Stonington
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K-12 School Building Committee
The Stonington K-12 Building Committee will discuss updates on school facilities and receive a presentation from DRA Architects regarding ongoing or planned projects. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes.
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Update on Stonington Public Schools facilities
- Presentation by DRA Architects on school building matters
Board of Selectmen
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen scheduled for July 8, 2026 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
Housing Authority
The meeting originally scheduled for July 9 has been canceled and moved to July 23 at 4:30 PM. The location remains 45 Sisk Drive in Pawcatuck.
Stonington Beautification Committee
This agenda is a cancellation notice for the Stonington Beautification Committee regular meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026. No items will be discussed or decided.
Housing Authority
The Stonington Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will review minutes and receive reports from the Treasurer and Executive Director. They will get an update on funding for a new 8-unit building. Public comment will be taken.
- Update on funding for new 8-unit building
Board of Selectmen
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen scheduled for November 25, 2026 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
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Shellfish Commission
The regular meeting of the Stonington Shellfish Commission scheduled for July 2, 2026, has been canceled.
Mystic Harbor Management Commission
The July 2, 2026 regular meeting of the Mystic Harbor Management Commission has been canceled. No business will be conducted.
Inland Wetlands and Water Courses Commission
The commission will consider several permit requests including the reconstruction of two Preservation Bridges on Wolfneck Road. Other items include a proposed subdivision of an 11.4-acre parcel and various single-family home construction projects.
- Subdivision of 11.4 acres into six residential lots at 770 Pequot Trail
- Reconstruction of Preservation Bridge no. 137002 on Wolfneck Road
- Reconstruction of Preservation Bridge no. 137003 on Wolfneck Road
- New single-family residence construction on Green Avenue
- Barn construction permit for 190 Farmholme Road
Pawcatuck River Harbor Management Commission
The meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026, was canceled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.
Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting to dedicate the Stonington High School softball field at Spellman Park. This is a ceremonial event featuring remarks from town officials.
- Dedication of Stonington High School Softball Field at Spellman Park
Inland Wetlands and Water Courses Commission
The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission will conduct a site walk to inspect four permit applications. They will view two bridge reconstruction projects on Wolfneck Road, a new single-family residence on Pequotsepos Road Ext, and a barn construction on Farmholme Road. This is a fact-finding visit, not a final decision meeting.
- IW #26-06: Reconstruction of Preservation Bridge no. 137002 on Wolfneck Road
- IW #26-07: Reconstruction of Preservation Bridge no. 137003 on Wolfneck Road
- IW #26-08: Construction of single-family residence, driveway, and drainage repair at 215 Pequotsepos Road Ext
- IW #26-05: Construction of a barn at 190 Farmholme Road
The Inland Wetlands and Water Courses Commission held a site walk for four permit applications: two bridge reconstructions (IW#26-06 and IW#26-07), a single-family residence (IW#26-08), and a barn (IW#26-05). No votes were taken; all applications were received for record only.
- Received IW#26-06 bridge reconstruction permit for record
- Received IW#26-07 bridge replacement permit for record
- Received IW#26-08 residence and drainage permit for record
- Received IW#26-05 barn permit for record
Shellfish Commission
The commission will consider a new aquaculture application for 3.2 acres near Ram Point and a pier construction request on Masons Island. Members will also review water quality status for conditional shellfishing areas and continue updating the Shellfish Management Plan.
- Aquaculture application by Stonington Farms, Inc. (3.2 acres west of Ram Point)
- Pier and dock construction application by Shadblow North LLC on Masons Island
- Water quality review for Outer/Lower Quiambaug Cove and East Mason's Island
- Review of the draft Shellfish Management Plan update
- Training process for the new shellfish warden
Housing Opportunities Commission
The regular meeting of the Housing Opportunities Commission scheduled for June 25, 2026, has been cancelled. No business was conducted.
Waterfront Commission
The Waterfront Commission has issued a notice that its upcoming meeting at the Stonington Human Services Building will not take place.
Board of Selectmen
The Stonington Board of Selectmen will interview a candidate for the Waterfront Commission and vote on reappointments to the Recreation and Flood Prevention boards. The meeting also includes action items to award a contract for the 2027 residential and commercial property revaluation and process a new street number assignment request.
- Award bid for 2027 residential/commercial property revaluation
- Reappoint Recreation Commission member
- Reappoint Flood Prevention, Climate Resilience and Erosion Control Board member
- Interview Waterfront Commission candidate
- Process street number assignment request
The Board unanimously approved two reappointments to local commissions and approved street number assignments for two properties. Most significantly, the Board awarded contracts totaling $315,000 for the 2027 residential and commercial property revaluation projects.
