Voluntown public meetings in 2025

Economic Development Commission

The Voluntown Economic Development Commission will hear citizen comments, approve the June 12 and November 20, 2025 meeting minutes, receive several committee reports, and consider the town's budget along with any old or new business items.

• Approve minutes from June 12, 2025 and November 20, 2025
• Farmers Market report – presented by M. Simmons
• Facebook/EDC Website/Voluntown.Biz report – presented by T. Hanson
• Business Development/P&Z report – presented by M. Simmons
• Budget discussion

The Economic Development Commission approved the November 21, 2025 minutes (with one amendment) and the June 12, 2025 minutes, each unanimously. It decided not to reapply for the Community Investment Fund grant at this time. A motion to apply for the Eastern Connecticut Tourism grant, limited to $3,000, was approved unanimously.

• Approved November 21, 2025 minutes with amendment (unanimous)
• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved application for Eastern Connecticut Tourism grant up to $3,000 (unanimous)
• Decided not to reapply for Community Investment Fund grant (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet in a special session to discuss new business. The agenda includes an executive session specifically for the hiring of new personnel.

• Executive session regarding the hiring of new personnel

The Board of Selectmen entered an executive session to discuss hiring new personnel. A motion to hire Millie Hullizer for the Town Clerk and Town Hall Aid position was approved unanimously. Her start date is set for December 22. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved hiring of Millie Hullizer as Town Clerk and Town Hall Aid (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Voluntown Board of Selectmen will discuss a new public works policy for street cleaning and catch basin cleanings. They will also consider tax refunds and several appointments to town committees and boards. Finance reports and a local traffic authority item on electric car chargers are also on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the 11/10 Board of Selectmen meeting and the 11/17 Special Board of Selectmen meeting
• New policy for street cleaning and catch basin cleanings
• Electric car chargers item from the Local Traffic Authority
• Tax refunds
• Appointments to the Elderly Committee, EDC, Board of Trustees, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Transfer Station

The Selectmen approved the minutes from the November 10 and November 17 meetings. They approved a series of tax refunds for several residents. The board also confirmed appointments and reappointments to the Elderly Commission, Economic Development Committee, TVCC, Zoning Board of Appeals, and the town Recreation and Transfer Station boards.

• Approved minutes of the 11/10 Board of Selectmen Meeting and the 11/17 Special Board of Selectmen Meeting
• Approved tax refunds for Nissan Infiniti ($243.03, $191.14), Ruth and David Swanick Jr. ($15.95), Kelly Trojanowski ($114.24, $189.47), and Terry and Jerry Williams ($213.42)
• Approved appointment of Tracey Hansen to the Elderly Committee (term ending 07/01/2027)
• Approved appointment of Pam Deveau to the Economic Development Committee (term ending 11/15/2029)
• Approved appointment of Valerie Muschiano to the Elderly Commission (term ending 07/01/2026)
• Approved reappointment of Anthony Madeira to the TVCC
• Approved appointment of Elizabeth Donahue Jenkins to fill the vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Approved appointment of Melinda Bryan to the Recreation Board (term ending 01/01/2029) and the Transfer Station Board (term ending 12/31/2027)

Inland Wetland Commission

The commission will meet to conduct routine business and schedule its meeting dates for the upcoming year. No specific project applications or regulatory changes are listed on the agenda.

• Scheduling of next year's meetings

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will review the Gate Street Master Plan and maintenance needs for Constitution Field. The body will also discuss adult pickleball and youth basketball. Planning for the Snowflake Breakfast and 2026 Trunk or Treat is on the agenda.

• Gate Street Master Plan
• Constitution Field baseball fence repair
• Constitution Field gate lock
• Adult Pickleball extension
• Youth Basketball

The commission approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. A motion to allocate up to $40 for adult pickleball line‑tape was approved unanimously. The Scouts’ request to reserve the town gazebo for their Tree Lighting on December 13 was approved pending a use form, also by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved up to $40 purchase for adult pickleball tape (unanimous)
• Approved Scouts gazebo reservation for 12/13 pending use form (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Voluntown/Sterling Transfer Station

The commission will meet to review the draft financial statements for the Voluntown/Sterling Transfer Station. The body will also establish its meeting schedule for 2026.

