 South Road) - unanimous
• Denied special permit for home occupation at 78 Brainard Rd (PH# 3137) - 0 yes, 6 no, 1 abstain
• Approved special permit for duplex at 78 Brainard Rd (PH# 3138) - 4 yes, 3 no
• Approved second driveway at 45 Windsor St (SPR# 1960) - unanimous
• Approved 24-month building permit extension for Union Square (PH# 3078) - unanimous
• Tabled special permit for duplex at 5 Harris St (PH# 3136) and storage container at 1695 King St (SPR# 1959)

Aquifer Protection Agency

This is the agenda for the Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency's regular meeting on November 20, 2025. The agenda lists standard procedural items such as call to order, minutes approval, and reports, but includes no specific action items, public hearings, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be routine and procedural in nature.

• Minutes of preceding meetings
• Enforcement Officer's report
• Public communication and petitions
• Continued and new public hearings (none specified)

America250 Coordinating Committee

The America250 Coordinating Committee's regular meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025, has been cancelled due to a scheduling issue. The meeting has been moved to November 25, 2025. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled due to scheduling issue
• Rescheduled to November 25, 2025

Economic Development Commission

The Enfield Economic Development Commission is holding a special meeting to receive updates from the Economic & Community Development Office, including a Business Breakfast recap, the America250 Program, TIF Advisory Committee updates, ARPA Fund status, and new businesses. Under new business, the commission will discuss developing a Restaurant Week, a 0% loan program for façade and building improvements in the TIF District, and business retention and expansion efforts. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented, with no votes or contracts listed.

• Discussion of a Restaurant Week development
• Façade/Building Improvement 0% loan program for TIF District
• Business Retention and Expansion discussion
• America250 Program update
• ARPA Fund update

The Enfield Economic Development Commission approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4-0-3 show-of-hands vote. The meeting included reports on the October business breakfast, America250 program, TIF district updates, and ARPA-funded projects, with the Court Basketball project denied funds due to lack of a Master Certificate of Occupancy. New business discussions covered a potential Restaurant Week, a facade improvement loan program, and a business retention program, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-3)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 6:29 PM

Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee

The Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss establishing new TIF districts, specifically for the Northgate area, including reviewing maps, goals, and the master plan. They will also review the TIF fund project process and the priority projects list. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and a possible executive session.

• Exploring establishment of new TIF Districts (Northgate)
• Review of TIF Fund projects process
• Priority Projects List discussion
• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2025

The TIF Advisory Committee discussed establishing a new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district for the Northgate region, reviewing a draft master plan and maps. No formal decision was made; the committee asked for further analysis and discussion in December. They also noted an upcoming update on the façade loan program at the Council meeting on December 1.

• Approved minutes of August 20, 2025 (all in favor)
• Discussed Northgate TIF district draft master plan; no action taken
• Requested further analysis and December discussion on Northgate TIF district
• Noted façade loan program update scheduled for Council on December 1

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and does not list specific projects or applications for review.

PK-5 Elementary Schools & Eagle Academy Therapeutic Day School Pre-Referendum Committee

The Pre-Referendum Building Committee will receive a presentation from the architect regarding design activities and enrollment projections. The body will discuss building options, including a preferred option and the status quo, and plan for community engagement.

• Review of 10-year enrollment projections
• Evaluation of building options and the 'Status Quo' option
• Planning for Community Conversation #2 on December 17th (Virtual)
• Discussion of Think Tanks and FAQ list
• Upcoming cost analysis and budgeting

Fair Rent Commission

The Enfield Fair Rent Commission’s November 19, 2025 organizational meeting at 5:30 PM in Town Hall was cancelled because no complaints were scheduled for hearing.

Board of Education

The Board of Education will conduct an organizational meeting to swear in newly elected members. The body will elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary.

• Oath of office for newly elected board members
• Election of Board Chairperson
• Election of Board Vice Chairperson
• Election of Board Secretary
• Service recognition awards for Jean Acree, Gerald Calnen, Tina LeBlanc, Charlotte Riley, and Scott Ryder

The Enfield Board of Education held a special organizational meeting to swear in newly elected members and elect officers for the 2025-27 term. Amanda Pickett was elected Board Chair, Kelsey McGuire-Bruce as Vice Chair, and Janet Cushman as Secretary, each by unanimous 9-0 votes. The board also recognized outgoing members for their service.

• Elected Amanda Pickett as Board Chair (9-0)
• Elected Kelsey McGuire-Bruce as Board Vice Chair (9-0)
• Elected Janet Cushman as Board Secretary (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 PM (9-0)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The agenda lists no continued or new public hearings, no applications to be received, and no specific old or new business items, indicating the meeting will focus on routine matters such as approving minutes, receiving reports, and addressing correspondence.

• Minutes of October 21, 2025 meeting
• Town Attorney report from October 30, 2025
• Enforcement reports
• Planning staff report

Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame

The Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame Committee meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025, at the Enfield Senior Center has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for January 13, 2026.

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss the Board of Education and Enfield Teacher's Association contract. The body will also consider several fund transfers and grant applications.

• Board of Education and Enfield Teacher's Association Contract
• Appropriation of $100,000 to Shaker Pines Fire District for consolidation expenses
• Appropriation of $13,000 for Enfield People To People
• Transfer of $79,132 for the 2025-2026 DUI Grant
• Transfer of $10,000 from Antonacci Family Foundation to Family Resource Center

The Enfield Town Council approved a resolution extending health insurance coverage for surviving spouses and dependents of town employees killed in the line of duty from 60 days to 60 months, effective September 1, 2025. The council also approved a $5M state grant application for the Enfield Annex renovation, a $250K grant application for the Donald W. Barnes boat launch, a $13,000 appropriation for Enfield People to People, a $100,000 transfer to the Shaker Pines Fire District, and a new three-year teachers' contract. A motion to add a separate CIF application for the Hazardville Institute failed on a 5-6 vote.

• Approved 60-month health insurance coverage for families of employees killed in the line of duty (unanimous)
• Approved $5M CIF grant application for Enfield Annex renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $250K DEEP grant application for Donald W. Barnes boat launch (unanimous)
• Approved $13,000 transfer to Enfield People to People (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 transfer to Shaker Pines Fire District for consolidation (unanimous)
• Approved Enfield Teacher's Association contract for 2026-2029 (9-2, with Allegro and Cressotti abstaining)
• Approved consent agenda including DUI grant fund transfer, FRC donation, asset disposal, and trailer purchase (unanimous)
• Failed motion to add Hazardville Institute CIF application to agenda (5-6)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a financial internal audit of Enfield Public Schools. The session includes an executive session regarding contract negotiations.

• Executive session on Teachers’ Association Contract negotiations
• Presentation by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP on Internal Audit of Financial Operations for Enfield Public Schools

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting to receive a presentation from CliftonLarsonAllen LLP on an internal audit of Enfield Public Schools' financial operations for 2022-2024. The audit identified causes of the FY2023-2024 budget overages, including unanticipated state funding shortfalls and special education costs, and offered recommendations. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting; the council also held an executive session on teacher contract negotiations without taking action.

• Entered executive session to discuss teacher contract negotiations (motion adopted unanimously)
• Received audit presentation from CliftonLarsonAllen LLP on school financial operations
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

TC/BOE Security Committee

This agenda announces that the scheduled joint Town Council/Board of Education Security Committee meeting for November 14, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2025. No other business is listed.

• Meeting cancelled for November 14, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for December 12, 2025

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for November 13, 2025, has been cancelled. No other business is listed.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting with continued and new public hearings, including a zone change for 90 Elm Street and a special use permit for a duplex at 5 Harris Street. The agenda also includes reports from the town attorney and zoning enforcement officer, bond releases, and new business items. Several applications will be received for future consideration.

• Public hearing PH#3134MA: Zone change from Business Regional (BR) to Special Development District (SDD) at 90 Elm Street, applicant Woodsonia Acquisitions LLC, owners Enfield Square Realty LLC, Enfield CH LLC, Enfield NASSIM LLC (tabled)
• Public hearing PH#3136: Special use permit for a duplex at 5 Harris Street, applicant Jose Cabrera, owner Maria G. Ramon Sebastian
• New business SPR#1959: Long-term storage container at 1695 King Street, applicant NEL Group LLC
• Applications to be received: PH#3137 and PH#3138 for home occupation and duplex at 78 Brainard Road, applicants Kevin and Darlene Ferguson
• Application to be received: SPR#1960 for a second driveway at 45 Windsor St, applicant EGO Holdings LLC

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission approved a zone change for 90 Elm Street from Business Regional to Special Development District, allowing a mixed-use development by Woodsonia Acquisitions. A separate application for a duplex at 5 Harris Street was tabled to November 20, 2025, because it did not meet density requirements. The meeting also included approval of prior minutes and a report from the Town Attorney.

• Approved zone change for 90 Elm Street from BR to SDD (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 90 Elm Street zone change (unanimous)
• Tabled special use permit for duplex at 5 Harris Street to Nov 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Oct 9 and Oct 23, 2025 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to review its by-laws and discuss goals for 2026. These goals include identifying open space parcels for Town Council purchase and locating vernal pools in Enfield.

• ECC Goals for 2026
• Process for submitting open space parcels to Town Council for purchase
• Elm/Shaker Community Garden project
• Creation of a trail map
• Review of By-Laws

The Enfield Conservation Commission approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes and the commission's by-laws as amended. Commissioners also discussed their 2026 goals, tabling two items until next year.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved by-laws as amended (5-0)
• Tabled 'identify a location in town that would benefit from planting trees' and 'identify vernal pools in Enfield' until next year

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will meet to address unfinished business regarding zoning and land preservation. The body will also discuss a new item concerning an Agricultural Summit.

• Farm Friendly Zoning Regulations
• List of Priority Parcels for Community Farmland Preservation
• Agricultural Summit

The commission reviewed the latest draft of farm-friendly zoning regulations and decided to pare them down, moving repetitive definitions to a separate guideline document. Attorney Dwight Merriam will work with town planning staff to draft the regulations. The commission also accepted the CT Farm Bureau membership dues and discussed filling vacancies.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted CT Farm Bureau annual membership dues
• Decided to pare down farm-friendly zoning regulations and create a guideline document for definitions
• Discussed filling commission vacancies (no action taken)

Commission on Aging

The Enfield Commission on Aging is meeting to discuss routine business including minutes, treasurer's report, and updates on the senior center and social services. Standing committee reports will cover programs like the Senior Living TV show, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Triad, and Medicare counseling. The commission will also consider new initiatives for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, including magnet reprints.

• Senior Center Focus discussion
• Social Services Update
• Standing committee reports: Senior Living TV, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Triad, CHOICES/Senior Medicare Patrol, Symposium, Nursing Home Project
• New business: COA initiatives including magnet reprints and other 2025-2026 fiscal year items
• Town Council report

The Enfield Commission on Aging met on November 12, 2025, and approved the previous meeting's minutes and the October financial report. The commission discussed upcoming senior center events, including a holiday meal for CRT recipients, and agreed to reprint telephone magnets with updated numbers. They also began discussing potential 2026 initiatives, including developing a strategic plan to identify senior needs.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting as presented (show of hands, Egan abstained)
• Approved October financial report as presented (show of hands)
• Agreed to reprint 2023 telephone magnets with updated numbers, including Poison Control
• Discussed developing a strategic plan for 2026 senior initiatives (no formal action)

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Public Safety Subcommittee meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025, has been cancelled. No other business was listed.

DPW Subcommittee

The DPW Subcommittee meeting scheduled for November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the Scitico Conference Room at Enfield Town Hall has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council convenes for an organizational meeting to administer oaths of office, appoint leadership roles, and set future meeting dates. The agenda includes procedural items such as the appointment of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, a resolution to establish regular meeting dates, and the formation of a committee to review meeting policies.

• Appointment of Mayor
• Appointment of Deputy Mayor
• Resolution to set Town Council regular meeting dates
• Appointment of 3-member committee to review Town Council meeting policy and procedure

At the organizational meeting on November 10, 2025, the newly elected Town Council members took their oaths of office. The Council formally appointed Gina Cekala as Mayor and John Santanella as Deputy Mayor. Additionally, the Council established its regular meeting schedule for the 2025-2027 term.

• Appointed Gina Cekala as Mayor (11-0)
• Appointed John Santanella as Deputy Mayor (11-0)
• Approved 2025-2027 regular meeting schedule (11-0)
• Appointed Robert Cressotti, Maya Matthews, and Marie Pyznar to Policy Subcommittee

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a duplex permit and a zone change. The body will also consider a request for a long-term storage container.

• PH# 3136: Special use permit for a duplex at 5 Harris Street
• PH# 3134MA: Zone change from Business Regional to Special Development District at 90 Elm Street
• SPR# 1959: Request for a long-term storage container at 1695 King Street

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, votes, or discussion topics are listed.

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda that includes public communication, minutes approval, and reports. No specific applications, public hearings, or enforcement actions are listed on the agenda, making it largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from October 21, 2025
• Public communication and petitions period
• Town attorney report
• Planning staff report
• Next regular meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025

Board of Education

The November 4, 2025, meeting of the Finance & Budget Subcommittee has been cancelled due to Election Day. A special meeting may be held if necessary before December 1, 2025.

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting, which includes roll call, approval of minutes, reports from the chairperson, treasurer, and liaisons, and discussion of old and new business. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items listed.

• Acceptance of minutes from previous meeting
• Treasurer's report
• Staff liaison's remarks
• Board of Education liaison remarks

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission held a meeting on November 4, 2025, to discuss ongoing arts programming and budget planning. The commission formally approved a $500 sponsorship for the Enfield Community Chorus concert. Other items, including the Art Squash Coordinating Committee, were tabled for future discussion.

• Approved $500 sponsorship for Enfield Community Chorus concert (unanimous)
• Tabled Art Squash Coordinating Committee discussion to December meeting

PK-5 Elementary Schools & Eagle Academy Therapeutic Day School Pre-Referendum Committee

The Enfield PK-5 Elementary Schools and Eagle Academy Therapeutic Day School Pre-Referendum Committee is meeting to review architect presentations on refined design options, program details, and possible special legislation for space waivers. The committee will also discuss community engagement results, demographic data, and cost modeling.

• Architect presentation and update on design team activities
• Review of refined and preferred options, benefits, challenges, and detailed programs for PK-5 and Eagle Academy
• Discussion of possible special legislation for space waivers and timing
• Review of Community Conversations feedback, survey results, and FAQs
• Discussions on demographics, cost modeling, and cash flow

The Pre-Referendum Building Committee discussed the preferred option of four PK-5 schools with adaptive reuse of remaining buildings, but made no final decisions. Members raised concerns about preschool expansion, demographic projections, and reimbursement rates. The committee will reconvene on November 19 to review updated enrollment data and refine options.

• Approved minutes of October 8, 2025 meeting (show of hands)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 PM (motion by Amanda Pickett, seconded by Charlotte Riley)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a guest presentation on state assessment results, a superintendent's report, and several committee updates. The board will also consider policy revisions, including a second reading of transportation policy #3541, and may take action on the Enfield Teacher's Association contract in executive session.

• Presentation on state assessment results by Michelle Middleton
• Second reading of Transportation Policy #3541
• Repeal of policies
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2025
• Executive session on Enfield Teacher's Association contract

The Enfield Board of Education unanimously approved the 2026-2029 Enfield Teacher's Association Contract following an executive session. The Board also approved the second reading of Transportation Policy #3541 along with the repeal of five redundant 3000-series policies. Additionally, the Board approved the regular meeting minutes from October 14, 2025.

• Approved second reading of Transportation Policy #3541 (9-0)
• Approved repealing five obsolete 3000-series policies (9-0)
• Approved October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes (9-0)
• Entered into Executive Session regarding collective bargaining (9-0)
• Approved the 2026-2029 Enfield Teacher’s Association Contract (9-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:11 PM (9-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will convene a routine meeting on October 27, 2025, at Town Hall-Council Chambers. The agenda contains only procedural and administrative items with no decisions or substantive discussions scheduled.

Library Board of Trustees

The Enfield Library Board of Trustees will convene on October 27, 2025, at 9:30 am at the Central Library. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items with no new decisions, contracts, or public hearings scheduled.

The Board approved a motion to establish an intermediate growth model for library accounts, pending Town approval. Trustees also voted to update library policies to comply with Public Act 25-168 and authorized $1,200 in equipment purchases.

• Approved establishing an intermediate growth model trust
• Approved updated collection and programming policy language
• Approved $730 for 55 Estey Range Finders
• Approved $470 for a Prinker Temporary Tattoo printer

General Government Subcommittee

The Enfield General Government Subcommittee will discuss and potentially decide on multiple tax hardship appeals and sewer-related requests. The meeting will also review draft policies and updates on tax collections and fund balances.

• E&D Stovall, LLC (Faith Lane, Inc.) – Tax Hardship appeal
• Jessica Bowling – Tax Hardship appeal
• David Popp – Tax Hardship appeal
• Thom Yakoubian – Sewer request
• D29, LLC – Sewer request

The General Government Subcommittee voted 3-0 to recommend a tax hardship relief for E&D Stovall, LLC (now Faith Lane, Inc.), proposing a 50% reduction for 2023 and 100% for 2024, to be forwarded to Leadership. The subcommittee voted 3-0 against a sewer charge reduction for Thom Yakoubian, and approved a sewer charge reduction for D29, LLC from $3,036.04 to $1,533.75. Two items—Henry Kelsey's sewer request and the Tax Assessment Abatement Policy Draft—were tabled.

• Recommended 50% tax reduction for 2023 and 100% for 2024 for E&D Stovall, LLC (3-0)
• Denied sewer charge reduction for Thom Yakoubian (3-0)
• Approved sewer charge reduction for D29, LLC to $1,533.75
• Tabled Henry Kelsey sewer request
• Tabled Tax Assessment Abatement Policy Draft

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting workshop to discuss specific topics regarding Town of Enfield Zoning Regulations.

• Accessory Residential Buildings
• Commercial Vehicles in Residential Zones
• Storage Containers
• Building Coverage in Residential Zones

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a workshop to discuss proposed revisions to zoning regulations, including accessory buildings, commercial vehicles, storage containers, and building coverage. No final decisions were made on these topics. The only action taken was a unanimous motion to create a subcommittee to discuss commercial vehicles in residential zones.

• Established subcommittee to discuss commercial vehicles in residential zones (unanimous)

Aquifer Protection Agency

The agency will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific projects or decisions listed.

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education Curriculum Committee will meet to discuss a proposal to change the arts program of studies. A data presentation is also scheduled, followed by items from the table and adjournment.

• Arts Program of Studies Change Proposal

The Enfield Board of Education Curriculum Committee met on October 23, 2025, and discussed a data presentation on student assessment scores. No formal decisions were made; the committee deferred a proposal for a new music class at Enfield High School to spring discussions, with a potential 2027-2028 implementation. The meeting adjourned without voting on any items.

• Deferred new music class proposal to spring discussions (unanimous)
• No formal votes taken on any agenda items

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 23, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall-Council Chambers. The agenda includes procedural items, reports from the Town Attorney and Zoning Enforcement Officer, and a new public hearing for a special use permit to allow a duplex at 5 Harris Street.

• PH# 3136 - 5 Harris Street: Application for special use permit to allow a duplex (Jose Cabrera, applicant; Maria G. Ramon Sebastian, owner) in R-33 Zone

America250 Coordinating Committee

The America250 Coordinating Committee is meeting to discuss education and outreach initiatives. The body will review event reporting for several planned 2026 programs.

