Preston public meetings in 2021

Redevelopment Agency

The Preston Redevelopment Agency is holding a regular meeting to conduct administrative business and review task group activities. The agency will discuss a license involving Eversource.

• Discussion of Eversource License

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a luxury recreational campground development. The body will also review applications for a residential subdivision and the demolition of a building.

• Public hearing for Blue Camp CT, LLC luxury recreational campground at 451, 455 & 495 Route 2
• Application #2021-14 to abate and demolish Pathway Building at 19 Route 12
• Application #2021-10 for 10 lot residential subdivision at 63 Branch Hill Road
• CLA Engineers, Inc. invoice for $1,500.00 regarding Blue Camp CT LLC
• CLA Engineers, Inc. invoice for $600.00 regarding 63 Branch Hill Road

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will meet to elect officers and review the Town Revenue and Status Report. The body will also discuss a plan of action regarding audit findings and the FY 2020-21 Annual Report.

• Election of officers
• Review of Town Revenue and Status Report
• Discussion of Plan of Action - Audit Findings
• Update on FY 2020-21 Annual Report
• Approval of proposed 2022 BOF Regular meeting dates

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance is holding a special meeting to address a vacancy on the board. The agenda includes a period for public comment.

• Board of Finance vacancy

Redevelopment Agency

The agency will conduct a regular meeting including the acceptance of previous minutes and updates from administration and the 1st Selectwoman. Task group activities regarding finance and site operations/clean up are also on the agenda.

• Acceptance of November 10th, 2021 minutes
• Finance task group activity
• Site Operations / Site Clean Up task group activity
• Town Clerk Calendar Request

Redevelopment Agency

The regularly scheduled virtual meeting for November 24, 2021, was canceled due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will review financial reports from the Board of Education and Board of Selectmen. The meeting includes discussions on a road upgrade plan, a draft ordinance for American Rescue Plan funds, and a request for an audit extension.

• Treasurer request for audit extension
• Road Upgrade Plan and BOS draft capital expense plan
• Draft ordinance for American Rescue Plan Act Fund
• BOE interim reports
• Election of officers

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance is holding a special meeting to discuss a vacancy on the board. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Board of Finance vacancy

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission is meeting to discuss several property applications and administrative approvals. The body will review requests for land grading and development projects. Members will also set the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Application #2021-12: Luxury recreational campground at 451, 455 & 495 Route 2
• Application #2021-10: 10 lot residential subdivision at 63 Branch Hill Road
• Application #2021-13: Swale grading for mowing at 12 Wheeler Farm Road
• $60.00 yearly donation for Connecticut Association of Conservation and Inland Wetlands Commissions membership
• Approval of the 2022 Regular Meeting schedule

Redevelopment Agency

The agency is meeting to conduct regular business, including reports from the 1st Selectwoman and administration. The agenda includes updates from task groups focused on finance and site operations/clean up.

• Finance task group activity
• Site Operations / Site Clean Up task group activity

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission is conducting a site walk regarding a comprehensive luxury recreational campground proposal. The property is located at 451, 455 & 495 Connecticut Route 2 and involves Blue Camp CT, LLC and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.

• Site walk for Blue Camp CT, LLC and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
• Proposed luxury recreational campground at 451, 455 & 495 Connecticut Route 2

Redevelopment Agency

The Preston Redevelopment Agency will meet to review minutes and receive reports from administration and the 1st Selectwoman. The body will also discuss task group activities regarding funding, finance, and site operations.

• Review of October 13th, 2021 meeting minutes
• Task group discussion on funding
• Task group discussion on finance
• Task group discussion on site operations and site clean up

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission is meeting to conduct a site walk. The visit concerns a 10 lot residential subdivision.

• Site walk for 10 lot residential subdivision at 63 Branch Hill Road

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance is reviewing financial reports for the town and Board of Education. Members are discussing a plan to set aside annual funds for a comprehensive 10-year revaluation and reviewing bridge repair needs.

