Branford, Connecticut

RTM Education Committee

La reunión regular del Comité de Educación del RTM programada para el 6 de julio de 2026 ha sido cancelada. No se realizará ningún asunto.

Human Services Board

La reunión regular de la Junta de Servicios Humanos de Branford programada para el 7 de julio de 2026 está cancelada. No se llevarán a cabo decisiones ni discusiones.

RTM Administrative Services Committee

La reunión programada del RTM Administrative Services Committee para el 7 de julio de 2026 ha sido cancelada. El presidente del comité emitió este aviso antes del fin de semana festivo.

Board of Education

La Junta de Educación discutirá y potencialmente actuará sobre las especificaciones educativas para un proyecto de construcción de una escuela primaria. Se escuchará el comentario público antes de la discusión.

• Revisar las especificaciones educativas para el proyecto de construcción de la escuela primaria

RTM

Esta reunión ha sido cancelada. No se llevará a cabo ningún negocio.

RTM

El Representative Town Meeting considerará financiamiento para un nuevo sistema de sensores de inundación y una transferencia presupuestaria para nómina de RRHH. El cuerpo también votará sobre cambiar la hora de inicio de la reunión regular de 8:00 PM a 7:30 PM.

• Financiamiento de $19,240 para un sistema de sensores de inundación en carreteras
• Transferencia presupuestaria de $9,600 de contingencia a salarios y sueldos de RRHH
• Enmienda propuesta al Town Code § A236-8 para cambiar la hora de inicio de la reunión a las 7:30 PM

RTM

La Reunión Representativa del Pueblo de Branford votará sobre varias transferencias internas de presupuesto para el año fiscal 2027, incluyendo fondos para sensores de carreteras y ajustes de nómina del personal. Los miembros también están considerando un cambio de regla para adelantar las reuniones regulares treinta minutos. Estos artículos representan actualizaciones administrativas y de financiamiento de capital de rutina, más que cambios de política importantes.

• Transferencia de $19,240 de fondos de contingencia para sensores de inundaciones en carreteras
• Desplazamiento presupuestario de $9,600 en recursos humanos para cubrir salarios regulares y nómina acumulada
• Transferencia del Departamento de Impuestos de $8,000 de honorarios de consultoría a pago de horas extra
• Enmienda a la Regla D.8.4 de la RTM que cambia la hora de inicio de las reuniones a las 7:30 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre tres solicitudes. La primera es una propuesta de enmienda al reglamento de zonificación para cumplir con la ley estatal sobre vivienda media y estacionamiento. Las otras dos son solicitudes de excepción especial para un taller de reparación automotriz en 16 East Industrial Road y un apartamento accesorio en 42 Orchard Hill Road.

• Enmienda de zonificación ZAMD #26-1 para cumplir con la Ley Pública 25-1 (Vivienda Media y Estacionamiento)
• Excepción especial para reparación automotriz en 16 East Industrial Road (solicitante: Jordan Gioia)
• Excepción especial para apartamento accesorio en 42 Orchard Hill Road (solicitante: Tyler Hodson)

Planning & Zoning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación llevará a cabo audiencias públicas para actualizar las regulaciones de zonificación para viviendas intermedias y estacionamiento. La comisión también revisará dos solicitudes de excepción especial para uso comercial y residencial.

• Enmiendas a las Regulaciones de Zonificación (ZAMD #26-1) para viviendas intermedias y estacionamiento según la Ley Pública 25-1
• Excepción especial para un taller de reparación automotriz en 16 East Industrial Road
• Excepción especial para un apartamento accesorio en 42 Orchard Hill Road

Harbor Management Commission

La Harbor Management Commission discutirá las propuestas de solicitud continua de consultores y revisará el progreso de la subvención SHIPP. También votarán para aprobar las actas de la reunión del 17 de junio.

• Continuación de las propuestas de solicitud de consultores
• Progreso/subvención SHIPP
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 17/6/26

Zoning Board of Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación de Branford llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y decidirá sobre seis solicitudes de exención de las regulaciones de zonificación. Los elementos incluyen solicitudes de reducción de retiros para el reemplazo de una casa móvil, una ampliación de vivienda, un muro de contención, una unidad de vivienda adicional (ADU), una piscina y una ampliación de garaje.

• Exención para reemplazo de casa móvil en 26 North Main St Unit 7: reducir patio lateral a 8.3 ft (se requiere 10 ft)
• Exención para ampliación de vivienda en 37 Flat Rock Rd: reducir retiro frontal a 22 ft 8 in (se requiere 40 ft)
• Exención para muro de contención en 23 Marshall Road: reducir retiro a 5.5 ft (se requiere 7 ft)
• Exenciones para ADU en 20 Homestead Place: reducir patio lateral a 8.3 ft (se requiere 15 ft) y permitir tamaño de ADU del 36% de la estructura principal (máx. 30%)
• Exención para piscina en 39 Harding Avenue: reducir patio lateral a 7.2 ft (se requiere 15 ft)

Zoning Board of Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre seis solicitudes de variación. Una solicitud notable busca reducir el área del lote de 15,000 a 7,716 pies cuadrados y el retiro lateral a 8.3 pies para permitir una unidad de vivienda adicional en 20 Homestead Place.

• ZBA 26-10: Variación de patio lateral para reemplazar casa móvil en 26 N Main St Unit 7
• ZBA 26-11: Variación de retiro del patio delantero para ampliación de vivienda en 37 Flat Rock Rd
• ZBA 26-12: Variación de retiro de muro de contención en 23 Marshall Rd
• ZBA 26-13: Variaciones de área del lote y patio lateral para unidad de vivienda adicional en 20 Homestead Pl
• ZBA 26-14: Variación de patio lateral para nueva piscina en 39 Harding Ave

Planning & Zoning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para revisar una sola solicitud. La junta está decidiendo si otorgar una excepción especial para una propiedad residencial.

• Excepción especial para un apartamento accesorio en 73 Windmill Hill Road

Human Services Board

La Junta de Servicios Humanos de Branford está celebrando una reunión ordinaria para discutir asuntos administrativos estándar, incluyendo actas, comunicaciones, ingresos, servicios clínicos, servicios sociales, relaciones públicas y el informe del director. No se señalan elementos procesables ni decisiones específicas.

RTM Public Services Committee

Esta reunión fue cancelada. No se discutieron ni decidieron puntos.

Stony Creek Architectural Review Board

Open Space Commission

La reunión de la Comisión de Espacios Abiertos de Branford programada para el 1 de julio de 2026 ha sido cancelada. No se tomarán decisiones ni se llevarán a cabo discusiones.

James Blackstone Memorial Library

La Board of Trustees llevará a cabo asuntos administrativos rutinarios, incluyendo una revisión de la política de conflicto de intereses y una discusión sobre el nombramiento del auditor. La reunión también incluye la presentación de dos nuevos miembros de la junta e informes de varios comités.

• Presentación de los nuevos miembros de la junta Helen Murphy y Deb Riding
• Revisión anual de la política de conflicto de intereses
• Informe del Finance Committee sobre el nombramiento del auditor

Economic Development Commission

La Branford Economic Development Commission revisará una solicitud de demolición para una estructura en 37 Lanphier Cove Camp. También recibirán informes del personal, de Planning & Zoning, y de la Chamber of Commerce. La reunión incluye comentario público y actualizaciones de los comisionados.

• Solicitud de demolición para estructura en 37 Lanphier Cove Camp
• Informe del personal sobre actividades de desarrollo económico
• Informe de Planning & Zoning
• Informe de la Chamber of Commerce

Board of Selectmen

La Junta de Selectores de Branford revisará y aprobará acuerdos para apelaciones de impuestos pendientes y un reembolso de tarifas de vehículos motorizados. La junta también adjudicará varios contratos sin licitación para mantenimiento de carreteras, trabajos eléctricos en la escuela secundaria y equipos de estaciones de bombeo. También se considerará una solicitud para usar el Town Green para un festival de Nepal.

• Aprobar acuerdos para apelaciones de impuestos pendientes
• Reembolsar tarifas por mora de vehículos motorizados debido a un error administrativo
• Adjudicar contrato de parcheo de pavimento a William M. Laydon Construction
• Adjudicar proyectos eléctricos de la Escuela Secundaria Branford a McMellon Electric
• Adjudicar contrato de bomba por $128,390 para la estación de bombeo de Damascus Road

Board of Selectmen

La Junta de Seleccionadores considerará aprobar acuerdos de apelaciones fiscales pendientes después de una sesión ejecutiva. También votarán sobre un reembolso de tarifas tardías de vehículos motorizados debido a un error administrativo, eximirán licitaciones para servicios de parches de pavimento y proyectos eléctricos de Branford High School, y aprobarán un permiso para el Festival de Nepal en el Town Green.

• Acuerdo propuesto de apelaciones fiscales pendientes (sesión ejecutiva)
• Reembolso de tarifas tardías de vehículos motorizados debido a un error de registro de dirección
• Exención de licitación para parches de pavimento – contrato a William M. Laydon Construction (precios por unidad listados)
• Exención de licitación para proyectos eléctricos de Branford High School – contrato a McMellon Electric utilizando precios del pueblo de Greenwich
• Aprobación del Festival de Nepal/Desfile del Día de Nepal en Town Green el 18 de julio de 2026

Fair Rent Commission

La reunión especial de la Branford Fair Rent Commission programada para el 29 de junio de 2026 ha sido cancelada.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance escuchará una presentación y actualización sobre el Board of Education's Master Facilities Plan y posibles necesidades de financiamiento futuro. La junta también considerará aprobar dos transferencias presupuestarias: una del Human Resources Department por un total de $17,600 y otra del Tax Department.

• Presentación sobre Board of Education Master Facilities Plan y financiamiento futuro
• Transferencia del HR Department de $9,600 de contingencia a salarios y sueldos, y $8,000 de consultoría a horas extras
• Transferencia del Tax Department (monto no especificado en la agenda)

The board approved an appropriation of $19,240 from the Coastal Resiliency Fund for a Phase 1 pilot installation of a Branford Roadway Flooding Sensor system. Additionally, it approved two budget transfers: $9,600 from contingency for HR wage adjustments and $8,000 from consulting to overtime for the tax collector. The board also heard a presentation on the BOE Master Facilities Plan but took no action.

• Approved May 18, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $9,600 transfer from Contingency to HR wages and accrued payroll (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 transfer from Consulting to Overtime for Tax Collector (unanimous)
• Approved $19,240 appropriation for pilot flood sensor system from Coastal Resiliency Fund (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

La reunión regular programada para el 25 de junio de 2026 ha sido cancelada. La próxima reunión está programada para el 9 de julio de 2026, vía Zoom.

Branford Housing Authority

La Autoridad de Vivienda revisará las actas de reuniones anteriores, discutirá una reunión reciente de la gerencia, y considerará una resolución para abrir una cuenta bancaria en Ascend Bank y comprar un Certificado de Depósito que devenga intereses. Los Comisionados y la gerencia también proporcionarán informes.

• Resolución para abrir una cuenta de BHA en Ascend Bank y comprar un Certificado de Depósito que devenga intereses
• Actualización sobre la reunión con la dirección de la empresa de administración el 11 de junio
• Informe del Comisionado Inquilino
• Informe de la gerencia
• Informe financiero

Board of Fire Commissioners

La reunión regular del Board of Fire Commissioners programada para el 25 de junio de 2026 ha sido cancelada. No hay asuntos programados para discusión o decisión.

Fireworks Committee

El comité se reunirá para coordinar el cronograma de eventos y la logística operativa. Las discusiones también cubrirán la selección de proveedores y las asignaciones presupuestarias para los próximos espectáculos de fuegos artificiales.

• Planificación del calendario de eventos
• Logística operativa
• Revisión de proveedores
• Discusión presupuestaria

Board of Education

La Junta de Educación está revisando un nuevo contrato de un año para servicios sustitutos. Este acuerdo actualizado moderniza los términos y el lenguaje de responsabilidad en comparación con el contrato anterior de 2001. El distrito planea poner estos servicios a licitación competitiva el próximo otoño.

• Contrato de un año con Kelly Services (1 de julio de 2026 – 30 de junio de 2027)
• Valor estimado del contrato de aproximadamente $1.25M
• Solicitud de exención de licitación para el período de un año
• Autorización para que la administración ejecute un contrato que exceda los $500,000

Board of Education

La Junta está revisando un estudio de viabilidad para mejorar las tres escuelas primarias de Branford (MRT, MTM, Sliney) y debe autorizar fondos del proyecto para cumplir con la fecha límite del 1 de octubre de 2026 para solicitudes prioritarias de subvenciones estatales. También recibieron un informe sobre la planta de cogeneración de la escuela secundaria, que recomienda una modernización de caldera/enfriador por $1.1 millones con un generador de emergencia, pero no se requiere acción de la junta. Se está llevando a cabo un taller de comunicaciones para preparar a los miembros de la junta para discusiones públicas sobre las iniciativas del distrito.

• Estudio de viabilidad para las escuelas primarias MRT, MTM y Sliney
• Solicitudes de subvenciones prioritarias con fecha límite el 1 de octubre de 2026, que requieren autorización de financiamiento de la Junta de Educación
• La evaluación de la planta de cogeneración recomienda la Opción 3: Modernización de caldera/enfriador con generador de emergencia por $1.1 millones
• La Junta autorizará fondos del proyecto antes de la acción de la Junta de Finanzas y la RTM
• Taller de comunicaciones sobre BPS Forward y mensajes del distrito

Board of Education

The Branford Board of Education llevará a cabo un retiro especial para discutir una Master Facilities Update y un Communication Workshop. La reunión es una reunión procesal centrada en la planificación interna en lugar de votaciones formales.

• Discusión sobre Master Facilities Update
• Discusión sobre Communication Workshop
• Período de comentarios públicos (3 minutos por orador)
• Reglas que rigen la conducta pública

Board of Education

La Junta de Educación de Branford considerará y votará sobre tres contratos: transporte, contratación de sustitutos a través de Kelly Services y el contrato del Superintendente. Se tomará comentario público antes de las decisiones.

• Voto sobre el contrato de transporte
• Voto para extender el contrato de sustitutos de Kelly Services
• Voto para aprobar el contrato del Superintendente

Planning & Zoning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación llevará a cabo audiencias públicas para varias excepciones especiales comerciales y enmiendas al mapa de zonificación. La reunión también incluye revisiones de planes de sitio costero para reconstrucciones residenciales y actualizaciones a las regulaciones de zonificación sobre viviendas intermedias.

• Excepción especial para un hospital y nivelación en 596, 612 y 616 East Main St.
• Enmienda al mapa de zonificación para requisitos de volumen de cargadores de autos eléctricos en 22 Leetes Island Road (Tesla, Inc.)
• Enmienda al mapa de zonificación para agregar servicios médicos, personales y recreación interior al PDD en 17-29 South Main St.
• Excepción especial para un camión de café (comida rápida, sin autoservicio) en 235 North Main Street
• Enmiendas a las regulaciones de zonificación para cumplir con la Ley Pública 25-1 sobre viviendas intermedias y estacionamiento

The Commission unanimously approved three coastal site plans for single-family home reconstructions and a two-lot subdivision and grading exception for a retail building at 850 West Main Street. Several other applications, including a proposed 80-bed hospital and a retail store, were continued to the July 9 meeting.

• Approved coastal site plan for new home at 14 Forest Street (Unanimous)
• Approved coastal site plan for new home at 279 Linden Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved coastal site plan for new home at 3 Waverly Park Road (Unanimous)
• Approved 2-lot subdivision at 850 West Main Street (Unanimous)
• Approved special exception for grading for retail building at 850 West Main Street (Unanimous)
• Continued special exception for 80-bed hospital at 596, 612, 616 East Main St to July 9
• Continued special exception for 'Limited Retail' at 1032-1064 Main Street to July 9
• Continued special exception for retail store at 16 Business Park Drive to July 9

Planning & Zoning Commission

En una reunión especial el 23 de junio de 2026, la Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación de Branford aprobó múltiples solicitudes. Estas incluyeron tres planos de sitios costeros para nuevas viviendas unifamiliares, una subdivisión de dos lotes en 850 West Main Street, y un edificio comercial en la misma dirección. Se otorgaron excepciones especiales para un camión de café y un espacio de creación, y se aprobaron dos enmiendas al mapa de zonificación que cubren usos adicionales en 17-29 South Main Street y modificaciones para estaciones de carga en 22 Leetes Island Road.

• Plano de sitio costero para nueva vivienda en 14 Forest Street aprobado
• Subdivisión de dos lotes en 850 West Main Street aprobada
• Excepción especial para camión de café en 235 North Main Street aprobada
• Enmienda al mapa de zonificación para agregar usos en 17-29 South Main Street
• Enmienda al mapa de zonificación para cargadores de autos eléctricos en 22 Leetes Island Road

Planning & Zoning Commission

La Planning & Zoning Commission llevará a cabo audiencias públicas para revisar cuatro solicitudes de excepción especial para usos comerciales y médicos, además de una enmienda al mapa de zonificación para expandir los usos permitidos en un distrito de desarrollo planificado. Los residentes pueden participar de forma remota o enviar comentarios por escrito a la oficina de la comisión.

• Excepción especial para comercio minorista limitado en 1032-1064 Main Street
• Excepción especial para hospital y nivelación en 596, 612, 616 East Main Street
• Excepción especial para tienda minorista en 16 Business Park Drive
• Enmienda al mapa de zonificación para agregar usos médicos, servicios personales y recreación interior en 17-29 South Main Street
• Audiencias públicas realizadas de forma remota el 23 de junio a las 7:00 PM

Planning & Zoning Commission

La Comisión celebrará una reunión especial para revisar varias solicitudes de excepción especial. Estas incluyen solicitudes para nuevos usos comerciales, un hospital, servicios de comida rápida y la construcción de una vivienda unifamiliar.

• PZ#26-20: Comercio limitado en 1032-1064 Main Street
• PZ#26-18: Hospital y nivelación en 596, 612 y 616 East Main Street
• PZ#26-21: Tienda comercial en 16 Business Park Drive
• PZ#26-23: Enmienda de zonificación para servicios personales/médicos en 17-29 South Main Street
• PZ#26-25: Nueva vivienda unifamiliar en 3 Waverly Park Road

Coastal Vulnerability Ad Hoc Working Group

El Grupo de Trabajo de Vulnerabilidad Costera está revisando herramientas técnicas para el monitoreo de inundaciones y la resiliencia de marismas. El grupo también está coordinando regulaciones de zonificación y un plan estratégico para la retirada costera.

• Implementación del Sistema de Alerta de Inundaciones de Sentient Things y aprobaciones de CT DOT
• Ubicaciones de vigilancia de la aplicación MyCoast y asignaciones de administradores
• Proyecto piloto de Muro de Marea contra Inundaciones Molestas con DEEP
• Desarrollo de nuevas herramientas de regulación de zonificación y plan estratégico de retirada
• Actualizaciones de investigación sobre la resiliencia de marismas de Branford

Public Building Commission

La reunión programada para el 22 de junio de 2026 ha sido cancelada. La agenda incluía elementos para el Police Headquarters Renovation Project y BHS Infrastructure Improvements Project, pero no se tomó ninguna acción.

• Police Headquarters Renovation Project
• BHS Infrastructure Improvements Project

Planning & Zoning Commission

La reunión programada de la Branford Planning & Zoning Commission del 18 de junio de 2026 ha sido cancelada.

Community Forest Commission

La Comisión del Bosque Comunitario de Branford discutirá y planificará varias actividades próximas, incluida la celebración del Día del Árbol 2027, un plan de plantación de árboles en Main Street y esfuerzos de divulgación comunitaria. También considerarán el diseño y costo de una pancarta para eventos con mesa y continuarán las discusiones sobre un orador para una presentación en 2027.

• Plan de plantación de árboles en Main Street
• Planificación para la celebración del Día del Árbol 2027
• Diseño y costo de impresión de pancarta para eventos con mesa
• Posibilidad de tener mesa en el Festival de Branford
• Iniciativa para educar a los residentes sobre la plantación de especies nativas

The commission approved the purchase of an official banner and agreed to promote native tree planting requests in town recycling guides. Members also planned for a 2027 winter speaker event and discussed native species for the town Green and Main Street.

• Approved May 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 3’ x 6’ commission banner from AutoGraphics
• Agreed to publish native tree planting request opportunities in town resident pamphlets
• Cancelled August regular meeting (unanimous)

Community Forest Commission

La Comisión Forestal Comunitaria escuchará una actualización de Davey Tree Expert Company sobre el plan de plantación de árboles del Branford Center. También discutirán un orador para una presentación en 2027, planificarán el Día del Árbol 2027 y revisarán los costos de una pancarta promocional.

• Invitada Megan Joseph (Davey Tree) actualiza el plan de plantación de árboles del Branford Center
• Continuar la discusión sobre el tema/orador para la presentación de 2027
• Diseño y costo de impresión de pancarta para eventos de mesa
• Posibilidad de tener mesa en el Branford Festival
• Planificación para la celebración del Día del Árbol 2027

Branford Housing Authority

La reunión mensual programada fue cancelada porque la agenda no fue publicada dentro del período de aviso requerido de 24 horas. La reunión ha sido reprogramada para el 25 de junio de 3:30 a 5:00 p.m.

Parker Memorial Park Commission

La comisión está revisando los horarios de mantenimiento estacional y las mejoras de seguridad para el Parker Memorial Park. Las discusiones incluyen reparaciones de instalaciones, señalización para actividades prohibidas y coordinación con departamentos municipales en infraestructura.

