Washington public meetings in 2025

Board of Selectmen

The Washington Board of Selectmen will approve the minutes from the December 18, 2025 meeting, receive reports from the First Selectman and other Selectmen, and discuss extending the town's Transfer Station lease. No other new business items are listed.

• Approval of the December 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Extension of the Transfer Station Lease Agreement
• First Selectman's Report
• Selectmen’s Reports
• Appointments/Resignations

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the minutes from the December 18, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously authorized the First Selectman to extend the Transfer Station lease for four months at $2,500 per month. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Dec 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized four‑month Transfer Station lease extension at $2,500/month (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for December 18, 2025 was cancelled because there were no new applications to consider.

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the minutes from the December 4, 2025 meeting and unanimously appointed Mildred Johnson as Town Clerk for a four‑year term beginning January 5, 2026, along with multiple commission reappointments. They also approved a $3,142.50 withdrawal from the Housing Fund for engineering costs on the Washington Community Housing Trust project. The meeting was adjourned at 6:03 p.m.

• Approved December 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Mildred Johnson as Town Clerk (unanimous)
• Reappointed members of Conservation, Historic District, Housing, Parks & Recreation, Planning commissions and Poet Laureate (unanimous)
• Approved $3,142.50 withdrawal from Housing Fund for engineering costs (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:03 p.m. (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will consider routine agenda items for the town. It will approve the 2026 meeting calendar and review the 2025‑2026 plan while beginning discussion of the 2026‑2027 plan. The committee will also receive updates on community events such as Holiday in the Depot and Winter Lights. A report from the WBA and Selectmen on items not on the agenda will be presented.

• Approve calendar for 2026
• Review 2025‑2026 plan and discuss 2026‑2027 plan
• Holiday in the Depot (old business)
• Winter Lights (old business)
• Report from WBA & Selectmen on items not on the agenda

The Economic Development Committee approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The committee also approved the 2026 meeting calendar, again unanimously. No other motions were decided during the session.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will consider routine reports and approve the November 17, 2025 minutes. In new business, the board will approve the 2026 calendar and vote to allocate $16,726.40 from the Affordable Housing Fund to the Washington Housing Trust for additional drainage work at the Baldwin Hill property. The meeting also includes a public comment period.

• Approve November 17, 2025 minutes
• Approve 2026 calendar
• Allocate $16,726.40 from Affordable Housing Fund to Washington Housing Trust for Baldwin Hill drainage
• Tax Collector’s Report
• Treasurer’s Report

The Board of Finance unanimously approved an appropriation of $16,726.40 from the Affordable Housing Fund to the Washington Housing Trust for additional drainage work at the Baldwin Hill property. The Board also unanimously approved the 2026 calendar and the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 5:36 p.m.

• Approved $16,726.40 appropriation for Baldwin Hill drainage (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 calendar (unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes with changes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission is meeting to review agenda items and public correspondence. The record includes numerous letters of both support and opposition regarding a golf course.

• Review of support letters regarding a golf course
• Review of opposition letters regarding a golf course

The commission voted unanimously (5-0) to continue the public hearing on The Washington Club’s special permit request, scheduling it for January 14, 2026. They also elected Janet Hill as Chair and Jennifer Averill as Vice Chair, approved the 2026 monthly meeting calendar, and adopted the October 27, 2025 minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. after these actions.

• Continue Washington Club special permit hearing to Jan 14, 2026 (5-0)
• Elect Janet Hill as Chair of the Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Elect Jennifer Averill as Vice Chair of the Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Approve 2026 Zoning Commission monthly meeting calendar (5-0)
• Approve October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourn the December 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Washington Historic District Commission will review minutes from the October 20 meeting and set dates for 2026 meetings. It will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed addition at 212‑214 Calhoun St. The commission will also discuss new historic district signage and a possible expansion of the district to include Nettleton Hollow, New Preston, and The Green.

• Informal discussion of proposed addition at 212‑214 Calhoun St (Certificate of Appropriateness)
• Consideration of new historic district signage
• Expansion of historic district to Nettleton Hollow, New Preston, and The Green

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen held a special meeting on Dec 15, 2025. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:58 a.m. with no action taken was adopted. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Adjourned special meeting at 9:58 a.m. with no action taken

Arts Council

The Arts Council will meet to approve its 2026 calendar and discuss the budget for next year. The body will also review the gingerbread house event for Holiday in the Depot and the 250th anniversary.

• Approval of 2026 calendar
• Budget for next year
• Holiday in the Depot gingerbread house event
• 250th anniversary discussion
• Cultural District update

Arts Council

The Arts Council approved its 2026 meeting schedule and discussed several art installations and events for the town's 250th anniversary. The body also reviewed preparations for the Holiday in the Depot event and upcoming cultural programming.

• Approved 2026 meeting calendar, moving the February meeting to Feb. 5
• Proposed 250th anniversary projects including a handprint American flag at Town Hall and banners for the Depot
• Confirmed gingerbread house contest and bagpipe player for Holiday in the Depot on Dec 12
• Discussed using current budget for 250th anniversary work and summer postcards
• Reported on state data collection for cultural funding and grant applications

Sustainability Committee

The Washington Sustainability Committee will review updates on plastics, the transfer station website, the sustainability website, charging stations, the sustainability logo, and a local tree workshop. New business includes discussion of a Dark Skies initiative and a vote to approve the 2026 sustainability calendar. The meeting also includes public comments before adjourning.

• Update of next Plastics presentation
• Transfer Station website update
• Charging Stations update
• Discussion of Dark Skies initiative
• Approval of the 2026 sustainability calendar

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. Members decided the existing plaza EV charger will stay in use until the new Titus charger is operational. The group agreed to review town dark‑skies regulations and to begin scheduling a tree‑care workshop for early spring. Plans were discussed to hold a winter plastics presentation in February and to address the 2026 meeting calendar conflicts.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided existing plaza EV charger will remain until Titus charger is operational
• Agreed to review town dark‑skies regulations
• Agreed to begin scheduling tree‑care workshop discussions at next meeting
• Planned winter plastics presentation for February (Tuesday or Thursday)
• Will review and redistribute 2026 meeting calendar after noting conflicts
• Jay to follow up with Jim on wakeboarding ordinance petition process
• Michelle to share film options for plastics presentation with committee

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission will review the minutes from the November 12 meeting and the SI report for the River Road bridge repair. It will consider two pending applications: one for two permeable parking spaces, a rain garden and a driveway apron at Lake Waramaug Country Club (22 Golf Links Rd., IW-25-55) and another for the River Road bridge repair (IW-25-58). The commission will also hold a Show Cause hearing for citation 2025-W01 regarding unpermitted activity at 36 Old Litchfield Road.

• Review and approve minutes from the 11-12-2025 regular meeting
• Review SI Report for River Road Bridge Repair (IW-25-58)
• Consider pending application IW-25-55 for two permeable parking spaces, rain garden, and driveway apron at Lake Waramaug Country Club, 22 Golf Links Rd.
• Consider pending application IW-25-58 for River Road Bridge Repair
• Conduct Show Cause hearing for citation 2025-W01 for unpermitted activity in wetland soils and watercourse at 36 Old Litchfield Road

The Inland Wetlands Commission approved the River Road bridge emergency repair permit (IW-25-58) with several conditions, voting 5‑0. The Lake Waramaug Country Club parking and rain‑garden application was tabled until the January 14, 2026 meeting. The commission upheld citation 2025‑01 for 36 Old Litchfield Road and set deadlines for required surveys and reports. The 2026 meeting calendar and recent meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved River Rd. Bridge Repairs permit (IW-25-58) – 5‑0 vote
• Tabled Lake Waramaug Country Club parking/rain‑garden application to Jan 14 2026
• Upheld citation 2025‑01 for 36 Old Litchfield Rd.; set Jan 22 2026 and Apr 30 2026 deadlines – 5‑0 vote
• Approved 2026 Inland Wetlands Commission regular meeting calendar – 5‑0 vote
• Approved 11‑12‑2025 regular meeting minutes – 5‑0 vote
• Approved 11‑18‑2025 site inspection minutes for River Rd. Bridge Repair – 5‑0 vote

Housing Commission

The Washington Housing Commission will review funding requests for the Baldwin Hill and Judea Springs properties. The body will also discuss the publication of multi-family housing regulations on the Zoning Commission website.

• Discussion of $16,726.40 request for Baldwin Hill Property
• Discussion of $3,400 remaining contract payment to Haley Ward for Judea Springs
• Review of multi-family housing regulations on the Zoning Commission website
• Approval of the 2026 calendar
• Executive session regarding a real estate matter

The commission unanimously approved a change to the housing ordinance that raises the appropriation threshold from $10,000 to $35,000. It also unanimously amended the payment to Haley Ward from $5,040 to $3,400. The meeting calendar for 2026 and the minutes from November 18, 2025 were approved unanimously, and the commission entered and exited an executive session by unanimous votes.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar with date correction (unanimous)
• Amended housing ordinance to raise fund appropriation threshold to $35,000 (unanimous)
• Reduced payment to Haley Ward to $3,400 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss real estate matter (unanimous)
• Exited executive session and adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to review recommended ordinance changes and consider a letter of support for a Steep Rock recreational trails grant. The board will also determine meeting dates for 2026.

• Appointment of Ariel Salama as an alternate on the Zoning Board of Appeals until 11/2029
• Review and approval of recommended Ordinance changes
• Letter of Support for Steep Rock’s Recreational Trails grant application
• Establishment of 2026 Board of Selectmen’s Meeting Dates

The Selectmen approved amendments to six town ordinances and deletions of four ordinances. They also approved two Housing Fund expenditures of $16,226.40 and $16,726.40 for drainage work at the Baldwin Hill site. Additional actions included a letter of support for a Steep Rock recreational‑trails grant and the adoption of the 2026 Board meeting schedule.

• Approved amendment of 6 ordinances and deletion of 4 ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved $16,226.40 Housing Fund expenditure for Baldwin Hill drainage (unanimous)
• Approved $16,726.40 Housing Fund expenditure for Baldwin Hill drainage (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support to DEEP for Steep Rock trail grant (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Board of Selectmen meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Ariel Salama as alternate on Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Accepted Planning Commission's POCD with gratitude (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 20, 2025 meeting with amendment (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Washington Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an application to designate a portion of Popple Swamp Road, from Route 109 to Scofield Hill Road, as a scenic road, requested by Chris Canizares. The commission will also consider the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting and discuss any new or pending applications. Additional items include committee updates, final revisions to the POCD update before presentation to the Board of Selectmen, and a vote on the 2026 commission meeting dates.

• Public hearing on scenic road designation for Popple Swamp Road (Route 109 to Scofield Hill Road) – request by Chris Canizares
• Consideration of minutes from the November 5, 2025 regular meeting
• Vote on 2026 Planning Commission meeting dates
• Final revisions to the POCD update before presentation to the Board of Selectmen
• Committee reports from the Sustainability and Economic Development committees (if time permits)

The commission voted unanimously to approve the Scenic Road designation for Popple Swamp Road from Route 109 to Scofield Hill Road. It also added the Steep Rock Association project to the agenda and agreed that Chairman Hileman will write a support letter for the ADA‑compliant bridge grant. The November 5 meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Scenic Road designation for Popple Swamp Road (unanimous)
• Added Steep Rock Association project to the agenda (unanimous)
• Commission directed Chairman Hileman to write a support letter for Steep Rock ADA bridge project (unanimous)
• Approved November 5, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Closed the public hearing on the Scenic Road application (unanimous)
• Adjourned the December 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Washington Conservation Commission will meet on December 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of the November 5, 2025 minutes, review of the 2026 meeting schedule, and discussion of items such as the New Preston Open Space Stewardship and an easement compliance inspection at 65 Gunn Hill Road. Additional items cover tree regulations progress, an in‑kind gift from Arbor Services, and a communications initiative.

• Approval of meeting minutes for November 5, 2025
• Review of 2026 meeting schedule
• New Preston Open Space Stewardship
• In‑kind gift from Arbor Services
• Easement compliance inspection – 65 Gunn Hill Road, Washington CT

The commission approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes with a spelling correction, passed the proposed 2026 meeting schedule, and adjourned the meeting. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission agenda for November 24, 2025 consists solely of a list of PDF files. No specific rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are described.

The Zoning Commission lacked a quorum, so the regular meeting was not held. Staff read a statement that the required public hearing for The Washington Club, 8 Golf Course Road, will be postponed. The hearing is now scheduled for the December 15, 2025 commission meeting. No discussion or public comment occurred.

• Postponed public hearing for The Washington Club, 8 Golf Course Road to Dec 15, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a request for variances regarding lot coverage and setbacks. The request involves the demolition of an existing home and the construction of a new single-family home.

• ZBA-1179: Variance request for 255 West Shore Rd regarding Sections 11.6 and 17.4 (Maximum Lot Coverage & Setbacks)

The board heard a variance request (ZBA-1179) for 255 West Shore Rd but did not render a decision. The applicant was asked to provide additional drawings and may resubmit at the next regular meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 20:20 by a motion approved unanimously.

• Adjourn meeting at 20:20 approved unanimously

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will approve the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. It will make several appointments, including Paxton Barnes as a full member of the Conservation Commission and members to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The board will discuss ordinance updates under old business and consider a new business item listed as Wayne Hileman‑POCD.

• Approval of minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting
• Appointment of Paxton Barnes as a full member of the Conservation Commission until 1/1/26
• Appointment of a full member to the Zoning Board of Appeals until 11/29
• Appointment of an alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals until 11/29
• Discussion of ordinance updates

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the minutes from the November 6 meeting. They appointed Paxton Barnes as a full member of the Conservation Commission, Philip “Chip” Wildman as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until 11/29, and Rebecca Perry as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until 11/29. The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.

• Approved November 6 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Paxton Barnes as full member of Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Philip “Chip” Wildman as full member of Zoning Board of Appeals until 11/29 (unanimous)
• Appointed Rebecca Perry as alternate member of Zoning Board of Appeals until 11/29 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:47 p.m. (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Washington Inland Wetlands Commission has scheduled a site walk for Tuesday, November 18, 2025, to inspect the River Road Bridge/Town of Washington site.

• Site walk scheduled for River Road Bridge/Town of Washington
• Meeting date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:00pm

Commission members Bob Papsin, Christine Adams and Joline Audet, with staff and an engineer, met at the River Road Bridge on 10/14/2025 at 4:00 PM. They observed the bridge is in poor condition and discussed a temporary repair using steel columns, a coffer dam, and other measures that could be completed by January. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will meet to review updates on the Baldwin Hill and Judea Springs properties. Members will also discuss the publication of multi-family housing regulations and a report on a potential building purchase for rental apartment renovation.

• Update on Baldwin Hill Property
• Update on Judea Springs
• Publication of multi-family housing regulations on Zoning site
• Report on possible purchase of a building for renovation into rental apartments

The commission unanimously accepted the October 14, 2025 minutes with a name correction. It then approved a new $16,726.40 contract for work on the Baldwin Hill property and approved payment of a $3,142.50 invoice to Hrica Associates Engineering. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Approved new Baldwin Hill contract for $16,726.40 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Hrica Associates invoice for $3,142.50 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet to review the activities of the Economic and Community Development Coordinator. The body will also discuss winter lights and review the October 12 Harvest Fest.

• Report on activities of Economic and Community Development Coordinator
• Review of Harvest Fest held October 12
• Discussion of winter lights

The committee approved the October 2025 Economic Development Committee meeting minutes. Wayne Hileman moved to approve, Robyn Gray seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will meet to approve minutes, review financial and education reports, and vote on appointing a new chairman and vice chairman. The meeting will be held in person and online.

• Approve October 20, 2025, and November 3, 2025, minutes
• Vote on appointment of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Review Tax Collector’s and Treasurer’s reports
• Receive Education and Selectman’s reports

The Board of Finance unanimously appointed Ashleigh Fernandez as Chairperson and Patrick Horan as Vice Chairman. It also unanimously approved the minutes from October 20 and November 3, 2025 with changes. New members Ashley Fernandez and Sally Cornell were added to the Pension Committee. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Appointed Ashleigh Fernandez as Chairperson, unanimously approved
• Appointed Patrick Horan as Vice Chairman, unanimously approved
• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes with changes, unanimously approved
• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes with changes, unanimously approved
• Added Ashley Fernandez and Sally Cornell to Pension Committee, approved
• Motion to adjourn the meeting, unanimously approved

Historic District Commission

The Washington Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for Monday, December 15, 2025.

• Cancellation of the November 17, 2025 Historic District Commission meeting

Arts Council

The Washington Arts Council will review the October 9 minutes and discuss several new events, including Harvest Fest on Oct. 12 and Holiday in the Depot on Dec. 12. They will vote on a $400 expense for a bagpiper and consider a gingerbread house contest. Old business includes discussion of the Cultural District. The meeting will also include sharing of events and public comment.

• Harvest Fest – Oct. 12, 12:00‑5:00
• Holiday in the Depot – Dec. 12, 5:45‑8:00
• Approve bagpiper expense – $400
• Discuss gingerbread house contest
• Cultural District (old business)

The council approved the October 9 meeting minutes, with all members voting in favor. They also approved a $400 expense for a bagpiper at the Holiday in the Depot event, again with unanimous support. Other items such as Harvest Fest, gingerbread house contest ideas, and 250th‑anniversary projects were discussed but not decided.

• Approved October 9 minutes (all voted in favor)
• Approved $400 bagpiper expense for Holiday in the Depot (all voted in favor)

Sustainability Committee

The Washington Sustainability Committee will review a plastics presentation and consider follow‑up actions. It will also discuss updates to the town's transfer station website, the sustainability website, and plans for electric vehicle charging stations. Additional topics include the sustainability logo, a workshop on local trees, and river water testing. The meeting includes public comments before adjournment.

• Review of Plastics Presentation and discussion of next steps
• Transfer Station website update
• Charging Stations planning
• Sustainability logo development
• River Testing

The Sustainability Committee approved the October 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No other motions were adopted; the remaining agenda items were discussed or noted for future work.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission will consider the minutes from the November 22, 2025 meeting and a special inspection report for Lake Waramaug Country Club. The commission will review three pending applications: a modification for a racquet sports facility at The Washington Club, a pond‑dredging request at 231 Romford Road, and a plan for pervious parking spaces, a rain garden, and a driveway apron at Lake Waramaug Country Club. A new exemption application will be received for 132 Calhoun Street to relocate a barn, add an addition, and install utilities and drainage. The meeting also includes standard items such as other business, enforcement initiatives, and communications.

• LandTech Consulting: modification of permit #IW-25-4 for a racquet sports facility at The Washington Club, 8 Golf Course Rd. (#IW-25-31)
• Franco: pond dredging request at 231 Romford Rd. (#IW-25-50)
• Lake Waramaug Country Club: two pervious parking spaces, rain garden, and driveway apron within the URA at 22 Golf Links Rd. (#IW-25-55)
• A.H. Howland & Associates: exemption request for 132 Calhoun St. (#IW-25-57) to relocate a barn, add an addition, and install sanitary system, generator, AC, underground propane, grading and drainage
• Motion to include subsequent business not already posted on the agenda

The Inland Wetlands Commission approved the pond dredging application for 231 Romford Road (IW‑25‑50) with six specific conditions, voting 5‑0. It also approved a racquet‑sports facility modification at The Washington Club (IW‑25‑31) and authorized Enforcement Officer Shelley White to review a barn‑relocation exemption at 132 Calhoun Street. River Road Bridge Repairs were added to the agenda and a site walk was scheduled for November 18.

• Approved 10-22-2025 regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved 11-04-2025 site inspection minutes for 22 Golf Links Rd (4-0, Chair abstained)
• Added River Road Bridge Repairs to agenda under New Applications (5-0)
• Approved LandTech Consulting racquet‑sports facility modification (4-0, Bennett abstained)
• Approved pond dredging permit for 231 Romford Rd with conditions (5-0)
• Authorized Enforcement Officer Shelley White to review 132 Calhoun St exemption (5-0)
• Scheduled site walk for River Road Bridge Repairs on Nov 18, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Town Meetings

The Washington Special Town Meeting will decide whether to discontinue a segment of Mount Tom Road from 55 Mount Tom Road to 67 Upper Mount Tom Road, and a segment of Upper Mount Tom Road from 67 Upper Mount Tom Road to 230 Romford Road. The meeting will also consider an amendment to the ordinance titled “Tax Abatement for Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Personnel.” No other items are on the agenda.

• Approve discontinuance of Mount Tom Road (55 Mount Tom Rd to 67 Upper Mount Tom Rd)
• Approve discontinuance of Upper Mount Tom Road (67 Upper Mount Tom Rd to 230 Romford Rd)
• Amend the ordinance “Tax Abatement for Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Personnel”

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the resignation of a Zoning Board of Appeals member and a request to waive the bid process for emergency bridge work. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss a personnel matter.