• Review of Voluntown/Sterling Financial Statements Draft
• Establishment of 2026 meeting schedule
• Review of expense report

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the September 24 meeting, authorized a $6,700 roll‑off dumpster purchase (plus $600 delivery), and approved the 2026 meeting schedule. A request to record meetings via a phone app for accessibility was also approved. The purchase of a replacement PC was tabled, and the commission allowed the town official to use his judgment for a propane heater thermostat repair.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $6,700 roll‑off dumpster purchase plus $600 delivery (unanimous)
• Tabled purchase of replacement PC for Transfer Station office
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved recording meetings via phone app for hearing impairment (unanimous)
• Authorized Tony Lusitani to use best judgment for propane heater thermostat repair

Economic Development Commission

The Voluntown Economic Development Commission meeting will hear citizen comments and guest reports. Committee members will present updates on the Farmers Market, the town’s Facebook/EDC website, business development and permitting, the Easter in Connecticut tourism event, and the trails map. The agenda also includes a discussion of the commission’s budget and any old or new business items.

• Farmers Market report – M. Simmons
• Facebook/EDC Website/Voluntown.Biz report – T. Hanson
• Business Development/P&Z report – M. Simmons
• Easter in Connecticut Tourism report – T. Hanson
• Trails Map report – J. Wesa

The commission reached a consensus not to renew the $100 membership at this time, leaving open the possibility of future renewal. The commissioners also agreed to approve the meeting schedule for 2026 and to submit it to the Town Clerk. No other formal actions were taken; other items were discussed for possible future work.

• Consensus not to renew $100 membership (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule; to be submitted to Town Clerk (consensus)

Elderly Commission

The Voluntown Elderly Commission will approve minutes from September 15, 2025, and review reports from the Agent for the Elderly and the Gate Street Recreation Complex Planning Committee. The body will also consider a request from the Voluntown Seniors Group and approve the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approval of September 15, 2025, minutes
• Agent for the Elderly Report
• Gate Street Recreation Complex Planning Committee Report
• Request from Voluntown Seniors Group
• Approval of 2026 Schedule of Meetings

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting on November 17, 2025. They will approve the previous meeting's minutes, receive reports from Public Works, the Local Traffic Authority, and Finance. The meeting includes consideration of an appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals and a reappointment to the Economic Development Commission. No other specific actions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals
• Reappointment to Economic Development Commission
• Public Works Report
• Local Traffic Authority report
• Finance Report

The Board of Selectmen filled a vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals by appointing Valerie Muschiano. They also reappointed Thomas Plunket to the Economic Development Commission. Both appointments were approved by a unanimous motion.

• Appointed Valerie Muschiano to Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Reappointed Thomas Plunket to Economic Development Commission (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustrees

The Library Board will approve the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting, including the State Regulatory Policy. It will discuss reports on finances and the Library Director, and add the Voluntown Library Fund Policy to the policy manual. New business includes setting 2026 meeting dates and electing interim and next year's officers.

• Approval of minutes from 10/09/25 (including State Regulatory Policy)
• Addition of Voluntown Library Fund Policy to the Policy Manual
• Setting meeting dates for 2026
• Election of interim and next year's officers

The Library Board approved the October 2025 minutes, the financial report for July‑November 2025, and the Library Director’s report, all unanimously. It also assigned Julie to arrange a service certificate for Sandra and elected interim officers: Darlena as Chair, Julie as Vice Chair, Bonnie as Secretary, and Shawna as Treasurer.