• Plan de mantenimiento de verano que incluye corte de césped, rastrillado de playa y limpieza de baños
• Instalación de señalización de 'No se permiten perros' en Big Rock
• Instalación de señales de 'Despacio: Niños jugando' cerca de las propiedades Fitzgerald
• Revisión de remodelación de baños y mantenimiento de cercas
• Discusión sobre la colocación y marcado de bloques en el estacionamiento

Harbor Management Commission

La comisión revisará propuestas de solicitud de tres consultores para proyectos portuarios, decidirá sobre una plataforma de almacenamiento de documentos (Google Docs vs Dropbox), y dará seguimiento a los elementos de acción de la reunión anterior, incluyendo una respuesta por carta y temas de dragado.

• Propuestas de solicitud de 3 consultores para proyectos portuarios
• Recomendación sobre el uso de Google Docs vs Dropbox para el almacenamiento de documentos
• Elementos de acción del 5/20/2026: respuesta por carta y dragado de John Stedman
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 5/20/2026

The commission discussed the search for a consultant to develop a Harbor Management Plan, community events, and harbor master support, but took no votes on substantive matters. Only the previous meeting's minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes from May 20, 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

La Junta de Selectores de Branford considerará aprobar un contrato de $300,000 para la remoción de escombros de tormentas y una compra de bomba de $64,195, así como propuestas de acuerdos de apelaciones de impuestos pendientes en sesión ejecutiva. La junta también nombrará a Carolyn Sires para la Autoridad de Vivienda y aprobará las actas de la reunión anterior.

• Aprobar exención de licitación para bomba Flygt 45 HP para la Estación de Bombeo de Damascus Road, contrato de $64,195 con Fleet Pump & Service Group
• Aprobar exención de licitación para remoción de escombros de tormentas y pilas de residuos de madera en Tabor Drive, contrato de hasta $300,000 con Quantum Organics
• Considerar propuestas de acuerdos de apelaciones de impuestos pendientes en sesión ejecutiva
• Nombrar a Carolyn Sires para la Autoridad de Vivienda de Branford (mandato hasta 2028)
• Aprobar actas de la Junta de Selectores del 3 de junio de 2026

The Board approved multiple tax appeal settlements for 14 properties. They waived bids and awarded two contracts: a $64,195 pump purchase to Fleet Pump & Service Group, and a storm debris reduction contract to Quantum Organics (revised to $255,102, not to exceed $300,000). They also appointed Carolyn Sires to the Housing Authority.

• Approved 14 tax appeal settlements (unanimous)
• Waived bid for pump purchase, awarded to Fleet Pump & Service Group $64,195 (unanimous)
• Waived bid for storm debris reduction, awarded to Quantum Organics not to exceed $300,000 (unanimous)
• Appointed Carolyn Sires to Housing Authority (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación de Branford llevará a cabo audiencias públicas para considerar dos solicitudes de variación. Una solicitud implica una variación de patio lateral para el reemplazo de una casa móvil, y la otra implica una variación de retiro del frente para una ampliación de vivienda.

• Audiencia para ZBA 26-10: Variación de patio lateral de 8.3 ft en 26 North Main St.
• Audiencia para ZBA 26-11: Variación de retiro del frente de 17 ft 8 in en 37 Flat Rock Rd.
• Reunión realizada a través de Zoom el martes 16 de junio de 2026 a las 7:00 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación de Branford llevará a cabo audiencias públicas para tres solicitudes de variación. La junta decidirá si otorga retiros reducidos para el reemplazo de una casa móvil, una adición residencial y un muro de contención. Los residentes pueden participar a través de Zoom durante la reunión a las 7:00 p.m.

• Audiencia pública para una variación de patio lateral en 26 North Main St. Unidad 7
• Audiencia pública para una variación de retiro frontal en 37 Flat Rock Rd.
• Audiencia pública para una variación de retiro para muro de contención en 23 Marshall Road

The Zoning Board of Appeals postponed all three applications (ZBA 26-10, 26-11, 26-12) to the July 21 meeting because of an error with abutter notification letters. The board approved the minutes from the May 19 meeting.

• Postponed ZBA 26-10 (side yard variance) to July 21
• Postponed ZBA 26-11 (front yard setback variance) to July 21
• Postponed ZBA 26-12 (retaining wall setback variance) to July 21
• Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación está realizando audiencias públicas y votando sobre tres solicitudes de variación. Estas incluyen solicitudes de reducción de retroceso lateral, frontal y de muro de contención en propiedades residenciales.

• 26 North Main St, Unit 7: variación para reducir el retroceso lateral de 10 ft a 8.3 ft para reemplazo de casa móvil
• 37 Flat Rock Rd: variación para reducir el retroceso frontal de 40 ft a 22 ft 8 in para una ampliación de vivienda
• 23 Marshall Rd: variación para reducir el retroceso del muro de contención de 7 ft a 5.5 ft para una sección de muro de 7 ft
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del May 19, 2026

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

Esta reunión considera varias ordenanzas: designar a Jefferson Place como un camino del pueblo (pendiente de un levantamiento topográfico), crear una Autoridad de Tránsito bajo la ley estatal para asumir las funciones de tránsito de los Comisionados de Policía, establecer un programa de congelamiento de impuestos a la propiedad para personas mayores, y enmendar las reuniones del RTM para que comiencen a las 7:00 PM. Se han formado grupos de trabajo para cada elemento, y el comité hará recomendaciones al pleno del RTM.

• Designación del camino Jefferson Place (en espera del levantamiento topográfico a mediados de julio)
• Ordenanza propuesta de la Autoridad de Tránsito bajo CGS §7-149d
• Ordenanza de congelamiento de impuestos a la propiedad para personas mayores propietarias calificadas
• Enmendar la Regla 8.4 del RTM: hora de la reunión de 8 PM a 7 PM, cambio de ubicación
• Grupos de trabajo establecidos para cada elemento

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

El comité discute y puede recomendar ordenanzas sobre una Congelación del Impuesto a la Propiedad para Personas Mayores, la creación de una Autoridad de Tránsito, la designación de Jefferson Place como camino municipal (retrasado pendiente de estudio topográfico) y una enmienda a la Regla 8.4 del RTM que cambia la hora de la reunión a las 7:30 PM. Pueden ocurrir votaciones sobre reenvío o aprobación.

• Discusión de ordenanza de Congelación del Impuesto a la Propiedad para Personas Mayores
• Ordenanza de Autoridad de Tránsito para asumir las funciones de tránsito de la comisión policial
• Designación de Jefferson Place como camino retrasada hasta estudio topográfico de mediados de julio
• Cambio de hora de reunión del RTM de 8:00 PM a 7:30 PM

Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter Commission

La reunión de la Comisión del Refugio de Animales Dan Cosgrove programada para el 16 de junio de 2026 ha sido cancelada. No se discutirán ni decidirán asuntos.

Fair Rent Commission

Esta reunión especial de la Fair Rent Commission revisará dos quejas actuales presentadas por Bailey y Mott contra Pyramid Real Estate Group. La comisión también aprobará las actas de mayo y discutirá las próximas fechas de reuniones.

• Revisión de la queja de Bailey contra Pyramid Real Estate Group
• Revisión de la queja de Mott contra Pyramid Real Estate Group
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de mayo
• Discusión de las próximas fechas de reuniones

The commission approved minutes from May 11th and May 27th, and discussed amending May 18th minutes. No rent disputes were decided; only procedural actions were taken.

• Approved May 11 and May 27 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled claims #26-15 and #26-16 for July 13 hearing (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

La Comisión de Humedales y Cursos de Agua revisará un proyecto de construcción comercial y una solicitud de garaje residencial. El organismo también llevará a cabo varias audiencias de causa probable con respecto a la eliminación no autorizada de vegetación y el relleno de humedales.

• 850 West Main St: división de lotes y construcción de edificio comercial
• 38 Acorn Rd: garaje independiente y pasillo cubierto
• Audiencias de aplicación para 23-33 School Ground Rd, 55 Meadow Wood Rd, 17 Dorr St y 337 East Main St
• 15 Pine Wood Rd: muro de contención y terraza
• 32 Woodside Dr: piscina sobre el suelo

The commission approved application IW-26-16 for a lot split and construction of a retail building at 850 West Main St, with conditions based on the staff report. An enforcement action for unauthorized clearing at 337 East Main St was upheld and modified to require a planting plan with 5-year monitoring and 85% survival rate. The May 28 minutes failed to be approved.

• Approved IW-26-16 lot split and retail building at 850 West Main St (4-1-0)
• Upheld and modified enforcement CC-26.05.03 at 337 East Main St with planting plan and monitoring (5-0)
• Failed to approve May 28, 2026 regular meeting minutes (3-1-0)
• Continued enforcement CC-25.12.01 and CC-26.05.01 to July 9, 2026
• Continued enforcement CC-26.05.02 to June 25, 2026
• No objection to agent approval for IW-26-20 at 15 Pine Wood Rd
• Received new application IW-26-22 for detached garage and breezeway at 38 Acorn Rd

East Shore Health Department

La Junta de Salud escuchará comentarios públicos, aprobará las actas de mayo de 2026 y recibirá presentaciones sobre el programa de pasantías de primavera y Familias Nutritivas. Los nuevos asuntos incluyen actualizaciones sobre financiamiento de subvenciones, puestos vacantes y medidas de ahorro de costos. Los informes de los comités cubren la preparación del presupuesto para el año fiscal 2027-2028 y un contrato de negociación colectiva pendiente. El Director informará sobre salud ambiental, preparación para emergencias, educación y actividades de enfermería.

• Discusión del presupuesto de ESHD para el año fiscal 2027-2028
• Actualización sobre las negociaciones del contrato de negociación colectiva
• Actualizaciones sobre financiamiento de subvenciones
• Medidas de ahorro de costos y revisión de gastos
• Planificación del retiro del personal/junta para el otoño de 2026

Branford Housing Authority

La Autoridad de Vivienda de Branford está celebrando una reunión especial para evaluar el desempeño de DeMarco Property Management. Este es el único punto en la agenda.

• Revisión del desempeño de DeMarco Property Management

Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library

El comité de la Biblioteca Conmemorativa Willoughby Wallace discutirá los planes de lectura de verano y un nuevo miembro de la junta. El grupo también está revisando varias políticas internas y poniéndose al día con las actas pendientes de reuniones.

• Revisión de la declaración de misión de la biblioteca
• Revisión del protocolo para animales de servicio
• Revisión de la política de relación entre la junta y el bibliotecario
• Planificación del programa de lectura de verano

The Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library Committee approved minutes from March and May 2026 meetings and affirmed the Mission Statement and Service Animal Protocol with a formatting correction. Approval of April minutes was deferred, and review of the Library Board-Librarian Relationship Policy was postponed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 11, 2026 minutes (Dargan, Pfaff)
• Approved May 13, 2026 minutes (Dargan, Buchanan)
• Deferred April 8, 2026 minutes approval due to insufficient attending members
• Affirmed Mission Statement
• Affirmed Service Animal Protocol with formatting correction (removed Unruly Behavior Protocol text)
• Deferred review of Library Board-Librarian Relationship Policy to future meeting

RTM

La Reunión de Representantes de la Ciudad considerará establecer una Autoridad de Tránsito para asumir poderes de la Junta de Comisionados de Policía, crear un Congelamiento de Impuestos a la Propiedad para Personas Mayores para propietarios calificados, y aprobar una transferencia presupuestaria de $99,431 para la reubicación de Obras Públicas. También en la agenda hay una extensión de arrendamiento por un año con Zambelli Fireworks en Stony Creek Quarry, transferencias presupuestarias para Shoreline Adult Education y la Comisión de Conservación, y la designación de Jefferson Place como una carretera municipal.

• Establecer una Autoridad de Tránsito para manejar asuntos de tráfico, asumiendo poderes de la Junta de Comisionados de Policía
• Crear una ordenanza de Congelamiento de Impuestos a la Propiedad para Personas Mayores para propietarios calificados
• Aprobar transferencia de $99,431 de la contingencia para costos de reubicación temporal de Obras Públicas
• Extensión de arrendamiento por un año para Zambelli Fireworks en Stony Creek Quarry (Parcela A)
• Transferir $15,250 de servicios de compra de Shoreline Adult Education a salarios y beneficios certificados

The RTM unanimously approved a resolution committing Branford to participate in a regional household waste collection center from July 2026 to June 2029. They also approved three FY26 budget transfers, including for Shoreline Adult Education, Conservation Commission, and general town operations, and extended the lease with Zambelli Fireworks for Stony Creek Quarry Parcel A. Several proposed ordinances were re-referred to committees for further review.

• Approved regional household waste collection center commitment (unanimous)
• Approved Shoreline Adult Education budget transfer ($15,250) (unanimous)
• Approved Conservation Commission budget transfer ($900) (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Director budget transfer ($99,431) (unanimous)
• Approved one-year lease extension with Zambelli Fireworks (unanimous)
• Re-referred Traffic Authority ordinance to committee (unanimous)
• Re-referred Jefferson Place town road designation petition (unanimous)
• Re-referred Senior Property Tax Freeze ordinance (unanimous)

James Blackstone Memorial Library

La Junta de Fideicomisarios se reunirá para realizar la revisión anual del Director de la Biblioteca en sesión ejecutiva. La junta también votará sobre la elección de oficiales para el año fiscal 2027 y la reelección de dos fideicomisarios para segundos mandatos.

• Revisión anual del desempeño del Director de la Biblioteca
• Elección de oficiales para el año fiscal 2027, incluyendo a la Presidenta Janice Kochanowski
• Reelección de los Fideicomisarios Larry Greenberg y Lisa Zwack para los períodos 2027-2030
• Resumen del Evento de Trituración (Shred Event)

The board approved the appointment of Larry Greenberg and Lisa Zwack for second terms (2027-2030) and accepted the slate of FY2027 executive officers. The library director's annual review was approved in executive session. The May minutes were adopted as presented.

• Appointed Larry Greenberg and Lisa Zwack to second trustee terms (2027-2030)
• Accepted FY2027 Executive Officer slate: President Kochanowski, VP Gavejian, Treasurer Greenberg, Asst. Treasurer Levine, Secretary Zwack
• Approved Library Director Katy McNicol's annual review (executive session)
• Approved May meeting minutes as presented

Center Revitalization Review Board

La Junta de Revisión de Revitalización del Centro de la Ciudad está revisando una serie de modificaciones de propiedades y cambios de uso en el centro de la ciudad. La junta considerará enmiendas al mapa de usos permitidos y excepciones especiales para operaciones comerciales. También están en la agenda varios permisos de letreros y actualizaciones de infraestructura.

• Enmienda al mapa para 17-29 South Main St para permitir Servicio Personal, Médico y Recreación Interior
• Excepción especial para Maker Space y permiso de letrero en 554-560 Main St
• Cambio de uso a Clínica Dental y permiso de letrero en 978-1004 Main St
• Revisión de estructura accesoria para 255 North Main St
• Actualizaciones de iluminación para propiedades municipales en 1019 Main Street y 300 Harrison Avenue

The Town Center Revitalization Review Board reviewed seven applications and unanimously recommended approval for six, with conditions for some, and tabled one. The board recommended a zoning permit for an accessory structure at 255 North Main St., subject to natural color blending. All other recommendations were forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission or Zoning Permit approval.

• Approved May 13 meeting minutes (3-0-2)
• Recommended accessory structure at 255 No Main St. (unanimous)
• Recommended PDD use addition at 17-29 So Main St. (unanimous)
• Recommended sign/change of use at 554-560 Main St. (unanimous)
• Recommended sign/change of use at 978-1004 Main St. with blade sign mockup condition (unanimous)
• Recommended sign at 52-58 Maple St. (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of 53 Hopson Ave. to July 2026 (unanimous)
• Recommended lighting updates at 1019 Main St. & 300 Harrison Ave. with white fixture condition (unanimous)

Board of Recreation

La Junta de Recreación celebrará una reunión regular con actualizaciones del director y del subdirector sobre instalaciones, programas y servicios para personas mayores. Los asuntos pendientes incluyen dotación de personal, Biblioteca Blackstone y Mercado Stony Creek, seguido de una presentación de Girl Scout en nuevos asuntos. El comentario público está limitado a cinco minutos por orador.

• Presentación de Girl Scout
• Discusión sobre personal
• Actualización de la Biblioteca Blackstone
• Actualización del Mercado Stony Creek
• Actualizaciones sobre instalaciones y proyectos

The board unanimously approved a Girl Scout Troop 60391 proposal to build a Dog Toy Library at Short Beach Dog Park, with the troop working with Branford Parks, Recreation & Senior Services. The board also discussed the Stony Creek Farmers Market but took no new action, reaffirming previous decisions. Staff promotions and hires were noted, and the Foote Park Playground project nears completion.

• Approved Girl Scout Dog Toy Library proposal (unanimous)
• Promoted Ricky DiRago to Program Supervisor
• Hired Joe Carbone as Program Coordinator
• Tabled Stony Creek Farmers Market, no new action taken
• Motion to approve 5/13/2026 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned at 6:49 PM (unanimous)

Water Pollution Control Authority

La Water Pollution Control Authority votará sobre el nombramiento de Gino Carrano como Superintendente Interino de la instalación de tratamiento y aprobará una transferencia de $25,000 de la cuenta de consultoría a la cuenta de horas extra. También considerarán solicitudes de acceso al alcantarillado para dos propiedades y nombrarán a un miembro para un equipo del proyecto de resiliencia.

• Nombramiento de Gino Carrano como Superintendente Interino de la Water Pollution Control Facility
• Transferencia de $25,000 de la Cuenta de Consultoría (21043030 533280) a la Cuenta de Horas Extra (21043030 518000)
• Solicitudes de acceso al alcantarillado: WPCA-26-6 en 45 So. Main St y WPCA-26-7 en 81-111 Commercial Pkwy
• Nombramiento de un miembro de la WPCA al equipo de la Fase II del Proyecto de Resiliencia

Water Pollution Control Authority

La Autoridad considerará nombrar a Gino Carrano como Superintendente Interino y seleccionar a un miembro para el equipo de la Fase II del Proyecto de Resiliencia. La reunión también incluye revisiones de solicitudes de acceso a alcantarillado y varias transferencias de cuentas entre cuentas de consultoría, horas extra y químicos.

• Nombramiento de Gino Carrano como Superintendente Interino
• Nombramiento de un miembro de WPCA para el equipo de la Fase II del Proyecto de Resiliencia
• Transferencia de $25,000 de la cuenta de Consultoría a la cuenta de Horas Extra
• Transferencia de $8,000 de la cuenta de Consultoría a la cuenta de Químicos
• Solicitudes de acceso a alcantarillado para 45 So. Main St y 81-111 Commercial Pkwy

Shellfish Commission

La Branford Shellfish Commission se reunirá para aprobar actas, revisar solicitudes de muelles y proyectos de impacto en lechos de mariscos, y recibir actualizaciones sobre actividad de permisos, presupuesto, cumplimiento y cobros de arrendamientos. Se ha programado un foro público. La reunión incluye temas de negocios antiguos y nuevos.

• Revisar solicitudes de muelles y proyectos de impacto en lechos de mariscos
• Informe de presupuesto
• Informe de cumplimiento
• Actualización sobre cobros de arrendamientos
• Actividad de permisos

The Commission unanimously approved a pre-submission consultation form for a floating dock at 65 Linden Ave, determining no impact on shellfish areas. They voted to keep the regular 5:00 PM meeting time and set a clam stocking date of June 20. Lease renewals totaling $9,545.75 were processed, and the Commission agreed to retain a $10 non-resident daily fee as a multi-day pass.

• Approved pre-submission floating dock at 65 Linden Ave (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 10, 2026 (unanimous)
• Retained 5:00 PM meeting start time (unanimous)
• Set clam stocking date for June 20, 2026
• Agreed to retain $10 non-resident daily fee as multi-day pass

Public Building Commission

La Public Building Commission considerará aprobar dos posibles órdenes de cambio para el proyecto de renovación de Police Headquarters y revisar facturas de trabajos de construcción. El organismo también recibirá actualizaciones sobre el proyecto y el reemplazo del techo y tragaluz de Branford High School.

• Aprobar PCO #145 Infraestructura de Muro de Video de Despacho por $27,695.49
• Aprobar PCO #159 Bordillo de Salida Pública por $19,347.11
• Aprobar Downes Construction Requisición de Mayo de 2026 #016 por $206,645.31
• Aprobar CSG Enmienda #1 por $1,068.58
• Aprobar Antinozzi Associates Factura #971845672 por $2,600

Public Building Commission

La Comisión de Edificios Públicos recibirá actualizaciones sobre el proyecto de Police Headquarters de parte de los contratistas Downes Construction y Jacunski Humes. Considerarán dos órdenes de cambio que suman $47,042.60 y aprobarán una factura de $206,645.31. También se revisará la actualización del proyecto BHS Roof and Skylight Replacement y una enmienda de $1,068.58.

• PCO #145 Infraestructura de videowall de despacho: $27,695.49
• PCO #159 Bordillo de salida pública: $19,347.11
• Requisición de Downes Construction de mayo de 2026: $206,645.31
• CSG Enmienda #1: $1,068.58
• Facturas de CSG y Antinozzi Associates por un total de $5,774.29

Clean Energy Ad Hoc Committee

El Comité Ad Hoc de Energía Limpia discutirá las actualizaciones de proyectos sobre el bosque Miyawaki, las iniciativas solares, el programa HeatSmart, Parkside II y la Red de Energía Térmica. También planificarán el Sun Day Branford y fijarán el día de la reunión mensual.

