Waterford public meetings in 2025

Personnel Review Board

The regular Personnel Review Board meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025 has been cancelled. The board will meet next on January 15, 2026.

Waterford/East Lyme Shellfish Commission

The Waterford‑East Lyme Shellfish Commission will review several old‑business topics, including the future of its current warden boat, the possibility of hiring additional wardens, and confirming meeting times. In new business, the commission will plan the Annual Shellfish Gathering scheduled for January 24, 2026, and consider a rain‑gauge project. The meeting also includes routine reports, comments, and public input.

• Discussion on the future of the present warden boat
• Discussion and potential action on hiring additional wardens
• Planning for the Annual Shellfish Gathering on Jan 24, 2026
• Discussion of a rain gauge
• Confirmation that meeting schedule remains at 7:00 pm

The commission approved the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes and the treasurer’s report, each by a 4‑0 vote. Members unanimously voted to hire three new wardens—Simpson, Nelson and Gawlak. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. after a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved November 20, 2025 minutes (vote 4-0)
• Approved treasurer’s report (vote 4-0)
• Hired wardens Simpson, Nelson, and Gawlak (vote 4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 4-0)

Retirement Commission

The Waterford Retirement Commission will elect a new chair for 2025‑26, approve the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting, and consider the proposed FY27 budget. The budget totals $8,301,874, a 15.30% increase over FY26, and includes a $130 per member MERS administrative fee and a 75.61% rise in OPEB costs. Public comment will be offered before the commission adjourns.

• Election of Commission Chair for 2025‑26
• Approval of September 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of FY27 Retirement Commission budget of $8,301,874
• MERS administrative assessment fee of $130 per member ($99,970 total)
• OPEB budget increase of 75.61% for FY27

Economic Development Commission

The Waterford Economic Development Commission will open the meeting and appoint alternates. It will approve the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting. The primary new business item is the draft FY2027 budget. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Call to order and appointment of alternates
• Approval of December 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of draft FY2027 budget

Long Range Fiscal Planning Committee

The Long Range Financial Planning Committee will hold its regular fourth‑quarter meeting on Dec. 16, 2025. After standard items such as establishing a quorum, roll call, and public comment, the committee will consider and act on scheduling its next meeting for the first quarter of 2026. No other agenda items are listed.

• Establish quorum and call to order
• Roll call
• Public comment period
• Decision on scheduling a first‑quarter 2026 meeting
• Adjournment

Design Review Board

The Town of Waterford announced that the regular Design Review Board meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this meeting.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Waterford Planning & Zoning Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. Residents should note that no decisions or public hearings will occur at this meeting.

Board of Selectmen

The Board will consider and act on multiple Public Works funding requests, including $10,027 for highway maintenance, $14,220 for refuse collection, and a $4,000 in‑series transfer for street‑tree maintenance. It will vote on a $110,000 contract with Resilient Land and Water to identify capital requirements for the Waterford/New London interlocal water agreement. The Board will also approve a resolution authorizing the First Selectman to execute the State Homeland Security Grant Program agreement. Additional items include fire service fund transfers, surplus asset disposals, and appointments to local commissions.

• $10,027 additional appropriation for highway maintenance (line 10130-81520)
• $14,220 additional appropriation for refuse collection (line 10130-51530)
• $4,000 in‑series transfer for street‑tree maintenance
• $110,000 award to Resilient Land and Water for water‑agreement study (line 20531-57898)
• Surplus disposal of six 8‑cubic‑yard metal dumpsters and a 2012 Ford F‑250 (asset #101133)

Ad Hoc Fleet Management Committee

The Fleet Ad Hoc Committee will meet to discuss a funding request for fire services. The body will consider a proposal to refurbish vehicle W55 and update its replacement schedule.

• Request for $173,400 to refurbish W55
• Revision of W55 replacement schedule on the fleet management plan

The committee approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting with three votes in favor and one abstention. It then unanimously approved a $173,400 request from the Director of Fire Services to refurbish fire truck W55 and revise the fleet management schedule. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 9:17 am.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (3-0-1 abstain)
• Approved $173,400 refurbishment of fire truck W55 and fleet plan revision (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Flood & Erosion Control Board

The Waterford Flood & Erosion Control Board will discuss the proposed 2026 budget, review the annual report, and examine various plans. The meeting also includes routine items such as correspondence, payment of bills, and approval of the November 17, 2025 minutes.

• Budget 2026
• Annual Report
• Plans Review
• Payment of Bills
• Approval of Minutes of November 17, 2025

Board of Finance

The Waterford Board of Finance will examine the Contributed Gifts Fund, which recorded $20,785 in donations and a $31,380 payment to M.E. O'Brien. It will also review the General Fund, noting budget versus actual expenditures for departments such as the Board of Finance, Police Department, and Town Aid Roads‑Improved. Additional discussion will cover state grant receipts and other revenue sources for fiscal year 2025‑2026.

• Contributed Gifts Fund: $20,785 in donations; $31,380 paid to M.E. O'Brien
• Board of Finance: budget $83,608, actual $80,243
• Police Department: budget $7,122,210, actual $2,180,734
• Town Aid Roads‑Improved: budget $321,360, actual $215,440 received
• CT Education Equalized Cost Sharing grant: budget $326,617, $81,611 received

The Board elected Glenn Patterson as Chair and Bill Sheehan as Clerk, both unanimously. It approved a $110,721 transfer to the Service Contracts & Repairs fund, and smaller $2,000 and $3,000 out‑of‑series transfers for Senior Services and Fire Services. The Board also confirmed numerous committee appointments and kept the existing social‑service grant hearing procedure.

• Elected Glenn Patterson as Chair (5-0-0)
• Elected Bill Sheehan as Clerk (5-0-0)
• Approved $110,721 transfer to Service Contracts & Repairs (5-0-0)
• Approved $2,000 out‑of‑series transfer for Senior Services (5-0-0)
• Approved $3,000 out‑of‑series transfer for Fire Services (5-0-0)
• Appointed Glenn Patterson to Fleet Management Ad Hoc Committee (5-0-0)
• Appointed Michael Rocchetti to Ad Hoc Energy Task Force (5-0-0)
• Confirmed continuation of social‑service grant hearing procedure (unanimous agreement)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to address budget planning. The body will discuss the FY2027 budget request for the Town of Waterford and the FY2027 Trust budget.

• FY2027 (2026-2027) Town of Waterford budget request
• FY2027 (2026-2027) Trust budget

The board unanimously approved the FY27 Town Budget as amended, including revisions to furniture, equipment, and special projects. The FY27 Endowment Budget was also approved unanimously as presented. Both motions passed with all members in favor and no abstentions.

• Approved FY27 Town Budget (unanimous vote)
• Approved FY27 Endowment Budget (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will discuss the draft FY2027 budget and the 2026 meeting schedule. The body will also review a promotional video for Waterford and mall tenant relocation assistance.

• Draft FY2027 Budget
• Mall Tenant Relocation Assistance
• Waterford Promotional Video
• Vacant Retail Space Inventory

The commission approved the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0). It adopted the draft FY2027 budget with a $75,000 increase to the Professional Fees line item (2‑1). It also moved regular meetings to the second Wednesday of each month (3‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. (3‑0).

• Approved November 10, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved FY2027 budget with $75,000 Professional Fees increase (2-1)
• Moved meetings to second Wednesday of the month (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:40 p.m. (3-0)

Utility Commission

The Utility Commission will meet to review monthly expenditures, account adjustments, and financial reports. The body is scheduled to appoint two individuals to the South Central Water Authority (SCWA) Representative Advisory Board.

• Appointment of two people to the SCWA Representative Advisory Board
• Review of monthly expenditures
• City of New London/Veolia report
• Water Agreement Working Group update
• Personnel review for Sewer Tech 1

The Utility Commission approved the November 12, 2025 minutes and the November 2025 bill list, each passing unanimously. It then unanimously voted to recommend that the Board of Selectmen award a contract not to exceed $110,000 to Resilient Land & Water for engineering services related to the Waterford/New London Interlocal Water Agreement. Chairman Kirkman also announced that Beth Sabilia will join the commission in January.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 bill list (unanimous)
• Recommended awarding contract to Resilient Land & Water, up to $110,000 (unanimous)
• Announced appointment of Beth Sabilia, start January

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Waterford Recreation and Parks Commission will approve the October 28, 2025 minutes, hear public comments and thank‑you notes, receive staff and committee reports, and discuss a potential scholarship or donation in memory of Thomas Dembeck. New business items will also be considered, though no specific actions are listed.

• Approval of October 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comments and thank‑you cards (including donation to YFS Food Bank)
• Discussion of a scholarship or donation in memory of Thomas Dembeck
• Staff reports from Director Ryan McNamara, Assistant Director Tim Cieplik, and Program Coordinator Nolan Clack
• Committee reports: Personnel, Youth Sports Council, Long Range Planning, Policies/Procedures

The Waterford Recreation & Parks Commission approved four $500 scholarships in memory of Thomas Dembek. It also approved the use of the Community Center foyer for a food drive, waived fees for the Waterford Regional Lions Spring Fling, and adopted the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved use of Community Center foyer for food drive on Dec 20, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Approved fee waiver for Waterford Regional Lions Spring Fling, contingent on forms (6-0-0)
• Approved four $500 Thomas Dembek scholarships (6-0-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting at 5:25 pm (6-0-0)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Waterford Board of Police Commissioners voted to send a letter to the Connecticut Department of Transportation requesting a review of the Cross Road and Boston Post Road intersection due to significant traffic backups. The board also approved the 2026 meeting schedule and discussed a potential rotary solution.

• Letter sent to State DOT requesting review of Cross Road/Boston Post Road intersection
• 2026 Board of Police Commissioners meeting schedule approved
• Commissioner Dimmock appointed to Retirement Commission
• Traffic Officer Report: 214 total stops, 12 misdemeanors
• Speed feedback signs placed on North Rd and Fog Plain Rd

The board accepted the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the FY27 Police Department budget as presented, with unanimous support. The commissioners entered an executive session at 5:28 p.m. and later adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m., both unanimously.

• Accepted November 10, 2025 minutes (passed)
• Approved FY27 Police Department budget as presented (unanimous)
• Entered executive session at 5:28 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 p.m. (unanimous)

Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee

The Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee will meet to approve invoice payments and discuss a new contractor, Benesch. The agenda includes a continuation of the traffic light discussion and confirmation of the next meeting date.

• Invoice payments
• Introduction of Benesch (contractor)
• Continuation of traffic light discussion
• Confirm next meeting date and objectives

The committee added a line to review and approve minutes to the agenda and unanimously approved the minutes from 10/16/25 and 11/6/25. It approved payment of a $400 Mystic Air invoice and, after reallocating $27,500 from Geotechnical Borings and $3,000 from High‑Performance Buildings, approved the $25,799.58 BMP Construction invoice. The decision on a traffic signal for the firehouse was postponed to the next meeting.

• Added “Review and Approve Meeting Minutes” line to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 10/16/25 minutes (FOR 6, ABSTAIN 1)
• Approved 11/6/25 minutes (FOR 6, ABSTAIN 1)
• Approved Mystic Air invoice $400 (unanimous)
• Reallocated $27,500 (Geotechnical Borings) and $3,000 (High Performance Buildings) in SPA contract (unanimous)
• Approved BMP Construction invoice $25,799.58 after reallocation (FOR 6, AGAINST 1)
• Postponed decision on firehouse traffic signal to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The December 3, 2025 regular meeting of the Waterford Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled.

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission will discuss and potentially vote to forward amendments to the Harbor Management Plan for review. The body will also receive updates on mooring and pulley pole applications and fee increases for the 2026 season.

• Vote to forward proposed amendments to the Harbor Management Plan
• Update on 2025 mooring and pulley pole application process
• Update on delinquent moorings
• Update on mooring and pulley pole fee increases for the 2026 season

The Harbor Management Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. A motion was also passed to forward the amended Harbor Management Plan to the Town Attorney for review. No other substantive actions were voted on at this meeting.

• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Forward amended Harbor Management Plan to Town Attorney for review (all in favor)

Ethics Commission

The Waterford Ethics Commission will deliberate the status of the advisory opinion issued on September 21, 2021. It will determine future actions concerning that opinion and any related town ordinances. The commission will also discuss formalizing its rules of procedure. Additional agenda items include approving minutes from the October 7 and 16 meetings and reviewing a recent email from Danielle Steward‑Gelinas.

• Approval of minutes from the special meeting and public hearing of October 7, 2025, as continued and concluded October 16, 2025
• Review of email letter dated 10/27/2025 from Danielle Steward‑Gelinas (distributed 10/29/2025)
• Deliberation on the status of the advisory opinion dated 9/21/2021
• Determination of future actions regarding the advisory opinion and related town ordinances
• Discussion on formalizing rules of procedure for the commission

The Ethics Commission voted 5-2 to table the motion to vacate the September 2021 Advisory Opinion until further attorney guidance is received. Earlier motions approved the minutes of the October 7 and October 16 public hearings and seated alternates. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:05 p.m.

• Approved seating alternates Paul Helvig and Sara Mallari (6-0)
• Approved October 7, 2025 public hearing minutes (6-0-1 abstention)
• Approved October 16, 2025 public hearing minutes (7-0)
• Approved special meeting minutes of October 7/16, 2025 (6-0-1 abstention)
• Motion to vacate the Advisory Opinion received no vote
• Tabled motion to vacate Advisory Opinion until attorney input (5-2) – carried
• Adjourned the special meeting (7-0) – unanimous

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the December 18, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0). It voted to withdraw the existing PL‑25‑12 application to amend zoning sections related to agri‑tourism (5‑0) and immediately approved submitting a new revised application for the same amendments (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. (5‑0).

• Approved December 18, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Withdrawn application PL-25-12 to amend agri‑tourism zoning (5-0)
• Approved submission of new revised application to amend agri‑tourism zoning (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 p.m. (5-0)

Representative Town Meeting (RTM)

The agenda for the December 1, 2025, Representative Town Meeting includes recommendations from the Republican and Democrat parties regarding the PRB. The provided text consists primarily of document links and procedural numbering without detailed descriptions of the items.

• PRB recommendations from Republican and Democrat parties

The Representative Town Meeting elected Susan Driscoll as moderator and approved several financial appropriations, including $1,533,283 for road resurfacing, $20,000 for donated tree maintenance, and $88,640 for two full‑time firefighter/EMTs. It also adopted wage increases for non‑union staff and appointed members to various commissions and boards. Finally, the body adopted the FY27 budget with a total of $17,802 after minor amendments.

• Elected Susan Driscoll as Moderator (25-0-1)
• Approved Harbor Management fee increase (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 donation for tree maintenance at Waterford Beach Park (unanimous)
• Approved $1,533,283 road resurfacing appropriation (23-1-2)
• Approved $25,000 Library Electrical appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved $210,000 property revaluation contract (unanimous)
• Approved $88,640 hiring two full‑time Firefighter/EMTs (25-0-1)
• Approved FY27 budget of $17,802 after amendments (unanimous)

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025, has been cancelled.

Personnel Review Board

The Personnel Review Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and set the 2026 meeting schedule. The board will also discuss and request approval to begin updating the Town’s Personnel Policies Manual.

• Approval of January 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Establishment of 2026 meeting dates
• Proposed update of the Town’s Personnel Policies Manual

The Personnel Review Board approved the January 16, 2025 meeting minutes, set the 2026 meeting dates, and voted to update the Town of Waterford Personnel Policies Manual. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 pm.

• Approved January 16, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2026 Personnel Review Board meeting dates (4-0)
• Approved update to Town of Waterford Personnel Policies Manual (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 pm (4-0)

Waterford/East Lyme Shellfish Commission

The Waterford-East Lyme Shellfish Commission will meet to discuss the purchase of clam stock and the hiring of an additional warden. The body will also review grant requests for East Lyme and Waterford and the WELSCO annual report.

• Potential action on purchase of clam stock
• Potential action on hiring an additional warden
• Discussion on East Lyme and Waterford Grant requests
• Review and approval of WELSCO annual report for Waterford
• Discussion on the future of the present warden boat

The commission approved the prior meeting minutes and the treasurer’s report, including a $280 extra expense for clam seeding. The revised annual report was adopted and a $1 request from each town for the next fiscal year was approved. The regular meeting time was moved to 6:30 pm on the third Thursday of each month, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:59 pm.