• Approved October 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report for 7/1/25‑11/12/25 (unanimous)
• Accepted Library Director’s report (unanimous)
• Assigned Julie to arrange a certificate honoring Sandra (unanimous)
• Appointed Darlena as interim Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Julie as interim Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Bonnie as interim Secretary (unanimous)
• Appointed Shawna as interim Treasurer (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the subdivision application submitted by Volken LLC for 100 North Shore Road. The commission will also consider continuing the discussion of this same application from the September 10 meeting. Routine items include approval of the September 10 meeting minutes, scheduling next year’s meeting, and staff reports.

• Public hearing on 100 North Shore Rd subdivision application (Volken LLC)
• Continuance of September 10 meeting item for the same subdivision
• Approval of minutes from the September 10 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
• Scheduling of next year’s Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
• Staff reports: ZEO Report and Planner Report

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss Public Works policies regarding street and catch basin cleaning, as well as snow and ice updates. The board will also review reports from the Finance Director and Treasurer.

• Policy for street cleaning and catch basin cleanings
• Snow and Ice policy updates
• Tax Refunds

The Board gave unanimous approval to the updated Snow and Ice Control Policy. The street‑cleaning and catch‑basin disposal policy was taken up for its first reading and sent to the new Board for further consideration. Tax refunds of $80.99 to William Greenwood, $12.20 to Penny Dermody and $250.00 to Justin Phillips were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Snow and Ice Control Policy (unanimous)
• First reading of street cleaning & catch basin disposal policy; forwarded to new Board
• Approved tax refunds: $80.99 to William Greenwood, $12.20 to Penny Dermody, $250.00 to Justin Phillips (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Voluntown Recreation Commission will discuss the Gate Street Master Plan, consider repairs to the baseball fence at Constitution Field, and evaluate an extension of adult pickleball. The meeting will also announce upcoming community events, including a Snowflake Breakfast, a Holiday Wreath Class, and the 2026 Trunk or Treat. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Gate Street Master Plan
• Baseball fence repair at Constitution Field
• Adult pickleball extension
• Snowflake Breakfast event
• Holiday Wreath Class

The Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the October 1 meeting. It allocated up to $250 for fence‑tie purchases for Constitution Field, approved using the VES gym for adult pickleball sessions from November 17 to February 23, and allocated up to $500 for cookies and possible face painting at the Snowflake Breakfast. The Holiday Wreath Class will not be held this year.

• Approved October 1 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved allocation up to $250 for fence ties at Constitution Field (all in favor)
• Approved use of VES gym for Adult Pickleball Mondays 11/17‑2/23 (all in favor)
• Approved allocation up to $500 for Snowflake Breakfast cookies and possible face painting (all in favor)
• Holiday Wreath Class cancelled for this year (decision)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance application for property at 100 North Shore Road. The board will also discuss the scheduling of meetings for the following year.

• Public hearing for Volken LLC regarding minimum street frontage and rear lots at 100 North Shore Road

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for minimum street frontage for Volken LLC's property at 100 North Shore Road. The board also approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting and adopted the schedule for next year's monthly meetings. No public comments were made on the variance application.

• Approved variance for minimum street frontage (unanimous)
• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved next year's meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to review financial reports and address new business. The agenda includes the processing of tax refunds and the scheduling of a swearing-in ceremony.

• School bus stop ahead sign via Local Traffic Authority
• Tax refunds
• Scheduling of swearing-in ceremony
• Finance Director's and Treasurer's reports

The Selectmen unanimously approved tax refunds of $36.26 to John Palmer and $21.76 and $27.35 to Scott Davidson. They set the swearing‑in ceremony for the new board on November 10 and scheduled the first meeting of the new board for November 25. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved tax refunds: John Palmer $36.26; Scott Davidson $21.76 and $27.35 (unanimous)
• Scheduled swearing‑in ceremony for November 10 and first new board meeting for November 25

Elderly Commission

The Elderly Commission will approve the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes, hear the Agent for the Elderly report and updates from the Gate Street Recreation Complex Planning Committee, and consider a request from the Voluntown Seniors Group. No formal decisions are listed; items are for discussion and information.