• Poster and micro-essay contests
• Thomas Abbey Event (April 17-19, 2026)
• July 4th Celebration (July 10-14, 2026)
• November 2026 Veterans program
• Planning for concerts, lectures, and tours

Historic District Commission

The Enfield Historic District Commission is holding a regular meeting to review an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to repaint a home at 1182 Enfield Street. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, public participation, and staff reports. The only public hearing is for the repainting application.

• Public hearing for HDC# 503: Certificate of Appropriateness for repainting at 1182 Enfield Street, applicant Paul Majewicz, Map 20/Lot 140, HR-33 Zone
• Approval of minutes from September 24, 2025 meeting
• Public participation period
• Planning staff report and enforcement reports

The Enfield Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for repainting the home at 1182 Enfield Street. The applicant, Paul Majewicz, will scrape, sand, and repaint the wood shingles blue with white trim. The commission found the color appropriate for the district. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness HDC#503 for repainting 1182 Enfield Street (3-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing for HDC#503 (3-0)
• Postponed approval of September 24, 2025 minutes to next agenda

Fair Rent Commission

The Fair Rent Commission meeting scheduled for October 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to there being no complaints to be heard.

PK-5 Elementary Schools & Eagle Academy Therapeutic Day School Pre-Referendum Committee

The Pre-K through 5 and Eagle Academy Pre-Referendum Building Committee will attend a community conversation at JFK Middle School. The agenda states that no business will be conducted during this meeting.

• Community Conversation at JFK Middle School

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will consider permit applications and modifications for residential projects. The meeting includes reviews for new construction and existing permit changes.

• IW# 717: Modification of wetlands permit for a single-family home at 75 Oliver Road
• IW# 719: Wetland permit application for a new single-family home on Parsons Road
• AAA# 143: Agent approval application for an inground pool at 37 Oxford Drive
• IW# 720: Modification of wetlands permit for a single-family home at 14 West Shore Dr.

The Enfield Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved a modification to a wetlands permit for a single-family home at 75 Oliver Road, an agent approval for a new home at Parsons Road, an agent approval for an inground pool at 37 Oxford Drive, and a modification to a wetlands permit at 14 West Shore Drive. The agency also closed a cease-and-desist order for the West Shore Drive property. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved IW# 717 - 75 Oliver Road wetlands permit modification (7-0)
• Authorized agent approval for IW# 719 - Parsons Road new home (7-0)
• Approved AAA# 143 - 37 Oxford Drive inground pool agent approval (7-0)
• Approved IW# 720 - 14 West Shore Drive wetlands permit modification (7-0)
• Closed cease-and-desist order for 14 West Shore Drive (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 6 and October 7, 2025 meetings
• Agreed to cancel November 4, 2025 meeting due to Election Day

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education Policy Subcommittee has cancelled its October 21, 2025 meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on December 16, 2025. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• October 21, 2025 Policy Subcommittee meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold its regular meeting on October 20, 2025, at Town Hall. The agenda includes procedural items, a resolution to abate motor vehicle taxes at 7 Mathewson Avenue, and a consent agenda with fund transfers for fire alarm repairs and a SAMHSA grant. The Council will also discuss property maintenance fine reductions and year-end transfers.

• $150,000 transfer for fire alarm repairs at Edgar H. Parkman School and Stowe Early Learning Center
• Appointment to Enfield Culture & Arts Commission: Marilyn Cowles (R) until 6/1/2027
• $60,000/year SAMHSA STOP Act grant for FFY 2026-2029
• Resolution to reduce property maintenance fines at 6 Thompson Court
• Resolution to abate motor vehicle taxes at 7 Mathewson Avenue

The Enfield Town Council approved several resolutions, including a $150,000 fund transfer for fire alarm repairs at Parkman School and Stowe Early Learning Center, a $60,000/year grant for underage drinking prevention, a reduction of property maintenance fines at 6 Thompson Court from $48,174 to $500, and FY2025 year-end transfers. The council also appointed Marilyn Cowles to the Culture & Arts Commission and abated motor vehicle taxes for a resident. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved $150,000 transfer for fire alarm repairs at Parkman School and Stowe Early Learning Center (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000/year SAMHSA STOP Act grant for underage drinking prevention (unanimous)
• Reduced property maintenance fines at 6 Thompson Court from $48,174 to $500 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 year-end transfers (unanimous)
• Appointed Marilyn Cowles to Culture & Arts Commission (unanimous)
• Abated motor vehicle taxes for Rachel M. Turner (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of October 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

This is a special meeting of the Enfield Town Council. The agenda includes a presentation from the Enfield Historical Society, followed by adjournment. No other business is listed.

• Presentation by Enfield Historical Society

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting on October 20, 2025, with all members present except Lori Unghire. The only substantive item was a brief discussion about the Enfield Historical Society's grant application, during which the Council charged the Town Manager with developing questions for non-profits. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Charged Town Manager with developing questions for non-profit grant applicants
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (10-0)

General Government Subcommittee

This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the Enfield General Government and Finance Subcommittee special meeting scheduled for October 17, 2025, at 8:45 AM in the Scitico Conference Room at Town Hall. No other business or discussion is scheduled.

Economic Development Commission

The October 16, 2025, regular meeting of the Economic Development Commission was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of new business.

Blight Review Committee

The Enfield Blight Review Committee is holding a special meeting on October 16, 2025, at the Enfield Town Hall. The committee's agenda includes old business regarding 132 Weymouth Road and a discussion on revisions to the Property Maintenance Ordinance.

• Old business regarding 132 Weymouth Road
• Discussion on Property Maintenance Ordinance Revision(s)

The Enfield Blight Review Committee held a special meeting to discuss the blighted property at 132 Weymouth Road, which had been tabled from the October 2 meeting. Two motions were made: one to recommend foreclosure on property maintenance fines failed for lack of a second, and another to table the item until the December meeting failed with a 1-3-0 vote. No decision was reached, and the item remains unresolved. The committee also had no discussion on property maintenance ordinance revisions.

• Motion to recommend foreclosure on property maintenance fines for 132 Weymouth Road failed (no second)
• Motion to table 132 Weymouth Road until December meeting failed (1-3-0)
• Adjournment approved (4-0-0)

Ethics Commission

The Enfield Ethics Commission is holding a special virtual meeting to approve minutes, discuss a transition, and elect a new chair effective November 2025. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no substantive policy items listed.

• Election of new chair, effective November 2025
• Transition discussion
• Approval of minutes

The Enfield Ethics Commission held a special virtual meeting to discuss the transition of leadership. Commissioner Cox provided an overview of his role and experiences, and the commission discussed its processes. Commissioner Oullette was unanimously elected as the new chair, effective November 1, 2025.

• Elected Commissioner Oullette as Chair, effective November 1, 2025 (unanimous)

Fair Rent Commission

The Enfield Fair Rent Commission’s special meeting on October 14, 2025, contains only routine procedural items such as roll call, a fire evacuation announcement, and adjournment; no decisions or discussions on rent regulations are listed.

The commission discussed Public Act No. 25-44 and its effect on landlord fees, deciding to ask the Town Attorney to clarify permissible fees and reimbursement procedures. No votes or decisions were taken during executive session. The October 22 meeting was cancelled; the next meeting is November 19.

• Decided to ask Town Attorney to clarify permissible fees under Public Act No. 25-44
• Cancelled October 22, 2025 meeting; next meeting November 19, 2025

DPW Subcommittee

The Enfield Department of Public Works subcommittee meets to discuss a vehicle replacement plan, sidewalk and safety improvements, facility use policies, and updates on sewer and road projects. No special guests are scheduled.

• Vehicle Replacement Plan
• Safety Improvements for Town Farm Road Hike and Bike Trail
• Expansion of Gravel Lot at Shaker Field
• Simon Road Sewer Project update
• Chip Sealing Roads

The Enfield DPW Subcommittee reached a consensus to deny CT Water's permit request for an easement related to abandoning a water main under Asnuntuck Street and installing a new main across the South River Street Bridge. No formal vote was taken, but the town manager and DPW director will meet virtually with CT Water to discuss further. The subcommittee also approved minutes, removed several agenda items, and received updates on various projects, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Consensus to deny CT Water permit for water main relocation (no vote)
• Removed RRM Truck item from agenda (3-0)
• Removed Rear Loader on Dead End Streets item from agenda (3-0)
• Removed Installing Donated Benches on Bike Path item from agenda (3-0)
• Removed Playground Surfacing item from agenda (3-0)
• Removed Chip Sealing Roads item from agenda (3-0)
• Cancelled November 11, 2025 meeting due to Veterans Day (3-0)

Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame

The Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame Committee meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025, was cancelled. The next meeting is set for November 18, 2025.

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education meets on October 14, 2025, to discuss an attendance update, receive the superintendent's report, and consider new business. The board will vote on the amended Teacher & Administrator Evaluation Plan and review policy revisions including Transportation Policy #3541. Additionally, the board will address accounts and payroll for September 2025 and hold an executive session regarding collective bargaining with ETA negotiations.

• Approval of Teacher & Administrator Evaluation Plan, as Amended
• First Reading of Transportation Policy #3541
• Renumbering Policy #0521
• Possible Repeal of the Remaining 0000 Mission, Goals and Objectives Section
• Approval of Accounts and Payroll for the Month of September 2025

The Board of Education approved the updated Teacher and Administrator Evaluation Plan. Members also approved the renumbering of a non-discrimination policy and accepted the superintendent's certification for September 2025 accounts and payroll. A proposal to table the transportation policy for further discussion failed, and the board entered an executive session regarding collective bargaining.

• Approved Teacher & Administrator Evaluation Plan (9-0-0)
• Approved renumbering Policy #0521 to #1521 (9-0-0)
• Tabled repeal of 0000 series policies (9-0-0)
• Approved September 2025 expenditures of $6,721,514.32 (9-0-0)
• Approved September 2025 grant/Head Start expenditures of $731,206.42 (9-0-0)
• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0-0)
• Motion to table transportation policy failed (3-6-0)
• Approved first reading of Transportation Policy #3541 (8-1-0)

Agricultural Commission

The Enfield Agricultural Commission will hold a regular meeting on October 14, 2025 at Town Hall. The agenda includes reviewing the CT Farm Bureau annual dues renewal, discussing farm friendly zoning regulations, and considering the list of priority parcels for community farmland preservation. Additionally, the commission will hold an election of officers, review bylaws, and discuss the proposed 2026 meeting schedule.

• CT Farm Bureau Annual Dues Renewal
• Farm Friendly Zoning Regulations
• List of Priority Parcels for Community Farmland Preservation
• Election of Officers
• Proposed 2026 Meeting Schedule

The Enfield Agricultural Commission approved routine items including CT Farm Bureau dues, elected officers, adopted the 2026 meeting schedule, and approved amended bylaws. No public hearings were held, and no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved CT Farm Bureau annual dues renewal (unanimous)
• Elected Karen LaPlante as Chair, Nancy Wyzga as Vice-Chair, Kathleen Vose as Secretary (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule as proposed (unanimous)
• Approved bylaws as amended (unanimous)

Enfield Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will meet to discuss old business and new business. The agenda lists several ongoing projects and administrative items for review.

• Budget
• Bat House Project
• Garden Club
• Bi-Laws
• Adopt A Spot and Clean Sweep programs

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss unfinished business including 2025 goals for open space and grants, and conduct new business such as open space purchase recommendations and officer elections. The meeting is procedural with no immediate decisions on zoning or contracts.

• Approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2025 goals: open space parcel list, grant requests, tree planting locations, vernal pool identification, Elm/Shaker Community Garden project, and trail map creation
• Open space purchase recommendations for Town Council
• Election of officers
• Review of by-laws

The Commission elected new officers, approved its 2026 meeting schedule, and voted to present open space purchase recommendations to the Town Council. Members also tabled a review of commission bylaws and deferred the trail map project until next year.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-2)
• Entered and exited executive session for real estate matters
• Approved presenting open space purchase recommendations to Town Council (6-0)
• Elected Bill Cote as Chair and TIF representative (6-0)
• Elected Karen LaPlante as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Elected Kathleen Vose as Secretary (6-0)
• Elected Gretchen Pfeifer-Hall as EDC representative (6-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (6-0)

TC/BOE Security Committee

The Enfield Town Council / Board of Education Security Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss security strategy and the deployment of security personnel or devices, likely in an executive session. The agenda includes roll call, next steps, and scheduling the next meeting for November 14, 2025. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the public agenda.

• Executive session on security strategy or deployment of security personnel or devices
• Next steps discussion
• Next meeting scheduled for November 14, 2025

The Town Council/Board of Education Joint Security Committee met and immediately entered executive session, with no votes taken during the session. The meeting adjourned after the executive session, and the next meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2025. No substantive decisions were made.

Joint Facilities Committee

The committee will receive updates on several municipal roof projects. Discussions include reimbursement applications and the close-out process for completed work.

• Parkman Roof Replacement reimbursement application process
• Police Department Roof Project close-out and punch list
• Central Library Roof Project close-out and punch list
• Design work status for Crandall and Stowe roof projects

The Joint Facilities Committee received updates on several roof projects. The Parkman roof replacement is under budget at $2.3 million versus the budgeted $2.9 million, but the state reimbursement application is delayed pending an environmental assessment. The committee also discussed punch list items for the Police Department and Central Library roof projects, and design work for Crandall and Stowe roofs is underway. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was approving the July 10, 2025 minutes.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled November 13, 2025 meeting; next meeting set for December 11, 2025
• Noted Parkman roof project under budget at $2.3M vs. $2.9M budgeted
• Noted $13,000 appropriated for Central Library chimney wrap with 24-gauge steel
• Noted design work underway for Crandall and Stowe roof projects

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zone change for 90 Elm Street (Enfield Square Mall) from Business Regional to Special Development District, and will also discuss a pre-application for the same rezone. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval, reports, and bond releases, plus a proposed 2026 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing PH# 3134MA: zone change for 90 Elm Street (Enfield Square Mall) from BR to SDD, applicant Woodsonia Acquisitions LLC
• Pre-application meeting for proposed SDD rezone at 90 Elm Street per Section 5.60.3
• Proposed 2026 PZC meeting schedule
• Bond release(s) consideration
• Zoning Enforcement Officer's report

The Commission approved the minutes from their September 25, 2025, meeting and adopted the proposed 2026 meeting schedule. Members also held a pre-application discussion regarding a potential Special Development District rezone for 90 Elm Street, which includes a proposal for up to 703 residential units.

• Approved September 25, 2025, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved 2026 PZC meeting schedule
• Tabled zone change application for 90 Elm Street (PH# 3134MA)

Council of Chairs

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The body will review minutes and receive updates from each commission.

The Council of Chairs met for a special session and heard updates from commission chairs, including a Mass Mutual rezoning description, a GIS program, and a property behind Walgreens. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes from September 9, 2025
• No substantive decisions made; updates only

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Enfield Public Safety Subcommittee is meeting to discuss several public safety topics, including new items such as dynamic solar signs and issues at specific locations, and updates on ongoing concerns like intersections, parking, loitering, encampments, and towing during parking bans. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Dynamic Solar Signs/One Way Signs
• Burns Avenue
• 170 Hazard Avenue – Dr. Panchal
• Hazard/Jefferson/Middle Road Intersection
• Scantic River Park/Powder Hollow Parking Issues

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the September 10, 2025, meeting. Members discussed traffic signage, property management issues on Burns Avenue, and security concerns at 170 Hazard Avenue. No other formal legislative actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes
• Approved motion to allow residents to speak (3-0)

PK-5 Elementary Schools & Eagle Academy Therapeutic Day School Pre-Referendum Committee

The Pre-Referendum Building Committee will receive an architect's update on design team activities and preferred options for elementary schools and Eagle Academy. The body will discuss the benefits and challenges of these options and plan community engagement efforts.

• Review of refined and preferred design options for schools
• Discussion on logistics and scheduling for 3 or 4 school options
• Review of Community Conversation Number 1 template
• Review of a draft community survey
• Planning for a November Think Tank on 11/12 or 11/20

The Pre-K Through 5 and Eagle Academy School Pre-Referendum Building Committee reviewed architectural presentations regarding potential school consolidation and renovation scenarios. The committee discussed the financial implications of state reimbursement rates and project timelines for various 3-school and 4-school models. Members prepared for an upcoming community conversation on October 22, 2025, to present these options to the public.

• Approved August 27, 2025, meeting minutes
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 PM

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to discuss senior center operations and social services updates. The body is scheduled to establish its initiatives for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• Setting initiatives for the 2025-2026 fiscal year
• Town Council report
• Reports on Senior Living TV program and Nursing Home project
• Updates on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and TRIAD

Blight Review Committee

The Blight Review Committee will meet to discuss revisions to the Property Maintenance Ordinance. The committee will also address old business regarding 132 Weymouth Road.

• Discussion of Property Maintenance Ordinance Revision(s)
• Review of 132 Weymouth Road

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will meet on October 7, 2025, to discuss permit applications, enforcement actions, and a new public hearing. Items on the agenda include a wetlands map amendment for 117 North Street and permit modifications for 75 Oliver Road. The agency will also address cease and desist orders for properties on Steele Road and West Shore Drive.

• Public hearing for a map amendment at 117 North Street (IW# 718)
• Modification of a wetlands permit for a single-family home at 75 Oliver Road (IW# 717)
• Cease & Desist orders for 50 Steele Road, 18 West Shore Drive, and 14 West Shore Drive
• New application for a wetland permit for a single-family home on Parsons Road (IW# 719)
• Agent approval application for an inground pool at 37 Oxford Drive (AAA# 143)

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved a map amendment to re-delineate wetlands at 117 North Street, continued a wetlands permit for 75 Oliver Road, and continued a cease-and-desist for 50 Steele Road until December 2, 2025. The board also lifted a cease-and-desist for 18 West Shore Drive after compliance was confirmed.

• Approved IW# 718 map amendment for 117 North Street (unanimous)
• Continued IW# 717 wetlands permit for 75 Oliver Road to next meeting
• Continued cease-and-desist for 50 Steele Road until December 2, 2025
• Lifted cease-and-desist for 18 West Shore Drive
• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is holding its monthly meeting at the Enfield Town Hall Scitico Room. The agenda consists entirely of standard procedural items, including roll call, approval of previous minutes, reports from the chairperson, treasurer, and liaisons, as well as old and new business.

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission approved $500 each for concerts at three upper elementary schools, and approved $350 for two princess characters for the Festival of Trees. The commission also discussed Art Squash event logistics and a future poetry club funding request.

• Approved $500 each for concerts at three upper elementary schools (all in favor)
• Approved $350 for two Wonderland Works princess characters for Festival of Trees (all in favor)
• Accepted September meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Tabled poetry club $500 request to November agenda

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency is holding a special meeting to conduct a site walk for application IW# 717 at 75 Oliver Road. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to this site visit and standard procedural items.

• Site walk for IW# 717 at 75 Oliver Road

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency held a special meeting as a site walk for application IW#717 at 75 Oliver Road. No decisions were made; discussion was limited to site boundaries and drainage, with notes to be discussed at the next meeting. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (show-of-hands vote)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will meet to vote on several resolutions regarding tax assessments and employee wages. The body is also considering a contract for land records re-indexing and a tax sale authorization.

• Resolution to waive bidding for a Town Clerk Land Records Re-Indexing Project for $160,000
• Resolution to authorize non-union wage increases for eligible full and part-time employees
• Resolution to abate motor vehicle taxes for 7 Mathewson Avenue
• Resolution for a credit enhancement agreement for 92 Main Street with Salas Brothers LLC
• Resolution for a tax assessment agreement for 5 Taylor Road with Our Town Homebuyers, LLC

The Enfield Town Council approved a credit enhancement agreement with Salas Brothers LLC for the 92 Main Street project, with a 36-month completion deadline added. The council also approved non-union wage increases, a tax sale agreement, a land records re-indexing project, and a tax assessment agreement for 5 Taylor Road. A motor vehicle tax abatement was tabled pending more information.