• Approved Oct 16 minutes (6‑0)
• Approved treasurer’s report (7‑0)
• Approved $280 extra clam‑seeding expense (7‑0)
• Approved revised annual report (6‑1, 1 opposed)
• Approved $1 request from each town for FY2026 (7‑0)
• Approved change of meeting time to 6:30 pm (6‑0, 1 abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Hammond Memorial Maintenance Fund Committee

The Hammond Memorial Maintenance Funds Committee will meet to consider the distribution of funds based on proposed expenditures. The body will also discuss the overall management of the fund.

• Consideration of fund distribution for the Hammond Memorial Maintenance Fund
• Review of fund management
• Report from Town Treasurer Abbas Danesh noting a 6/30/2025 ending balance of $115,663

The committee approved the minutes from the October 29, 2024 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. They approved a $15,000 distribution from the Hammond Memorial Maintenance Fund with a 4‑0 vote. The committee also approved overall consideration and action on the fund’s management by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 12:13 p.m. by a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

• Approved October 29, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved $15,000 distribution from Hammond Memorial Maintenance Fund (4-0-0)
• Approved overall management action for the fund (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:13 p.m. (4-0-0)

Historic Properties Commission

The Waterford Historic Properties Commission will vote to elect its 2026 officers and approve the regular meeting schedule for 2026. The commission will also discuss ongoing maintenance of historic properties, updates from the Waterford Historical Society, and cemetery matters.

• Elect commission officers for 2026
• Approve schedule for regular meetings of 2026
• Discuss ongoing maintenance of Waterford historic properties
• Review Waterford Historical Society happenings
• Discuss cemetery issues

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss new Connecticut State Legislature mandated library policies and establish goals for 2026. The meeting includes a review of the Library Director's annual evaluation and a discussion on capturing patron data for town funders.

• New CT State Legislature Mandated Library Policies regarding collection development, programs, displays, and reconsideration
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates
• Annual Evaluation for Library Director
• Discussion on capturing patron data requested by Town funders
• Facilities & HVAC Project committee report

The board unanimously approved a $182,000 endowment expenditure and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule. It also approved opening a new Visa account with M&T Bank. New state‑mandated library policies were adopted, with one member voting against the motion. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted minutes of 9 September 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved $182,000 endowment expenditure (5%) (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Board meeting dates (all in favor)
• Approved opening a Visa account with M&T Bank (unanimous)
• Approved new CT state‑mandated library policies (one vote against, motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to consider two specific applications. The agenda includes a resubdivision request and a proposal regarding agritourism zoning text amendments.

• PL-25-18 Josan ReSubdivision application
• PL-25-12 Agritourism zoning text amendments for Sections 1, 3.41, and 6.1.2

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved application PL‑25‑18, a two‑lot residential resubdivision at 9 Josan Drive, adding four specific conditions and adopting the staff report findings. The commission also approved the 2024/2025 annual report, the 2026 meeting schedule, and the FY 2027 budget, each by a 5‑0 vote. Earlier public hearings for PL‑25‑18 and PL‑25‑12 were formally closed, and the September 9, 2025 minutes were adopted.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-1, one abstention)
• Closed public hearing for PL‑25‑18 (5-0)
• Approved PL‑25‑18 two‑lot resubdivision with four conditions (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for PL‑25‑12 (5-0)
• Approved 2024/2025 Planning and Zoning Annual Report (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Planning and Zoning meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved FY 2027 Planning and Zoning budget (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:17 pm (5-0)

Senior Citizens Commission

The Waterford Senior Citizens Commission will approve the minutes from its October 28, 2025 meeting. It will hear reports from the Budget Committee on the FY27 budget, the Nomination Committee, the Endowment/Planned Giving Sub‑Committee, and the Transportation Sub‑Committee. The meeting also includes a Director/Assistant Director report and a period for new business.

• Approval of minutes from the October 28, 2025 Commission meeting
• Budget FY27 report from the Budget Committee
• Nomination Committee report
• Endowment/Planned Giving Sub‑Committee report
• Transportation Sub‑Committee report

The commission approved the minutes of its October 28, 2025 meeting after a motion by Dina Lopes and a second by Anne Darling. The commission noted that the final budget will be approved at the December meeting. The commission was informed that new transportation software had been approved by the town IT Director and that a presentation will be given in January. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Anne Darling was seconded by Marilyn Lusher.

• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen will vote on a FY26 special appropriation of $110,721 to transfer to the Water Fund for service contracts and repairs related to the Quinley Way water main break. They will also review out‑of‑series transfers of $2,000 for Senior Services copier and cable costs and $3,000 for Fire Services rear‑tire replacement. Additional items include police department recommendations to dispose of surplus body cameras and a 1998 Sea Doo jet ski, and several small in‑series transfers and commission reappointments.

• $110,721 special appropriation to Water Fund (line #21131‑52040) for Quinley Way water main repair
• $2,000 out‑of‑series transfer for Senior Services copier, shredding and cable rate increase
• $3,000 out‑of‑series transfer for Fire Services rear tire replacement per DOT inspection
• Police recommendation to dispose of 45 Motorola V300 body cameras and batteries (batteries to be donated)
• Police recommendation to dispose of a 1998 Sea Doo GTX 10‑ft white jet ski (abandoned watercraft)

The Board approved a $110,721 special appropriation to the Water Fund (3‑0). It also approved FY26 transfers of $2,000 for Senior Services (2‑1), $3,000 for Fire Services tire replacement (3‑0), $1,500 for a legal claim settlement (3‑0), and $5,250 for Retirement Commission trust fund administration (3‑0). The Board authorized disposal of 45 body cameras with 52 batteries and an abandoned Sea Doo jet ski (both 3‑0). Several re‑appointments to commissions were confirmed (3‑0).

• Approved $110,721 water fund appropriation (3-0)
• Approved $2,000 senior services transfer (2-1)
• Approved $3,000 fire services tire replacement transfer (3-0)
• Approved disposal of 45 body cameras and 52 batteries (3-0)
• Approved disposal of abandoned Sea Doo jet ski (3-0)
• Approved $1,500 legal claim settlement transfer (3-0)
• Approved $5,250 retirement commission trust fund transfer (3-0)
• Re-appointed Gregory Massad to Planning & Zoning Commission (3-0)

Flood & Erosion Control Board

The Waterford Flood & Erosion Control Board will meet on November 17, 2025. The agenda includes reviewing the 2026 budget, adopting the annual report, reviewing plans, handling correspondence, paying bills, and approving the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting.

• 2026 budget for flood and erosion control
• Adoption of the annual report
• Review of plans
• Payment of outstanding bills
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2025

The Flood & Erosion Control Board unanimously approved its 2026 operating budget of $1,109. The board also unanimously approved the schedule of meeting dates for 2026 and the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting.

• Approved 2026 operating budget of $1,109 (3-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (3-0)
• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Waterford Conservation Commission will review the new application C-25-15 for 33 Kenyon, including site and landscape plans and a soil scientist letter. It will also review application C-25-14 for 5 Bloomingdale Road, along with a draft permit authorization and proposed plan, and consider the 1990 subdivision permit approval for the same address. In other business, the commission will receive a request for information on 18 Pember Road and discuss the draft Conservation Commission budget.

• Review of new application C-25-15 for 33 Kenyon (site plan, landscape plan, soil scientist letter)
• Review of application C-25-14 for 5 Bloomingdale Road (draft permit authorization, proposed plan)
• Consideration of 1990 subdivision permit approval for 5 Bloomingdale Road
• Request for information regarding 18 Pember Road
• Discussion of draft Conservation Commission budget (2026‑2027)

The Waterford Conservation Commission approved the draft permit for the single‑family residence at 5 Bloomingdale Road (7‑0). It also voted to determine that the proposed residential development at 18 Pember Road involves no regulated wetland activity (7‑0) and approved the draft 2026/2027 Conservation Commission Budget (7‑0). The meeting minutes from October 23, 2025 were approved (5‑0‑2) and the meeting was adjourned (7‑0).

• Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-2)
• Approved draft permit C-25-14 for 5 Bloomingdale Road (7-0)
• Determined no regulated wetland activity at 18 Pember Road (7-0)
• Approved draft 2026/2027 Conservation Commission Budget (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance approved several FY 2026/27 General Fund budget items, including a $86,406 allocation for the Board of Finance, an $8,068,172 debt service budget, and a $285,000 contingency fund. It also approved a $73,467 out‑of‑series transfer for fire services and an $88,640 appropriation to hire two full‑time firefighter/EMTs. Additional actions included approving a revised FY 27 Board of Education budget submission date, postponing a board member’s appointment to the Social Services Grant Committee, and adjourning the meeting.

• Approved $86,406 General Fund budget for Board of Finance (6-0-0)
• Approved $8,068,172 General Fund debt service budget (6-0-0)
• Approved $285,000 contingency budget amendment (6-0-0)
• Approved $73,467 out‑of‑series transfer for Fire Services (4-0-0)
• Approved $88,640 appropriation for hiring two full‑time Firefighter/EMTs (6-0-0)
• Approved revised FY 27 Board of Education budget submission date (6-0-0)
• Postponed appointment to Social Services Grant Committee to Dec 10, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0-0)

Utility Commission

The Waterford Utility Commission meeting will consider the October 14th minutes, review monthly water expenditures, and hear reports on water operations including the City of New London/Veolia partnership and the Water Agreement Working Group. Additional agenda items cover financial and collections reports, personnel matters, and other correspondence.

• Approval of October 14th meeting minutes
• Review of monthly water expenditures
• City of New London/Veolia report
• Water Agreement Working Group update
• Personnel items

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the October 2025 bill list. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 bill list (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will review departmental reports for September and October 2025. The body is scheduled to discuss the Cross Road/Boston Post Road rotary and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Discussion on Cross Road/Boston Post Road rotary
• Review of 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Retirement Commission Appointment
• Executive Session for Personnel Discussion
• Review of September/October reports for K9, Youth, Investigative Services, Training, Support Services, Patrol, Animal Control, and Community Engagement

The commissioners accepted the September 14, 2025 meeting minutes. They approved the 2026 Board of Police Commissioners meeting schedule and appointed Commissioner Dimmock to the Retirement Commission. The board also voted to have the Local Traffic Authority send a letter to the State Department of Transportation requesting a feasibility review of a rotary at the Cross Road and Boston Post Road intersection. The meeting entered and exited executive session before adjourning.

• Accepted September 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 BOPC meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Dimmock to the Retirement Commission (unanimous)
• Approved LTA letter to State DOT to review rotary at Cross Road/Boston Post Road (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session at 5:34 p.m. (unanimous)
• Exited Executive Session at 5:53 p.m. (no actions taken)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:53 p.m. (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Waterford Economic Development Commission will consider three draft documents: the 2024/2025 Annual Report, the FY2027 Budget, and the 2026 meeting schedule. These items are presented as new business for discussion and possible approval. The meeting also includes routine items such as a call to order, appointment of alternates, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Draft 2024/2025 Annual Report
• Draft FY2027 Budget
• Draft 2026 Meeting Schedule

The Waterford Economic Development Commission approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes and the draft 2024‑2025 Annual Report, each by a 3‑0 vote. No action was taken on the draft FY 2027 Budget or the draft 2026 meeting schedule. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved draft 2024/2025 Annual Report (3-0)
• No action taken on draft FY 2027 Budget
• No action taken on draft 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee

The committee will meet to review invoice payments and discuss the status of bonds. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a traffic light.

• Invoice payments
• Traffic light discussion
• Bond status

The Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee approved the acknowledgment of the October 16 discussion minutes for future approval. The committee also approved payment of the Downes Construction invoice for $7,793.00. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved acknowledgment of Oct 16 2025 discussion minutes for future approval (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Downes Construction invoice for $7,793.00 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Waterford Zoning Board of Appeals will meet remotely at 4:00 p.m. to approve the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes and to review several draft documents, including the 2026 meeting schedule, the 2024‑2025 annual report, and the FY 2027 budget. The board will also consider any new zoning applications that have been filed. The regular 5:30 p.m. meeting was cancelled.

• Approve June 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review draft 2026 meeting schedule
• Review draft 2024/2025 ZBA Annual Report
• Review draft FY2027 Budget
• Consider new zoning applications

The board approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting, the draft 2026 meeting schedule, the draft 2024‑2025 annual report, and the draft FY 2027 budget, each by a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:06 PM.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved Draft 2026 meeting schedule (3‑0)
• Approved Draft 2024‑2025 ZBA annual report (3‑0)
• Approved Draft FY 2027 ZBA budget (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:06 PM (3‑0)

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission will discuss several harbor‑related topics, including guest moorings and the progress of Town Dock repairs at Mago Point funded by SHIP Grants. Commissioners will consider updating the public‑notice wording for pulling delinquent moorings and review issues identified with moorings and pulley poles. The meeting will also include updates on proposed amendments to the Harbor Management Plan and the 2025 mooring and pulley‑pole application process.

• Discussion of guest moorings
• Update on Town Dock repair progress at Mago Point and SHIP Grants
• Proposed wording change for public notice on pulling delinquent moorings
• Issues with moorings/pulley poles identified by Assistant Harbor Master
• Proposed amendments to the Harbor Management Plan

The Harbor Management Commission voted to request permission to raise renewal fees to $100 and new permit fees to $125 for the 2026 season. It also adopted a consensus to stop issuing guest moorings beginning in 2026. Additional actions included approving the October 1 minutes, updating public‑notice wording, and amending application dates for 2026 moorings.

• Approved request to raise renewal fees to $100 and new permit fees to $125 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adopted consensus to eliminate guest moorings starting in 2026
• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Updated wording of the public notice for pulling delinquent moorings
• Chairman to amend dates for 2026 mooring and pulley‑pole applications and forward new documents for review
• Authorized Chairman to request RTM permission for the fee increase
• Recorded that State SHIP Grant funding of $5 million has not yet been received

Board of Selectmen

The Waterford Board of Selectmen will vote on a contract with BMP Construction Inc. for $25,799.58 to perform emergency code‑compliance repairs at the Oswegatchie Fire House. The meeting also includes recommendations to dispose of several surplus town vehicles and equipment, and a request for FY26 fire‑service funding for additional personnel and gear. Additionally, the board will consider the re‑appointment of a Recreation and Parks Commission member.

• Award BMP Construction Inc. a $25,799.58 contract for fire station code‑compliance repairs (Line #20523-57792).
• Approve FY26 additional fire‑services appropriation of $88,640 for two full‑time firefighter/EMTs and related gear.
• Approve FY26 out‑of‑series transfer of $73,467 to fund a new full‑time firefighter hire.
• Surplus disposal of a 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD (Utility Commission) and a 2009 Ford Escape (Public Works) by auction.
• Surplus disposal of a 2006 Turf Product Seed‑A‑Vater (Recreation and Parks) by auction.

The Board of Selectmen approved several items, including a $25,799.58 contract to BMP Construction for fire building renovations and an $88,640 FY26 appropriation to hire two full‑time firefighter/EMTs and purchase gear. They also authorized the disposal of surplus vehicles and equipment, re‑appointed a member to the Recreation and Parks Commission, and approved a $5,605.18 tax refund repayment. All motions passed, with three votes unanimous except two items that split 2‑1.

• Approved surplus disposal of 2011 GMC Sierra (Utility Commission) – 3-0
• Approved surplus disposal of 2009 Ford Escape (Public Works) – 3-0
• Approved surplus disposal of 2006 Turf Product (Recreation & Parks) – 3-0
• Awarded BMP Construction $25,799.58 for fire building renovations – 2-1
• Approved FY26 fire services appropriation $88,640 for personnel and gear – 3-0
• Approved FY26 out‑of‑series transfer $73,467 for new firefighter hire – 3-0
• Re‑appointed Traci Santos to Recreation and Parks Commission – 2-1
• Approved tax refund repayment $5,605.18 – 3-0

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Waterford Recreation & Parks Commission will consider approving the schedule for its 2026 meetings. It will also review the Bench Program and a fee waiver request for non‑profit groups. Additional agenda items include routine approvals of minutes and reports from staff and other agencies.