• Proposed annual appropriation of $25,000 into the Capital and Non-Recurring Fund for a 2026-27 revaluation
• Approved $5,000 from the Undesignated Fund for Rosemary Rohm to complete asset inventory and assist the Treasurer
• Discussion of bridge repairs including the Lincoln Park Bridge
• Report of $685,000 in federal COVID relief funds to be spent by December 2026
• Review of a draft ordinance for the American Rescue Plan Act Fund

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission is reviewing several land-use applications, including a luxury recreational campground and a 10-lot subdivision. The body will also consider a bond return and appointments to the commission.

• Application #2021-12: Luxury recreational campground at 451, 455 & 495 Route 2
• Application #2021-10: 10 lot residential subdivision at 63 Branch Hill Road
• Application #2021-09: 4 bedroom single family residence at 105 Lewis Road
• $1,000 bond return for Matt Frantz at 222 Route 164
• Notice of Violation and Cease & Desist for property at 12 Wheeler Farm Road

Redevelopment Agency

The Redevelopment Agency will meet to review task group activities and new business. The agenda includes discussions on funding, finance, and site operations.

• Eversource Use Request
• Task group activity regarding funding
• Task group activity regarding finance
• Task group activity regarding site operations and site clean up

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education will conduct a virtual meeting to review various district updates. Discussions include summer program reviews, rising costs for nutrition programs, and COVID vaccine validation.

• Summer Program Review
• Rising Costs to School Child Nutrition Programs and Food Chain Disruption
• COVID Vaccine Validation Update
• Policy 1120 Community Relations review
• Capital Improvement expenditure/projection information

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to introduce the Interim Finance/Business Operations Team. The committee will also discuss a bus replacement strategy and a bond package request.

• Introduction of Interim Finance/Business Operations Team
• Bus Replacement Strategy
• Bond Package Request

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special workshop meeting. The sole purpose of the session is to discuss the Affordable Housing Plan.

• Discussion of the Affordable Housing Plan

Redevelopment Agency

The Preston Redevelopment Agency is meeting to review task group activities regarding funding, finance, and site operations. The body will enter an executive session to discuss a draft amendment to the Property Disposition and Development Agreement for the sale of Preston Riverwalk to the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority.

• Executive session regarding the sale of Preston Riverwalk to the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
• Task group reports on funding, finance, and site operations/clean up

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Commission will review applications for an inground pool at 99 Middle Road and agriculture near wetlands at 12 Wheeler Farm Road. The meeting also addresses two violation notices regarding property clean-up and agricultural activity.

• Application #2021-08: Inground pool with safety fence at 99 Middle Road
• Application #2021-06: Agriculture and fruit trees near wetlands at 12 Wheeler Farm Road
• Permit renewal for gravel excavation and fill deposit at 19 Route 12
• Violation notice for property clean-up at 212 Route 2
• Cease & Desist and violation notice for 12 Wheeler Farm Road

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will review the interim plan for the Director of Finance and School Business Operations following John Spang's resignation. The body will also consider a $5,000 request for capital asset inventory and a ten-year revaluation funding set-aside.

• Request for $5,000 for capital asset inventory and FY19-20 audit corrective action
• Discussion of ten-year reval funding set aside
• Review of interim Director of Finance and School Business Operations plan
• Candidacy of Kayla Thompson for alternate member vacancy
• BOS financial report regarding bridge repairs

Redevelopment Agency

The Preston Redevelopment Agency is holding a special meeting to discuss a financial assistance proposal from the DECD dated September 2021.

• DECD Financial Assistance Proposal (September 2021)

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education will meet virtually to review superintendent updates and a financial expenditure report. The agenda includes reports on the Director of Finance transition and vaccine accountability procedures.

• Director of Finance transition report by John Spang
• Expenditure/Projection Report
• Update on Governor Lamont's nomination of Charlene Russell-Tucker as Education Commissioner
• Discussion on vaccine accountability procedure and extended administrative authority

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to review fiscal year 2021 and 2022 budget updates, including staffing adjustments. The committee will also discuss capital projects and a bond package request for November submission to the Board of Finance.