• Approved $83,428 credit enhancement agreement with Salas Brothers LLC for 92 Main Street, amended to require 36-month completion (10-0)
• Approved $155,516.64 COLA increases for non-union full-time and $36,699.67 for part-time employees (10-0)
• Authorized Pullman & Comley to perform tax sale on delinquent real estate accounts (10-0)
• Waived bidding for $160,000 Town Clerk land records re-indexing project (10-0)
• Approved 4-year tax assessment agreement with Our Town Homebuyers LLC for 5 Taylor Road, amended to 2026-2030 (10-0)
• Tabled motor vehicle tax abatement for 7 Mathewson Avenue pending subcommittee review (10-0)

Board of Education

The Finance & Budget Committee will meet to discuss the FY2026 budget status and review September 2025 expenditures. The committee will also receive updates on Talented and Gifted accounts and student activity accounts.

• FY2026 Budget Status report
• Certification of Expenditures for September 2025
• Certification of Grant Expenditures for September 2025
• Talented and Gifted update for September 2025
• Review of District and Student Activity Accounts

Blight Review Committee

The Enfield Blight Review Committee is holding a regular meeting to review blight-related properties and discuss potential revisions to the Property Maintenance Ordinance. The committee will address old business on two properties, new business on one property, and general property updates.

• Old Business: 42 Asnuntuck Street
• Old Business: 27 Francis Avenue
• New Business: 132 Weymouth Road
• Discussion: Property Maintenance Ordinance Revision(s)

The Enfield Blight Review Committee voted to table two properties: 42 Asnuntuck for 90 days (4-1) to allow the owner to correct outstanding building, fire, and zoning violations, and 27 Francis Avenue for 12 months (5-0) for sewer fee payments and roof replacement. The committee also scheduled a special meeting for October 8, 2025, to discuss 132 Weymouth Road, whose owner was absent due to Yom Kippur. No action was taken on a proposed ordinance revision regarding brush and tree limb accumulation.

• Tabled 42 Asnuntuck for 90 days to correct violations (4-1)
• Tabled 27 Francis Avenue for 12 months for sewer fees and roof (5-0)
• Scheduled special meeting Oct 8, 2025 for 132 Weymouth Road (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Aug 7 and Sep 9, 2025 (3-0-2 each)
• Adjourned at 6:07 pm (5-0)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education Policy Committee voted to move revised student transportation and 0000 series policies forward for a first read, which will lead to future repeals of redundant policies. The committee also cancelled its upcoming October and November meetings prior to the election and adjourned at 6:44 PM.

• Moved revised Policy 3541 - Transportation of Students to a first read (3-0-0)
• Moved 0000 series policies to a first read and renumbered Policy 0521 to 1521 - Non-Discrimination (Community) (3-0-0)
• Cancelled October and November policy committee meetings (3-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:44 PM (3-0-0)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to deliberate and decide on appeals related exclusively to motor vehicle assessments from the October 1, 2024 Grand List. The board will also handle procedural matters, including approving minutes from spring 2025 meetings. This is a routine quasi-judicial session, not a policy-making meeting.

• Deliberations on motor vehicle assessment appeals for the October 1, 2024 Grand List
• Approval of minutes from spring 2025 meetings
• Special meeting held at Enfield Town Hall, Scitico Room, 820 Enfield St.

The Board of Assessment Appeals convened a special meeting to deliberate on motor vehicle assessments from the October 1, 2024 Grand List. The minutes do not record any specific decisions or outcomes, only the agenda items. No substantive actions were documented.

General Government Subcommittee

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee will review a proposed moratorium on solar farms and a draft tax assessment abatement policy. The body will also consider tax hardship applications and sewer-related items.

• Moratorium on Solar Farms
• Tax Assessment Abatement Policy Draft
• Tax hardship requests for E&D Stovall, LLC, Rachel Turner, Jessica Bowling, and David Popp
• Sewer items for Thom Yakoubian and D29, LLC
• Finance update on current tax collections and fund balances

The General Government Subcommittee voted 3-0 to impose a moratorium on solar farms on town property or farmland. They also approved forgiving approximately $200 of Rachel Turner's tax hardship, contingent on her paying her property tax. The tax assessment abatement policy draft was moved to the end of the agenda, and the E&D Stovall, LLC tax hardship request was tabled.

• Approved moratorium on solar farms for town property or farmland (3-0)
• Approved forgiving ~$200 of Rachel Turner's tax hardship, contingent on property tax payment (3-0)
• Tabled E&D Stovall, LLC (Faith Lane, Inc.) tax hardship request
• Moved tax assessment abatement policy draft to end of agenda

America250 Coordinating Committee

The America250 Coordinating Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the national 250th anniversary, plan a November 14 Veterans program, and develop education and outreach activities including poster and micro-essay contests. They will also coordinate event development for upcoming celebrations in 2026, such as the Thomas Abbey event and July 4th celebration.

• November 14 Veterans Program
• Poster Contest and Micro-Essay Contest
• EPS Arts Festival and Field Trip Developments
• Thomas Abbey Event – April 17-19, 2026
• July 4th Celebration – July 10-14, 2026

The America250 Coordinating Committee approved the minutes from its May 2025 meeting. The planned November 14 veterans program was cancelled because the program developer became overwhelmed with the project's scope. The committee discussed a micro-essay contest, with draft guidelines to be prepared for the next meeting, and noted that the Thomas Abbey event will change to a shovel-turning ceremony instead of a completion. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of May 2025 (all in favor)
• Cancelled November 14 Veterans Program
• Micro-essay contest to run Nov 1–Mar 30; draft guidelines to be prepared
• Thomas Abbey event changed to shovel-turning ceremony (April 17-19, 2026)

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency is holding a regular meeting to address routine business, including approval of prior minutes, an enforcement officer's report, and public communication. The agenda also includes continued and new public hearings, though no specific items are listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2024
• Enforcement Officer's Report
• Public Communication and Petitions
• Continued Public Hearings
• New Public Hearings

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold new public hearings for special use permits and zone changes. The body will also consider a bond release for a project on Pearson Way.

• PH# 3132: Special use permit for motor vehicle sales at 786 Enfield Street
• PH# 3133: Special use permit for an automatic car wash at 54 Hazard Ave
• PH# 3134MA: Zone change from Business Regional to Special Development District at 90 Elm Street
• PH# 3135MA: Zone change from Business Regional to Special Development District at 85 and 100 Bright Meadow Blvd
• SPR# 1915: Erosion & Sediment Control Bond release for 7 Pearson Way

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission approved three major applications: a special use permit for a used car sales business at 786 Enfield Street, a special use permit for an automatic car wash at 54 Hazard Ave, and a zone change from Business Regional to Special Development District for properties at 85 and 100 Bright Meadow Blvd. The zone change for 90 Elm Street (Enfield Square Mall) was tabled, and a pre-application meeting for that site was also tabled. All votes were 6-0 or 6-1, with one abstention on the car wash.

• Approved bond release of $3,293.73 for SPR# 1915 at 7 Pearson Way (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for used car sales at 786 Enfield Street (6-0)
• Approved landscaping waiver for 786 Enfield Street (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for automatic car wash at 54 Hazard Ave (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved zone change to Special Development District for 85 and 100 Bright Meadow Blvd (6-0)
• Tabled zone change for 90 Elm Street (Enfield Square Mall)
• Tabled pre-application meeting for 90 Elm Street

PK-5 Elementary Schools & Eagle Academy Therapeutic Day School Pre-Referendum Committee

The Pre-Referendum Building Committee will receive an architect's update on design team activities and preferred options for PK-5 elementary schools and Eagle Academy. The body will discuss the benefits and challenges of these options and plan community engagement efforts.

• Review of refined/preferred design options for schools
• Discussion on logistics and scheduling for 3 or 4 school options
• Review of Community Conversation Number 1 template
• Setting a date for the November Think Tank
• Refining Eagle Academy program needs

Fair Rent Commission

The Fair Rent Commission meeting scheduled for September 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to there being no complaints to be heard.

Historic District Commission

The Enfield Historic District Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 24, 2025, at Town Hall-Council Chambers. The body will review a certificate of appropriateness application for repainting a home at 1250 Enfield Street and conduct other routine business including electing officers and setting the 2026 meeting schedule.

• HDC# 502 - 1250 Enfield Street: Certificate of Appropriateness for repainting the home
• Election of Officers
• Proposed 2026 Meeting Schedule

The Enfield Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for repainting the home at 1250 Enfield Street, with a 4-0 vote. The commission also re-elected its officers for the coming term and approved the proposed 2026 meeting schedule. No other substantive business was discussed.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness HDC#502 for repainting at 1250 Enfield Street (4-0)
• Re-elected Richard Tatoian as Chairperson, Raymond Gwozdz as Vice Chairperson, Nancy Smyth as Clerk (4-0)
• Approved the Historic District Commission proposed 2026 meeting schedule (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 25, 2025, with a correction to clarify Enfield Street (4-0)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to review district updates, including a guest presentation on the Portrait of a Learner and Alliance Grant Funding Plan. The board may take action on the Alliance Grant Plan during new business. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed for other agenda items.

• Discussion & possible action on Alliance Grant Plan
• Approval of Regular BOE Meeting Minutes: September 9, 2025
• Executive Session for collective bargaining negotiations

The Enfield Board of Education unanimously approved the 2025-26 Alliance Grant Application and appointed student representatives and alternates for the 2025-26 school year. The board also moved an agenda item to earlier in the meeting and entered executive session for collective bargaining negotiations, with no action taken in executive session.

• Approved 2025-26 Alliance Grant Application (9-0)
• Approved 2025-26 Student Representatives Olivia Nuccio and Chase Menard, Alternates Jennifer Vazquez-Ramos and Avery Leloup (9-0)
• Moved agenda item 11a to 6b (8-0-1, Kober abstaining)
• Added agenda item 11b to appoint student representatives (9-0)
• Entered executive session for collective bargaining negotiations (9-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on September 22, 2025, to discuss old and new business, including a stipulated agreement for 147 Abbe Road and an appeal of a cease and desist order for 1695 King Street. The board will also hold an executive session regarding a pending lawsuit and review past meeting minutes.

• Motion to Approve Stipulated Agreement for Jarmoc Real Estate LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals (147 Abbe Road, Docket number LND-HHD-CV23-6168303-S)
• ZBA# 2025-08-25 - Appeal of Zoning Officer's Cease & Desist Order for 1695 King Street (NEL Group LLC, Map 14, Lot 24)
• Executive Session to discuss Valley, Douglas v. Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Enfield (HHD-CV-25-6199381-S)

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied ZBA# 2025-08-25, an appeal by NEL Group LLC of a cease and desist order for zoning violations at 1695 King Street, including unauthorized storage container use and incomplete construction. The board also continued a stipulated agreement in the Jarmoc Real Estate LLC case to the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the board entered executive session with no votes or actions.

• Denied ZBA# 2025-08-25 appeal of cease & desist order for 1695 King Street (6-0)
• Continued stipulated agreement in Jarmoc Real Estate LLC v. ZBA to next meeting (6-0)
• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Entered executive session for Valley, Douglas v. ZBA; no votes or actions taken

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to receive reports on new businesses and developments. The body will discuss improving business relationships and the marketing of businesses.

• Report on new businesses and developments
• America250 Program update
• Discussion on improving business relationships
• Discussion on marketing of businesses

The Enfield Economic Development Commission met on September 18, 2025, and approved the minutes from its June 19, 2025 meeting by a vote of 5-0-0. Commissioners and staff also discussed ongoing business community outreach, small business opening processes, ARPA grants, upcoming events, and marketing initiatives like Restaurant Week.

• Approved June 19, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on a modification to a wetlands permit for a single-family home at 75 Oliver Road, as well as an enforcement case involving a cease and desist at 18 West Shore Drive. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and public communication.

• IW# 717 – 75 Oliver Road – Modification of a Wetlands Permit for a Single-Family Home; Heron Homes, LLC, Applicant/Owner; Map47, Lot 63; R-44 Zone
• 18 West Shore Drive - Cease & Desist enforcement report

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency continued the wetlands permit modification for a single-family home at 75 Oliver Road to its next regular meeting, pending additional documentation. The board approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes as amended. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (6-0-1)
• Continued IW#717 – 75 Oliver Road wetlands permit modification to next regular meeting (6-0-1)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education Curriculum Committee is scheduled to meet on September 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM in Room 213 of the Enfield Street office. The committee will discuss new course proposals and changes for Enfield High School, as well as the JFK French program.

• New EHS Course Proposals/Changes
• JFK French

The Enfield Board of Education Curriculum Committee unanimously approved three new Enfield High School course proposals: Algebraic Foundations, AP PreCalculus, and AP Anatomy and Physiology. The committee also discussed staffing shortages in French and Spanish, including a virtual French class via Elevate K-12 for JFK Middle School, and rescheduled its October meeting to October 23.

• Approved Algebraic Foundations as a new EHS course (unanimous)
• Approved AP PreCalculus to replace Honors PreCalculus (unanimous)
• Approved AP Anatomy and Physiology to replace Honors Anatomy and Physiology (unanimous)
• Rescheduled October Curriculum Committee meeting from 10/16 to 10/23

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a request for proposals (RFP) for the Enfield Annex. The agenda contains only this one new business item, followed by adjournment.

• RFP for Enfield Annex

The Town Council held a special meeting to discuss a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for the adaptive reuse of the Enfield Annex, a former high school. No formal vote was taken; the council provided input on the RFP's scope, including potential uses, site control options, and timeline. The RFP is scheduled to be issued October 1, 2025, with proposals due November 21, 2025.

• Discussed draft RFP for Enfield Annex adaptive reuse (no vote)
• No formal action taken on RFP language or timeline
• Scheduled RFP release for October 1, 2025 (as per attached document)
• Scheduled pre-submittal site visit for October 20, 2025 (as per attached document)
• Proposals due November 21, 2025 (as per attached document)

Town Council

The Town Council will vote on several fund transfers, including payments for refuse trucks and baseball field dugouts. The body will also consider property tax abatement and the reduction of property maintenance fines for several addresses.

• Resolution to transfer funds and waive bidding for two refuse trucks for RRM: $783,060
• Resolution to transfer funds and waive bidding for dugouts at Powder Hollow Baseball Field: $40,034
• Fund transfers for Town Hall IT relocation ($12,000) and Central Library chimney repairs ($13,600)
• Resolution to abate property taxes for 11 Crescent Beach Drive
• Resolution to transfer $7,000 to Town Clerk Technical Services

The Town Council approved a $950,000 budget for the Midtown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district and authorized the $783,060 purchase of two refuse trucks. Councilors also approved several property maintenance fine reductions and waivers for local homeowners. A motion to restore $13,000 in funding to the People for People warming center failed in a 3-6 vote.

• Approved $950,000 TIF district budget (9-0)
• Approved $783,060 purchase of two refuse trucks (9-0)
• Approved $40,034 for Powder Hollow field dugouts (9-0)
• Reduced property maintenance fines at 216 Hazard Ave to $0 (9-0)
• Waived $39,924 in property maintenance fines at 10 Russell St (9-0)
• Reduced property maintenance fines at 28 Iroquois Rd to $1,000 (9-0)
• Reduced property maintenance fines at 4 Lox Lane to $5,000 (9-0)
• Motion to restore $13,000 to People for People warming center failed (3-6)

TC/BOE Security Committee

The Town Council / Board of Education Security Committee is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss security strategy or the deployment of security personnel or devices. The agenda includes roll call, the executive session, next steps, and adjournment. No public decisions or specific actions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session on security strategy or deployment of security personnel or devices
• Discussion of next steps following the executive session

Joint Facilities Committee

This meeting of the Joint Facilities Committee, scheduled for September 11, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda included updates on roofs and other projects, but no decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting cancelled
• Agenda included update on roofs
• Agenda included update on projects

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall-Council Chambers. The agenda includes procedural items, reports, and several new public hearings on zoning changes, special use permits, and site plan reviews.

• Change of use for a Place of Worship at 41-43 Pearl Street (PH# 3131)
• Site plan review for a wireless telecommunications facility at 11 Pearl Street (SPR# 1957)
• Site plan modification for a bottle redemption container at 54 Hazard Ave (SPR# 1958)
• Special use permit for motor vehicle sales at 786 Enfield Street (PH# 3132)
• Special use permit for an automatic car wash at 54 Hazard Ave (PH# 3133)

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission approved a change of use for a Place of Worship on the second floor at 41-43 Pearl Street, including waivers for site plan and parking reductions. The commission denied a site plan modification for a detached bottle redemption container at 54 Hazard Ave because it did not fit zoning regulations. A landscaping bond release and a wireless telecommunications facility site plan were also approved.

• Approved release of landscaping bond $3,293.73 for SPR# 1872 (unanimous)
• Approved change of use for Place of Worship at 41-43 Pearl St (unanimous)
• Approved waiver to eliminate site plan requirement for PH# 3131 (unanimous)
• Approved on-street parking for PH# 3131 (unanimous)
• Approved reduction of onsite parking to 4 spaces for PH# 3131 (unanimous)
• Approved fee reduction of $110 for PH# 3131 (unanimous)
• Approved SPR# 1957 wireless telecommunications facility at 11 Pearl St (unanimous)
• Denied SPR# 1958 bottle redemption container at 54 Hazard Ave (0-6)

Commission on Aging

The Enfield Commission on Aging is scheduled to meet on September 10, 2025, at the Alcorn School. The agenda includes reviewing minutes and financial reports, receiving updates on senior center operations and social services, and setting initiatives for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• Set initiatives for the 2025-2026 fiscal year

The Enfield Commission on Aging met on September 10, 2025, and approved the minutes and treasurer's report. The Senior Center is fully staffed, and the Enfield Women's Club received a $5,178.10 check for the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program. The Monday session of that program is closing due to poor attendance, but the Wednesday session continues. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes as presented (show of hands)
• Approved treasurer's report for August (show of hands)
• Noted closure of Monday Grandparents Raising Grandchildren session due to poor attendance
• Postponed Fall Symposium to Spring for more planning time

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Public Safety Subcommittee will meet to receive updates on several town safety and infrastructure matters. The body will discuss parking, loitering, and the use of fire departments for ambulance locations.

• Hazard/Jefferson/Middle Road Intersection update
• Scantic River Park/Powder Hollow parking issues
• Loitering and encampments on town-owned property
• Towing of vehicles during parking bans
• Using fire departments as locations for ambulances

The Public Safety Subcommittee approved minutes from August 13, 2025, and removed the item on using fire departments as ambulance locations from the agenda due to staffing constraints. They discussed several ongoing issues, including intersection safety, parking problems, loitering, encampments, and towing during parking bans, but took no final action on these items.

• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Removed ambulance-at-fire-stations item from agenda (2-0)

Prison / Town Liaison Committee

The Enfield Prison/Town Liaison Committee meets to discuss ongoing issues at state prisons, including a drug problem in institutions, updates on facility projects like the soccer field and solar field, and reports on population counts and significant incidents. The committee also reviews minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting.

• Drug problem in the institutions
• Update on new soccer field location (Bob Hendrickson)
• Update on solar field
• Report of Population Counts (Wardens)
• Review of Significant Incidents or Policy Changes at Prisons

The committee approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025, meeting and discussed ongoing operational updates at local correctional facilities. Topics included drug interdiction efforts, facility population counts, and the status of various work-release and infrastructure projects. The committee removed the soccer field location item from the agenda as it is now being handled at the state level.