• Waiving of the bid process for emergency bridge work
• Resignation of Rebecca Rebillard from the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Executive session regarding a personnel matter

The Board approved the minutes of the October 23, 2025 meeting. They accepted the resignation of Rebecca Rebillard from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Board unanimously approved waiving the bid process to begin emergency work on the River Road Bridge. All other motions, including adjournments, were approved unanimously.

• Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Rebecca Rebillard from Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved waiving bid process for emergency River Road Bridge work (unanimous)
• Adjourned to Executive Session to discuss personnel matter (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:01 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Washington Planning Commission will meet to consider a request for scenic road designation on Popple Swamp Road and finalize revisions to the Plan of Conservation and Development before presenting them to the Board of Selectmen.

• Public hearing on scenic road designation for Popple Swamp Road
• Final revisions to the Plan of Conservation and Development
• Presentation of POCD Update to the Board of Selectmen

The commission closed the public hearing after comments. It approved the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. A public hearing for the Popple Swamp Road scenic road designation application was scheduled for December 3, 2025. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Closed public hearing (motion passed)
• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Popple Swamp scenic road designation (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Washington Conservation Commission will approve the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes and consider items not on the agenda. It will discuss a new Preston open space stewardship initiative, an in‑kind gift from Arbor Services, updates on tree regulations, a notable tree project, easement matters, a communications initiative, and an easement compliance inspection at 65 Gunn Hill Road.

• New Preston Open Space Stewardship
• In‑kind gift from Arbor Services
• Easement compliance inspection – 65 Gunn Hill Road, Washington CT
• Tree regulations progress
• Notable tree project

The commission approved the October 8, 2025 minutes unanimously. A motion to add collaboration items with the Sustainability Committee and Washington Environmental Council to the agenda was passed. The commission voted to make Paxton Barnes a member. The in‑kind gift from Arbor Services was tabled.

• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Added collaboration items with Sustainability Committee and WEC to agenda (passed)
• Made Paxton Barnes a member of the Conservation Commission (passed)
• In‑kind gift from Arbor Services – tabled

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Washington Inland Wetlands Commission has scheduled a site walk on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. The walk will be at Lake Waramaug Country Club, 22 Golf Links Rd., identified as project #IW-25-55. The notice is addressed to the town clerk, commission members, and the public. No decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Site walk at Lake Waramaug Country Club, 22 Golf Links Rd. (#IW-25-55)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will first approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. It will then review old‑business items including scheduling a rain‑date for next year’s Harvest Festival and planning four Fall Fridays events for 2026. New‑business items include an Open Skate program, the Holiday in the Depot event on December 12, and a proposal to close the River Walk. The meeting will set the next meeting date for December 8.

• Harvest Festival – schedule a “rain date” for next year
• Four Fall Fridays events planned for 2026
• Open Skate program
• Holiday in the Depot event on December 12
• River Walk closing proposal

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a request for up to $2,500 from the Field Upkeep budget to repair chain‑link fencing and gates. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved up to $2,500 for chain‑link fence and gate repairs (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will hold a special meeting to discuss debt issuance options for the Ambulance Building and address an emergency bridge issue. The meeting will be hybrid and held on November 3, 2025.

• Discussion of debt issuance options for the Ambulance Building
• Emergency bridge issue
• Hybrid meeting format

The Board unanimously approved a 15‑year municipal bond of $4.5 million to fund the ambulance building project. It also unanimously approved waiving the competitive bid process to allow an emergency repair of the River Road bridge, with an estimate not to exceed $150,000. Both actions were taken without recorded dissent.

• Approved 15‑year $4.5 M bond for ambulance building (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of bid process for River Road bridge emergency repair, estimate ≤ $150,000 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance is holding a special meeting to discuss how to fund the ambulance building. The body will review debt issuance options for the project.

• Discussion of debt issuance options for the ambulance building

Zoning Commission

The provided agenda consists of a list of PDF document references without specific descriptions of the items to be discussed. It is not possible to determine the specific decisions or topics for this meeting from the provided text.

The Zoning Commission approved the corrected September 29, 2025 minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It then voted 5‑0 to set a public hearing on the Washington Club’s special permit request for a sports court facility on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 29, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Washington Club special permit on Nov 24, 2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider approval of the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. They will also finalize the agenda for the November 6, 2025 Special Town Meeting. Additional items include routine reports and a visitor segment.

• Approval of minutes from the October 9, 2025 Board of Selectmen meeting
• Finalize agenda for the November 6, 2025 Special Town Meeting

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 9 meeting. A motion to have Washington apply for intervenor status with the CT Siting Council on the Warren Road cell tower was approved by a 2‑0‑1 vote. The Board also unanimously set the agenda for the November 6 Special Town Meeting, which includes discontinuing sections of Mount Tom Road and amending the fire‑person tax‑abatement ordinance. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Approved October 9 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved applying for intervenor status on Warren Road cell tower (2-0-1, one abstention)
• Set agenda for Nov 6 Special Town Meeting, including road discontinuances and tax‑abatement amendment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:12 p.m. (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Washington Inland Wetlands Commission will consider several pending applications involving wetland modifications, including a racquet sports facility at The Washington Club, pond dredging at 231 Romford Rd., demolition and rebuilding of a house at 255 West Shore Rd., and tree planting at 164 West Shore Rd. The commission will also receive a new application from Lake Waramaug Country Club for pervious parking spaces, a rain garden, and a driveway apron. These items will be discussed and potentially approved during the meeting.

• LandTech Consulting – modification to permit #IW-25-4 for a racquet sports facility at The Washington Club, 8 Golf Course Rd. (#IW-25-31)
• Franco – pond dredging request at 231 Romford Rd. (#IW-25-50)
• WSR Waramaug, LLC – demolition and rebuild of a house with new septic system, retaining wall, and driveway at 255 West Shore Rd. (modification of #IW-22-39, #IW-25-52)
• Arthur H. Howland for IL Lago, LLC – tree and shrub planting and boulder placement at 164 West Shore Rd. (#IW-25-53)
• Lake Waramaug Country Club – new application for two pervious parking spaces, rain garden, and driveway apron at 22 Golf Links Rd. (#IW-25-55)

The Inland Wetlands Commission approved a five‑year permit for WSR Waramaug, LLC to demolish and rebuild a house at 255 West Shore Rd., with specified conditions. It also approved a two‑year permit for IL Lago, LLC to plant trees, shrubs, and place boulders at 164 West Shore Rd. The commission accepted the Lake Waramaug Country Club application for pervious parking, a rain garden, and a driveway apron, and adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m.

• Approved 10-08-2025 regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved 10-14-2025 site inspection minutes for 231 Romford Rd. (4-0)
• Approved 10-14-2025 site inspection minutes for 255 West Shore Rd. (4-0)
• Approved 10-14-2025 site inspection minutes for 164 West Shore Rd. (4-0)
• Approved WSR Waramaug LLC demolition/rebuild permit for 255 West Shore Rd. (4-0)
• Approved IL Lago LLC tree, shrub, and boulder permit for 164 West Shore Rd. (4-0)
• Accepted Lake Waramaug Country Club application for pervious parking and rain garden (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:48 p.m. (4-0)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will convene to approve minutes and discuss the Coordinator's activities. The agenda includes reviewing old business, such as a meeting with Parks and Rec and the Harvest Fest, and exploring metrics with Julia Nable.

• Approval of September 15, 2025 minutes
• Report on Economic and Community Development Coordinator activities
• Review of meeting with Parks and Rec
• Discussion of Harvest Fest on Oct 12
• Explore Metrics with Julia Nable

The Economic Development Committee approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes after Wayne Hileman moved and Rich Pomerantz seconded, with all members voting in favor. Updates were given on local events, tourism metrics, and a park project that Parks & Recreation declined to pursue. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will meet to review various municipal reports and appoint a Vice Chairman. The agenda consists primarily of procedural reports and administrative business.

• Appointment of Vice Chairman of Board of Finance
• Review of Tax Collector’s, Treasurer’s, and Selectman’s reports
• Review of Financial and Education reports

The board approved the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The board appointed Sally Cornnell as Vice Chairperson, also by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 5:51 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Sally Cornnell as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:51 p.m. (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on Certificates of Appropriateness for three specific property projects. Members will also discuss new historic district signage and the potential expansion of the district in Nettleton Hollow, New Preston, and The Green.

• Exterior renovations (roofing, painting, shutters) at 13 Kirby Road
• Relocation of a barn and addition of a garage at 132 Calhoun St
• Construction of an 18’ by 50’ inground pool at 164 Calhoun St
• Informal discussion regarding a proposed addition at 212-214 Calhoun St
• Discussion on expansion of Historic District to Nettleton Hollow, New Preston, and The Green

The commission approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for a metal roof replacement at 13 Kirby Road (4‑1 vote). It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for relocating a barn and adding a garage at 132 Calhoun Street (4‑1 vote). A third Certificate of Appropriateness was approved unanimously for an inground pool at 164 Calhoun Street. The meeting minutes were accepted and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for metal roof at 13 Kirby Rd (4‑1)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for barn relocation & garage at 132 Calhoun St (4‑1)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for inground pool at 164 Calhoun St (unanimous)
• Accepted September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Washington Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled a meeting for October 16, 2025 was cancelled. The cancellation was due to no new applications being received. Consequently, the board will not discuss or decide on any matters at this time. The board will resume business at its next scheduled meeting.

Planning Commission

The Washington Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Scenic Road Designation Application for Upper Church Hill Road submitted by Christopher Canizares. The commission will also consider a new resubdivision application for 157 Calhoun, covering approximately 9 acres. Additional agenda items include review of September 3, 2025 meeting minutes, committee updates, and continued discussion of the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development.

• Public hearing on Scenic Road Designation for Upper Church Hill Road (applicant: Christopher Canizares)
• Review of new resubdivision application 157 Calhoun – about 9 acres
• Consideration of minutes from the September 3, 2025 regular meeting
• Updates from the Sustainability Committee and Economic Development Committee
• Continued discussion of the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development

The commission unanimously approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes and the Scenic Road Designation for Upper Church Hill Road. The 157 Calhoun resubdivision application was tabled pending additional information. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:36 p.m.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Scenic Road Designation for Upper Church Hill Road (unanimous)
• Tabled 157 Calhoun resubdivision application (more information required)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:36 p.m. (unanimous)

Housing Commission

The Washington Housing Commission will meet on October 14, 2025 at 5:30 p.m., in person and via Zoom. The agenda includes reviewing the September 9, 2025 minutes and providing updates on the Baldwin Hill property, Judea Springs, a meeting with WCHT and LCCHO, the publication of multi‑family housing regulations on the town’s zoning website, and ongoing discussion of short‑term rentals. The commission will also hear visitor concerns before adjourning.

• Update on Baldwin Hill Property
• Update on Judea Springs
• WCHT meeting and meeting with LCCHO
• Update on Multi-family housing regulations being published on Zoning site
• Continued discussion re short term rentals

The commission unanimously accepted the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a $5,040 payment for the Haley Mill engineering cost related to the Judea Springs project.

• Accepted September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $5,040 payment for Haley Mill engineering cost (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Washington Inland Wetlands Commission will conduct a site walk on October 14, 2025. The walk includes three projects: pond dredging at Franco, 231 Romford Rd.; demolition and rebuild of a house with a new septic system, retaining wall and driveway at 255 West Shore Rd.; and tree and shrub planting with boulder placement at 164 West Shore Rd for IL Lago, LLC. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Pond dredging at Franco, 231 Romford Rd. (project #IW-25-50)
• Demolition and rebuild of a house with new septic system, retaining wall and driveway at 255 West Shore Rd. (modification of #IW-22-39, project #IW-25-52)
• Tree and shrub planting and boulder placement at 164 West Shore Rd for IL Lago, LLC (project #IW-25-53)

Commission members visited 231 Romford Road to review a pond‑dredging application. They noted required items such as a letter naming the landscape architect as agent, contact with CT DEEP, hand‑digging on the southwest bank, silt fence and hay‑bale controls, fire‑department specifications, a planting plan, and removal of a dead hemlock stump and existing stockpile. The commissioners recorded these observations and recommendations but did not approve, deny, or table any action.

Arts Council

The Arts Council will meet to recap the Steep Rock Photo Exhibition and coordinate for the Harvest Fest and Holiday in the Depot. The body will also discuss the Cultural District.

• Recap of Steep Rock Photo Exhibition
• Harvest Fest on October 12
• Holiday in the Depot on December 12
• Discussion of Cultural District

The council voted unanimously to approve the September 11 meeting minutes. The Harvest Fest scheduled for Oct. 12 was cancelled due to an impending storm. The Steep Rock Photo Exhibition remains open and the council discussed future event timing. Plans for Holiday in the Depot and other cultural activities were noted, with no funding allocated yet.

• Approved September 11 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Harvest Fest on Oct. 12 cancelled (storm)

Board of Selectmen

The Washington Board of Selectmen will approve the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting, discuss a proposed cell tower on Warren Road, consider a proclamation for America 250/CT, and hold an executive‑session discussion on a real‑estate matter.

• Approval of minutes from the September 25, 2025 Board of Selectmen meeting
• Discussion with representatives of a proposed Warren Road cell tower
• Consideration of a proclamation for America 250/CT
• Executive‑session discussion of a real‑estate matter

The Board approved the September 25 meeting minutes and unanimously adopted a proclamation encouraging Washington’s participation in the America 250 commemorations. They also moved the meeting into executive session to discuss a real‑estate matter and later adjourned the regular session.

• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted America 250 proclamation (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss real‑estate matter (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting at 7:20 p.m. (unanimous)

Sustainability Committee

The Washington Sustainability Committee will hold an informational meeting. Members will hear presentations on plastics, electric‑vehicle charger plans, website and transfer‑station updates, a new logo, tree initiatives, and a returnable‑bottle collection. No formal motions or votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and the town hall.

• Plastics presentation by Julia
• EV charger update by Michelle
• Website and Transfer Station updates by Julia and Amy/Jussara
• Logo design discussion by Julia
• Returnable bottles collection presentation by Jay

The Sustainability Committee approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The discussion on a returnable bottle collection was tabled for the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No other actions were formally decided.

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled returnable bottle collection discussion for next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Washington Inland Wetlands Commission will review minutes and recent site inspection reports. It will consider three pending applications: a racquet sports facility at The Washington Club (8 Golf Course Rd.), a meadow re‑establishment at 127 Blackville Rd., and retaining‑wall repairs at 6 Bryan Hall Plaza. The commission will also receive new applications for pond dredging, a house demolition and rebuild with septic system, and tree and shrub planting. Additional agenda items cover other business, enforcement, and administrative matters.

• Pending application #IW-25-31: modification for a racquet sports facility at The Washington Club, 8 Golf Course Rd.
• Pending application #IW-25-47: re‑establishment of a meadow at 127 Blackville Rd.
• Pending application #IW-25-48: repairs to the retaining wall at 6 Bryan Hall Plaza
• New application #IW-25-50: pond dredging at 231 Romford Rd.
• New application #IW-25-52: demolition and rebuild of a house with new septic system, retaining wall, and driveway at 255 West Shore Rd.

The Washington Inland Wetlands Commission approved two new permits: a meadow re‑establishment at 127 Blackville Rd. and repairs to the retaining wall at 6 Bryan Hall Plaza, each with a 5‑0 vote. The commission also accepted three new applications for pond dredging, a house demolition/rebuild, and tree‑shrub planting, scheduling site walks for October 14. Earlier meeting minutes were approved unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.

• Approved 9‑24‑2025 regular meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved 9‑30‑2025 site inspection minutes for 127 Blackville Rd. (5‑0)
• Approved 9‑30‑2025 site inspection minutes for 6 Bryan Hall Plaza (5‑0)
• Approved Four Springs Landscape meadow restoration permit #IW‑25‑47 (5‑0)
• Approved Cardinal Engineering retaining‑wall repair permit #IW‑25‑48 (5‑0)
• Accepted pond‑dredging application at 231 Romford Rd. #IW‑25‑50 (no vote recorded)
• Accepted demolition/rebuild application at 255 West Shore Rd. #IW‑25‑52 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:34 p.m. (5‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Washington Conservation Commission will approve minutes from its June 11, 2025 special meeting and consider a motion to add items not on the agenda. Commissioners will discuss the New Preston open space stewardship, the use of open‑space funds, and an in‑kind gift from Arbor Services. The meeting includes a progress update on tree regulations and a discussion of POCD items for 2024. New business includes an easement compliance inspection at 65 Gunn Hill Road and the resignation of member Ashleigh Fernandez.

• Approval of June 11, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Discussion of New Preston open space stewardship
• In‑kind gift from Arbor Services
• Easement compliance inspection at 65 Gunn Hill Road
• Resignation of Ashleigh Fernandez from the Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the October 8, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:47 p.m. (unanimous)

Town Meetings

The Town of Washington will hold its Annual Town Meeting to determine the dates for the annual Town Budget Hearing and annual Town Budget Meeting scheduled for May 2026.

• Setting dates for May 2026 Town Budget Hearing
• Setting dates for May 2026 Town Budget Meeting

The Town of Washington held its annual town meeting on October 6, 2025. The Board unanimously approved Jim Brinton as Moderator. The Board also unanimously set the Town Budget Hearing for May 7, 2026 and the Town Budget Meeting for May 21, 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

• Approved Jim Brinton as Moderator (unanimous)
• Approved date for Town Budget Hearing: May 7, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved date for Town Budget Meeting: May 21, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:32 p.m. (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to discuss updates on the Platt Field EV charger and proposal timeline. Members will also review the installation of an 8-slot kayak rack at Sandstrom Rd. Right of Way and plan for the Holiday in the Depot event.

• Sandstrom Rd. Right of Way 8-slot kayak rack
• Platt Field EV charger update
• Platt Field proposal timeline
• Holiday in the Depot event on Dec 12th
• Pickleball update

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners approved the installation of an 8‑slot kayak rack on Sandstrom Road but rejected the proposed dock. The commission also voiced opposition to placing an EV charger and a bathroom at Platt Field, though no formal votes were recorded.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 8‑slot kayak rack for Sandstrom Road right‑of‑way (no vote recorded)
• Denied dock at Sandstrom Road right‑of‑way (no vote recorded)
• Opposed placement of EV charger at Platt Field (consensus, no vote)
• Opposed addition of a bathroom at Platt Field (consensus, no vote)

Historic District Commission

The Washington Historic District Commission has scheduled a site walk on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. The walk will visit 132 Calhoun Street (B. Wheeler) and then 164 Calhoun Street (D. Foxley). No decisions are listed; the agenda item is purely an inspection notice.

• Site walk at 132 Calhoun St. (B. Wheeler) – Oct 6, 2025, 10:30 a.m.
• Site walk at 164 Calhoun St. (D. Foxley) – Oct 6, 2025, after first stop

The Washington Historic District Commission met on October 6, 2025, and conducted a site walk at 132 Calhoun Street. Commissioners Tom Hollinger, Susan Averill, Sally Woodroofe, Bill Fairbairn, and Phyllis Mills attended, along with applicant Shannon Wheeler and representative Harold Tittman. The group observed the proposed garage and barn relocation, and Mr. Tittman explained the project. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Washington Inland Wetlands Commission will conduct a site walk on September 30, 2025. The walk will start at 4:00 pm at 127 Blackville Rd. to view the re‑establishment of a meadow (project #IW-25-47). At about 4:45 pm the commission will move to 6 Bryan Hall Plaza to inspect repairs to the retaining wall at Canoe Brook (project #IW-25-48). No formal decisions are being made at this meeting.

• 127 Blackville Rd. – site walk for meadow re‑establishment (#IW-25-47)
• 6 Bryan Hall Plaza – site walk for retaining‑wall repairs at Canoe Brook (#IW-25-48)

Zoning Commission

The agenda for the Washington, Connecticut Zoning Commission meeting on September 29, 2025 is listed only as a set of PDF document references without any item descriptions. No specific rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed in the provided text.

The Zoning Commission closed the public hearing on Dutton’s 210 Old Litchfield Road accessory‑apartment request and approved the special permit with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes and formally supported Devereux Glenhome School’s plan to expand the age range of residents. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Closed public hearing for Dutton accessory‑apartment request (5‑0)
• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Dutton special permit for accessory apartment (5‑0)
• Supported Devereux Glenhome School age‑range expansion (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss the purchase of the Transfer Station and the discontinuance of Mt. Tom Road. Members will also set the agendas for the October Annual Town Meeting and a November Special Town Meeting.

• Proposed $250,000 expenditure for purchase of the Transfer Station
• Proposed discontinuance of Mt. Tom Road
• Town Beach Right-of-Way
• Discussion of Golf Course Road
• Executive session regarding a real estate matter

The Selectmen voted unanimously to discontinue two segments of Mt. Tom Road, pending final approval at a Town Meeting. They also set the agenda for the October Annual Town Meeting and scheduled a Special Town Meeting on November 6 to consider the road discontinuance. A $250,000 purchase of the Transfer Station was tabled due to postponed testing, and an agreement was reached to allow a seasonal kayak rack for beach access.