• Actualización del proyecto del bosque Miyawaki
• Actualización del proyecto solar
• Actualización del programa HeatSmart (puede incluir bombas de calor, paneles solares, baterías)
• Actualización del proyecto Parkside II
• Actualización del proyecto de la Red de Energía Térmica

Branford Bicycle Pedestrian Ad Hoc Advisory Committee

El Comité Asesor Ad Hoc de Bicicletas y Peatones de Branford discutirá la próxima audiencia pública sobre la propiedad Cooke en 596, 612 y 616 East Main Street, programada para el 23 de junio de 2026. El comité también planea revisar las reparaciones de aceras, actualizar sobre Safe Routes to School y organizar voluntarios para el Branford Festival.

• Audiencia pública sobre la propiedad Cooke en 596, 612, 616 East Main Street el 23 de junio de 2026
• Revisión de solicitudes específicas de reparación de aceras a través de Google Form
• Actualización sobre el programa Safe Routes to School
• Se necesitan voluntarios para el stand del Branford Festival el 19 de junio
• Discusión sobre accesibilidad y mejoras de las paradas de autobús

Board of Police Commissioners - Traffic Committee Agenda

The Board of Police Commissioners Traffic Committee discutirá varias solicitudes de residentes para mejoras de calmado de tráfico y seguridad. El comité evaluará estudios de velocidad, restricciones de estacionamiento y cambios en intersecciones para mejorar el acceso de vehículos de emergencia y la seguridad peatonal.

• Estudio de velocidad y posibles reductores de velocidad en Linden Ave
• Instalación de monitor de velocidad vial en Valley Brook Road
• Problemas de congestión y estacionamiento con valet en Route 142 y Court Street (Rosso Vino)
• Señales propuestas de 'Prohibido Estacionar' en un lado de Spring Rock Road
• Parada de 4 direcciones propuesta en Short Rocks Road y Old Mill Plain Road

Board of Police Commissioners

La Junta de Comisionados de Policía discutirá y potencialmente actuará sobre varias solicitudes relacionadas con el tráfico de los residentes, incluyendo estudios de velocidad, medidas de calmado de tráfico y restricciones de estacionamiento. También recibirán la visión general del presupuesto del jefe y el informe estadístico mensual.

• Solicitud de estudio de velocidad de tráfico y reductores de velocidad en Linden Ave
• Solicitud de monitor de velocidad en Valley Brook Road (acordado en la reunión del 9 de marzo)
• Problemas de tráfico en la intersección de Route 142 y Court Street debido al estacionamiento con valet del restaurante Rosso Vino
• Solicitud de no estacionar en un lado de Spring Rock Road para el acceso de vehículos de emergencia
• Solicitud de alto de 4 direcciones en la intersección de Short Rocks Road y Old Mill Plain Road

RTM Public Services Committee

La reunión programada del Comité de Servicios Públicos del RTM de Branford para el 4 de junio de 2026 ha sido cancelada. Este es un aviso de procedimiento sin elementos sustanciales en la agenda.

• Aviso de cancelación de reunión
• Fecha programada: 4 de junio de 2026
• Ubicación: Community House, 46 Church Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

La Planning & Zoning Commission llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre dos solicitudes de excepción especial. Una es para una ocupación doméstica importante en 19-25 Fairlawn Avenue. La otra es para nivelación para permitir la construcción de un edificio comercial en 850 West Main Street.

• Excepción especial para ocupación doméstica importante en 19-25 Fairlawn Avenue (Jonathan Morasutti)
• Excepción especial para nivelación en 850 West Main St para construcción de edificio comercial (SBC Real Estate Group)

Planning & Zoning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre varias solicitudes, incluyendo excepciones especiales para una estructura accesoria de gran tamaño y una ocupación principal del hogar en 19-25 Fairlawn Avenue, y una subdivisión y nivelación para un edificio comercial en 850 West Main Street. Los asuntos anteriores incluyen una enmienda al mapa de zonificación continuada para cambiar 7 y 9 Indian Neck Avenue de R3 a Distrito de Uso Mixto. Otros elementos incluyen un cambio de uso a comercio limitado en 1064 Main Street y un plan de sitio costero para una nueva casa en 14 Forest Street.

• Audiencia pública: Excepción especial para estructura accesoria de gran tamaño en 19-25 Fairlawn Ave (PZ 26-14)
• Audiencia pública: Excepción especial para ocupación principal del hogar en 19-25 Fairlawn Ave (PZ 26-17)
• Audiencia pública: Subdivisión de 2 lotes en 850 West Main St (SUB 26-2)
• Audiencia pública: Excepción especial para nivelación para edificio comercial en 850 West Main St (PZ 26-15)
• Continuado: Enmienda al mapa de zonificación para 7 & 9 Indian Neck Ave de R3 a Distrito de Uso Mixto (PZ 26-13)

Planning & Zoning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación de Branford llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre varias solicitudes, incluida una enmienda al mapa de zonificación para cambiar 7 y 9 Indian Neck Avenue de R3 a Distrito de Uso Mixto, una subdivisión en 850 West Main Street, y excepciones especiales para estructuras sobredimensionadas, ocupaciones en el hogar y un edificio comercial. Los asuntos antiguos incluyen la discusión continua sobre la enmienda de Indian Neck Avenue y otras excepciones especiales para un hospital, comercio y planes de sitios costeros. Los nuevos asuntos presentan solicitudes para un camión de café, estudio/galería de arte y modificaciones para carga de vehículos eléctricos.

• Enmienda al mapa de zonificación para 7 y 9 Indian Neck Ave de R3 a Distrito de Uso Mixto
• Subdivisión de 2 lotes en 850 West Main St para edificio comercial
• Excepción especial para hospital en 596,612,616 East Main St
• Excepción especial para camión de café de comida rápida en 235 North Main St
• Excepción especial para estudio/galería de arte en 554-560 Main St

The commission unanimously approved two special exceptions for Jonathan Morasutti: an oversized accessory structure (PZ 26-14) and a major home occupation (PZ 26-17) at 19-25 Fairlawn Avenue. The True North Capital LLC application to rezone 7-9 Indian Neck Avenue from R3 to Mixed Use District was withdrawn. Other applications were continued or set for future hearings.

• Approved oversized accessory structure special exception PZ 26-14 (7-0)
• Approved major home occupation special exception PZ 26-17 (7-0)
• Withdrawn: Zoning Map Amendment for 7-9 Indian Neck Ave (PZ 26-13)
• Continued: 2-lot subdivision (SUB 26-2) and grading special exception (PZ 26-15) at 850 West Main St to June 23
• Set public hearings for June 23: PZ 26-20 (1032-1064 Main St), PZ 26-18 (596-616 East Main St), PZ 26-21 (16 Business Park Dr), PZ 26-23 (17-29 South Main St)
• Approved May 21, 2026 minutes as written

Planning & Zoning Commission

La Planning & Zoning Commission aprobó dos excepciones especiales en 19-25 Fairlawn Avenue: una por una estructura accesoria de gran tamaño y otra por una ocupación en el hogar, ambas con condiciones.

• Solicitud #26-14: Excepción especial para estructura accesoria de gran tamaño aprobada con condiciones.
• Solicitud #26-17: Excepción especial para ocupación en el hogar aprobada con condiciones.

Stony Creek Architectural Review Board

La junta se reunirá para escuchar una presentación de Branford Land Trust. Los miembros también discutirán posibles cambios a las regulaciones de zonificación locales.

• Presentación de Branford Land Trust
• Discusión de revisiones de regulaciones de zonificación

RTM Ways and Means Committee

El RTM Ways & Means Committee está considerando una solicitud del Director de Finanzas para transferir $99,431 de fondos de contingencia para cubrir costos en comunicaciones, adquisiciones tecnológicas, servicios adquiridos, reparaciones y mantenimiento, alquiler de equipos y otros suministros. La reunión se llevará a cabo solo por Zoom.

• $10,182 a la cuenta de Comunicaciones
• $11,209 a Adquisiciones Tecnológicas
• $34,000 a Otros Servicios Adquiridos
• $38,600 a Reparaciones y Mantenimiento
• $4,840 a Alquiler de Equipos

The committee approved a request to transfer $99,431 from the Contingency account to cover costs of the unplanned move of Public Works to East Industrial Road. Funds were allocated to communications, technology acquisitions, purchased services, repairs & maintenance, equipment rental, and supplies. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

• Approved $99,431 transfer from Contingency for Public Works move (4-0)

Open Space Commission

La Comisión de Espacios Abiertos de Branford discutirá el estado de las propiedades en Hilltop Road y Brushy Plain Road, una solicitud de subvención para la reforestación de Supply Pond, y un futuro proyecto de repoblación de peces con DEEP. También recibirán actualizaciones sobre senderos, ubicaciones de pasarelas y una página de Facebook.

• Estado de las propiedades en Hilltop Road y Brushy Plain Road
• Solicitud de subvención para la reforestación de Supply Pond
• Futuro repoblación de peces – Discusión con DEEP
• Actualización del sendero de Red Rock Road
• Ubicaciones pendientes de pasarelas – DeLeo, Red Hill Road

The Open Space Commission approved a purchase order for new boardwalks at DeLeo Field and Red Hill Road. Residents raised concerns about a new hiking trail at Red Rock Road, which the Commission addressed by planning further discussions with property owners. The warden reported completing maintenance tasks including dismantling fire pits and removing blow downs. The Commission also discussed pending property acquisitions and a reforestation grant application.

• Issued purchase order for new boardwalks at DeLeo and Red Hill Road
• Dismantled and cleaned out two fire pits at Beacon Hill property
• Removed multiple blow downs at Knocker's Hole and Supply Ponds
• Discussed and agreed to reconsider fish stocking after DEEP consultation
• Planned to bring goats for clearing at Red Rock Road trail in 4-6 weeks

Fireworks Committee

La reunión regular del Fireworks Committee del 3 de junio de 2026 ha sido cancelada. Se ha programado una reunión especial para el 21 de abril de 2026 a las 7:00 PM.

• Reunión del 3 de junio cancelada
• Reunión especial programada para el 21 de abril de 2026

Economic Development Commission

Esta reunión consiste principalmente en trámites procesales e informes regulares. La comisión revisará solicitudes de demolición y recibirá actualizaciones del personal municipal y de la Chamber of Commerce.

• Revisión de solicitudes de demolición

The Economic Development Commission reported that the RTM approved its FY 26/27 budget of $79,600. Staff updates included awaiting state approval for Encompass Health, progress on East Industrial Rd reconstruction, and multiple Planning & Zoning applications. No demolition applications were received.

• Approved FY 26/27 budget at $79,600 (RTM approval)
• Approved May meeting minutes unanimously

Conservation and Environment Commission

La Comisión de Conservación y Medio Ambiente de Branford aprobará las actas de mayo, discutirá la correspondencia sobre la certificación SustainableCT y las protecciones del arenque, revisará un cuestionario del Departamento de Planificación y considerará el presupuesto del año fiscal 2025-26 hasta la fecha y su presentación a la Board of Finance. También discutirán una oportunidad de subvención de Prácticas Forestales Resilientes, continuarán con asuntos sobre permisos costeros, control de plantas invasoras y otros proyectos. Los informes incluyen la adquisición de espacios abiertos, donaciones a la biblioteca, informes de derrames y el Plan de Resiliencia Costera. Otros asuntos incluyen la Expansión del Aeropuerto Tweed.

• Certificación Bronze de SustainableCT otorgada
• Oportunidad de subvención de Prácticas Forestales Resilientes
• Presupuesto acumulado para FY2025-26 y presentación al BOF
• Permisos de proyectos costeros y negocios continuos
• Discusión sobre la Expansión del Aeropuerto Tweed

The Commission unanimously approved proceeding with an application for the Resilient Forestry Practices Grant (due August). They also approved spending up to $250 on meadow plugs and up to $200 on pollinator pathway printing. The previous month's minutes were approved 6-2, with two abstentions.

• Approved proceeding with Resilient Forestry Practices Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved spending up to $250 on plugs for meadow at Early Learning Center (unanimous)
• Approved spending up to $200 on printing pollinator pathway resources for Branford Festival (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2026 (6-2, Aspland and Sweeney abstaining)

BOE - Policy Committee

El Branford Board of Education Policy Committee se reunirá para revisar las políticas del distrito. Los miembros discutirán actualizaciones de los protocolos de seguridad escolar, los procedimientos de transferencia de partidas presupuestarias, el código de ética y las pautas de búsqueda e incautación de estudiantes. El comité podría votar sobre estos cambios de políticas durante la reunión.

• Policy 1600: School Security and Safety
• Policy 3100: Budget Procedures and Line Item Transfers
• Policy 4000: Code of Ethics
• Policy 5075: Search and Seizure

BOE - Policy Committee

El Comité de Políticas de la Junta de Educación de Branford revisará las revisiones propuestas a cuatro políticas: Seguridad Escolar y Protección (1600), Procedimientos Presupuestarios de la Junta y Transferencias entre Partidas (3100), Código de Ética (4000) y Registro e Incautación (5075). Estos cambios abordan la identificación de empleados, categorías presupuestarias y límites de transferencia, conflictos de interés en tutorías privadas y el uso de detectores de metales por parte del personal de seguridad.

• Política 1600: agrega credenciales de identificación para empleados y reglas de acceso a edificios para la seguridad escolar
• Política 3100: actualiza las categorías presupuestarias; se requiere aprobación de la Junta para transferencias superiores a $25,000 entre códigos de objetos principales
• Política 4000: prohíbe a los empleados ofrecer tutorías privadas a estudiantes sobre los cuales tienen autoridad profesional
• Política 5075: permite al personal de seguridad escolar realizar registros y agrega detectores de metales manuales a los dispositivos de detección autorizados

BOE - Policy Committee

El Policy Committee discutirá y posiblemente tomará medidas sobre cuatro políticas específicas del distrito. Estas revisiones cubren procedimientos financieros, compras, ética y protocolos de búsqueda e incautación de estudiantes.

• Policy 3100: Budget Procedures and Line Item Transfers
• Policy 3500: Purchasing
• Policy 4000: Code of Ethics
• Policy 5075: Search and Seizure

BOE - Policy Committee

El Comité de Políticas de la Junta de Educación de Branford revisará y discutirá varias políticas, incluyendo seguridad escolar, procedimientos presupuestarios, adquisiciones, código de ética y registro/incautación. Se invita al público a comentar. El comité podría tomar medidas sobre las actualizaciones de políticas.

• Revisión de la Política 1600 – Seguridad y Protección Escolar
• Revisión de la Política 3100 – Procedimientos Presupuestarios y Transferencias de Partidas
• Revisión de la Política 3500 – Adquisiciones
• Revisión de la Política 4000 – Código de Ética
• Revisión de la Política 5075 – Registro e Incautación

Board of Selectmen

La Junta de Selectmen votará sobre la venta de un bote de policía de 1999 a través de GovDeals, la transferencia de tres parcelas propiedad del municipio valoradas en $54,300 al Branford Land Trust, y la aprobación de un permiso de alcohol para dos eventos en el Community Center. También considerarán redesignaciones al Green Committee, Elderly Services y la Inland Wetlands Commission, además de nuevas designaciones a varias juntas.

• Bote de policía (Boston Whaler 1999 con dos motores Yamaha) para ser listado en GovDeals
• Transferir 54 Sunset Road ($24,600), Sunset Beach Road ($21,900) y 291 East Main Street ($7,800) al Branford Land Trust
• Exención para servir cerveza y vino en Focus Group (29 de junio) y Happy Hours (29 de julio de 2026)
• Redesignaciones: Green Committee (3 miembros), Elderly Services (2), Inland Wetlands (2)
• Nuevas designaciones al Bicycle Pedestrian Committee, miembro suplente de Inland Wetlands y Willoughby Wallace Library

Board of Education

La Junta de Educación de Branford discutirá y votará sobre el contrato del superintendente después de una sesión ejecutiva, revisará las proyecciones de matrícula, considerará las primeras lecturas de políticas sobre seguridad escolar, procedimientos presupuestarios y más. La junta también votará sobre el calendario escolar 2027-2028, un viaje de campo de porristas y una propuesta de artista residente.

• Votación sobre el contrato del superintendente después de la sesión ejecutiva
• Actualización de la proyección de matrícula para las Escuelas Públicas de Branford
• Primera lectura de políticas: Seguridad Escolar (1600), Procedimientos Presupuestarios (3100), Código de Ética (4000), Registro/Incautación (5075)
• Aprobación del calendario escolar 2027-2028
• Actualización de Kelly Services (dotación de personal)

Board of Education

La Junta de Educación está revisando las proyecciones de inscripción a 10 años para las Escuelas Públicas de Branford. El modelo medio proyecta que la inscripción de PK-12 se mantendrá bastante plana, con un promedio de alrededor de 2,430 estudiantes durante la próxima década. Se espera que los grados primarios e intermedios tengan ligeros aumentos, mientras que la inscripción en la escuela secundaria se proyecta que disminuya aproximadamente un 10% (80 estudiantes). Las proyecciones se basan en las condiciones del mercado inmobiliario, las tasas de natalidad y los patrones de migración, considerándose el modelo medio como el más probable.

• El modelo medio proyecta una inscripción plana (-1%) durante la próxima década
• La inscripción en la escuela secundaria se proyecta que decline en aproximadamente 80 estudiantes (-10%)
• El desarrollo multifamiliar Star Deluxe generó solo 7 estudiantes en 188 unidades
• La migración neta hacia afuera en la Escuela Secundaria Branford alcanzó -25 estudiantes en el año escolar 2025-26
• La inscripción de K-4 varía por escuela: Murphy ES disminuye un 3%, Sliney aumenta un 5%, Tisko aumenta un 4%

Board of Education

La Junta de Educación de Branford votará sobre el contrato del superintendente después de una sesión ejecutiva, aprobará el calendario escolar 2027-2028 y considerará varios cambios de políticas, incluidos los procedimientos presupuestarios y de compras. También actuarán sobre un contrato de un año con Kelly Services para personal suplente y una enmienda al contrato de transporte, además de un acuerdo de subvención con Zum.

• Votación del Contrato del Superintendente
• Aprobación del calendario escolar 2027-2028
• Contrato de un año con Kelly Services (personal suplente)
• Enmienda del Contrato de Transporte
• Acuerdo de Subvención con Zum

Board of Education

La Junta revisará las proyecciones de inscripción y votará sobre el calendario escolar 2027-2028. Los miembros también considerarán varias políticas nuevas sobre seguridad escolar, presupuesto y ética. La reunión concluye con una votación sobre el contrato del Superintendente después de una sesión ejecutiva.

• Votación sobre el contrato del Superintendente
• Aprobación del Calendario Escolar 2027-2028
• Contrato de un año con Kelly Services
• Enmiendas al Contrato de Transporte
• Acuerdo de Subvención con Zum

RTM Administrative Services Committee

La reunión regular del RTM Administrative Services Committee programada para June 2, 2026 ha sido cancelada. No se llevará a cabo ninguna actividad.

Human Services Board

Esta es una reunión de procedimiento de la Junta de Servicios Humanos de Branford. La agenda incluye la aprobación de actas, actualizaciones sobre ingresos, servicios clínicos y sociales, relaciones públicas/recaudación de fondos, y un informe del director. No se enumeran decisiones específicas ni elementos significativos.

The meeting lacked a quorum, so no minutes were approved and no substantive decisions were made. The board reviewed the Operating Vision Plan for possible updates but took no action. The July meeting was cancelled for summer.

Conservation and Environment Commission

El Subcomité del Pollinator Pathway de la Comisión de Conservación y Medio Ambiente de Branford discutirá métodos para alentar a los residentes a adoptar plantas nativas, reducir pesticidas, eliminar especies invasoras y convertir céspedes en hábitat. También establecerán un calendario de reuniones regular.

• Discutir formas de inspirar a los residentes a seguir las pautas del Pollinator Pathway
• Establecer un calendario de reuniones regular

The subcommittee decided to organize a fall Garden Tour showcasing pollinator-friendly gardens and to relaunch the Pollinator Pathway with a film screening of 'The Extraordinary Caterpillar' possibly in August, pending library availability. No decision was made on a regular meeting schedule.

• Approved Garden Tour for fall
• Approved film screening 'The Extraordinary Caterpillar' as kick-off event
• Tabled discussion on regular meeting schedule

RTM Education Committee

El Comité de Educación de RTM discutirá y potencialmente aprobará una transferencia de fondos de $15,250 para Shoreline Adult Education desde servicios de compra a salarios certificados y beneficios para empleados. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de actas anteriores y elementos de procedimiento.

• Aprobar transferencia: $15,250 de Purchase Services (25448100-533500) a Salaries-Certified ($15,000) y Employee Benefits ($250)

The RTM Education Committee approved a transfer of $15,250.50 from Purchase Services to Salary Certified and Employee Benefits for Shoreline Adult Education due to certified teachers replacing independent contractors. The motion passed unanimously. The committee also approved the minutes from the April 26, 2026 meeting.

• Approved $15,250.50 transfer for Shoreline Adult Education (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 26, 2026 meeting

Inland Wetlands Commission

La Comisión de Humedales y Cursos de Agua Interiores revisará dos audiencias de causa justificada por remoción y nivelación no autorizada de vegetación. También considerarán solicitudes para la instalación de un canal de drenaje y una división de lote para un edificio comercial, y recibirán nuevas solicitudes para un muro de contención, una terraza y una piscina sobre el suelo. Las aprobaciones de agente para proyectos menores también están en la agenda.