• Approval of September 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Bench Program Review (old business)
• Non‑Profit Fee Waiver (old business)
• Approval of 2026 Commission meeting schedule (new business)

The commission approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-2). It voted to move the November 25, 2025 regular meeting to December 9, 2025, with a fallback to December 2 if a quorum is not present (5-0-0). The commission also approved the 2026 meeting schedule, shifting the November 24, 2026 date to December 8, 2026 (5-0-0). All motions were adopted.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (3-0-2)
• Moved Nov 25, 2025 meeting to Dec 9, 2025 (fallback Dec 2) (5-0-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates, moving Nov 24, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:30 pm (5-0-0)

Senior Citizens Commission

The Waterford Senior Citizens Commission will approve the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting. It will receive reports from the Budget, Nomination, Endowment/Planned Giving, Transportation, and Policies Ad Hoc committees. The Director/Assistant Director will give a report for September 2025, and the commission will consider any new business items.

• Approval of minutes from the September 23, 2025 commission meeting
• Budget Committee report
• Nomination Committee report
• Endowment/Planned Giving Sub‑Committee report
• Transportation Sub‑Committee report

The meeting followed its agenda, including call to order, quorum, public comment, approval of prior minutes, committee reports, and a director report. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

Conservation Commission

The Waterford Conservation Commission will discuss several pending applications, including 5 Bloomingdale Road, 152 Cross Road, and 97 Spithead Road. Items include proposed plans, draft permits, engineering comments, and drainage reports. The commission will also consider the 1990 subdivision permit approval for 5 Bloomingdale Road.

• Review of 5 Bloomingdale Road application and proposed plan
• Consideration of 1990 subdivision permit approval for 5 Bloomingdale Road
• Review of 152 Cross Road draft permit, engineer comments, and drainage and stormwater management report
• Review of revised site plan for 152 Cross Road
• Review of 97 Spithead Road application, staff comments, and revised plans

The commission approved draft permit C-25-09 for a commercial building and stormwater basin at 152 Cross Road with conditions (vote 6‑0). It approved draft permit C-25-13 for a three‑lot residential re‑subdivision at 97 Spithead Road with conditions (vote 5‑0‑1, one abstention). It also approved a draft permit for a single‑family residence at 5 Bloomingdale Road (C-25-14) mirroring the 1990 approval conditions (vote 6‑0). The commission adopted the draft 2024/2025 annual report and the 2026 meeting schedule, each by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved draft permit C-25-09 for 152 Cross Road commercial building (6‑0)
• Approved draft permit C-25-13 for 97 Spithead Road three‑lot subdivision (5‑0‑1)
• Approved draft permit C-25-14 for 5 Bloomingdale Road single‑family residence (6‑0)
• Adopted draft 2024/2025 annual report (6‑0)
• Adopted draft 2026 meeting schedule (6‑0)
• Adjusted agenda order to discuss item four before item three (6‑0)
• Approved minutes of October 9, 2025 meeting (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 p.m. (6‑0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider a recommendation from the Utility Commission to award the Cross Country Sewer Easement Access Contract Phase 1 to Advance Resources, LLC for $155,450. The funds are earmarked from line accounts #33123-55019 (Sewer Interceptor Service Contracts and Repairs) and #20531-57894 (Cross Country Sewer Main Access). The recommendation follows the Utility Commission’s evaluation that identified Advance Resources as the lowest qualified bidder. No other agenda items are listed.

• Award Cross Country Sewer Easement Access Contract 1‑Phase 1 to Advance Resources, LLC for $155,450
• Funding from line #33123-55019 (Sewer Interceptor Service Contracts and Repairs) and line #20531-57894 (Cross Country Sewer Main Access)
• Recommendation made by Shea Davy, Purchasing Agent, on behalf of Jill Stevens, Director of Utility Commission
• Contract relates to RFP #24‑032 for Cross Country Sewer Easement Access
• Advance Resources was the lowest qualified bidder among four proposals

The Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to award a $155,450 contract to Advance Resources, LLC for sewer interceptor service contracts and repairs. The motion was made by Selectman Rich Muckle and seconded by Selectman Greg Attanasio. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 3-0 vote.

• Approved $155,450 contract with Advance Resources, LLC (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Personnel Review Board

The regular meeting of the Personnel Review Board scheduled for October 16, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2025.

Waterford/East Lyme Shellfish Commission

The Waterford-East Lyme Shellfish Commission will meet to review financial reports and warden comments. The body will discuss the future of the current warden boat and consider action on purchasing clam stock.

• Discussion on the future of the present warden boat
• Potential action on the purchase of clam stock

The commission approved the September 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote and two abstentions. It also approved the October 2, 2025 special meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote and one abstention. The treasurer’s report was approved unanimously (7‑0). The meeting was then adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Sep 18, 2025 minutes (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Oct 2, 2025 minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved treasurer’s report (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Ethics Commission

The commission voted to close the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. unanimously. It then determined it cannot conclusively state a violation of the Code of Ethics because the advisory opinion is ineffective and unclear, passing 4‑1. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. unanimously.

• Closed hearing at 6:45 p.m. (5-0)
• Determined cannot state Code of Ethics violation due to ineffective advisory opinion (4-1)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 p.m. (5-0)

Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee

The Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee will review and approve the September 4 meeting minutes, handle invoice payments, and discuss the bid process for the fire station construction. They will also review actions from prior meetings and set the next meeting date and objectives.

• Review and approve Sept. 4 meeting minutes
• Process invoice payments
• Review actions from prior meetings (old business)
• Discuss bid process for fire station construction (current business)

The committee decided the Town will provide a surveyor to combine the two properties, using a $3,000 quote from Langan Engineering. It also agreed to meet once a month on the first Thursday until a different schedule is needed.

• Approved Town to provide surveyor (quote $3,000) for property combination
• Agreed to hold meetings monthly on the first Thursday

Flood & Erosion Control Board

The Flood & Erosion Control Board will adopt dates for its 2025 meetings. It will also review existing plans, handle correspondence, process bill payments, and approve the September 29, 2025 minutes. The agenda consists mainly of routine procedural items.

• Schedule of meeting dates for 2025
• Plans review
• Correspondence
• Payment of bills
• Approval of minutes of September 29, 2025

The Flood & Erosion Control Board approved holding its 2026 meetings on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m., with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. The board also unanimously approved the September 29, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (third Monday, 6 p.m.) – vote 3‑0
• Approved September 29, 2025 meeting minutes – vote 3‑0
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 p.m. – vote 3‑0

Utility Commission

The Waterford Utility Commission will review monthly expenditures and financial reports, approve the September 9th meeting minutes, and evaluate Phase 1 bids for the Cross Country Sewer Easement Access Contract. The agenda also includes updates from the City of New London/Veolia and the Water Agreement Working Group. Additional items such as account adjustments, a citizen session, and scheduling for 2026 meetings will be discussed.

• Citizen Session
• Approval of September 9th Meeting Minutes
• Review of Monthly Expenditures
• Cross Country Sewer Easement Access Contract 1 – Phase 1 Bid Evaluation of Bids
• City of New London/Veolia Report

The Waterford Utility Commission approved the September 9, 2025 minutes and the September 2025 bill list, both unanimously. Commissioners accepted the amended 2026 meeting schedule. They unanimously recommended and approved awarding the Cross Country Sewer Easement Access Contract Phase 1 to Advanced Resources LLC for $155,450. The commission also approved a $24,500 rate‑study proposal from Raftelis.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 bill list (unanimous)
• Accepted amended 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Recommended and awarded Cross Country Sewer Easement contract to Advanced Resources LLC for $155,450 (unanimous)
• Approved Raftelis rate‑study proposal for $24,500 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Waterford Conservation Commission will consider the application and resubdivision plans for 97 Spithead Road (C-25-13). It will also review the application, drainage and stormwater management report, review comments, and revised site plan for 152 Cross Road (C-25-09). No decisions are recorded in the agenda; these items are scheduled for discussion.

• Application and resubdivision plans for 97 Spithead Road (C-25-13)
• Application for 152 Cross Road (C-25-09)
• Drainage and stormwater management report for 152 Cross Road
• Review comments for 152 Cross Road
• Revised site plan for 152 Cross Road

The commission approved the meeting minutes unanimously (7‑0). It then voted 7‑0 to have staff prepare a draft approval for application C-25-09 at 152 Cross Road, adding conditions on disturbance limits, sediment‑control inspections, level-spreader extension, and a low‑permeability liner. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (7‑0). No other business or violations were discussed.

• Approved meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved staff draft approval for C-25-09 with specified conditions (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will consider the Assessor’s recommendation to award Bid #26-001 to Vision Government Solutions Inc. for the 2026 town-wide property revaluation. The project cost is set at $210,000 after applying two cost‑saving options. The Board will decide whether to appropriate $210,000 from the specified fund transfers.

• Award Bid #26-001 to Vision Government Solutions Inc. for property revaluation
• Project cost set at $210,000 after $25,000 savings
• Funding appropriation request of $210,000 from fund 10140-57639 to 20501-57369
• Omit after‑hours callbacks and self‑addressed stamped envelopes in data mailers
• Retain specialized appraisal firm for Dominion Millstone Nuclear Power Station valuation

The Board approved the minutes from July 22 and September 10 meetings. It appropriated $210,000 for a property revaluation project and $49,102 for a fire‑service SCBA upgrade. The FY27 Budget Guidelines were adopted, and the regular meeting and budget hearing schedule for 2026 was updated. The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.

• Approved July 22, 2025 BOF Special Meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved July 22, 2025 BOF/BOS Joint Special Meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved September 10, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Appropriated $210,000 for property revaluation project (7-0-0)
• Appropriated $49,102 for fire‑service SCBA upgrade program (7-0-0)
• Approved FY27 Budget Guidelines (7-0-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting and budget hearing schedule changes (7-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0-0)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will conduct a public hearing to review complaints and determine future actions or final determinations. The body will also consider the 2026 meeting schedule and the annual report.

• Public hearing and determination on listed complaints
• Adoption of Rules of Procedure
• Approval of 2026 meeting schedule (Jan 6, April 7, July 7, Oct 6)
• Approval of Annual Report

The commission adopted its rules of procedure and unanimously voted to continue the public hearing on ethics complaints to October 17, 2025. It also approved the corrected minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting, the 2026 meeting schedule, and the annual report. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted rules of procedure (5-0)
• Continued public hearing to October 17, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (January 6, April 7, July 7, October 6) (5-0)
• Approved annual report (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss several department contracts, appropriation requests, and the disposal of surplus equipment. The board is also considering a cell tower lease extension at 51 Daniels Avenue.

• Proposed $210,000 contract to Vision Government Solutions, Inc. for real property revaluation
• Proposed $33,411.02 contract to Tom Irwin, Inc. for turf fertilization and seeding
• Proposed $49,101.58 appropriation for the Fire Service SCBA Upgrade Program
• Lease extension for cell tower at 51 Daniels Avenue from 2033 to 2058
• Proposed $5,000 transfer for Public Works tree removals

The Board of Selectmen voted 3‑0 to extend the lease with SBA Communications for the cell tower on 51 Daniels Avenue through 2058. It also approved several $210,000 appropriations and contract awards for the Assessor, Vision Government Solutions, and Tom Irwin, Inc. Additional actions included surplus disposals for multiple departments and a $49,101.58 fire‑service appropriation.

• Approved extension of SBA Communications cell‑tower lease at 51 Daniels Ave (2033‑2058) – vote 3‑0
• Approved surplus disposal of two lathe assets for the Board of Education – vote 3‑0
• Approved $210,000 appropriation for Assessor CNR Revaluation line #20501‑57369 – vote 3‑0
• Approved award of $210,000 contract to Vision Government Solutions, Inc. – vote 3‑0
• Approved award of $33,411.02 contract to Tom Irwin, Inc. for turf fertilization – vote 3‑0
• Approved surplus disposal of listed police equipment items – vote 3‑0
• Approved surplus disposal of 2016 Ford Expedition for Fire Department – vote 3‑0
• Approved $49,101.58 FY26 appropriation for Fire Service SCBA Upgrade – vote 3‑0

Representative Town Meeting (RTM)

The Representative Town Meeting will review correspondence and reports from the Finance Director, Fire Services Director, and Board of Education. The meeting includes a specific focus on Item 10, featuring correspondence from Chairman Tuneski, RTM Member Casper, and residents.

• Review of Item 10 correspondence
• Board of Education Quarterly Report
• Fire Services Director correspondence
• Finance Director correspondence
• Committee Term Report

The Representative Town Meeting approved the minutes from August 4 and September 22, 2025. It authorized a $12.6 million appropriation and bond issuance for a new Oswegatchie Fire Station. It also approved several utility and park projects, including $200,000 for a plastic water line, $500,000 additional water line funding, $200,000 for a cross‑country sewer main, $25,000 for a playground pavilion, $20,000 for Leary Park drainage, and up to $1 million for a grant application. All motions passed unanimously except the fire‑station bond motion, which passed 23‑3‑0.

• Approved August 4 and September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $12.6 M fire station construction and bond issuance (23-3-0)
• Approved $500,000 additional appropriation for plastic water service line replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 appropriation for plastic water service line replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 appropriation for cross‑country sewer main access (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 for Civic Triangle Children’s Playground pavilion (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 for Leary Park access road and drainage improvements (unanimous)
• Approved up to $1,000,000 grant application for town projects (unanimous)

Waterford/East Lyme Shellfish Commission

The Waterford‑East Lyme Shellfish Commission will meet to discuss a possible purchase of clam stock. The agenda also includes establishing a quorum and adjourning. No other items are listed.

• Discussion and potential action on purchase of clam stock

A quorum of the Waterford-East Lyme Shellfish Commission was present. A motion to purchase 70 bags of mixed‑size clams from CW Shellfish for $4,900 was approved unanimously (7‑0). The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion (7‑0).

• Approved purchase of 70 bags of clams for $4,900 (7-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (7-0)

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission will vote to fill the vacant Secretary seat. It will also discuss guest moorings, provide an update on Town dock repairs at Mago Point, and review progress on the Harbor Management Plan amendments and 2025 mooring applications. Public comment will be limited to harbor‑related matters.

• Appointment of a Commission member to the vacant Secretary position
• Discussion of “guest” moorings
• Update on Town dock repair progress at Mago Point
• Update on proposed amendments to the Harbor Management Plan
• Update on 2025 mooring and pulley pole application process

The commission approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. Commissioners appointed Commissioner DeRosa as the commission secretary with a voice vote, all in favor. The commission reached a consensus to keep water‑mooring renewal rates unchanged for 2025. Discussion of guest moorings was deferred to the next meeting with the Harbor Master.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Appointed Commissioner DeRosa as Commission Secretary (voice vote, all in favor)
• Decided to keep mooring renewal rates unchanged for 2025 (consensus, no vote recorded)
• Deferred discussion of guest moorings to next meeting with Harbor Master

Flood & Erosion Control Board

The Waterford Flood & Erosion Control Board will decide a new date for its October meeting. It will also approve the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. Additional agenda items include a review of plans, handling correspondence, and payment of bills.

• Set new date for the October meeting
• Approve minutes of August 18, 2025
• Review plans
• Correspondence
• Payment of bills

The Flood & Erosion Control Board agreed to hold its October meeting on October 14 at 7 p.m. The board approved the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. The board then adjourned the September 29 meeting by a 3‑0 vote.

• Set October meeting date for Oct 14 at 7 p.m. (consensus)
• Approve August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourn September 29, 2025 meeting (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Waterford Conservation Commission will consider applications and related documents for the 152 Cross Road (C-25-09) and 34 Braman Road (C-25-12) projects. Items include a drainage and stormwater management report, revised site plans, and draft permits. The commission will also receive determination letters for 83 Pember Road and 63 Old Colchester Road.

• Review C-25-09 application and site plan for 152 Cross Road
• Review drainage and stormwater management report for 152 Cross Road
• Review C-25-12 application and site plan for 34 Braman Road
• Transmit draft permit to Conservation Commission (dated 9/17/2025)
• Receive determination letters for 83 Pember Road and 63 Old Colchester Road

The commission approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes with a correction, voting 6‑0. The commission approved draft permit C-25-12 for a single‑family house and on‑site septic construction, voting 6‑0. No new applications, violations, or other business were considered.

• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved draft permit C-25-12 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:53 p.m. (6-0)

Retirement Commission

The commission approved the January 21, 2025 minutes by voice vote (Yes 3, No 0, Abstain 1). No public comments were received and a market update presentation was given. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved Jan. 21, 2025 minutes (voice vote: Yes 3, No 0, Abstain 1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will meet to approve minutes and receive reports from staff and various town boards. The agenda includes a request to waive a fee for a rally at Jordan Park and a proposal for the Senior Services group to use the Community Center.