• Approved discontinuance of Mt. Tom Road segment (55 Mt Tom Rd to 67 Upper Town Mt Tom Rd) and Upper Mt Tom Road segment (67 Upper Mt Tom Rd to 230 Romford Rd) (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for the October Annual Town Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved date for a November Special Town Meeting to consider Mt. Tom Road discontinuance (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the September 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled $250,000 expenditure for purchase of the Transfer Station (postponed testing)
• Reached agreement to allow a seasonal kayak rack near the compressor building for beach access

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and deliberation on ZBA-1177, a request by the Washington Art Association at 4 Bryan Hall Plaza for variances to sections 8.5 and 8.6 concerning maximum lot coverage and setbacks for an unconditioned shed addition. The board will decide whether to grant the requested variances. No other agenda items are listed.

• ZBA-1177 – Washington Art Association request for variances (sections 8.5 & 8.6) for shed addition at 4 Bryan Hall Plaza

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the variance request (ZBA-1177) for a 9x12 shed addition at 4 Bryan Hall Plaza, with the condition that the prior temporary shed variance be vacated and the new addition remain unconditioned space in perpetuity. The public hearing on the request was closed, and the board also approved the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the session, all by unanimous votes.

• Closed public hearing on ZBA-1177 – approved unanimously
• Approved ZBA-1177 shed addition variances for Washington Art Association – approved unanimously
• Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes – approved unanimously
• Adjourned September 25, 2025 meeting – approved unanimously

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission will consider the minutes from the September 27 meeting and a site inspection report for a septic system replacement at 161 Sabbaday Lane. It will then decide on pending applications for a pool and related landscaping at New Preston Hill Road, a racquet sports facility at the Washington Club, and a septic system replacement at Sabbaday Lane. New applications for a meadow restoration on Blackville Road and retaining‑wall repairs at Canoe Brook will also be reviewed.

• Permit review for a pool, retaining walls, terrace, steps and landscaping at 4 New Preston Hill Rd. (Sabin Landscape Architects, #IW-25-30)
• Modification permit for a racquet sports facility at 8 Golf Course Rd. (LandTech Consulting, #IW-25-31)
• Septic system replacement permit at 161 Sabbaday Ln. (Brian Neff, #IW-25-44)
• Meadow re‑establishment project at 127 Blackville Rd. (Four Springs Landscape and Garden, #IW-25-47)
• Retaining wall repair at Canoe Brook, 6 Bryan Hall Plaza (Cardinal Engineering, #IW-25-48)

The Inland Wetlands Commission approved Sabin Landscape Architects' application for a pool, retaining walls, terrace, steps and landscaping at Retzik/4 New Preston Hill Rd. It also granted a 35‑day extension for LandTech Consulting's racquet sports facility, approved a septic system replacement at 161 Sabbaday Ln., and accepted two new applications for a meadow and a retaining wall repair. All actions were approved by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved 9‑10‑2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved 9‑16‑2025 site inspection minutes for 161 Sabbaday Ln. (4‑0)
• Approved Sabin Landscape Architects pool and landscaping project at 4 New Preston Hill Rd. (4‑0)
• Granted 35‑day extension to LandTech Consulting for racquet sports facility (4‑0)
• Approved Brian Neff septic system replacement at 161 Sabbaday Ln. (4‑0)
• Accepted Four Springs Landscape application for meadow re‑establishment (no vote recorded)
• Accepted Cardinal Engineering application for retaining wall repairs (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:26 p.m. (4‑0)

Economic Development Committee

The committee will approve the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting, receive a report from the Economic and Community Development Coordinator, review old business items including a meeting with Parks and Rec and planning for Harvest Fest on Oct 12, and consider the America 250 project as new business.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Report from Economic and Community Development Coordinator
• Discussion of Nick Platt meeting with Parks and Rec.
• Planning for Harvest Fest on Oct 12, 2‑5 PM
• Consideration of America 250 project

The Economic Development Committee approved the August 19, 2025 minutes unanimously. No other formal actions were taken; members discussed upcoming Harvest Fest, the America 250 commemorative planning, and reports on sidewalk bids and a dam safety concern. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Washington Inland Wetlands Commission will hold a site walk on September 16, 2025 at 4:00 pm to view the septic system replacement project at 161 Sabbaday Lane, identified as #IW-25-44, within the Urban Renewal Area. No other agenda items are listed.

• Site walk for septic system replacement at 161 Sabbaday Ln. (Project #IW-25-44) within the URA

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will review reports from the Tax Collector, Treasurer, Selectman, and Education department. The board is also scheduled to discuss the appointment of an alternate member.

• Appointment of Alternate Member of the Board of Finance

The Board of Finance unanimously approved the minutes from July 21 and August 18, 2025. It also unanimously appointed Andrew Carron as an alternate member. The meeting was adjourned at 5:29 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved July 21 and August 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Andrew Carron as alternate member of the Board of Finance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:29 p.m. (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Washington Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a Certificate of Appropriateness submitted by Frederick Gunn School to replace and extend the picket fence at 78 Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot. The meeting will also discuss new historic district signage and consider expanding the historic district to include Nettleton Hollow, New Preston, and The Green.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for fence replacement/extension at 78 Green Hill Rd (St. John’s Episcopal Church)
• Proposal for new historic district signage
• Consideration of expanding the historic district to Nettleton Hollow, New Preston, and The Green

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Frederick Gunn School to replace and extend a picket fence at 78 Green Hill Rd. The commission also unanimously accepted the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes as written. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 pm by unanimous vote.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for fence at 78 Green Hill Rd (unanimous)
• Accepted July 21, 2025 meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 pm (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Washington Board of Assessment Appeals will conduct hearings for motor vehicle assessment appeals on September 12. The meeting includes a morning session from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and an optional afternoon session from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

• Morning session: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Afternoon session (as needed): 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Arts Council

The council will review the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. New business includes the Steep Rock Photo Exhibition and the Harvest Fest scheduled for October 12 from 12:00 to 17:00. Old business will revisit the Cultural District. The agenda also provides time for sharing events, public comment, and adjournment.

• Steep Rock Photo Exhibition (new business)
• Harvest Fest – Oct. 12, 12:00‑17:00 (new business)
• Cultural District discussion (old business)
• Consideration of the minutes of July 10, 2025
• Public comment period

The council approved the July 10, 2025 minutes after a motion by Lucy and a second by Abdo, with six members voting in favor and one abstaining. They also approved allocating up to $650 to hire a sculptor for the Harvest Fest, with a motion by Kirsten, seconded by Karen, and all members voting in favor. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (6-0-1)
• Allocated up to $650 to hire sculptor for Harvest Fest (8-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the discontinuance of Mt. Tom Road and the closure of the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol account. The body is also considering a $55,000 expenditure for new flooring and AC replacement at the Senior Center.

• Expenditure of $55,000 for AC replacement and new flooring at the Senior Center
• Discontinuance of Mt. Tom Road
• Closing of the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol account
• Appointment of Dennis J. Phellan as School Resource Officer
• Appointment of Shaun Martinez as part-time Police Officer and Abby Marshall to Planning Commission

The Selectmen unanimously approved a $55,000 capital improvement to replace the air‑conditioning and install new flooring at the Senior Center. They also unanimously closed the Town’s Drug & Alcohol account, transferring the funds to the new SPARC Wellness Program. All three appointments – a School Resource Officer, a part‑time Police Officer, and a Planning Commission alternate – were approved unanimously, and the Mt. Tom Road discontinuance was tabled pending more property information.

• Approved $55,000 senior center AC and flooring project (unanimous)
• Approved closure of Drug & Alcohol account and transfer to SPARC Wellness (unanimous)
• Appointed Dennis J. Phellan as School Resource Officer (unanimous)
• Appointed Shaun Martinez as part‑time Police Officer (unanimous)
• Appointed Abby Marshall as Planning Commission alternate (unanimous)
• Condemned assignation of Charlie Kirk and related violence (unanimous)
• Tabled discontinuance of Mt. Tom Road pending more information (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:18 p.m. (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The commission will consider pending applications for residential and club improvements. The body will also receive a new application for a septic system replacement. Members will review minutes from previous regular and site inspection meetings.

• Retzik/4 New Preston Hill Rd. (#IW-25-30): pool, retaining walls, terrace, steps and landscaping
• The Washington Club/8 Golf Course Rd. (#IW-25-31): modification for a Racquet Sports Facility
• Kasdin/79 West Shore Rd. (#IW-25-37): replacement of steps and two landings
• Steep Rock Association/185 Tunnel Rd. (#IW-25-40): culvert replacement
• Stone/161 Sabbaday Ln. (#IW-25-44): septic system replacement within the URA

The Washington Inland Wetlands Commission approved four prior meeting minutes and three permit applications, each by a 5‑0 vote. It tabled a racquet‑sports facility application pending Health Department approval and accepted a new septic‑system replacement application. The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

• Approved 8‑27‑2025 Regular Meeting Minutes (5‑0)
• Approved 9‑02‑2025 Kasdin site inspection minutes (5‑0)
• Approved 9‑02‑2025 Steep Rock site inspection minutes (5‑0)
• Approved 9‑02‑2025 A.H. Howland site inspection report (5‑0)
• Approved Kasdin/79 West Shore Rd. steps and landings permit (5‑0)
• Tabled LandTech Consulting Washington Club racquet‑sports facility application (awaiting Health Dept)
• Approved Steep Rock Association geotechnical boring investigation permit (5‑0)
• Approved A.H. Howland & Associates driveway and buried utilities permit (5‑0)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will meet to review old business and new business. Discussion items include town signage and electric car charging stations.

• Transfer Station signage
• Returnable bottles
• Electric car charging stations
• Sustainability and Transfer Station websites
• Plastic presentations

The Sustainability Committee voted to approve the minutes from the last meeting, with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously at 5:54 PM. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:54 PM (unanimous)

Housing Commission

The commission will review updates on the Baldwin Hill property, Judea Springs, a WCHT meeting, and new multi-family housing regulations. It will discuss the impact of short-term rentals in Washington and consider whether licensing or regulations are needed. No other items are scheduled for decision.

• Update on Baldwin Hill Property
• Update on Judea Springs
• Report on WCHT meeting and meeting with LCCHO
• Update on Multi-family housing regulations being published
• Discussion on licensing or regulation of short-term rentals

The Washington Housing Commission voted to accept the August 12, 2025 minutes, with a unanimous vote. Later, the commission voted to adjourn the September 9, 2025 meeting, with all members voting in favor. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

• Accepted August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned September 9, 2025 meeting (all in favor)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to review updates on the beach, boat ramp, and pickleball court. The body will also discuss Platt Field and the Harvest Fest scheduled for October 12th.

• Beach/Boat Ramp update
• Pickleball court update
• Platt Field discussion with Rebecca McMackin and Michelle Gorra
• Harvest Fest planning for October 12th

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Washington Planning Commission will conduct a hybrid meeting on September 3, 2025, at 7:00 pm to discuss land-use applications, including a continued hearing on a 3-lot re-subdivision at 255-257 Bee Brook Road and a new scenic road designation application for Upper Church Hill Road. The commission will also set a new public hearing date for the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development and receive committee reports.

• Continued public hearing on Quist, Fredlund, Bailey 3-lot re-subdivision at 255-257 Bee Brook Road
• New scenic road designation application for Upper Church Hill Road by Christopher Canizares
• Set new public hearing date for 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development
• Sustainability and Economic Development Committee reports
• Consideration of August 6, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved a three‑lot re‑subdivision at 255‑257 Bee Brook Road without conditions. It also scheduled a public hearing for a Scenic Road designation on Upper Church Hill Road and moved the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development hearing to November 5, 2025. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 3‑lot re‑subdivision at 255‑257 Bee Brook Road (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Scenic Road designation on Upper Church Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next Planning Commission meeting for October 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Changed POCD update public hearing date to November 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned September 3, 2025 meeting at 8:04 pm (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Washington Conservation Commission meeting scheduled for September 3, 2025, was cancelled because not enough members attended. The public was notified of the cancellation.

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission is conducting site visits to review three separate applications. These walks allow the commission to inspect the physical locations of proposed work before making decisions.

• 79 West Shore Rd. (Kasdin): replacement of steps and two landings
• 185 Tunnel Rd. (Steep Rock Association): culvert replacement
• 37 Popple Swamp Rd. (Schiller): construction of a driveway and buried utilities

Board of Selectmen

The Washington, CT Board of Selectmen will meet to approve the minutes from the August 14 meeting and receive reports from the First Selectman and other board members. Old business includes discussion of the town's transfer station purchase.

• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of town's transfer station purchase

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the minutes of the August 14, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously authorized Selectman Jay Hubelbank to begin discussions with Voltpost about installing free electric‑vehicle chargers. The proposed purchase of the town’s Transfer Station was noted and will be considered at the next Board meeting and later at a Town Meeting.

• Approved August 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Authorized Jay Hubelbank to discuss free EV chargers with Voltpost (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:36 p.m. (unanimously)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission will consider several pending and new applications for land use and construction. The body is reviewing requests for residential and commercial improvements including drainage, parking, and utility work.

• Pending application for a pool, retaining walls, terrace, steps, and landscaping at 4 New Preston Hill Rd.
• Pending modification for a Racquet Sports Facility at 8 Golf Course Rd.
• Pending application for a parking area at 124 Christian St.
• Pending application for drainage stabilization at 88 Baldwin Hill Rd.
• New applications for steps at 79 West Shore Rd., culvert replacement at 185 Tunnel Rd., and a driveway at 37 Popple Swamp Rd.

The Inland Wetlands Commission approved two permits: a new parking area at 124 Christian St. and drainage stabilization at 88 Baldwin Hill Rd., each by a 4‑0 vote. Two pending applications were tabled until the next meeting or pending health department approval. Three new applications were accepted and site walks were scheduled for September 2, 2025.

• Approved Smith & Co. parking area permit at 124 Christian St. (4-0)
• Approved Brian Neff drainage stabilization permit at 88 Baldwin Hill Rd. (4-0)
• Tabled Sabin Landscape Architects pool/retaining walls application until next meeting
• Tabled LandTech Consulting racquet sports facility application pending Health Dept. approval
• Accepted Kasdin steps replacement application; site walk scheduled Sep 2, 2025 3:00 pm
• Accepted Steep Rock culvert replacement application; site walk scheduled Sep 2, 2025 ~3:30‑3:45 pm
• Accepted A.H. Howland driveway and utilities application; site walk scheduled Sep 2, 2025 ~4:30 pm

Zoning Commission

The provided agenda consists of a list of PDF document references without specific item descriptions. It is procedural boilerplate and does not list the specific topics to be decided or discussed.

The commission approved the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It voted 5‑0 to schedule a public hearing on September 29, 2025 for a detached accessory apartment at 210 Old Litchfield Rd. The commission agreed to place a Notice of Violation on land records when owners cannot be reached. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:48 p.m.

• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Dutton accessory apartment on Sep 29, 2025 (5-0)
• Agreed to place Notice of Violation on land records after failed contact attempts (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:48 p.m. (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Washington, CT Economic Development Committee will meet to approve past minutes, hear a report from the Economic and Community Development Coordinator, and discuss ongoing projects like a guidebook reprint, Nick Platt Park, and the upcoming Harvest Fest on October 12.

• Approval of July 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Guidebook reprint discussion
• Nick Platt Park update from Parks and Rec
• Harvest Fest planning for October 12, 12-5 PM

The committee approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes with a correction to the meeting date, a motion made by Jim Brinton and seconded by Rich Pomerantz that passed unanimously. The committee also decided to staff a table at the town’s Harvest Festival on October 12, with Trisha McMahon and Rich Pomerantz volunteering to help.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Will staff an EDC table at Harvest Festival Oct 12 (no vote recorded)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission is scheduled to perform site walks for two separate applications. These visits are to review proposed work at Christian St. and Baldwin Hill Rd.

• Site walk for Steep Rock Association at 124 Christian St. (#IW-25-33) for a new parking area
• Site walk for Levande at 88 Baldwin Hill Rd. (#IW-25-35) for drainage stabilization

Commission members met at the Steep Rock Association site on Christian Street and reviewed the proposed parking area. They heard comments from the association’s executive director and a professional engineer, and noted details such as six parking spaces, signage, and road improvements. No vote, approval, denial, or other formal action was recorded. The site walk concluded at 3:32 p.m.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance is holding a special meeting to fill a vacancy. The body will appoint a member to the board due to a resignation.

• Appointment of Member of the Board of Finance due to resignation

The Board of Finance unanimously approved Ashleigh Fernandez, an alternate, as a full member. The Board also agreed to contact the Republican Town Committee for a recommendation to fill the alternate vacancy. The meeting was adjourned unanimously, and the next meeting was set for September 15, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

• Appointed Ashleigh Fernandez as full Board of Finance member (unanimous)
• Board to contact Republican Town Committee for alternate recommendation (approved)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Washington Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for August 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2025.

Board of Selectmen

The Washington, CT Board of Selectmen will meet on August 14, 2025, to approve minutes, address resignations and appointments, and discuss a lease renewal for American Tower. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss a real estate matter related to the Transfer Station.

• Resignation of Craig Schoon from the Board of Finance
• Appointment of Nathaniel Cardonsky to the Washington Arts Council
• Discussion of American Tower lease renewal
• Executive session to discuss Transfer Station real estate matter

The Selectmen unanimously approved extending an Invitation to Bid for labor, tools, materials and equipment for the Titus Block Sidewalk Improvement Project – Phase 1. They also accepted the resignation of Craig Schoon from the Board of Finance and unanimously appointed Nathaniel Cardonsky to the Washington Arts Council. All motions were passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

• Extended Invitation to Bid for Titus Block Sidewalk Improvement Phase 1 – approved unanimously
• Accepted resignation of Craig Schoon from the Board of Finance – approved unanimously
• Appointed Nathaniel Cardonsky to the Washington Arts Council – approved unanimously
• Approved minutes of the July 31, 2025 meeting – approved unanimously
• Moved to adjourn to Executive Session – approved unanimously
• Adjourned regular meeting – approved unanimously

Sustainability Committee

The Washington, CT Sustainability Committee will meet to approve past minutes and discuss ongoing environmental projects, including wake boating regulations, plastic reuse outreach, river testing, invasive species control, transfer station signage, and electric vehicle charging stations.

• Review of wake boating regulations
• Public outreach on plastic reuse
• Shepaug River water quality testing
• Invasive species management updates
• Transfer Station signage changes

The Sustainability Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The committee assigned Mandy to update the town website with accurate Transfer Station information. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned website updates to Mandy (no vote recorded)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Commission will consider pending applications for a fire pond and a racquet sports facility. The body will also receive new applications for a parking area and drainage stabilization.

• 59 Dark Entry Rd.: re-establishment of a fire pond
• 4 New Preston Hill Rd.: pool, retaining walls, terrace, steps and landscaping
• 8 Golf Course Rd.: modification for a Racquet Sports Facility
• 124 Christian St.: parking area
• 88 Baldwin Hill Rd.: drainage stabilization

Housing Commission

The Washington Housing Commission will meet to discuss whether to investigate the impact of short-term rentals on local housing and if licensing or regulations are needed. The body will also receive updates on specific properties and predevelopment funding.

• Discussion on short-term rental licensing and regulations
• Update on $330,000 request for Judea Springs predevelopment
• Updates on Baldwin Hill and Wykeham properties
• Report on multi-family housing regulations
• Report on Perry St. Lakeville ribbon cutting

The commission unanimously accepted the June 10, 2025 minutes. The Town approved a request to expend $330,00 for predevelopment of the Judea Springs property. The meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m. by unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Accepted June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $330,00 for Judea Springs predevelopment (Town approval)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:43 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to discuss a 3-lot re-subdivision. The body will also continue discussions regarding the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development.

• Public hearing for 3 lot re-subdivision at 255-257 Bee Brook Road (Quist, Fredlund, Bailey)
• Discussion of 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development

The commission unanimously continued the public hearing for the 255‑257 Bee Brook Road 3‑lot re‑subdivision to September 3, 2025. It also approved the July 2 and July 15 meeting minutes without dissent. The October 2025 Planning Commission meeting was rescheduled to Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 7:00 pm. The meeting adjourned at 7:49 pm.

• Continued public hearing for 255‑257 Bee Brook Road 3‑lot re‑subdivision to Sep 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved July 2, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2025 Site Walk minutes (unanimous)
• Rescheduled October 2025 Planning Commission meeting to Oct 15, 2025 at 7:00 pm (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:49 pm (unanimous)

Arts Council

The Arts Council meeting scheduled for August 14, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for September 11, 2025.

Home

Eligible voters will cast ballots to decide if the Town of Washington should adopt a Code of Ordinance regarding the regulation of wake boat operation on Lake Waramaug. This vote follows an adjournment from the July 17, 2025, Town Meeting.

• Vote on the ordinance entitled “Regulation of Wake Boat Operation on Lake Waramaug”

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to award truck bids and discuss ordinances. The board will also consider an appointment to the Economic Development Committee.