• Audiencia de causa justificada por la remoción de vegetación adyacente al curso de agua en 23-33 School Ground Rd (CC-25.12.01)
• Audiencia de causa justificada por limpieza y tala de árboles en 337 East Main St (CC-26.05.03)
• División de lote y construcción de un edificio comercial en 850 West Main St (IW-26-16)
• Instalación de canal de drenaje en 509-545 East Main St & 6-12 Business Park Dr (IW-26-14)
• Aprobación de agente para reemplazo y ampliación de terraza en 96 Flax Mill Rd (IW-26-18)

The commission unanimously approved application IW-26-14 for installation of a swale at 509-545 East Main St and 6-12 Business Park Dr, subject to conditions including erosion controls, stormwater drainage structure inspection, and addition of a nine-inch Filtrexx sock. Other matters were continued to June 11, including enforcement cases and a retail building application.

• Approved IW-26-14 swale installation with conditions (unanimous)
• Continued IW-26-16 lot split and retail building to June 11
• Continued enforcement CC-25.12.01 (School Ground Rd) to June 11
• Continued enforcement CC-26.05.03 (East Main St) to June 11
• Received new applications IW-26-20 and IW-26-21 for agent approval
• Approved agent approvals for IW-26-19 and IW-26-18
• Approved May 14, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

La Comisión de Humedales Interiores llevará a cabo una audiencia de causa justificada por un caso de cumplimiento en 23-33 School Ground Rd respecto a la eliminación de vegetación no permitida y relleno. También revisarán varias solicitudes, incluyendo un edificio comercial en 850 West Main St y una instalación de zanja de drenaje en 509-545 East Main St. Nuevas solicitudes para un muro de contención, terraza y piscina sobre el suelo también están en la agenda.

• Audiencia de cumplimiento por eliminación de vegetación no permitida y nivelación en 23-33 School Ground Rd
• Revisión de IW-26-16: división de lote y construcción de edificio comercial en 850 West Main St
• Revisión continua de IW-26-14: instalación de zanja de drenaje en 509-545 East Main St y 6-12 Business Park Dr
• Nueva solicitud IW-26-20: muro de contención y terraza en 15 Pine Wood Rd
• Nueva solicitud IW-26-21: piscina sobre el suelo en 32 Woodside Dr

Board of Fire Commissioners

La reunión regular del Board of Fire Commissioners programada para el 28 de mayo de 2026 está cancelada. No se llevará a cabo ningún negocio.

Fireworks Committee

El Fireworks Committee está celebrando una reunión especial para aprobar las actas del 22 de abril de 2026, y discutir el cronograma de eventos, operaciones, selección de proveedores y presupuesto para los próximos espectáculos de fuegos artificiales.

• Aprobación de las Actas de la Reunión Especial (22 de abril de 2026)
• Discusión del Cronograma de Eventos
• Planificación de Operaciones
• Selección de Proveedores
• Revisión de Presupuesto

The Fireworks Committee noted the Board of Selectmen's approval of American Fireworks Display, LLC as the vendor. The 2026 budget was increased by $5,000 due to rising costs. Entertainment and vendors were confirmed. Previous meeting minutes were approved.

• Board of Selectmen approved bid process and selection of American Fireworks Display, LLC as vendor
• 2026 budget increased by $5,000 due to rising costs (4-0)
• Special meeting minutes from April 22, 2026 approved (4-0)
• Meeting adjourned (4-0)

Fair Rent Commission

La Comisión de Alquiler Justo de Branford falló sobre un aumento de alquiler propuesto de más del 12% en School Ground Park. Después de las audiencias, aprobó un aumento básico del 8.5% pero desestimó los cargos separados de agua y alcantarillado, estableciendo el alquiler mensual total en $644 por lote, incluida una tarifa de basura. La comisión también ordenó reparaciones para casas inclinadas y una señalización más clara de los lotes.

• Aumento básico de alquiler del 8.5% aprobado, cargo mensual total establecido en $644 por lote
• Cargos de servicios de agua y alcantarillado desestimados; solo se permite una tarifa de basura de $11/mes
• Propietario ordenado a instalar sistema de aguas pluviales y nivelar la casa inclinada para el inquilino Logan Vanacore en un plazo de 60 días
• Las esquinas de los lotes deben estar claramente marcadas antes del 1 de abril de 2027, o se considerará la suspensión del alquiler
• Los inquilinos con tanques de petróleo/queroseno pueden optar por no pagar la tarifa de seguro de $15/mes proporcionando su propio endoso

Fair Rent Commission

La Comisión de Alquiler Justo de Branford está realizando una reunión especial para deliberar y probablemente emitir órdenes en nueve casos de alquiler separados, todos presentados contra Pyramid (casos 26-5 al 26-13). Los comisionados revisarán cada caso y tomarán determinaciones.

• Deliberaciones sobre Vanacore vs Pyramid (caso 26-5)
• Deliberaciones sobre Grasso vs Pyramid (caso 26-6)
• Deliberaciones sobre Esposito vs Pyramid (caso 26-7)
• Deliberaciones sobre Worman vs Pyramid (caso 26-8)
• Deliberaciones sobre Moore vs Pyramid (caso 26-10)

The Branford Fair Rent Commission approved a monthly rent of $644 per lot with utility charges, ordered the owner to level an unlevel trailer within 60 days, and required compliance with lot-marking statutes using an existing survey. Tenants may provide their own insurance or pay a $15 fee. A tenant received rent credits totaling $644 over four months. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved monthly rent of $644 per lot (unanimous)
• Ordered owner to level and shore affected trailer within 60 days (unanimous)
• Ordered compliance with lot-marking using existing survey (unanimous)
• Approved insurance compliance option: either submit own certificate or pay $15 fee (unanimous)
• Granted tenant Eugene Geneocalewski $200 credit for June, July, August, and $44 credit for September (unanimous)
• Withdrew A/C regulation from landlord (unanimous)
• Required improved resident communications and notice of 24-hour answering service (unanimous)
• Required future violation notices to clearly identify violation and provide documentation access (unanimous)

BOE - Communication Committee

El Comité de Comunicación de la Junta de Educación de Branford discutirá el plan maestro de instalaciones. La reunión también incluye comentarios públicos y la aprobación de las actas anteriores.

• Discusión del plan maestro de instalaciones para Branford Public Schools

BOE - Committee Chair

Board of Education

La Junta de Educación de Branford considerará aprobar segundas lecturas de políticas sobre redes sociales y exenciones curriculares, así como las tarifas escolares para 2026-2027, la matrícula para no residentes y los precios de las comidas. La junta también votará sobre la modificación del presupuesto 2026-2027, las primeras lecturas de políticas sobre denuncia de abuso infantil y elegibilidad de estudiantes, y una solicitud de exención de instalaciones para fútbol juvenil.

• Segunda lectura de la Política 4750 sobre Redes Sociales
• Aprobar las tarifas del año escolar 2026-2027 y la matrícula para no residentes
• Aprobar los precios de las comidas del año escolar 2026-2027
• Primera lectura de la Política 4200 sobre Denuncia de Abuso o Negligencia Infantil
• Votar para modificar el presupuesto de la Junta de Educación 2026-2027

The Board of Education approved a 2026-2027 budget amendment, new school year fees and non-resident tuition, and established a naming committee for the BHS press box and WIS main gym. Additional approvals included policy readings and a facilities waiver for Branford Youth Football. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2026-2027 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved 2026-2027 school year fees and non-resident tuition (unanimous)
• Established naming committee for BHS press box and WIS main gym (unanimous)
• Approved Branford Youth Football facilities waiver (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of policies 4200, 5020, 6725 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of policies 4200, 5020, 6725 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 22, 2026 (unanimous)
• Added agenda item to establish naming committee (unanimous)

Board of Education

La Junta está realizando una segunda lectura de políticas revisadas y regulaciones administrativas sobre el uso de redes sociales por parte de los empleados. Las reglas definen límites entre cuentas personales y patrocinadas por el distrito y establecen pautas para mantener una conducta profesional en línea.

• Personnel Policy 4750 P: Directrices sobre el uso de redes sociales por parte de los empleados y derechos de la Primera Enmienda
• Personnel Regulation 4750 R: Reglas administrativas para redes sociales patrocinadas por el distrito
• Requisito de permiso del supervisor para usar redes sociales para actividades educativas o extracurriculares
• Prohibición de usar cuentas personales para comunicaciones grupales escolares
• Establecimiento de derechos de monitoreo para toda actividad en dispositivos y redes emitidos por el Distrito

Academy on the Green

La Comisión Academy on the Green revisará las actas de la secretaria y el informe del tesorero. Discutirán actualizaciones de reparaciones de edificios y cheques mensuales. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen una reunión con Josh Brooks sobre aprobaciones de presupuesto, reparaciones (bombillas, umbral, paredes, pintura), nueva iluminación exterior, ventanas, limpieza y devolución de la campana. También, emisión de una llave para la academia y revisión de un recorrido del Garden Club.

• Aprobaciones de presupuesto pendientes para reparaciones de edificios
• Reparaciones de edificios: bombillas, umbral, paredes, pintura
• Nueva iluminación exterior y ventanas pendientes
• Campana devuelta a la torre
• Emisión de llave para la academia y revisión del recorrido del Garden Club

The commission issued a building key to Britt Ryan and established a monthly inspection schedule for members. No financial approvals or major repair decisions were made, with discussion focused on future funding and restoration needs.

• Issued building key to Britt Ryan
• Set monthly building check schedule: Sue Winkel (Apr-Jul), Donald Gentile (Aug-Nov), Britt Ryan (Dec-Feb), Charles Miller (Mar-May)

Coastal Vulnerability Ad Hoc Working Group

The Coastal Vulnerability Working Group will discuss the status of BOF/RTM funding for the Sentient Things flood alert system and determine locations for the LIS sensor. They will also review the MyCoast app's surveillance locations, collaborate with nearby coastal communities on resilience, and discuss new zoning tools for retreat.

• Flood Alert System from Sentient Things: funding status and sensor location
• MyCoast App: review surveillance locations and satellite baselines
• Branford marshland resilience research: next steps after call with Sarah Crosby
• New zoning tools and strategic plan for retreat
• Nuisance Flooding Tide Wall pilot project: new contact with DEEP

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold an executive session to interview candidates for a lateral Firefighter/Paramedic position. Following that, they will consider making conditional offers for that position and for two full-time EMT positions from the current eligibility list.

• Executive session to interview Firefighter/Paramedic lateral candidates
• Conditional offer for Firefighter/Paramedic lateral hire
• Conditional offers for two full-time EMT positions

The Board unanimously approved extending a firefighter/paramedic position to Clayton Jerzyk and EMT positions to Dean Pogozelski and Dan Petroccio. The decision followed an executive session interview of the candidate. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved offer of FF/Paramedic position to Clayton Jerzyk (unanimous)
• Approved offers of EMT positions to Dean Pogozelski and Dan Petroccio (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 21, 2026, to consider a zoning map amendment that would change the designation of two properties at 7 and 9 Indian Neck Avenue from R3 (residential) to Mixed Use District. The applicants are True North Capital LLC and 9 Indian Neck Marine LLC.

• Application PZ #26-13 for Zoning Map Amendment
• Rezone 7 Indian Neck Ave from R3 to Mixed Use District
• Rezone 9 Indian Neck Ave from R3 to Mixed Use District
• Public hearing via remote technology at 7:00 PM

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission holds public hearings on a zoning map amendment for 7 & 9 Indian Neck Avenue (changing from R3 to Mixed Use District) and two special exceptions at 19-25 Fairlawn Avenue for an oversized accessory structure and a major home occupation. Old business includes a subdivision and grading special exception for a retail building at 850 West Main Street. New business covers special exceptions for business expansion at 1032-1064 Main Street, a hospital at 596-616 East Main Street, and a retail store at 16 Business Park Drive.

• Zoning map amendment: 7 & 9 Indian Neck Ave from R3 to Mixed Use District (PZ 26-13)
• Special exception: 19-25 Fairlawn Ave oversized accessory structure (PZ 26-14)
• Special exception: 19-25 Fairlawn Ave major home occupation (PZ 26-17)
• Old business: subdivision and retail building grading at 850 West Main St (SUB 26-2, PZ 26-15)
• Special exception: hospital with grading at 596,612,616 East Main St (PZ 26-18)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for 7 & 9 Indian Neck Ave to change from R3 residential to Mixed Use District, allowing commercial and residential units. Other public hearings address special exceptions for an oversized accessory structure and a major home occupation at 19-25 Fairlawn Ave. New business includes a special exception for a hospital at 596-616 East Main St, a retail store at 16 Business Park Drive, and a zoning regulation amendment for 17-29 South Main St. The commission will also discuss and possibly vote on solar power purchase agreements for Branford High School and the Police Department.

• Public hearing: zoning map amendment for 7 & 9 Indian Neck Ave from R3 to Mixed Use District
• Public hearing: special exception for oversized accessory structure at 19-25 Fairlawn Ave
• Public hearing: special exception for major home occupation at 19-25 Fairlawn Ave
• New business: special exception for hospital at 596-616 East Main St
• Discussion/vote: solar power purchase agreements for Branford High School and Police Department

The commission voted unanimously to make a positive referral for two solar power purchase agreements at Branford High School and the Branford Police Department. Public hearings on several applications were set or continued, including the Indian Neck Avenue zoning map amendment which was continued to the next meeting. The commission also consented to staff drafting zoning regulation changes to comply with House Bill 8002 and scheduled a special meeting for July 9, 2026.

• Approved minutes of May 7, 2026 (unanimous)
• Positive referral for Branford High School & Police Dept. solar agreements (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on Indian Neck Ave. zoning map amendment to next meeting
• Set public hearings for multiple applications on June 4, June 18, and July 9, 2026
• Consented to staff drafting zoning regulation changes for HB 8002 compliance
• Set special meeting for July 9, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission adopted positive reports on two CGS Section 8-24 referrals for solar power purchase agreements: one for Branford High School and one for the Police Department. No other actions were taken.

• Solar Power Purchase Agreement for Branford High School - Positive Report Adopted
• Solar Power Purchase Agreement for Branford Police Department - Positive Report Adopted

Community Forest Commission

The commission is meeting to discuss the outcomes of recent tree planting and seedling giveaway events. Members will also review the commission's legal powers and duties as defined in the Town Code.

• 2026 Spring tree planting review
• 2026 Tree Seedling Giveaway follow-up
• Review of Town Code Chapter 16 regarding CFC powers and duties

The commission discussed spring tree planting and a seedling giveaway. They assigned DeBell to find sites for leftover seedlings and all members volunteered to take pesticide-free yard signs. The meeting was procedural with no formal votes on substantive matters.

• Approved meeting start (5-0)
• Approved adjournment (5-0)
• All members volunteered for pesticide-free yard signs
• DeBell assigned to find BLT sites for leftover seedlings

Branford Housing Authority

The Branford Housing Authority will review and approve minutes from the last meeting, then discuss outstanding action items from past meetings. New action items include an inspection report and action plan, the status of mold in Unit A-4, and introduction of a new Resident Service Coordinator. Reports from the tenant commissioner, management, and finance will also be presented.

• Status of mold report in Unit A-4 and further action needed
• Vacancies in units A-1 and B-23, including plans to use Beacon List and advertising
• Dealing with documented lease violations and police reports
• Recruitment of a property manager
• Status of 2025/2026 ERAP subsidy submissions and 2025/2026 RSC grant

The Board approved Jenifer Svenlys to register for the 2026 Small Cities Program and pursue federal CDBG funds for long-term capital needs at Parkside Village II. Frustration was expressed over DeMarco Management's failure to submit reports or attend meetings for the second consecutive month. Other approvals included a raised garden bed and reimbursement for a resident service coordinator.

• Approved Jenifer Svenlys to register for 2026 Small Cities Program (unanimous)
• Approved raised garden bed for Building B (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement of $139.50 to Jen Foito for garden bed materials (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 24, 2026 (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on missing management and financial reports from DeMarco (pending)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss a personnel matter involving Officer A. Glifort in executive session, followed by a public vote on possible disciplinary action.

• Enter executive session for personnel matter involving Officer A. Glifort
• Public vote on possible disciplinary action

Parker Memorial Park Commission

The Parker Memorial Park Commission will discuss spring and summer maintenance tasks including lawn mowing, hedge trimming, and beach raking. They will also consider enforcement of prohibited activities, such as a 'No dogs' sign at Big Rock, and review reports on tree conditions, bathroom remodeling, and walkway installations. The meeting includes a budget report and correspondence on donations.

• Discuss spring/summer maintenance: mowing, hedge trimming, beach raking, bathroom cleaning
• Install 'No dogs' sign at Big Rock for enforcement of prohibited activities
• Review tree condition and 'volcano' mulching damage near Playscape
• Plan walkway from bocce court to Big Rock and new signage
• Consider bathroom remodeling and grill repairs via welding

The Commission discussed safety issues at the Playscape, swings, and grills, and determined to refer them to the Board of Recreation. No formal votes were taken; the meeting consisted of updates and assignments to Commissioners, primarily Commissioner Radulski.

• Safety issues at Playscape, swings, and grills referred to Board of Recreation
• Commissioner Radulski to contact donors about unreturned $50 check
• Commissioner Radulski to invite First Selectman to meet with Commission
• Commissioner Radulski to ask Parks Director Izzo to replace missing swing
• Updated park rules with e-bike info sent to Tax Assessor
• Commissioner Radulski to request Police Department patrol for after-sunset vehicle entry
• Commissioner Radulski to ask Town Engineer about speed-reducing strip and signage
• Commissioner Radulski to request Solid Waste Management Commission for lockable trash receptacle

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission will discuss researching a Harbor Management Plan, alternatives for harbor management association, and a draft form letter for inquiries. They will also consider a consultant search and set 2027 meeting dates.

• Discussion of Harbor Management Plan research
• Harbor management association alternatives
• Draft form letter for inquiries
• Consultant search

The Harbor Management Commission voted to request proposals from three consultants for drafting a Harbor Management Plan. They also set the 2027 meeting schedule and approved administrative items including a draft response letter for public inquiries. Discussion included mooring ball management, dredging, and local issues.

• Approved request for HMP proposals from Jeff Stedman, John Casey, Ted Sailor (unanimous)
• Approved 2027 meeting schedule: 3rd Wednesday monthly (unanimous)
• Approved previous minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sending agendas on Mondays before Wed meetings (unanimous)
• Volunteered Alex to draft form response letter (unanimous)
• Agreed to test Google Docs as document sharing platform (unanimous)

BOE - Teaching & Learning Committee

The Teaching & Learning Committee will discuss and potentially take action on student celebrations for the Class of 2026, focusing on their future plans. This is the main substantive item on the agenda.

• Discussion/action on Student Celebrations Class of '26: Future Plans

BOE - Policy Committee

The Branford Board of Education Policy Committee will consider revising three policies. The most significant change allows tuition-based enrollment for children of non-resident full-time employees. The committee will also update child abuse reporting procedures and parental access to curriculum materials.

• Policy 5020: establishes tuition-based enrollment for children of non-resident employees, contingent on space and staffing
• Policy 4200: updates child abuse reporting to align with state law and DCF training requirements
• Policy 6725: requires district to post curriculum objectives and scope online starting 2026-27 school year
• All revisions include cleaning up legal references and terminology

BOE - Policy Committee

The Branford Board of Education Policy Committee will discuss and potentially update three policies: child abuse or neglect reporting, student eligibility for attending Branford Public Schools, and parental access to instructional materials. Public comments will be taken before discussion.

• Discussion of Policy 4200: Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting
• Discussion of Policy 5020: Eligibility of Students to Attend
• Discussion of Policy 6725: Parental Access to Instructional Materials
• Public comments on any agenda item

BOE - Personnel & Finance

The Personnel & Finance Committee is recommending revisions to three school board policies. Policy 5020 would allow children of non-resident town employees to attend Branford schools on a tuition basis. Policies 4200 and 6725 update child abuse reporting and parental access to curriculum materials to reflect new state laws.

• Policy 5020: tuition-based enrollment for children of eligible non-resident employees, contingent on space and staffing
• Policy 4200: revise child abuse reporting procedures per DCF guidance and update terminology to 'School Climate Specialist'
• Policy 6725: require district to post curriculum objectives and scope/sequence online starting 2026-2027

BOE - Personnel & Finance

The Branford Board of Education's Personnel & Finance Committee will discuss the 2025/2026 monthly finance reports, the Board of Finance budget and reduction, transportation updates, fees and non-resident tuition, and meal prices. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and update session.

• Discussion of 2025/2026 monthly finance reports
• Board of Finance budget and reduction update
• Transportation update
• Fees and non-resident tuition review
• Meal prices discussion

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss settling pending tax appeals, approve a $35,000 fireworks contract, extend a lease with Zambelli Fireworks, and approve 20-year solar power purchase agreements with the Connecticut Green Bank for Branford High School and the Police Department. Also consider a farmers market at Bayview Park.

• Approve proposed settlements of pending tax appeals
• Award fireworks contract to American Fireworks for $35,000
• Approve one-year lease extension with Zambelli Fireworks
• Approve 20-year Power Purchase and License Agreements for solar at Branford High School and Police Department
• Approve Stony Creek Farmers Market at Bayview Park Sundays June 7 to November 1

The Board unanimously approved Power Purchase and License Agreements with the Connecticut Green Bank for solar installations at Branford High School and the Police Department, subject to Planning and Zoning review. They also approved a tax appeal settlement for the Kelleher property, a fireworks display contract waiver and award, a lease extension for Zambelli Fireworks, and a farmers market at Bayview Park pending P&Z review.