• Approved June 11, 2025, meeting minutes (4-0-2)
• Removed soccer field location item from agenda
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame

The Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame committee is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting past minutes, reviewing finances, and discussing fundraising. They will also cover biographies, scholarships, the field hockey tournament, the banquet, the website, and by-laws. This is a standard administrative meeting with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Review and adoption of past minutes
• Finances review
• Fundraising discussion
• Scholarships discussion
• Field Hockey Tournament planning

The Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame voted to induct new members for 2025, including individuals, a team, and a George Daly award recipient. Two $1,000 scholarships were awarded to students. The banquet is scheduled for September 27, 2025.

• Voted to induct individuals: Terry Preston, Frank Neves, Johnny Riley, Nancy (Rivard) Geaglone, Pho Phimvongsa
• Voted to induct George Daly award recipient: Bruce Wilhelm
• Voted to induct teams: Men's 1968-69 Boys Basketball Valley Wheel Champions and Women's 1982 Enfield Field Hockey (Class M Runner up)
• Awarded $1,000 scholarship to Grace Garro from Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame
• Awarded $1,000 scholarship to Isabella Alvarado from Amy Romano/Field Hockey
• Approved three tables at banquet for registration, GOFUNDME, and website

Council of Chairs

This is a procedural special meeting of the Council of Chairs with no action items. The agenda consists of roll call, updates from each commission, discussion of future meeting topics, setting the next meeting date, and adjournment.

• Updates from each commission
• Topics for future meetings
• Next meeting date

The Council of Chairs held a meeting on September 9, 2025, to receive updates from the Historic District Commission and the Planning & Zoning Commission. The council discussed strategies for increasing commission involvement in the planning process. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during this meeting.

• Received Historic District Commission update
• Received Planning & Zoning Commission update
• Discussed inter-commission communication processes
• Scheduled next meeting for October 8, 2025

Blight Review Committee

The Enfield Blight Review Committee is holding a special meeting to address old and new business, including specific properties, and to discuss potential revisions to the Property Maintenance Ordinance. The meeting will also include roll call, approval of minutes, and property updates.

• Old Business: 11 Sherwin Drive
• Old Business: 3 Cook Avenue
• New Business: 6 Thompson Court
• New Business: 4 Lox Lane
• Discussion: Property Maintenance Ordinance Revision(s)

The Enfield Blight Review Committee recommended reducing property maintenance fines for 6 Thompson Court to $500 and for 4 Lox Lane to $5,000, both contingent on conditions. The committee tabled several other items, including 3 Cook Avenue and 11 Sherwin Road, for future meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended reducing 6 Thompson Court fines to $500, payable within 14 days of Town Council approval (3-0)
• Recommended reducing 4 Lox Lane fines to $5,000, contingent on completion of listed work (3-0)
• Tabled 3 Cook Avenue until December 2025 (3-0)
• Tabled 11 Sherwin Road until January 2026 (3-0)
• Tabled approval of August 7, 2025 minutes (no vote recorded)
• Tabled property maintenance ordinance revisions discussion (no vote recorded)

DPW Subcommittee

The DPW Subcommittee is meeting to discuss new business including sidewalk and trail safety projects. The body will also review old business regarding pickleball courts and road chip sealing. Updates will be provided on sewer and street projects.

• Phoenix Avenue Commuter Bus Lot Sidewalks
• Safety Improvements for Town Farm Road Hike and Bike Trail
• Pickleball Courts at Annex and Veterans
• Simon Road Sewer Project update
• Expansion of Gravel Lot at Shaker Field

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will meet to address unfinished business regarding zoning and land preservation. The body will also conduct internal business including the election of officers and a review of by-laws.

• Farm Friendly Zoning Regulations
• List of Priority Parcels for Community Farmland Preservation
• Election of Officers
• Review of By-Laws

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with reports from the superintendent on student transportation and EPS, plus a presentation on middle school programs. The board will also consider approving minutes and accounts/payroll for June 2025, and receive committee and liaison reports.

• Middle School Program and Procedure Update by Sarah Brown
• Student Transportation Update
• Approval of Accounts & Payroll for June 2025
• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2025 meeting
• Enfield Together Coalition guest presentation

Enfield Beautification Committee

The Enfield Beautification Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss old business including the budget, Bat House Project, Garden Club, Bi-Laws, Adopt A Spot, Clean Sweep, and miscellaneous items, and address new business. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items detailed.

• Budget review
• Bat House Project update
• Garden Club discussion
• Adopt A Spot program
• Clean Sweep event

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss its 2025 goals, review a list of open space parcels, and consider open space purchase recommendations for the Town Council. The commission will also hold an election of officers and review its by-laws during the September 9, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion of ECC Goals for 2025, including open space parcels, grants, tree planting, vernal pools, Elm/Shaker Community Garden project, and a trail map
• Review of the List of Open Space
• Open Space purchase recommendations to the Town Council
• Election of Officers
• Review of By-Laws

Board of Education

The Finance & Budget Committee reviewed the final FY2025 financial report and FY2026 budget status, and accepted the certification of accounts for June 2025 (FY2025) and August 2025 (FY2026) for presentation to the Board of Education for approval. The committee also reviewed the Nutrition Services fourth-quarter report, noting decreased sales in FY2025 compared to FY2024 due to the end of free school meals. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted certification of accounts for June 2025 (FY2025) for board approval
• Accepted certification of accounts for August 2025 (FY2026) for board approval

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will hold a special meeting to conduct hearings and make decisions regarding the October 1, 2024, Grand List. These proceedings are limited exclusively to motor vehicle assessments.

• Hearings and decisions on October 1, 2024, Grand List motor vehicle assessments
• Approval of minutes for spring 2025 meetings

The Board of Assessment Appeals held hearings on September 8, 2025, regarding motor vehicle tax appeals for the 2024 Grand List. The board approved two appeals and denied six others. Additionally, the board entered a legal opinion from the Town Attorney regarding the Mullen family farmland into the meeting record.

• Approved appeal #36 for classic vehicle assessment (3-0)
• Approved appeal #49 for assessment correction (3-0)
• Denied appeal #34 regarding Tesla Model 3 (3-0)
• Denied appeal #38 regarding Nissan Sentra (3-0)
• Denied appeal #39 regarding Nissan Sentra (3-0)
• Denied appeal #40 regarding Pontiac (3-0)
• Denied appeal #41 regarding vehicle valuation (3-0)
• Denied appeal #44 regarding valuation appeal (3-0)

Blight Review Committee

The regular September 4 meeting of the Blight Review Committee was cancelled due to lack of quorum. A special meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Scitico Room at Enfield Town Hall, with a separate agenda to be posted.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Special meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Location: Scitico Room, Enfield Town Hall, 820 Enfield Street

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, votes, or discussion topics are listed.

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission accepted the August minutes and received its full $22,000 budget request, with a current balance of $27,851.87. The commission discussed upcoming events, including the Art Squash visual art exhibition scheduled for October 17-19, and tabled a mini grant discussion for Vin Cassotta's concerts until the October meeting.

• Accepted August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received full $22,000 budget request; current balance $27,851.87
• Tabled mini grant for Vin Cassotta's concerts until October meeting
• Scheduled next meetings: October 7 in person, November 4 virtual

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will meet to conduct public hearings and review enforcement reports. The body will receive an application regarding a single-family home permit modification.

• Application IW# 717: Modification of a Wetlands Permit for a single-family home at 75 Oliver Road
• Enforcement report: Cease and Desist at 14 West Shore Drive
• Enforcement report: Cease and Desist at 92 Post Office Road

The agency approved the 2026 meeting calendar and reviewed ongoing enforcement matters. No new public hearings or business items were conducted during the meeting.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10pm

America250 Coordinating Committee

The America250 Coordinating Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the nation's 250th anniversary, including education and outreach efforts such as a poster contest, micro-essay contest, and field trip developments. They will also plan event development, including table materials, tabling dates, and specific events like the Thomas Abbey Event, July 4th Celebration, and a Veterans program. The agenda is primarily planning and discussion, with no final decisions or votes listed.

• Poster Contest and Micro-Essay Contest planning
• EPS Arts Festival and Field Trip Developments
• Thomas Abbey Event scheduled for April 17-19, 2026
• July 4th Celebration scheduled for July 10-14, 2026
• Veterans program planned for November 2026

PK-5 Elementary Schools & Eagle Academy Therapeutic Day School Pre-Referendum Committee

The Enfield PK-5 Elementary Schools & Eagle Academy Therapeutic Day School Pre-Referendum Committee meets to hear an architect’s presentation on design options for new or renovated school facilities. Members will discuss centralized versus distributed pre-K placement and review updated public engagement materials.

• Interactive discussion on centralized vs. distributed pre-K options
• Review of updated engagement materials for community feedback
• Architect presentation on design team activities and options

The Pre-K Through 5 and Eagle Academy School Pre-Referendum Building Committee approved minutes from their August 13, 2025 meeting and received presentations from architects regarding building options, enrollment projections, and special education space needs. Committee members participated in an electronic feedback exercise using Mentimeter to discuss various configuration options and community outreach materials. The committee also scheduled their next meeting for September 17, 2025, and voted to adjourn.

• Approved meeting minutes of August 13, 2025 (show of hands)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:05 PM (show of hands)

Fair Rent Commission

The Fair Rent Commission will meet to review and discuss new complaints. The body is scheduled to hold hearings regarding disputes between tenants and property owners.

• Complaint hearing: Macneely vs. Eagle Rock Properties
• Complaint hearing: Asif vs. Campbell

The Enfield Fair Rent Commission held hearings on two rent complaints. It decided that Macneely will pay $2,205 per month starting September 1, 2025, and that Asif will pay $1,375 per month starting September 1, 2025, with a possible increase to $1,600 in March 2026 if the house remains unsold. The commission also approved the minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting.

• Approved minutes of 1/22/25 meeting (all in favor)
• Macneely vs Eagle Rock Properties: Macneely to pay $2,205/month month-to-month starting Sept 1, 2025; Eagle Rock to research RUBS and fees and report findings
• Asif vs Campbell: Asif to pay $1,375/month month-to-month starting Sept 1, 2025; if house not sold by Sept, rent increases to $1,600 starting March 1, 2026; Campbell to notify commission after closing

Board of Education

The Board of Education will meet to receive updates on student transportation and the ED166 Behavioral Data Report. The meeting includes recognition of the 2025-26 Teachers, Unified Coach, and Support Staff of the Year.

• Student Transportation Update
• EPS Update – ED166 Behavioral Data Report
• Approval of accounts and payroll for June and July 2025
• Recognition of 2025-26 Teacher, Unified Coach, and Support Staff of the Year

The Enfield Board of Education approved the superintendent's certification for July 2025 expenditures totaling $2,701,111.91, plus grant and Head Start expenditures of $79,692.30, and approved FY25 line-item transfers of $1,548,591.10 to the non-lapsing fund. The board also approved minutes from June 24 and July 30 meetings with revisions, and recognized the 2025-26 Teacher, Unified Coach, and Support Staff of the Year. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 2025 accounts and payroll totaling $2,701,111.91 (8-0-1, LeBlanc abstaining)
• Approved July 2025 grant and Head Start expenditures totaling $79,692.30 (8-0-1, LeBlanc abstaining)
• Approved FY25 line-item transfers of $1,548,591.10 to the 900 line (7-0-2, LeBlanc and Pickett abstaining)
• Approved minutes from June 24 and July 30, 2025 meetings with revisions (9-0-0)

Economic Development Commission

The August 21, 2025, meeting of the Economic Development Commission was cancelled due to a lack of new business.

Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee

The Enfield Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee meets to review potential new TIF districts, a credit enhancement application for 92 Main Street, and draft budget items including façade improvement guidelines. The group also plans to finalize a priority projects list for the Town Council.

• Exploring establishment of new TIF districts
• 92 Main Street Credit Enhancement Agreement Application
• Development of a TIF Budget for Town Council
• Downtown Design Fund Process
• Façade & Building Improvement Fund Guidelines

The TIF Advisory Committee recommended a 10-year Credit Enhancement Agreement for 92 Main Street owners with a sliding percentage scale from 100% to 55%. They also recommended a TIF utilization budget totaling $950,000, including funds for downtown design, façade improvements, consultant fees, and public safety camera upgrades. The committee discussed but did not finalize new TIF districts for North Thompsonville and Hazardville/Scitico, with further analysis to be done.

• Recommended 10-year CEA for 92 Main Street with sliding scale 100% to 55% (all in favor)
• Recommended TIF utilization budget of $950,000 (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of July 17, 2025 (all in favor)
• Discussed new TIF districts for North Thompsonville and Hazardville/Scitico, no action taken

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for August 14, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Enfield Public Safety Subcommittee is meeting to discuss several public safety issues, including parking problems at Scantic River Park/Powder Hollow, the Hazard/Jefferson/Middle Road intersection, loitering, encampments on town property, towing during parking bans, the town's status with ICE, and using fire departments for ambulance locations. No new items are listed, and the meeting will also include approval of minutes from June 11, 2025.

• Scantic River Park/Powder Hollow parking issues
• Hazard/Jefferson/Middle Road intersection
• Loitering on public property
• Encampments on town-owned property
• Towing of vehicles during parking bans

Commission on Aging

The Enfield Commission on Aging is meeting to discuss routine business, including minutes, treasurer's report, and standing committee updates. The main action item is setting initiatives for the 2025-2026 fiscal year under new business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Set initiatives for 2025-2026 fiscal year
• Reports from Senior Living TV, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, TRIAD, CHOICES/Senior Medicare Patrol, Symposium
• Social Services update and Friends of the Senior Center under old business
• Town Council report

The Commission on Aging voted to amend the February 12th meeting minutes to allow the Donations Fund to be distributed to the Enfield Women's Club for the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program and to the Friends of the Enfield Senior Center for the lunch program. The July financial report was accepted as presented. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on reports and updates.

• Amended Feb. 12 minutes to liquidate Donations Fund for Grandparents program and Friends of Senior Center (passed by show of hands)
• Accepted July financial report as presented (passed by show of hands)
• Approved June minutes with correction to Senior Living TV section (passed by show of hands, one abstention)

PK-5 Elementary Schools & Eagle Academy Therapeutic Day School Pre-Referendum Committee

The Pre-Referendum Building Committee is meeting to review an architects report regarding demographics and enrollment. The body will discuss school size options, budgeting, and five possible alternative sites for the projects.

• Discussion of 3 vs. 4 school options and PK-5 vs. K-5 configurations
• Review of 5 possible alternative sites
• Update on Communications Plan including community conversation dates
• Review of case study examples from Madison, Norwalk, Cheshire Norton, and Barnum Elementary

The Pre-Referendum Building Committee reviewed architect presentations on potential school consolidation options, including three- and four-school models with cost estimates and state reimbursement rates. They discussed five potential town-owned sites for new construction, with challenges noted for each. No formal decisions were made; the committee approved minutes from prior meetings and set next steps for further discussion and community engagement.

• Approved minutes of July 2, 2025 (show of hands; abstentions: Cressotti, Nasuta, Ryder)
• Approved minutes of July 30, 2025 (show of hands; abstentions: Cekala, Cressotti, Nasuta)
• Adjourned at 8:05 PM

DPW Subcommittee

The DPW Subcommittee meeting scheduled for August 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Board of Education

The Finance & Budget Committee will discuss the status of the FY25 and FY26 budgets and grants. The body will review line-item transfers for the FY25 closeout and certify expenditures for June 2025.

• Certification of June 2025 expenditures and grant expenditures
• Review of FY25 closeout line-item transfers
• Status report on FY25 budget and grants
• Status report on FY26 budget and grants

The Enfield Board of Education Finance & Budget Committee met on August 11, 2025, to discuss the FY2025 budget closeout and FY2026 budget status. No formal decisions were made; the committee reviewed a proposed line-item transfer to fund a 2% allocation to Non-Lapsing Funds, which requires future Board approval. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

TC/BOE Security Committee

The Town Council / Board of Education Security Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss security strategy and the deployment of security personnel or devices. The main item is an executive session on these matters, followed by a discussion of next steps. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Executive session on security strategy or deployment of security personnel or devices
• Discussion of next steps

Blight Review Committee

The Blight Review Committee will meet to discuss old and new business regarding specific property addresses. The body will also review general property updates.

• Review of 28 Iroquois Road
• Review of 3 Cook Avenue
• Review of 10 Russell Street
• Review of 88 Broad Brook Road

The Enfield Blight Review Committee recommended reducing property maintenance fines for 28 Iroquois Road to $1,000, payable within 12 months, after the owner completed required work. It also recommended reducing fines to $0 for 10 Russell Street, recommended foreclosure on liens for 88 Broad Brook Road, and took no action on 3 Cook Avenue, keeping it tabled until October. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved recommending $1,000 fine for 28 Iroquois Road, payable in 12 months, else fines revert to $42,793 (3-0)
• Approved recommending $0 fine for 10 Russell Street after owner removed dead tree (3-0)
• Approved recommending foreclosure on property maintenance liens for 88 Broad Brook Road (3-0)
• Tabled 3 Cook Avenue until October; no action taken (3-0)

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture & Arts Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting virtually on August 7 at 8:00 pm. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items including roll call, approval of prior minutes, and routine reports from the chair, treasurer, staff liaison, and Board of Education liaison. No substantive decisions or new business are listed.

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission approved a $500 stipend for the poet laureate, plus three minigrants: $500 for a Ruth Bader Ginsburg performance at the Senior Center, $500 for an artists' networking series, and $800 for a school blacktop mural. They also approved up to $100 for a projector screen for Art Squash. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $500 stipend for poet laureate Nzima (unanimous)
• Approved $500 minigrant for Sheryl Faye historical women performance at Senior Center (unanimous)
• Approved $500 minigrant for Artists Connect networking meetings (unanimous)
• Approved $800 minigrant for Enfield Street School blacktop mural (unanimous)
• Approved up to $100 for 120-inch projector screen for Art Squash (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to interview final candidates for three leadership roles. The board may take action to appoint individuals to these special education positions.

• Interview for Eagle Academy Director
• Interview for Eagle Academy Coordinator
• Interview for Grade 3-5 Special Education Coordinator
• Action regarding appointing special education positions

The Enfield Board of Education held a special meeting and unanimously entered executive session to interview finalists for special education administrative positions. After returning to open session, the board voted to appoint three candidates to positions at Eagle Academy and for grades 3-5, each by an 8-0-1 roll call vote with Mr. Kober abstaining. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 PM.

• Appointed Candidate A as Director of Eagle Academy (8-0-1, Kober abstaining)
• Appointed Candidate B as Special Education Coordinator of Eagle Academy (8-0-1, Kober abstaining)
• Appointed Candidate C as Special Education Coordinator for Grades 3-5 (8-0-1, Kober abstaining)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss pending litigation and real estate negotiations, followed by new business items. The council will discuss the abandonment of Commerce Street, consider a resolution to settle a property tax assessment appeal for 32 Bacon Road, and act on a resolution regarding the East Longmeadow Board of Health and Deer Park Recycling.

• Discussion of Commerce Street abandonment
• Resolution to settle property tax assessment appeal for 32 Bacon Road
• Resolution regarding East Longmeadow Board of Health and Deer Park Recycling
• Executive session on pending litigation including Hamlet Homes, LLC v. Town of Enfield
• Executive session on real estate negotiations for 5 Taylor Road (Nathan Hale School)

The Town Council voted to appeal the East Longmeadow Board of Health's approval of the Deer Park Recycling facility, authorizing up to $200,000 for legal representation. Additionally, the Council approved a tax assessment reduction for 32 Bacon Road and discussed a potential state proposal to take control of several local roads for train station access.