• Approval of August 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Waiver of fee for Jordan Park use on 10/18/25
• Senior Services use of Community Center on 11/10 or 11/13
• O'Neill Theater meeting to be held at White House Founder's Room
• Bench donations for walkway in front of Community Center

The commission approved the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes and moved Waterford RISE agenda items forward. It waived fees for Waterford RISE to use the Community Center on November 13 from 5‑8 p.m., but denied a fee waiver for the Guardians of Democracy rally at Jordan Park Green on October 18. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 26th 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved moving Waterford RISE new business up on agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved waiving fees for Waterford RISE use of Community Center Nov 13 5-8 pm (6-0-0)
• Approved denying fee waiver for Jordan Park Green use for Guardians of Democracy rally Oct 18 (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Senior Citizens Commission

The commission will meet to review committee reports and the Director/Assistant Director report for August 2025. The agenda consists of procedural items and standing reports.

• Budget committee report
• Nomination Committee report
• Endowment/Planned Giving Sub-Committee report
• Transportation Sub-Committee report
• Policies Ad Hoc Committee report

The Waterford Senior Citizens Commission approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the September 23 meeting was also passed. No new business or substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:35 pm (motion passed)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen will review a request to approve a contract for a Children’s Playground Pavilion. The contract would be awarded to M.E . O'Brien & Sons, Inc. (MHEC‑Cooperative) for a total of $96,380, using funds from three line items. Approval is required before the funds can be appropriated.

• Approve award of Children’s Playground Pavilion contract to M.E . O'Brien & Sons, Inc. (MHEC‑Cooperative) for $96,380
• Allocate $40,000 from line 33723-55838 (Children's Playground)
• Allocate $25,000 from line 20537-57798 (Children's Playground-Civic Triangle)
• Allocate $31,380 from line 21237-57700 (Rec & Parks Playground Expenditures)

The Board of Selectmen approved the appointment of an alternate member to a Committee Board of Directors for the term 9/22/25‑9/21/29. They also re‑appointed Chris Tomichek to the Niantic River Watershed Committee Board for the term 1/1/25‑12/31/28. The consent agenda items—including a tax refund and the September 9 and September 15 meeting minutes—were each approved unanimously.

• Appointed alternate member to Committee Board of Directors (term 9/22/25‑9/21/29) (3‑0)
• Re‑appointed Chris Tomichek to Niantic River Watershed Committee Board (term 1/1/25‑12/31/28) (3‑0)
• Approved Tax Refund item on consent agenda (3‑0)
• Approved Board of Selectmen regular meeting minutes (Sept 9 2025) (3‑0)
• Approved Board of Selectmen special meeting minutes (Sept 15 2025) (3‑0)

Representative Town Meeting (RTM)

The Waterford Representative Town Meeting special agenda for September 22, 2025 consists of backup files for items 1‑5 and a committee report. No specific ordinances, contracts, rezoning proposals, or other actionable items are detailed in the agenda.

The Representative Town Meeting unanimously approved veteran exemption ordinances and waived the 15‑day waiting period for them. It also approved a $1 M appropriation for a communications system upgrade and a $3.6 M appropriation with bond authority for a larger communications project, both as emergency legislation. The Fire Services Review Special Committee’s final report was adopted by a 13‑12‑0 vote.

• Approved veteran exemption ordinances (Sections 3.12.145 & 3.12.186) – unanimous
• Waived 15‑day waiting period for veteran exemption ordinances – unanimous
• Approved $1,000,000 appropriation from Unassigned General Fund for communications upgrade – unanimous
• Approved $3,600,000 appropriation and bond authority for town communications system upgrade – unanimous
• Waived 15‑day waiting period for $3.6 M communications upgrade – unanimous
• Reordered agenda items to 4, 5, 2, 1, 3 – unanimous
• Adopted Fire Services Review Special Committee final report (13‑12‑0) – passed
• Adjourned meeting at 8:51 P.M. – unanimous

Personnel Review Board

The regular meeting of the Personnel Review Board scheduled for September 18, 2025, has been cancelled.

Waterford/East Lyme Shellfish Commission

The Waterford-East Lyme Shellfish Commission will meet to discuss the future of the warden boat and the potential purchase of oyster and clam stock. The commission will also provide a reminder regarding the upcoming scallop season.

• Discussion on the future of the present warden boat
• Potential action on the purchase of oyster and/or clam stock
• Reminder of scallop season from Nov 15 to Jan 31

The commission approved a change to the daily scalloping window, moving it from sunrise‑sunset to 8 am‑4 pm. They also approved the purchase of $4,000 worth of 2"+ oysters at $400 per 1,000 oysters. Earlier items such as the August minutes and treasurer's report were approved unanimously.

• Approved Aug 21 minutes (6-0)
• Approved August treasurer's report (6-0)
• Changed scalloping time to 8 am–4 pm (4-2)
• Purchased $4,000 of 2"+ oysters (5-1)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Historic Properties Commission

The Waterford Historic Properties Commission will meet to review ongoing maintenance of historic properties. The agenda includes updates from the Waterford Historical Society and discussion of specific sites such as Nevins Cottage, the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, local cemeteries, and Jordan Park House. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Ongoing maintenance of Waterford historic properties
• Waterford Historical Society updates
• Nevins Cottage discussion
• Eugene O'Neill Theater Center discussion
• Jordan Park House and cemetery matters

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider a License Agreement with LEARN that grants the organization access to 51 Daniels Avenue to demolish the former Southwest School. The agreement sets out the permission to enter the property, required insurance coverage, indemnification obligations, and termination conditions. Approval would enable demolition work to proceed in the summer/fall of 2025.

• Approval of License Agreement between Town of Waterford and LEARN
• Access granted to 51 Daniels Avenue for demolition of former Southwest School
• License requires $1,000,000 public liability and workers’ compensation insurance
• Indemnification of the Town by LEARN for claims arising from the work
• Demolition work scheduled for summer/fall 2025, including asbestos abatement

The Waterford Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to approve a license agreement with LEARN, its agents, contractors, and representatives. The agreement grants access to 51 Daniels Avenue to demolish the former Southwest School. The motion was moved by Selectman Muckle, seconded by Selectman Attanasio, and passed 3-0.

• Approved license agreement with LEARN for demolition at 51 Daniels Avenue (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to review several applications for timber harvesting and site plans. The body will consider requests for work at five different properties in Waterford.

• Timber harvest application for 83 Pember Road (C-25-10)
• Timber harvest application for 63 Old Colchester Road (C-25-11)
• Application and site plan for 34 Braman Road (C-25-12)
• Application and drainage report for 152 Cross Rd (C-25-09)
• Permit authorization and site plan for 105R & 125 Old Colchester Road (C-25-08)

The Waterford Conservation Commission approved the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes and moved agenda item 4 ahead of item 3. It approved a draft permit for a single‑family house and on‑site septic at 105R & 125 Old Colchester Road, and affirmed timber harvests at 83 Pember Road and 63 Old Colchester Road as permitted uses. The commission also directed staff to combine conditions of two earlier permits into a new draft permit for 34 Braman Road. The meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.

• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Moved agenda item 4 before item 3 (4-0)
• Approved draft permit C-25-08 for 105R & 125 Old Colchester Road (4-0)
• Determined timber harvest at 83 Pember Road (C-25-10) a permitted use (3-0-1)
• Determined timber harvest at 63 Old Colchester Road (C-25-11) a permitted use (4-0)
• Approved staff to combine conditions of permits #99-05 and #09-03 into a draft permit for 34 Braman Road (3-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Fire Services Review Special Committee

The committee unanimously approved the revised fire services report (Draft #3) after accepting the changes. A voice vote of 4‑1 authorized Chair Tuneski to deliver the final report to the Regional Town Meeting (RTM). Earlier, the July 9, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m. by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted revised report changes (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Chair to deliver final report to RTM (voice vote 4‑1)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:12 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Finance

The Waterford Board of Finance will consider five utility funding requests presented by the Utility Commission for the FY26 Capital Plan. The requests include $200,000 for a plastic water service line replacement project, $500,000 to allocate General Fund Balance for additional plastic line replacements, $200,000 for cross‑country sewer main access, $46,222 for a water‑tank management program, and $166,950 to decommission the Bartlett Corners water booster station. Each item is identified by a specific line item number and proposed appropriation amount.

• Appropriation of $200,000 for Plastic Water Service Line Replacement (L.I. #20531-57881)
• Appropriation of $500,000 for General Fund Balance for Plastic Water Service Line Replacements FY26
• Appropriation of $200,000 for Cross Country Sewer Main Access (L.I. #20531-57894)
• Appropriation of $46,222 for Water Tank Management (L.I. #20531-57895)
• Appropriation of $166,950 for Bartlett Corners Water Booster decommissioning (L.I. #20531-57896)

The Waterford Board of Finance approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting (5‑0‑1). It adopted several appropriations, including $1,533,283 for road resurfacing, $500,000 for plastic water service line replacement, and a $12.6 M bond for a new Oswegatchie fire station, each passing 6‑0‑0. All motions listed were adopted without opposition.

• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (5-0-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved $378.52 transfer from line #20501-57639 (6-0-0)
• Approved $25,000 Library Electrical Project appropriation (6-0-0)
• Approved $1,533,283 road resurfacing appropriation (6-0-0)
• Approved $500,000 Plastic Water Service Line Replacement (6-0-0)
• Approved $200,000 Cross Country Sewer Main Access (6-0-0)
• Approved $46,222 Water Tank Management contract (6-0-0)
• Approved $12,600,000 fire station bond and appropriation (6-0-0)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Waterford Board of Assessment Appeals will consider several agenda items at its September 10, 2025 meeting. Members will review and approve the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting and the town's fiscal year 2026‑27 budget. The board will also select meeting dates for March and September 2026 and conduct scheduled motor‑vehicle hearings for taxpayers who appealed the 2024 Grand List.

• Review and approve March 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and approve budget for FY26‑27
• Select meeting dates for March and September 2026
• Conduct motor‑vehicle hearings for 2024 Grand List appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals unanimously approved its FY26‑27 budget of $5,693. It also unanimously accepted the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes and set the 2025 Grand List meeting dates for March 19 and March 25, 2026. Unanimous decisions were made that the assessments for two vehicles – a 2016 Volvo XC60 and a 2018 Acura RDX – remain unchanged.

• Approved FY26‑27 budget $5,693 (unanimous)
• Accepted March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled Grand List meetings for March 19 & 25, 2026 (unanimous)
• No assessment change for Alice and Randy Murallo 2016 Volvo XC60 (unanimous)
• No assessment change for Parker Clark 2018 Acura RDX (unanimous)

Historic Properties Commission

The Waterford Historic Properties Commission will discuss ongoing maintenance of historic properties, updates from the Waterford Historical Society, and matters concerning Nevins Cottage, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, and local cemeteries. No specific decisions or actions are detailed in the agenda.

• Waterford Historic Properties: Ongoing Maintenance
• Waterford Historical Society Happenings
• Nevins Cottage
• Eugene O’Neill Theater Center
• Cemeteries

Economic Development Commission

The Waterford Economic Development Commission will meet to approve the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes, discuss a new promotional video for the town, and review the inventory of vacant retail spaces. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.

• Approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of a Waterford promotional video (new business)
• Review of vacant retail space inventory (old business)

The Economic Development Commission unanimously approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to add discussion of the FY 2026/2027 budget to the agenda. The commission reached consensus to pursue a promotional video project to showcase Waterford’s quality of life. The meeting was adjourned at 5:22 p.m.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved adding budget discussion to agenda (3-0)
• Agreed to pursue Waterford promotional video project (consensus, no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:22 p.m. (3-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Waterford Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its annual meeting, approve the consent agenda items—including the July 7, 2025 minutes, Treasurer’s report, and Financial report—and receive reports from the President, various committees, and the Director. The meeting will also include public comment and a discussion on how best to capture patron data requested by town funders. No formal decisions beyond the consent agenda are indicated.

• Approve minutes from July 7, 2025
• Approve Treasurer’s report
• Approve Financial report
• Committee reports: Finance; Development & Fundraising – FY’25 fund drive summary; Facilities & HVAC Project; Policy & Personnel
• Discuss how to capture patron data requested by Town funders

The Library Board approved the minutes from the July 7 meeting along with the Treasurer’s and Financial Reports. The motion was passed with all members in favor. The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Accepted July 7 minutes and Treasurer’s & Financial Reports (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review applications for sports courts, agritourism, and parking modifications. The body will consider staff reports and application packages for these specific requests.

• PL-25-16: Tennis and pickleball courts at 122 Bloomingdale Rd
• PL-25-12: Agritourism application
• PL-25-17: Parking lot modifications at 742 Broad Street

The commission approved the special permit and site plan for the Williams School tennis and pickleball courts at 122 Bloomingdale Road, adding three conditions. It also approved a modified site plan for a parking lot expansion at 742 Broad Street Extension with one condition. The August 19, 2025 meeting minutes were approved, the public hearing for the court application was closed, and the hearing on the agri‑tourism zoning amendment was continued. The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

• Approved special permit and site plan for tennis and pickleball courts (PL-25-16) with conditions (4-0)
• Approved modified site plan for parking lot expansion at 742 Broad Street Extension (PL-25-17) with condition (4-0)
• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Closed public hearing for PL-25-16 (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for agri‑tourism zoning amendment (PL-25-12) to next meeting (3-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Utility Commission

The Waterford Utility Commission will review and approve the minutes from the August 12 meeting. It will examine monthly expenditures, financial and collections reports, and discuss the calendar year 2026 meeting schedule. The agenda includes a report from the City of New London and Veolia and an update from the Water Agreement Working Group.

• Approval of August 12th Meeting Minutes
• Review of Monthly Expenditures
• Calendar year 2026 meeting schedule
• City of New London/Veolia Report
• Water Agreement Working Group Update

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting and the August 2025 bill list. It unanimously denied the emergency paving proposal submitted by Peter S. Turello, LLC. It also unanimously approved a resident's request for relief on his sewer bill. Decisions on the 2026 meeting schedule and the nomination of two commissioners to the SECTWA advisory board were tabled for next month.

• Approved minutes of August 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 bill list (unanimous)
• Denied emergency paving proposal by Peter S. Turello, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved resident sewer bill relief request (unanimous)
• Tabled nomination of two commissioners to SECTWA advisory board (postponed)
• Postponed decision on 2026 meeting schedule (to be presented next month)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Utility Commission is requesting $931,000 in FY26 capital funds to replace aging plastic water service lines, restore sewer main access easements, and manage water tank maintenance. The Board of Selectmen will consider these requests.

• Plastic water service line replacement: $700,000 requested
• Cross-country sewer main access restoration: $200,000 requested
• Water tank management program: $46,222 requested
• Bartlett Corners water booster decommissioning: $166,950 requested
• Contract #1 sewer restoration Phase One: bids opened Sept 19

The Board of Selectmen approved a $12.6 M bond and appropriation to construct a new Oswegatchie Fire Station after an amendment to reduce the amount failed. It also approved $4.6 M for emergency‑management communications upgrades and a series of utility and public‑works appropriations totaling over $1 M, along with several contracts and board appointments.

• Approved $12.6 M bond/appropriation for new Oswegatchie Fire Station (3‑0)
• Approved $4.6 M funding for town communication system upgrades (3‑0)
• Approved $500,000 utility appropriation for Plastic Water Service Line Replacement (3‑0)
• Approved $200,000 utility appropriation for Plastic Water Service Line Replacement (3‑0)
• Approved $200,000 utility appropriation for Cross Country Sewer Main Access (3‑0)
• Approved $46,222 utility appropriation for Water Tank Management (3‑0)
• Approved $166,950 utility appropriation for Bartlett Corners Water Booster (3‑0)
• Approved $2,684 Gutter Cleaning Services contract (3‑0)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board accepted the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved the police department’s Annual Report after a brief discussion. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 5:37 p.m.

• Accepted August 11, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved the Annual Report (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous vote)

Ethics Commission

The Waterford Ethics Commission will meet to approve minutes from August 5, 2025, and discuss agenda posting. The meeting will conclude with an executive session.

• Approval of August 5, 2025, Special Meeting minutes
• Discussion on posting agendas with executive session information
• Executive session to discuss items before the Commission

The commission unanimously approved the amended minutes of the August 5, 2025 special meeting. They voted unanimously to move into Executive Session at 7:10 PM and later unanimously voted to end Executive Session at 9:26 PM. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 9:27 PM.

