Sterling
Upcoming
Board of Finance
The Sterling Board of Finance will approve June meeting minutes and review routine financial reports from the treasurer, revenue collector, and selectmen. The board will also discuss budget development plans for the upcoming fiscal year. This agenda is largely procedural boilerplate with no public hearings, contracts, or major policy votes.
- Budget development plans for next year
- Treasurer's financial report
- Revenue collector's grand list collection comparison
- Selectmen's report and citizen inquiry results
Last 30 days
Agricultural Commission
The Sterling Agricultural Commission has cancelled its July 2, 2026 meeting and rescheduled it for July 9, 2026. No business was conducted or discussed at this agenda.
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will discuss updates on proposed ordinances, the Brookfield Husky Solar project's application with the CT Siting Council, and the sale of an old bus. They will also consider a new water filtration system and approve bills and the treasurer's report.
- Update on Brookfield Husky Solar (Verogy) application for CT Siting Council certificate
- Discussion on proposed ordinances update
- Discussion on sale of old bus
- Discussion on water filtration system
- Approval of bills for period June 16-29, 2026
Inland Wetland & Watercourses Commission
The scheduled monthly meeting for June 25, 2026, has been cancelled because there are no agenda items to discuss. The commission will next meet on July 23, 2026.
Family Day Committee
The committee is meeting to review the budget for fireworks and coordinate logistics for upcoming events. Discussions include ticket sales and adjusting the menu for February's dinner.
- Fireworks budget review
- Duck ticket sales
- Breakfast date change
- Changing February dinner from pasta to chicken
Water Pollution Control Authority
The June 17, 2026, meeting of the Sterling Water Pollution Control Authority has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2026.
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will discuss an update on Brookfield Husky Solar LLC's application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility with the CT Siting Council and consider new proposed ordinances. They will also vote on a quote for LED lights and dimmer switches and a driveway construction permit for 641 Margaret Henry Road. Approval of bills and a treasurer's report are on the agenda.
- Discussion on Verogy solar project application to CT Siting Council
- Consider & act on LED lights and dimmer switches quote
- Consider driveway construction permit at 641 Margaret Henry Road
- Discussion on sale of old bus
- Discussion on Industrial Park curb replacement job
The Board approved a revised quote for LED lights and dimmer switches after receiving a more detailed itemization. A driveway construction permit for 641 Margaret Henry Road was also approved. Monthly invoices totaling $58,269.01 were approved. Minutes from April were approved 2-1, while May and June minutes were tabled for amendments.
- Approved amended April 15, 2026 minutes (2-1)
- Tabled May 20, 2026 minutes for amendments (3-0)
- Tabled June 3, 2026 minutes for amendments (3-0)
- Approved LED Lights & Dimmer Switches Quote (3-0)
- Approved driveway construction permit for 641 Margaret Henry Road (3-0)
- Approved monthly invoices totaling $58,269.01 (3-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Sterling Planning & Zoning Commission will review a one-lot subdivision application at 250 Calvin French Road, discuss proposed changes to Section 4.03 regarding non-conforming lots, and address solar regulations under Public Act 25-1.
- Review of 1-lot subdivision application at 250 Calvin French Road
- Discussion of Section 4.03 draft for non-conforming lots
- Review of solar regulations under Public Act 25-1
- Approval of May 18, 2026 regular meeting minutes
- Review of June 2026 Zoning Enforcement Officer report
Water Pollution Control Authority
The WPCA held a public hearing on proposed sewer rates effective July 1, 2026. No members of the public attended and no discussion occurred. The hearing was closed by unanimous vote; no rate decision was made.
- Closed public hearing on sewer rates (3-0)
Water Pollution Control Authority
The minutes record only a listing of proposed sewer rates for various commercial and residential categories effective July 1, 2026, with no motions, approvals, or votes documented. No formal action was taken by the Water Pollution Control Authority.
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance unanimously approved the five-year road resurfacing plan for Dixon Road, Hell Hollow Road, Newport Road, and Snake Meadow Hill Road at a cost of $513,925, and directed the Selectmen to solicit bids. The board also unanimously approved minutes from three prior meetings and added a road resurfacing discussion to the agenda. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were discussion only.
- Approved 5-year road resurfacing plan for $513,925 (4-0)
- Directed Selectmen to solicit bids for road resurfacing (4-0)
- Approved minutes of May 6, 13, and 27, 2026 (4-0)
- Added road resurfacing discussion to agenda (4-0)
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission meeting did not convene because a quorum was not present. No decisions or actions were taken.