• Approval of September 15, 2025 minutes
• Agent for the Elderly report presented by Kelcey Martin
• Gate Street Recreation Complex Planning Committee report by M. Sullivan
• Commission website update by K. Hudson and Kelcey Martin
• Request from Voluntown Seniors Group

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review the CTDOT response to traffic concerns on routes 138 and 165 and consider installing speed flashing signs from the T2 Center. They will also approve the minutes from the September 30 special meeting, receive finance reports, and discuss tax refunds and a driveway project on Bassett Mills. Additional items include a DEEP notice for public comment on a wake boat and surf study.

• Approval of minutes from the 9/30 Board of Selectmen special meeting
• CTDOT response to 138/165 traffic concerns
• Speed flashing signs from T2 Center
• Finance Director's report and Treasurer's report
• Tax refunds and driveway project at 24 Bassett Mills

The Board of Selectmen unanimously adopted the Voluntown Library Fund Policy, defining the fund under GAAP and GASB standards. They also approved tax refunds for four taxpayers, returned a $1,000 bond for a driveway permit after inspection, and set the 2026 meeting schedule for the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. No changes to traffic control were approved.

• Approved minutes from 9/30/25 with amendment (unanimous)
• Added Library Fund Policy to agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Voluntown Library Fund Policy (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds for Nicole Barrett, Robert Resor, Burton Jermstrom, Nissan Infiniti LT LLC (unanimous)
• Returned $1,000 bond for driveway permit at 24 Bassett Mills Road (unanimous)
• Set 2026 Board of Selectmen meeting schedule: second and fourth Tuesdays at 6:00 PM (unanimous)
• No traffic control changes recommended by CTDOT (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:37 PM (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustrees

The Voluntown Public Library Board of Trustees will review policies related to the Freedom to Read Bill and a draft for the Voluntown Library Fund Policy. The board will also discuss amending the Policy Manual regarding the hiring of the Library Director.

• Review of Collection Development, Library Program and Display, and Materials Reconsideration policies
• Voluntown Library Fund Policy Draft
• Amendment to Board of Trustees duties regarding Library Director hiring
• Establishment of 2026 meeting dates

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Voluntown Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for October 8, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. The commission will reconvene on November 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Voluntown Town Hall.

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will approve the meeting minutes and hear the Treasurer’s Report. It will discuss several ongoing projects, including the Gate Street Master Plan, playground apron repairs at Constitution Field, and lighting upgrades for basketball courts, the pavilion, and the baseball field fence. New business will cover a volleyball matter involving Andrea Kelley and upcoming community events.

• Gate Street Master Plan
• Playground apron repairs at Constitution Field
• Basketball court lighting upgrade
• Baseball field fence installation
• Pavilion lighting upgrade

The Recreation Commission approved several funding motions, including up to $100 for gravel at Constitution Field, an additional $50 payment to Sophie (total $200), up to $60 for pickleball supplies, and up to $150 for two solar lights for the pavilion. It also approved the use of the pavilion for a 1‑mile road race on October 18 and a child’s birthday party on October 25. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Allocated up to $100 for gravel for Constitution Field (unanimous)
• Approved additional $50 payment to Sophie, total $200 (unanimous)
• Allocated up to $60 for pickleball supplies (unanimous)
• Allocated up to $150 for two pavilion solar lights (unanimous)
• Approved pavilion use for 1‑mile road race on Oct 18 (unanimous)
• Approved pavilion use for child’s birthday party on Oct 25 (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review old business items including ARPA funds, the TRIP Grant/Community Connectivity Grant, and the CIF Voluntown Water Study. In new business, they will discuss dairy farm abatements for Gallup farms and Gileau farms, tax refunds, a driveway permit for 89 Lillibridge Ave, and a motor vehicle depreciation schedule. Finance and public works reports will also be presented.

• Dairy Farm Abatements – Gallup farms and Gileau farms
• Tax Refunds
• Driveway Permit – 89 Lillibridge Ave
• Motor vehicle depreciation schedule
• ARPA Funds (old business)

The Selectmen unanimously adopted the Municipal Option under Public Act 25-2 for motor vehicle assessments. They also unanimously approved tax abatements for two dairy farms, approved a list of individual tax refunds, and refunded the deposit for a driveway permit at 89 Lillibridge Ave.