• Approved tax assessment reduction for 32 Bacon Road to $130,900 (8-0)
• Authorized appeal of Deer Park Recycling facility approval (9-0)
• Appropriated up to $200,000 for legal fees regarding recycling facility appeal (9-0)
• Retained McGregor, Legere & Stevens P.C. for legal representation (9-0)

PK-5 Elementary Schools & Eagle Academy Therapeutic Day School Pre-Referendum Committee

The Pre-Referendum Building Committee will receive a presentation from the architect regarding PK-5 elementary schools and Eagle Academy Therapeutic Day School. The discussion focuses on site capacity, space analysis, and community engagement strategies.

• Review of detailed milestone schedule
• Site analysis and capacity of existing school sites
• Benchmarking of existing schools against OGA space standards
• Summary of community engagement activities including think tanks and open houses

The Pre-K Through 5 and Eagle Academy School Pre-Referendum Building Committee reviewed draft existing-conditions reports, architectural presentations, demographic projections, and milestone schedules. The committee discussed grade configurations, pre-kindergarten models, and public outreach strategies for upcoming school open houses and community events. No formal spending or building design decisions were made, and the approval of the July 2, 2025 minutes was tabled.

• Approved July 2, 2025 minutes - Tabled
• Motion to adjourn passed by a show of hands

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review two applications for front yard setback variances. The board will also consider a stipulated agreement regarding a legal case involving Jarmoc Real Estate LLC.

• Stipulated Agreement: Jarmoc Real Estate LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals (147 Abbe Road)
• ZBA# 2025-06-23: Front yard setback variance request for 47 Wheeler Drive
• ZBA# 2025-06-25: Front yard setback variance request for 55 West Shore Drive

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance for a carport at 47 Wheeler Drive and ordered the owner to remove a car lift within 15 days. The board approved a variance for a retaining wall at 55 West Shore Drive. A stipulated agreement in a lawsuit was continued to the September meeting.

• Denied variance for front yard setback at 47 Wheeler Drive (0-4)
• Ordered removal of car lift at 47 Wheeler Drive within 15 days (4-0)
• Approved variance for front yard setback at 55 West Shore Drive (4-0)
• Continued stipulated agreement in Jarmoc Real Estate LLC v. ZBA to September meeting (4-0)
• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

General Government Subcommittee

The General Government Subcommittee will review minutes from prior meetings, hear from a special guest, and discuss priority items including St. Andrews Church and Paul Wohlfahrt. Old business includes updates on tax collections, fund balances, opioid settlements, and tax exemptions for veterans and farmers.

• Review of April 25 and June 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Special guest: Larry Widem, Assistant Town Attorney
• Discussion of opioid settlements with Cindy Guerreri
• Finance update on current tax collections (defaults, arrears)
• Review of current fund balance, EMS balance, and insurance balance

The General Government Subcommittee approved a motion to waive a $7,387 fee for Paul Wohlfahrt, contingent on him filing for EMAP, reaching out to Social Services, and providing bankruptcy updates. The subcommittee also approved minutes from April 25 and June 20, 2025, and discussed several agenda items, leaving some for future meetings.

• Approved waiver of $7,387 for Paul Wohlfahrt (3-0) with conditions
• Approved minutes from April 25, 2025
• Approved minutes from June 20, 2025
• Removed Lucy Wierzbicki from agenda
• Removed Ashley Nelson from agenda
• Left Veterans Exemption on agenda
• Left Opioid Settlements on agenda
• Left Tax Reduction Opportunities for Farmers on agenda

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Aquifer Protection Agency will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

America250 Coordinating Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for July 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The meeting was moved to July 17.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three special use permits. The body will also discuss a building permit extension and an informal master plan.

• PH# 3128: Special Use Permit for EV Charging Station and Cafe at 1561 King Street
• PH# 3129: Special Use Permit for multi-family apartment complex at 33 North River
• PH# 3130: Special Use Permit for Class 4 liquor permit at 12 Alden Avenue
• SDD: Informal Master Plan for 100 Bright Meadow Boulevard
• PH# 3066: Building Permit Extension Request for 600 Enfield Street

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission approved four special use permits and two building permit extensions. Approved were an EV charging station and cafe at 1561 King Street, a multi-family apartment complex at 33 North River, a Class 4 liquor permit for Thompson Market at 12 Alden Avenue, a 6-month extension for 600 Enfield Street, and a 12-month extension for 92 Main Street. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved PH# 3128 EV charging station and cafe at 1561 King Street with 5 conditions (7-0)
• Approved PH# 3129 multi-family apartment complex at 33 North River with 3 conditions (7-0)
• Approved PH# 3130 Class 4 liquor permit for Thompson Market at 12 Alden Avenue (7-0)
• Approved PH# 3066 6-month building permit extension at 600 Enfield Street (7-0)
• Approved PH# 3049 12-month building permit extension at 92 Main Street (7-0)
• Approved minutes from July 10 and July 16, 2025 meetings
• Approved agenda changes to move items and add PH# 3049

Fair Rent Commission

The Fair Rent Commission organizational meeting scheduled for July 23, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to there being no complaints to be heard.

Historic District Commission

The Enfield Historic District Commission is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda that includes approval of minutes, public participation, and staff reports. No specific rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda, indicating a procedural session.

• Approval of minutes from June 25, 2025
• Public participation period
• Planning staff report
• Enforcement reports

Library Board of Trustees

The Enfield Library Board of Trustees approved a $1,975 request for a wheeled podium/AV cart and podium microphone. The board also accepted previous minutes, noted the approved budget, and discussed staff changes and ongoing library improvements.

• Approved $1,975 for wheeled podium/AV cart and podium microphone (unanimous)
• Accepted previous meeting minutes (unanimous consent)

Ethics Commission

The Enfield Ethics Commission will hold a special meeting to review Complaint # C-25-01 in an executive session. The agenda also includes a call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Review Complaint # C-25-01 in Executive Session

The Enfield Ethics Commission held a special meeting and unanimously approved the June minutes. After an executive session with Acting Town Assessor Victoria Rose, the commission voted unanimously to dismiss Complaint #C-25-01. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to review Complaint #C-25-01 (unanimous)
• Dismissed Complaint #C-25-01 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss real estate negotiations for two properties: 5 Taylor Road (Nathan Hale School) and 17 Burnham Street. No public decisions are expected; the agenda is limited to roll call, the executive session, and adjournment.

• Executive session on real estate negotiations for 5 Taylor Road (Nathan Hale School)
• Executive session on real estate negotiations for 17 Burnham Street

The Enfield Town Council met in special session and immediately entered executive session to discuss real estate negotiations for 5 Taylor Road (Nathan Hale School) and 17 Burnham Street. No votes or actions were taken during the executive session, and the meeting adjourned shortly after reconvening.

• Entered executive session to discuss real estate negotiations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:02 pm (unanimous)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda and several substantive resolutions. Key items include a proposed charter revision to be sent to voters, a four-year collective bargaining agreement with the public works union, and funding for eight pickleball courts. The council will also consider appointments, fund transfers, and grant applications.

• Resolution to submit proposed Town Charter revisions to referendum
• Four-year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local #1029 (Public Works)
• Transfer $586,250 for eight pickleball courts at Enfield Annex
• Transfer $53,453.80 in LOTCIP grant funds for Town Farm Road Multi-Use Path
• Appropriate $98,500 for Social Services Grants to outside agencies

The Town Council approved a $586,250 transfer to install eight pickleball courts at the Enfield Annex and authorized a $4 million state grant for brownfield redevelopment at 33 North River Street. Councilors also approved a four-year labor contract with the Public Works union and set the November 4, 2025, referendum date for proposed Town Charter revisions. Additionally, the Council amended a social services grant resolution to pause funding for Enfield People for People pending a legal review.

• Approved $586,250 for eight pickleball courts at the Enfield Annex (11-0)
• Approved $4M brownfield redevelopment grant for 33 North River Street (11-0)
• Approved four-year AFSCME Local #1029 labor contract (11-0)
• Set November 4, 2025, referendum for Charter revisions (11-0)
• Approved $32,132 for CT Conference of Municipalities membership (10-1)
• Amended social services grant to pause $13,000 for Enfield People for People (7-4)
• Designated CBIZ CPAs P.C. as town auditor for FY2025
• Approved early voting at Town Hall for September 9, 2025, primary

General Government Subcommittee

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee meeting scheduled for July 18, 2025, at 8:45 AM in the Scitico Conference Room at Town Hall has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.

Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee

The Enfield Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee meets to discuss a new credit enhancement application for 92 Main Street and to develop a TIF budget for the Town Council. Items include guidelines for downtown and façade improvement funds and a priority projects list.

• 92 Main Street Credit Enhancement Agreement Application
• Development of a TIF Budget for Town Council
• Downtown Design Fund Process guidelines
• Façade & Building Improvement Fund Process guidelines
• Priority Projects List

The committee reviewed a Credit Enhancement Agreement application for 92 Main Street and directed staff to analyze project costs and tax impacts. Additionally, the committee deferred action on the TIF budget and Façade Loan guidelines to allow for further review. Both items were tabled until the August meeting.

• Approved June 4 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled 92 Main Street Credit Enhancement Agreement (unanimous)
• Tabled TIF budget and Façade Loan guidelines (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:55pm (unanimous)

America250 Coordinating Committee

The Enfield America250 Coordinating Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss state-level updates, logo design, merchandise development, and upcoming event planning, including tabling dates.

• State 250 Updates
• Logo Discussion / SWAG development
• Event Development: Tabling Dates/Sign up and event reporting

The America250 Coordinating Committee held a special meeting on July 17, 2025, but no quorum was present, so no formal decisions were made. Members discussed revising the logo for a non-committee version, potential swag items, and event planning including the Thomas Abbey program and National Night Out. The next meeting is scheduled for August 28.

• No quorum present; no formal votes taken
• Logo revision suggested: remove coordinating committee line, move 'Enfield, Connecticut' to bottom
• Logo to be sent out with minutes
• Next meeting set for August 28

Economic Development Commission

The July 17, 2025, meeting of the Economic Development Commission was cancelled due to a lack of new business.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special workshop meeting at Town Hall-Scitico Room to conduct procedural business. The meeting includes a roll call, a zoning regulations review under new business, and a fire evacuation announcement.

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will meet to discuss new business and enforcement reports. The body will consider a permit application for site remediation at two South River Street properties.

• Wetlands permit application for site remediation at 28 and 36 South River Street (IW# 716)
• Notice of Violation for 263 North Maple Street
• Notice of Violation for 28 South River Street

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved a wetlands permit (IW# 716) for 28 and 36 South River Street, allowing site remediation within the Connecticut River Upland Review Area, with conditions. The agency also closed the Cease and Desist Order for 28 South River Street because the applicant submitted the permit application. Additionally, the agency discussed a Notice of Violation for 263 North Maple Street and plans to issue a Cease and Desist Order before the first September meeting.

• Approved IW# 716 - 28 and 36 South River Street wetlands permit with conditions (unanimous)
• Closed Cease and Desist Order for 28 South River Street (unanimous)
• Approved July 1, 2025 special meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved hearing Item 12B with Item 11A (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda that includes public communication, minutes approval, and reports. No specific applications, public hearings, or enforcement items are listed in the agenda text, so the meeting appears to be largely procedural.

• Minutes of July 1, 2025 to be reviewed
• Public communication and petitions period
• Town attorney report
• Planning staff report
• Enforcement reports

TC/BOE Security Committee

The Town Council and Board of Education Security Committee special meeting scheduled for July 11, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 8, 2025.

Joint Facilities Committee

The Enfield Joint Facilities Committee is meeting to review an update on roofs, discuss a Lego furniture donation, and talk about surplus disposal. The agenda is mostly routine business with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Update on roofs
• Lego furniture donation discussion
• Surplus disposal discussion
• Approval of June 19, 2025 minutes

The Joint Facilities Committee approved the minutes from February 13, 2024, and discussed updates on several roof projects, including a $13,000 estimate for the library chimney wrap. They also discussed accepting a large furniture donation from Lego, with 16 box trucks received so far, and the need to dispose of old furniture. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes of February 13, 2024 (unanimous)
• Discussed $13,000 estimate for library chimney wrap, funding source pending
• Discussed replacement of one gutter at Police Department roof
• Discussed mechanical roof repair at Police Department scheduled for July 21
• Discussed Parkman roof plan review with DAS meeting expected late August/early September
• Discussed initiating estimates and design for Stowe and Crandall roof projects
• Discussed accepting Lego furniture donation (16 box trucks received, phase 1 of 6)
• Discussed surplus furniture disposal, mostly scrap value

Blight Review Committee

The Enfield Blight Review Committee is meeting to review old business regarding properties at 28 Iroquois Road, 216 Hazard Avenue, and 42 Asnuntuck Street. The agenda also includes roll call, approval of minutes from June 5, 2025, and property updates under discussion items with no new business scheduled.

• Old Business: 28 Iroquois Road
• Old Business: 216 Hazard Avenue
• Old Business: 42 Asnuntuck Street
• Discussion Items: Property Updates

The Enfield Blight Review Committee approved a recommendation to reduce property maintenance fines for 216 Hazard Avenue from $28,250 to $50, contingent on the owner paying her current sewer bill by September 10, 2025. The committee also tabled 42 Asnuntuck Street until October to allow the owner to address building, zoning, and fire marshal violations, and granted 28 Iroquois Road until the August meeting to complete remaining items. No new business was discussed, but the committee agreed to review the blight ordinance's definition of 'trash' at a future meeting.

• Approved minutes from June 5, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved extension for 28 Iroquois Road until August meeting (4-0)
• Approved recommendation to reduce 216 Hazard Ave fines from $28,250 to $50 (3-1)
• Tabled 42 Asnuntuck Street until October meeting (4-1)
• Agreed to add blight ordinance 'trash' definition review to August agenda

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several special use permits. The body is reviewing proposals for a multi-family apartment complex, a commercial horse training facility, and an EV charging station with a cafe.

• PH# 3129: Special Use Permit for a multi-family apartment complex at 33 North River
• PH# 3127: Special Use Permit for a commercial horse training facility at 20 Oliver Rd
• PH# 3128: Special Use Permit for an EV Charging Station and Cafe at 1561 King Street
• FLD# 47: Special flood hazard permit for 20 Oliver Road
• PH# 3130: Special use permit for a Class 4 liquor permit at 12 Alden Avenue

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission approved a special use permit for a horse training facility at 20 Oliver Rd (PH# 3127) with four site-specific conditions, and approved a related flood hazard permit (FLD# 47). A proposed multi-family apartment complex at 33 North River St (PH# 3129) was tabled to the July 24, 2025 meeting after a motion to close the public hearing failed. An EV charging station and cafe application at 1561 King Street (PH# 3128) was tabled.

• Approved special use permit for horse training facility at 20 Oliver Rd (PH# 3127) with 4 conditions (7-0)
• Approved flood hazard permit FLD# 47 for 20 Oliver Rd (7-0)
• Tabled apartment complex special use permit at 33 North River St (PH# 3129) to July 24, 2025 (7-0)
• Motion to close public hearing for PH# 3129 failed (2-5)
• Tabled EV charging station and cafe special use permit at 1561 King St (PH# 3128)
• Approved minutes from June 26, 2025 (6-0-1)

Commission on Aging

The Enfield Commission on Aging's regular meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for August 13, 2025. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no business items.

• Regular meeting of July 9, 2025 cancelled
• Next regular meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Public Safety Subcommittee meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM in the Scitico Conference Room at Town Hall has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

Board of Education

The regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting for July 8, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2025.

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will meet to review unfinished business regarding zoning and farmland. The body will discuss regulations to support farms and a list of priority parcels for community preservation.

• Farm Friendly Zoning Regulations
• List of Priority Parcels for Community Farmland Preservation

The Agricultural Commission continued its review of farm-friendly zoning regulations, discussing vegetated buffers, silt fences, agri-tourism activities requiring special permits, and chicken keeping. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily a discussion and review session. The priority parcels list for farmland preservation was deferred to the September meeting.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, with 1 abstention)
• Continued review of farm-friendly zoning regulations (discussion only)
• Deferred priority parcels discussion to September 9, 2025 meeting

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 8, 2025, at Town Hall. The agenda includes only procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

The Enfield Conservation Commission held a regular meeting on July 8, 2025, approving the June 10, 2025 minutes as amended. They reviewed site plans for 33 North River Road and 20 Oliver Road, discussing concerns about stormwater, snow storage, and conservation land, but took no formal action on these items. No public hearings were held, and no invoices or financial matters were approved.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (3-0-1)
• Reviewed site plan for 20 Oliver Road under New Business
• Discussed site plan for 33 North River Road, no formal action
• No public hearings held
• No invoices or financial matters approved

DPW Subcommittee

The DPW Subcommittee is meeting to discuss new business regarding rear loaders on dead end streets and bike path benches. The body will review old business including playground surfacing and gym use, and receive updates on sewer projects.

• Rear loader use on dead end streets
• Installation of donated benches on bike path
• Expansion of gravel lot at Shaker Field
• Pickleball courts at Annex and Veterans
• Simon Road Sewer Project update

The Enfield DPW Subcommittee met on July 8, 2025, and discussed several items but took no substantive votes. The only actions were approving the May 13 minutes and canceling the August 12 meeting. Discussions included using rear loader trucks on dead-end streets, installing donated benches on a bike path, and placing a pickleball court item on the Town Council agenda.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Canceled August 12, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Discussed rear loader use on Gordon Ave, Matthewson Ave, Orchard Hill Dr, Spier Ave; no vote
• Discussed installing two donated benches on Town Farm Road bike path; no vote
• Discussed alternative gravel lot expansion at Shaker Field; no vote
• Agreed to place pickleball courts (6 at Annex) on Town Council agenda for July 21; no vote
• Noted playground surfacing complete; $15,000 repair parts needed; no vote
• Reviewed DPW equipment status and auction list; no vote

PK-5 Elementary Schools & Eagle Academy Therapeutic Day School Pre-Referendum Committee

The Pre-K Through 5 and Eagle Academy School Pre-Referendum Building Committee met on July 2, 2025, and approved the minutes from May 21 and June 11, 2025. The committee discussed communication protocols, enrollment projections, and the need for building walkthroughs. No final decisions were made on the school project itself; the meeting was primarily planning and informational.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (show of hands)
• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (show of hands, 3 abstentions)
• Adjourned at 7:20 PM (show of hands)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will hold a new public hearing regarding a wetland permit for an apartment complex. The body will also address a notice of violation and receive a new application for site remediation.

• New public hearing: IW# 715 - 33 North River Street apartment complex development
• Old business: Notice of Violation - 348 Hazard Avenue
• Application to be received: IW# 716 - 28 and 36 South River Street site remediation

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved a wetland permit for a 4-story apartment complex at 33 North River Street, with site-specific conditions, by a 4-2 vote with one abstention. The public hearing was closed despite requests to continue it. The agency also closed a Notice of Violation for 348 Hazard Avenue after a spring review showed compliance.

• Approved wetland permit IW# 715 for 33 North River St apartment complex with conditions (4-2, Renaud abstained)
• Closed public hearing for IW# 715 (6-1, Renaud opposed)
• Denied motion to continue IW# 715 hearing to next meeting (3-4)
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)
• Closed Notice of Violation for 348 Hazard Avenue (7-0)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will meet to conduct public hearings. The agenda includes a new application for a wetland permit regarding a development project.