• Approved minutes of Aug 5, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
• Moved into Executive Session (unanimous)
• Ended Executive Session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee

The committee will meet to review previous meeting minutes and handle invoice payments. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and general business reviews.

• Review and approval of July 17 and August 26 meeting minutes
• Invoice payments

The Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee unanimously approved the July 17, 2025 minutes (as amended) and the August 26, 2025 minutes. It also unanimously approved payment of Mystic Air Quality invoice #66035 for $3,425.00 for a pre‑demolition asbestos inspection. The meeting date was moved to October 9, 2025, and the session was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Mystic Air Quality invoice $3,425.00 (unanimous)
• Moved next meeting to 10/9/25 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Harbor Management Commission

The commission voted to authorize Chairman Hughes to sign the LWRD License Application for the project at 2 Oil Mill Road and to forward the signed copy to Coastline Consulting & Development, LLC. The 2025 Harbor Management Annual Report was approved and will be sent to the appropriate agencies. The 2026 regular meeting dates for the Harbor Management Commission were approved. The commission planned to schedule a weekday in the next two weeks to tag delinquent moorings, with Chairman Hughes to confirm the date and notify members.

• Authorized Chairman Hughes to sign and forward LWRD License Application for 2 Oil Mill Road (all in favor)
• Approved 2025 Harbor Management Annual Report (all in favor)
• Approved 2026 Harbor Management Commission regular meeting dates (all in favor)
• Planned to schedule a weekday in the next two weeks to tag delinquent moorings; Chairman Hughes to set date and email members
• Decided to add clarification on “guest” moorings to next month’s agenda

Representative Town Meeting (RTM)

The Finance, Wage & Personnel Standing Committee approved the August 20 minutes unanimously. It opened discussion on veteran tax exemption amendments and unanimously voted to report the issue out of committee, recommending the Representative Town Meeting approve Sections 3.12.145 and 3.12.186 to extend exemptions for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. The committee then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved August 20 minutes (unanimous)
• Opened discussion on veteran tax exemption amendments (unanimous)
• Recommended RTM approve veteran tax exemption ordinances (Sections 3.12.145 & 3.12.186) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review site plans for 152 Cross Road and 105R & 125 Old Colchester Road, and address a notice of noncompliance for the latter property.

• Review site plan for 152 Cross Road (C-25-09)
• Review site plan for 105R & 125 Old Colchester Road (C-25-08)
• Address notice of noncompliance for 105R & 125 Old Colchester Road

The commission approved the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0‑2). It voted unanimously to have staff draft an approval for Application C‑25‑08. It also unanimously lifted the notice of non‑compliance for the same property and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-2, 2 abstentions)
• Approved staff to prepare draft approval for Application C-25-08 (7-0)
• Approved lifting of notice of non‑compliance for Application C-25-08 (7-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 6:54 p.m. (7-0)

Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee

The Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee held a special meeting on August 26, 2025. Members unanimously approved payment of three invoices: Downes invoice #006 for $16,272.00, SPA invoice #25-2361 for $1,500.00, and SPA invoice #25-2208 for $14,300.00. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved payment of Downes invoice #006 ($16,272.00) – unanimous
• Approved payment of SPA invoice #25-2361 ($1,500.00) – unanimous
• Approved payment of SPA invoice #25-2208 ($14,300.00) – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Waterford Recreation & Parks Commission approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken; the commission discussed upcoming events and noted that benches on Rope Ferry Road will be tabled for a future vote. The meeting was adjourned at 5:39 p.m.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Senior Citizens Commission

The commission will meet to assign members to standing committees for the 2025-2026 calendar. The agenda also includes a review of correspondence regarding the Madeline Bernstein Trust and reports from the Director and Assistant Director.

• Commissioner assignments for Budget, Nomination, Endowment/Planned Giving, Transportation, and Policies committees
• Correspondence regarding Madeline Bernstein Trust
• Director/Assistant Director Report for June and July 2025

The commission approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. It accepted the Directors and Assistant Directors report. It authorized a podiatrist to provide services from November 2025 through June 2026 at a reduced client rate. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:05 pm.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted Directors and Assistant Directors Report (motion passed)
• Approved podiatrist service at reduced rate for Nov 2025‑Jun 2026 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:05 pm (motion passed)

Personnel Review Board

The regular meeting of the Personnel Review Board scheduled for August 21, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2025.

Waterford/East Lyme Shellfish Commission

The commission approved the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes and the July treasurer’s report. It added a new agenda item and approved up to $100 to print hard copies of the DA/BA sanitary survey for the Waterford and East Lyme public libraries. Commissioners Kanter and Tytla were tasked with working with the chief warden to identify a replacement boat and will report back. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (vote 6-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved July treasurer’s report (vote 8-0)
• Added new agenda item (vote 8-0)
• Approved up to $100 to print DA/BA sanitary survey for libraries (vote 8-0)
• Assigned Kanter and Tytla to identify replacement warden boat and report back
• Adjourned meeting (vote 8-0)

Representative Town Meeting (RTM)

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the Jan 27, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously voted to refer Draft Ordinance 3.12.145 (for Totally Disabled Individually Unemployable veterans) and Draft Ordinance 3.12.182 (for Gold Star families) to a public hearing scheduled for September 3, 2025. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Jan 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Referred Draft Ordinance 3.12.145 to public hearing 09/03/2025 (unanimous)
• Referred Draft Ordinance 3.12.182 to public hearing 09/03/2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Representative Town Meeting (RTM)

The Representative Town Meeting nominated Kate MacKenzie as Chair and Mary Childs as Clerk, both approved unanimously. A ballot election filled the District 2 vacancy left by Mark Campo’s resignation, selecting Chris Muckle with unanimous approval. The meeting was adjourned at 5:48 P.M.

• Nominated Kate MacKenzie as meeting Chair – approved unanimously
• Nominated Mary Childs as meeting Clerk – approved unanimously
• Elected Chris Muckle to fill District 2 vacancy – approved unanimously
• Motion to adjourn – adopted

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the site plan for a new single‑family home on 18 Cinderella Lane with three conditions, voting 4‑0. It also approved a modified site plan for a convenience store and fueling station at 118 Boston Post Road with two conditions, also 4‑0. The public hearing on the agri‑tourism zoning amendment (PL‑25‑12) was continued to the next meeting, vote 4‑0. Minutes from the July 22 meeting were approved, vote 4‑0.

• Approved site plan for 18 Cinderella Lane with conditions (4-0)
• Approved modified site plan for 118 Boston Post Road with conditions (4-0)
• Continued public hearing on agri‑tourism zoning amendment to next meeting (4-0)
• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:21 PM (4-0)

Flood & Erosion Control Board

The Flood & Erosion Control Board approved the minutes from the April 21, 2024 meeting with a 3‑0 vote. The board then adjourned the August 18, 2025 meeting at 8:00 p.m. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 21, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Ethics Commission

The Waterford Ethics Commission will meet to approve the minutes from its previous special meeting and discuss the posting of agendas with executive session information. The session will include public comment and conclude with an executive session.

• Approval of the Special Meeting minutes from August 5, 2025
• Discussion on posting agendas with executive session information
• Public comment period
• Executive session to discuss current business
• Next meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025

Board of Finance

The Waterford Board of Finance approved the July 16 minutes and appointed Clifton Larson Allen LLP as town auditor for FY 2026‑2028. It also approved $20,000 for Leary Park road work, $25,000 for playground equipment, a $7,113 transfer for a police employee payout, and a $68,823 out‑of‑series transfer for various departments. All motions passed unanimously, with one abstention on the minutes.

• Approved July 16 minutes (5-0-1 abstain) – Passed
• Appointed Clifton Larson Allen LLP as auditor for FY 2026‑2028 (6-0-0) – Passed
• Appropriated $20,000 for Leary Park Access Road & Drainage (6-0-0) – Passed
• Appropriated $25,000 for Children’s Playground Equipment (6-0-0) – Passed
• Transferred $7,113 to Patrol line for employee payout (6-0-0) – Passed
• Transferred $68,823 out‑of‑series to various departments (6-0-0) – Passed

Utility Commission

The Utility Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting and the July 2025 bill list. A motion set the past‑due balance that triggers foreclosure action at $3,000. The commission also unanimously recommended Wright‑Pierce, Arcadis, SLR International Corp., and Haley Ward, Inc. as on‑call engineering firms for water and wastewater projects.

• Approved July 2025 bill list (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Set foreclosure trigger balance at $3,000 (unanimous)
• Recommended Wright‑Pierce, Arcadis, SLR International Corp., and Haley Ward, Inc. for on‑call engineering services (unanimous)

Board of Police Commissioners

The commissioners accepted the July 14 regular meeting minutes and the July 22 special meeting minutes. They entered an executive session at 5:16 p.m. and returned at 6:09 p.m. The board unanimously approved extending offers to three vacancy candidates: Mitchell Chapman, Taylor Krajewski, and Samuel Sabilia. The meeting was adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

• Accepted July 14, 2025 regular meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted July 22, 2025 special meeting minutes (motion passed; Brule and Sheridan abstained)
• Entered executive session at 5:16 p.m. (motion passed unanimously)
• Extended offers to candidates Mitchell Chapman, Taylor Krajewski, and Samuel Sabilia (motion passed unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:09 p.m. (motion passed unanimously)

Harbor Management Commission

The commission approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously authorized Chairman Hughes to sign off on applications for a new dock at 204 Shore Road, a Certificate of Permission at 21 Shawandasee Road, and a general permit for a dock at 10 Shore Road. The commission also approved adding the sub‑committee’s suggested amendments to the Harbor Management Plan.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman Hughes to sign off on 204 Shore Road dock application (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman Hughes to sign off on 21 Shawandasee Road Certificate of Permission (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman Hughes to sign off on 10 Shore Road general dock permit (unanimous)
• Approved addition of sub‑committee suggested amendments to Harbor Management Plan (unanimous)

Ethics Commission

The commission voted not to post a notice of the action on Complaint #2023-01 after an amendment to the motion was rejected. The vote on the amended motion was 1 in favor, 4 against, and 1 abstention, resulting in a failed motion. The meeting also approved minutes from July 1, entered and exited executive session unanimously, seated alternates, and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved amended July 1 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amended July 1 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Seated alternates present for the meeting (unanimous)
• Rejected posting notice for Complaint #2023-01 (vote: 1‑4‑1, motion failed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved several contracts and expenditures, including a $300,850 award to Liberty Construction for the Great Neck Field remediation project. They also approved a $180,000 Chromebook contract, a $25,000 playground pavilion, and various surplus disposals and budget transfers. One FY25 in‑series transfer of $52,720 passed by a 2‑1 vote.

• Approved $180,000 Chromebooks contract with Vivacity Tech PBC (3-0)
• Approved $300,850 Great Neck Field remediation contract with Liberty Construction (3-0)
• Approved disposal of three surplus desks (3-0)
• Approved $25,000 pavilion installation at children’s playground (3-0)
• Approved transfer of three surplus steel file cabinets to Police Department (3-0)
• Approved disposal of surplus kitchen appliances (Magic Chef range, Kenmore refrigerator, Panasonic microwave) (3-0)
• Approved $210,000 FY26 Fire Services overtime transfer (3-0)
• Approved $52,720 FY25 In‑Series Transfer for salary and staff costs (2-1)

Representative Town Meeting (RTM)

The Representative Town Meeting unanimously approved a $770,000 amendment to the town’s Purchase and Sale Agreement with LEARN. It also approved several donations, appropriations for Great Neck Field, and the re‑designation of $125,000 for water‑system engineering. Ordinance amendments for open burning and all‑terrain vehicles were adopted, and new members were appointed to the Police Commission and the Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee.

• Amended LEARN purchase agreement to $770,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 Gardiner Family Foundation donation for Youth & Family Services (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 Dominion Energy donation for Summer Music and Parade events (unanimous)
• Re‑designated $125,000 for Old Norwich Road Pump Station engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved $71,500 and $278,500 appropriations for Great Neck Field Improvement (unanimous)
• Adopted Chapter 8.33 – Open Burning ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted Chapter 10.10 – All‑Terrain Vehicles ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Gelinas and Tony Sheriden to the Police Commission (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the July 10 meeting minutes with a 5‑0‑2 vote. It authorized the use of machinery to remove invasive shrubs at 39 Niantic River Road under Section 4.1d, voting 7‑0. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-2)
• Authorized invasive‑species removal at 39 Niantic River Rd (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Waterford Board of Police Commissioners entered executive session at 5:01 p.m. and returned at 5:52 p.m. After emerging, the board unanimously voted to extend offers to candidates Luis Aybar and Michael Morgan, contingent on successful hiring and background checks. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Enter executive session (unanimous)
• Extend offers to Luis Aybar and Michael Morgan (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance unanimously approved two appropriations for the Great Neck Field Improvement project, allocating $278,500 from line #20560-57893 and an additional $71,500 from the Unassigned Fund Balance of the General Fund. Both amounts are to be forwarded to the RTM as required. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved $278,500 appropriation from line #20560-57893 (Great Neck Field Improvement) – vote 4-0-0
• Approved additional $71,500 appropriation from Unassigned Fund Balance of the General Fund to line #20560-57893 (Great Neck Field Improvement) – vote 4-0-0
• Adjourned special meeting at 6:17 pm – vote 4-0-0

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance and Board of Selectmen held a joint special meeting on July 22, 2025. After establishing a quorum, the only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously with a 5-0-0 vote. No other decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board voted 4‑0 to submit a positive recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission for the LEARN early‑childhood school site plan at 51 Daniels Avenue, including added landscaping, flag poles, and a photometric plan. The board also approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote and adjourned the session at 4:40 p.m. with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved positive recommendation for LEARN school plan with landscaping, flag poles, photometric plan (4-0)
• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:40 p.m. (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). It then approved Application PL‑25‑10, amending the zoning regulations to add Campgrounds as a use by Special Permit (5‑0). The Commission also approved a Special Permit for agritourism events at 109 Huntsbrook Road (Application PL‑25‑13) (5‑0). All votes were unanimous.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for PL-25-10 (5-0)
• Approved PL-25-10 to amend zoning regulations for Campgrounds (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for PL-25-13 (5-0)
• Approved PL-25-13 Special Permit for agritourism events at 109 Huntsbrook Road (5-0)

Recreation & Parks Commission

The commission approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0‑0 vote. It also approved a bid waiver allowing the Gardner Family Foundation to select M. E. O’Brien as the vendor for the Children’s Playground pavilion, also by a 5‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved bid waiver for pavilion vendor Gardner Family Foundation to select M. E. O’Brien (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:30 p.m. (5-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

A quorum was established and the joint special meeting of the Board of Finance and Board of Selectmen began at 6:30 p.m. Updates from the Oswegatchie Fire House Building Committee and the Ad Hoc Fire Services Review Special Committee were presented. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Bill Sheehan, seconded by Ron Fedor, and passed with a 5‑0‑0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

• Adjourned joint special meeting (5-0-0 vote)

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved extending the closing date for the Southwest School property transfer to Dec. 31, 2025 and amended the purchase price from $1.00 to $770,000. It also approved several school‑security contracts, Great Neck Field improvements, and a $20,000 Leary Park drainage project. Additional items included police and fire appropriations, surplus disposals, and the appointment of Robert E. Kyne Jr. to the Recreation & Parks Commission.

• Approved $194,716 contract with Prime Electric for school security (3‑0)
• Approved $42,200 contract with MRF Fence LLC for school security (3‑0)
• Approved $278,500 appropriation for Great Neck Field Improvement (3‑0)
• Approved $71,500 additional appropriation for Great Neck Field Improvement (3‑0)
• Approved $7,113 FY26 police employee payout appropriation (3‑0)
• Approved amendment of Southwest School purchase price to $770,000 (3‑0)
• Approved $20,000 Leary Park drainage and accessibility plan funding (3‑0)
• Appointed Robert E. Kyne Jr. to Recreation & Parks Commission (3‑0)

Representative Town Meeting (RTM)

The Public Protection & Safety Standing Committee approved the June 30, 2025 minutes. It then unanimously voted to report out of committee and recommend the proposed Open Burn Ban ordinance and the proposed All‑Terrain Vehicle ordinance amendments addressing unsafe ATV and dirt‑bike use. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Open Burn Ban ordinance (unanimous)
• Recommended ATV and dirt‑bike ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Waterford/East Lyme Shellfish Commission

The commission approved the June 18 minutes and the Treasurer's May‑June report. It reimbursed Chief Warden Chmiel $25 for a gift card to good Samaritans. It approved a new demarcation line between Area A and Area B north and concluded the Coastline Consulting project will not adversely impact shell fishing.