• FY21 and FY22 budget updates
• Staffing-related budget adjustments
• PPMS Repaving near-term capital project
• Bus Replacement Strategy update
• Bond Package Request for November submission to BOF

Redevelopment Agency

The agency will meet to review task group activities and conduct general administration. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports.

• Task group reports on funding
• Task group reports on finance
• Task group reports on site operations and site clean up

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to address two specific property and regulatory matters. The body will review a request to modify a conservation easement and a proposed zoning text amendment.

• Request by Nick Rankin to modify conservation easement at 101 & 107 Hollowell Road (Subdivision #2-05, Weduco Farms Subdivision)
• Zoning Text Amendment Application #2021-02 to add Section 26 regarding a temporary and limited moratorium on cannabis establishments

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss a zoning text amendment to create a temporary moratorium on cannabis establishments. The body will also review several property-specific requests and draft regulations.

• Public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment #2021-02 to add Section 26 Temporary and Limited Moratorium on Cannabis Establishments
• Grant application for $15,000.00 to the Department of Housing for an Affordable Housing Plan
• Request from Nick Rankin to modify a conservation easement at 101 & 107 Hollowell Road
• Discussion on storage of Storm Vegetation Debris on SCRRRA property, Route 12
• Review of draft Short-Term Rental Regulations and draft Subdivision Regulations

Redevelopment Agency

The regularly scheduled virtual meeting of the Preston Redevelopment Agency for August 25, 2021, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for August 24 has been cancelled. It has been rescheduled as a Special Meeting for August 31, 2021.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance met to review town revenue status, school financial reports, and government budget updates. Discussion included the progress of audit findings and the status of various bond packages. New business items include a coronavirus relief grant and an invoice from King, King & Associates.

• Coronavirus Relief Fund Grant ($149,000)
• Invoice from King, King & Associates ($6,500)
• Board of Education parking lot paving bid ($150,000)
• Status of 2005-18 Bond Packages
• FY 20-21 Additional Funding for interim statistical reval – Visions

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will discuss a proposed zoning amendment regarding a moratorium on cannabis establishments. The body is also reviewing bond releases and a permit renewal for gravel excavation.

• Zoning Text Amendment #2021-02: Temporary and Limited Moratorium on Cannabis Establishments
• Permit renewal for gravel excavation and fill deposit at 19 Route 12
• $500.00 bond release for house and utilities at 175 Route 164
• $500.00 bond release for storage shed at 22 Branch Hill Road
• Notice of Violation and Cease & Desist for agriculture and fruit trees at 12 Wheeler Farm Road

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting to discuss specific educational and scheduling updates. The body will review grades PK/K and a revised 2021-2022 school calendar.

• Review and discussion of Grades PK/K
• Discussion of revised 2021-2022 school calendar

Redevelopment Agency

The agency is meeting to conduct regular business, including reports from the 1st Selectwoman and administration. The agenda includes updates from task groups focused on finance and site operations.

• Review of July 28th, 2021 meeting minutes
• Finance task group activity
• Site Operations / Site Clean Up task group activity

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education will meet to review superintendent reports on masking and school reopening. The body will also discuss ARPA and ARP/ESSER funding and review Policy 4121 regarding substitute teachers.

• Discussion on masking, unmasking, and re-opening
• Updates on ARPA and ARP/ESSER funds
• Review of Policy 4121 Substitute Teachers
• Flexibilities for CT Guidelines for Educator Evaluation 2017 for 2021-2022
• Expenditure and projection report from Director of Finance

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education Finance Committee will meet to discuss the starting budget and allocations for FY22. The committee will also review updates on the FY21 reports and an audit update. Discussions will include capital projects and the school bus replacement strategy.

• FY22 starting budget and allocations
• PPMS Repaving project
• School bus replacement strategy and emerging needs
• FY21 June/July reports
• Audit update

Redevelopment Agency

The Preston Redevelopment Agency will meet to discuss task group activities. The agenda includes updates on funding, finance, and site operations and clean up.