• Awarding of Truck Bids
• Appointment of Rich Pomerantz to the Economic Development Committee
• Discussion of Ordinances

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 17 meeting. They appointed Richard Pomerantz to the Economic Development Committee. The Board awarded a $116,057 contract for a 2026 F‑550 dump truck to Litchfield Ford. The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Richard Pomerantz to Economic Development Committee (unanimous)
• Awarded $116,057 contract for 2026 F‑550 dump truck to Litchfield Ford (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 p.m. (unanimous)

Town Meetings

The Town of Washington is holding a referendum to vote on a question adjourned from a July 17, 2025 meeting. Voters will decide whether to adopt the Code of Ordinance entitled “Regulation of Wake Boat Operation on Lake Waramaug.”

• Vote on the ordinance “Regulation of Wake Boat Operation on Lake Waramaug”

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission is conducting site visits to review two specific project applications. These walks are used to evaluate the physical conditions of the land before decisions are made.

• 59 Dark Entry Rd. (ACB Properties) regarding the re-establishment of a fire pond
• 4 New Preston Hill Rd. (Sabin Landscape Architects for Retzik) regarding a pool, retaining walls, terrace, steps, and landscaping

The commission met on July 28, 2025 to inspect the proposed retaining walls, terraces, steps, in‑ground pool and landscaping at 4 New Preston Hill Road. Commissioners requested additional erosion‑control details, drainage calculations, and clarification of stockpile and stone‑reuse areas on an amended site plan. No approvals, denials, or formal decisions were recorded.

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission approved continuing the public hearing on the Lake Waramaug Country Club special‑permit application for new tennis courts, a maintenance building, parking and driveway, scheduling it for August 25, 2025. It also approved the renewal of a special permit for Wright Electrical Company, adopted the June 23 meeting minutes, elected a new Vice Chair, entered and exited an executive session, and adjourned the meeting.

• Continue public hearing for Lake Waramaug Country Club special permit (5‑0)
• Approve renewal of Special Permit for Wright Electrical Company (5‑0)
• Approve June 23, 2025 Zoning Commission meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Elect Jennifer Averill as Vice Chair of the Zoning Commission (5‑0)
• Enter Executive Session to discuss a legal matter (5‑0)
• Re‑enter Regular Meeting after Executive Session (5‑0)
• Adjourn the July 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous 5‑0)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Commission is meeting to discuss pending and new applications for land use and construction. These items include residential pool projects and a modification for a sports facility.

• Application for 123 Painter Ridge Rd. regarding a pool, pool house, and septic system
• Application for 59 Dark Entry Rd. to re-establish a fire pond
• Application for 4 New Preston Hill Rd. for a pool, retaining walls, and landscaping
• Modification application for 8 Golf Course Rd. (The Washington Club) for a Racquet Sports Facility

The Inland Wetlands Commission unanimously approved the application for a pool, pool house, driveway, septic system components, grading, drainage, retaining walls, patio, walkways, HVAC units and other appurtenances at 123 Painter Ridge Rd. The approval (5‑0 vote) includes conditions such as prior notification to the Land Use Office, a weekly photo journal, and no plan modifications without commission consent. The commission also accepted three new applications—for a fire pond at 59 Dark Entry Rd., a reduced‑size pool at 4 New Preston Hill Rd., and a racquet sports facility at 8 Golf Course Rd.—and scheduled site walks for each on July 28, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Approved pool and related development permit at 123 Painter Ridge Rd. (5‑0)
• Accepted fire pond application at 59 Dark Entry Rd. (no vote recorded)
• Accepted pool and landscaping application at 4 New Preston Hill Rd. (no vote recorded)
• Accepted racquet sports facility application at 8 Golf Course Rd. (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled site walk for fire pond application on July 28, 2025
• Scheduled site walk for pool/landscape application on July 28, 2025 (approx. 4:00 p.m.)
• Scheduled site walk for racquet sports facility application on July 28, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 7:38 p.m. (5‑0)

Historic District Commission

The Washington Historic District Commission will meet to review specific property and signage requests. The body will also discuss the expansion of the Historic District in several areas.

• Emily Gum-Frederick Gunn School
• New Historic District signage
• Historic District expansion: Nettleton Hollow
• Historic District expansion: New Preston
• Historic District expansion: The Green

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will meet to receive reports from the Tax Collector, Treasurer, Selectman, and Education department. The agenda consists of procedural updates and standard financial reporting.

• Tax Collector's Report
• Treasurer's Report
• Selectman's Report
• Financial Reports
• Education Report

The board approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting with changes, a motion that passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions or approvals were taken during this session.

• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Washington Historic District Commission will meet to discuss the expansion of the historic district in Nettleton Hollow, New Preston, and The Green. The body will also consider new historic district signage and a matter regarding Sarah Opdahl-Frederick Gunn School.

• Expansion of Historic District: Nettleton Hollow, New Preston, and The Green
• New Historic District signage
• Sarah Opdahl-Frederick Gunn School

The Historic District Commission accepted the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting. A motion to wish former clerk Barbara Tingley well was passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Accepted May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Passed motion to wish former clerk Barbara Tingley best (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:55 p.m. (unanimous)

Town Meetings

Voters will consider the Town's Capital Improvement Plan and an ordinance for wake boat operations on Lake Waramaug. The meeting includes votes on funding for a housing project and the removal of three town roads from public use.

• Appropriation of $330,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund for 77 Wykeham Road
• Discontinuance of Mount Tom Road from 20 Mount Tom Road to 67 Upper Mount Tom Road
• Discontinuance of Upper Mount Tom Road from 67 Upper Mount Tom Road to 230 Romford Road
• Discontinuance of Moody Bridge Road Ease from 1 Barnes Road to the Shepaug River
• Ordinance Regulating Wake Boat Operation on Lake Waramaug

The Special Town Meeting unanimously approved the Town's Capital Improvement Plan and a $330,000 appropriation from the Affordable Housing Fund for feasibility work on 77 Wykeham Road. It also approved the discontinuance of three road segments: Mount Tom Road, Upper Mount Tom Road, and Moody Bridge Road East. The ordinance regulating wake boat operation on Lake Waramaug was discussed but will be voted on at a July 31 referendum.

• Approved Town Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $330,000 Affordable Housing Fund appropriation for 77 Wykeham Road (unanimous)
• Approved discontinuance of Mount Tom Road from 20 Mount Tom Rd to 67 Upper Mount Tom Rd (unanimous)
• Approved discontinuance of Upper Mount Tom Road from 67 Upper Mount Tom Rd to 230 Romford Rd (unanimous)
• Approved discontinuance of Moody Bridge Road East from 1 Barnes Rd to the Shepaug River (unanimous)
• Wake boat operation ordinance scheduled for referendum on July 31, 2025

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to conduct town business and review appointments. The meeting includes the opening of bids for two new vehicles.

• Appointment of Victoria Cherniske to the Judea Cemetery Commission until 6/30/30
• Opening of bids for a 2025 Crew Cab 4 x 4
• Opening of bids for a 2025 Cab Dump 4x4

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting. A motion was made to appoint Victoria Cherniske to the Judea Cemetery Commission through June 30, 2030; the outcome was not recorded. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned at 5:38 p.m.

• Approved July 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to appoint Victoria Cherniske to Judea Cemetery Commission (outcome not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:38 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled meeting for July 17, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to no new applications.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss local business and community growth. The agenda includes a real estate market update from Pels Matthews and a review of the June 20 Block Party.

• Real estate market update by Pels Matthews
• Review of June 20 Block Party
• Guidebook update

The Economic Development Committee approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Trisha McMahon, seconded by Elizabeth Fenton, and carried unanimously. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

• Approved minutes of June 17, 2025 (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission is meeting for a site walk on July 14, 2025. The visit concerns application #IW-25-27 for various residential improvements.

• Site walk for 123 Painter Ridge Rd. regarding a pool, pool house, and driveway
• Review of septic system components, grading, and drainage system
• Review of retaining walls, patio, walkways, and HVAC units

The Inland Wetlands Commission approved the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It approved a permit (IW‑25‑20) to install a sunken trampoline at 157 Calhoun St, with conditions, by a 5‑0 vote. It approved a permit (IW‑25‑21) to remove an existing shed at the same address, with conditions, by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved IW-25-20 sunken trampoline permit (5-0)
• Approved IW-25-21 shed removal permit (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Arts Council

The Arts Council will meet to review statistics from restaurant week and discuss a photo exhibition at Steep Rock. The body will also recap a block party and discuss the Cultural District.

• Steep Rock Photo Exhibition
• Restaurant week statistics review
• Block party recap
• Cultural District discussion

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the May 8 and June 12 meetings. Other items discussed included promotion for the upcoming Steep Rock exhibition, review of Restaurant Week metrics, a block‑party recap, progress on the cultural district, and upcoming events. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved May 8 and June 12 minutes (unanimous)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will meet to review old business and consider adding new members. Discussions include the status of 2024-25 purchases and public education on plastic alternatives.

• Wake Boarding Ordinance
• EV Charging Station
• End of 2024-25 purchases
• Public education on plastic alternatives
• Adding new members

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission will meet to receive new applications for two properties. The commission will also consider minutes from the June 25, 2025, meeting.

• Application #IW-25-24: ACB Properties at 59 Dark Entry Rd. for the re-establishment of a fire pond
• Application #IW-25-27: A.H Howland & Associates for Bijoor at 123 Painter Ridge Rd. for a pool, pool house, driveway, septic system components, grading, drainage system, retaining walls, patio, walkways, HVAC units, and pool equipment

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Washington Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to review updates on several town facilities and events. The body will discuss the Platt Park proposal and status updates for the Town Beach and pickleball.

• Platt Park Proposal
• Pickleball Update
• Town Beach Update
• Summer Camps Update
• Country Fest – July 19th

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the June 9, 2025 minutes with a correction to the Country Fest date. The commission also unanimously approved a motion to investigate the cost of installing an automatic locking system for one beach bathroom to allow access until 8:00 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Approved study of automatic bathroom locking system (unanimous)

Housing Commission

The Washington Housing Commission meeting scheduled for July 8, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is August 12, 2025.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss whether to use a referendum or a special town meeting for a wake boat ordinance on Lake Waramaug. The board is also setting the agenda for a Special Town Meeting on July 17, 2025, and discussing speed camera citations.

• Discussion of Referendum vs Special Town Meeting for the Ordinance Regulating Wake Boat Operation on Lake Waramaug
• Discussion of administration of speed camera citations
• Invitation to Bid for a 2025 ¾ ton Crew Cab pickup 4x4
• Invitation to Bid for a 2025 19,500 GVW Standard Cab Mason Dump 4x4
• Setting the agenda for a July 17, 2025 Special Town Meeting

The Board approved the June 18 minutes and accepted two resignations from the Economic Development Committee. They postponed the Wake Boat Operation ordinance vote to a July 31 referendum. An invitation to bid for two municipal vehicles was issued. The Board also adopted the agenda for a July 17 Special Town Meeting covering capital improvements, housing funds, road discontinuances and the Wake Boat ordinance, all unanimously approved.

• Approved June 18, 2025 Board minutes (unanimously)
• Accepted resignations of Ryan Cangello and Rudolph Montgelas from Economic Development Committee (unanimously)
• Postponed Wake Boat Operation ordinance vote to July 31, 2025 referendum (unanimously)
• Extended invitation to bid for 2025 ¾‑ton crew cab pickup and 19,500 GVW mason dump (unanimously)
• Set agenda for July 17, 2025 Special Town Meeting, including capital plan, $330,000 housing fund appropriation, road discontinuances, and Wake Boat ordinance (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:55 p.m. (unanimously)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and regular meeting to discuss land subdivisions. The body will also continue discussions regarding the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development.

• Public hearing for 3 lot re-subdivision at 255-257 Bee Brook Road (Quist, Fredlund, Bailey)
• Preliminary discussion regarding re-subdivision at 72 Old North Road
• Discussion of 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development

The Planning Commission granted a continuance for the Bee Brook Road 3‑lot re‑subdivision until the August 6 meeting. It approved waivers for signage and open‑space requirements for the 72 Old North Road project and scheduled a site visit. The commission also set a public hearing on the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development for October 1, 2025. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Continuance granted for Quist, Fredlund, Bailey 3‑lot re‑subdivision (unanimous)
• June 4, 2025 minutes accepted (unanimous)
• Waiver for regulation 4.4.3.A (sign posting) approved for 72 Old North Road (unanimous)
• Waiver for open‑space requirement approved for 72 Old North Road (unanimous)
• Site visit to 72 Old North Road scheduled for July 15 at 10:00 am (unanimous)
• Public hearing on 2024 POCD update scheduled for Oct 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned at 8:17 pm (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet via Zoom to discuss open space funds and stewardship in New Preston. The body will also review progress on tree regulations and the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD).

• New Preston Open Space Stewardship
• Open Space use of funds and language
• Tree Regs progress
• Easement Compliance Inspection at 65 Gunn Hill Road
• In-kind gift from Arbor services

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled meeting for June 26, 2025, was cancelled. The cancellation is due to no new applications.

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission will consider two pending applications regarding the correction of violations at 157 Calhoun St. The meeting also includes a guest presentation from the Co-Chair of Protect Lake Waramaug.

• Application #IW-25-20: Correction of violation for an 18’ x 25’ sunken trampoline at 157 Calhoun St.
• Application #IW-25-21: Correction of violation for the removal of a shed at 157 Calhoun St.
• Guest presentation by Bruce Birenboim, Co-Chair of Protect Lake Waramaug

Zoning Commission

The provided agenda consists of a list of document references without specific item descriptions. It is not possible to determine the specific topics being decided or discussed.

The commission approved the special permit for two pickleball courts at 11 School Street, setting operating hours of 8 a.m.‑8 p.m., requiring signs with QR codes for sound‑mitigating equipment, and prohibiting illumination. The body also approved corrected minutes from the May 27 meeting, scheduled a public hearing for the Lake Waramaug Country Club tennis‑court expansion, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved closure of pickleball court public hearing (5‑0)
• Approved corrected May 27, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved special permit for two pickleball courts with conditions (5‑0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Lake Waramaug Country Club tennis‑court project (5‑0)
• Adjourned the June 23, 2025 meeting unanimously

Town Meetings

The Town of Washington will hold a Special Town Meeting to elect four candidates to the Board of Education. The elected members will serve four-year terms beginning July 1, 2025.

• Election of four Board of Education candidates for four-year terms

The meeting nominated William Fairbairn as moderator and closed voting at 7:10 p.m. by unanimous motions. Ballots were tabulated, electing Jennifer Pote (304 votes), Jane Sarjeant (292), Christine Weydig (289) and Peter Tagley (284) to the Board of Education. The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• William Fairbairn nominated and approved as moderator (unanimous)
• Voting closed at 7:10 p.m. (unanimous)
• Elected Board of Education members: Jennifer Pote (304), Jane Sarjeant (292), Christine Weydig (289), Peter Tagley (284)
• Reese Swanson (72), Adam Woorduff (67), Chancellor Dutcher (59), William Morris (48) not elected
• Meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the renewal of a lease with Harmon, Inc. for the second floor of the Old Firehouse. The board will also process several committee resignations and reappointments.

• Lease renewal with Harmon, Inc. for the Old Firehouse second floor (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
• Reappointments to the Buildings & Property Commission, Inland Wetlands Commission, Lake Waramaug Authority, and Western Connecticut Tourism Bureau
• Resignations from the Sustainability Committee and Conservation Commission

The Board of Selectmen approved the minutes from the June 5 meeting and accepted several resignations. They unanimously reappointed members to four commissions and renewed the town's lease with Harmon, Inc. for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 5:42 p.m.

• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Hugh Rogers and Monique Gil‑Rogers from Sustainability Committee (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Ashleigh Fernandez from Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Bruce Adams and Bob Papsin to Buildings & Property Commission until 7/1/2028 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jennifer Bogue, Larry Gendron and Christine Adams to Inland Wetlands Commission until 6/30/2028 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Edwin Matthews to Lake Waramaug Authority until 6/30/2028 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Fran Kielty to Western Connecticut Tourism Bureau until 6/30/2028 (unanimous)
• Renewed lease with Harmon, Inc. for July 1, 2025‑June 30, 2026 (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss the June 20 Block Party and the CT Main Street Readiness Assessment. The body will also review a guidebook reprint and receive a report from the Economic and Community Development Coordinator.

• Guidebook reprint
• Block Party June 20
• CT Main Street Readiness Assessment

The committee approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the June 17, 2025 meeting was also approved. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved May 20 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will meet to review reports from the Tax Collector, Treasurer, Selectman, and Education department. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and reports.

• Approval of May 19, 2025 minutes
• Tax Collector’s Report
• Treasurer’s Report
• Selectman’s Report
• Education Report

The Board of Finance unanimously approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the June 16 meeting was also unanimously approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Washington Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for June 16, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2025.

The Washington Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for June 16, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decisions taken. The next meeting is set for July 21, 2025.

Arts Council

The Arts Council is meeting to discuss upcoming events and the status of the Cultural District. The body will also review minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting.

• Block Party scheduled for June 20
• Steep Rock Photo Exhibition
• Cultural District status

The council postponed the May meeting minutes because there was no quorum. It approved a Block Party on June 20 with line‑dancing, tents and a photographer. It also approved the Steep Rock Photo Exhibition for Oct 3‑19 and allocated $448 from next year’s budget for display mats.

• May minutes tabled due to lack of quorum
• Block Party scheduled for June 20, 5:30‑8:00 PM
• Steep Rock Photo Exhibition set for Oct 3‑19
• Allocate $448 in next year’s budget for exhibition mats

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission will consider pending and new applications regarding property modifications and maintenance. The body is reviewing requests for construction, removals, and invasive species management.

• 157 Calhoun St.: Application for a boardwalk bridge and new driveway
• 147 Sabbaday Lane: Application for Japanese Knotweed Maintenance
• 157 Calhoun St.: Application for a previously installed 18’ x 25’ sunken trampoline
• 157 Calhoun St.: Application for the removal of an existing shed

Town Meetings

The Town of Washington will hold a Special Town Meeting to nominate candidates for the Board of Education. The nominated individuals will serve four-year terms starting July 1, 2025.

• Nomination of candidates for four Board of Education positions

The Special Town Meeting unanimously approved James Brinton as Moderator. It also unanimously approved closing nominations for four Board of Education seats. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

• Appointed James Brinton as Moderator (unanimously approved)
• Closed nominations for Board of Education (unanimously approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:12 p.m. (unanimously approved)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss open space stewardship and tree regulations. The body will also review a request for a compliance certificate for a specific property.

• Compliance certificate request for 65 Gunn Hill Road
• New Preston Open Space Stewardship
• Open Space use of funds and language
• In-kind gift from Arbor services
• Tree regulations progress

The commission unanimously approved the April 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to place the pollinator garden initiative on hold because of funding constraints. Chairman Conroy will contact the Planning Commission to seek guidance on expanding Open Space fund use, and will schedule a site visit to verify compliance at 65 Gunn Hill Road. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Put pollinator garden initiative on hold (no vote recorded)
• Chair to contact Planning Commission for Open Space fund-use language (action)
• Chair to schedule site visit for 65 Gunn Hill Road compliance (action)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will meet to review old business and new updates. The body is discussing several environmental initiatives and the topic of returnables.

• EV charging stations
• Wake Boating
• Invasive species
• Recycling
• Returnables

The Sustainability Committee approved the May meeting minutes with a correction to the wake‑boating ban. The committee also approved allocating up to $5,500 for two recycled picnic tables, four bear‑proof waste containers, and LED lights for eligible Food Bank clients. No other formal actions were taken; remaining items were noted for future research or discussion.

• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved up to $5,500 for picnic tables, bear‑proof containers, and LED lights (unanimous)

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will discuss updates on the Baldwin Hill and Wykeham properties. The body is tracking a request for Selectmen to call a town meeting regarding the expenditure of up to $330,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund.

• Request to expend up to $330,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund
• Update on Baldwin Hill Property
• Update on Wykeham Property
• Update on 2025-26 budget request
• Planning for Community Block Party on June 20

The Washington Housing Commission voted unanimously to accept the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. The commission also voted unanimously to adjourn the June 10, 2025 meeting. No other formal decisions were recorded; the remaining items were informational updates.

• Accepted April 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission is meeting to review updates on the Town Beach, Pickle Ball, and the Community Block Party. The body will also discuss the July 4th Freedom Run and Country Fest.

• Community Block Party
• Town Beach update
• Country Fest on July 20
• Pickle Ball update
• July 4th Freedom Run QR code

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also approved a scholarship of no more than $1,000 per camp session to help families cover the cost of a one‑on‑one aid or nurse for a child with health or special needs, with the motion passing with one abstention. The Pickle Ball court zoning application was continued to the next meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved scholarship up to $1,000 per camp session (passed with one abstention)
• Continued Pickle Ball court zoning application to next meeting

Lake Waramaug Authority

The Lake Waramaug Authority will meet to consider and vote on a proposed ordinance regulating wake boat operations. The body will also review the 2025 safety patrol budget and schedule.