• Approved June 18 minutes (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Treasurer's May‑June report (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved $25 reimbursement to good Samaritans (6-0)
• Approved new DA/BA demarcation line north (6-0)
• Approved Coastline Consulting project will not adversely impact shell fishing (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee

The Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee unanimously approved the July 3, 2025 minutes. It also unanimously approved a motion to reduce future meetings to once per month, to be held on the first Thursday. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Reduced meetings to once per month, first Thursday (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance approved the minutes from the June 11 meeting. It re‑designated $125,000 for engineering services related to the Waterford/New London water agreement. It approved out‑of‑series transfers of $10,000 for fire apparatus repairs, $3,000 and $3,104 for human services contracts, $85,959 and $175,454 for various departmental needs. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

• Approved June 11 minutes (4-0-0)
• Re‑designated $125,000 for engineering services (4-0-0)
• Approved $10,000 fire services transfer for apparatus repairs (4-0-0)
• Approved $3,000 human services transfer for GGA Union obligations (4-0-0)
• Approved $3,104 human services transfer for additional service requests (4-0-0)
• Approved $85,959 finance department inter‑departmental transfer (4-0-0)
• Approved $175,454 finance department inter‑departmental transfer (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:02 p.m. (4-0-0)

Board of Police Commissioners

The board approved blind‑person safety signs on Miner Lane and a speed bump with stop signs near Waterford High School. It voted to start the ordinance‑request process for ATVs, dirt bikes, street takeovers and possible camera enforcement, while stating it does not endorse cameras at this time. The commission also accepted the June 9 minutes and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Accepted June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved blind‑person area signs on Miner Lane (unanimous)
• Approved speed bump and two stop signs near Waterford High School (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with ordinance request for ATVs, dirt bikes, street takeovers and camera enforcement (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Ad Hoc Fleet Management Committee

The committee approved a motion to amend the town’s fleet replacement schedule, moving vehicle P74 from fiscal year 2027 to fiscal year 2026. The same motion also moved vehicle P63 from fiscal year 2026 to fiscal year 2027. Both motions were approved unanimously.

• Amended fleet plan: moved P74 to FY26 and P63 to FY27 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:20 am (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the June 12 meeting minutes. It voted to release the remaining bond amount for the 11 Oak Road wetland mitigation planting. The commission renewed the CACIWC sustaining membership for $75. It also authorized manual removal of invasive shrubs up to the wetland boundary under Section 4.1.d.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Released remaining bond for 11 Oak Road wetland mitigation planting (5-0)
• Renewed CACIWC sustaining membership for $75.00 (5-0)
• Authorized manual removal of invasive shrubs up to wetland boundary under Section 4.1.d (5-0)

Fire Services Review Special Committee

The committee approved the June 25, 2025 minutes by unanimous voice vote. It then authorized the chair to incorporate changes into the draft report and forward it to the Regional Town Meeting for consideration at the August meeting. The report will remain labeled “Draft” until the RTM approves it. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized chair to include new copy and forward report to RTM (Yes 3, No 2)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Historic Properties Commission

The Waterford Historic Properties Commission appointed J. Pezzolesi to fill the alternate seat for absent member Skip Adams. The commission also approved the minutes of the May 13, 2025 meeting unanimously. No other actions were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of informational reports.

• Appointed J. Pezzolesi as alternate for Skip Adams
• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The commission approved the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It then voted 4‑0 to propose hiring a part‑time Economic Development Coordinator. Members also agreed to change the regular meeting start time to 5:00 p.m. and adjourned the meeting by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Proposed hiring part‑time Economic Development Coordinator (4-0)
• Changed regular meeting start time to 5:00 p.m. (consensus)
• Recognized Chairman as commission’s representative (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Utility Commission

The Waterford Utility Commission approved the minutes from June 10, 2025 and the June 2025 bill list, both with unanimous votes. No other substantive actions were decided; the remaining agenda items were informational reports or pending discussions. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 bill list (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Waterford Board of Selectmen approved a treated road‑salt contract with Morton Salt for $179,780. It also approved several surplus disposals, fund transfers, and appointments. All actions were approved by a 3‑0 vote except one appointment which passed 2‑1.

• Awarded Morton Salt road‑salt contract for $179,780 (3‑0)
• Rejected Pelletier Construction Management bid for $279,650 (3‑0)
• Re‑designated $125,000 to a new capital account for water‑agreement engineering (3‑0)
• Approved $4,500 recreation wage increase transfer (3‑0)
• Approved $2,000 Emergency Management transfer for Frontier cost increase (3‑0)
• Approved $6,000 Fire Department transfer to cover fiscal‑year deficits (3‑0)
• Approved surplus disposal of two acoustic pianos (3‑0)
• Appointed Robert E. Kyne Jr. to Recreation & Parks Commission (2‑1)

Library Board of Trustees

The trustees approved the amended by‑laws of the Waterford Public Library, Inc. They also accepted the 2026 holiday schedule, renewed the terms of four trustees through 2028, and confirmed the slate of board officers for fiscal year 2025‑2026. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved amended library by‑laws (all in favor)
• Accepted 2026 holiday schedule (all in favor)
• Renewed trustee terms ending 2028 for Lee Couture, Dr. Robert Kyke, Grant Ritter, and Aaron Rosenberg (all in favor)
• Approved board officers for FY 2025‑2026: President M. Furey‑Wagner, Vice President Connie Giordano, Treasurer Grant Ritter, Secretaries Joy Merrill and Eileen Boyce (all in favor)

Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee

The committee approved the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved payment of Downes invoice #5 for $6,320 and SPA invoice #25-2113 for $17,300. Both invoice approvals passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (motion by M. Blankenship, second J. Bracciale; abstain: M. Blankenship)
• Approved payment of Downes invoice #5, $6,320 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of SPA invoice #25-2113, $17,300 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Ethics Commission

The commission seated alternate members Sara Mallari and Paul Helvig. It approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes and transferred $200 from professional fees to the postage line item for FY 2025. The body entered and later exited executive session before adjourning the meeting.

• Seated Sara Mallari and Paul Helvig (5-0-2)
• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Transferred $200 from Professional Fees to Postage (7-0)
• Entered executive session at 7:15 p.m. (7-0)
• Exited executive session at 10:09 p.m. (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:10 p.m. (7-0)

Ethics Commission

The commission voted to seat alternate members Sara Mallari and Paul Helvig, with the motion carried 5-0-2. It then moved into an executive session at 6:35 p.m., a unanimous 6-0 vote. The session was ended at 7:03 p.m. by a unanimous 7-0 vote. Finally, the meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m. with a unanimous 7-0 vote.

• Seat Sara Mallari and Paul Helvig (5-0-2)
• Enter executive session at 6:35 p.m. (6-0)
• Exit executive session at 7:03 p.m. (7-0)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:04 p.m. (7-0)

Representative Town Meeting (RTM)

The committee unanimously accepted the March 31, 2025 meeting minutes. It took no action on the draft Open Burn Ordinance, the ATV and Dirt Bike Ordinance, the review of the Fire Services Director’s duties, or the Survivors Benefits ordinance. A motion was made to refer the Open Burn and ATV/Dirt Bike ordinances to a public hearing scheduled for July 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted 03/31/2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• No action taken on Open Burn Ordinance draft
• No action taken on ATV and Dirt Bike Ordinance draft
• No action taken on review of Director of Fire Services duties
• No action taken on Survivors Benefits in the Line of Duty ordinance
• Motion made to send Open Burn and ATV/Dirt Bike ordinances to public hearing July 21, 2025 (outcome not recorded)
• Adjourned (unanimous vote)

Fire Services Review Special Committee

The Fire Services Review Special Committee approved the June 18, 2025 minutes by unanimous voice vote. It granted Emergency Management Director Sinagra a reprieve from attending the next meeting, allowing questions to be submitted in writing. Members tentatively scheduled the next meeting for July 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Granted Sinagra reprieve from attendance at next meeting, with written question provision
• Tentatively scheduled next meeting for July 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, unanimous)

Recreation & Parks Commission

The commission approved the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑for, 0‑against, 1‑abstain). It also approved a motion allowing the Recreation & Parks Director to make in‑series and out‑of‑series transfers to balance the fiscal year‑end 2025 budget (6‑for, 0‑against, 0‑abstain). New Assistant Director Tim Cieplik and new commissioner Tim Burrows were introduced, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:06 p.m. (6‑for, 0‑against, 0‑abstain).

• Approve April 22, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Allow Director to make budget transfers for FY 2025 (6-0-0)
• Introduce Tim Cieplik as Assistant Director (no vote)
• Introduce Tim Burrows as commissioner replacing Lucas Beaney (no vote)
• Adjourn meeting at 5:06 p.m. (6-0-0)

Senior Citizens Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 27 2025 meeting. The members accepted the Director and Assistant Director’s report. The meeting was adjourned at 5:02 p.m.

• Approved May 27 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted Director/Assistant Director’s report (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:02 p.m. (motion passed)

Board of Selectmen

The Board voted to award the custodial services contract for general government buildings to Building One Facility Services, LLC. The contract runs from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 with an annual cost of $167,700. The motion passed with a 2‑1 vote, with First Selectman Robert Brule and Selectman Rich Muckle voting in favor and Selectman Greg Attanasio voting against. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Building One custodial services contract ($167,700 annual) (2-1)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Fire Services Review Special Committee

The Fire Services Review Special Committee unanimously approved the May 1 and May 29, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. Members reached consensus to hold the next meeting on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The committee then adjourned the session unanimously.

• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (voice vote unanimous)
• Approved May 29, 2025 minutes (voice vote unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 25, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote unanimous)

Waterford/East Lyme Shellfish Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 17 and May 15 meetings. The treasurer’s report was postponed to the next meeting. A motion to spend up to $700 for a new GPS system for the warden boat was approved. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved April 17 and May 15 minutes (5-0)
• Tabled Treasurer’s report until next meeting (5-0)
• Approved up to $700 for new GPS system for warden boat (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved draft permits for a single‑family house at 18 Cinderella Lane, the LEARN Regional Service Education Center at 51 Daniels Avenue, and pickleball courts at the same address. The board also approved a $25 in‑series transfer to the Dues, Conferences & Education line item. A resident request to maintain lawn at 12 Perkins Farm Road was discussed but no decision was made.

• Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved draft permit #C-25-05 for 18 Cinderella Lane (6-0)
• Approved draft permit #C-25-06 for LEARN Education Center at 51 Daniels Avenue (6-0)
• Approved draft permit #C-25-07 for Pickleball Courts at 51 Daniels Avenue (6-0)
• Approved $25 in‑series transfer from Professional Services to Dues, Conferences & Education (6-0)

Long Range Fiscal Planning Committee

The Long Range Fiscal Planning Committee approved a correction to the February 25, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. It also rescheduled the fourth‑quarter meeting from December 10, 2025 to December 9, 2025, again unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned. No other actions were taken.

• Approved correction of Feb 25, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Rescheduled 4th Quarter meeting to Dec 9, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting (5‑0). It then approved the Town’s request to dispose of the town‑owned parcel at 207 Boston Post Road (aka 1 Tiffany Avenue) under Connecticut General Statute §8‑24, adopting staff findings (5‑0). The commission scheduled future public hearings for two agritourism applications, PL‑25‑12 and PL‑25‑13. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. (5‑0).

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved disposal of 207 Boston Post Road property (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for PL-25-12 (date TBD)
• Scheduled public hearing for PL-25-13 (date TBD)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 p.m. (5-0)

Utility Commission

The commission denied a request to refund a sewer rebate, following Policy #3015, with a unanimous vote. It approved the May 2025 meeting minutes (4‑Yes, 0‑No, 1‑Abstain) and the May 2025 bill list unanimously. The Wastewater Enterprise Operating Fund for FY 26 was increased 6.06% to $4,461,161, also by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Denied sewer rebate refund (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 minutes (4‑Yes, 0‑No, 1‑Abstain)
• Approved May 2025 bill list (unanimous)
• Approved FY 26 wastewater enterprise fund increase to $4,461,161 (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 expenditures (unanimous)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board accepted the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It entered an executive session for candidate interviews and then unanimously approved extending job offers to Nesenya Johnson-Claudio and Ravan Carrero, pending completion of hiring steps. The meeting was adjourned at 6:07 p.m.

• Accepted May 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session for candidate interviews (unanimous)
• Extended offers to Nesenya Johnson-Claudio and Ravan Carrero, contingent on hiring process (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:07 p.m. (unanimous)

Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee

The committee approved the May 6 and May 27, 2025 meeting minutes and the pending invoices. It voted to install an outside phone box, add sensor lighting in bathrooms and bays, and provide lighting for display cases. The propane tank will be placed underground and owned by the town. A motion was passed for Downes Construction to consider and formalize renovation‑to‑new data.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved pending invoices (unanimous)
• Approved installation of outside phone box (unanimous)
• Approved sensor lights in bathrooms and bays (unanimous)
• Approved lighting for display cases (unanimous)
• Approved town ownership of underground propane tank (unanimous)
• Approved Downes to consider and formalize renovation‑to‑new data (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. The board then adjourned the June 4 meeting with a 5‑0 vote. The variance application for 6 Norman Street was withdrawn, so no decision was made on it. No old business or correspondence was reported.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)
• No action on variance application – withdrawn

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission established a quorum and unanimously approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled; the remainder of the meeting consisted of reports and discussions on harbor‑related items.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Harbor Management Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting, with all commissioners present voting in favor. Commissioners also reviewed recommended updates to the Harbor Management Plan and said they will contact Commissioner Wise for input before the final review after the July meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed Harbor Management Plan updates; will seek input from Commissioner Wise (no vote)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved several FY25 fund transfers, including $5,000 for Youth Services, $14,103 grant allocation for Youth Services, $13,000 for Recreation & Parks, $7,000 and $9,000 for the Police Department, and $2,000 for Finance. They also approved a fire services contract with Courville’s Garage, MES, and Bulldog Fire Apparatus for emergency vehicle maintenance from July 1 2025 to June 30 2028. Doris Crum was re‑appointed as an alternate on the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the consent agenda items were adopted.

• Approved $5,000 Youth Services FY25 transfer (3-0)
• Approved $14,103 Youth Services FY25 grant allocation (3-0)
• Approved fire services emergency vehicle maintenance contract (7/1/2025‑6/30/2028) (3-0)
• Approved $13,000 Recreation & Parks FY25 transfer (3-0)
• Approved $7,000 Police Department FY25 in‑series transfer (3-0)
• Approved $9,000 Police Department FY25 payout transfer (3-0)
• Approved $2,000 Finance FY25 out‑of‑series transfer (3-0)
• Re‑appointed Doris Crum as alternate to Planning and Zoning Commission (3-0)

Representative Town Meeting (RTM)

The Representative Town Meeting approved several budget items, including a $85,000 capital appropriation for the 28 Industrial Drive project with a 19‑1‑0 vote. It also approved a $10,000 donation for the Camp Dash program, technology and energy upgrades for schools, and structural repairs at Nevins Cottage. The body passed over the Oswegatchie Fire Station bonding request and appointed two members to the Utility Commission.

• Approved correction of Police Commission budget to $7,250,097 – Unanimous
• Approved deposit of $10,000 Cactus Jack Foundation check for Camp Dash – Unanimous
• Approved $85,000 appropriation for 28 Industrial Drive project – 19‑1‑0 (Gonzalez opposed)
• Approved $197,000 for replacement of 400 Chromebooks and purchase of iPads – Unanimous
• Approved $243,335 for school energy‑efficiency upgrades (LEDs, transformers, VFDs) – Unanimous
• Approved $25,000 for Nevins Cottage structural repairs – Unanimous
• Passed over Oswegatchie Fire Station bonding request – Unanimous
• Appointed Ryan Boyle and Joshua Steele Kelly to the Utility Commission (Boyle vote 15‑8‑1) – Appointed

Fire Services Review Special Committee

The committee voted 4‑yes, 0‑no, 1‑abstain to have Fire Services Director Chris Haley review the draft report. Members agreed to hold the next meeting on June 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Cohanzie Fire Station. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:15 p.m.