• Task group activity regarding funding
• Task group activity regarding finance
• Task group activity regarding site operations and site clean up

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will review several items including a bond release for a new entry drive at 397 Route 2. Discussion includes draft regulations for short-term rentals, subdivisions, and a moratorium on cannabis establishments.

• Bond release for Site Plan #2019-02a at 397 Route 2
• Modification of conservation easement for 101 & 107 Hollowell Road
• Draft Subdivision Regulations
• Draft Short-Term Rental Regulations
• Draft Amendment for Temporary and Limited Moratorium on Cannabis establishments

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will discuss the status of FY20-21 audit field work and the 2005-18 bond packages. The body is also reviewing a funding request from the Conservation Commission and PZC for a land purchase with the Avalonia Land Trust.

• Funding request from Conservation Commission and PZC for land purchase with Avalonia Land Trust
• King, King and Associates engagement letter for FY 20-21 Audit
• Status update on 2005-18 Bond Packages
• Review of Town Revenue and Status Report
• Review of BOE and BOS Financial Reports

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission will review applications for property modifications and conservation easements. The body is also addressing notices of violation and cease and desist orders for two properties.

• Bond requirement discussion for 6-lot subdivision at 583 Route 164
• Notice of Violation for 212 Route 2
• Notice of Violation and Cease & Desist for 12 Wheeler Farm Road
• Application #2021-06 for fruit trees at 12 Wheeler Farm Road
• Conservation easement releases for 101 & 107 Hollowell Road

Redevelopment Agency

The regularly scheduled virtual meeting for July 14, 2021, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 24.

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education will meet virtually to discuss superintendent updates and financial reports. The agenda includes reviews of ARP and summer school status and the approval of a bid.

• Approval of Bid
• Budget Reports
• ARP Update
• Summer School Update

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education is meeting in a virtual executive session. The body will discuss a public employee's performance and the district's security strategy.

• Discussion of public employee employment, performance, and evaluation
• Discussion of security strategy

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY 21 update and current capital projects. The body will also review long-term capital planning, specifically focusing on a school bus strategy and a list of emerging capital needs.

• FY 21 Update
• Current Capital Projects
• School Bus Strategy Review/Path Forward
• Emerging Capital Needs List

Redevelopment Agency

The agency will meet to review task group activities and conduct general administration. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports.

• Task group activity regarding funding
• Task group activity regarding finance
• Task group activity regarding site operations and site clean up

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a zoning permit renewal for excavation and fill. The body will also discuss draft regulations for subdivisions and short-term rentals.

• Zoning Permit Application #2021-04 for excavation and deposit of fill renewal at 16 Pendleton Road
• Request from Nick Rankin to modify conservation easement at 101 & 107 Hollowell Road
• Review of Draft Subdivision Regulations
• Review of Draft Short-Term Rental Regulations
• Alternate appointment of Fred Eddy

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Commission will review a two-year extension request for the Gas Station & Market project at 212 Route 2. Members will also discuss conservation easement releases for properties at 101 & 107 Hollowell Road.

• Two-year extension request for IW project #2019-01 at 212 Route 2 (Gas Station & Market)
• Conservation easement releases for 101 & 107 Hollowell Road
• Inland Wetlands Application #2021-06 regarding fruit trees near wetlands at 12 Wheeler Farm Road
• Notice of Violation and Cease & Desist for 12 Wheeler Farm Road

Preston Board of Education

The Preston Board of Education is holding an open forum to gather public suggestions on priorities for reopening schools next year. The body is seeking ideas on how to use American Recovery Plan: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP: ESSER) federal funds.

• Public brainstorming on the use of ARP: ESSER federal funds
• Discussion of the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Service Plan

Redevelopment Agency

The regularly scheduled virtual meeting for June 9, 2021, was canceled. The cancellation occurred due to an overlap with a special Board of Finance budget meeting.

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education scheduled a virtual meeting to conduct business in executive session. The agenda includes discussions regarding attorney-client privileged information and the employment, performance, and evaluation of a public employee.