• Approved dairy farm tax abatements for Byron Gallop and Joseph Gileau (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds for Rob Frazier, Andrew Kausch, Arikka and Michael Kalwara, John and Sherrill S (unanimous)
• Refunded deposit for driveway permit at 89 Lillibridge Ave after inspection compliance (unanimous)
• Adopted Municipal Option (Public Act 25-2) for motor vehicle tax assessments (unanimous)

Voluntown/Sterling Transfer Station

The Voluntown/Sterling Transfer Station Commission meeting on September 24, 2025 will consider approval of the June 25 and August 6, 2025 minutes. The agenda includes a citizen comment period, correspondence, and an expense report. New business items are a job posting for a transfer station attendant and the appointment of a bookkeeper. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Approve June 25 and August 6, 2025 minutes
• Review expense report
• Post transfer station attendant job
• Appointment of bookkeeper

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 25 and August 6 meetings. It also approved hiring John Corey as a part‑time transfer station attendant, appointing Crystal Snyder as the new bookkeeper, and obtaining quotes for a new 40‑yard dumpster. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of June 25 and August 6 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved hiring John Corey as part‑time transfer station attendant (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Crystal Snyder as bookkeeper (unanimous)
• Approved getting quotes for a new 40‑yd dumpster (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will review reports on local business development, tourism, and a trails map. The agenda includes updates on the Farmers Market, the EDC website, and committee reports.

• Farmers Market report
• EDC website and Voluntown.Biz update
• Business Development and P&Z report
• Eastern Connecticut Tourism report
• Trails Map presentation

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will hear appeals concerning the 2024 Grand List motor vehicle assessments. The board will also select dates, locations, and times for its 2026 meetings.

• Hearing of 2024 Grand List motor vehicle assessment appeals
• Selection of dates, locations, and times for 2026 Board meetings

The Board of Assessment Appeals accepted the September 2025 minutes unanimously. It set the 2026 spring meeting for March 9 at 5:00 PM and the fall meeting for September 14 at 5:00 PM. The board adjourned the session at 5:50 PM.

• Accepted September 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled Spring 2026 meeting for March 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
• Scheduled Fall 2026 meeting for September 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
• Adjourned meeting at 5:50 PM

Elderly Commission

The Elderly Commission will consider the minutes from the August 18 meeting and hear several reports, including the Agent for the Elderly report and updates from the Gate Street Recreation Complex Planning Committee and the commission website. New business may include updates from the Selectmen, if they are available. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2025
• Agent for the Elderly Report – Kelcey Johnson Martin
• Gate Street Recreation Complex Planning Committee report – M. Sullivan
• Commission website report – K. Hudson
• Updates from Selectmen (if available)

The Voluntown Elderly Commission approved the minutes from the prior meeting as presented. No new business or formal actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 PM.

• Approved previous meeting's minutes

Library Board of Trustrees

The Board will approve the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. It will discuss the fiscal year 25/26 budget, the compensation schedule, and the Special Revenue Fund revision. New business includes filling a resignation vacancy through the Board of Selectmen and reviewing policies related to the Freedom to Read Bill. The meeting will set the next meeting date for October 9, 2025.

• Approval of minutes from 07/10/25
• Fiscal year 25/26 budget discussion
• Compensation Schedule progress
• Special Revenue Fund revision progress
• Resignation and vacancy filled by BOSA; review of Freedom to Read Bill policies

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss tax refunds, employee handbook updates, and a Library Board of Trustees appointment. The meeting includes an executive session regarding employment contracts and the hiring of new employees.