• Vote on proposed ordinance regarding regulation of wake boat operation on Lake Waramaug
• Review of Safety Patrol Schedule and Budget 2025
• Ice Rescue Update
• Spring 2025 Regatta Report

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to review reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes a discussion on speed enforcement under old business.

• Discussion of speed enforcement

The Board of Selectmen approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting and the June 4, 2025 special meeting, each by unanimous vote. They reported that the speed‑enforcement camera on Route 109 is being updated and citations are now being issued. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved minutes of May 22, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 4, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:35 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a 3 lot re-subdivision at 255-257 Bee Brook Road. The body will also continue discussions on the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development.

• Public hearing for 3 lot re-subdivision at 255-257 Bee Brook Road (Quist, Fredlund, Bailey)
• Discussion of 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development
• Sustainability Committee report
• Economic Development Committee report

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a continuance for the Quist, Fredlund, Bailey 3‑lot re‑subdivision application, moving the decision to the July 2, 2025 meeting. The commission also unanimously accepted the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:23 p.m.

• Granted continuance for Quist, Fredlund, Bailey 3‑lot re‑subdivision (unanimous)
• Accepted May 7, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:23 p.m. (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Washington Conservation Commission meeting scheduled for June 4, 2025, has been cancelled. A special meeting has been scheduled for June 11, 2025.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting to consider scheduling a Special Town Meeting. The purpose of that proposed meeting is to nominate candidates for the Board of Education.

• Motion to schedule a Special Town Meeting on June 11, 2025, for Board of Education nominations

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved holding a Special Town Meeting on June 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Brian Memorial Town Hall to nominate candidates for four Board of Education seats beginning July 1, 2025. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned at 4:01 p.m.

• Approved special town meeting on June 11 to nominate Board of Education candidates (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the June 4 meeting (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission is meeting for a site walk to review Japanese Knotweed maintenance. The review concerns 147 Sabbaday Ln. and the Steep Rock Association.

• Site walk for Japanese Knotweed maintenance at 147 Sabbaday Ln. (#IW-25-19)

Town Meetings

The Town of Washington is holding a referendum to vote on two adjourned questions from a May 15 meeting. Voters will decide whether to adopt ordinances regarding the appointment terms of two town officials.

• Ordinance to authorize the Board of Selectman to appoint the Town Clerk for a four-year term
• Ordinance to authorize the Board of Selectman to appoint the Tax Collector for a four-year term

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Washington Inland Wetlands Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on May 28, 2025, to review pending and new wetland-related applications, including docks, invasive vegetation removal, and maintenance work. The body will also consider minutes from prior meetings and release a bond.

• Dean Pushlar’s dock permit at 30 Tinker Hill Rd (#IW-25-15)
• Fasulo’s invasive vegetation removal at 96 Romford Rd (#IW-25-16)
• Steep Rock Association’s Japanese Knotweed maintenance at 147 Sabbaday Lane (#IW-25-19)
• Premier Trust’s sunken trampoline and shed removal at 157 Calhoun St (#IW-25-20, #IW-25-21)
• Release of bond for Bezos at 90 Tinker Hill Rd

The Washington Inland Wetlands Commission approved a dock permit for 30 Tinker Hill Rd and an invasive vegetation removal permit for 96 Romford Rd, each by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved the release of a $10,000 bond to former property owner Dr. Andrew Bezos with a 5‑0 vote. Discussion of a boardwalk bridge and driveway project was tabled for the June 11 meeting. A new application for Japanese Knotweed maintenance was accepted and a site walk scheduled for June 3.

• Approved May 14 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 5‑20 site inspection minutes for 30 Tinker Hill Rd (5-0)
• Approved 5‑20 site inspection minutes for 96 Romford Rd (5-0)
• Approved dock permit at 30 Tinker Hill Rd (IW‑25‑15) (5-0)
• Approved invasive vegetation removal permit at 96 Romford Rd (IW‑25‑16) (5-0)
• Approved release of $10,000 bond to Dr. Andrew Bezos (5-0)
• Tabled boardwalk bridge and driveway discussion for June 11
• Accepted Japanese Knotweed maintenance application; site walk scheduled June 3

Zoning Commission

The provided agenda consists of a list of PDF document references without descriptive text. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed in the source.

The commission approved, by a 5‑0 vote, continuing the public hearing for the Town of Washington’s special permit request to build a pickleball court at 11 School Street. The April 28, 2025 regular‑meeting minutes were approved with a correction, also by a 5‑0 vote. The Lake Waramaug Country Club’s special‑permit application was found incomplete and no public hearing will be scheduled at this time. The commission entered executive session to discuss a legal matter and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Continue public hearing on Town of Washington pickleball court special permit (approved 5-0)
• Approve April 28, 2025 regular‑meeting minutes with amendment (approved 5-0)
• Lake Waramaug Country Club special‑permit application deemed incomplete; no public hearing scheduled (no vote recorded)
• Enter executive session to discuss legal matter (approved 5-0)
• Adjourn May 27, 2025 meeting (approved unanimously 5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss scheduling three Special Town Meetings in June and July 2025. The body is also considering a funding request for housing site testing and a commission appointment.

• Appropriation of $9,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund to Washington Community Housing Trust for testing at 77 Wykeham Road
• Appointment of Mitchell Solomon to the Zoning Commission
• Scheduling a Special Town Meeting on June 5, 2025 to nominate Board of Education candidates
• Scheduling a Special Town Meeting on June 18, 2025 to elect Board of Education candidates
• Setting an agenda for a Special Town Meeting on July 17, 2025

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 8 meeting and appointed Mitchell Solomon to the Zoning Commission. It announced special town meetings on June 5 to nominate and on June 18 to elect four Board of Education members. An appropriation of $9,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund to the Washington Community Housing Trust was also approved. An item to set the agenda for the July 17 special town meeting was tabled.

• Approved May 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Mitchell Solomon to Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Announced special town meeting June 5 for Board of Education nominations (unanimous)
• Announced special town meeting June 18 for Board of Education elections (unanimous)
• Approved $9,000 housing fund appropriation to Washington Community Housing Trust (unanimous)
• Tabled agenda-setting item for July 17 special town meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request for variances at 30 Tinker Hill Rd. The board will deliberate on whether to grant exceptions for maximum lot coverage and minimum setbacks to allow for a single family home addition.

• ZBA-1175: Variance request for 30 Tinker Hill Rd regarding Section 11.5 (Maximum Lot Coverage) and Section 11.6c (Minimum Setbacks)

The board closed the public hearing on the Capuano variance request and then approved the variances for the addition at 30 Tinker Hill Rd unanimously. A motion to approve the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes was made, but the minutes do not record the vote outcome. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 19:55.

• Closed public hearing on ZBA-1175 (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA-1175 variances for 30 Tinker Hill Rd (unanimous)
• Motion to approve April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (outcome not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 19:55 (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet to review the recent Restaurant Week and discuss plans for a block party on June 20. The meeting also includes reports from the Economic and Community Development Coordinator and the Selectmen.

• Review of Restaurant Week held April 4-13
• Planning for June 20 Block Party

The Economic Development Committee approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting unanimously. It agreed to set up an email‑collection table at the June 20 Block Party and assigned Michelle, Kristen and Robyn to staff it. The committee also decided that Michelle will contact John McKenna of Litchfield.bz to discuss possible coverage. The meeting was adjourned at 4:23 after a motion to adjourn passed.

• Approved minutes of April 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Agreed to set up email‑collection table at June 20 Block Party; Michelle, Kristen, and Robyn assigned to staff it
• Decided Michelle will contact John McKenna of Litchfield.bz to discuss coverage
• Motion to adjourn passed (Kristen moved, Trisha seconded)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission is scheduled to perform site walks for two separate applications. These visits are used to review the physical conditions of the land before making decisions.

• Site walk for a dock at 30 Tinker Hill Rd. (Capuano #IW-25-15)
• Site walk for invasive vegetation removal in a pond at 96 Romford Rd. (Fasulo #IW-25-16)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will meet to review financial and education reports. The board will consider motions to establish a fund for traffic control camera revenue and close the Senior/Community Center Fund.

• Motion to open the Traffic Control Fund for funds received from the Traffic Control Camera
• Motion to close the Senior/ Community Center Fund
• Appointment of 2025-2026 Auditor
• Approval of Suspended List 2025

The Board approved several motions, all by unanimous vote. It opened a Traffic Control Fund for ticket revenue, closed the Senior/Community Center Fund, appointed Charles Heaven & Co. for the 2024‑2025 audit, and approved the April 21 minutes and the 2025 suspense list of $3,461.09. The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 p.m.

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Suspense List of $3,461.09 (unanimous)
• Appointed Charles Heaven & Co. for the 2024‑2025 audit (unanimous)
• Opened Traffic Control Fund for ticket revenue (unanimous)
• Closed Senior / Community Center Fund (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:25 p.m. (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing and consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal of a center chimney at 129 Calhoun Street. They will also discuss historic district signage and the possible expansion of the historic district into Nettleton Hollow, New Preston, and The Green. Regular business includes approval of the April 21, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for C. Chase at 129 Calhoun Street – removal of center chimney
• Discussion of Historic District Signage
• Discussion of potential expansion of Historic District into Nettleton Hollow, New Preston, and The Green
• Consideration of minutes from April 21, 2025 meeting

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved the Certificate of Appropriateness to remove the center chimney at 129 Calhoun Street. It also unanimously accepted the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting and closed the public hearing. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote. No other actions were taken.

• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Accepted April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for removal of center chimney at 129 Calhoun St (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Washington Board of Finance met on May 15, 2025. A motion to retain the mil rate at 10.85 for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year was introduced by Barbara Brown, seconded by Patrick Horan, and approved unanimously. The board then adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote.

• Retain mil rate at 10.85 for 2025‑2026 fiscal year – unanimously approved
• Adjourn meeting – unanimously approved

Town Meetings

The Annual Town Budget Meeting will consider and vote on the proposed General Fund Expenses and Transfers for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, as well as the proposed Nonrecurring Capital Expenses. Voters will also consider two ordinances: one authorizing the Board of Selectmen to appoint the Town Clerk for a four-year term, and another for the appointment of the Tax Collector for a four-year term.

• Proposed General Fund Expenses and Transfers for 2025-2026 fiscal year
• Proposed Nonrecurring Capital Expenses for 2025-2026 fiscal year
• Ordinance to authorize Board of Selectmen to appoint Town Clerk for four-year term
• Ordinance to authorize Board of Selectmen to appoint Tax Collector for four-year term

The Board approved a General Fund budget of up to $7,690,566.00 and a Nonrecurring Capital Fund budget of up to $3,208,500.00 (net $2,803,000 after expected grants). A motion was passed to hold a May 29 referendum on appointing the Town Clerk and Tax Collector for four‑year terms. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

• Bill Fairbairn nominated as Moderator, unanimously approved
• Approved General Fund expenses up to $7,690,566.00 (majority of hands)
• Approved Nonrecurring Capital Fund expenses up to $3,208,500.00, net $2,803,000 after $405,500 grant (majority of hands)
• Approved motion to hold May 29 referendum on appointing Town Clerk and Tax Collector (majority of hands)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m., unanimously approved

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will meet to discuss updates on several environmental initiatives. The agenda includes reviews of Earth Day activities, invasive species, and public education on plastic alternatives.

• Electric car charging stations update
• Recycling and returnables discussion
• Invasive species update
• Wake boating discussion
• Public education on plastic alternatives

The Sustainability Committee approved the March 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken; the committee discussed updates on Earth Day, EV chargers, wake‑boat ordinance, invasive species, recycling, and public education. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission will consider pending applications for a deck replacement at 99 Blackville Road and a boardwalk bridge and new driveway at 157 Calhoun Street. New applications include a dock at 30 Tinker Hill Road and removal of invasive vegetation from a pond at 96 Romford Road.

• Murphy/99 Blackville Rd./#IW-25-14 – Replacement of a deck.
• Arthur H. Howland & Associates for The Premier Trust/157 Calhoun St./#IW-25-12 – Boardwalk bridge and new driveway.
• Dean Pushlar for Capuano/30 Tinker Hill Rd./#IW-25-15 – Construction of a dock.
• Fasulo/96 Romford Rd./#IW-25-16 – Removal of invasive vegetation in pond.

Housing Commission

The Washington Housing Commission meeting scheduled for May 13, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be June 10, 2025. No public business will be conducted.

Arts Council

The Arts Council is meeting to discuss new business and ongoing projects. The agenda includes planning for a block party and a photo contest.

• Block Party scheduled for June 20
• Steep Rock Photo Contest
• Cultural District update

The council voted to approve the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting, with all members in favor. No other formal actions were taken; the council discussed upcoming events, a block party, a photo exhibition, and a cultural district proposal, but these items remain for future planning.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to address old business regarding the Lake Waramaug Right-of-Way. The board will also consider authorizing the opening of a "Traffic Control" account.

• Lake Waramaug Right-of-Way
• Authorization to open a "Traffic Control" Account
• Executive session to discuss a personnel matter

The Selectmen unanimously approved closing the Community Center account with a $100 balance, approved the minutes from the April 24 meeting, and authorized the Treasurer to open a Traffic Control account for the newly installed speed cameras. They also entered an executive session to discuss a personnel matter and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Close Community Center account (balance $100) – approved unanimously
• Approve April 24, 2025 minutes – approved unanimously
• Authorize Treasurer to open Traffic Control account – approved unanimously
• Enter executive session to discuss personnel matter – approved unanimously
• Adjourn meeting – approved unanimously

Planning Commission

The Washington Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 7, 2025. They will consider a new application for a three-lot resubdivision at 255 Bee Brook Road and continue discussion on the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and updates from the Sustainability and Economic Development committees.

• New application: Quist, 255 Bee Brook Rd, 3-lot resubdivision
• Continued discussion on the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development
• Consideration of regular meeting minutes from April 2, 2025
• Committee updates from Sustainability Committee and Economic Development Committee

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. It scheduled a public hearing for the Quist 255 Bee Brook Road 3‑lot re‑subdivision at the June 4, 2025 meeting. The commission also unanimously granted waivers for the partial application fee, the open‑space requirement, and the sign‑posting requirement. The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Quist 255 Bee Brook Rd subdivision on June 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted partial application fee waiver for Quist application (unanimous)
• Granted open‑space requirement waiver for Quist application (unanimous)
• Granted sign‑posting waiver for Quist application (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 p.m. (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider approval of April meeting minutes and discuss several stewardship and policy items. Topics include New Preston Open Space stewardship, use of open space funds, an in-kind gift from Arbor services, tree regulations progress, and ongoing POCD discussion for 2024. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• New Preston Open Space Stewardship discussion
• Open Space – Use of Funds and language
• In-kind gift from Arbor services
• Tree Regs Progress update
• POCD ongoing discussion of items to be included in 2024

Conservation Commission

The Washington Conservation Commission meeting scheduled for May 7, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on June 4, 2025. No items were discussed or decided.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Washington Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes from April 21st, discuss new business including a Community Block Party scheduled for June 20th, and review old business items covering Platt Field, summer camps, the July 4th Freedom Run, and the Town Beach.

• Community Block Party – June 20th
• Platt Field status
• Summer camps planning
• July 4th Freedom Run
• Town Beach updates

The commission tasked Community Services Director Jenn Pote with obtaining the band for the June 20 block party. Discussion of the Platt Field project was postponed to the next meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

• Assigned Jenn Pote to secure band for Community Block Party (June 20)
• Postponed Platt Field discussion until next meeting

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will hold a hybrid public hearing to consider proposed expenditures from the General Fund and Capital Fund. The meeting allows residents to provide testimony and written communication regarding the draft budget.

• Proposed 2025-2026 Selectmen Budget of $22,170,997
• Education expense proposed at $11,677,431 (52.67% of budget)
• Proposed transfer of $350,000 to the Housing Fund
• Net nonrecurring capital expense proposed at $2,803,000
• Proposed $850,369 for Public Safety

Zoning Commission

This meeting agenda consists solely of a list of 84 document files (mostly PDFs, two DOCX) numbered 2981–3068. No specific items such as applications, ordinances, or public hearings are described, so this appears to be a procedural or administrative session with no actionable agenda items provided in the source.

• Only a list of meeting materials (files 2981–3068) is included—no agenda items stated

The Commission approved amendments to the Washington Zoning Regulations that let residents add Americans with Disabilities Act‑compliant structures without needing a special permit or variance, and changed language to refer to online permitting. It granted a continuance for the 11 School St. pickleball‑court permit and closed public hearings while approving special permits for Yolo Again LLC, Community Table Restaurant, and Spring Hill Farms. The February and March meeting minutes were also adopted. All motions passed unanimously, with votes ranging from 4‑0 to 5‑0.

• Approved continuance for 11 School St. pickleball court special permit (4-0)
• Closed public hearing for Yolo Again, LLC 18 Parsonage Lane special permit (4-0)
• Approved special permit for Yolo Again, LLC 18 Parsonage Lane with conditions (4-0)
• Closed public hearing for Community Table Restaurant 227 Litchfield Turnpike special permit (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for Spring Hill Farms 282 Bee Brook Rd. two‑day event special permit (5-0)
• Approved amendments to zoning regulations to permit ADA‑compliant structures without permits (5-0)
• Approved February 24, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider awarding a bid for Transfer Station Hauling and Disposal and discuss potential regulations for wake boats on Lake Waramaug. They will also accept the resignation of Jonathan Horne from the Conservation Commission and set the agenda for the Annual Town Meeting. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and reports from the First Selectman and selectmen.

• Awarding bid for Transfer Station Hauling and Disposal
• Discussion of wake boats on Lake Waramaug
• Resignation of Jonathan Horne as Conservation Commission alternate
• Setting the agenda for the Annual Town Meeting

The board approved the April 10, 2025 minutes and accepted Jonathan Horne’s resignation from the Conservation Commission. It unanimously passed an ordinance prohibiting wake boats in surf mode on Lake Waramaug. The board also set the agenda for the May 15 Annual Town Meeting and tabled the Transfer Station hauling contract pending clarification.

• Approved April 10, 2025 Board of Selectmen minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Jonathan Horne from Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Enacted ordinance prohibiting wake boats in surf mode on Lake Waramaug (unanimous)
• Set agenda for Annual Town Meeting, including budget and appointment items (unanimous)
• Tabled award of Transfer Station Hauling & Disposal bid pending clarification

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission will consider pending applications including a 4,000-foot trail remediation at Steep Rock Preserve and a boardwalk bridge/driveway at 157 Calhoun St. (discussion to be tabled). A new application for deck replacement at 99 Blackville Rd. will also be received. The commission will review site inspection reports and meeting minutes.

• Steep Rock Association/185 Tunnel Rd./#IW-25-11: remediate 4,000-feet of trail on Steep Rock Centennial Loop in Steep Rock Preserve
• Arthur H. Howland and Associates for The Premier Trust/157 Calhoun St./#IW-25-12: boardwalk bridge and new driveway (discussion to be tabled)
• Murphy/99 Blackville Rd./#IW-25-14: replacement of a deck (new application to be received)
• Consideration of Regular Meeting Minutes from 4-09-2025
• Site inspection reports for 185 Tunnel Rd. (4-15-2025) and 157 Calhoun St. (4-15-2025)

The commission approved the April 9 meeting minutes and two site‑inspection reports, each by a 5‑0 vote. It approved Steep Rock Association’s request to remediate 4,000 feet of trail in the Steep Rock Preserve, also by a 5‑0 vote. The boardwalk bridge and driveway application was tabled until May 14, and the deck‑replacement application was accepted for later consideration.

• Approved April 9 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved 2025‑4‑15 site inspection report for 185 Tunnel Rd. (#IW‑25‑11) (5‑0)
• Approved 2025‑4‑15 site inspection report for 157 Calhoun St. (#IW‑25‑12) (5‑0)
• Approved Steep Rock Association trail‑remediation permit (#IW‑25‑11) (5‑0)
• Tabled boardwalk bridge and driveway application for 157 Calhoun St. (pending to May 14)
• Accepted Murphy deck‑replacement application (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:13 p.m. (5‑0)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will consider approving the proposed 2025-2026 town budget to send to a public hearing, along with an appointment of an alternate board member and a discussion on issuing a bid invitation for the annual audit. Routine reports from the tax collector, treasurer, selectman, and education will also be presented.

• Approve 2025-2026 Proposed Budget for Town Hearing
• Appointment of alternate member of the Board of Finance
• Discussion on invitation to bid for annual audit
• Tax Collector's Reports
• Treasurer's and Financial Reports

The Board of Finance unanimously approved the town’s proposed 2025‑2026 budget and set a hearing for May 1, 2025. They appointed Ashleigh Fernandez as the alternate board member by a 4‑to‑2 vote. The board decided not to issue an RFP for the 2024‑2025 audit, will confirm costs with other towns, and will issue an RFP for the 2025‑2026 audit year. All three recent sets of meeting minutes were approved unanimously and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 proposed budget for May 1 town hearing (unanimous)
• Appointed Ashleigh Fernandez as alternate member (4‑2)
• Decided not to issue RFP for 2024‑2025 auditor; will confirm costs with other towns
• Planned RFP for 2025‑2026 audit year
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to elect officers and discuss the July 4th Freedom Run. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the P&R Market Account, Platt Field, and the Town Beach.