• Discussion of attorney-client privileged information
• Discussion concerning employment, performance, and evaluation of a public employee

Preston Board of Education

The Board of Education will receive reports on an equity audit and various educational partnerships. Members will review the school reopening plan and the ARP ESSER calendar and committee.

• Review of school reopening plan
• Equity Audit report
• Policy 4121 regarding Substitute Teachers
• Capital Improvement: School Re-Lamping
• ARP ESSER review of calendar and committee

Redevelopment Agency

The Preston Redevelopment Agency will meet virtually to conduct regular business. The agenda includes reports from administration and the 1st Selectwoman, as well as task group activity updates.

• Task group activity regarding funding
• Task group activity regarding finance
• Task group activity regarding site operations and site clean up

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss a subdivision application for a property on Route 164. The body will also review draft regulations for short-term rentals and subdivision rules.

• Subdivision Application #2021-01 for 583 Route 164 to create a 6-lot subdivision
• Blight Notification letter for 240 Route 164
• Effective date verification for Zoning Text Amendment #2021-01
• Draft Short-Term Rental Regulations
• Subdivision Regulations

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission is meeting to discuss applications for residential and agricultural projects. The body will also address several notices of violation and cease and desist orders.

• Application #2021-06: fruit trees at 12 Wheeler Farm Road
• Application #2021-05: single family home at 25 Tanglewood Drive Extension
• Notice of Violation and Cease & Desist letter to David Sasarak
• Notice of Violation and Cease & Desist resolution for 12 Wheeler Farm Road

Redevelopment Agency

The regularly scheduled virtual meeting for May 12, 2021, was canceled. This cancellation occurred due to an overlap with a special Board of Finance budget meeting.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and discuss a 6-lot subdivision and two zoning text amendments. These items include changes to farming definitions and residential use in the Resort Commercial District.

• Subdivision Application #2021-01: 6-lot subdivision at 583 Route 164
• Zoning Text Amendment #2021-01: Farming definitions for 17 Hewitt Road to include single family homes and accessory apartments
• Amendment to Section 10.3: Proposed residential use in the Resort Commercial District

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission is meeting to conduct a site walk. The visit concerns a Notice of Violation and Cease & Desist for a property at 12 Wheeler Farm Road.

• Site walk at 12 Wheeler Farm Road regarding Notice of Violation and Cease & Desist

Redevelopment Agency

The agency is meeting to review task group activities regarding funding, finance, and site operations. The agenda also includes discussions on conflicts of interest and the schedule for meetings after May 19th.

• Task group activity on funding
• Task group activity on finance
• Task group activity on site operations and site clean up
• Discussion on conflict of interest
• Planning for meetings post May 19th

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a new subdivision and a zoning text amendment. The body will also review several zoning permit applications for residential modifications and business uses.

• Public hearing for Subdivision Application #2021-01 to create a 6-lot subdivision at 583 Route 164
• Zoning Text Amendment #2021-01 for residential use in Resort Commercial District at 17 Hewitt Road
• Zoning Permit Application #2021-01 to add a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen at 214 Old Jewett City Road
• Zoning Permit Application #2021-03 for home baking sales at 374 Old Jewett City Road
• Bond release reduction for 20 seasonal campsites at 53 Hollowell Road

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The commission will review several wetland applications, including a single-family home near wetlands at 25 Tanglewood Drive Extension. The agenda also includes discussion of a man-made pond project at 216 Route 2A and a 6 lot subdivision at 583 Route 164. Additionally, the commission will address notices of violation and cease and desist orders regarding Mark and Mrs. Desjardins.

• Application #2021-05: Single-family home near wetlands at 25 Tanglewood Drive Extension
• Old Business: Pond modification at 216 Route 2A
• Old Business: 6 lot subdivision at 583 Route 164
• Old Business: New single-family residence near wetlands at 47 Doolittle Road
• Violations & Orders: Notice of Violation and Cease and Desist for Mr. and Mrs. Mark Desjardins

Redevelopment Agency

The regularly scheduled virtual meeting for April 14, 2021, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 28.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to address two specific matters. The body will hear from Gary Piszczek regarding a request by Avalonia to purchase Open Space and discuss funding for the POCD.