• Tax refunds
• Employee Handbook updates
• Library Board of Trustees appointment
• Employment contracts (Executive Session)
• New employee hires: Tracey L. Hanson and Mark G. Oulton

The Board unanimously approved tax refunds of $9.96 to Robert Edwards and $12.25 to John Harland. It also approved updates to the employee handbook vacation policy, appointed Darlena Loranger to the library board, and hired Crystal Baron as Administrative Assistant and Crystal Synder as Finance Director. Consulting contracts for Julie Zelinsky and Taylor Lussier were approved, and the meeting entered and exited executive session by unanimous vote.

• Approved tax refunds for Robert Edwards ($9.96) and John Harland ($12.25) – unanimous
• Approved update to vacation handout policy in employee handbook – unanimous
• Appointed Darlena Loranger to library board of trustees – unanimous
• Moved into executive session at 1:05 PM – unanimous
• Moved out of executive session at 1:15 PM – unanimous
• Hired Crystal Baron as Town Hall Administrative Assistant – unanimous
• Hired Crystal Synder as Town Hall Finance Director – unanimous
• Approved consulting contracts for Julie Zelinsky and Taylor Lussier – unanimous

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission voted to continue the public hearing on the Volken LLC subdivision application to a special meeting on October 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting were approved with a correction to the roll‑call list. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Continue public hearing for Volken LLC subdivision to Oct 1, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approve August 13, 2025 minutes with roll‑call correction (motion carried)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:06 PM (motion carried)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved two agenda additions, including a road race request, and unanimously approved the race pending a certificate of insurance. They also approved tax refunds, accepted two staff resignations, adopted a revised town‑hall job description, appointed a library board member, and approved an Adult Education and Family Literacy Week proclamation. The September 9 meeting was canceled and the next regular meeting set for September 23.

• Approved addition of road race request to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved road race on Oct 18, conditional on COI (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds for Kevin Palmer ($13.59) and Brian LaRoche ($6.00) (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Finance Director Julie and Land Use Secretary Taylor Lucia (unanimous)
• Approved revised Town Hall Administrative Assistant job description (unanimous)
• Appointed Julia Zalinski to Library Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Adult Education and Family Literacy Week (Sept 15‑19, 2025) (unanimous)
• Canceled Sep 9 meeting; set next meeting for Sep 23 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss new and old business. The primary item for consideration is a subdivision application for 100 North Shore Rd.

• Subdivision application for 100 North Shore Rd (Tim Hollister)

The commission approved the minutes from the April 2025 meeting. It accepted Tim Hollister’s subdivision application for 100 North Shore Road and scheduled a public hearing for September 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted 100 North Shore Rd subdivision application (motion carried)
• Scheduled public hearing for the subdivision on Sept 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved the formation of a standing Public Safety Committee and appointed seven volunteers to serve. It also approved a $65,845 LO CIP chip‑sealing project on the Turnpike. Minutes for June 24, June 26 and July 15 were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved creation of Public Safety Committee and appointed seven members (motion approved)
• Approved LO CIP chip‑sealing project on Turnpike, $65,845 from LO CIP fund (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for June 24, June 26, and July 15 (unanimous)
• Added LO CIP request to agenda (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Inland Wetland Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission approved the minutes of the June 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved the Bennett Byway pavement project plan, which will pave about 700 feet of road and add drainage improvements. No other substantive actions were taken and the meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Bennett Byway pavement project plan (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:56 p.m.

Voluntown/Sterling Transfer Station

The Voluntown/Sterling Transfer Station Commission voted to hire Anthony Lusitani as the next Transfer Station Supervisor. The motion was approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Hire Anthony Lusitani as Transfer Station Supervisor – approved unanimously
• Adjourn meeting – approved unanimously

Board of Selectmen

Referendum voters approved the FY2025‑2026 Board of Education budget of $7,379,927 and the town budget of $2,775,417. The Board of Selectmen unanimously set the property‑tax mill rate at 20.72. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

• Referendum passed for FY2025‑2026 BOE budget $7,379,927 (Yes 234, No 142)
• Referendum passed for FY2025‑2026 Town budget $2,775,417 (Yes 214, No 162)
• Set mill rate at 20.72 (unanimous approval)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous approval)