• IW# 715: Wetland Permit application for an apartment complex and improvements at 33 North River Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three special use permit applications: a banquet facility seeking to add entertainment, a commercial horse training facility, and an EV charging station with a cafe. The commission will also consider a flood hazard permit for the horse facility site and routine items like minutes, reports, and bond releases.

• Continued hearing PH#3124: special use permit to revise liquor permit for entertainment at banquet facility, 130 Town Farm Road (William D. Kamerer)
• New hearing PH#3127: special use permit for commercial horse training facility, 20 Oliver Rd (Seafood Delight Farms LLC)
• New hearing PH#3128: special use permit for EV charging station and cafe with waiver, 1561 King Street (Global Development LLC)
• New business FLD#47: special flood hazard permit for 20 Oliver Road (Seafood Delight Farms)
• Bond releases and zoning enforcement officer's report

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission approved a special use permit for 130 Town Farm Road to add entertainment to its liquor permit for a banquet facility. The commission also tabled two public hearings for a horse training facility at 20 Oliver Road and an EV charging station and cafe at 1561 King Street. Additionally, a special flood hazard permit for 20 Oliver Road was tabled.

• Approved minutes from June 11, June 12, and June 18, 2025 meetings
• Approved site plan waiver for PH# 3124 at 130 Town Farm Road (7-0)
• Approved PH# 3124 special use permit to revise liquor permit to include entertainment at 130 Town Farm Road with conditions (7-0)
• Tabled PH# 3127 special use permit for horse training facility at 20 Oliver Road (7-0)
• Tabled PH# 3128 special use permit for EV charging station and cafe at 1561 King Street (7-0)
• Tabled FLD# 47 special flood hazard permit for 20 Oliver Road (7-0)
• Agreed to administrative approval for Enfield Manor phasing plans

Leisure Subcommittee

The Leisure Services Sub-Committee will meet to discuss the management of pickleball courts. The discussion will focus on usage, safety, and facility rules.

• Pickleball court usage and scheduling
• Pickleball court signage
• Pickleball court safety and maintenance
• Policy regarding pets at the courts

The Leisure Services Sub-Committee unanimously voted to instruct the town manager to issue signage for the pickleball courts at Twain, establishing open play hours and etiquette. The group also discussed safety issues with nets and fencing, which were referred to the Deputy Director of Public Works.

• Instructed town manager to issue signage for Twain pickleball courts (unanimous)
• Agreed open play is 8am-12pm during pickleball season, with no private courts during those hours
• Referred net and fencing safety issues to Deputy Director of Public Works

America250 Coordinating Committee

The America250 Coordinating Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss event development, including tabling dates and sign-ups, and to review funding options. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Event development and tabling dates/sign-up
• Funding discussion
• State 250 updates (if any)
• Approval of minutes

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency has scheduled a regular meeting for June 26, 2025, at Town Hall-Council Chambers located at 820 Enfield St, Enfield, CT. The agenda consists entirely of procedural administrative items, including roll call, approval of minutes from December 19, 2024, and an enforcement officer's report.

• Approval of minutes from the December 19, 2024 meeting
• Enforcement Officer's Report

Fair Rent Commission

The Enfield Fair Rent Commission organizational meeting scheduled for June 25, 2025, at Town Hall has been cancelled. The agenda text states the meeting was called off because there are no complaints to be heard.

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness. The meeting includes a review of an application for restoration work on a monument site.

• Public hearing for HDC# 501: restoration of the Second Meeting House-Jonathan Edwards Monument (Rte. 5 CT DOT ROW between 1374 and 1376 Enfield Street)

The Enfield Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the restoration of the Second Meeting House-Jonathan Edwards Monument located in the CT DOT right-of-way between 1374 and 1376 Enfield Street. The application was submitted by Laurie A. Edwards. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved HDC# 501 for restoration of the Second Meeting House-Jonathan Edwards Monument (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 25, 2025 (4-0)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve a copier supply contract. The board will first enter an executive session to discuss the prospective contract, then may take action on it. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Deputy Superintendent’s Office.

• Executive session for matters related to prospective supply contract – copier contract
• Discussion and action, if any, on approving the copier contract

The Enfield Board of Education held a special meeting on June 24, 2025, and unanimously approved a copier contract after a brief executive session. The board voted 9-0 to enter executive session to discuss the prospective supply contract, then voted 9-0 to approve the contract as presented. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved entering executive session for copier contract discussion (9-0)
• Approved copier contract as presented (9-0)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education has cancelled its regularly scheduled meetings on June 24, 2025 and July 8, 2025. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2025. No business will be conducted at the cancelled sessions.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting on June 23, 2025, at Town Hall. The agenda includes a motion to approve a stipulated agreement regarding 147 Abbe Road and an appeal of a cease and desist order for properties on North Maple Street.

• Motion to Approve Stipulated Agreement - Jarmoc Real Estate LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals (147 Abbe Road)
• ZBA# 2025-05-22 - Appeal of Zoning Officer's Cease & Desist Order for 263, 293 and 295 North Maple Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals upheld a Cease & Desist Order against Tri-State Rentals LLC and Plaza Excavation for zoning violations at 263, 293, and 295 North Maple Street. The board voted unanimously to deny the appeal, finding the expansion of construction-material operations onto 263 North Maple Street violated prior approvals and IWWA regulations. The board also tabled a stipulated agreement in a related lawsuit and approved the May 19, 2025 minutes as amended.

• Denied appeal ZBA# 2025-05-22, upholding Cease & Desist Order (4-0)
• Tabled motion to approve stipulated agreement in Jarmoc Real Estate LLC v. ZBA (3-0-1)
• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes as amended

General Government Subcommittee

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee will hold a special meeting at 28 Prospect Street to conduct a site visit and then adjourn. No decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

The General Government and Finance Subcommittee held a special meeting that consisted of a site visit to 28 Prospect Street. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after the walkthrough.

Economic Development Commission

The Enfield Economic Development Commission holds a special meeting to receive updates from the Economic & Community Development Office on ongoing business outreach, new developments, and the America250 program. The agenda also includes a report from the Municipal Redevelopment Authority Program and updates from the TIF Advisory Committee.

The Enfield Economic Development Commission met and heard staff reports on business activity, including Amazon's purchase of 200 acres in northeast Enfield, a new Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, and a new owner for the MassMutual site. The commission approved the March 20, 2025 minutes (4-0-1) and discussed various topics, but took no substantive votes on new business.

• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-1, Higley abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 PM (unanimous)

Joint Facilities Committee

The Enfield Joint Facilities Committee will hold a special meeting on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the DPW Conference Room. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes from May 22, 2025, an update on roofs, and a discussion regarding food waste at the schools.

• Approval of minutes from May 22, 2025
• Update on Roofs
• Discussion on Food Waste at the Schools

The Enfield Joint Facilities Committee approved minutes from February 13, 2024. The committee also received updates on various town and school roof projects, discussed compliance with a new statutory requirement for school food waste recycling, and discussed summer custodial coverage concerns at the high school.

• Approved minutes from February 13, 2024 (with Dean Gousse abstaining)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a special workshop meeting. The body will discuss site plan and special permit standards, procedures, and site development regulations.

• Discussion of Section 9.0 - Site Plan and Special Permit Standards and Procedures
• Discussion of Section 10.0 - Site Development Regulations

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a special workshop to discuss Section 9.0 (Site Plan and Special Permit Standards and Procedures) and Section 10.0 (Site Development Regulations). No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion and review only. The meeting adjourned unanimously at 7:26 pm.

• Discussed Section 9.0 – Site Plan and Special Permit Standards and Procedures
• Reviewed Section 10.0 – Site Development Regulations
• Adjourned unanimously at 7:26 pm

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will meet to conduct agency business and review a new permit application. The primary item is a request for development at 33 North River Street.

• IW# 715: Wetland Permit application for an apartment complex and improvements at 33 North River Street (Map 7/Lot 3)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency holds a special meeting to conduct procedural business and review a wetland permit application for a proposed apartment complex at 33 North River Street. No substantive decisions are scheduled; the meeting follows standard public hearing and reporting procedures.

• IW# 715 – Wetland permit application for 33 North River Street apartment complex (33 North River Street LLC)

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency voted to set a public hearing for a wetland permit application (IW# 715) for a proposed apartment complex at 33 North River Street. The hearing will consider the development within the upland review area, with site remediation planned via a Brownfield grant. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of prior minutes and a report on a wetlands fining ordinance.

• Set public hearing for IW# 715 - 33 North River Street apartment complex (6-0)
• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0, with Kevin Zorda abstaining)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a public hearing regarding sewer service fees and rates for 2025/2026. The body will discuss and vote on a resolution to adopt these rates for the upcoming billing cycle.

• Public hearing on 2025/2026 Sewer Service Fees and Rates
• Resolution to set the Sewer Use Charge Rate for 2025-2026 billing

The Enfield Water Pollution Control Authority held a public hearing and unanimously adopted Resolution #4737, setting the sewer service fee schedule for fiscal year 2025-2026. The new rates include a volumetric usage charge of $7.70 per 1,000 gallons for usage up to 20,000 gallons per quarter, and $11.53 per 1,000 gallons for usage above that, with annual increases of $24 to $55 depending on usage. The authority also approved minutes from three prior meetings. One resident, George Young, suggested the WPCA should pay more for town administrative services, but no action was taken on that proposal.

• Adopted Resolution #4737 setting FY 2025-2026 sewer service fees and rates (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 26, 2024 meeting (Motion #4734, unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2025 meeting (Motion #4735, unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2025 meeting (Motion #4736, 6-0-1, Santanella abstained)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold its regular meeting on June 16, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes procedural items, guest presentations, and votes on fund transfers, reappointments to commissions, and resolutions related to school projects and donations.

• Transfer $9,000 for moving expenses
• Transfer $12,500 for EMS billing fee
• Reappoint Emily Clifford and Donna Hamre to Enfield Culture and Arts Commission until 6/1/2027
• Reappoint Walter LeBeau, Jr. to Fair Rent Commission until 6/30/2027
• Authorize Town Manager to enter agreement for architectural services for PK-5 Elementary Schools and Eagle Academy Therapeutic Day School Pre-Referendum Project

The Town Council approved a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Tecton Architects for the PK-5 Elementary Schools and Eagle Academy Therapeutic Day School pre-referendum project. The Council also accepted the Charter Revision Commission's Final Report, approved several fund transfers, and reappointed members to town commissions. A presentation on a proposed TIF agreement for the Shops at Elm Street Square was discussed but no formal action was taken.

• Approved Tecton Architects for PK-5 school pre-referendum architectural services (7-0)
• Accepted Charter Revision Commission's Final Report (7-0)
• Approved $9,000 transfer for Town Manager moving expenses (7-0)
• Approved $12,500 transfer for EMS billing fee (7-0)
• Approved $60,000 transfer to Town Attorney legal account (7-0)
• Accepted donation of two benches from Gil Vasseur (7-0)
• Reappointed Emily Clifford and Donna Hamre to Culture and Arts Commission (7-0)
• Reappointed Walter LeBeau Jr. to Fair Rent Commission and Robert Gillespie to Inland Wetlands (7-0)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting with only procedural and closed-session items. No decisions or discussions are listed on the public agenda beyond roll call and an executive session for contract negotiations.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on June 12, 2025, at Town Hall-Council Chambers. The agenda includes continued and new public hearings on liquor permit revisions, a daycare facility, and a text amendment for liquor separation distances, along with applications for a horse training facility, flood hazard permit, and an EV charging station with a café.

• PH# 3124: Special use permit for liquor permit revision with entertainment at 130 Town Farm Road
• PH# 3125ZA: Text amendment for liquor class separation distance requirements at 12 Alden Ave
• PH# 3126: Special use permit for daycare facility at 3 Weymouth Road within existing fitness center
• PH# 3127: Special use permit for horse training facility at 20 Oliver Rd
• SPR# 1956: Site plan approval for EV charging station and café at 1561 King Street

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission approved a text amendment for liquor class separation distances, a special use permit for a daycare at 3 Weymouth Road, and a bond release for 561 Hazard Avenue. A special use permit for a banquet facility at 130 Town Farm Road was tabled pending compliance issues.

• Approved PH# 3125ZA text amendment for liquor class separation distances (7-0)
• Approved PH# 3126 special use permit for daycare at 3 Weymouth Road (7-0)
• Approved waiver of 'C' Buffer for daycare (7-0)
• Approved bond release for PH# 2926 at 561 Hazard Avenue (7-0)
• Tabled PH# 3124 for 130 Town Farm Road banquet facility (7-0)
• Approved new architecture style at Stonebridge Commons (7-0)

Charter Revision Commission

The Commission will discuss and potentially act on recommended changes from the Town Council regarding the Draft Report. The body will also consider approving the submission of the Final Report to the Town Council.

• Discussion of Town Council recommended changes to the Draft Report
• Possible approval to submit the Final Report to the Town Council

The Enfield Charter Revision Commission discussed the Town Council's recommendation to lower the referendum trigger from greater than 5% to greater than 4%. Following a vote, the commission decided to keep the threshold at 5% and unanimously approved submitting the final report to the Town Council. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting.

• Approved March 27, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent with Commissioner Ludwick abstaining
• Voted down reducing the budget referendum percentage from 5% to 4% (4-6 vote)
• Approved submitting the Final Report to the Town Council by unanimous consent

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for June 12, 2025, has been cancelled. No other business is listed.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a special workshop meeting to discuss Section 8.120 regarding Thompsonville Districts, House Bill No. 5002, and miscellaneous items. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Section 8.120 - Thompsonville Districts
• Discussion of House Bill No. 5002
• Miscellaneous Discussion

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a special workshop meeting on June 11, 2025, to review Section 8.120 of the zoning code, which covers the Thompsonville Districts. A discussion of House Bill No. 5002 was tabled, meaning no action was taken on it. The meeting was procedural, with no formal decisions or votes on substantive matters.

• Reviewed Section 8.120 – Thompsonville Districts (no action taken)
• Tabled discussion of House Bill No. 5002
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 8:03 pm

Prison / Town Liaison Committee

The Enfield Prison/Town Liaison Committee will convene to review minutes from its March meeting and receive updates on old business, including physical agility training relocations, a new soccer field, a solar field, and a food shelf. The committee will also discuss projects at multiple prison facilities and review population counts and significant incidents.

• Update on physical agility training moved from Enfield CI to Willard Building
• Update on new soccer field location (Bob Hendrickson)
• Update on solar field
• Discussion of projects at Facilities Somers, CRCI, Cybulski
• Report of Population Counts (Wardens)

The Enfield Prison/Town Liaison Committee met on June 11, 2025, and approved the minutes from March 12, 2025. Discussions covered prison population increases, the Trust Act's limits on ICE communication, and updates on facility projects, including a potential reopening of the Willard building if population reaches 12,000. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of March 12, 2025 (6-0-0)

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to establish the budget and initiatives for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The body will also discuss the 2025 Blue Book and receive reports from various standing committees.

• Setting the budget and initiatives for the 2025-2026 fiscal year
• 2025 Blue Book initiatives
• Town Council report
• Reports on Senior Living TV Program, TRIAD, and CHOICES/Senior Medicare Patrol

The Commission on Aging approved the Treasurer's Report and set the 2025/2026 budget, allocating $10,000 to existing accounts with CHOICES reduced to $150 and the remainder moved to Missions and Outreach. The July 9 meeting was cancelled due to anticipated absences. No other substantive decisions were made; most reports were informational.

• Approved Treasurer's Report and set 2025/2026 budget allocations (unanimous)
• Reduced CHOICES budget to $150, moved remainder to Missions and Outreach
• Cancelled July 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted Secretary's Report as presented (unanimous)

PK-5 Elementary Schools & Eagle Academy Therapeutic Day School Pre-Referendum Committee

The Pre-Referendum Building Committee will review presentations from two architecture firms. The committee intends to recommend one of these firms to the Town Council.

• Presentations by JCJ Architecture
• Presentations by Techton Architects
• Recommendation of an architect to the Town Council

The Pre-K Through 5 And Eagle Academy School Pre-Referendum Building Committee heard presentations from two architectural firms, JCJ Architecture and Techton Architects, and then voted to select Techton Architects as the architectural firm for the pre-referendum phase. The decision was made by a show of hands after an executive session. The committee will present its recommendation to the Town Council on June 16, 2025.

• Selected Techton Architects as the architectural firm for the pre-referendum (show of hands)
• Entered executive session (show of hands)
• Returned from executive session (show of hands)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:35 PM (show of hands)

Board of Education

The Board of Education will consider meal pricing for FY2025-26 and the 2025-26 Head Start Program Improvement Plans. Members will also address several tabled policy revisions and repeals.

• Discussion and action on Meal Pricing for FY2025-26
• Approval of 2025-26 Head Start Program Improvement Plans
• Action on 2025-26 Healthy Food Certification
• Repeal of several BOE policies
• Approval of accounts and payroll for May 2025

The Enfield Board of Education voted 3-6 to reject the 2025-26 Healthy Food Certification and food/beverage exemptions, then unanimously rescinded the original motion. The board approved a $0.50 lunch price increase for FY2025-26 (8-1), which will raise elementary lunch to $2.25 and grades 6-12 to $2.75. Several policies were approved for second reading, including Student Discipline, Connecticut School Climate, and Restorative Practices, while the Civility policy was repealed.

• Rejected 2025-26 Healthy Food Certification and food/beverage exemptions (3-6)
• Rescinded original Healthy Food Certification motion (9-0)
• Approved $0.50 lunch price increase for FY2025-26 (8-1)
• Approved Policy #5131 Student Discipline (6-2-1)
• Approved Policy #5131.911 Connecticut School Climate (6-3)
• Approved Policy #5135 Restorative Practices (8-1)
• Repealed Policy #5145.54 Civility (8-1)
• Repealed five policies: Transportation, Vandalism, Weapons, Off School Grounds Misconduct, Anti-Hazing (9-0)

Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame

The Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame Committee’s June 10 meeting at Enfield Senior Center was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. The next meeting date has not been set.

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission will hold its regular meeting on June 10, 2025, at Town Hall to approve minutes, hear public comments, review correspondence, and discuss 2025 goals including open-space parcels, grants, and a trail map. The agenda includes unfinished business on ECC goals and a list of open-space parcels, as well as a new-business executive session to discuss potential parcels.

• Review 2025 goals: open-space parcel list, grant requests, tree-planting sites, vernal pool identification, Elm/Shaker Community Garden, and trail map
• Discuss potential open-space parcels in executive session
• Approve minutes from May 13, 2025

The Enfield Conservation Commission met on June 10, 2025, and approved the May 13, 2025 minutes. No public hearings, correspondence, or financial matters were addressed. The commission discussed 2025 goals, including a DEEP grant opportunity and invasive species management, but took no formal action. An executive session was held to discuss potential open space parcels, but no votes or decisions were made.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss potential open space parcels (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:03pm (unanimous)

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will meet to address unfinished business regarding zoning and land preservation. The agenda includes time for public hearings and public participation.

• Farm Friendly Zoning Regulations
• List of Priority Parcels for Community Farmland Preservation

The Enfield Agricultural Commission held a regular meeting with no public hearings, financial approvals, or new business. They approved the May 13, 2025 minutes unanimously. The main discussion focused on reviewing draft farm-friendly zoning regulations, including sections on breweries, distilleries, wineries, farmers' markets, and livestock, with staff to review state statutes for additional regulations. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed farm-friendly zoning regulations; no action taken
• No public hearings held
• No invoices or financial matters approved
• No unfinished business concluded
• No new business introduced

DPW Subcommittee

The Enfield Department of Public Works Subcommittee meeting scheduled for June 10, 2025, was cancelled. No minutes were approved, no new or old business was discussed, and no updates were provided.