• Gary Piszczek presentation on Avalonia's request for purchase of Open Space
• Request for funding for POCD

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission is meeting to conduct two site walks. These visits are to review proposals for a man-made pond and a residential subdivision.

• Site walk at 216 Route 2A regarding filling a man-made pond to create a larger one
• Site walk for Application #2021-03 at 583 Route 164 to create a 6-lot subdivision

Redevelopment Agency

The Redevelopment Agency will meet virtually to review minutes and receive updates from administration and the 1st Selectman. The body will also discuss task group activities regarding funding, finance, and site operations.

• Discussion of funding task group activity
• Discussion of finance task group activity
• Discussion of site operations and site clean up

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing a subdivision application for a property at 583 Route 164. The body is also discussing transient vacation rentals, subdivision regulations, and the 2024 Plan of Conservation & Development.

• Subdivision Application #2021-01: 6-lot subdivision at 583 Route 164
• Scheduling of public hearing for April 27, 2021
• Discussion on transient vacation rentals
• Review of Subdivision Regulations
• Request from Jerry Grabarek and Ken Zachem regarding Zoning Regulations Section 9.1.17 and Section 10.3.8

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission is meeting to discuss two new applications for property development and one ongoing request to modify a man-made pond. The body will also review the Wetlands Agent Report for February 11 through March 11, 2021.

• Application #2021-03: 6-lot subdivision at 583 Route 164
• Application #2021-04: New single-family residence and site improvements at 47 Doolittle Road
• Request to fill a man-made pond and create a larger man-made pond at 216 Route 2A

Redevelopment Agency

The regularly scheduled virtual meeting for March 10, 2021, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 24.

Redevelopment Agency

The agency will meet to review task group activities regarding funding, finance, and site operations. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and administrative reports.

• Task group activity on funding
• Task group activity on finance
• Task group activity on site operations and site clean up

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will meet to review communications regarding the Planned Industrial (PI) District and 88 Hollowell Road. The body will also discuss subdivision regulation amendments, driveway grade requirements, and transient vacation rentals.

• Amendments to the Subdivision Regulations
• Discussion on transient vacation rentals
• Eight percent grade requirements for driveways
• Communications regarding 88 Hollowell Road
• POCD 2024 Schedule

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission is reviewing several applications regarding land use. Items include a selective timber harvest at 520 Route 165 and a proposal to modify man-made ponds at 216 Route 2A.

• Application #2021-02: Selective Timber Harvest at 520 Route 165
• Application for property at 216 Route 2A to fill one man-made pond and create a larger one
• Application #2021-01: Residential construction near wetlands at 6 Stanton Lane

Redevelopment Agency

The regularly scheduled virtual meeting for February 10, 2021, was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 24.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a special exception to convert a residence into an accessory farm business at Maple Lane Farms. The commission will also review a resubdivision application to create two lots at 35 Watson Road.

• Special Exception Application #2021-01: Allyn Brown III for Maple Lane Farms to convert residence to an Accessory Farm Business
• Resubdivision Application #2020-01: Joshua Koniecko for 35 Watson Road to create a 2 lot resubdivision
• Notification of Violation regarding 215 Route 165
• Cease & Desist regarding 88 Hollowell Road

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission will discuss a residential construction application near wetlands. The body will also work on budget preparation for 2021-2022.

• Inland Wetlands Application #2021-01 for residential construction at 6 Stanton Lane (David Sasarak/A Team Home Performance)
• IWWC 2021-2022 Budget Preparation
• Wetlands Agent Report for December 10, 2020 – January 14, 2021

Redevelopment Agency

The Preston Redevelopment Agency is holding a virtual meeting to review administrative updates and task group activities. The body will discuss the FY22 Budget under new business.

• FY22 Budget discussion
• Task group reports on funding, finance, and site operations/clean up