• Election of Officers
• July 4th Freedom Run
• P&R Market Account
• Platt Field
• Town Beach

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March meetings, elected C.J. Kersten as Chairman and Joe Fredlund as Vice‑Chairman, and voted to merge the Parks and Recreation charge account with the Senior Center’s account by closing the former. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of March 17 and March 31 meetings (unanimously)
• Elected C.J. Kersten as Chairman (unanimously)
• Elected Joe Fredlund as Vice‑Chairman (unanimously)
• Combined Parks & Rec charge account with Senior Center account by closing Parks & Rec account (unanimously)
• Added subsequent business not on agenda (unanimously)

Historic District Commission

The Washington Historic District Commission holds a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness for lighting upgrades at 1 Wykeham Road (Gunn Memorial Library & Museum). The regular meeting also includes discussion of expanding the historic district to Nettleton Hollow, New Preston, and The Green, as well as signage, St. John's Church scaffolding, and a proposed project at 157 Calhoun Street.

• Certificate of Appropriateness hearing for replacing light fixtures, installing a lamp post, and adding lighting to the museum sign at 1 Wykeham Road (Gunn Memorial Library & Museum)
• Discussion of expanding the historic district to include Nettleton Hollow, New Preston, and The Green
• Historic District Signage update
• St. John's Church engineering study and scaffolding update
• Awareness of a proposed project at 157 Calhoun Street

The commission closed the public hearing and accepted the March 17 meeting minutes, both unanimously. It approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for the replacement of lights at 1 Wykeham Road with no alterations. The board also voted to add new business to the agenda and adjourned the meeting, each decision passing unanimously.

• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Accepted March 17, 2025 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 1 Wykeham Road lighting (unanimous)
• Included new business not on the agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance applications. One seeks variances for wetlands setbacks, lot coverage, and parking to demolish an existing structure and build a new commercial building at 223-227 Litchfield Turnpike. The other requests a minimum setback variance for a new pergola at 1 Green Hill Road.

• ZBA-1172: 223 Litchfield Tpk LLC requests variances under Sections 12.2, 11.5.2, 15.2 for wetlands setbacks, lot coverage, and parking to demolish existing structure and build new commercial building at 223-227 Litchfield Tpk
• ZBA-1173: Washington Park Foundation requests a variance under Section 11.6 for minimum setbacks to construct a new pergola at 1 Green Hill Rd

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the variance request for the commercial building at 223‑227 Litchfield Turnpike. It also unanimously approved the variance for a new pergola at Judy Black Park (1 Green Hill Rd). The Board closed both public hearings, corrected the meeting minutes, and adjourned the session.

• Approved ZBA-1172 variance for 223‑227 Litchfield Turnpike commercial building (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for ZBA-1172 (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA-1173 variance for new pergola at 1 Green Hill Rd (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for ZBA-1173 (unanimous)
• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes with spelling correction (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 21:19 (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss new business regarding a guidebook and a summer postcard. The agenda also includes reviews of Restaurant Week and the Gilmore Girls fest in New Milford.

• Discussion of guidebook
• Discussion of summer postcard
• Review of Restaurant Week (April 4-13)
• Review of Gilmore Girls fest in New Milford (April 11-13)

The Economic Development Committee approved the March meeting minutes after a motion by Wayne, seconded by Rudy, with all members voting in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Wayne, also unanimously approved. No other substantive actions or approvals were taken.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Washington Inland Wetlands Commission will conduct a site walk on April 15, 2025, to inspect two applications: a boardwalk bridge and new driveway at 157 Calhoun St., and a 4,000-foot trail remediation on the Steep Rock Centennial Loop in Steep Rock Preserve. No decisions will be made at this site walk; it is an on-site review of the proposed projects.

• Arthur H. Howland and Associates, for The Premier Trust, application #IW-25-12: boardwalk bridge and new driveway at 157 Calhoun St.
• Steep Rock Association, application #IW-25-11: remediate 4,000 feet of trail on the Steep Rock Centennial Loop in Steep Rock Preserve at 185 Tunnel Rd.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will hold a special meeting to interview a potential alternate member. The board will also discuss the appointment of the auditor for 2025-2026.

• Interview of potential Board of Finance alternate
• Appointment of the 2025-2026 auditor

The Board of Finance decided to issue a request for proposals to hire an auditor for the 2024‑2025 audit. The Board also set a future action to appoint an alternate member at the April 21, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved decision to submit an RFP for the 2024‑2025 audit auditor
• Scheduled appointment of an alternate at the April 21, 2025 meeting
• Motion to adjourn unanimously approved

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to elect officers and discuss new business including the July 4th Freedom Run and the P&R Market Account. The body will also review ongoing items regarding the Town Beach, Summer Camp, and Pickle Ball.

• Election of Officers
• Platt Field (Rebecca McMackin)
• July 4th Freedom Run
• P&R Market Account
• Town Beach, Summer Camp, and Pickle Ball updates

Arts Council

The Washington Arts Council will meet to approve minutes, consider new members, and discuss upcoming events including a Block Party on June 20 and a potential Steep Rock Photo Contest in September. They will also recap recent events like the Arts Council event and Restaurant Week, and review activities for Poetry Month.

• Consideration of minutes from March 13, 2025
• Appointment of new Council members
• Block Party planned for June 20
• Potential Steep Rock Photo Contest in September
• Recap of Arts Council event and Restaurant Week

The council approved the minutes from the March 13 meeting. The motion was made by Fran Keilty, seconded by Abdo Ballester, and all members voted in favor. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved March 13 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss and potentially act on a tax abatement agreement with the Washington Community Housing Trust. They will also consider awarding a contract for transfer station hauling and disposal, and appoint two members to the Arts Council. Routine items include approval of minutes and reports.

• Tax Abatement Agreement between Town and Washington Community Housing Trust
• Awarding of Transfer Station Bid for Hauling & Disposal
• Appointment of Lucy Hunter and Sarah Griswold to the Arts Council for an indefinite term
• Scheduling nominations and election of Board of Education members
• Approval of March 27, 2025 minutes and amendment of February 13, 2025 minutes

The Board unanimously approved the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes and amended the February 13, 2025 minutes to record a $589,268.27 fire‑truck award. They appointed Lucy Hunter and Sarah Griswold to the Arts Council and approved a 30‑year 100% tax abatement for the Dodge Farm and Church Street properties. The Board also scheduled a Board of Education candidates forum for April 24 and set the election for May 15, while the transfer‑station bid award was tabled.

• Approved March 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Amended February 13, 2025 minutes to record $589,268.27 fire‑truck award (unanimously)
• Appointed Lucy Hunter and Sarah Griswold to the Arts Council (unanimously)
• Approved 30‑year 100% tax abatement for Dodge Farm and Church Street properties (unanimously)
• Scheduled Board of Education candidates forum for April 24, 2025 and placed election on May 15 agenda (unanimously)
• Tabled award of Transfer Station bid for hauling & disposal (postponed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:20 p.m. (unanimously)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission is holding a public hearing on application IW-25-4 related to the Washington Club golf course. The meeting includes consideration of a petition from residents, a soil scientist report, stormwater management plan, and correspondence from supporters and opponents. The commission will also review minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on application IW-25-4 for the Washington Club (8 Golf Course)
• Petition for public hearing from Washington residents
• Landtech soil scientist reports (Oct 2024 and Jan 2025)
• Stormwater management plan for Washington Club (Feb 2025)
• Letters of support (S-K Sorce, P. Klemm, K. Clark) and opposition (Jane Barnet)

Sustainability Committee

The Washington Sustainability Committee is meeting to discuss several ongoing projects, including plans for the upcoming Earth Day celebration, the status of the committee's newsletter, progress on electric car charging stations, and issues related to wake boating. No decisions are expected; the agenda is largely informational with updates and old business.

• Earth Day celebration planning
• Status of Sustainability Committee newsletter
• Electric car charging stations update
• Wake boating discussion

The Sustainability Committee approved the March 2025 meeting minutes, with all members voting in favor. No other actions were formally decided; the meeting included updates on Earth Day, the newsletter, electric car charging stations, and the upcoming Garden Palooza. The committee discussed the possibility of helping fund EV charging stations at the new ambulance building but took no formal action. The meeting adjourned at 5:54 PM.

• Approved March meeting minutes (all voted in favor)

Housing Commission

The Washington Housing Commission will meet to review minutes and receive updates on several properties, including Baldwin Hill and Wykeham. A key discussion item is a request to the Selectmen for a town meeting to approve spending up to $330,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund. The commission will also consider funding an additional $9,000 for testing at the Wykeham site, as requested by the Washington Community Housing Trust.

• Update on Baldwin Hill Property
• Update on Wykeham Property
• Request to Selectmen for town meeting to authorize up to $330,000 from Affordable Housing Fund
• Discussion of $9,000 funding request for additional testing at Wykeham site
• Report on Down Payment Assistance increase request

The commission unanimously accepted the March 11, 2025 minutes. It approved a $9,000 allocation for additional testing at the Wykeham development site, with all members voting in favor. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved $9,000 for additional testing at Wykeham site (all voted in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:06 p.m. (all voted in favor)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review proposed changes to zoning regulations regarding ADA structures and online permitting. The body will also continue discussions on the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development.

• Zoning regulation revisions for ADA structures
• Zoning regulation revisions for online permitting
• Discussion on 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development
• Sustainability Committee report
• Economic Development Committee report

The commission unanimously accepted the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved sending the referral for proposed ADA structures and online permitting zoning revisions to the Zoning Commission. The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Accepted March 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sending ADA structures and online permitting zoning revisions referral to Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:22 p.m. (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Washington Conservation Commission will meet on April 2, 2025, to discuss several pending items including stewardship of New Preston Open Space, use of open space funds, an in-kind gift from Arbor Services, and progress on tree regulations. The agenda also includes approval of February 5 meeting minutes and ongoing discussion of the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD).

• New Preston Open Space stewardship discussion
• Open space – use of funds and language
• In-kind gift from Arbor services
• Tree regulations progress update
• POCD ongoing discussion of items to be included in 2024

The Conservation Commission approved the February 5, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. It also accepted Jake Horn’s resignation from the commission, again unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved February 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Jake Horn’s resignation (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance will hold a hybrid meeting to receive a presentation of the 2025-2026 General Fund and Nonrecurring Capital Budget. The budget document is available on the town website. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is solely for presentation.

• Presentation of 2025-2026 General Fund and Nonrecurring Capital Budget

The Board of Finance presented the proposed 2025‑2026 budget totaling $22,165,731, a 2.38% net increase. The presentation detailed education contributions, operating and capital budget changes, and items removed from the budget. No vote or formal approval was recorded during the meeting.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Washington Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the addition or management of pickleball courts. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of pickleball courts

The Parks and Recreation Commission did not act on the special permit application for pickleball courts at River Walk Park. Commissioners asked for an acoustic review, a possible mitigation plan, and an updated site plan to flag the court location.

• No action taken on special permit application (no vote recorded)
• Commission requested an acoustic review (to be scheduled after cost is determined)
• Commission requested development of a possible mitigation plan
• Commission requested an updated site plan to flag the court location

Board of Finance

The Board of Selectmen is holding a budget work session on March 27, 2025, to review town department and outside agency requests for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting is in person, and hours may be extended or additional departments added. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a review session only.

• Budget review session from 4:00-5:00 PM for FY2025-2026 requests
• Meeting may extend hours and add departments

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget and open bids for transfer station hauling and disposal. The board will also consider ordinances regarding the appointment of the Town Clerk and Tax Collector.

• Proposed FY 2025-2026 budget approval for forwarding to the Board of Finance
• Opening of bids for Transfer Station Hauling & Disposal
• Request from NW Connecticut Arts Council to waive Main Hall use fee
• Proposed ordinances to appoint the Town Clerk and Tax Collector

The Selectmen unanimously approved the minutes from the March 13 and March 2 meetings, accepted a resignation from the Zoning Commission, and appointed Christine Adams as an alternate on the Inland Wetlands Commission. They also approved forwarding the FY 2025‑2026 draft budget of $22,165,731 to the Board of Finance, waived a $750 fee for the Main Hall, and approved ordinances to appoint the Town Clerk and Tax Collector. A bid for Transfer Station hauling was received and will be reviewed at the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 2, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of David Werkhoven from Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Christine Adams as alternate on Inland Wetlands Commission (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding FY 2025‑2026 budget draft ($22,165,731) to Board of Finance (unanimous)
• Waived $750 Main Hall use fee for NW Connecticut Arts Council (unanimous)
• Approved ordinances to appoint Town Clerk and Tax Collector (unanimous)
• Received bid for Transfer Station hauling; will review and award at next meeting (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The commission will consider two pending applications: a deck removal and replacement with storage and screen room at 42 Wykeham Rd., and regrading and culvert replacement on the Pinnacle Valley Access Road at 114 Christian St. They will also approve minutes from previous meetings and site inspection reports.

• Baker-May application #IW-25-5: removal and replacement of wooden deck with storage and screen room at 42 Wykeham Rd.
• Steep Rock Association application #IW-25-10: regrade tread and replace culverts on Pinnacle Valley Access Road in Macricostas Preserve at 114 Christian St.
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from 3-12-2025
• Site inspection reports for both applications from 3-18-2025

The Washington Inland Wetlands Commission approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes and three site inspection reports unanimously. It then approved the Baker‑May deck removal and replacement permit with conditions by a 4‑1‑0 vote (one abstention). The commission also approved the Steep Rock Association culvert replacement and trail regrade permit unanimously. All motions passed and the meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0 vote)
• Approved 3-18-2025 Site Inspection Report for Baker-May/42 Wykeham Rd. (#IW-25-5) (5-0 vote)
• Approved 3-18-2025 Site Inspection Report for Steep Rock Association/114 Christian St. (#IW-25-10) (5-0 vote)
• Approved permit for Baker-May deck removal/replacement (4-1-0 vote, Bennett abstaining)
• Approved permit for Steep Rock Association culvert replacement and trail regrade (5-0 vote)
• Adjourned the March 26, 2025 meeting at 7:38 p.m. (5-0 vote)

Zoning Commission

The agenda for the March 24, 2025 Zoning Commission meeting lists 18 PDF documents but provides no details on any decisions, proposals, or discussions. This appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda with no actionable items for the public.

The commission voted 5‑0 to continue the public hearing on the proposed pickleball courts at Washington Primary School to the April 28, 2025 meeting. It also scheduled public hearings for three other special‑permit applications—Artel Engineering (accessory apartment), Community Table Restaurant (small dining establishment), and Spring Hill Vineyards (two‑day event)—all for April 28, 2025, each approved 5‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:51 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Continue pickleball court public hearing to April 28, 2025 – approved 5‑0
• Schedule Artel Engineering accessory‑apartment public hearing for April 28, 2025 – approved 5‑0
• Schedule Community Table Restaurant small‑scale eating establishment public hearing for April 28, 2025 – approved 5‑0
• Schedule Spring Hill Vineyards two‑day event public hearing for April 28, 2025 – approved 5‑0
• Adjourn meeting at 9:51 p.m. – approved unanimously

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Washington Board of Assessment Appeals will hold hearings on March 20th for eight property assessment appeals filed by residents and businesses. Two scheduled hearing days are cancelled (March 19th and 21st). The board will also call the meeting to order and seat the board.

• Frank Dugan & Sons Construction (9:00 AM)
• International Bullion & Metal Broker (9:45 AM)
• Kallstrom (10:30 AM)
• Mott Zezula LLC (11:15 AM)
• TMC Excavating LLC (1:00 PM)

Board of Finance

The Washington, CT Board of Finance will hold a closed budget review session with department heads to discuss their 2025-2026 fiscal year budget requests. This is part of preliminary work before public budget deliberations.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and deliberations on five variance applications. Items include residential expansions, a temporary shed for the Washington Art Association, demolition and new commercial construction at 223-227 Litchfield Turnpike, a pergola at the Washington Park Foundation, and a new pool at 91 West Shore Road.

• ZBA-1170: Manno at 286 Litchfield Tpk seeks variance for wetlands setback to expand living area
• ZBA-1171: Washington Art Association at 4 Bryan Hall Plaza seeks variances for lot coverage and setbacks for a temporary shed
• ZBA-1172: 223 Litchfield Turnpike LLC seeks variances for wetlands setback, lot coverage, and parking to demolish and build new commercial building at 223-227 Litchfield Tpk
• ZBA-1173: Washington Park Foundation at 1 Green Hill Rd seeks variance for minimum setback for a new pergola
• ZBA-1174: Kealey at 91 West Shore Rd seeks variance for maximum lot coverage for a new pool

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a Section 12.1.2 variance for Philip Manno to expand his living area at 286 Litchfield Turnpike. It also approved a Section 8.5/8.6 variance for the Washington Art Association to erect a temporary shed at 4 Bryan Plaza for up to two years. The board granted a unanimous continuance on the commercial redevelopment request for 223‑227 Litchfield Turnpike until April 17, 2025. The pergola request was continued for further information.

• Approved variance for 286 Litchfield Turnpike (unanimous)
• Approved temporary shed variance for 4 Bryan Plaza, limited to 2 years (unanimous)
• Continuance granted for 223‑227 Litchfield Turnpike commercial project until April 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continuance granted for 1 Green Hill Rd pergola request (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review upcoming community events including Poetry Month in April, Restaurant Week April 4-13, and the Gilmore Girls festival in New Milford. They will also approve minutes from February and discuss a guidebook update.

• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of Poetry Month (April) in partnership with WBA & Gunn Library
• Restaurant Week scheduled for April 4-13
• Gilmore Girls fest in New Milford (April 11-13)
• Guidebook update discussion

The Washington Economic Development Committee met on March 18, 2025, and approved the February meeting minutes unanimously. The committee discussed upcoming events including Restaurant Week (April 4-13) with 14 restaurants and vineyards participating, and Poetry Month in April with a theme of 'For the Love of Poetry' in partnership with the WBA and Gunn Memorial Library. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on event planning and updates.

• Approved February meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Restaurant Week April 4-13 with 14 participating restaurants and vineyards
• Discussed Poetry Month April event with theme 'For the Love of Poetry'
• Noted guidebook printing costs: $1.37 each for 7,000 copies, $1.17 each for 10,000

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Washington Inland Wetlands Commission will conduct site walks on March 18, 2025, for two pending applications: Baker/May at 42 Wykeham Road (IW-25-5) and Steep Rock Association at 114 Christian Street (IW-25-10). No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a site inspection only.

• Site walk for Baker/May at 42 Wykeham Rd., application IW-25-5
• Site walk for Steep Rock Association at 114 Christian St., application IW-25-10

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Washington Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes and discuss several new and ongoing programs. Topics include a remembrance for Sheila Anson, organizing field hockey and swim lessons, and updates on pickleball courts. Old business covers a tubing trip, summer camp, and town beach operations.

• Remembrance for Sheila Anson
• Discussion of field hockey program
• Swim lessons planning
• Pickleball courts update
• Summer camp and tubing trip updates

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the February minutes and endorsed renaming the Pavilion at River Walk Park to 'Sheila M. Anson River Walk Pavilion' in memory of the late Town Clerk and former commissioner. The First Selectman will discuss the renaming with the family. Donations in her memory will be accepted, with use of funds tabled until the amount is known. No other formal decisions were made; other items were informational.

• Approved minutes of Feb 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Endorsed renaming Pavilion to 'Sheila M. Anson River Walk Pavilion'
• Tabled decision on use of donations in Sheila Anson's memory

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will hear reports from the education department, tax collector, treasurer, and selectman. They will vote on a motion to transfer $197,775.25 from the non-recurring fund to the general fund for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. They will also accept the resignation of Phyllis Allen.

• Motion to transfer $197,775.25 in net interest income from non-recurring fund to general fund for FY 2023-2024
• Acceptance of resignation of Phyllis Allen
• Education report by Interim Superintendent and Director of Finance
• Approval of minutes from February 24, 2025
• Tax Collector's and Treasurer's reports

The Board of Finance unanimously approved transferring $197,775.25 in net interest income from the non-recurring fund to the General Fund for FY 2023-2024. They also accepted the resignation of Alternate Phyllis Allen and discussed filling the vacancy. The interim superintendent presented the 2025-2026 Region 12 budget of $28,248,250, a 2.44% increase, with Washington's share decreasing to 45.23%.

• Approved minutes of February 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $197,775.25 net interest income to General Fund (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Alternate Phyllis Allen (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider approval of minutes from January 27, then discuss three items: signage for the historic district, potential expansion of the district into Nettleton Hollow, New Preston, and The Green areas, and a preview of a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 1 Wykeham. No decisions are expected on the expansion or signage at this meeting as they are listed under discussion.