Ethics Commission

The Enfield Ethics Commission is holding a special meeting to welcome new members, provide an overview of the commission, and review Complaint # C-25-01 in executive session. The complaint review is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Review of Complaint # C-25-01 in executive session
• Welcome and introductions for new commission members
• Ethics Commission overview

The Enfield Ethics Commission held a special meeting on June 9, 2025, with all five commissioners present. The commission reviewed Complaint #C-25-01 in executive session, but no votes or actions were taken on it. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including introductions and an overview of the commission's role.

• Entered executive session to review Complaint #C-25-01 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Blight Review Committee

The Blight Review Committee will meet to discuss property updates. The agenda includes reviews of specific addresses identified as blight concerns.

• Review of 42 Asnuntuck Street
• Review of 3 Cook Avenue

The Enfield Blight Review Committee tabled action on 42 Asnuntuck Street until July so the Building Department can inspect and report needed compliance work, and tabled 3 Cook Avenue until October so the owner can pull permits for window, porch, and siding repairs. The committee also approved minutes from May 8, 2025, with one abstention.

• Approved minutes from May 8, 2025 (4-0-1, Santanella abstaining)
• Tabled 42 Asnuntuck Street until July for Building Department inspection (5-0)
• Tabled 3 Cook Avenue until October for owner to pull permits and complete repairs (5-0)

Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee

The Enfield Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a priority projects list, including setting an order and targeted streets, and to develop a TIF budget for the Town Council. They will also discuss processes for the Downtown Design Fund and Façade & Building Improvement Fund, as well as tax assessment agreement guidelines. The agenda includes approval of minutes and a possible executive session.

• Priority Projects List – set order and targeted streets
• Development of TIF Budget for Town Council
• Downtown Design Fund Process discussion
• Façade & Building Improvement Fund Process discussion
• Tax Assessment Agreement Guidelines discussion

The committee approved sending Tax Assessment Agreement guidelines back to Town Council with no major changes, noting the TIF district is better served by Credit Enhancement Agreements. They also agreed on parameters for a facade improvement program, including 1:1 match, $50,000 cap, and 0% interest forgivable loans over 60 months, and charged Aaron Marcavitch with developing regulations.

• Approved minutes of May 14 (all in favor)
• Sent TAA guidelines back to Town Council with no major changes, noting preference for Credit Enhancement Agreements (all in favor)
• Agreed on facade program parameters: 1:1 match, $50,000 max, 0% interest forgivable loans over 60 months, owner requests only
• Charged Aaron Marcavitch with developing facade program regulations and guidelines

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will hold a regular meeting to review a new wetland permit application for a proposed apartment complex at 33 North River Street. The meeting includes procedural items and a public hearing for the project, which falls within the Upland Review Area under the TD-4 Zone.

• IW# 715 - 33 North River Street wetland permit application for apartment complex and improvements

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Enfield Water Pollution Control Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on a resolution to set a public hearing. The proposed public hearing would take place on June 16, 2025, at 6:45 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers regarding the 2025/2026 sewer service fees and rates.

• Discussion and resolution to set a public hearing for the 2025/2026 sewer service fees and rates
• Scheduled public hearing date: June 16, 2025, at 6:45 p.m. at Town Hall (820 Enfield Street)

The Enfield Water Pollution Control Authority held a special meeting and unanimously approved a resolution to set a public hearing regarding the proposed sewer service fees and rates for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The public hearing is scheduled for June 16, 2025, at 6:45 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers at Town Hall.

• Adopted Resolution #4733 to hold a public hearing on 2025/2026 sewer service fees and rates on June 16, 2025 (10-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss recommendations from the Charter Revision Commission and review outside agency funds. Prior to public business, the council will meet in executive session to discuss pending litigation and real estate negotiations.

• CDW, Inc. v. Town of Enfield (pending litigation)
• Hernandez v. Enfield Board of Education et al (pending litigation)
• 5 Taylor Road (real estate negotiations)
• Charter Revision Commission recommendations
• Outside Agencies Funds review

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on 2025 Neighborhood Assistance Act proposals. They will consider a tabled resolution to appropriate $98,500 for social services grants, several resolutions related to Woodsonia Acquisitions, LLC, property sales, and appointments to the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency.

• Resolution to appropriate $98,500 for social services grants to outside agencies
• Resolution to approve amendment to tax assessment agreement with Woodsonia Acquisitions, LLC
• Resolution to approve second amendment to cost-sharing agreement with Woodsonia Acquisitions, LLC
• Resolution authorizing sale of 1 Knox Street and Nathan Hale
• Reappointments to Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency for Kelly Hemmeler, Virginia Higley, and Christopher Renaud

The Enfield Town Council approved a modified Credit Enhancement Agreement with Woodsonia Acquisitions, LLC, the owner of the Enfield Square mall, that increases the town's tax refund to the developer. The council also approved a $98,500 social services grant package, settled a lawsuit over attorney fees, and authorized several property sales and grant applications. The meeting included a public hearing on Neighborhood Assistance Act proposals and discussion of Springfield sewage discharge into the Connecticut River.

• Approved modified Credit Enhancement Agreement with Woodsonia (10-1, Ludwick no)
• Approved $98,500 Social Services grants as amended (7-4)
• Approved $685,000 settlement in Hernandez v. BOE attorney fees (10-0-1)
• Approved Neighborhood Assistance Act proposals for Hazardville Institute and Enfield Food Shelf; denied Enfield People for People (7-3)
• Approved sale of 1 Knox Street to Juan J. Gonzalez (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Nathan Hale property to Our Town Home Buyers LLC (unanimous)
• Approved CIF application for $250,000 planning funds (unanimous)
• Approved CIF application for $4,000,000 for Hazardville Institute (8-2)

JFK Renovation Building Committee

The committee will meet to receive updates from the architect, CMR, and the owners representative. The budget subcommittee will also seek approval for invoices.

• Architect report
• CMR report
• Owners Rep report
• Approval of invoices by Budget Subcommittee

The committee approved multiple invoices for construction and technology services, totaling over $290,000, as the project nears substantial completion by July 1. Exterior sealing is done, with only classroom painting remaining. All motions passed by show of hands.

• Approved CSG invoices totaling $6,334.00
• Approved Gilbane Application 57 for $160,924.29
• Approved Valley Communications applications totaling $79,544.50
• Approved JCJ Additional Services for Technology Revisions for $27,311.00
• Approved JCJ Additional Services for Masonry Observations for $18,885.00
• Approved minutes of January 23, 2025

Fair Rent Commission

The Fair Rent Commission organizational meeting scheduled for May 28, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to there being no complaints to be heard.

Historic District Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, applications, or decisions are listed for discussion.

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The commission is holding a monthly meeting to conduct general business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission approved a $500 mini-grant for the Enfield Public Library's Tiny Art Show, reappointed Nzima Hutchings as Poet Laureate, and approved several expenditures including $700 for kids' craft supplies, $100 for Art Squash Facebook advertising, and $300 for storage shelving. The commission also discussed the upcoming summer concert series and Art Squash event, and tabled a promotional tourism project.

• Approved $500 mini-grant to Enfield Public Library for Tiny Art Show (all in favor)
• Reappointed Nzima Hutchings as Poet Laureate (all in favor)
• Approved $700 for additional kids' craft supplies (all in favor)
• Approved $100 for Art Squash Facebook advertising (all in favor)
• Approved $300 for storage room shelving and totes (all in favor)
• Approved minutes for May 6 and May 22, 2025 meetings

TC/BOE Joint Insurance Subcommittee

The Town Council and Board of Education’s Joint Health Insurance Subcommittee will meet to receive an update from Lockton Benefits and review the health insurance fund balance. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Seth Lavigne – Account Executive from Lockton Benefits Update
• John Wilcox – Health Insurance Fund Balance

The Town Council/Board of Education Joint Health Insurance Subcommittee met on May 27, 2025, to discuss health insurance matters. They reviewed the health insurance fund balance of $450,000 (with a combined total of $1.6 million for both funds) and heard from Lockton Benefits. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with the next meeting scheduled for September 23rd.

• Reviewed health insurance fund balance of $450,000 (combined $1.6 million)
• Discussed 14% reserve build-back target
• Noted life insurance and EAP are through Cigna
• Acknowledged $300k run-out cost if going out to bid on Cigna contract

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Enfield Culture and Arts Commission with no substantive action items listed. The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, reports from the chair, treasurer, staff liaison, and Board of Education liaison, plus old and new business. No specific proposals, contracts, or public hearings are mentioned.

• Meeting held at Powder Hollow Brewery, 504 Hazardville Ave.
• Treasurer's report on agenda
• Staff liaison remarks on agenda
• Board of Education liaison remarks on agenda

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on the FY2025-26 budget, as well as consider policy revisions and the repeal of a previously tabled policy. The agenda also includes presentations on the Vision of a Graduate and updates from the superintendent.

• Discussion and action on FY2025-26 budget
• Repeal of BOE Policy (tabled on 05-13-25)
• Approve 2025-26 Healthy Food Certification
• Policy revisions – first reading
• Approval of minutes and accounts/payroll

The Enfield Board of Education accepted the Town Council's FY2025-26 budget allocation of 4.32% (7-2), with concerns raised about Alliance Grant funding. The Board tabled the 2025-26 Healthy Food Certification (8-0-1) to review the approved food item list. Three policy revisions were approved for first reading, and the Board heard presentations on the Vision of a Graduate and recognized a student athlete.

• Accepted FY2025-26 budget allocation as appropriated by Town Council (7-2)
• Tabled 2025-26 Healthy Food Certification (8-0-1)
• Approved Policy #5131.911 Connecticut School Climate Policy first reading (7-0-1)
• Approved Policy #5135 Restorative Practices first reading (7-0-1)
• Approved Policy #5131 Student Discipline first reading (7-2)
• Moved agenda item #11a to #6c (9-0)
• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:45 PM (9-0)

America250 Coordinating Committee

The America250 Coordinating Committee is meeting to formalize its project schedule and assign liaisons. The body will also discuss funding options, including grants and fundraising.

• Update on meeting with Enfield Public Schools
• Formalizing schedule and confirming dates
• Assigning liaisons
• Identification of committee-driven projects
• Discussion of grants and fundraising

The America250 Coordinating Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and elected Emily Clifford as vice chair after Chris Fontaine's departure. The committee discussed the state's Give 250 fundraising initiative, school collaborations, and planned several events including a veteran's recognition ceremony and a historical reenactment. No formal votes were taken on these plans.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Elected Emily Clifford as vice chair (all in favor)
• Tabled Veteran's Standdown idea; focused on veteran's recognition ceremony
• Decided to forego fairs like the Big E for promotional booths

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee is holding a special meeting to review updates on roofs at Stowe and Crandall schools, discuss new business including roof projects at Alcorn and Parkman, and consider DPW involvement in school reconstruction. The agenda also includes a discussion on a recent TikTok challenge. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and updates.

• Update on roofs at Stowe and Crandall schools
• Discussion of Alcorn roof project
• Discussion of Parkman roof project
• DPW involvement with school reconstruction
• Discussion of recent TikTok challenge

The committee discussed updates on several roof projects. The Alcorn roof was rejected by the State of Connecticut for reimbursement because not enough of the building is used by the Board of Education, but it will go out to bid in June as part of the roof referendum. The Parkman roof was approved for a 70.71% state reimbursement, with two remaining steps before bidding. The committee also heard about a TikTok challenge causing over $10,000 in damage at the high school.

• Approved minutes from February 13, 2024 (motion by Riley, seconded by Ouellette; Maxellon abstained)
• Alcorn roof project rejected for state reimbursement; will go to bid in June
• Parkman roof approved for 70.71% state reimbursement; Silver Petrucelli to do project
• Stowe and Crandall roofs to be done by Silver Petrucelli next summer (2026)
• Adjourned at 6:42pm (motion by Maxellon, seconded by Riley; all in favor)

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is holding a special virtual meeting to vote on a concert by Vince Cassotta at Prudence Crandall Elementary School. The agenda includes roll call, the vote, and adjournment.

• Vote on Vince Cassotta concert at Prudence Crandall ES

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission held a special virtual meeting and voted unanimously to fund a Vince Cassotta educational musical concert at Prudence Crandall Elementary School on June 9th for $500. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $500 for Vince Cassotta educational musical concert at Prudence Crandall Elementary School on June 9 (unanimous)

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Enfield Aquifer Protection Agency is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda. The agenda lists no specific substantive items, only routine procedural matters such as approving minutes, an enforcement officer's report, public communication, and sections for continued and new public hearings, old and new business. No specific projects, applications, or decisions are named in the agenda text.

• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2024
• Enforcement officer's report
• Public communication and petitions
• Sections for continued and new public hearings
• Old and new business items

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a new public hearing regarding a special use permit for a banquet facility. The body will also consider an administrative approval for site plan reductions at 188 Moody Road.

• PH# 3124: Special use permit for entertainment at 130 Town Farm Road banquet facility
• SPR# 1955: Administrative approval for reductions to original approval at 188 Moody Road
• PH# 3125ZA: Text Amendment Application for liquor class separation distance requirements from 12 Alden Ave, LLC

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from May 8, 2025, and added Maplewood Village Apartments to the agenda. They supported modifying storage spaces from attic to inside units at Maplewood Village by unanimous consent. The commission also approved a phasing modification for a site plan at 188 Moody Road. A special use permit for a banquet facility at 130 Town Farm Road was tabled.

• Approved minutes from May 8, 2025 (7-0)
• Added Maplewood Village Apartments to agenda (7-0)
• Supported storage modification at Maplewood Village (unanimous)
• Approved phasing modification for site plan at 188 Moody Road (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a special workshop to discuss Article 8: Special Regulations, specifically Section 8.70 Hazardville Design District. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The agenda includes only procedural items and this one substantive topic.

• Discussion of Article 8: Special Regulations
• Review of Section 8.70 Hazardville Design District

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a special workshop meeting on May 21, 2025, to discuss Article 8: Special Regulations and Section 8.70 Hazardville Design District. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion only. The meeting adjourned unanimously at 7:45 pm.

• Discussed Article 8: Special Regulations (no action)
• Reviewed Section 8.70 Hazardville Design District (no action)

PK-5 Elementary Schools & Eagle Academy Therapeutic Day School Pre-Referendum Committee

The PK-5 Elementary Schools & Eagle Academy Therapeutic Day School Pre-Referendum Committee will discuss the contents of Request for Proposal/Qualification (RFP/Q) submittal booklets. No decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

The Pre-Referendum Building Committee reviewed three architect firms (Amenta/Emma, JCJ Architects, Tecton Architects) for the PK-5 and Eagle Academy project. They will score the firms at the next meeting and recommend one to the Town Council. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and discussion-only.

• Reviewed 3 architect submittals for pre-referendum services
• Rejected 2 submittals for missing deadline
• Scheduled next meeting for June 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
• Adjourned at 8:05 PM

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The agency will meet to conduct regular business, including public hearings and staff reports. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list specific applications or projects for review.

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council is holding a special meeting on May 19, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Scitico Room of Town Hall. The only substantive item is an executive session to discuss real estate negotiations for three properties: 1 Knox Street, 5 Taylor Road, and 90 Elm Street, et al. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with roll call and adjournment.

• Executive session for real estate negotiations
• 1 Knox Street
• 5 Taylor Road
• 90 Elm Street, et al

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a stipulated agreement to resolve a lawsuit by Jarmoc Real Estate LLC over a property at 147 Abbe Road. The board will also hear two applications for 47 Wheeler Drive: a variance request for a front yard setback and an appeal of a zoning violation notice. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and a town attorney report.

• Motion to approve stipulated agreement in Jarmoc Real Estate LLC v. ZBA (LND-HHD-CV23-6168303-S, 147 Abbe Road)
• ZBA# 2025-05-01: Variance for front yard setback (Section 4.10.3) at 47 Wheeler Drive, owner Justin Lebrun, Map 80/Lot 133, R-33 Zone
• ZBA# 2025-05-02: Appeal of zoning violation notice (Sections 3.30.12, 4.10, 3.30.13) at 47 Wheeler Drive, owner Justin LeBrun
• Approval of minutes from April 28, 2025
• Town attorney report dated April 30, 2025

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance request for a zero front yard setback to keep a car lift at 47 Wheeler Drive, voting 0-6. The board also upheld the applicant's appeal of the Zoning Officer's Notice of Violation, voting 5-0, which means the violation notice was overturned. A stipulated agreement in a lawsuit was tabled.

• Denied variance ZBA# 2025-05-01 for zero front yard setback at 47 Wheeler Drive (0-6)
• Upheld appeal of Zoning Officer's Notice of Violation for 47 Wheeler Drive (5-0)
• Tabled motion to approve stipulated agreement in Jarmoc Real Estate LLC v. ZBA (4-0-1)
• Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold its regular meeting on May 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes procedural items, a presentation on the South River Street Force Main Project, and several resolutions for approval, including funding for the Board of Education and grants for social services.

• Transfer funds for purchase of a new Magic Carpet Bus
• Resolution to increase FY2026 Board of Education appropriation by $234,226
• Resolution to appropriate $98,500 for Social Services Grants to outside agencies
• Resolution regarding bid waiver for purchase of demo ambulance
• Resolution setting a public hearing for the 2025 Neighborhood Assistance Act

The Enfield Town Council approved a $234,226 increase to the FY26 Board of Education appropriation, bringing the total to $79,332,249. The council also approved a bid waiver for a demo ambulance, adopted several job descriptions, and tabled a resolution for social services grants. A consensus was reached for CRCOG to proceed with a preliminary study on the Armory Line multi-use trail.

• Approved $234,226 increase to BOE appropriation (8-1)
• Approved bid waiver for demo ambulance purchase (9-0)
• Tabled $98,500 social services grants resolution (9-0)
• Adopted Technical Support Specialist job description (9-0)
• Adopted revised Parent Educator job description (9-0)
• Adopted revised Operations Manager-Transportation job description (9-0)
• Set public hearing for Neighborhood Assistance Act proposals (9-0)
• Consensus to allow CRCOG to proceed with Armory Line study

Economic Development Commission

The Enfield Economic Development Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for May 15, 2025. The meeting was called off due to a lack of new business.

Public Safety Subcommittee

The Enfield Public Safety Subcommittee is meeting to discuss several public safety topics, including loitering, traffic calming on Oak Road and Lake Drive, encampments on town property, towing during parking bans, the Pearl Street Pocket Park, immigration and the town's status with ICE, school security, and using fire departments for ambulance locations. No new items or special guests are on the agenda.

• Loitering on Public Property
• Traffic Calming – Oak Road/Lake Drive
• Encampments on Town Owned Property
• Discussion on Immigration and Status of Enfield Working with ICE
• Using Fire Departments as Locations for Ambulances – Chief Riggott

Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee

The Enfield Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss old business, including a Community Engagement Agreement (CEA) for 147 Elm Street, developing a TIF budget for the Town Council, and tax assessment agreement guidelines. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no final decisions listed.

• Discussion of 147 Elm Street CEA
• Development of a TIF budget for Town Council
• Discussion of tax assessment agreement guidelines

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to review reports from various senior service work groups and programs. The body will discuss new initiatives including the 2025 Blue Book and receive a Town Council report.