• Approved tax appeal settlement for Kelleher - 20 Ozone Road (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of bid and $35,000 contract to American Fireworks for annual display (Vailette abstained)
• Approved third amendment to lease with Zambelli Fireworks for 1-year extension (unanimous, referred to RTM)
• Approved Power Purchase and License Agreements with CT Green Bank for solar at Branford High School and Police Department (unanimous, pending P&Z review)
• Approved Stony Creek Farmers Market at Bayview Park Sundays June–November (unanimous, pending P&Z review)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed and granted two zoning applications. The board also processed a legal withdrawal regarding a property on East Main Street.

• Granted appeal for 3 Waverly Park Road
• Granted appeal for 22 River Road
• Approved withdrawal of 819 East Main Street LLC v. Branford Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance applications. Old business includes a lot split at 31 Pawson Road. New business includes a variance for a new single-family home at 3 Waverly Park Road and a variance for a home addition at 22 River Road.

• ZBA 26-6: Variance to allow 99.2-ft square lot instead of required 100 ft at 31 Pawson Road
• ZBA 26-8: Variances for side yards (8.8 ft and 8.1 ft vs. 10 ft) and front yard (8 ft vs. 15 ft) for new home at 3 Waverly Park Road
• ZBA 26-8: Relief to expand existing nonconforming structure into different nonconforming location
• ZBA 26-9: Variance for side yard setback of 6 ft 6 in vs. 10 ft for home addition at 22 River Road
• ZBA 26-9: Relief to expand existing nonconforming structure into different nonconforming location

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Branford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance applications. They will consider a lot split at 31 Pawson Road, a new single-family home with multiple setbacks at 3 Waverly Park Road, and a home addition at 22 River Road.

• ZBA 26-6: Variance to allow a 99.2-foot square lot where 100 feet is required at 31 Pawson Road
• ZBA 26-8: Variances for side yards of 8.8 and 8.1 feet (10 required) and front yard of 8 feet (15 required) for a new home at 3 Waverly Park Road
• ZBA 26-9: Variance for side yard setback of 6.5 feet (10 required) for a home addition at 22 River Road
• ZBA 26-8 and 26-9 also seek relief to expand existing nonconforming structures into different locations

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Branford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance applications and discuss a proposed withdrawal of a lawsuit in executive session. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Executive session to consider withdrawal of lawsuit 819 East Main Street, LLC v. Branford ZBA
• ZBA 26-6: Variance for lot split at 31 Pawson Road requiring 100-ft square lot, applicant proposes 99.2 ft
• ZBA 26-8: Variances for new single-family home at 3 Waverly Park Road, including side and front yard setbacks
• ZBA 26-9: Variance for home addition at 22 River Road, requesting 6.5-ft side yard where 10 ft required

The board authorized approval of a stipulation to withdraw a lawsuit filed by 819 East Main Street LLC, citing litigation risk due to unusual three-town property configuration. Two variances were granted for residential additions at 3 Waverly Park Road and 22 River Road. An old business item was withdrawn by the applicant. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved.

• Approved lawsuit withdrawal stipulation (unanimous)
• Granted variance at 3 Waverly Park Road (unanimous)
• Granted variance at 22 River Road (unanimous)
• Noted withdrawal of ZBA 26-6 (no vote)
• Approved April 21, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance applications: one for a new single-family home at 3 Waverly Park Road requiring side and front yard setbacks, and another for a home addition at 22 River Road needing a side yard variance. Both also seek relief to expand nonconforming structures. The board will also enter executive session to discuss a proposed withdrawal of a lawsuit (819 East Main Street, LLC v. ZBA) and possibly take action. Old business item ZBA 26-6 has been withdrawn.

• Public hearing: ZBA 26-8 – 3 Waverly Park Road: variances for side yards (8.8 ft and 8.1 ft where 10 ft required) and front yard (8 ft where 15 ft required) for a new single-family home, plus expansion of nonconforming structure.
• Public hearing: ZBA 26-9 – 22 River Road: variance for southern side yard setback of 6 ft 6 in where 10 ft required for a home addition, plus expansion of nonconforming structure.
• Executive session to discuss proposed withdrawal of lawsuit 819 East Main Street, LLC v. Branford Zoning Board of Appeals (NNH-CV26-6164757-S) and possible action in open session.
• Approval of April 21, 2026 minutes.

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The RTM Rules & Ordinances Committee will discuss and potentially recommend three items: designating Jefferson Place as a town road (pending a survey), creating a Traffic Authority ordinance to transfer powers from the Board of Police Commissioners, and establishing a senior property tax freeze for qualified homeowners. No final action is expected on the road designation until a survey is received.

• Designation of Jefferson Place as town road, deferred pending land survey completion
• Proposed ordinance to create a Traffic Authority under CGS §7-149d
• Proposed Senior Property Tax Freeze ordinance for qualifying seniors
• Working group reports on traffic authority and tax freeze items

The committee discussed three agenda items but took no final votes. The Jefferson Place road designation awaits a land survey. The proposed Traffic Authority ordinance and Senior Property Tax Freeze ordinance were discussed via working group reports, with motions to re-refer expected but no recorded action. Approval of previous meeting minutes was the only formal decision.

• Approved meeting minutes of 4/21/26 (unanimous)
• No action on Jefferson Place road designation pending survey
• No action on Traffic Authority ordinance; discussion only
• No action on Senior Property Tax Freeze ordinance; discussion only

Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter Commission

This meeting covers standard agenda items including approval of treasurer and shelter reports, monthly donations, and minutes from April. No major policy changes or financial decisions are expected; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Approve treasurer reports
• Approve shelter reports
• Monthly donations report/endowment
• Approve minutes from April 2026
• Fundraiser updates

The commission approved the monthly reports, including a donation report of $27,235, and the minutes from the last meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of procedural approvals and updates on shelter activities.

• Approved monthly reports (unanimous)
• Approved donations report of $27,235 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)

Veteran Parade Committee

The Veterans Parade Committee is meeting to discuss and finalize plans for the 2026 Memorial Day parade. They will review unit participation, obtain necessary permissions from police and state authorities, and discuss the essay contest and flyer design.

• Updates on parade units
• Police and state permissions
• Essay contest
• Review of promotional flyer

The committee reviewed updates for the 2026 Memorial Day parade and ceremony. All units confirmed attendance, police permissions were received, essay contest winners were selected, and the flyer is ready for print. No formal decisions or votes were taken; rain cancellation procedures were noted.

• No substantive decisions recorded

Fair Rent Commission

The Fair Rent Commission will hear a complaint (No. 26-4) filed by Vander Maelen against Paul Kuriakose and Chitra Properties LLC. They will also schedule deliberations on complaints related to School Ground Park. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes.

• Hearing on Complaint 26-4: Vander Maelen v. Paul Kuriakose, Chitra Properties LLC
• Scheduling deliberations on School Ground Park Complaints
• Approval of April 20 minutes

The Fair Rent Commission heard a complaint from a 79-year-old protected tenant challenging a 10% rent increase. After considering testimony and evidence, the commission voted 4-1 to approve a $130.00 monthly increase instead of the requested $149.50. The commission also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved $130 monthly rent increase for complainant Van de Maelen (4-1)
• Approved April 20, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Finance

The agenda appears to contain only procedural boilerplate. No specific rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are discernible.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will hear presentations on the performance of the police pension, OPEB trust, volunteer fire incentive plan, and coastal resiliency fund for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, and consider rebalancing portfolios. They will also review a Power Purchase Agreement with CT Green Bank for solar arrays at Branford High School and the Police Department, approve a $700,000 fund balance transfer for school mental health services and substitute staffing, and set the mill rate for fiscal year 2026-2027. Several budget transfers will be considered, including $99,431 from contingency for technology and maintenance.

• Advisory review of Power Purchase Agreement with CT Green Bank for solar arrays at Branford High School and Police Department
• Resolution to assign $700,000 of fund balance for unspent FY 2026 Board of Education operating funds (mental health services and substitute staffing)
• Transfer of $15,250 for Shoreline Adult Education from purchase services to salaries and benefits
• Transfer of $99,431 from contingency to communications, technology, repairs, and supplies
• Set mill rate for fiscal 2026-2027 after budget overview

The Board of Finance approved a $95,000 budget reduction from RTM adjustments, setting a final mill rate of 22.16. They also approved a Power Purchase Agreement for two solar arrays, rebalanced several investment funds, and approved a $700,000 non-lapsing account for Board of Education mental health and substitute staffing.

• Approved mill rate of 22.16 for FY 26/27 (unanimous)
• Approved Power Purchase Agreement with CT Green Bank for solar at high school and police dept (unanimous)
• Approved rebalancing OPEB Trust fund (unanimous)
• Approved rebalancing Volunteer Fire Incentive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved rebalancing Coastal Resiliency Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $15,250 BOE transfer for Shoreline Adult Education salaries (unanimous)
• Approved resolution assigning $700,000 fund balance for BOE mental health/substitutes (unanimous)
• Approved $99,431 contingency transfer for various town dept expenses (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will hold show cause hearings for unauthorized vegetation removal at multiple properties. They will also review applications for a single-family home and a retail building, and vote on a proposed settlement in a pending lawsuit against the commission.

• Show cause hearing for vegetation removal at 23-33 School Ground Rd
• Show cause hearing for vegetation clearing at 55 Meadow Wood Rd
• Show cause hearing for vegetation clearing at 17 Dorr St
• Application for retail building with site improvements at 850 West Main St
• Vote on proposed settlement in Noori et al v. Branford Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The commission approved a legal settlement in Noori et al v. Branford Inland Wetlands Commission, requiring removal of a retaining wall. It also approved a single-family home construction at 187 Cherry Hill Rd EXT with conditions. A swale installation at 509-545 East Main St was tabled to the next meeting. Several enforcement cases were continued or tabled, and cease-and-correct orders at 44 Tabor Dr were lifted.

• Approved settlement in Noori lawsuit requiring retaining wall removal (7-0)
• Approved IW-26-9 single-family home at 187 Cherry Hill Rd EXT with conditions (7-0)
• Tabled IW-26-14 swale installation at 509-545 East Main St to May 28 (7-0)
• Continued enforcement CC-25.12.01 at 23-33 School Ground Rd to next meeting (7-0)
• Continued enforcement CC-26.05.01 at 55 Meadow Wood Rd to June 11 (7-0)
• Tabled enforcement CC-26.05.02 at 17 Dorr St to June 11 with conditions (7-0)
• Lifted cease-and-correct orders CC#02-02.01 & CC#04-10.01 at 44 Tabor Dr (7-0)
• Ruled JRIW-26-16 at 39 Sawmill Rd as as-of-right activity (7-0)

Commission on Elderly Services

The Branford Commission on Elderly Services will discuss the FY 2027 budget for senior programs. The Director's Report will cover budget details. The group will also hear an outreach report from CT CoAct and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of November 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of FY 2027 budget for elderly services
• Assistant Director's report
• CT CoAct-Outreach discussion report
• Public comment period

The Commission on Elderly Services approved the November 13 meeting minutes unanimously. The meeting consisted primarily of reports from the Director and Assistant Director on programs, budget, and facility updates. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 13 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library

The Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library Committee will receive the financial report and the library director's report, including an update on the FY27 budget. Old business includes audio-visual upgrades and reviews of the mission statement, service animal protocol, and library board-librarian relationship.

• Approval of minutes from April and March meetings
• Financial report
• FY27 Budget Update from library director
• Audio-visual upgrades discussion
• Policy reviews: mission statement, service animal protocol, board-librarian relationship

The Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library Committee held a meeting with no substantive decisions. They discussed audiovisual upgrades, policy review, and building security but took no votes or approvals. Previous minutes were not approved due to lack of quorum.

• No decisions or actions taken at this meeting

Solid Waste Management Commission

The commission will discuss recycling material costs and metrics, along with performance updates on curbside collection and the transfer station. They will also review contract status under old and new business.

• Review of recycling material costs and metrics
• Curbside collection performance update
• Transfer station performance and practices update
• Contract status review

The commission approved the assignment of the Thimble Islands Trash & Recycling contract to Brookstone LLC, which remains in effect for four more years. Other business included updates on recycling costs, curbside collection, and transfer station improvements. No votes were taken on food composting options, which remain under consideration.

• Approved assignment of Thimble Islands Trash & Recycling contract to Brookstone LLC (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 9, 2025; April 22, 2025; May 5, 2025; and October 8, 2025 (unanimous)

Center Revitalization Review Board

The Town Center Revitalization Review Board will consider two site proposals: a limited retail use and sign review at 1032-1064 Main Street, and an accessory structure at 255 North Main Street. The board will also approve minutes from the April 8 meeting.

• 1032-1064 Main Street: limited retail use & sign review
• 255 North Main Street: accessory structure

The board unanimously recommended approval of a use change from office to limited retail and a new wall-mounted sign at 1048 Main St. It tabled a request for an accessory structure at 255 North Main St until the next meeting after members requested more information.

• Recommended approval of limited retail use and sign at 1048 Main St (unanimous)
• Tabled accessory structure proposal at 255 North Main St (unanimous)

Board of Recreation

The Board of Recreation will hear updates on facilities, senior services, and programs. Old business includes staffing and Blackstone Library. New business includes discussion of Stony Creek Market.

• Staffing updates
• Blackstone Library
• Stony Creek Market
• Facilities and project updates
• Senior services

Board of Recreation

The Branford Board of Recreation will hold a meeting to discuss updates on facilities, senior services, and programs. Old business includes staffing and Blackstone Library. New business covers the Stony Creek Market. Public comments are limited to agenda items.

• Discussion of Stony Creek Market under new business
• Staffing review as old business
• Blackstone Library update
• Director's report on facilities and senior services
• Public comment period for agenda items

The Board of Recreation voted unanimously to impose new regulations on the Stony Creek Farmers Market to address resident complaints about noise, parking, and hours. Rules include no amplified music, acoustic only, no music before 10am, no more than 20 vendors, no food trucks, and mandatory vendor parking at West Point ballfield. The decision is contingent on Board of Selectmen approval.

• Approved new Stony Creek Farmers Market regulations: acoustic music only, no music before 10am, max 20 vendors, no food trucks, vendor parking at West Point ballfield (5-0)
• Approved special meeting minutes of April 7, 2026 (3-0, Ceccolini abstained)
• Noted 2027 budget has passed
• Discussed new pickleball courts at Foote Park (grant proposal for next year)
• Discussed temporary pause of new playground at Foote Park (resuming next week, completion mid-June)
• Discussed hiring 2 more part-time maintainers for summer and year-round

Water Pollution Control Authority

This legal notice announces that the Water Pollution Control Authority has approved combining real estate tax and sewer utility bills, with payments due in two installments (July 1 and Jan 1). No public opposition was received, and the motion passed.

• Real estate tax and WPCA sewer bills will be combined
• Payments due in two installments: July 1 and January 1
• Zero opposition received at public hearing

The Water Pollution Control Authority held a public hearing on a proposal to combine real estate and sewer bills into a single bill, but took no vote on it. The only actions were opening and closing the hearing, adding an agenda item for discussion, and approving prior minutes. No contracts, permits, or policy changes were approved or denied.

• Public hearing opened and closed on combined billing proposal (no vote on proposal)
• Agenda amended to include Commercial Parkway project discussion
• Minutes of 4/14/2026 approved (Tamsin abstained)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:53 PM

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority is holding a public hearing regarding a change in billing. The board is considering merging the sewer utility bill into the real estate tax bill, payable in two annual installments.

• Public hearing on combining Real Estate Tax and WPCA Sewer Utility bills
• Proposed payment schedule of July 1 and January 1

Shellfish Commission

The Shellfish Commission meeting scheduled for May 12, 2026, was cancelled because there was not enough members present to form a quorum. No decisions or discussions took place. The next meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

RTM

The RTM will discuss the Board of Finance's recommended FY 2026-2027 budget totaling $148,694,679, a 5.1% increase. The proposed tax rate is 22.22 mills. Notable changes include department reorganizations, addition of two police officers, and a $729,015 decrease in the Board of Education budget.

• Recommended budget totals $148,694,679 with 5.1% increase
• Tax rate set at 22.22 mills
• Addition of two new patrol officers to Police Department
• Reorganization of Planning & Zoning and Inland Wetlands into Department of Planning, Conservation and Development
• Board of Education budget decreased by $729,015

RTM

The RTM will consider and vote on the Board of Finance's recommended $148,694,679 budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, including $73,189,576 for the Board of Education and $75,505,103 for town departments. Additional items include approval of several fund appropriations, a salary resolution for the Registrar of Voters, and creation of a Traffic Authority. The meeting will also consider a senior property tax freeze ordinance and a solar power purchase agreement for Branford High School.

• Approve $148.7M annual budget for FY2026-2027 ($73.2M schools, $75.5M town)
• Establish Board of Education Electrification Fund with $1.5M from fund balance
• Create Traffic Authority ordinance, shifting powers from Police Commissioners
• Senior Property Tax Freeze ordinance for qualified homeowners
• Solar Power Purchase Agreement with CT Green Bank for Branford High School

The RTM approved the total FY2026-27 budget of $148,599,609, including $73.2M for schools and $75.4M for town departments after several amendments (geothermal study reduced to $45k, insurance cut $50k, sidewalk funds moved). A $1.5M BOE Electrification Fund was created from fund balance. Three items were re-referred: traffic authority, road designation, and senior tax freeze.

• Approved total FY2026-27 budget $148,599,609 (unanimous)
• Approved $73,189,576 for Board of Education (1 no vote)
• Approved $75,410,103 for town departments after amendments (unanimous)
• Created $1.5M BOE Electrification Fund from fund balance (unanimous)
• Approved $1,006,000 in capital transfers and appropriations (unanimous)
• Re-referred traffic authority ordinance (unanimous)
• Re-referred Jefferson Place road designation (unanimous)
• Re-referred senior property tax freeze ordinance (unanimous)

Green Committee

The Branford Green Committee is meeting to review the status of the town green, discuss a tree donation and planting plan, and consider Town Green/Main Street projects. They will also handle routine business such as approving minutes and correspondence.

• Status of the Green update
• Tree donation and planting plan
• Town Green/Main Street projects discussion

The Green Committee approved the March meeting minutes unanimously. The meeting consisted of updates and discussions on excavations at the Town Green, tree donation and planting plans, and upcoming community events. No substantive decisions or votes were taken on new business items.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Building Commission

The Public Building Commission will consider approving minutes from multiple past meetings, receive updates on the Police Headquarters renovation project from Downes Construction and Jacunski Humes, and vote on a potential change order and several contractor invoices.

• Consider approval of minutes from 7 prior meetings (Jan–May 2026)
• Update on Police Headquarters project from Downes Construction
• Update on Police Headquarters project from Jacunski Humes
• Potential Change Order #084 for lightning protection revisions: $21,901.17
• Invoice approvals: Downes Construction ($258,179.58), Jacunski Humes ($7,000), SES ($20,340)

The commission unanimously approved a $258,179.58 invoice from Downes Construction for the Police Headquarters project. Also approved were a $21,901.17 change order for lightning protection revisions, a $7,000 invoice from Jacunski Humes, and a $20,340 invoice from SES subject to town engineer approval. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Downes Construction April 2026 Requisition #015 for $258,179.58 (unanimous)
• Approved PCO #084 lightning protection revisions for $21,901.17 (unanimous)
• Approved Jacunski Humes invoice for $7,000 (unanimous)
• Approved SES invoice for $20,340 subject to town engineer approval (unanimous)

Fair Rent Commission

The Fair Rent Commission is holding a special meeting to hear nine complaints filed against the same landlord or management company, Pyramid. Each case (26-5 through 26-13) will be individually heard. No other business is on the agenda.

• Vanacore vs Pyramid (case 26-5)
• Grasso vs Pyramid (case 26-6)
• Esposito vs Pyramid (case 26-7)
• Worman vs Pyramid (case 26-8)
• Ruggiero vs Pyramid (case 26-9)

The Branford Fair Rent Commission held a hearing on 13 complaints against School Ground Park owner Pyramid regarding a proposed 12.4% rent increase and new utility charges. Tenants testified about flooding, pest control, and affordability concerns; the owner cited operating losses and market comparables. No final decision was made; the commission will discuss a continuance date at its May 18 meeting.

• Hearing conducted on 9 consolidated complaints against Pyramid (School Ground Park) - no decision
• Testimony heard from 8 tenants and owner Peter Gray
• Exhibits A (photo), B (tax assessment), D (management letter), E and F (construction photos) entered into evidence
• Discussed legal standards for harsh/unconscionable and fair/equitable rent increases
• No final decision on proposed rent increase
• Continuance date to be discussed at May 18 meeting
• Meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM

Clean Energy Ad Hoc Committee

The Clean Energy Ad Hoc Committee will approve April meeting minutes and receive updates on several local clean energy projects, including a Miyawaki forest, school building improvements, plug-in solar legislation, multifamily housing, mobile home outreach, and a thermal energy network.