Board of Selectmen

The board unanimously approved a recommendation to move the FY 2025‑26 budget revision #2 forward to an adjourned town meeting and the upcoming referendum. They also unanimously approved a call for the next special town meeting and its associated referendum. The meeting was then adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 budget revision #2, moving it to adjourned town meeting (unanimous)
• Approved call for next special town meeting and referendum (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Voluntown/Sterling Transfer Station

The Voluntown/Sterling Transfer Station Commission approved the minutes from the April 3 special meeting and the expense report, both unanimously. The commission also approved a revised job description and adopted a holiday operating schedule that matches the towns’ official calendar. A job posting will be placed on the town website by June 30, 2025, with interviews slated for August.

• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved expense report (unanimous)
• Approved revised job description (unanimous)
• Approved holiday operating schedule (unanimous)
• Set job posting to go live June 30, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Discussed partnership proposal from Earth Care Farm (no decision)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen chose to table the approval of the meeting minutes until the next meeting. A motion to adjourn the special meeting was made by Robert J. Thevenet and Tracey L. Hanson and was approved. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Tabled approval of minutes (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting – motion approved (R. Thevenet/T. Hanson)

Economic Development Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 13 special meeting. It also approved three purchases: two banners and three flags for up to $1,000, small lawn signs for up to $500, and 7,500 trail maps funded with $800 from the tourism line item.

• Approved minutes of March 13, 2025 special meeting (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of two banners and three flags costing no more than $1,000 (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of small lawn signs costing no more than $500 (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of 7,500 trail maps using $800 from tourism line item (all in favor)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the minutes from four recent meetings, authorized $21,438.04 for road micro‑surfacing, and adopted a DOT right‑of‑way agreement. They also approved tax refunds, a homeland‑security grant agreement, reappointed the Elder Commission, and appointed a new member to the Economic Development Commission.

• Approved minutes of 4/22, 5/6, 6/5, 6/9 meetings (5/6 approved with one abstention)
• Approved $21,438.04 LO CIP expenditure for MRT road treatment (unanimous)
• Approved DOT Right of Way Master Municipal Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Employee Time Off and Hours Adjustment Policy for non‑union staff (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds: $953.00 to Christopher Belon, $5,154.17 to Eon Hill, $289.72 to W.Y. School, $152.04 to Bailey Con (unanimous)
• Approved HSGP Grant Memorandum of Agreement for homeland‑security funding (unanimous)
• Reappointed Elder Commission members Dana Steninger, Anthony Mangrey, and Kim Hudson (unanimous)
• Appointed Thomas Plunkett to the Economic Development Commission (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved the FY 25/26 budget of $2,754,794 with a mill rate of 20.72. They also approved a $220,000 capital projects budget. A motion to call a special town meeting was approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 3:37 PM.

• Approved FY 25/26 budget of $2,754,794 with mill rate 20.72 (motion passed)
• Approved Capital Projects budget of $220,000 (motion passed)
• Approved special town meeting call/warning as presented (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:37 PM (motion passed)

Inland Wetland Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission approved the May 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It added a pre‑construction meeting and a prior‑notification requirement as conditions to Mr. Grenier’s wetland permit and then approved that permit with those conditions. The commission also approved the permit for the Forge Hill Bridge replacement project. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 2025 IWWC minutes (unanimous)
• Approved pre‑construction meeting condition for Mr. Grenier’s wetland permit (motion carried)
• Approved notification requirement to Joe Theroux before work (motion carried)
• Approved Mr. Grenier’s wetland permit with the two added conditions (motion carried)
• Approved Forge Hill Bridge Replacement permit (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved the FY 25/26 town and school budget, including capital improvement projects, using unassigned general‑fund money to avoid a mill‑rate increase. They also approved holding the Town Meeting on June 18 at 7 p.m. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved FY 25/26 budget and capital projects as presented (use of unassigned fund to offset tax rate)
• Approved Town Meeting date and time: June 18, 7 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried 3‑0)

Recreation Commission

The commission voted unanimously to allocate up to $4,000 to upgrade the electrical panel for the basketball court. They also agreed to coordinate with Public Works to add gravel to the drainage‑affected path near the playground. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that passed.