• 2025 Blue Book initiative
• Senior Tax Relief Program report
• AARP Tax Aide/VITA Program report
• Senior Living TV Program report
• Town Council report

The Commission on Aging approved the distribution of $10,356.20 from the defunct Senior Home Repair Program donation account, as authorized by Town Council resolution 7218 on 5/5/25. Funds were allocated $5,000 to the Friends of the Enfield Senior Center for senior lunches and $5,356.20 to the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program for camping. The commission also approved a $1,000 transfer to cover increased Blue Book reprinting costs and purchased promotional pens and letter openers.

• Approved $10,356.20 donation distribution: $5,000 to Friends of Enfield Senior Center, $5,356.20 to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (all approved)
• Approved $1,000 fund transfer from Missions and Outreach to cover Blue Book reprint cost increase from $3,750 to $4,660.02
• Approved purchase of yellow letter openers and blue/black pens with Commission name (all approved)
• Accepted Secretary's report as presented (all approved)
• Accepted Treasurer's report with changes (all approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:40 p.m. (unanimous)

DPW Subcommittee

The Enfield Department of Public Works Subcommittee will meet to review updates on municipal facilities, equipment, and road maintenance projects. No new business or special guests are scheduled, and the meeting will cover both old and update items related to infrastructure.

• Expansion of Gravel Lot at Shaker Field
• Pickleball Courts – Annex and Veterans
• Playground Surfacing
• Chip Sealing Roads
• Simon Road Sewer Project

The Enfield DPW Subcommittee met on May 13, 2025, and took minimal formal action. The only substantive decision was to remove the Seafood Delight Farm item from the agenda after the WPCF declined to accept the proposed manure waste. All other items were discussed without votes, including updates on pump stations, chip sealing, and playground surfacing.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Removed Seafood Delight Farm item from agenda (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will meet to address unfinished business regarding zoning and land preservation. The agenda includes time for public hearings and public participation.

• Farm Friendly Zoning Regulations
• List of Priority Parcels for Community Farmland Preservation

The Agricultural Commission held a regular meeting with no public hearings, public participation, or financial matters. They discussed farm-friendly zoning regulations, including beekeeping limits and farm stand/store definitions, but took no formal votes on these topics. The $10,000 farm preservation program request was not presented to the Town Council. The meeting was procedural, with only the approval of minutes and adjournment voted on.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (5-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame

The Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame is holding a regular meeting to review past minutes, vote on a biography, and discuss finances, fundraising, scholarships, and the upcoming banquet. The agenda is mostly routine business with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Biography vote
• Fundraising discussion
• Scholarships discussion
• Field Hockey Tournament discussion
• Banquet planning

The Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame held a regular meeting, reviewed finances, and voted on biographies for potential inductees, the Daly award, and teams. Results were shared only with the committee and will be announced after inductees accept. No other substantive decisions were made; the next meeting was cancelled.

• Voted on candidate biographies for induction (results withheld)
• Corrected May meeting date to May 13, 2025
• Accepted Secretary's report with correction
• Cancelled June 10, 2025 meeting

Enfield Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will meet to review old business and new business. Discussion items include the budget, the Bat House Project, and the Adopt A Spot program.

• Budget review
• Bat House Project
• Garden Club
• Adopt A Spot
• Clean Sweep

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education will meet to take action on technology replacements and the Superintendent's evaluation. The board will also consider policy repeals and approve scholarship and graduation donations.

• Discussion and action regarding the Apple Technology Replacement Plan
• Discussion and action regarding the Superintendent’s Evaluation
• Approval of Safe Grad Donations for the Graduating Class of 2025
• Approval of Lester J. Bodley Memorial Scholarship Recipients
• Repeal of BOE Policies

The Enfield Board of Education approved the superintendent's evaluation and goals for 2025-26, a salary adjustment, and a contract extension to June 30, 2028, in a unanimous 9-0 roll-call vote. The board also approved several policy changes, including a second reading of Policy #5113 on attendance and truancy (6-3), a repeal of Policy #5113.2 on truancy (7-0-2), and a $1,000 donation to the Safe Grad Committee (8-1). The board tabled Policy #5145.54 on civility until a review of Policy #5131 on student conduct and discipline is completed.

• Approved superintendent's evaluation, goals, salary adjustment, and contract extension to June 30, 2028 (9-0)
• Approved Policy #5113 Attendance, Truancy, and Chronic Absenteeism for second reading (6-3)
• Repealed Policy #5113.2 Truancy (7-0-2)
• Tabled Policy #5145.54 Civility until review of Policy #5131 (9-0)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Enfield High School Safe Grad Committee (8-1)
• Approved 2025 Lester J. Bodley Memorial Scholarships for two students (9-0)
• Approved Apple Technology Replacement Plan Master Lease Purchase Agreement Schedule No. 3 for 1-1 devices (8-1)
• Approved April 2025 expenditures of $6,341,944 and grant/Head Start expenditures of $454,390.34 (8-0-1)

Conservation Commission

The Enfield Conservation Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine items like approving minutes and invoices. The main discussion is unfinished business, including the commission's 2025 goals, which cover open space parcels, grant applications, tree planting, vernal pools, a community garden, and a trail map, as well as a list of open space.

• Discussion of ECC Goals for 2025, including creating a process for submitting open space parcels to Town Council
• Search for and submit a grant request for natural resources
• Identify a location for tree planting
• Identify vernal pools in Enfield
• Elm/Shaker Community Garden project and creating a trail map

The Enfield Conservation Commission held a regular meeting on May 13, 2025, approving the April 8, 2025 minutes with one abstention. No public hearings, public participation, or financial matters were addressed. The commission discussed ongoing goals including open space preservation, tree planting, and a community garden project, and received updates on TIF funding requests and regional conservation efforts.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-1, Dynia abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:48pm (unanimous)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council holds a special meeting to hold a public hearing on proposed revisions to the Enfield Town Charter and to adopt several budget-related resolutions, including the Capital Improvement Plan, LOCIP, Education Block Grant, and tax rate setting.

• Public hearing on proposed revisions to the Enfield Town Charter at 7:00 PM
• Adopt Resolution re: Capital Improvement Plan
• Adopt Resolution re: LOCIP
• Adopt Resolution re: Education Block Grant
• Adopt Resolution re: Setting Tax Rate

The Town Council adopted the FY2025-26 budget totaling $157,709,457, which includes a tax rate of 31.50 mills for real estate and 29.21 mills for motor vehicles. The budget was approved on a 7-4 vote, with amendments reducing the total appropriation from the manager's proposed $162.1M. A proposed amendment to restore $98,500 in funding for eight non-profit community initiatives failed on a 4-7 vote.

• Adopted $157,709,457 total FY2025-26 budget (7-4)
• Set real estate tax rate at 31.50 mills (7-4)
• Set motor vehicle tax rate at 29.21 mills (7-4)
• Adopted Capital Improvement Plan resolution (7-4)
• Appropriated $440,000 LOCIP grant for Roads 2021 Paving Projects (11-0)
• Adopted $79,098,023 school budget with $28,380,144 in state grants (7-4)
• Failed amendment to restore $98,500 for non-profit community initiatives (4-7)

TC/BOE Security Committee

The Town Council and Board of Education Security Committee will hold a special meeting. The session includes an executive session to discuss security strategy and the deployment of personnel or devices.

• Executive session on security strategy and deployment of security personnel or devices

The Town Council/Board of Education Joint Security Committee held a special meeting on May 9, 2025, at Enfield Town Hall. The committee entered executive session and adjourned without taking any votes. No substantive decisions were made.

Blight Review Committee

The Blight Review Committee will meet to discuss the status of properties identified as blight. The committee will review old business regarding one property and new business regarding two others.

• Review of 28 Iroquois Road
• Review of 42 Asnuntuck Street
• Review of 216 Hazard Avenue

Joint Facilities Committee

The Joint Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on May 8, 2025, at Town Hall-Council Chambers. The agenda is largely procedural, but it includes new public hearings on a sign at 900 Enfield Street, an accessory apartment at 15 Salerno Drive, and a change of use from church to theater at 100 High Street.

• 900 Enfield Street: internally illuminated sign application (Jeremy Waycott, Fleet National Bank)
• 15 Salerno Drive: special use permit for accessory apartment (Samantha and David Parker)
• 100 High Street: change of use from church to theater (Opera House Players)
• 130 Town Farm Road: special use permit to revise liquor permit for entertainment at banquet facility (William D. Kamerer)
• XZA# 25-02: text amendment to Section 5.60 for Special Development District requirements

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a Community Conversation meeting. No specific legislative actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Enfield Town Council held a community conversation on May 7, 2025, where residents asked questions and shared comments on various town topics. No votes or decisions were made during the meeting, which adjourned at 9:05 PM.

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education will meet for a special session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to enter an executive session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation.

• Executive Session: Superintendent’s Evaluation

The Enfield Board of Education held a special meeting on May 7, 2025, and voted unanimously (7-0) to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the superintendent's evaluation. No board action occurred during the executive session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Entered executive session for superintendent's evaluation (7-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

The Enfield Culture and Arts Commission approved two expenditures for the upcoming Summer Concert Series: $600 for kids' craft supplies and $900 for 60 T-shirts. The commission also discussed future events, including the America 250th celebration, and noted that the June meeting will be held at Powder Hollow Brewery on May 27.

• Approved $600 for Summer Concert Series kids' crafts supplies (all in favor)
• Approved $900 for 60 Summer Concert Series T-shirts (all in favor)
• Tabled April minutes approval until June meeting after removing a phone number
• Noted Emily Clifford will continue as Chairperson for next 2 years

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Enfield Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will hold a regular meeting on May 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall-Council Chambers (820 Enfield St). The agenda consists entirely of procedural items such as roll call, public communication, and minutes review, with no substantive decisions or hearings listed.

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting for a special session to conduct budget deliberations. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Budget deliberations

The Town Council reached consensus to fund the Board of Education FY26 budget at a 4% increase, withholding $1.4M in Alliance District funds pending state funding. If the state does not provide the funds, the town will fully fund the $1.4M. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Funded BOE FY26 budget at 4% increase (consensus)
• Withheld $1.4M in Alliance District funds pending state funding (consensus)
• Committed to fully fund $1.4M if state funding not realized (consensus)

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will hold its regular meeting on May 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes votes on a four-year police union contract, property and motor vehicle tax abatements, and funding for CPR devices. Resolutions also cover a lease agreement with Collins Powder Hill Farm, LLC, and a donation of a flowering dogwood tree.

• Request to transfer $31,422 for an Electronic Printer Grant
• Resolution to approve a four-year collective bargaining agreement with the Enfield Police Employees Association
• Resolution to abate property taxes at 5 Spier Avenue
• Resolution to appropriate funds to purchase four Lucas CPR devices
• Resolution to hold a public hearing on proposed revisions to the Enfield Town Charter

The Enfield Town Council approved a four-year collective bargaining agreement with the Enfield Police Employees Association, which includes wage increases and changes to retirement health coverage. The council also rejected a resolution to reestablish the Senior Volunteer Tax Program, which would have provided a $400 tax credit for senior volunteers. Several other resolutions were approved, including a lease agreement with Collins Powder Hill Farm, LLC, and the appropriation of funds for a legal judgment.

• Approved 4-year police union contract with 3% annual wage increases (10-1)
• Rejected Senior Volunteer Tax Program resolution (4-7)
• Approved $1,089,000 appropriation for Hernandez v. BOE judgment (11-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Collins Powder Hill Farm, LLC (11-0)
• Approved $54,528 transfer for four Lucas CPR devices (11-0)
• Approved updated police outside services overtime rates (8-3)
• Approved $31,422 transfer for police digital ticket printers (11-0)
• Approved $10,356.20 distribution to Commission on Aging (11-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a special workshop meeting. The body will discuss agricultural regulations and the possibility of allowing religious institutions in the Industrial 1 Zone.

• Discussion of Agricultural Regulations
• Consideration of allowing religious institutions in the Industrial 1 Zone

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting for a special session to conduct budget deliberations. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Budget deliberations

The Enfield Town Council held a special meeting to deliberate on proposed department budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. The Council reached consensus to accept most budgets as proposed, but approved reductions in several areas, including Information Technologies (-$100K), Town Attorney salaries (-$17K), Election Workers (-$10K), Unemployment (-$20K), and Collector of Revenue salaries (-$26,746). The Police budget was not finalized, with discussions continued to the next meeting on May 6, 2025.

• Accepted Animal Control budget as proposed
• Accepted EMS budget as proposed
• Accepted Town Council budget as proposed
• Accepted Town Manager budget as proposed
• Accepted Probate budget as proposed
• Accepted Town Clerk budget as proposed
• Accepted Records Management budget as proposed
• Continued Police budget discussions to May 6, 2025

Town Council

The Enfield Town Council will convene for a special meeting to conduct budget deliberations. No other business is scheduled before adjournment.

• Budget Deliberations

The Town Council reviewed department budgets, accepting the Water Pollution Control and Library budgets as proposed, and postponed the IT budget review. They approved $1,024,180 in capital project reductions, including removing police vehicles and a rear loader, which will result in a mill rate increase of 2.06. Several items were referred to staff for further analysis, such as custodial salary accuracy and transfer station cost-neutrality.

• Accepted Water Pollution Control budget as proposed
• Accepted Library budget as proposed
• Postponed IT budget review to next meeting
• Approved $1,024,180 in capital project reductions (consensus)
• Removed police vehicles from CIP (-$425K)
• Removed RRM Rear Loader from CIP (-$335,916)
• Removed Lucas DPR Devices from CIP, funded by cannabis grant (-$27,264)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a special meeting on April 29, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Enfield Room of Town Hall. The agenda is largely procedural, including call to order, pledge, roll call, and adjournment, with the only substantive item being a Head Start Governing Body Training session.

• Head Start Governing Body Training

The Enfield Board of Education held a special budget workshop on February 19, 2025, to continue discussing the FY2025-26 budget. The superintendent presented updated budget scenarios (Tier 1-4) and answered board questions, but no formal decisions or votes were made. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the budget workshop
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (all ayes)

Board of Education

The Enfield Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with updates from the LEAP program, the superintendent, and various committees. The board will conduct a first reading of policy revisions and enter executive session for the superintendent's evaluation. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• LEAP Program Update
• Policy Revisions – First Reading
• Superintendent's Evaluation in Executive Session
• Approval of Minutes: April 8, 2025
• Approval of Accounts and Payroll

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting on April 28, 2025, at Town Hall. The agenda includes old business motions to approve stipulated agreements for two pending lawsuits involving 128 Moody Road LLC and Jarmoc Real Estate LLC at 147 Abbe Road. The board will also discuss past meeting minutes, staff reports, and hold an executive session regarding the ongoing litigation.

• Motion to Approve Stipulated Agreement - 128 Moody Road LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals (Docket numbers LND-HHD-CV24-6186717-S and LND-HHD-CV21-6143003-S)
• Motion to Approve Stipulated Agreement - Jarmoc Real Estate LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals at 147 Abbe Road (Docket number LND-HHD-CV23-6168303-S)
• Executive session regarding 128 Moody Road LLC litigation
• Executive session regarding Jarmoc Real Estate LLC litigation at 147 Abbe Road

The Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals approved a stipulated agreement with 128 Moody Road LLC, restricting tractor trailers and trucks to agricultural use only. The board tabled a similar agreement for Jarmoc Real Estate LLC regarding 147 Abbe Road. Minutes from January 27, 2025, were approved, and the board discussed a visible container on Raffia Road.

• Approved stipulated agreement with 128 Moody Road LLC (5-0)
• Tabled stipulated agreement for Jarmoc Real Estate LLC, 147 Abbe Road (5-0)
• Approved January 27, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review minutes and discuss old and new business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

The Enfield Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved $2,200 in director's requests, including movie license renewals, streaming rights, and a bookshelf for the Pearl Street Children's Department. The board also noted the library's addition to the National Historic Register, a staff retirement and replacement, and state grant cuts affecting some services. The budget presentation to the Town Council highlighted increased visits and checkouts with a modest budget increase.

• Approved $2,200 in expenses for movie licenses, streaming rights, and a bookshelf (unanimous)
• Accepted previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is conducting a public hearing regarding the proposed annual operating and capital budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025. The meeting includes budget presentations from the Town Manager and the Superintendent of Schools.

• Presentation of the Town Manager's Budget
• Presentation of the Board of Education Budget
• Public comments on the proposed 2025-2026 budget

The Enfield Town Council held a public hearing on the proposed FY26 operating and capital budget. The Town Manager and Superintendent of Schools presented their budget proposals, and 15 residents spoke during public comment. No decisions were made; the hearing was informational only, and the Council is scheduled to adopt the budget by May 12, 2025.

• Public hearing on FY26 budget held; no vote taken
• Town Manager presented proposed FY26 budget with mill rate of 32.93
• Superintendent presented BOE budget with 5.57% increase
• Public comment heard from 15 residents

General Government Subcommittee

The General Government Subcommittee will discuss tax hardship applications, finance updates on tax collections, and fund balances. The agenda includes old business items like veterans exemptions and opioid settlements.

• Tax hardship applications: Darly Scussel, Laura Barnes, Paul Wohlfahrt
• Finance update on current tax collections and defaults
• Current fund balance, EMS balance, insurance balance
• Veterans exemption discussion
• Opioid settlements update

The General Government Subcommittee approved tax hardship reductions for Darly Scussel ($750), Laura Barnes (waiver of $2,371.19), and Ashley Nelson (waiver of approx. $500), all to be placed on the May 5th Council agenda. A motion to waive $369.01 for Lucy Wierzbicki failed 3-0. Paul Wohlfahrt's case was tabled for further information, and a reduction for Joseph Wacht was approved (8,000 gallon reduction on 107,000 gallons).

• Approved tax reduction for Darly Scussel to $750 (1st Cekala, 2nd Hendrickson)
• Approved waiver of $2,371.19 for Laura Barnes
• Tabled Paul Wohlfahrt's tax hardship for further information
• Denied waiver of $369.01 for Lucy Wierzbicki (motion failed 3-0)
• Approved waiver of approx. $500 for Ashley Nelson (3-0)
• Approved reduction for Joseph Wacht: 8,000 gallon reduction on 107,000 gallons

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a special meeting to deliberate and make decisions on assessment appeals previously heard for the October 1, 2024 Grand List and the 2023 Supplemental Motor Vehicle list. The meeting is scheduled for April 24, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Enfield Town Hall.

• Deliberations and decisions on appeals for the October 1, 2024 Grand List
• Decisions on 2023 Supplemental Motor Vehicle appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals deliberated and voted on all 10/1/2024 Grand List assessment appeals heard during April 2025, granting nearly all appeals by unanimous vote. The board also discussed concerns about the prior assessor closing open permits without inspection, leading to incorrect assessments, and will seek a legal opinion on repeated reversals.

• Granted appeal for property at 35 LLL h TaAMUCE (unanimous)
• Granted appeal for personal property (unanimous)
• Granted appeal for personal property, reducing assessment by $14,705 (unanimous)
• Granted appeal for personal property, reducing assessment by $5,716 (unanimous)
• Granted appeal for property on Coo lia 4 e Dr, reducing assessment by $27,400 (unanimous)
• Granted appeal for property on LM Lane, reducing assessment by $60,100 (unanimous, Urbanowicz recused)
• Granted appeal for property on 27 Sty Meadow, reducing assessment by $164,325 (unanimous)
• Granted appeal for property on Bearchiuwad fy, reducing assessment by $17,200 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet for a special session to discuss budget items. Presentations will be provided by the Director of Libraries, the Town Attorney, and the Director of Economic & Community Development.

• Budget presentation for Library Services
• Budget presentation for Town Attorney
• Budget presentation for Economic and Community Development