- Approved 2027 residential revaluation bid to Melissa Baer Appraisal for $180,000 (unanimous)
- Approved 2027 commercial revaluation bid to Lawrence Revaluation Services for $135,000 (unanimous)
- Approved street number assignments for 857/859 Pequot Trail and 36 Nautilus Way (unanimous)
- Reappointed Jennifer Norcross to Recreation Commission (unanimous)
- Reappointed Eric Garofano to Flood Prevention, Climate Resilience and Erosion Control Board (unanimous)
Water Pollution Control Authority
The regular WPCA meeting scheduled for June 23, 2026, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided.
- Meeting canceled
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will review a zoning map amendment for Readco Holdings and Readco Hookset to add office and light manufacturing buildings. The board will also discuss the 2026 Plan of Conservation and Development and the creation of a new Open Space Plan.
- Zoning Map Amendment for 511 Liberty Street (office and light manufacturing buildings)
- 2026 Plan of Conservation and Development
- Process for adopting a new Open Space Plan
- Installation of signs on Town open space properties
- Discussion of invasive species in Stonington
Waterfront Commission
This special meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a brief mention of the Town Dock project. No specific contracts, rezonings, or public hearings are listed. The commission will gather at the Town Dock to review project updates.
- Town Dock project discussion
Climate Change Task Force
The Climate Change Task Force will discuss the 25 Year Energy Plan, the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) action items, and the Sustainability and Resiliency Plan. They will also review town solar initiatives and receive liaison reports from Planning & Zoning and other boards.
- Discussion of 25 Year Energy Plan
- POCD action items for CCTF
- Sustainability and Resiliency Plan discussion
- Town Solar Initiatives discussion
- Liaison reports from Planning & Zoning and Flood Prevention Board
The Climate Change Task Force held a regular meeting, discussing the 25-Year Energy Plan, POCD action items, and solar initiatives. No formal decisions or votes were made; the only motion was to adjourn.
- No substantive decisions made
- Motion to adjourn passed at 6:23 PM
Masons Island Fire District
This is a standard monthly meeting with approval of prior minutes, financial reports, and committee updates. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.
Flood Prevention, Climate Resilience and Erosion Control Board
The board will review minutes from May, hear updates on the Stormwater Authority Project, receive reports from members and alternates on various projects, and get liaison reports from the Climate Change Task Force and the Town Zoning Regulations Update. New business and public comments are also on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from 19 May 2026
- Old Business: Stormwater Authority Project
- Reports from members and alternate members on projects
- Liaison Report: Climate Change Task Force
- Liaison Report: Town Zoning Regulations Update
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will hear presentations on the Liberty Crossing Development and Stonington Village project. They will also discuss goals and updates on the Stoningtoni649 initiative and Shore Line East. Public comment will be taken.
- Liberty Crossing Development presentation by David Orwasher and Ken Cartelli of Breslin Realty
- Stonington Village project update by Michael Lech of Readco
- Goals discussion to align on next steps and accountable owners
- Stoningtoni649 upcoming content discussion
- Shore Line East update
Stonington Beautification Committee
The Stonington Beautification Committee will discuss updates on several local memorial projects, including the Pawcatuck Veterans Memorial and the Old Mystic Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Members will also review plans for future signage along Mechanic Street and receive an update on an upcoming rain barrel fundraiser. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public comment periods.
- Update on the VFW Memorial Pawcatuck Project and sponsor letter
- Discussion of future signage for Mechanic Street beautification
- Update on the Amtrak retaining wall project on Mechanic Street
- Rain barrel fundraiser pickup scheduled for June 24
- Review of the Old Mystic Vietnam Veterans Memorial status
Quiambaug Fire District
The Board of Directors will meet to discuss the district's financial and administrative operations. Key agenda items include a professional services proposal and an investment presentation.
- Proposal from Fiorita, Kornhaas & Company, PC for 2026
- Investment presentation with Mr. Danesh from Charles Schwab
- Update on transition with HFM
- Approval of bills
Charter Revision Commission
The Stonington Charter Revision Commission is discussing multiple potential changes to the town charter, including adopting term limits, making the charter gender-neutral, redrawing voting districts, and setting a $5,000 threshold for town property sales. They will also consider eliminating or consolidating various boards and commissions, and reviewing constable positions. Public comments will be heard.
- Review of term limit question for officials
- Gender neutrality in charter language
- Review of voting districts
- Threshold for selling town real property over $5,000
- Consolidation/elimination of various boards and commissions