• Miyawaki forest project update by John
• School building updates by Tyler and Donna
• Plug-in Solar and HB5340 update by Eunice
• Multifamily housing update by Sharon and Dan
• Mobile home outreach and Thermal Energy Network updates by Dan

The committee approved April minutes and received updates. Key outcomes: the RTM approved $45,000 for a Thermal Energy Network study, and solar legislation HB5340 passed the legislature. Members reported on solar monitoring, school project meetings, and plans for a 'solar day' event.

• Approved April minutes (unanimous)
• RTM approved $45,000 for Thermal Energy Network study (noted in report)
• Solar bill HB5340 passed state legislature (pending governor's signature)

Branford Bicycle Pedestrian Ad Hoc Advisory Committee

The Branford Bicycle Pedestrian Ad Hoc Advisory Committee will discuss updates on the Cooke Property, Safe Routes to School, the Branford Festival booth, filling a vacant seat, bus stops, sidewalk repairs, contacting civic organizations, a crosswalk issue at Montowese St./Toole Drive/Ark Road, sidewalk improvement priorities, and the proposed bicycle ordinance. They will also approve minutes from the April 13 meeting.

• Update on Cooke Property – no action on May 7 P&Z agenda
• Safe Routes to School – introductory letter to other Branford schools
• Branford Festival booth on Saturday, June 19 – volunteers needed
• Review of specific sidewalk repair and remediation methods
• Discussion of bicycle ordinance in Branford

The committee approved the April meeting minutes and discussed several initiatives, including establishing a Safe Routes to Schools program at Walsh Intermediate School and creating a letter to all Branford schools. Members also planned to collect sidewalk maintenance requests and volunteer at the Branford Festival. No substantive policy decisions were made; all actions were procedural or task assignments.

• Approved April 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Tasked Judith Miller with finding school contacts for letter delivery
• Tasked Nicholas Cairo-Devlin to contact town engineer about sidewalk plans
• Tasked Eric Steinlauf to create a form and spreadsheet for sidewalk input
• Agreed to share booth at Branford Festival with Shoreline Greenway Trail
• Agreed to produce a quarterly newsletter (pending future work)

Board of Police Commissioners - Traffic Committee Agenda

The scheduled Traffic Committee meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners is cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Board of Police Commissioners

The Branford Board of Police Commissioners meeting scheduled for May 11 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

RTM Public Services Committee

The RTM Public Services Committee will hear presentations on the FY2026-27 budget requests from Engineering, Public Works, and Solid Waste Management, as amended by the Board of Finance. The committee will also consider a $7,500 transfer from material handling to consulting services.

• Budget presentation from Engineering Department (page 42/capital 38-41)
• Budget presentation from Public Works Department (page 39/capital 66-74)
• Budget presentation from Solid Waste Management and Recycling (page 41/capital 85-86)
• Transfer of $7,500 from material handling to consulting services

The committee approved FY 2026-27 budget requests and capital plans for Engineering, Public Works, Docks, and Solid Waste, all unanimously. The $90,000 geothermal feasibility study for Town Hall and neighboring buildings was approved by a 3-2 vote. Two capital projects—radio replacements and Transfer Station floor reconstruction—were removed from the capital request, with costs covered this fiscal year from undesignated funds.

• Approved Engineering Department FY 2026-27 budget and capital requests unanimously
• Approved Public Works FY 2026-27 budget and capital requests unanimously, except radio replacements and Transfer Station floor reconstruction
• Removed radio replacements ($98,000) and Transfer Station floor reconstruction ($225,000) from capital request; approved covering costs from undesignated funds
• Approved Docks and Recreational Facilities FY 2026-27 General Fund request unanimously
• Approved Solid Waste Management and Recycling FY 2026-27 General Fund and capital requests unanimously
• Approved Geothermal Network Feasibility Study ($90,000) by 3-2 vote
• Approved $7,500 budget transfer from Material Handling to Consulting Services unanimously

RTM Education Committee

The RTM Education Committee will review and determine recommendations for the proposed FY2025-2026 budgets for libraries, school-age child care, adult education, and the Board of Education. They will also consider establishing a $1.5 million BOE Electrification Fund from the general fund balance.

• Review proposed budgets for Willoughby Wallace Library, James Black Stone Library, School Age Child Care, Adult Education, and Board of Education
• James Black Stone Library savings of $16,000 from new cleaning service and part-time facilities manager
• Consider a resolution to increase the General Fund budget from $142,464,673 to $143,964,673 to establish a BOE Electrification Fund

The committee voted 4-1 to establish a BOE Electrification Fund, increasing the FY 2026 General Fund budget by $1.5 million, funded from the fund balance. No other substantive decisions were made; budget reviews were informational only.

• Approved $1.5M BOE Electrification Fund (4-1)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three applications. Two are for special exceptions to create accessory apartments at 51 Applewood Road and 19-25 Fairlawn Avenue. The third is a zoning map amendment to change 7 and 9 Indian Neck Avenue from R3 to Mixed Use District.

• Special Exception for accessory apartment at 51 Applewood Road
• Zoning Map Amendment for 7&9 Indian Neck Ave from R3 to Mixed Use District
• Special Exception for accessory apartment at 19-25 Fairlawn Avenue

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three applications. A zoning map amendment seeks to rezone 7 and 9 Indian Neck Avenue from R3 to Mixed Use District. Also considered are special exceptions for an accessory apartment at 51 Applewood Road and an oversized accessory structure at 19-25 Fairlawn Avenue.

• Zoning map amendment: 7 & 9 Indian Neck Ave from R3 to Mixed Use District (True North Capital, 9 Indian Neck Marine)
• Special exception for accessory apartment at 51 Applewood Road (Michael Zanarini)
• Special exception for oversized accessory structure at 19-25 Fairlawn Avenue (Jonathan Morasutti)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved zoning regulation amendments to Section 6.3 (Landscaping) effective May 26, 2026. They also approved a special exception for an accessory apartment at 51 Applewood Road with conditions.

• Approved Special Exception PZ 26-12 for accessory apartment at 51 Applewood Road – with conditions
• Approved Zoning Regulation Amendments to Section 6.3 (Landscaping) – effective May 26, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Branford Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on special exception requests for an accessory apartment at 51 Applewood Road and an oversized accessory structure at 19-25 Fairlawn Avenue. They are expected to vote on proposed revisions to landscaping regulations (Section 6.3) after a prior public hearing. New business includes setting a public hearing for a zoning map amendment to rezone 7 and 9 Indian Neck Avenue from R3 to Mixed Use District. Pending items involve a free split determination and grading special exception at 850 West Main Street, and a coastal site plan for a demo/rebuild at 279 Linden Avenue.

• Public hearing: Special exception - accessory apartment at 51 Applewood Road (PZ 26-12)
• Public hearing: Special exception - oversized accessory structure at 19-25 Fairlawn Avenue (PZ 26-14)
• Vote on revisions to landscaping regulations (Sec. 6.3) (PZ 25-19)
• Set public hearing: Zoning map amendment for 7 & 9 Indian Neck Ave to Mixed Use District (PZ 26-13)
• Pending: Free split determination (SUB 26-2) and grading special exception (PZ 26-15) at 850 West Main Street

The commission adopted new Section 6.3 landscaping regulations, effective May 26, 2026, replacing the old section. They also approved a special exception for an accessory apartment at 51 Applewood Road. A public hearing for 19-25 Fairlawn Avenue was continued to June 4, 2026.

• Approved special exception for accessory apartment at 51 Applewood Road (unanimous)
• Adopted revised landscaping regulations, new Sec. 6.3, effective May 26, 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 19-25 Fairlawn Avenue to June 4, 2026

East Shore Health Department

The East Shore Health District will hold a public hearing to consider adopting its proposed 2026-2027 annual operating budget. Copies of the proposed budget are available upon request.

• Public hearing on proposed 2026-2027 operating budget

The board approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget after a line-by-line review. They also approved minutes from the previous meeting and went into executive session briefly. Updates were given on the travel clinic, intern programs, database scanning, and planned security upgrades. A strategic planning retreat was scheduled for September 25, 2026.

• Approved FY2026-2027 budget (unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2026 board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to exit executive session (unanimous)

East Shore Health Department

The East Shore Health District Board of Health will hold a public budget hearing for the upcoming fiscal year. They will also hear an epidemiology data report, discuss updates on the travel clinic, internships, and database systems. Committee reports will cover personnel policy, audit, and strategic planning for the fall retreat.

• Public budget hearing for FY 2026-2027
• Travel Clinic Program update from Dr. Young
• Pump-out Vessel Regional Program spring kick-off
• Update on vacant positions and office building security improvements
• Revised Personnel Policy effective 11/1/2025

Stony Creek Architectural Review Board

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The committee will vote on a $1,006,000 capital fund appropriation from fund balance for projects including police radio replacements, DPW radio replacements, transfer station floor reconstruction, IT digitization, town-wide cameras, and tax office renovation. They will also review and recommend several FY2026-2027 budgets for departments such as Open Space, Parks & Recreation, Cable TV, Sewer Assessment, Insurance, Pensions, Debt Service, and others.

• $250,000 for police portable radio replacements
• $225,000 for DPW transfer station floor reconstruction (Bays 5 & 6)
• $250,000 for IT document digitization and $85,000 for town-wide camera replacement
• $98,000 for DPW radio replacements and $98,000 for tax office renovation
• Review of FY2027 budgets for Open Space Commission, Parks & Recreation, Cable TV, Sewer Assessment, and several insurance and pension funds

RTM Ways and Means Committee

The committee will consider and recommend several departmental budgets for the 2026-2027 fiscal year for final RTM approval. Discussions will cover a wide range of town services, from parks and recreation to debt service and insurance.

• Parks, Recreation, and Senior Services budget (including integrated Elderly Services)
• Open Space Commission budget
• Branford Cable Television and Public Celebration budgets
• Employee and Municipal Insurance and Pensions
• Principal and Interest Debt Service

The committee approved a resolution to appropriate $1,006,000 from capital closeout and fund balance for multiple capital projects, including police and DPW radio replacements, transfer station floor reconstruction, IT document digitization, town-wide camera replacement, and tax office renovation (4-0-1). They also recommended several FY2026-2027 budgets for departments and commissions, including Open Space (operating 5-0, capital 4-1), Parks Recreation (5-0 each), Cable TV (5-0), and others (all 5-0).

• Approved $1.006M appropriation from capital closeout and fund balance for capital projects (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended FY2026-2027 Open Space Commission operating budget (5-0)
• Recommended Open Space Commission capital budget (4-1)
• Recommended Parks Recreation & Senior Services operating and capital budgets (5-0 each)
• Recommended Branford Cable Television operating budget (5-0)
• Recommended Sewer Assessment Fund budget (5-0)
• Recommended Public Celebration operating budget (5-0)
• Recommended Employee Group Insurance, Municipal Insurance, Pensions & Contributions, Interest Debt Service, Board of Finance, Fiscal Services, Contingency budgets (all 5-0)

Open Space Commission

The Open Space Commission will discuss updates on Supply Pond water testing and treatment, the fish ladder RTM tour, and fish stocking. They will review the approved IWC application for boardwalk, trail posts, and kiosk at Red Rock Road, and note that goats for invasive removal arrive May 6.

• Supply Pond water testing and treatment updates
• Fish Ladder RTM Tour update
• Fish stocking – P.O. Issued
• Red Rock Road trail IWC application approved for boardwalk, posts, kiosk
• Red Rock Road invasive removal – goats scheduled to arrive 5/6

The meeting was largely informational, with no formal votes or decisions recorded. Reports covered trail work, fish stocking, invasive species removal, and potential land acquisitions.

James Blackstone Memorial Library

The Board of Trustees will vote on entering a construction contract and appointing two new trustees. They will also hear the library director's annual review and results of a mini golf fundraiser.

• Vote on contract with construction company (action)
• Appoint Deb Riding as new trustee (action)
• Appoint Helen Murphy as new trustee (action)
• Presentation of 2026-2027 officers (information)
• Mini Golf fundraiser results (information)

The Board of Trustees approved a contract with Secondino for the library balcony renovation project. New trustees Deb Riding and Helen Murphy were appointed unanimously. The March meeting minutes were also approved. The board received updates on the successful mini golf fundraiser and library budget discussions.

• Approved contract with Secondino for balcony project (11-0)
• Appointed Deb Riding as trustee (11-0)
• Appointed Helen Murphy as trustee (11-0)
• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous, 12-0)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission is holding a special meeting site walk to view conditions for application IW-26-14. The applicant proposes installing a swale at 509-545 East Main St (Shoreline Trailer Park) and 6-12 Business Park Dr. No other business will be conducted.

• Site walk for IW-26-14: swale installation at 509-545 East Main St and 6-12 Business Park Dr

The Inland Wetlands Commission held a special meeting site walk for application IW-26-14 to view conditions at 509-545 East Main St and 6-12 Business Park Dr for a proposed swale installation. No votes or substantive decisions were taken; the meeting was purely procedural.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will discuss the FY27 budget and receive reports from staff, Planning & Zoning, and the Chamber. They will also review demolition applications and hear public comment. The meeting includes approval of April minutes and updates from subcommittees.

• Budget – FY27 discussion
• Demolition Applications review
• Public Comment period
• Approval of April meeting minutes
• Subcommittee update

The Economic Development Commission approved the April minutes and a correction to March minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of staff reports on the Encompass Health certificate of need hearing, Main Street construction progress, and upcoming community events.

• Approved April minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted correction to March minutes (unanimous)

Conservation and Environment Commission

The Branford Conservation and Environment Commission will review its year-to-date budget and discuss various ongoing projects including coastal permits, invasive plant control, and forest stewardship. They will also receive updates on the Tweed Airport Expansion and open space acquisition. The meeting includes reports on contaminated sites and the Coastal Resiliency Plan.

• Budget review for FY 2025/26
• Discussion of Tweed Airport Expansion
• Permits for coastal projects
• Invasive plant control including goatscaping at Hilltop Preserve
• Pollinator Pathway 'Less Lawn More Life' Challenge and work day

The Commission voted unanimously to pursue a Resilient Forestry Practices Grant, with a plan to manage invasives without herbicides if possible. They also approved hiring Raptor Ridge Farm for goatscaping at Hilltop Preserve, renewed memberships, and approved $40 for printed materials for an upcoming event. Minutes from April 8 were approved 5-1-0 with one abstention.

• Approved April 8, 2026 minutes with revisions (5-1-0, one abstention)
• Renewed commission memberships (unanimous)
• Approved $40 for printing for Garden Club table (unanimous)
• Hired Raptor Ridge Farm for one pass of ¾-acre goatscaping at Hilltop Preserve (unanimous)
• Pursued Resilient Forestry Practices Grant with state forester plan (unanimous)

BOE - Committee Chair

The Branford Board of Education will hold a full board meeting on May 27, 2026, to vote on a transportation contract amendment, a subrecipient award agreement with Zum, adoption of the WIS Math Textbook, and first readings of several policies. Earlier committee meetings on May 20 and May 27 will discuss budget reports, child abuse reporting policy, and master facilities.

• Vote to amend transportation contract
• Vote on subrecipient award agreement with Zum
• Adopt WIS Math Textbook
• First reading of Policy 4200 Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting
• Master Facilities discussion (Communication Committee)

BOE - Committee Chair

The Branford Board of Education Committee Chairs meet virtually to discuss and finalize the agendas for upcoming committee and full board meetings. This includes Teaching & Learning, Personnel & Finance, Policy, Communication, and the Full BOE meeting.

• Discuss agenda for Teaching & Learning Committee
• Discuss agenda for Personnel & Finance Committee
• Discuss agenda for Policy Committee
• Discuss agenda for Communication Committee
• Discuss agenda for Full BOE Meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider approving two Power Purchase and License Agreements with the Connecticut Green Bank for solar projects at Branford High School (185 E Main St) and the Police Department (33 Laurel St). The agreements would span 20 years. Other items include an executive session on the Town Clerk position, approval of a $67,370 Ford F600 purchase, and waiving bidding for a roof replacement at the high school.

• Waive bid and award $67,370 for a 2026 Ford F600 to Tasca Ford
• Waive informality and award BHS roof replacement to Silktown Roofing
• Approve assignment of Thimble Islands refuse contract to Brooks Stone, LLC
• Authorize sale of 2001 KME fire engine via Garage
• Reappointments and appointments to boards and commissions

The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to table a resolution to approve Power Purchase and License Agreements with the Connecticut Green Bank for solar installations at Branford High School and the Police Department. Other actions included approving the sale of a fire engine, waiving bid for a new truck, assigning a refuse collection contract, waiving informality for a roofing contract, and approving multiple board reappointments and appointments.

• Approved listing 2001 fire engine for sale (unanimous)
• Approved waiving bid and awarded $67,370 for 2026 Ford F600 to Tasca Ford (unanimous)
• Approved assignment of Thimble Islands refuse contract from Brooks Stone to Brooks Stone LLC (First Selectman abstained)
• Approved waiving informality and awarding BHS Roof contract to Silktown Roofing (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution for solar PPAs with CT Green Bank for high school and police department (unanimous)
• Approved reappointments to Center Revitalization Review Board, Community Forest Commission, Animal Shelter, Health Department, Recreation Board (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Recreation Board, Public Building Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider approving 20-year Power Purchase and License Agreements with the Connecticut Green Bank for solar projects at Branford High School and the Police Department. Other agenda items include waiving bidding to purchase a 2026 Ford F600 for $67,370, assigning the Thimble Islands refuse collection contract, and selling a 2001 fire engine. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss the town clerk position and make multiple board appointments.

• Approve 20-year solar PPA with CT Green Bank for Branford High School and Police Department
• Waive bid and award $67,370 for a 2026 Ford F600 to Tasca Ford
• Assign Thimble Islands refuse/recycling contract from Brooks Stone to Brooks Stone LLC (July 2025–June 2028)
• Authorize sale of 2001 KME fire engine via 'Garage'
• Executive session to discuss position of Town Clerk

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider approving a 20-year solar power purchase agreement with the Connecticut Green Bank to provide electricity to Branford High School and the Police Department. They will also vote on a request to waive bidding and award a $67,370 contract for a 2026 Ford F600, and approve the assignment of the Thimble Islands refuse and recycling contract to Brooks Stone, LLC. Several board reappointments and appointments to fill vacancies are on the agenda.

• 20-year solar PPA with CT Green Bank for Branford High School and Police Dept.
• Waive bid and award $67,370 for a 2026 Ford F600 from Tasca Ford
• Approve listing 2001 KME fire engine for sale via Garage
• Assign Thimble Islands refuse contract to Brooks Stone, LLC (July 2025–June 2028)
• Reappointments and appointments to multiple boards and commissions

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The RTM Administrative Services Committee will review and determine recommendations for the proposed fiscal year 2025-2026 budgets presented to the Board of Finance. The review covers operating and capital requests from departments including the Assessor, Elections, Information Technology, Tax Collector, and others.

• Review proposed operating budgets for 14 town departments as listed in agenda
• Discuss capital requests for Information Technology (camera replacement, document digitization) and Tax Collector (funding via old balances and fund balance)
• Approve special meeting minutes from March 10, 2026
• Any other business as time allows

The committee approved a solar Power Purchase Agreement license with CT Green Bank, conditioned on Green Bank not owning the land in perpetuity but only for 20 years (amendment passed 5-1, then final vote unanimous). It also unanimously approved budgets for Assessor, Assessment Appeals, East Shore Health, Elections, Executive, HR, Labor Relations, Human Services, IT, Legal, Legislative, Probate, Tax Collector, and Town Clerk.

• Approved solar PPA license (5-1 on amendment, then unanimous)
• Approved Assessor's budget (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Assessment Appeals budget (unanimous)
• Approved East Shore Health District budget (unanimous)
• Approved Elections budget (unanimous)
• Approved Executive/HR/Labor Relations budgets (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services/IT/Legal/Legislative budgets (unanimous)
• Approved Probate/Tax Collector/Town Clerk budgets (unanimous)

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The RTM Administrative Services Committee will review and possibly approve a license for a solar Power Purchase Agreement between the Town and CT Green Bank to provide electricity to Branford High School. They will also review proposed FY2026-2027 operating and capital budgets for multiple town departments, including Assessor, Elections, IT, and Tax Collector.

• Solar Power Purchase Agreement with CT Green Bank for Branford High School
• Review of IT capital requests: town-wide camera replacement and digitization of documents
• Tax Collector capital request: funding through closing old capital balances and fund balance
• Review of East Shore District Health Department budget (page 45)

The committee approved a license for a solar Power Purchase Agreement between the Town and CT Green Bank to provide electricity to Branford High School, with an amendment ensuring the Green Bank does not own the land in perpetuity but only for 20 years. The amended motion passed 5-1, and the overall proposal passed unanimously. Additionally, the committee unanimously approved several departmental operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2026-2027.

• Approved special meeting minutes of March 10, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved solar PPA license with amendment limiting land ownership to 20 years (amendment 5-1, final unanimous)
• Approved Assessor's operating and capital budgets (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Assessment Appeals budget (unanimous)
• Approved East Shore Health District budget (unanimous)
• Approved Elections budget (unanimous)
• Approved Executive, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Human Services, Information Technology, Legal Services, Legislative, Probate Court, Tax Collector, Town Clerk budgets (all unanimous)
• Approved Assistant Tax Collector budget (unanimous)

Public Building Commission

The Public Building Commission will review and discuss proposals for construction services to replace the roof and Kalwall system at a town building. They may recommend awarding a contract for the work. No dollar amounts or specific building are named in the agenda.

• Review and possible award of contract for Roof Replacement and Kalwall System Replacement

The commission unanimously awarded the construction contract for the Branford High School roof and Kalwall system replacement to Silktown Roofing for $4,888,000 as recommended.

