Preston
Upcoming
Republican Town Committee
The Preston Republican Town Committee will review reports, discuss a letter to the Selectwoman regarding speed cameras, and set dates for upcoming events. The meeting is a standard organizational gathering.
- State Central Report
- Treasurer report
- Discussion on letter to Selectwoman on Speed Camera usage
- Set date for July/August 2026 RTC event
- Donation to Preston RTC
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will meet to set the mill rate for the 2026-2027 budget, contingent on the passage of the budget referendum. They will also approve minutes, receive reports from the First Selectperson and Finance Director, and hold public comment sessions.
- Set mill rate for 2026-2027 budget (if referendum passes)
- Approve minutes of June 18, 2026 regular meeting
- First Selectperson report
- Finance Director report
- Public comment sessions (3-minute limit per speaker)
Town Meetings / Referendums
A special town meeting will consider adopting the Board of Education's $15,422,640 budget for FY 2026-2027. The budget will then go to a referendum vote on July 9, 2026. Absentee ballots are available at the Town Clerk's Office.
- Adopt Board of Education budget of $15,422,640 for FY 2026-2027
- Special town meeting on June 25, 2026 at Preston Veterans’ Memorial School
- Referendum vote on July 9, 2026 at Preston Plains Middle School, 12 PM to 8 PM
- Absentee ballots available at Town Clerk's Office
Town Meetings / Referendums
Preston is holding a Special Town Meeting on June 25 to act on the Board of Education's $15,422,640 budget for FY 2026-2027. The budget will then go to a referendum on July 9.
- Adopt $15,422,640 Board of Education budget for FY 2026-2027
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for July 13, 2026 has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct.
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Municipal Facilities Building Needs and Assessment Advisory Group
This meeting was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2026.
Preston Board of Education
The Preston Board of Education Transportation Sub Committee will review the final report from Green Bank regarding electric school buses. They will also discuss a grant from the Connecticut PURA and consider the capital plan for transportation.
- Discuss Final Report from Green Bank on electric school buses
- CT PURA Grant discussion
- Capital Plan review
The Transportation Sub-Committee reviewed a Green Bank report outlining the transition to electric school buses to meet state mandates. The committee discussed applying for a PURA grant by July 15, 2026, and the need to update the capital plan to include charging infrastructure.
- Discussed Green Bank report to meet state mandate of 50% electric buses by 2035
- Identified PURA Grant application deadline as July 15, 2026
- Determined capital plan must be reworked to account for grant funding and vehicle replacements
Town Meetings / Referendums
The Town Meeting will consider adopting the Board of Education's proposed $15,422,640 expenditure budget for the fiscal year July 2026-June 2027. A referendum vote will follow on July 9, 2026 from 12-8 PM at Preston Plains Middle School, with absentee ballots available.
- Adoption of $15,422,640 Board of Education budget for FY 2026-2027
- Referendum vote on July 9, 2026, 12:00-8:00 PM
Redevelopment Agency
The regularly scheduled meeting for June 24, 2026, has been canceled. No official business will be conducted; the agency will next meet in July 2026.
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will discuss the acceptance of a Community Investment Fund grant and the use of CDBG program income. They will also address veteran tax exemptions and provide reminders for an upcoming Town Meeting and referendum.
- Community Investment Fund (CIF) 2030 Round 8 grant acceptance
- CDBG program income usage
- Veteran tax exemptions under CGS Section 12-81(83)
- Town Meeting on June 25 and Referendum on July 9
- Tax refunds totaling $341.21 for Raymond S. Deptulski, Jr.
The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved three resolutions: accepting a CIF 2030 grant, repurposing $45,000 in CDBG program income for Senior Center bathroom renovations, and activating a new veteran exemption calculation. Two tax refunds totaling $341.21 were also approved.
- Approved Community Investment Fund 2030 Round 8 grant acceptance (unanimous)
- Approved repurposing CDBG program income for Senior Center barrier removal (unanimous)
- Approved resolution to activate veteran exemption per CGS 12-81(83) (unanimous)
- Approved tax refunds: $233.89 and $107.32 (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Preston Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 23, 2026 to consider several amendments to the zoning regulations. The amendments include adding a definition for mixed-use development, modifying parking requirements for multi-family residential, and deleting minimum residence square footages. These changes affect commercial, industrial, resort, and village districts.
- Add definition for mixed-use development to zoning regulations
- Amend Section 8 to add mixed-use development to C-2 District and Planned Industrial District
- Amend parking requirements for multi-family: up to 16 units and over 16 units
- Delete minimum residence square footages (Section 15(U))
- Permit multifamily units above commercial/office in Village Districts
The commission approved a zoning text amendment (ZTA #2026-05) to comply with Public Act 25-1, allowing mixed-use development, multifamily units above commercial in village districts, revised parking, and removal of minimum square footage. They also approved a site plan for transfer station improvements, an accessory apartment permit, and modifications to a composting facility site plan and coastal site plan, all with conditions. One member abstained on the composting facility vote.