• Approved allocation up to $4,000 for basketball court electrical panel upgrade (unanimous)
• Decided to work with Public Works to add gravel to address drainage issue on playground path
• Motion to adjourn the meeting approved (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board voted unanimously to approve the requested variances allowing the subdivision of 100 North Shore Road into two lots, with the condition that Lot 1 be deed‑restricted to prohibit year‑round residency and Cabin 5 be demolished. The public hearing was closed unanimously, the minutes from the December 2024 meeting were approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 PM.

• Approved variance application for Volken LLC with deed restriction and Cabin 5 demolition (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved December 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:44 PM (unanimous)

Town Meeting

The Town adopted the proposed Parking Ordinance with a vote of 89 in favor and 20 opposed. The proposed Blight Ordinance failed, receiving only 5 votes in favor and a majority opposed. The Board of Education, Board of Selectmen, and Capital Projects budgets were each moved to a June 3 referendum for voter approval.

• Adopted Parking Ordinance (89‑20)
• Rejected Blight Ordinance (5 in favor, majority opposed)
• Moved Board of Education budget ($7,449,998) to referendum
• Moved Board of Selectmen budget ($2,823,733) to referendum
• Moved Capital Projects budget ($300,000) to referendum
• Adjourned meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved a $10,000 transfer from debt service to Public Works for highway material testing. They also approved the amended FY25-26 budget and the capital improvement project budget to be sent to town voters. The parking and blight ordinances were referred to the town meeting for a vote, and the call for the annual town budget meeting and adjourned referendum was approved.

• Approved transfer of $10,000 from debt service to Public Works (motion passed)
• Approved FY25-26 budget amendment and sent to town for vote (motion passed)
• Approved capital improvement project budget to go to town (motion passed)
• Listed $200,000 general road funds as "roads" in the budget (decision made)
• Moved parking ordinance and blight ordinance to town meeting for vote (unanimous)
• Approved call for annual town budget meeting and adjourned referendum as read (unanimous)

Inland Wetland Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission accepted the permit application for the Grenier wetlands mitigation project and approved the Forge Hill Bridge Replacement application, both by unanimous vote. The April 2025 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m. after these actions.

• Approved April 2025 IWWC minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Grenier Wetlands Violation permit application (unanimous)
• Accepted Forge Hill Bridge Replacement application (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the minutes from the April 8 meeting. They adopted a new employee step‑increase schedule and moved the FY 25‑26 budget to a public hearing. The board also approved allocating $300,000 for capital projects, and adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resetting employee step increases to align with fiscal year (unanimous)
• Approved moving the FY 25‑26 budget forward to the public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved capital projects allocation of $300,000 (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment at 6:40 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved the March 25 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It then voted 3‑0 to move $20,699 from the closed‑out oil tank project to the school’s HVAC project at the school’s request. No other motions were decided; remaining items were discussed or postponed.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Reallocated $20,699 from oil tank project to school HVAC (3‑0)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the March 11 meeting minutes (3‑0). They voted to use the lower motor‑vehicle depreciation schedule of 85% for the 2024 grand list (3‑0). They also approved job descriptions for the Agent for the Elderly, the Senior/Disabled Van Driver, and the Elderly and Disabled Transportation Policy (each 3‑0), reallocated three funds totaling $26,732 (3‑0), and authorized a $23.16 tax refund (3‑0).

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Adopted lower vehicle depreciation schedule of 85% for 2024 (3‑0)
• Approved Agent for the Elderly job description (3‑0)
• Approved Senior and Disabled Van Driver job description (3‑0)
• Approved Elderly and Disabled Transportation Policy (3‑0)
• Reallocated $10,000 to Dog Fund, $4,865 to Dog Fund, $11,867 to Library Building Improvements (3‑0)
• Authorized $23.16 tax refund to J. Pelin Cohen (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)