• Approve Director review of draft report (4‑yes, 0‑no, 1‑abstain)
• Schedule next meeting for June 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Cohanzie Fire Station
• Adjourn meeting at 8:15 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Ad Hoc Fleet Management Committee

The committee amended the proposed chassis purchase price from $122,789 to $145,432. The amended purchase of a new chassis for vehicle H51 for the Public Works Department was approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 8:39 am.

• Amended chassis purchase amount to $145,432 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new chassis for vehicle H51 at $145,432 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:39 am (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Waterford Board of Finance approved the FY2026 mill rate at 23.36 and transferred funds for police equipment, fire services, and other departments. It adopted two large appropriations—$197,000 for classroom technology and $243,335 for energy‑efficiency upgrades. All motions passed unanimously except the minutes approval (4‑0‑1) and the tax‑account suspense transfer (5‑0‑0). Smaller out‑of‑series transfers for the assessor and tax collector were also approved.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (4-0-1, passed)
• Approved transfer of tax accounts to suspense for FY25/26 (5-0-0, passed)
• Approved FY2026 mill rate at 23.36 (7-0-0, passed)
• Approved $10,000 out-of-series transfer for Police equipment and training (7-0-0, passed)
• Approved $197,000 appropriation for Chromebooks and iPads (7-0-0, passed)
• Approved $243,335 appropriation for energy-efficiency projects (7-0-0, passed)
• Approved $12,617 out-of-series transfer for Fire Services upkeep (7-0-0, passed)
• Approved $30 out-of-series transfer for Tax Collector postage increase (7-0-0, passed)

Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee

The committee unanimously authorized a $2,500 lot‑consolidation survey by Langan Engineering. It also approved a $1,500 appropriation for a Construction Stormwater General Permit. Payments were approved for Downes Construction invoice of $6,320 and for SPA professional services invoice of $114,400. The committee rescinded the earlier vote for a commercial kitchen, keeping the residential kitchen design, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Authorized Langan Engineering lot‑consolidation survey, cost up to $2,500 – Unanimous approval
• Appropriated $1,500 for Construction Stormwater General Permit – Unanimous approval
• Approved payment of Downes Construction invoice $6,320 – Unanimous approval
• Approved payment of SPA invoice $114,400 – Unanimous approval
• Rescinded prior commercial‑kitchen vote, retaining residential kitchen design – Unanimous approval
• Adjourned meeting – Unanimous approval

Senior Citizens Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. A motion to transfer funds from the Endowment Fund to cover RN nurse consulting services was passed with a 5‑0‑1 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved transfer of Endowment Fund money to support RN nurse consulting services (5-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen considered a resolution to appropriate $12,000,000 for demolition and construction of a new Oswegatchie Fire Station and to finance it with bonds. They voted to table the resolution, postponing any action. The motion to table was made by Selectman Muckle, seconded by Selectman Brule, and passed unanimously 3‑0.

• Tabled $12,000,000 fire station appropriation and bond resolution (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved staff draft approvals for the C-25-05 single‑family house, the C-25-06 LEARN Regional Service Education Center, and the C-25-07 pickleball courts. It also determined that the C-25-06 and C-25-07 projects involve regulated wetland activity. The May 8, 2025 meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (vote 4-0-1)
• Motion to have staff draft approval for C-25-05 passed (vote S-—0)
• Motion finding C-25-06 involves regulated activity passed (vote 5-0)
• Motion to have staff draft approval for C-25-06 passed (vote 5-0)
• Motion finding C-25-07 involves regulated activity passed (vote S-—0)
• Motion to have staff draft approval for C-25-07 passed (vote S-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (vote S-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved a series of FY25 appropriations, transfers, and contract awards, each passing unanimously (3‑0). A $12 M appropriation for constructing a new town fire station was considered but the motion to table it was approved (3‑0). All other items were approved with the same unanimous vote.

• Approved $243,335 LED and transformer appropriation for Board of Education (3‑0)
• Approved $197,000 Chromebook and iPad appropriation for Board of Education (3‑0)
• Approved $30 out‑of‑series transfer for Tax Collector postage increase (3‑0)
• Approved $2,251 in‑series transfer for Library sick‑leave coverage (3‑0)
• Approved $44,890 HVAC maintenance contract for Public Works (3‑0)
• Approved $400,000 oversized bulky waste disposal contract for Public Works (3‑0)
• Approved $12,617 out‑of‑series transfer for Fire Services apparatus repairs (3‑0)
• Tabled $12,000,000 fire station construction appropriation (3‑0)

Waterford/East Lyme Shellfish Commission

The Waterford‑East Lyme Shellfish Commission meeting on May 15, 2025 was called to order at 7:05 pm, but a quorum was not present. As a result, the meeting was cancelled and no decisions were made.

Representative Town Meeting (RTM)

The Representative Town Meeting approved the FY 2025‑26 General Fund Budget after reducing the Board of Education allocation by $538,000 to $59,828,308. The reduced amount was then adopted by a 16‑9‑1 vote. Additional line‑item reductions and approvals were made for the Retirement Commission, Representative Town Meeting, and several health and social services programs.

• Reduced Board of Education budget to $59,828,308 (13-12-1)
• Approved amended Board of Education budget of $59,828,308 (16-9-1)
• Reduced Retirement Commission budget to $7,200,257 (17-5-1)
• Approved amended Retirement Commission budget (20-3-0)
• Reduced Representative Town Meeting budget to $17,403 (unanimous)
• Approved amended Representative Town Meeting budget of $17,403 (unanimous)
• Approved Conservation of Health line item $155,063 (24-0-2)
• Approved Public Health Nursing Services line item $21,600 (unanimous)

Historic Properties Commission

The Historic Properties Commission approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. The commission also appointed Matthew Tucker as an alternate for Debra Walters and Justin Pezzolesi as an alternate for Eileen Olynciw. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted March 11,2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Matthew Tucker as alternate for Debra Walters
• Appointed Justin Pezzolesi as alternate for Eileen Olynciw

Library Board of Trustees

The trustees voted to close the library on Saturday, July 5, with no extra cost. They also renewed the terms of four trustees through June 30, 2028, funded an annual summer staff event for $1,000, and adopted the bi‑monthly meeting schedule for FY26. The board declined to join the town parade float and approved the minutes and financial report.

• Approved closure of the library on Saturday, July 5 (all in favor)
• Approved renewal of trustee terms for L. Couture, B. Kyne, G. Ritter, A. Rosenberg to 2028 (all in favor)
• Approved $1,000 funding for an annual summer staff event (all in favor)
• Approved bi‑monthly Board of Trustees meeting schedule for FY26 (all in favor)
• Approved acceptance of the March 11 minutes, Treasurer’s Report, and Financial Report (all in favor)
• Declined participation in the town parade float (all in favor of decline)
• Approved the motion to close the library on Saturday, July 5, creating a three‑day weekend (all in favor)
• Approved the motion to fund the annual summer staff event (all in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Waterford Planning & Zoning Commission approved the PL‑25‑7 application to split 150 Butlertown Road into two residential lots, adding two conditions, with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the PL‑25‑6 amendment to the zoning regulations for agri‑tourism, effective June 4, 2025, by a 5‑0 vote. Both public hearings for the applications were closed unanimously. The commission also approved the April 8, 2025 minutes and adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

• Approved PL‑25‑7 2‑lot residential resubdivision at 150 Butlertown Rd with conditions 1 and 2 (5‑0)
• Closed public hearing for PL‑25‑7 (5‑0)
• Approved PL‑25‑6 amendment to zoning regulations for agri‑tourism, effective June 4, 2025 (5‑0)
• Closed public hearing for PL‑25‑6 (5‑0)
• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 p.m. (5‑0)

Utility Commission

The Utility Commission approved the April 2025 bill list and amended the April 8, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It voted to award the Old Norwich Road plastic water service contract to B&W Paving & Landscaping, the lowest qualified bidder. The commission also authorized the Water Agreement Working Group to begin exploring an extension of the water supply agreement with the City of New London. All motions passed unanimously.

• Amended and approved April 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 bill list (unanimous)
• Recommended award of Old Norwich Rd plastic water service contract to B&W Paving & Landscaping (unanimous)
• Authorized Water Agreement Working Group to explore extension of water agreement with New London (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Police Commissioners

The commission accepted the April 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the nominated officers for the term starting June 1, 2025. The board voted unanimously to concur with the traffic study findings for the school project at 51 Daniels Avenue and agreed future meetings will be held in the Town Hall. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted April 14, 2025 minutes (motion passed, one abstention)
• Approved nominations: M. Gelinas (Chair), T. Sheridan (Vice‑Chair), C. Gamble (Secretary) – passed unanimously
• Agreed future BOPC meetings will be held at Town Hall – agreed
• Concurred with traffic study findings for 51 Daniels Avenue school project – passed unanimously
• Adjourned meeting at 5:29 p.m. – passed unanimously

Representative Town Meeting (RTM)

The Representative Town Meeting reduced the proposed Board of Education increase by $538,000, passing the reduction 13-12-1. The amended total of $59,828,308 was then approved 16-9-1. The Retirement Commission budget was cut to $7,200,257 and approved 20-3-0. Several other line items, including the Town Clerk and various commissions, were approved unanimously.

• Reduced Board of Education budget by $538,000 (13-12-1)
• Approved amended Board of Education budget $59,828,308 (16-9-1)
• Reduced Retirement Commission budget to $7,200,257 (17-5-1)
• Approved amended Retirement Commission budget $7,200,257 (20-3-0)
• Reduced Representative Town Meeting budget to $17,403 (unanimous)
• Approved amended Representative Town Meeting budget $17,403 (unanimous)
• Approved Conservation Commission budget $18,250 (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works Department budget $5,154,902 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the April 24 meeting minutes (3‑0‑1). It approved moving discussion of application C‑25‑07 ahead of C‑25‑06 (4‑0) and accepted both applications for further review (4‑0 each). The commission also voted to refer the Perkins Farm Road mowing violation to Town counsel for legal action (4‑0).

• Approved April 24 minutes (3-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved agenda change to discuss C-25-07 before C-25-06 (4-0)
• Accepted application C-25-07 for review, to continue next meeting (4-0)
• Accepted application C-25-06 for review, to continue next meeting (4-0)
• Referred Perkins Farm Road mowing violation to Town counsel (4-0)

Economic Development Commission

The commission approved the April 10, 2025 minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It voted 3‑0‑1 to hold a special meeting on May 27, 2025 at 5:30 pm to decide on implementing the “Go High Level” marketing software. It also changed the regular commission meeting to the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Scheduled special meeting on May 27, 2025 for marketing software (3-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Changed regular meeting to second Tuesday monthly at 5:30 pm (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Waterford Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. It approved variance application #ZBA‑25‑2 for 15 Division Street, with the condition that the proposed carport not be enclosed. The board also approved the stipulated judgment in the Callard v. Waterford ZBA case, removing the note about a 10‑foot easement. All votes were 5‑0.

• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved variance #ZBA‑25‑2 for 15 Division St, carport not enclosed (5-0)
• Approved stipulated judgment in Callard case, removed 10' easement note (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Harbor Management Commission

The commission approved the April 2, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It authorized Chairman Hughes to sign the dock repair permit for the project at 54 Shore Road. The commission also voted to reinstate new Pulley Pole permit applications for the 2026 season, limiting them to property owners. No other decisions were made.

• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman Hughes to sign dock repair permit for 54 Shore Road
• Reinstated new Pulley Pole permit applications for 2026 season, limited to property owners

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission approved the April 2 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Members continued reviewing the Harbor Management Plan and will forward suggested amendments to the full commission at its next meeting. The next review session will follow the regular Harbor Management Commission meeting on June 4 2025.

• Approved April 2 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)

Representative Town Meeting (RTM)

The Representative Town Meeting approved the FY 2025‑26 Board of Education budget at $59,828,308, passing the amendment by a 16‑9‑1 vote. Several other agency budgets were adopted, including the Retirement Commission budget at $7,200,257 (20‑3‑0) and the Public Works Department budget at $5,154,902 (unanimous). The meeting concluded after all line items were considered and approved.

• Approved Board of Education budget $59,828,308 (16-9-1)
• Approved Retirement Commission budget $7,200,257 (20-3-0)
• Approved Representative Town Meeting budget $17,403 (unanimous)
• Approved Conservation of Health budget $155,063 (24-0-2)
• Approved Public Works Department budget $5,154,902 (unanimous)
• Approved Recreation & Parks Commission budget $1,535,328 (23-0-2)
• Approved Economic Development Commission budget $25,352 (24-0-1)
• Approved Ethics Commission budget $900 (unanimous)

Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee

The Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee approved the installation of a commercial kitchen, voting unanimously. The committee also approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting, authorized payment of the Downes and SPA invoices, and changed future meeting dates to the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month starting June 2025.

• Approved 4/15/25 meeting minutes (FOR: B. Tuneski, T. Olynciw, R. Bracciale, R. Muckle, W. Gilpin; ABSTAIN: M. Blankenship, P. Rafuse)
• Approved payment of Downes invoice $6,320.00 and SPA invoice $148,517.20 (FOR: B. Tuneski, R. Bracciale, R. Muckle, W. Gilpin, M. Blankenship, P. Rafuse; AGAINST: T. Olynciw)
• Approved installation of commercial kitchen (FOR: unanimous)
• Approved change of committee meeting dates to the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month beginning June 2025 (FOR: unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved multiple budget transfers, including funds for fire personnel, apparatus repairs, planning services, and police expenses. They also approved a bid waiver for road‑related work and authorized the disposal of surplus youth‑services and school‑district assets. The board accepted the resignation of Lucas Beaney from the Recreation and Parks Commission and approved a $33,872.55 tax refund repayment.

• Approved surplus disposal of youth‑services items (chess table, chairs, tables, desks, pool table) (3‑0)
• Approved surplus disposal of two 2012 Ford F350 pickups for the Board of Education (3‑0)
• Approved FY25 In‑Series Transfer $58,500 for firefighter full‑time transition (3‑0)
• Approved FY25 Out‑of‑Series Transfer $12,617 for increased apparatus repairs (3‑0)
• Approved bid waiver for FY25/26 road milling, paving, guardrails, striping, and catch‑basin cleaning (2‑1)
• Approved FY25 Out‑of‑Series Transfer $10,000 for planning consultant services (3‑0)
• Approved tax refund repayment of $33,872.55 (3‑0)
• Accepted resignation of Lucas Beaney from the Recreation and Parks Commission

Representative Town Meeting (RTM)

The Representative Town Meeting accepted the April 7 and March 31, 2025 minutes with a correction. The Board of Education budget was reduced by $538,000 and the amended total of $59,828,308 was approved. Several department and commission budgets were also approved, many by unanimous vote.

• Accepted April 7 and March 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Conservation of Health $155,063 (24‑0‑2)
• Reduced Board of Education budget by $538,000; amended total $59,828,308 approved (16‑9‑1)
• Reduced Retirement Commission budget by $560,000; amended total $7,200,257 approved (20‑3‑0)
• Approved Public Works Department budget $5,154,902 (unanimous)
• Approved Recreation & Parks Commission budget $1,535,328 (23‑0‑2)
• Approved Economic Development Commission budget $25,352 (24‑0‑1)
• Approved Senior Citizens Commission budget $523,586 (22‑0‑1)

Energy Task Force

The task force approved the minutes from the March 25 meeting. Members voted to draft a letter to the First Selectman to request an additional presentation on the proposed energy‑efficiency project. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved 3/25/25 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Agreed to draft a letter to the First Selectman supporting another presentation
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Fire Services Review Special Committee

The committee approved the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. Members reached consensus to tentatively schedule the next meeting for Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m. by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved March 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Tentatively scheduled next meeting for May 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:04 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting with a vote of 4-0-1. No new applications were received and none were discussed. The commission reviewed a subdivision plan referred from Montville and noted that no application has been submitted for the Pember Road parcel, and any emergency access road would require formal inland wetland and watercourse review.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals met on April 23, 2025 and voted unanimously on seven appeals. Assessments were reduced for Ivy Hill, 27A Vivian Street, 4 & 276 Vivian Street, 10 Woodlawn Avenue, and 12 Woodlawn Avenue to the amounts listed. No change was made for 2 & 38 Seabreeze Drive and 121 Clarkin because exemptions were not permitted. The meeting adjourned at 6:27 pm.