- Approved May 26, 2026 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing Minutes and June 10, 2026 Workshop minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Zoning Text Amendment #2026-05 (housing growth revisions) (unanimous)
- Approved Site Plan #2026-02 for Transfer Station improvements (unanimous)
- Approved Zoning Permit #2026-03 for accessory apartment at 21 Northwest Corner Road (unanimous)
- Approved Site Plan #2026-03 and Coastal Site Plan #2026-01 for composting facility modifications (7-0-1, Fred Eddy abstained)
- Tabled ZEO report until July meeting
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss several text amendments to zoning regulations to support housing growth. The meeting also includes reviews of a composting facility modification and a town transfer station project.
- Public hearing on ZTA #2026-05: adding mixed-use development definitions and removing minimum residence square footages
- Review of Site Plan #2026-03 and Coastal Site Plan #2026-01 for SCRRRA composting facility at 132 Route 12
- Review of Site Plan #2026-02 for Town of Preston transfer station improvements at 108 Ross Road
- Zoning permit application for an accessory apartment at 21 Norwest Corner Road
- Proposed parking requirement changes for multi-family residential developments
The Commission approved several zoning text amendments to align with Public Act 25-1, including new mixed-use development rules and the removal of minimum residence square footages. Additionally, the board approved a transfer station improvement plan, an accessory apartment, and modifications to a composting facility.
- Approved ZTA #2026-05 to update zoning for housing growth and mixed-use development (Unanimous)
- Approved Site Plan 2026-02 for Preston Transfer Station improvements (Unanimous)
- Approved Zoning Permit 2026-03 for an accessory apartment at 21 Northwest Corner Road (Unanimous)
- Approved Site Plan 2026-03 and Coastal Site Plan 2026-01 for SCRRRA composting facility modifications (7-0-1)
- Tabled ZEO report until July meeting
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss the 2026/2027 department budget and review the STEAP grant for park improvements including a bandstand, pickleball courts, lighting, and drainage. They will also address park maintenance items, community events, and various grant opportunities.
- STEAP Grant for bandstand, pickleball courts, lighting, and drainage
- 2026/2027 department budget discussion
- Little League flagpole replacement
- Recruitment for 2 alternate seat vacancies
- Community events: Egg Hunt, Wicked Picnic, 250 Parade, Summer Concerts, Carnival
The commission approved the March 24, 2026 meeting minutes and the treasurer's report. They also voted to award $500 for Rec Scholarships. Other items included updates on park projects, grants, and community events.
- Approved March 24, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted treasurer's report (unanimous)
- Approved $500 for Rec Scholarships (motion carried)
Democratic Town Committee
This notice announces that the regular monthly meeting of the Preston Democratic Town Committee scheduled for June 22, 2026 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
- Meeting cancelled.
Conservation & Agricultural Commission
The commission discusses updates on the Mary Dora Woodland Preserve, including Phase 2 trail signage, plant inventory, and pollinator areas, as well as Phase 3 planning. They also review the Russian olive removal project and receive reports on Sustainable CT, Amos Lake Association activities, and the Tri-Town Trail Partnership.
- Mary Dora Woodland Preserve Phase 2: trail signage, plant inventory, pollinator/habitat areas
- Mary Dora Woodland Preserve Phase 3
- Russian Olive Removal
- Sustainable CT Report
- Pollinator Pathways update from Amos Lake Association
Board of Finance
The Preston Board of Finance will receive financial updates including the April 2026 year-to-date budget report and an audit distribution. Reports from the first selectperson, financial policy subcommittee, and board of education liaison will also be presented. The board will discuss referendum results and schedule future meetings.
- April 2026 YTD budget report
- Audit distribution
- Referendum results discussion
- Board of Finance special meeting July 9
- Board of Finance regular meeting July 16
The Board focused on procedural and administrative matters, approving amended minutes and placing the draft Annual Report on file. It cancelled the regular July 16 meeting and consolidated necessary business into a special session on July 9 following the referendum. Financial and audit updates were reviewed, but no new funding or policy actions were taken.
- Approved amended minutes for May 26 and June 3 special meetings (unanimous)
- Cancelled regular July 16 Board of Finance meeting (unanimous)
- Scheduled special meeting for July 9 at 7:45 PM for post-referendum business (unanimous)
- Placed draft Annual Report on file for review until next meeting (unanimous)
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The commission will consider various construction and improvement projects near wetlands. This includes site improvements at the Town Garage and Transfer Station, as well as a potential 10-lot subdivision on Branch Hill Road.
- IW Permit #2026-07: 10 Lot Subdivision at 63 Branch Hill Road
- IW Permit #2025-12: Bond release for single-family home at 180 RT 2/7 Halls Mill Rd.
- IW Permit #2026-04: Salt Shed improvements at 423 Route 2
- IW Permit #2026-05: Transfer Station improvements at 108 Ross Rd.
- IW Permit #2026-08: Covered front porch construction at 38 Lakeview Drive
The minutes record only procedural actions: a motion carried (details unclear) and adjournment at 6:59 pm. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials are recorded.
Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA)
The WPCA will discuss steps and timelines for sewer and connection fees, receive an update on a $400,000 Connecticut Bond Commission award, and discuss a commercial user agreement with MTUA. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person.
- Discuss steps and timelines for sewer and connection fees
- Update on CT Bond Commission Award $400,000
- Update on Commercial User Agreement with MTUA
- Public comment session (3 min per person, 15 min total)
- Executive session for confidential attorney-client communications