Harwinton public meetings in 2025

Emergency Services Ad hoc Committee

The Emergency Services Ad Hoc Committee will vote on a committee decision, review emergency service study quotes and comparisons, and consider dissolving the committee. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes, public participation, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Vote on Committee Decision
• Review Emergency Service Study Quotes & Comparison
• Consider Dissolution of Committee

The committee approved a motion to accept the August 28 minutes with an amendment clarifying NFIRS inconsistencies. It also approved a recommendation that the Board of Selectmen appoint a Board of Public Safety to evaluate and form a municipal Fire and EMS department, targeting a decision by July 1%, 2026. The dissolution of the current Ad‑Hoc Committee and timing of implementation were deferred to the Board of Selectmen.

• Approved acceptance of August 28 minutes with amendment (all in favor)
• Approved recommendation for Board of Selectmen to appoint a Board of Public Safety (target decision July 1%, 2026) (all in favor)
• Deferred decision on dissolution of the Ad‑Hoc Committee (deferred to Board of Selectmen)

Capital Equipment Committee

The Harwinton Capital Equipment Committee meeting on Nov 21, 2025 will consider two agenda items related to a mower. The items listed are “Read mower” and “Lown Mower.” No other business is scheduled.

• Read mower
• Lown Mower

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It tabled the purchase of a side‑flail mower while exploring funding options. Motions were made to approve a $350,000 budget request and to purchase a Hustler Super Z HD bagger, but no vote outcomes were recorded.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Tabled side flail mower purchase pending options

Emergency Services Ad hoc Committee

The Emergency Services Ad hoc Committee will meet to review requested department data. The committee is also scheduled to discuss the standardization of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Review of requested department data
• Discussion on standardizing SOPs

The committee unanimously accepted the corrected June 26 minutes. A motion to draft a Request for Qualifications for consulting firms to assist with merging nonprofit emergency services was carried with no opposition. The meeting was then adjourned by motion.

• Accepted corrected June 26 minutes (unanimous)
• Draft RFQ for consulting firms to merge nonprofit emergency services (motion carried, no opposition)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Capital Equipment Committee

The committee approved the prior meeting minutes. It voted unanimously to recommend that Truck builders construct the body for Truck #15. The members also agreed to look into alternative roadside mowing equipment, including long‑term demos or rentals.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Truck builders for Truck #15 body build (unanimous)
• Agreed to explore alternative roadside mowing equipment (agreement)

Emergency Services Ad hoc Committee

The Emergency Services Ad‑hoc Committee met on June 26, 2025, hearing introductions and a presentation of prior Board of Selectmen minutes and a fire incident letter. Members discussed low volunteerism, cross‑training, staffing levels, and the need to review and finalize Standard Operating Procedures, with both fire chiefs agreeing to consider merging the two fire departments. No formal resolutions, votes, or approvals were recorded; the committee adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

Capital Equipment Committee

The Capital Equipment Committee unanimously approved a recommendation that the chassis and body for the 2025 M2-106 Tanker be sourced from Helie, with a cost limit of $420,000. The committee also unanimously approved programming the Allison Transmission with Allison Performance shift points and an aggressive engine‑braking strategy. No other items were acted upon before the meeting adjourned.

• Approved recommendation for chassis and body from Helie for 2025 M2-106 Tanker, not to exceed $420,000 (unanimous)
• Approved programming Allison Transmission with Allison Performance shift points and aggressive engine‑braking parameters (unanimous)