• Awarded construction contract for Branford High School roof and Kalwall system replacement to Silktown Roofing for $4,888,000 (unanimous)

Human Services Board

This is a standard procedural meeting with no specific consequential items. The board will review minutes, communications, revenue, clinical and social services reports, as well as a director's report and any old or new business.

The board approved the April 7 meeting minutes. Staff reported that a second part-time registered nurse was hired to provide afternoon coverage. Discussions covered revenue, social services, and upcoming fundraising events including a charity softball game and the Branford Festival. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes from 04/07/2026 meeting (unanimous)

RTM Education Committee

The RTM Education Committee will review proposed FY2025-2026 budgets for the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, James Black Stone Memorial Library, School Age Child Care, Adult Education, and the Board of Education. They will also consider establishing a $1.5 million BOE Electrification Fund funded from the General Fund balance. No votes will be taken at this meeting.

• Review Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library budget
• Review James Black Stone Memorial Library budget
• Review School Age Child Care budget
• Review Adult Education budget
• Consider $1.5M BOE Electrification Fund from Fund Balance

The committee reviewed proposed FY 2026-2027 budgets for the James Blackstone Memorial Library, School Age Child Care, Adult Education, Board of Education, and Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library. A proposal to establish a $1.5 million BOE Electrification Fund was presented but no vote was taken due to FOIA requirements. No substantive decisions were made.

Fair Rent Commission

The Branford Fair Rent Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a hearing on Complaint Number 26-4, filed by Vander Maelen against Paul Kuriakose and Chitra Properties LLC. The commission will consider evidence and arguments related to the rental dispute and may issue a decision or recommendation.

• Hearing on Complaint 26-4: Vander Maelen v. Paul Kuriakose, Chitra Properties LLC

The Fair Rent Commission granted a continuance for Complaint 26-4 (Vander Maelen v. Chitra Properties) at the landlord's request. No substantive decisions were made; the hearing was rescheduled to May 18, 2026, to allow for full participation and accommodation.

• Granted continuance for rent complaint 26-4 to May 18

Coastal Vulnerability Ad Hoc Working Group

The Coastal Vulnerability Ad Hoc Working Group will review the status of a contract with Sentient Things for a flood alert system, discuss US Fish and Wildlife Service marsh assessments, and address the WWTP resilience initiative. The meeting will also cover the MyCoast app, nuisance flooding pilot projects, and town website updates.

• Review Sentient Things flood alert system contract and funding
• Discuss US Fish and Wildlife Service marsh assessment collaboration
• Address WWTP resilience initiative and press release strategy
• Review MyCoast app monitoring locations and town promotion
• Discuss Nuisance Flooding Tide Wall pilot project with DEEP

No substantive decisions were made; the group focused on updates and planning for resilience projects, including the flood alert system contract, MyCoast monitoring assignments, and external collaboration. Action items were assigned for follow-up.

• Assigned MyCoast monitoring locations to members for standardized data collection
• Planned meeting with DPW to discuss flood sensor installation estimate
• Scheduled joint meeting with Madison's coastal resilience group in May
• Paid to follow up on nuisance flooding tidewall project with recommended contractor
• Agreed to restructure town website's sustainability page with Jim and Tyler
• Noted wastewater treatment plant project stalled due to contract dispute
• Explored potential marshland assessment with U.S. Fish and Wildlife contact
• Monitored Branford River dredging project still 2–3 years out

Veteran Parade Committee

The committee will review and discuss updates for the 2026 Memorial Day parade, including unit participation, police and state permissions, the essay contest, route changes, and a flyer design.

• Updates on parade units
• Police and state permissions for the parade
• Essay contest details
• Route updates for the parade
• Review of parade flyer

The committee reviewed logistics for the 2026 parades, including a new start location due to Main Street construction and updates on the essay contest. They are awaiting state permission for road closures and will finalize the parade flyer at a special meeting on May 18. No formal votes or actions were taken.

Public Building Commission

The Public Building Commission will review proposals for engineering design services for HVAC upgrades and roof replacement at Branford High School and may recommend awarding contracts. They will also consider approving several invoices totaling over $129,000 for various construction and engineering firms.

• Review proposals for HVAC design services at Branford High School
• Review proposals for Roof Replacement and Kalwall System Replacement design
• Approve $95,000 invoice from Antinozzi (March)
• Approve $7,000 invoice from Jacunski Humes
• Approve $3,390 invoice from STS

Board of Finance

The regular meeting of the Board of Finance scheduled for April 27, 2026 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Branford Housing Authority

The Branford Housing Authority will discuss lease addendums, mold remediation at Unit A-4, gutter repair, tree safety, and spring cleanup. They will also get updates on the Property Manager and RSC positions, a grant application, and the waiting list from Beacon.

• Mold remediation work at Unit A-4
• Broken gutter leaning on light fixture; cleaning and inspection
• Tree and branch safety work with third quote pending
• Screen repair and replacement
• RSC grant application update

The Branford Housing Authority approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously. Members discussed ongoing communication issues with DeMarco Management and resident concerns including apartment conditions and mold reports. No major votes on contracts or policy changes occurred; the meeting was largely administrative and discussion-based.

• Approved previous month's meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed resident office hours Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Authorized reimbursement for Rhonda for expenses incurred
• Carmen to pick up receipts and verify hotel charges
• Recertifications to be completed week of April 27
• Two chairs and one small table permitted on decks
• Two-week notice before non-compliant items removed to dumpsters
• RSC grant application filed

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission will review several permit applications, including a new access trail at 83 Laurel Hill Rd and a swale installation on East Main St. They will also discuss an enforcement case for unauthorized vegetation removal and grading at 23-33 School Ground Rd, tabled to May 14. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss strategy for a proposed settlement in a lawsuit against the commission.

• Enforcement action at 23-33 School Ground Rd for illegal vegetation removal and grading (tabled to May 14)
• Access trail at 83 Laurel Hill Rd to connect to Supply Ponds Preserve
• Swale installation at 509-545 East Main St & 6-12 Business Park Dr
• Single-family home and pool at 187 Cherry Hill Rd (tabled to May 14)
• Agent approvals for deck/pools at 77 Chestnut St, 17 Piscitello Dr, 118 Cherry Hill Rd, and ADU at 51 Applewood Rd

The commission approved a 0.1-mile access trail at 83 Laurel Hill Rd connecting to the Supply Ponds/Pisgah Brook Preserve, with added motorized vehicle deterrents and a post-grazing report. Several other applications were tabled or continued. An enforcement case was also tabled, and the commission entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy.

• Approved April 9, 2026 minutes (5-1-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved BRIW-26-2 access trail at 83 Laurel Hill Rd (5-0)
• Tabled IW-26-9 at 187 Cherry Hill Rd EXT to May 14
• Continued IW-26-14 at 509-545 East Main St to May 14
• Tabled enforcement case CC-25.12.01 at 23-33 School Ground Rd
• Tabled jurisdictional ruling JRIW-26-16 at 39 Sawmill Rd
• Entered executive session to discuss settlement in Noori et al. lawsuit

Board of Fire Commissioners

The regular Board of Fire Commissioners meeting scheduled for April 23, 2026, has been canceled. No items will be discussed.

Fireworks Committee

The Fireworks Committee is holding a special meeting to plan the 2026 fireworks display. Key agenda items include setting the schedule of events, selecting a vendor, and approving the budget. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approval of special meeting minutes from April 1, 2026
• Discussion and decision on schedule of events for fireworks display
• Selection of vendor for fireworks services
• Review and approval of budget for the event
• Citizen comments limited to agenda items, 5 minutes per speaker

The minutes provided contain only the agenda and procedural guidelines for the special meeting. No substantive decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

BOE - Communication Committee

The Communication Committee will discuss and possibly take action on the continuation of its Communications Strategic Plan. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Continuation of Communications Strategic Plan (discussion/action)
• Public comment period (in-person and remote)
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

The committee approved minutes from the February 18 and March 25, 2026 meetings, both unanimously. Discussion continued on the Communications Strategic Plan but no motion or vote was taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:22 PM.

• Approved Feb 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 25, 2026 special meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Branford Board of Education will consider second readings of policies on student records (FERPA) and student discipline. They also will vote on adopting the WIS Math Textbook and first readings of social media and curricular exemption policies. Other action items include a Project Graduation donation request, amending the transportation contract, and approving a subrecipient award agreement with Zum.

• Vote on second reading of Policy 5800 (Student Discipline)
• Adoption of WIS Math Textbook
• First reading of Policy 4750 (Social Media) and 6400 (Curricular Exemptions)
• Amend Transportation Contract
• Approve Subrecipient Award Agreement with Zum

Board of Education

The Branford Board of Education will vote on adopting a new math textbook for Walsh Intermediate School, amending the transportation contract, and approving a subrecipient award agreement with Zum. They will also hold second readings of student records (FERPA) and discipline policies, and first readings of social media and curricular exemption policies.

• Vote to adopt WIS Math Textbook
• Vote to amend Transportation Contract
• Vote to approve Subrecipient Award Agreement with Zum
• Second reading of Policy 5025 (Student Records) and Policy 5800 (Student Discipline)
• First reading of Policy 4750 (Social Media) and Policy 6400 (Curricular Exemptions)

The board voted unanimously to remove two discussion items from the agenda: a transportation contract amendment and a subrecipient award agreement with Zum. They approved consent agenda items including second-reading policies on student records and discipline, and adoption of a new math textbook for Walsh Intermediate School. The board also approved a $2,500 donation request for Project Graduation and went into executive session to discuss counsel recommendations on transportation contracts.

• Removed transportation contract amendment and Zum subrecipient agreement from agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: second-reading policies 5025 & 5800, and WIS Math Textbook adoption (unanimous)
• Approved first-reading of policies 4750 (Social Media) and 6400 (Curricular Exemptions) (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 Project Graduation donation request (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from six prior meetings (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss transportation contract counsel recommendations (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Board of Education is conducting a second reading of a policy on confidentiality and access to student education records. The policy defines terms and outlines procedures for disclosure, directory information, and annual notifications. No other items are on the agenda.

• Second reading of policy 5025P on confidentiality and access to education records

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to discuss a single application. The board is deciding whether to grant a variance for a property lot split that falls slightly short of required dimensions.

• Variance request for 31 Pawson Road to allow a 99.2-foot lot width (100 feet required)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Branford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on April 21, 2026 via Zoom. They will consider a variance application to expand the driveway width on Waverly Road for safe access to a new flood-compliant home at 44 Limewood Avenue.

• Public hearing on ZBA 26-7: Robert Carroll requests variance under Sec. 6.12C to widen driveway on Waverly Road for 44 Limewood Avenue

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Branford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests. One seeks to allow a lot split at 31 Pawson Road where the lot is slightly undersized. The other requests permission to widen a driveway on Waverly Road for a flood-compliant home at 44 Limewood Avenue. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes.

• Variance for lot split at 31 Pawson Road (ZBA 26-6): allow 99.2 ft lot where 100 ft required
• Variance for driveway widening on Waverly Road for 44 Limewood Avenue flood-compliant home (ZBA 26-7)
• Approval of March 17, 2026 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board held public hearings and approved a zoning application by Robert Carroll at 44 Limewood Avenue. They also approved the minutes from the March 17 meeting.

• ZBA 26-7: Robert Carroll, 44 Limewood Avenue – Granted
• March 17, 2026 meeting minutes approved

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee will review proposed FY2026-2027 budgets for several town departments, including Building Inspection, Conservation, Planning, Zoning Board of Appeals, Water Pollution Control, and Economic Development. The committee will also consider creating a Traffic Authority to take over traffic duties from the Board of Police Commissioners, and establishing a Senior Property Tax Freeze for qualified homeowners. Additionally, they are awaiting a survey before deciding on designating Jefferson Place as a town road.

• Review budgets for Building Inspection, Conservation, Planning, Zoning Board of Appeals, Water Pollution Control Authority, and Economic Development
• Consider ordinance to create a Traffic Authority under CGS §7-149d
• Consider designating Jefferson Place as a town road (pending survey)
• Consider ordinance for a Senior Property Tax Freeze program

RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee

The RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee will hear and review proposed FY2026-27 budgets for several departments, including Building Inspection, Conservation, Planning, Zoning Board of Appeals, Water Pollution Control, and Economic Development. They will consider recommending the creation of a Traffic Authority to take over traffic duties from the Board of Police Commissioners, and a Senior Property Tax Freeze ordinance for qualified seniors. Action on designating Jefferson Place as a town road is deferred pending a land survey.

• Review of proposed FY2026-27 budgets for six departments
• Consideration of ordinance to create Traffic Authority (CGS §7-149d)
• Consideration of Senior Property Tax Freeze ordinance
• Deferred action on Jefferson Place town road designation pending survey

The RTM Rules & Ordinances Committee unanimously approved budgets for Building Inspection, Conservation, Planning/Development, Zoning Board of Appeals, Water Pollution Control, and Economic Development. The committee also discussed and requested re-referral of proposed ordinances on Traffic Authority, Jefferson Place road designation, and Senior Property Tax Freeze for further study.

• Approved Building Inspection & Enforcement budget (6-0)
• Approved Conservation & Environment budget (6-0)
• Approved Planning, Conservation & Development budget (6-0)
• Approved Zoning Board of Appeals budget (6-0)
• Approved Water Pollution Control Authority budget (6-0)
• Approved Economic Development budget (6-0)
• Requested re-referral of Traffic Authority, Jefferson Place, and Senior Tax Freeze ordinances to RTM (6-0)

Fireworks Committee

This special meeting of the Branford Fireworks Committee lists future meeting dates for 2026 but includes no specific agenda items or decisions.

• No actionable items listed; only meeting dates and location

Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter Commission

The commission will review and approve treasurer and shelter reports, discuss monthly donations and endowment, approve minutes from March, and cover shelter happenings and fundraisers.

• Approve treasurer reports
• Approve shelter reports
• Monthly donations/endowment report
• Approve minutes from March 2026
• Fundraiser updates

The Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter Commission approved shelter reports and meeting minutes. No substantive decisions on policy or funding were made; the meeting focused on reports of shelter happenings, fundraisers, and upcoming events.

• Approved shelter reports (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Parker Memorial Park Commission

This special meeting will cover old business including a budget report, correspondence, and various park maintenance issues such as signage, parking lot blocks, walkway installation, tree care, equipment repairs, and updates to websites. No new business will be introduced.

• Install 'No dogs' sign at Big Rock
• Mark and space parking lot blocks to prevent damage
• Install walkway from bocce court to Big Rock and new signage
• Address tree condition and volcano mulching near Playscape
• Remodel bathrooms and weld grill repairs

The commission unanimously approved the March meeting minutes. No other votes were taken. Discussions included adding e-bike rules to park rules, grounds maintenance changes, and several ongoing maintenance and signage issues. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)

Harbor Management Commission

This agenda is purely procedural, listing the dates and times of Harbor Management Commission meetings from May to December 2026. No substantive items are discussed.

Fair Rent Commission

The Fair Rent Commission is meeting to approve minutes from March and discuss updating the Fair Rent webpage. They will also consider two complaints received this month.

• Approval of March 2nd minutes
• Discussion of two complaints received
• Update Fair Rent webpage

The Commission unanimously approved expanding the Fair Rent webpage content, adding a 'What to Expect' section with standardized document requirements. They also scheduled two rent dispute hearings for May 2026. Two complaints were reviewed, including a group complaint alleging excessive rent increases and improper utility charges.

• Approved updates to Fair Rent webpage with 'What to Expect' section (unanimous)
• Approved hearing dates: Vandermaelen vs Chitra on May 4, Grasso vs Pyramid Real Estate on May 11 (unanimous)
• Approved March 2, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

RTM Public Services Committee

The committee will receive presentations on FY 2026-27 budget requests for Police Services, Police Special Detail, Emergency Management, Fire Protection, Building Department, and Animal Control, as amended by the Board of Finance. Members are directed to refer to a supplemental document from the Finance Director for a budget summary and proposed capital improvement plan.

• Police Services budget presentation by Jon Mulhern (pages 31-32)
• Police Service Special Detail budget presentation by Jon Mulhern (page 33)
• Emergency Management budget presentation by Tom Mahoney (page 34)
• Fire Protection budget presentation by Tom Mahoney (pages 35-36)
• Building Department budget presentation by Brian Droney (page 37)

The committee unanimously approved all FY2027 budgets for police, fire, emergency management, building, and animal control. They also voted to eliminate a $149,800 capital request for police radio replacement and instead fund new radios this fiscal year using undesignated funds.

• Approved FY2027 police services budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY2027 fire protection budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY2027 emergency management budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY2027 building department budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY2027 animal control budget (unanimous)
• Eliminated $149,800 police radio replacement capital request, replaced all radios using undesignated funds (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning regulation amendment (PZ #26-9) that would allow cannabis transporters and cannabis-infused beverage wholesalers in Branford. The proposed changes affect sections 2.2 and 7.20.C of the zoning regulations. The public may provide input during the hearing or submit written comments.

• Public hearing on PZ #26-9: Zoning amendment to allow cannabis transporter and infused beverage wholesaler uses

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on a zoning amendment to allow cannabis transporters and infused beverage wholesalers, and on a 4-lot resubdivision at 76-82 Totoket Road. Old business includes finalizing landscaping regulation revisions and reviewing a coastal site plan for a new home at 3 Waverly Park Road. New items include accessory apartments at 51 Applewood Road and 19-25 Fairlawn Avenue, and a zoning map change from R3 to Mixed Use District at Indian Neck Avenue.

• Public hearing on PZ 26-1: 4-lot resubdivision at 76-82 Totoket Road
• Public hearing on PZ 26-9: Zoning amendment for cannabis transporter and infused beverage wholesaler
• Old business: Landscaping regulation revisions (Sec. 6.3) from PZ 25-19
• New business: Zoning map amendment from R3 to Mixed Use at 7 and 9 Indian Neck Ave.
• New business: Special exception for accessory apartment at 51 Applewood Road

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on a 4-lot resubdivision at 76-82 Totoket Road and a zoning amendment to allow cannabis transporters and infused beverage wholesalers. Old business includes finalizing revisions to landscaping regulations and a coastal site plan for a new home on Waverly Park Road. New applications for accessory apartments and a zoning map change for Indian Neck Avenue will be discussed with public hearings set for May.

• Public hearing continued: 4-lot resubdivision at 76-82 Totoket Road (PZ 26-1)
• Public hearing: zoning amendment to allow cannabis transporter and infused beverage wholesaler (PZ 26-9)
• Old business: revisions to landscaping regulations (Sec. 6.3) after closed public hearing (PZ 25-19)
• Coastal site plan for new single-family home at 3 Waverly Park Road (PZ 26-7)
• New application: zoning map amendment from R3 to Mixed Use at 7 & 9 Indian Neck Avenue (PZ 26-13)

The Commission approved a zoning regulation amendment adding Cannabis Transporter and Infused Beverage Wholesaler as permitted uses in the IG-2 zone, effective May 1, 2026. It also approved a 4-lot resubdivision at 76-82 Totoket Road with conditions, including a planting plan and financial guarantee.

• Approved zoning amendment adding Cannabis Transporter and Infused Beverage Wholesaler (unanimous)
• Approved 4-lot resubdivision at 76-82 Totoket Road with conditions (4-1)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a 4-lot resubdivision at 76-82 Totoket Road with conditions, and approved a zoning regulation amendment to sections 2.2 and 7.20.C with conditions, effective May 1, 2026.

• Approved 4-lot resubdivision at 76-82 Totoket Road with conditions
• Approved zoning regulation amendment to Sec. 2.2 and 7.20.C, effective May 1, 2026

Community Forest Commission

The Branford Community Forest Commission will approve March meeting minutes and discuss several upcoming events. Key items include finalizing spring tree planting, the tree seedling giveaway, and planning for the Arbor Day Celebration on April 24 at Blackstone Library.

• 2026 Spring tree planting
• Tree Seedling Giveaway final details
• Arbor Day Celebration April 24 at Blackstone Library
• Follow-up on CFC webpage with IT
• Regional Tree Commission correspondence

The Branford Community Forest Commission approved the minutes from the March 19, 2026 meeting. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting; discussions focused on upcoming tree seedlings, the Arbor Day celebration, and a past educational presentation. No votes on policies, contracts, or other official actions occurred.

• Approved March 19, 2026 meeting minutes (motion, no vote tally recorded)

Branford Housing Authority

The Branford Housing Authority will discuss updates on maintenance issues at Parkside Village II, including mold remediation in Unit A-4, gutter repairs, and tree safety work. They will also review the status of hiring for property manager and RSC positions, as well as a grant application and waiting list updates.

• Update on property manager and RSC positions
• Mold remediation in Unit A-4
• Gutter leaning on light fixture, cleaning and repair
• Tree safety work (third quote pending)
• Lease addendums for 2026/2027

Branford Housing Authority

The Board will discuss a variety of facility repairs and seasonal maintenance for Parkside Village II. Members will also review the status of the Property Manager and RSC positions, as well as a grant application.

• Mold remediation in Unit A-4
• Gutter cleaning, inspection, and repair
• Tree and branch safety work quotes
• RSC grant application status
• Property Manager and RSC position updates

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Volunteer Fire Pension Committee will hold a special meeting to elect a chairperson and approve minutes from March 2025. The main business is reviewing and approving the list of volunteers who will receive pension credit for 2025.