• Historic District Signage discussion
• Expansion of Historic District – Nettleton Hollow, New Preston, The Green
• Upcoming COA Application 1 Wykeham – Preview
• Approval of minutes from January 27, 2025

The Washington Historic District Commission met via teleconference and approved the January 27, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; the commission discussed pending historic district signage installation, finalized a letter to homeowners about a possible historic district expansion, and noted an upcoming Certificate of Appropriateness application for outdoor lighting at 1 Wykeham Road by the Gunn Memorial Library, to be reviewed at the April meeting.

• Approved January 27, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Noted historic district signs not yet installed; clerk to obtain photo images
• Completed letter to homeowners about historic district expansion; to be mailed
• No action taken on COA application for 1 Wykeham Road; public hearing set for April

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider awarding construction bids for pickleball courts and repairs to the New Preston Falls Dam. The board will also discuss a supplemental application for the Christian Street Bridge and the appointment of an Interim Town Clerk.

• Awarding the bid for construction of Pickleball Courts
• Awarding the bid for repairs to the New Preston Falls Dam
• Supplemental application for Christian Street Bridge
• Appointment of Interim Town Clerk
• Steep Rock Proclamation

The Board of Selectmen unanimously appointed Mildred Johnson as Interim Town Clerk following the passing of Town Clerk Sheila Anson, and accepted the resignation of Phyllis Allen from the Board of Finance. They awarded contracts for pickleball court construction ($54,000 to Maisano Brothers, Inc.) and New Preston Falls Dam repairs ($267,075 to Alibozak Construction, LLC), and approved a supplemental application for the Christian Street Bridge. A proclamation was issued recognizing 2025 as Steep Rock Association Year.

• Appointed Mildred Johnson as Interim Town Clerk (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Phyllis Allen from Board of Finance (unanimous)
• Awarded $54,000 pickleball court construction bid to Maisano Brothers, Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded $267,075 New Preston Falls Dam repair bid to Alibozak Construction, LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized First Selectman to sign Christian Street Bridge supplemental application (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation declaring 2025 as Steep Rock Association Year (unanimous)

Arts Council

The Washington Arts Council will consider minutes from prior meetings, discuss new business including council member recruitment and planning for 2025 calendar events such as April Poetry Month, a Restaurant Week event on April 6, a Steep Rock Photo Contest, and a Block Party on June 20. Old business includes an update on the Cultural District project. Public comment will be heard.

• Council member recruitment discussed
• Restaurant Week event scheduled Sunday 4/6/25 2-4pm at Judy Black
• Steep Rock Photo Contest planning (venue options: Town Hall or Ideas Depot)
• Block Party set for June 20
• Cultural District progress update

The Washington Arts Council approved the minutes from its Jan 9 and Feb 13 meetings. Members discussed recruiting new members, including Lucy Hunter, and planned upcoming events such as April Poetry Month, a Restaurant Week film screening on April 6, and a Steep Rock Photo Contest. No formal votes were taken on these plans.

• Approved minutes of Jan 9 and Feb 13 (unanimous)

Arts Council

These are the minutes of the Washington Arts Council meeting on March 13, 2025. The council approved previous minutes, discussed recruiting new members (including a potential candidate with a PhD in Art History), and reviewed upcoming events: April Poetry Month co-sponsored with WBA and Gunn Memorial Library, a Restaurant Week film screening on April 6 at Judy Black featuring short films about local farms, a Steep Rock Photo Contest, and a Block Party on June 20 with potential participatory dance led by Pilobolus staff. No action was taken on the Cultural District progress.

• Council considered Lucy Hunter for membership; she has a PhD in Art History and experience at the Institute for Studies in Latin American Art
• April Poetry Month: community poem submissions displayed throughout April, co-sponsored by WBA and Gunn Memorial Library
• Restaurant Week event on April 6, 2025, 2-4pm at Judy Black: six short films about local farms followed by a farmer panel Q&A; refreshments by The Pantry
• Steep Rock Photo Contest discussed (location options: Town Hall or Ideas Depot)
• Block Party on June 20: Pilobolus staff may lead participatory dance (no update yet)

The Washington Arts Council met and approved the minutes from January and February. They discussed recruiting new members, including Lucy Hunter, and planned several upcoming events such as April Poetry Month, a Restaurant Week film screening, and the Steep Rock Photo Contest. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of Jan 9 and Feb 13 (unanimous)
• Discussed recruiting Lucy Hunter and Sarah Griswold as council members
• Planned April Poetry Month with WBA and Gunn Memorial Library
• Scheduled Restaurant Week film event for April 6 at Judy Black
• Discussed Steep Rock Photo Contest venue options
• Noted no progress on Cultural District

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission will consider a public hearing petition for the Washington Club's tennis and pickleball court project at 8 Golf Course Road (application #IW-25-4) and review new applications for a deck replacement at 42 Wykeham Road and trail improvements at Macricostas Preserve. The commission will also discuss a bond release for a property at 90 Tinker Hill Road.

• Public hearing petition received for LandTech Consulting / The Washington Club project at 8 Golf Course Rd. (#IW-25-4) for tennis and pickleball courts
• New application: Baker-May / 42 Wykeham Rd. (#IW-25-5) for removal and replacement of a wooden deck with storage and screen room
• New application: Steep Rock Association / 114 Christian St. (#IW-25-10) to regrade and replace culverts on Pinnacle Valley Access Road in Macricostas Preserve
• Bond release discussion for Dr. Bazos at 90 Tinker Hill Road (#IW-15-52)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will meet to review the spring newsletter and Earth Day plans. The body will also receive updates on water testing, invasive species, and electric car charging stations.

• Earth Day planning
• Spring Newsletter
• Lake Waramaug wake boating updates
• Electric car charging stations updates
• Plan of Conservation and Development updates

The Sustainability Committee agreed to apply for funding for 40-amp electric vehicle charging stations to be placed at the old town garage and Nic Platt. The committee also approved the March meeting minutes as amended. No other formal votes were taken; other items were updates or discussions.

• Approved March meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Agreed to apply for funding for 40-amp EV charging stations

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will review minutes, receive updates on Baldwin Hill and Wykeham properties, and discuss a request to the Selectmen to call a town meeting to authorize spending up to $330,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund. They will also discuss a recommendation to increase the Down Payment Assistance program limit from $10,000 to $20,000.

• Update on request to Selectmen for town meeting to approve $330,000 expenditure from Affordable Housing Fund
• Discussion on recommending increase of Down Payment Assistance from $10,000 to $20,000
• Update on multi-family housing regulations being published
• Update on 2025-26 budget request
• Reminder about Habitat for Humanity home dedication on March 27, 5-7 P.M.

The Washington Housing Commission unanimously approved a motion to request the Board of Selectmen increase the Down Payment Assistant Loan Program from $10,000 to $20,000. The commission also received updates on the Baldwin Hill property, where a $235,000 construction loan commitment was signed and a $200,000 grant is expected, and on the Wykeham property, where testing indicates up to eight units may be possible. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to request Board of Selectmen increase down payment assistance from $10,000 to $20,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted January 14, 2025 minutes as submitted (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Selectmen is holding a budget workshop on March 5, 2025, to review department head and outside agency budget requests for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The meeting includes a personnel policy review and general budget review. This is a work session, not a decision-making meeting.

• Personnel policy review from 2:00-2:30
• Budget review from 2:30-3:00

Planning Commission

The Washington Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development and consider a referral from zoning regarding changes to ADA structures and online permitting. The commission will also receive updates from the Sustainability and Economic Development committees and review minutes from the previous meeting.

• Continued discussion on the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development
• Referral from zoning: changes/revisions to ADA structures and online permitting
• Committee reports from Sustainability Committee and Economic Development Committee
• Consideration of minutes from February 5, 2025 regular meeting

The Washington Planning Commission discussed proposed zoning regulation changes regarding ADA structures and online permitting, suggesting language revisions and definitions. No new applications were considered, and the commission continued work on the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development. The meeting was procedural with no final decisions made.

• Approved February 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed ADA structure and online permitting regulation changes, suggested revisions
• Continued POCD work, no public hearing scheduled yet
• Adjourned at 8:18 pm (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss stewardship for New Preston open space and the use of open space funds. The body will also review progress on tree regulations and items for the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD).

• New Preston Open Space Stewardship
• Open Space funds and language
• In-kind gift from Arbor services
• Tree regulations progress
• POCD items for 2024

The Conservation Commission meeting was not called to order and no motions were made due to last-minute cancellations leaving only two members present. Members informally discussed easement monitoring and seeking clarification on the commission's authority and duties. The meeting ended at 5:45 pm.

• No motions were made; meeting not called to order due to lack of quorum
• Informally discussed easement monitoring and desire for town ordinances clarifying commission authority
• Noted progress on NRIR update for 2024/2025 POCD
• Discussed budget meeting with J. Brinton and town Finance Director

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission has scheduled a site walk for March 4, 2025. The visit concerns a proposal by LandTech Consulting for tennis and pickleball courts at The Washington Club.

• Site walk for #IW-25-4 regarding tennis and pickleball courts at 8 Golf Course Rd.

Board of Assessment Appeals

This is a procedural special meeting of the Board of Assessment Appeals. The board will welcome new member Karen Silk and discuss upcoming tasks, meeting dates, and plans. No substantive decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Welcome new board member Karen Silk
• Review of upcoming tasks, meeting dates, and plans

The Board of Assessment Appeals met and took organizational actions, including welcoming new member Karen Silk and electing Robert Weber as chairman. The board reviewed pending appeals and scheduled meeting times for eight appellants on March 20, 2025, deciding to notify them via direct mail. No substantive decisions on the appeals themselves were made at this meeting.

• Welcomed new member Karen Silk
• Elected Robert Weber as board chairman
• Scheduled March 20, 2025 appellant meetings for eight appellants
• Determined direct mail as notification method for appellants
• Prepared and mailed appeal notices

Home

This is a procedural meeting of the Washington Board of Assessment Appeals. The board will welcome a new member (Karen Silk) and discuss upcoming tasks and meeting schedules. No specific assessments or appeals are on the agenda.

• Welcome new Board of Assessment Appeals member Karen Silk
• Review of upcoming tasks, meeting dates, and plans

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider approving an invitation to bid for transfer station hauling and disposal services. They will also accept a resignation from the Economic Development Committee and appoint a new member for an indefinite term. A visitor will present a Terra Vigilis report followed by a technical review.

• Invitation to bid for Transfer Station Hauling & Disposal
• Resignation of Lisa Stein from Economic Development Committee
• Appointment of Ryan Cangello to Economic Development Committee
• Visitor Keith Angell discussing Terra Vigilis report and technical review by Water Environmental Consultants

The Board of Selectmen accepted Lisa Stein's resignation from the Economic Development Committee and unanimously appointed Ryan Cangello to an indefinite term. They also unanimously approved extending the invitation to bid for transfer station hauling and related services, with bids due March 27, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and a public presentation on a lake study.

• Accepted resignation of Lisa Stein from Economic Development Committee
• Appointed Ryan Cangello to Economic Development Committee (unanimous)
• Extended Invitation to Bid for Transfer Station hauling and related services (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission will hold a regular hybrid meeting to review pending applications, including a septic replacement at 135 Wykeham Road, and receive a new application for tennis and pickleball courts at The Washington Club on 8 Golf Course Road. The commission will also discuss a bond release for Dr. Bazos at 90 Tinker Hill Road and receive an enforcement report. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and other administrative business.

• Pending application: septic replacement at 135 Wykeham Rd. (#IW-25-6)
• New application: tennis and pickleball courts at The Washington Club, 8 Golf Course Rd. (#IW-25-4)
• Bond release discussion for Dr. Bazos, 90 Tinker Hill Rd. (#IW-15-52)
• Consideration of minutes from 2-11-2025 and site inspection report for 135 Wykeham Rd.
• Enforcement report and compliance updates

Board of Finance

The Board of Selectmen is holding budget work sessions on February 26, 2025 to review department budget requests for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The sessions include meetings with Police and Highway departments followed by a general budget review. These are workshops, not decision-making meetings.

• 1:00-1:45 PM meeting with Police department on budget request
• 1:45-2:30 PM meeting with Highway department on budget request
• 2:30-3:30 PM Budget Review session
• Meetings are hybrid with Zoom option; contact Finance Director Linda Gomez

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will hear a presentation of the town audit by Enrico Melaragno from Charles Heaven & Co., and receive routine reports from the tax collector, treasurer, and selectman. No votes on specific ordinances or spending are listed.

• Presentation of audit by Enrico Melaragno of Charles Heaven & Co.
• Tax Collector's Reports
• Treasurer's Report
• Selectman's Report
• Financial Reports and Education item

The Board of Finance unanimously accepted the 2023-2024 audit reports, which included state and federal single audits and a financial audit. The audit revealed a positive revenue variance of $1,934,297 and a fund balance of $9,721,372 after committed funds. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved minutes of January 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2023-2024 audit with typo corrections (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Washington Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for February 24, 2025 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

The Washington Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for February 24, 2025, was cancelled. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Zoning Commission

The provided agenda contains only a list of document references and does not list specific discussion items or decisions. The meeting content is not detailed in the source text.

The Washington Zoning Commission held a regular meeting with no public hearings. It approved the January 27, 2025 minutes and scheduled a public hearing for a special permit request for a pickleball court at 11 School St. for March 24, 2025. The commission also scheduled a public hearing for April 28, 2025 to consider amendments to zoning regulations regarding ADA requirements and online permitting. No substantive decisions were made on other items, which were discussed only.

• Approved January 27, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for pickleball court special permit at 11 School St. for March 24, 2025 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for zoning amendments on ADA requirements and online permitting for April 28, 2025 (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled meeting for February 19, 2025, was cancelled. The cancellation is due to no new applications.

Sustainability Committee

The committee will review the 2025-26 budget request and receive updates on ongoing projects including a Lake Waramaug study, water testing, electric car charging stations, and invasive species management. Old business includes planning the Spring newsletter and Earth Day celebration.

• 2025-26 budget request
• Lake Waramaug Study update
• Electric car charging stations discussion
• Invasive species management update
• Earth Day celebration planning

The committee approved February meeting minutes and welcomed new members. They discussed ongoing projects including Lake Waramaug study, well water testing, electric car charging stations, invasive species management, and public education on plastics. The committee agreed to request the same $10,000 budget for 2025-2026 as the previous year.

• Approved February meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Welcomed Jussara Lee and Julia Streit as new members
• Agreed to request $10,000 for 2025-2026 budget
• Recommended Jussara focus on public education about plastics rather than restaurants/schools

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will vote on approving $800 for a Restaurant Week event scheduled for April 4-13. They will also discuss the Gilmore Girls Fest in New Milford (April 11-13), an update on the guidebook, and a budget request meeting. The meeting will begin with approval of minutes from January 21, 2025.

• Approve $800 for Restaurant Week (April 4-13)
• Discuss Gilmore Girls Fest in New Milford (April 11-13)
• Guidebook update
• Budget request meeting

The Washington Economic Development Committee approved $800 for the restaurant week marketing proposal, with the total $2,400 shared among the WBA, Arts Council, and EDC. The committee also discussed the upcoming Gilmore Girls Fest, guidebook updates, and a budget request that did not include an increase but shifted priorities toward a bathroom at Nick Platt field and an EV charger.

• Approved $800 for restaurant week marketing (all in favor)
• Approved January meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned at 4:05 PM (motion by Kristen, seconded by Wayne)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Washington Inland Wetlands Commission will conduct a site walk on February 18, 2025 for a septic replacement application ( #IW-25-6 ) at 135 Wykeham Road. No decisions will be made during this site inspection.

• Site walk for septic replacement at 135 Wykeham Rd. (application #IW-25-6, owner Joyce)

Arts Council

The Arts Council will hear a budget presentation and discuss recruitment of new councilors. Members will finalize the 2025 calendar, including April Poetry Month, a Restaurant Week event on April 6, and three Washington/WBA festivals. Old business includes an update on the Cultural District.

• Budget presentation report
• Councilor candidates recruitment
• Calendar of events: April Poetry Month, Restaurant Week (4/6/25), three Washington/WBA festivals (Block Party, Harvest Fest, Holiday in Depot)
• Steep Rock Photo Contest venue discussion
• Cultural District progress update

The Arts Council tabled approval of January minutes due to lack of quorum. They discussed budget appreciation from Selectmen, recruitment efforts after two candidates declined, and planned several 2025 events including April Poetry Month, Restaurant Week, and a Block Party. No formal votes were taken.

• Tabled approval of Jan 9, 2025 minutes (no quorum)
• Noted Selectmen's appreciation for no budget increase request
• Recruitment: Craig Nelson and Suzie Paxton declined; will contact others
• Scheduled Restaurant Week April 4-13 with Arts Council event April 6
• Set Block Party date to June 20
• Discussed moving Restaurant Week to March due to conflict with Poetry Month

Board of Finance

The Board of Selectmen is meeting with department heads and outside agencies to review town budget requests for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. These hybrid sessions are used to discuss departmental funding needs.

• Budget review for Building & Properties
• Budget review for Transfer Station

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting with standard procedural items including approval of minutes from January 30, 2025, reports from the First Selectman and selectmen, and a public comment period. No specific rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed. The agenda consists entirely of routine business.

• Approval of minutes from the January 30, 2025 meeting

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved awarding the Christian Street Bridge replacement contract to Alibozak Construction, LLC for $820,765. They also unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the First Selectman to accept a $1,000,000 STEAP grant for Titus Block Plaza sidewalks. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Awarded Christian Street Bridge replacement bid to Alibozak Construction, LLC for $820,765 (unanimous)
• Authorized First Selectman to accept $1,000,000 STEAP grant for Titus Block Plaza sidewalks (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission will consider pending applications for wetland crossings, new construction, and pool replacements. New applications include a septic replacement at 135 Wykeham Road. The commission will also discuss Low Impact Development and review enforcement reports.

• 223 Litchfield Turnpike LLC: installation of septic force main crossing 30 ft of wetlands (#IW-24-72)
• Manno/286 Litchfield Turnpike: addition and walkway deck replacement (#IW-25-1)
• YOLO Again LLC/18 Parsonage Ln: new house, well, driveway, pool house, pool, septic within URA (#IW-25-2)
• Fuchs/Lancaster/18-20 Sabbaday Lane: remove and replace pool, spa, patio, fence, plantings (#IW-25-3)
• New application: Joyce/135 Wykeham Rd: septic replacement (#IW-25-6)

The Washington Inland Wetlands Commission approved four permit applications at its February 11, 2025 meeting, all by 5-0 votes. These included a septic force main crossing wetlands at 227 Litchfield Turnpike, a deck addition at 286 Litchfield Turnpike, a new house and pool at 18 Parsonage Lane, and pool replacement at 18-20 Sabbaday Lane. The commission also accepted a new septic replacement application for 135 Wykeham Road and scheduled a site walk.

• Approved septic force main at 227 Litchfield Tnpk/29 Wilbur Rd (5-0)
• Approved deck addition at 286 Litchfield Turnpike (5-0)
• Approved new house, pool, septic at 18 Parsonage Ln (5-0)
• Approved pool replacement at 18-20 Sabbaday Lane (5-0)
• Accepted septic replacement application for 135 Wykeham Rd
• Scheduled site walk for Feb 18, 2025 at 4:00pm
• Approved Jan 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved three site inspection reports (5-0 each)

Housing Commission

The Washington Housing Commission meeting scheduled for February 11, 2025, has been cancelled. No decisions or public discussions will take place at this time. The cancellation notice was issued by Barbara Tingley.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items to discuss

Board of Finance

This is a budget work session where the Board of Selectmen meets with department heads to review their budget requests for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The February 11 session covers the Highway Department (9:30 AM), Fire Department (10:15 AM), and Emergency Management (11:30 AM). No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Budget request review for Highway Department
• Budget request review for Fire Department
• Budget request review for Emergency Management
• Hybrid meeting with Zoom option

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Members will discuss the budget, the Summer Rec Camp, and the Rumsey Hall Camp at Town Beach.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Budget discussion
• Summer Rec Camp planning
• Rumsey Hall Camp at Town Beach
• Winter Bonfire scheduled for February 16th

The Washington Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the minutes of its January 6, 2025 meeting and re-elected C.J. Kersten as Chairman and Sheila Anson as Vice-Chairman for the coming year. The commission discussed the 2025-2026 budget, noting increases due to minimum wage and supply costs, and supported adding full-time hours for an assistant. It also discussed the summer rec camp, a postponed winter bonfire, and a proposed open gym for middle and high school students, with no final decisions on those items.

• Approved January 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Re-elected C.J. Kersten as Chairman and Sheila Anson as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Selectmen is holding hybrid budget work sessions with department heads and outside agencies to discuss their town budget requests for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. On February 7, 2025, sessions are scheduled with Social Service, Washington Ambulance, Library, Conservation Commission, and Art Council. Hours may be extended and additional departments may be added.