• Ivy Hill – assessment reduced to $220,500 (unanimous)
• 2 & 38 Seabreeze Drive – no change in assessment (statute does not allow exemption, unanimous)
• 27A Vivian Street – assessment reduced to $106,480 (unanimous)
• 4 & 276 Vivian Street – assessment reduced to $132,010 (unanimous)
• 121 Clarkin – no change in assessment (unanimous)
• 10 Woodlawn Avenue – assessment reduced to $34,680 (unanimous)
• 12 Woodlawn Avenue – assessment reduced to $154,940 (unanimous)

Recreation & Parks Commission

The commission approved the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the use of the senior lounge during working hours for a public book discussion series throughout the summer. Finally, the commission adjourned the meeting at 5:08 p.m.

• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved senior lounge use within working hours throughout summer (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:08 p.m. (6-0-0)

Senior Citizens Commission

The commission approved the minutes of the March 25, 2025 meeting (8‑0‑0). It accepted the revised mission statement presented by Terry Wheeler (8‑0‑0). Officers were elected, confirming Joyce Vlaun as Chairperson and Dina Lopes and Dan Rissi as Co‑Vice Chairs (8‑0‑0). The commission also accepted all reports as presented (8‑0‑0) and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (8-0-0)
• Accepted revised mission statement (8-0-0)
• Elected Joyce Vlaun Chairperson; Dina Lopes and Dan Rissi Co‑Vice Chairs (8-0-0)
• Approved two resident requests submitted to the commission (unanimous)
• Accepted all committee and director reports as presented (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Flood & Erosion Control Board

The Flood & Erosion Control Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting. The Board then unanimously moved to adjourn the April 21, 2025 meeting at 7:15 p.m.

• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 p.m. (3-0)

Waterford/East Lyme Shellfish Commission

The commission approved the March 20 minutes and the treasurer’s report unanimously. It approved $100 for Mr. Kelly and up to $300 for Ms. Benvenuti for Earthfest supplies. The dock application for 4 Elizabeth St in Niantic was denied, with a 2‑6 vote. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved March 20 minutes (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved treasurer’s report (8-0)
• Approved Earthfest funding $100 to Kelly and up to $300 to Benvenuti (8-0)
• Denied dock application at 4 Elizabeth St, Niantic (2-6)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved an amendment to change “NE Edge, LLC” to “NE Edge Waterford, LLC” in the March 17 2023 Host Municipality Fee Agreement, with a 2‑0‑1 vote. A point‑of‑order motion to proceed with the item was adopted unanimously (3‑0). A subsequent motion related to the fee‑agreement request was approved by a 2‑1 vote.

• Amend LLC name to “NE Edge Waterford, LLC” (2-0-1 passed)
• Adopt point‑of‑order to proceed with the item (3-0 passed)
• Approve motion on fee‑agreement request (2-1 passed)

Representative Town Meeting (RTM)

The committee approved the July 12, 2023 meeting minutes with a 2‑0 vote, two members abstaining. It voted unanimously to recommend that the finance director and the board of finance review and establish a special revenue fund for Hoelck Park field rental and maintenance. The committee also voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 6:14 p.m.

• Approve July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (2‑0, Casper and Firovanti abstained)
• Recommend finance director and board create special revenue fund for Hoelck Park field rental and maintenance (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting at 6:14 p.m. (unanimous)

Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee

The Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee moved agenda item 8 to the first slot, approved the April 15 meeting minutes, added a letter about Item 1 to the minutes, and approved payment of The Day invoice for $364.40. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Moved agenda item 8 to first item (unanimous)
• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Added letter regarding Item 1 to minutes – FOR: T. Olynciw, B. Tuneski, J. Bracciale, R. Bracciale, R. Muckle, W. Gilpin; ABSTAIN: G. Russo
• Approved payment of The Day invoice for $364.40 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Police Commissioners

The commissioners accepted the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes. They voted unanimously to enter an executive session at 5:45 p.m. and later unanimously adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m.

• Accepted March 10, 2025 minutes (motion passed, Brule abstained)
• Entered executive session (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Conservation Commission

The Commission approved the February 27, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0‑1 vote. It ruled that the C‑25‑04 residential subdivision at 150 Butlertown Road does not involve regulated wetland activity, voting 4‑0. The body also approved payment of a $101.88 bill, also by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved February 27, 2025 minutes (3-0-1)
• Determined C-25-04 subdivision involves no regulated wetland activity (4-0)
• Approved payment of $101.88 bill (4-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission approved the March 13 minutes (4‑0). It voted to table the discussion on changing future meeting dates and times (4‑0). The May 8 open house was postponed to a later date (4‑0). The commission also directed James Nicholas to work with staff on funding options for a consultant position (4‑0).

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Tabled discussion of changing EDC meeting date and time (4-0)
• Postponed May 8 Open House event until a later date (4-0)
• Assigned James Nicholas to explore funding options for a consultant position (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:40 PM (4-0)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance approved the minutes from several March budget hearings, each passing unanimously. It authorized an $85,000 transfer from the Undesignated Fund Balance to fund a new capital project at 28 Industrial Drive. Additional out‑of‑series transfers were approved for sanitation fleet repairs, Grand List book binding, and fire department OSHA and generator needs.

• Approved March 3, 2025 Budget Hearing minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved March 5, 2025 Budget Hearing minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved March 12, 2025 Budget Hearing minutes with amendment (5-0-0)
• Approved $85,000 transfer for 28 Industrial Drive capital project (6-0-0)
• Approved $20,000 transfer for sanitation fleet auto repairs (6-0-0)
• Approved $300 transfer for Grand List book binding (6-0-0)
• Approved $24,500 transfer for fire department OSHA repairs and gear (6-0-0)
• Approved $5,722 transfer for fire department generator parts (6-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Waterford Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the site‑plan application for 163 Oswegatchie Road (PL‑25‑4) with five conditions, modifying condition 4 as noted. It also unanimously approved the site‑plan for 30 South Bartlett Road (PL‑25‑5) with three conditions, including a restrictive deed covenant. The March 25, 2025 meeting minutes were approved by a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Site Plan PL-25-4 for 163 Oswegatchie Rd with 5 conditions (5‑0)
• Approved Site Plan PL-25-5 for 30 South Bartlett Rd with 3 conditions (5‑0)
• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Appointed Michael Elbaum as alternate (procedural, 5‑0)

Utility Commission

The commission unanimously amended and approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the March 2025 bill list. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Amended and approved March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 bill list (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Representative Town Meeting (RTM)

The Representative Town Meeting unanimously approved an additional $505,078 from the Unassigned Fund for the Waterford Public Library HVAC upgrade and designated the project emergency so work can begin by the end of summer. Senior Citizens Commission members were appointed, including Richard Beany, Joyce Viaun and Cathy Gonyo, with recorded vote tallies. The Utility Commission received three reappointments with a 21‑0‑1 vote. A motion to refer the creation of a special revenue fund for Little League to the Public Health, Recreation & Environment Standing Committee also passed unanimously.

• Approved $505,078 library HVAC upgrade (unanimous)
• Designated library HVAC project emergency (unanimous)
• Appointed Richard Beany to Senior Citizens Commission (20‑2‑1)
• Appointed Joyce Viaun to Senior Citizens Commission (22‑1‑0)
• Appointed Cathy Gonyo to Senior Citizens Commission (14‑8‑0)
• Appointed Marilyn Lusher to Senior Citizens Commission (14‑9‑0)
• Reappointed three Utility Commission members (21‑0‑1, Dembek abstained)
• Referred Little League special revenue fund proposal to standing committee (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board approved Application #ZBA-25-1 with reduced setbacks: rear yard 25 ft, east side 8 ft, west side 7 ft, front yard 19 ft. The vote was 4‑1. The board also approved the March 12, 2025 minutes (4‑0‑1, one abstention) and adjourned the meeting (5‑0). No decision was made on the other applications presented.

• Approved Application #ZBA-25-1 variances with modifications (4-1)
• Approved minutes of March 12, 2025 meeting (4-0-1, A. Darling abstaining)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Harbor Management Commission

The Waterford Harbor Management Commission approved the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the revised application and permitting materials for the 2025 mooring and pulley‑pole permits, with all commissioners voting in favor. Discussions were held on dock repairs at Mago Point and an oyster‑nursery proposal, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved revised 2025 mooring and pulley‑pole permitting materials (all in favor)

Harbor Management Commission

The sub‑committee approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. They scheduled the next sub‑committee meeting for May 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to continue reviewing the Harbor Management Plan, and Commissioner Wise will request water‑use maps from the Harbor Master to aid the review.

• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next sub‑committee meeting for May 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
• Commissioner Wise to request water‑use maps from Harbor Master

Ethics Commission

The commission approved the January 7, 2025 meeting minutes with amendments after a 6‑0‑1 vote. They also voted to seat alternates Mallari and Helvig, a 5‑0‑2 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:35 p.m. No new business was discussed.

• Seat alternates Mallari and Helvig (5-0-2)
• Approve Jan 7, 2025 minutes as amended (6-0-1)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:35 p.m. (7-0)
• Motion to approve Jan 7, 2025 minutes withdrawn

Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee

The committee approved the March 18, 2025 minutes and created a spreadsheet to track open items. It voted unanimously to award the traffic‑signal engineering contract to Benesch. It also approved moving forward with a hard bid number for the bonding letter.

• Approved 3/18/25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Created open‑items spreadsheet (committee decision)
• Awarded traffic‑signal engineering to Benesch (unanimous)
• Adopted hard bid number for bonding letter (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved seven FY25 budget transfers for the Assessor, Fire Services and Police Department, totaling $54,274, each passing 3-0. They also appointed Michael Elbaum as an alternate member of the Planning & Zoning Commission, also 3-0. Consent agenda items and the meeting were approved and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved $300 Assessor out-of-series transfer (3-0)
• Approved $3,752 Fire Services in-series transfer (3-0)
• Approved $24,500 Fire Services out-of-series transfer (3-0)
• Approved $5,722 Fire Services out-of-series transfer (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 Police Department in-series transfer (3-0)
• Approved $2,500 Police Department in-series transfer (3-0)
• Approved $7,500 Police Department in-series transfer (3-0)
• Appointed Michael Elbaum to Planning & Zoning Commission (3-0)

Representative Town Meeting (RTM)

The Public Protection & Safety Standing Committee approved the March 9, 2024 minutes by unanimous vote. No action was taken on the Open Burn, ATV/Dirt Bike, Fire Services Director duties, or Survivors Benefits items. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved 9/11/2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Representative Town Meeting (RTM)

The Representative Town Meeting considered a proposal to adopt a modified motor vehicle assessment depreciation schedule under Public Act 25-2. After discussion, the motion was defeated with an 11‑11 tie and one member absent. The emergency legislation item was passed over, and the meeting adjourned unanimously at 7:55 p.m.

• Motion to adopt modified motor vehicle assessment schedule failed (11-11 tie)
• Emergency legislation item passed over (no action taken)
• Adjournment motion passed unanimously

Fire Services Review Special Committee

The committee approved the June 25, 2024 minutes with a 4‑0‑1 voice vote and approved the March 6, 2025 minutes unanimously. Members voted unanimously to include Captain Martin’s resignation statement in the minutes. The group scheduled the next meeting for Thursday, May 1 at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

• Approved June 25, 2024 minutes (Voice vote: Yes‑4 No‑0 Abstain‑1)
• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (Voice vote: Unanimous)
• Included Captain Martin’s statement in minutes (Voice vote: Unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Thursday, May 1 at 6:00 p.m. (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (Voice vote: Unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance unanimously approved all line‑item budgets for FY 2025/26, including the total General Fund budget of $10,963,979. A motion to cut Fire Services overtime by $50,000 was rejected (3‑4‑0). Most other motions passed with either unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 pm.

• Approved total General Fund budget of $10,963,979 (7‑0‑0)
• Approved General Government Operations subtotal of $40,758,818 (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Capital & Debt Service total of $9,838,853 (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Fire Services budget of $3,958,130 (7‑0‑0)
• Motion to decrease Fire Services overtime by $50,000 failed (3‑4‑0)
• Approved Senior Services budget of $523,586 (6‑1‑0 No: Bill Sheehan)
• Approved Youth & Family Services budget of $307,435 (1‑0 No: Bill Sheehan)
• Approved Board of Education budget of $60,366,308 (6‑0‑1 Abstain: Ronald Fedor)

Energy Task Force

The task force approved the minutes from the January 30, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the March 25 meeting was also passed. No other actions were decided.

• Approved 1/30/25 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the site plan for the new Oswegatchie Fire House Facility at 439 & 441 Boston Post Road, with modifications and conditions, by a 4‑0 vote. The commission also approved the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0), entered executive session (4‑0) and left it (4‑0), and adjourned at 8:00 p.m. (4‑0). No decision was made on the single‑family home application #PL-25-4, which will be reviewed at a future meeting.

• Approved site plan for new Oswegatchie Fire Station with conditions (4-0)
• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Entered executive session at 7:05 p.m. (4-0)
• Exited executive session at 7:50 p.m. (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 p.m. (4-0)
• No action taken on administrative review
• Application #PL-25-4 for single‑family home receipt noted; review pending

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Waterford Recreation & Parks Commission met on March 25, 2025. A motion to approve the February 25, 2025 meeting minutes passed unanimously (5-0-0). After staff reports and public comments, the commission voted to adjourn the meeting (4-0-0). No other actions requiring a vote were recorded.

• Approved February 25th meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting with a 5-3-0 vote. The commission then adjourned the March 25 meeting at 4:45 pm with a 5-2-0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (5-3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:45 pm (5-2-0)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance voted to adopt the Waterford Board of Education's FY25/26 budget request, totaling $60,366,308 after a $997,000 reduction. The motion passed with six votes in favor, one abstention, and no opposition. A separate motion to adjourn the meeting also passed unanimously. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved FY25/26 Board of Education budget request of $60,366,308 (vote 6-0-1 abstain)
• Motion to adjourn the Budget Meeting passed (vote 7-0-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen voted to ratify the First Selectman's five‑year municipal improvement plan for fiscal years 2026‑2030. The motion passed with a 2‑1 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Ratified five‑year capital improvement plan (2-1)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Waterford/East Lyme Shellfish Commission

The commission approved the February 20 meeting minutes (5-0). The Treasurer’s report was approved (5-0) and a $70.99 payment for incidental expenses was authorized (5-0). The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote (5-0). No new business or substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Feb 20, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Treasurer’s report (5-0)
• Approved $70.99 payment to Mr. Kelly (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Finance

The Board approved the FY25/26 Building Maintenance budget of $1,020,000, the Public Works budget of $5,154,902, the Capital Improvements budget of $1,101,089, the Transfers to Capital and Non‑Recurring Expenditure Fund budget of $773,264, and the Debt Services budget of $7,964,500. All budget motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0‑0 vote. The Board also approved an agenda reorder moving the Debt Service item to item #6 and the Transfers item to item #7, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Building Maintenance budget $1,020,000 (6-0-0)
• Approved Public Works budget $5,154,902 (6-0-0)
• Approved Capital Improvements budget $1,101,089 (6-0-0)
• Approved Transfers to Capital and Non‑Recurring Expenditure Fund $773,264 (6-0-0)
• Approved Debt Services budget $7,964,500 (6-0-0)
• Reordered agenda items #6 and #7 (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:27 pm (6-0-0)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Waterford Board of Assessment Appeals approved the March 12 meeting minutes and scheduled a motor‑vehicle session for September 10, 2025, cancelling the previously discussed September 13 session. The board unanimously accepted several personal‑property declarations and exemptions, and made multiple assessment changes, including a new $313,250 assessment for 98 Avenue and updated values for other properties.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled September motor‑vehicle session for Sep 10, 2025; cancelled Sep 13 session (unanimous)
• Accepted new personal‑property declaration for Modern Dental Arts LLC (unanimous)
• Changed assessment for 98 Avenue to $313,250 and grade to C (unanimous)
• Changed assessed value of building at 12 Butler Court to $66,300; total assessment $114,360 (unanimous)
• Accepted exemption for Ecogy Energy CT XVI personal property; new assessment $0 (unanimous)
• Removed in‑ground pool at 14 Gallup; new assessment $184,250 (unanimous)
• Changed assessments for 11 & 15 Church St. to $5,000 each (unanimous)