• Elect a chairperson
• Approve minutes of March 25, 2025
• Approve list of volunteers for 2025 pension credit

The committee elected Tim Murray as chairperson and approved the minutes from March 2025. They approved the list of volunteers receiving pension credit for 2025, contingent on the fire chief reviewing the eligibility of Peter DaRos and Kevin Dickson.

• Elected Tim Murray as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Requested Fire Chief review eligibility of Peter DaRos and Kevin Dickson (unanimous)
• Approved roster of qualifying volunteers pending chief's review (unanimous)

Parker Memorial Park Commission

The April 15, 2026 meeting of the Parker Memorial Park Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Center Revitalization Review Board

The TCRRB will vote on minutes from February 25 and discuss relocating the air conditioning/condenser unit at Town Hall (1019 Main St.). No other major actions are on the agenda.

• Relocation of AC/Condenser unit at 1019 Main St. (Town Hall)

The board approved the minutes from the February 25, 2026 meeting with three in favor and two abstentions. They also recommended the relocation of an AC/condenser unit at 1019 Main Street (Town Hall) as presented, after discussion of noise, screening, height, and church engagement.

• Approved February 25, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0-2 abstentions)
• Recommended relocation of AC unit at 1019 Main St (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold executive sessions to discuss a proposed settlement in the Schloemann v. Town of Branford workers' compensation claim and tax appeal settlements. They will then vote on approving those settlements. Additionally, they will consider a request from Campus Customs — The Haven to use the Town Green for a vendor fair on May 24, 2026.

• Executive session and vote on settlement of Schloemann v. Town of Branford workers' compensation claim
• Executive session and vote on proposed tax appeal settlements
• Request from Campus Customs — The Haven to use Town Green for vendor fair on May 24, 2026, noon to 4 p.m.

The Board unanimously approved a settlement in the Schloemann v. Town of Branford workers' compensation claim. It also approved settlements in five tax appeal cases: D'Amato, Halstead LLC, Birbarie Marina, JJJ Holdings, and Gincavage. Additionally, a request from Campus Customs — The Haven to use the Town Green for a vendor fair on May 24, 2026 was approved.

• Approved Schloemann workers' comp settlement (unanimous)
• Approved D'Amato tax appeal settlement (unanimous)
• Approved Halstead LLC tax appeal settlement (unanimous)
• Approved Birbarie Marina tax appeal settlement (unanimous)
• Approved JJJ Holdings tax appeal settlement (unanimous)
• Approved Gincavage tax appeal settlement (unanimous)
• Approved Town Green use for vendor fair (unanimous)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will discuss and possibly approve combining tax and sewer utility bills, requiring a public hearing date. They will also review a sewer access application for 642 Main St and a letter of understanding for a potential sewer extension on Rose Hill Rd, Pent Rd, and Pinski Dr. Progress on inflow and infiltration reduction will be discussed.

• Sewer access permit WPCA-26-5 for 642 Main St
• Letter of Understanding for sewer extension on Rose Hill, Pent, Pinski Dr
• Consider combining tax and sewer utility bills, set public hearing
• Discuss I&I reduction as recommended by AECOM

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will discuss and potentially approve combining tax and sewer utility bills, requiring a public hearing. They will also review a sewer extension agreement for Rose Hill Road, Pent Road, and Pinski Drive, and discuss I&I reduction progress and future EDU cost increases. A sewer access application at 642 Main St. is also on the agenda.

• Request to combine tax and sewer bills with public hearing
• Letter of Understanding for sewer extension on Rose Hill, Pent, and Pinski
• Sewer access application at 642 Main St. (permit WPCA-26-5)
• Discussion on I&I reduction progress recommended by AECOM
• Discussion on future cost increase of EDUs

The Water Pollution Control Authority approved a request to combine tax and sewer utility bills starting this year, and set a public hearing date of May 12, 2026 per state statute. They also approved a sewer access application at 642 Main St. and a letter of understanding for a sewer extension on Rose Hill Rd, Pent Rd, and Pinski Drive. No adjustment to EDU costs was made.

• Approved minutes of 3/10/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved sewer access application at 642 Main St. (carried)
• Approved letter of understanding for Rose Hill Rd, Pent Rd, Pinski Drive sewer extension (carried)
• Approved combining tax and sewer utility bills, set public hearing for May 12 (carried)
• No adjustment to EDU costs (discussion only)

Shellfish Commission

The Branford Shellfish Commission will meet to review dock applications and their impact on shellfish beds. They will also discuss the budget report, lease collections, enforcement, and permit activity.

• Review of dock applications and shellfish bed impact projects
• Budget report
• Update on lease collections
• Enforcement report
• Permit activity

Shellfish Commission

The Branford Shellfish Commission meeting scheduled for April 14, 2026 was cancelled due to a lack of new business. No decisions or discussions occurred.

Public Building Commission

The Public Building Commission meeting scheduled for April 13, 2026, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Clean Energy Ad Hoc Committee

The Clean Energy Ad Hoc Committee will discuss options for a microgrid and receive project updates on a Miyawaki forest, plug-in solar, leaf blowers, a thermal energy network, and multifamily housing. The committee will also consider sustainability status renewal and approve March minutes.

• Microgrid options for Branford
• Miyawaki forest project update
• Plug-in solar project update
• Thermal energy network project update
• Sustainability status renewal discussion

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March meeting. No substantive decisions were made on new initiatives; members discussed ongoing projects including microgrid options, Miyawaki forest planting, and legislative efforts on solar and leaf blowers.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)

Branford Bicycle Pedestrian Ad Hoc Advisory Committee

The Branford Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee will receive updates on the Cooke Property and a letter to schools, and hear a presentation from the New Haven Coalition for Active Transportation. They will also review sidewalk materials and discuss sidewalk improvement priorities.

• Update on Cooke Property
• Introductory letter to Branford Schools
• Presentation by New Haven Coalition for Active Transportation (NCAT)
• Review of sidewalk material
• Sidewalk improvement priorities

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting and received a presentation from the New Haven Coalition for Active Transportation. No substantive decisions were made by the committee.

• Approved March 9, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Police Commissioners - Traffic Committee Agenda

The April 13, 2026, Board of Police Commission Traffic meeting has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed.

Board of Police Commissioners

The board will approve minutes from March 9, 2026, receive the chief's monthly statistical report from March 2025, and recognize officers and staff. A building project update is scheduled. Public comments are invited.

• Approval of minutes from March 9, 2026 meeting
• Monthly statistical report from March 2025
• Recognition letters for Officers McGinnis, Mitchell-Carter, Kenny, Social Worker Suraci, and Records
• Building project update
• Citizens comments

The Board of Police Commissioners approved the minutes from the March 9 meeting unanimously. Chief Mulhern presented statistical, training, and personnel updates, including delivery of a new police boat and progress on the building project. No motions were made for new policy, contracts, or other actions. The meeting was adjourned after public comments were none.

• Approved March 9, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Commission will hold a show cause hearing continued from March 26 regarding failure of erosion and sedimentation control measures at 175 Cherry Hill Rd, Hosley Rd, and 167 Cherry Hill Rd. They will also review applications for drainage improvements at 26 School St and a new home and pool at 187 Cherry Hill Rd EXT. Several new applications and agent approvals are on the agenda, including a deck replacement, accessory dwelling unit, and swale installation.

• Show cause hearing CC#25.05.02 for erosion control failure at multiple Cherry Hill Rd locations
• Application IW-26-9 for single-family home, pool, and grading at 187 Cherry Hill Rd EXT
• Application IW-26-6 for drainage improvements and grading at 26 School St
• Enforcement case CC#02-02.01 & CC#04-10.01 for filling/clearing at 44 Tabor Dr
• New application BRIW-26-2 for access trail at 83 Laurel Hill Rd

The Commission approved IW-26-6 for drainage improvements and minor site grading at 26 School St with a unanimous 6-0 vote. They also modified an enforcement order for erosion control failures at 175 Cherry Hill Rd, requiring completion by fall 2026. Several applications were received for future agent approvals, and the hearing for IW-26-9 was continued.

• Approved IW-26-6 drainage improvements at 26 School St (6-0)
• Modified enforcement order CC#25.05.02 at 175 Cherry Hill Rd with plan (7-0)
• Approved March 26, 2026 meeting minutes (4-2-0, two abstentions)
• Continued IW-26-9 single-family home at 187 Cherry Hill Rd EXT to April 23
• Continued enforcement CC#02-02.01 and CC#04-10.01 at 44 Tabor Dr pending compliance

Inland Wetlands Commission

The Inland Wetlands Commission is reviewing applications for drainage improvements, new home construction, and deck replacements. It will also conduct a show cause hearing regarding erosion and sedimentation control failures at multiple properties on Cherry Hill Rd.

• Continued review of IW-26-6: drainage improvements at 26 School St
• Application IW-26-9: single-family home and pool at 187 Cherry Hill Rd EXT
• New application IW-26-10: deck replacement at 77 Chestnut St
• New application IW-26-12: accessory dwelling unit at 51 Applewood Rd
• Show cause hearing CC#25.05.02: erosion control failures at 175, 167 Cherry Hill Rd and Hosley Rd

East Shore Health Department

The East Shore Health District Board of Health will discuss routine business and receive updates. A video presentation on epidemiology data, updates on the Travel Clinic program, and a MOU with West Haven are on the agenda. New business includes division updates and a shellfish initiative. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for May 7, 2026.

• Public hearing on ESHD budget planned for May 7, 2026
• OD2A Grant for overdose prevention and community outreach
• Travel Clinic Program update by Dr. Young
• City of West Haven Acting Director of Public Health MOU executed
• East Haven Recreational Shellfish Initiative next steps

The Board of Health unanimously approved the February 12, 2026 meeting minutes. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports and updates on epidemiology, internships, grants, and administrative planning.

• Approved February 12, 2026 board minutes (unanimous)

Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library

The Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library Committee will receive a financial report and the library director's report, including highlights from the March report to the First Selectman and an overview of the budget presentation to the Board of Finance. They will also review audio-visual quotes and update the policy review schedule.

• Financial report
• Budget presentation to Board of Finance
• Review of audio-visual quotes
• Updates to policy review schedule
• Follow-up on sales policy vs. exhibits/displays policy

The Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library Committee postponed approval of March meeting minutes for lack of a quorum. They discussed a budget proposal with a near-5% increase already accepted by the Board of Finance, and decided to begin policy reviews of the Mission Statement, Library Board-Librarian Relationship, and Service Animal Protocol. No other votes or formal decisions were taken.

• Postponed approval of March 11, 2026 minutes (no quorum)

Solid Waste Management Commission

The April 8, 2026 monthly meeting of the Solid Waste Management Commission has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

RTM

The regularly scheduled April 8, 2026 Representative Town Meeting has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

Open Space Commission

The Open Space Commission will receive a general update from wardens and discuss multiple projects including water testing and treatment at Supply Pond, a fish ladder celebration, invasive goat management at Hilltop Woods Preserve, and a meeting regarding the Open Space Acquisition Fund. They will also discuss trail and boardwalk construction projects.

• Supply Pond water testing and treatment
• Fish Ladder Celebration on April 25
• Invasive goat grazing at Hilltop Woods Preserve
• Meeting with Josh Brooks on Open Space Acquisition Fund
• Red Rock Road trail IWC application submitted

The commission discussed trail maintenance and improvements. They decided to use gravel instead of boardwalks on the green trail at Supply Ponds. They also discussed fish stocking, invasive plant control, and future property acquisitions. No formal votes were recorded.

• Decided to use gravel for Supply Ponds green trail (no vote recorded)
• Ordered 150 bass and 200 channel catfish for stocking (no vote)
• Submitted Red Rock Road trail application to Inland Wetlands Commission (no vote)
• Discussed using goats for invasive plant removal at Queach and Hilltop Woods (no decision yet)
• Planned work party to reconstruct boardwalks at Saltonstall Mt. Preserve (no vote)
• Discussed future open space acquisitions with First Selectman (no vote)

James Blackstone Memorial Library

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate: the April 8, 2026 meeting of the Blackstone Library Board of Trustees has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will occur.

Harbor Management Commission

This is an organizational meeting to elect a chairman and secretary, and to approve the 2026 meeting schedule. First Selectman Brooks will present on the commission's formation and responsibilities. No substantive policy or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Election of Chairman and Secretary
• Discussion and approval of 2026 meeting schedule
• Presentation by First Selectman on commission responsibilities

The commission elected John Petrofsky as chair and Jan Possidente as secretary, both unanimously. They also approved a monthly meeting schedule for the remainder of 2026. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected John Petrofsky as chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Jan Possidente as secretary (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)

Conservation and Environment Commission

The Conservation and Environment Commission will discuss the Tweed Airport Expansion, grant opportunities from DEEP, and review the fiscal year 2025/26 budget. They will also address continuing business including coastal project permits, invasive plant control, and the Pollinator Pathway initiative.

• Discussion of Tweed Airport Expansion (Item 6A)
• Review of fiscal year 2025/26 year-to-date budget (Item 3A)
• Discussion of DEEP grant opportunity (Item 6B)
• Invasive plant control and Pollinator Pathway work at BELC (Items 5C, 5D)
• Earth Day Litter Clean-up and other community events (Items 5F, 5G)

The Conservation and Environment Commission unanimously approved spending $2,500 to supply free plants at the Branford Festival and also unanimously approved a motion to seek permission to apply for a Resilient Forestry Practices Grant. Minutes from February and March were approved (March with revisions, 7-1-0). Other items included scheduling a cleanup with Quantum-Si and planning for invasive plant control and pollinator pathway efforts.

• Approved February 4, 2026 minutes unanimously
• Approved March 4, 2026 minutes with revisions (7-1-0, Goodlad abstained)
• Approved $2,500 for Branford Festival plant giveaway unanimously
• Approved motion to approach town for Resilient Forestry Practices Grant permission and site visit unanimously
• Tabled funding for Hilltop Preserve and Red Rock Road parcel management pending company responses

Center Revitalization Review Board

The Town Center Revitalization Review Board's April 8, 2026 meeting has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting cancelled

BOE - Teaching & Learning Committee

The Branford Board of Education's Teaching & Learning Committee will discuss and vote on adopting 'Think! Mathematics' for Grade 5 to replace current materials, with a full Board vote requested. The committee also noted that the Grades 6-8 math textbook review is ongoing.

• Recommendation to adopt 'Think! Mathematics' for Grade 5
• Middle School Mathematics textbook review and recommendation
• Request for Board approval of Grade 5 math textbook adoption
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Discussion on WIS Math Textbook Recommendation

The Teaching & Learning Committee voted unanimously to recommend the Walsh Intermediate School Math textbook to the full Board of Education for approval. The committee also approved minutes from previous meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Walsh Intermediate School Math textbook to full Board (unanimous)
• Approved January 7, 2026 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2026 special committee minutes (unanimous)

BOE - Policy Committee

The Branford Board of Education Policy Committee will discuss and vote on revisions to two policies: one clarifying employee social media rights under the First Amendment, and another updating curricular exemptions to comply with the 2025 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, which requires the district to consider religious-based exemption requests beyond state-required areas. The committee will also revisit transportation topics from a prior meeting.

• Revisions to Policy 4750 on employee social media use, clarifying First Amendment protections and limits on district regulation
• Revisions to Policy 6400 on curricular exemptions to reflect Mahmoud v. Taylor (2025) requiring consideration of religious exemption requests
• Discussion of transportation-related policy revisions postponed from previous meeting

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from February 11, 2026 and March 18, 2026. They also unanimously voted to advance policies 4750 (Social Media) and 6400 (Curricular Exemptions) to the Full Board for a first reading.

• Approved minutes from Feb 11 and Mar 18 meetings (unanimous)
• Advanced Policy 4750 (Social Media) to Full Board for first reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Policy 6400 (Curricular Exemptions) to Full Board for first reading (unanimous)

BOE - Personnel & Finance

The Personnel & Finance Committee will review the FY2026 monthly finance reports and hear updates from the Chief Operating Officer. Key financial highlights include a $2.5M available operating balance, an $11.2M available capital balance with ~$10M in summer projects, and a $700K encumbrance for a non-lapsing fund.

• $2.5M available operating balance, with vacancies and year-end adjustments
• $11.2M available capital balance, ~$10M for summer projects at BHS
• $700K encumbered for FY27 non-lapsing fund
• $670K EPA grant drawdown received, totaling $1.08M
• Food service fund has cumulative student negative balance of $12,618

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss and potentially approve a settlement in the Schloemann v. Town of Branford workers' compensation claim. They will also hold executive sessions for that discussion and to interview candidates for Interim Town Clerk.

• Executive session to discuss proposed settlement in Schloemann v. Town workers' comp claim
• Vote to approve settlement in Schloemann v. Town workers' comp claim
• Executive session for Interim Town Clerk candidate interviews

The Board of Selectmen held a special meeting and immediately entered executive session to interview three candidates for the Interim Town Clerk position. No votes were taken during the session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Moved to enter executive session for interview process (unanimous)

Board of Recreation

Board of Education

The Branford Board of Education's Ad Hoc Naming of Facilities Recommendation Committee will meet to discuss whether a formal committee is needed to recommend names for school facilities. This is a procedural discussion about forming a committee, with no specific naming proposals on the agenda.

• Discuss need for an Ad Hoc Naming of Facilities Committee

The Board of Education voted unanimously to establish a Naming of Facilities Ad Hoc Committee. The motion was approved without discussion or opposition. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Established Naming of Facilities Ad Hoc Committee (7-0)

RTM Ways and Means Committee

This regularly scheduled meeting of the RTM Ways & Means Committee for April 7, 2026, has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

RTM Administrative Services Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for April 7, 2026, has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

Human Services Board

This meeting covers standard agenda items including minutes, communications, revenue, clinical and social services, director's report, and old/new business. No specific proposals or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

The Branford Human Services Board met on April 7, 2026, and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Discussions included revenue updates, clinical services (new saliva drug screenings), social services (decline in donations, increase in rent arrears), and budget planning for next fiscal year. No formal decisions or votes were recorded on any substantive matter.

• Approved minutes from 03/03/2026 meeting

Board of Recreation

The Branford Board of Recreation is holding a special meeting to discuss the FY 2027 budget and a site plan for a beer and wine tent at the Branford Festival. Public comments are limited to agenda items and new business within the board's purview.

• Review and discussion of FY 2027 budget
• Branford Festival beer & wine tent site plan approval

The Board of Recreation unanimously approved the 2026 Branford Festival Beer and Wine Tent and the associated site plan as presented by the Festival Committee. A discussion of the FY 2027 budget took place but no action was taken.

• Approved 2026 Festival Beer and Wine Tent & site plan (3-0)

RTM Education Committee

This scheduled meeting of the RTM Education Committee has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance unanimously approved the FY27 budget totaling $148,694,679, including $73,189,576 for the Board of Education and $75,505,103 for town departments. They also recommended a $6,485,044 capital improvement plan and made minor adjustments such as a $4,928 increase to Solid Waste & Recycling. Several special fund budgets and the Registrar of Voters salary were also approved.

• Board of Education operating budget: $72,029,576
• Total capital improvement plan: $6,485,044 (General Fund $4,955,044, Sewer Utility $450,000, Other $1,080,000)
• Police Services budget: $8,924,515; Fire Services: $9,561,632
• Solid Waste & Recycling budget increased by $4,928 to $5,271,431
• Registrar of Voters salary set at $41,962.50 with a 2.25% second-year increase

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will vote on multiple budget transfers, including a $1.5 million appropriation from fund balance to create a BOE Electrification Fund. They will also consider a $1.006 million capital transfer for projects such as police and DPW radio replacements, transfer station floor reconstruction, and IT upgrades. The meeting includes a budget work session for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

• Approve $1.5M transfer from fund balance to establish BOE Electrification Fund
• Approve $181,236 capital fund transfer for Branford Point Seawall, software upgrades, and other projects
• Approve $1.006M general fund appropriation for police/DPW radios, transfer station floor, document digitization, cameras, and tax office renovation
• Approve $7,500 transfer for sustainability consulting from material handling funds
• Hold budget work session for 2026-2027 fiscal year

The Board of Finance unanimously approved a recommended FY2027 budget of $148,694,679 (5.1% increase) with a 22.70 mill rate. They also approved a $1.5 million BOE Electrification Fund from fund balance and over $1 million in capital transfers from fund balance and capital closeouts. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY2027 budget of $148,694,679 (unanimous)
• Approved creation of $1.5M BOE Electrification Fund from fund balance (unanimous)
• Approved $1,006,000 in capital transfers (police radios, DPW radios, transfer station floor, IT digitization, cameras, tax office renovation) (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 transfer from Material Handling to Consulting Services (unanimous)
• Approved BOE capital request of $990,000 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of five previous meetings (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will consider approving multiple capital transfers and an appropriation from fund balance totaling $1,006,000 for projects including police radio replacements, seawall improvements, and software upgrades. They will also consider creating a new Board of Education Transportation Fund with a $1.5 million appropriation from fund balance. Additionally, the board will hold a budget work session for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

• Appropriation of $1,006,000 from fund balance and capital closeouts for various capital projects
• Creation of a $1.5 million Board of Education Transportation Fund from fund balance
• Transfer of $7,500 from Material Handling to Consulting Services for Sustainability & Compliance
• Capital projects include Branford Point Seawall Improvements ($150,691) and PD Portable Radio Replacements ($250,000)
• Funds allocated for Town-wide Camera Replacement ($85,000) and Tax Office Renovation ($98,000)