• 9:30-10:00 Social Service budget request
• 10:00-10:30 Washington Ambulance budget request
• 10:30-11:00 Library budget request
• 11:00-11:30 Conservation Commission budget request
• 11:30-12:00 Art Council budget request

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review minutes from January 8 and discuss several ongoing items including New Preston Open Space Stewardship, use of funds for open space, an in-kind gift from Arbor services, progress on tree regulations, and items for the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development.

• New Preston Open Space Stewardship discussion
• Open Space – Use of Funds and language
• In-kind gift from Arbor services
• Tree Regs Progress update
• POCD discussion of items to be included in 2024

The Washington Conservation Commission met on February 5, 2025, and approved the January 8, 2025 minutes. They discussed future planning with the Board of Selectmen, reviewed the Open Space Ordinance for potential language changes, and planned to seek guidance from the Zoning Commission on tree regulations. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to revisit Board of Selectmen discussion on future planning and communications (unanimous)
• Discussed organizing a bird watching/walk event at New Preston Open Space (no action)
• Will review Open Space Ordinance for possible language changes (no action)
• Will clarify Arbor Tree Services in-kind gift amount for 2025 (no action)
• Will contact Zoning Commission for guidance on tree regulations (no action)

Planning Commission

The Washington Planning Commission will meet to discuss a referral for proposed pickleball courts at 11 School Street. The commission will also continue discussions regarding the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development.

• 8-24 Referral: Proposed Pickle Ball Courts at 11 School Street
• Continued discussion of the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development
• Updates from the Sustainability Committee
• Updates from the Economic Development Committee

The Washington Planning Commission approved a referral for proposed pickleball courts at the Washington Primary School, finding them consistent with the town's plan of conservation and development. The commission also accepted the January 8, 2025 minutes and discussed updates to the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development, but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved 8-24 referral for pickleball courts at Washington Primary School (unanimous)
• Accepted January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:18 pm (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Selectmen is conducting budget work sessions with department heads and outside agencies to review their budget requests for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The sessions are scheduled for February 5, 2025, covering the Tax Collector, New Preston Cemetery, Parks & Recreation/Senior, and Animal Control. The meeting is hybrid via Zoom, and additional departments may be added.

• 9:30-10:00: Tax Collector budget request
• 10:00-10:30: New Preston Cemetery budget request
• 10:30-11:30: Parks & Recreation / Senior budget request
• 11:30-12:00: Animal Control budget request

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to hold a general discussion with the Conservation Commission. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• General Discussion with Conservation Commission

Board of Finance

The Board of Selectmen is meeting with department heads and outside agencies to review town budget requests for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. These sessions determine the funding requests for town services.

• Budget request review for Building Department (1:30-2:00)
• Budget request review for Police (2:00-3:00)

Town Meetings

The town is holding a hybrid informational meeting featuring a presentation by Terra Vigilis Environmental Services (TVES) regarding a study conducted on Lake Waramaug. The session will include a Q&A. No motions will be made and no votes will be taken.

• Presentation by Terra Vigilis Environmental Services (TVES) on Lake Waramaug study

Lake Waramaug Authority

The Lake Waramaug Authority is holding an informational forum featuring a presentation by Terra Vigilis Environmental Services (TVES) regarding a study of the lake. The meeting includes a Q&A session; no motions will be made and no votes will be taken.

• Presentation by Terra Vigilis Environmental Services (TVES) on Lake Waramaug study

Board of Finance

The Board of Selectmen is meeting with department heads and outside agencies to review town budget requests for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The January 30 session focuses on land use agencies.

• Budget requests for Zoning Board of Appeals
• Budget requests for Inland Wetlands
• Budget requests for Zoning
• Budget requests for Planning

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider a supplemental bridge application to the State of CT for the Christian Street Bridge, and vote on multiple appointments and reappointments to town boards and commissions. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from January 16, 2025, and reports from the First Selectman and Selectmen.

• Supplemental bridge application to the State of CT for Christian Street Bridge
• Appointment of Karen Silk to the Board of Assessment Appeals until the next municipal election
• Appointment of Jussara Lee to the Sustainability Committee
• Appointment of Christopher Canizares as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission until 1/1/2027
• Reappointment of Ryan Conroy to the Conservation Commission until 1/1/28

The Board of Selectmen opened the sole bid for the new Washington Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Truck, submitted by Gowans & Knight at $589,268.27, and will review and award it at the next meeting. The board also made several appointments and reappointments to town boards and commissions, set the Sustainability Committee's maximum membership at 9, and authorized the First Selectman to contract with the state for a Supplemental Bridge Application for Christian Street Bridge. All votes were unanimous.

• Opened bid for WVFD Rescue Truck from Gowans & Knight at $589,268.27; award deferred to next meeting
• Appointed Karen Silk to Board of Assessment Appeals until next Municipal Election
• Appointed Jussara Lee to Sustainability Committee for indefinite term
• Appointed Christopher Canizares as alternate to Historic District Commission until 1/1/2027
• Approved reappointments to Conservation, Historic District, Housing, Parks and Recreation, Planning Commissions, and Land Use Hearing Officer
• Set Sustainability Committee maximum membership at 9
• Authorized First Selectman to enter contract with State of Connecticut for Christian Street Bridge Supplemental Bridge Application

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Washington Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the upcoming budget for the 2025/26 fiscal year. No votes or decisions are scheduled; only discussion is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of the 2025/26 budget

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Washington Inland Wetlands Commission is holding a special meeting on January 29, 2025, to review two applications. The first involves an addition and walkway deck replacement at 286 Litchfield Turnpike, and the second involves removal and replacement of a pool, spa, patio, fence, and plantings at 18-20 Sabbaday Lane.

• Manno/286 Litchfield Turnpike/#IW-25-1: addition and replacement of an existing walkway deck
• Sabin Landscape Architects for Fuchs/Lancaster/18-20 Sabbaday Lane/#IW-25-3: removal and replacement of a pool, spa, stone patio, fence, and plantings

Board of Finance

The Board of Selectmen is meeting with department heads and outside agencies to review town budget requests for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. These hybrid sessions are used to discuss specific funding needs for various town services.

• Budget request review: Fire Marshal
• Budget request review: Assessor
• Budget request review: Town Clerk
• Budget request review: Election
• Budget request review: Economic Development and Housing

Inland Wetlands Commission

The commission is holding a special meeting to discuss two specific applications. The session focuses on wetlands matters for properties on Litchfield Turnpike and Wilbur Road.

• Application for 223 Litchfield Turnpike, LLC/227 Litchfield Tnpk.
• Application for 29 Wilbur Rd./#IW-24-72

The Inland Wetlands Commission conducted a site inspection for application IW-24-72 by Brian Neff for 223 Litchfield Turnpike LLC, covering a force main crossing wetlands, a new septic system, and demolition/replacement of a structure. No decisions were made; the commission requested additional information including maintenance plans, timelines, fill source, and a cross-section schematic. The chairman will contact Ms. Rill to arrange notification of the Day of Demolition Commission before work begins.

• No formal decisions made; site inspection only
• Requested maintenance plan for structures with gutter drains and catch basins
• Requested timeline for waterline and demolition phases
• Requested clarity on fill material source
• Requested cross-section schematic of parking area
• Requested detailed 5-year planting and maintenance plan
• Requested soil erosion protection details for downgrade area
• Chairman to contact Ms. Rill re: Day of Demolition Commission notification

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission will review proposed amendments to zoning regulations regarding ADA requirements and online permitting. The body will also consider a site plan for sports courts and a fence height violation.

• Site Plan Review for unilluminated tennis and pickleball courts at The Washington Club, 8 Golf Course Rd.
• Fence height violation review for 14 Tinker Hill Rd., LLC on Lake Waramaug
• Proposed regulation amendment to allow wheelchair ramps and ADA requirements without Special Permits or Variances
• Proposed regulation amendment regarding online permitting and the removal of language about picking up applications at the Land Use Office

The Washington Zoning Commission denied a motion to rescind an enforcement order against 14 Tinker Hill Rd. LLC for a fence height violation on Lake Waramaug, voting 3-2 against. The Commission also discussed the Washington Club's proposed tennis and pickleball courts, receiving legal opinions that sports courts are not permitted as a principal use in the R-1 district, but took no action. It agreed to amend zoning regulations to exempt ADA-required structures from setback and lot coverage requirements, and to update language for online permitting.

• Denied rescinding enforcement order for fence height violation at 14 Tinker Hill Rd (3-2)
• Approved December 16, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Agreed to amend regulations to exempt ADA-required structures from setbacks and lot coverage
• Agreed to amend regulations to reflect online permitting and remove pickup language
• Approved 2025 meeting calendar corrections to September 29 and December 15 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:28pm (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Washington Historic District Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss expanding the historic district to include Nettleton Hollow, New Preston, and The Green. Other business includes a work-in-kind explanation letter for 2 Wykeham Road, election of officers, and approving past meeting minutes.

• Proposed expansion of Historic District to Nettleton Hollow, New Preston, The Green
• Work-in-kind explanation letter for 2 Wykeham Road
• Historic District signage discussion
• Election of officers and recommendations for vacancy
• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2024 and December 2, 2024 meetings

The Washington Historic District Commission held a routine meeting, approving minutes, the 2025 meeting calendar, and officer nominations. It also unanimously approved Christopher Canizares as an alternate member. No substantive land-use decisions were made; most discussion involved pending signage installation and driveway status.

• Approved Nov 18, 2024 and Dec 2, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Historic District meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Elected S. Woodroofe as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected S. Averill as Secretary (unanimous)
• Elected T. Hollinger as Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved Christopher Canizares as alternate member (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will review reports from the Tax Collector, Treasurer, Selectman, and Education department. The meeting includes a report from the Pension Committee under new business.

• Pension Committee Report
• Tax Collector’s Report
• Treasurer’s Report
• Education Report

The Board of Finance unanimously approved the December 16, 2024 minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates, including the transfer station lease negotiations and the pension fund's overfunded status. The board discussed but did not act on a potential buyout of vested retirees.

• Approved December 16, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:46 PM (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The commission will consider minutes, table a pending septic force main crossing application for a site walk, and receive three new applications for residential projects including a house addition, a new house with septic in the URA, and a pool replacement. Members will also discuss low-impact development and receive an enforcement report.

• Brian Neff for 223 Litchfield Turnpike, LLC – pending 2" septic force main crossing wetlands (tabled, site walk Jan 28)
• Manno/286 Litchfield Turnpike – new application for addition and walkway deck replacement
• Artel Engineering for YOLO Again, LLC/18 Parsonage Ln. – new house, well, driveway, pool house, septic within URA
• Sabin Landscape Architects for Fuchs/Lancaster/18-20 Sabbaday Lane – replace pool, spa, stone patio, fence, plantings

The Washington Inland Wetlands Commission approved the January 8, 2025 meeting minutes and tabled a septic force main application (IW-24-72) until February 12, 2025. It accepted three new applications: a deck/addition at 286 Litchfield Turnpike, a new house at 18 Parsonage Lane, and a pool replacement at 18-20 Sabbaday Lane. Site walks were scheduled for late January. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Tabled septic force main application IW-24-72 until February 12, 2025
• Accepted application IW-25-1 for addition/deck at 286 Litchfield Turnpike
• Accepted application IW-25-2 for new house at 18 Parsonage Lane
• Accepted application IW-25-3 for pool replacement at 18-20 Sabbaday Lane
• Adjourned meeting at 7:36pm (3-0)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will discuss and vote on several new business items, including approving a 2025 calendar, setting restaurant week for April 4-13, a budget request for 2025-26, and a Gilmore Girls festival in New Milford from April 11-13. Old business includes an update on the town guidebook.

• Approve restaurant week for April 4-13
• Budget request for fiscal year 2025-26
• Gilmore Girls fest in New Milford April 11-13
• Guidebook update
• Approve calendar for 2025

The Washington Economic Development Committee approved its 2025 meeting calendar and a budget request for 2025-2026, both with unanimous votes (Jim Brinton abstaining on the budget). The committee also discussed plans for a restaurant week in April and potential involvement in the Gilmore Girls Fest, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Approved November and December 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting calendar, keeping third Tuesday of the month (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2026 budget request, same as current year (unanimous, Jim Brinton abstaining)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled January 16, 2024 meeting of the Washington Zoning Board of Appeals was cancelled because no new applications were submitted.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of new applications

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss seeking bids to replace the Fire Department's Rescue 2 truck and approve the election results for fire chief. They will also discuss lowering the speed limit on Old Litchfield Road and continue reviewing the personnel policy. An appointment to the Sustainability Committee is scheduled. The meeting includes an executive session for a personnel issue.

• Invitation to bid for replacement of Fire Department's Rescue 2 truck
• Approval of election results for Chiefs of Washington Volunteer Fire Department
• Discussion of speed limit on Old Litchfield Road
• Continued discussion of Personnel Policy
• Appointment of Franklin ('Nic') Nichols to the Sustainability Committee

The Board of Selectmen approved changing the speed limit on Old Litchfield Road from Blackville Road to Wykeham Road from 25 mph to 35 mph, contingent on Resident Trooper Hamel's approval. They also accepted a resignation, appointed a new committee member, approved an electric supply contract, extended a bid invitation for a fire truck, and approved fire department chief elections. No action was taken in executive session.

• Approved speed limit change on Old Litchfield Road to 35 mph (unanimous, contingent on trooper approval)
• Accepted resignation of Kevin Comer from Board of Assessment Appeals
• Appointed Franklin 'Nic' Nichols to Sustainability Committee (unanimous)
• Approved CCM's electric supply contract with Titan Energy for 34 months (unanimous)
• Extended bid invitation for Rescue 2 truck body upfitting until Jan 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved fire department election results: Ethan Labella as Chief, Kevin Smith as 1st Assistant Chief, Chris Campbell as 2nd Assistant Chief (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance's Pension Committee will hold a hybrid meeting on January 16, 2025, to discuss the Defined Benefit Plan. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda is limited to this single discussion item.

• Discussion of the Defined Benefit Plan

Housing Commission

The Washington Housing Commission will review updates on the Baldwin Hill and Wykham properties. The body is discussing a request for the Selectmen to call a town meeting to approve spending up to $330,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund. Members will also discuss requests for the upcoming Town budget.

• Request to expend up to $330,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund
• Update on Baldwin Hill Property
• Update on Wykham property
• Discussion of upcoming Town budget requests

The Washington Housing Commission met and approved the December 10, 2024 minutes. They discussed updates on the Baldwin Hill and Wykeham properties, with Baldwin Hill obtaining a zoning permit and Wykeham undergoing engineering tests. The commission decided to request a $350,000 budget for the 2025/2026 year and proposed increasing the printing and mailing budget to $10,000. No formal votes were taken on these budget items, only discussion.

• Approved December 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed $350,000 budget request for 2025/2026
• Proposed increasing printing/mailing budget to $10,000

Arts Council

The Arts Council will meet to review the budget and discuss the progress of the Cultural District. The body will also reflect on the Holiday in the Depot event.

• Budget discussion
• Cultural District progress update
• Reflections on Holiday in the Depot

The Washington Arts Council approved a $7,000 budget request for the upcoming year, matching last year's amount. The council also discussed plans for Restaurant Week, including a possible banner and tie-ins with the Gilmore Girls fest, and noted no progress on the Cultural District application. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved $7,000 budget request for next year (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec 12, 2024 (unanimous)
• Confirmed meeting schedule as posted; will move upstairs if selectmen's meeting runs past 6:00

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will discuss updates on several environmental initiatives, including a study of Lake Waramaug, rigid Styrofoam recycling, invasive species management, water testing, and electric car charging stations. The committee also plans to review old business such as the spring newsletter and Earth Day preparations, and set the 2025 calendar. No votes or decisions are anticipated; the agenda consists entirely of updates and discussion items.

• Update on Lake Waramaug Study
• Rigid Styrofoam recycling update
• Electric car charging stations discussion
• Spring newsletter and Earth Day planning
• 2025 calendar adoption

The committee approved the 2025 meeting calendar, moving February's meeting to Feb. 19 due to Lincoln's Birthday. They also discussed updates on the Lake Waramaug study, a rigid styrofoam recycling program, invasive species mapping, water testing, EV charging stations, and a new RFP for LISD regulations. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved December meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting calendar with February 19 meeting date (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Selectmen will hold a budget work session on January 8, 2025, to begin preliminary planning for the town budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. This is the first of multiple scheduled meetings with department heads and outside agencies. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the session is for discussion and initial planning.

• Preliminary planning of the 2025-2026 town budget
• Meetings with department heads and outside agencies regarding budget requests

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss invasive species management at New Preston Open Space, a pollinator garden planting plan, an in-kind gift from Arbor services, progress on tree regulations, and updates to Hinkle Road improvements. They will also consider approval of November 2024 minutes and continue discussion of the 2023 Plan of Conservation and Development.

• New Preston Open Space invasives management presentation by Ryan Conroy and Ed Faison
• Pollinator Garden update with planting plan and location
• In-kind gift from Arbor services
• Tree Regulations progress update
• Hinkle Road Improvements update

The Washington Conservation Commission met on January 8, 2025, and approved the 2025 meeting calendar. They also unanimously approved the minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting. No substantive decisions were made on other agenda items; updates were provided on the New Preston Open Space phragmites management, a pollinator planting plan that was dropped due to funding restrictions, and a tree inventory project.

• Approved November 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting calendar (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for a 5-lot subdivision application by Arthur H. Howland & Associates at 37 Popple Swamp Road. The commission will also continue discussion on the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development and elect officers.

• Public hearing on 5-lot subdivision at 37 Popple Swamp Rd (Arthur H. Howland & Associates for Schiller)
• Continued discussion on the 2024 Plan of Conservation and Development
• Election of officers
• Review of minutes from December 4, 2024 regular meeting
• Committee reports from Sustainability and Economic Development committees

The Washington Planning Commission approved a 5-lot re-subdivision at 37 Popple Swamp Road, with a 4-0 vote, after closing the public hearing. They also unanimously approved the applicant's request to waive the appraisal requirement and use the recent purchase price to calculate the fee in lieu of open space. The commission re-elected W. Hileman as Chairman and D. Rimsky as Vice Chairman. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 5-lot re-subdivision at 37 Popple Swamp Road (4-0)
• Approved waiver of appraisal for fee in lieu of open space, using purchase price (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Schiller application (unanimous)
• Accepted December 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Re-elected W. Hileman as Chairman (unanimous)
• Re-elected D. Rimsky as Vice Chairman (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission will review pending applications including structural repairs to a bridge deck over Sprain Brook at 105 West Mountain Rd. and a jurisdictional ruling for a sports court facility at 8 Golf Course Rd. A new application for a septic force main crossing 30 ft of wetlands at 227 Litchfield Tnpk and 29 Wilbur Rd. will be received. The commission will also discuss Low Impact Development and receive an enforcement report.

• Pending: Structural repairs to bridge deck over Sprain Brook at 105 West Mountain Rd. (Brian Neff for Kessler, #IW-24-71)
• Pending: Jurisdictional ruling for proposed sports court facility at 8 Golf Course Rd. (The Washington Club)
• New: Installation of 2-inch septic force main crossing 30 ft of wetlands at 227 Litchfield Tnpk and 29 Wilbur Rd. (#IW-24-72)
• Discussion: Low Impact Development
• Enforcement report and compliance updates

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Washington Parks and Recreation Commission will meet on January 6, 2025, at Legion Hall/Senior Center at 5:00 pm. The agenda includes approving minutes from December 9, 2024, and discussing old business items (see saw and pickle ball). New business covers the Christmas tree bonfire, a budget discussion requiring a special meeting, spring/summer programs, and Platt Field. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 10th.

• Approve minutes of December 9, 2024 meeting
• Discuss old business: See Saw and Pickle Ball
• Review Christmas Tree Bonfire event
• Schedule special meeting for budget discussion
• Discuss spring/summer programs and Platt Field

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen appointed Randolph Bernard as a full member and Dirk Sabin as an alternate to the Conservation Commission, both unanimously. They also unanimously awarded a $130,434 bid to Washington Supply Company for replacing Main Hall windows. The board discussed highway truck deliveries, a new highway garage, and a cell tower agreement deadline.

• Appointed Randolph Bernard as full Conservation Commission member (unanimous)
• Appointed Dirk Sabin as alternate Conservation Commission member (unanimous)
• Awarded $130,434 window replacement bid to Washington Supply Company (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 20, 2012 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Washington Board of Selectmen is meeting for a routine agenda including approval of minutes from December 19, 2024, communications, appointments, and department reports. No specific new business or major action items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the December 19, 2024 Board of Selectmen meeting

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved changes to the Town's Personnel Policy to comply with a new state law on sick time for part-time employees, effective January 1, 2025. The board also approved the minutes from the December 19, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and adjourned at 5:42 p.m.

• Approved Personnel Policy update for part-time employee sick time (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 19, 2024 meeting (unanimous)