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)

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)

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.

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

Parks and Recreation Commission

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 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)

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 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 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 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)

Board of Selectmen

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

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

Sustainability Committee

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)

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 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)

Board of Selectmen

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)

Inland Wetlands Commission

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 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)

Board of Finance

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 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

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 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)

Economic Development Committee

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 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 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)

Parks and Recreation Commission

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)

Planning Commission

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)

Board of Selectmen

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)

Zoning Commission

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 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 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 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 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 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decisions taken. The next meeting is set for July 21, 2025.

Arts Council

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

Town Meetings

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 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 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 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 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

Board of Selectmen

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 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)

Board of Selectmen

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 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 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 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 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 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)

Board of Finance

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 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)

Town Meetings

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

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

Sustainability Committee

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)

Arts Council

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 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 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)

Parks and Recreation Commission

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

Zoning Commission

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

Board of Finance

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

Arts Council

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 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)

Sustainability Committee

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 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 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 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 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 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 Selectmen

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 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 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

Zoning Board of Appeals

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)