Westbrook, Connecticut

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

La Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission revisará una solicitud de demolición y reconstrucción de una vivienda unifamiliar, sistema sanitario y detención subterránea en 249 Old Kelsey Point Road. También aprobarán las actas del 6 de abril de 2026 y discutirán facturas que incluyen $720 por asesoramiento legal y $72.43 por un aviso legal. Los comentarios públicos están limitados a 15 minutos.

• Solicitud de demolición y reconstrucción en 249 Old Kelsey Point Road (Assessor Map #193, Lote #066)
• Facturas: Rose Monroe $129.44, Robinson+Cole $720.00, Hartford Courant $72.38 y $72.43
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión ordinaria del 6 de abril de 2026
• Informe del personal e informes de los miembros de la comisión
• Discusión sobre cambios en regulaciones/solicitudes

Library Board of Trustees

Esta es una reunión procedural estándar sin elementos de acción específicos ni decisiones enumeradas. La agenda incluye informes y actualizaciones de comités, pero no audiencias públicas ni votaciones notables.

Town Meetings

El pueblo votará varias solicitudes de financiamiento para cubrir déficits de proyectos y nuevos servicios. El elemento más significativo es una propuesta para que el pueblo asuma la responsabilidad de los servicios de ambulancias. Otros elementos incluyen mejoras en las aceras y una subvención para la iluminación de Town Green.

• Hasta $800,000 para ambulancias y equipos para asumir servicios de ambulancias
• $144,295 para déficit del Proyecto de Mejora de Aceras Capital
• $65,831 para déficit del Proyecto de Aceras Capital de la Rte. 153 a la Rte. 166
• $5,000 subvención del Programa CT Main Street para iluminación de Town Green
• $2,799 para déficit del proyecto de cobertizo de mantenimiento de la Junta de Educación

Visiting Nurses & Public Health Board

La junta revisará las finanzas del año fiscal actual e iniciará discusiones para el presupuesto del próximo año fiscal. También se revisarán actualizaciones de personal, capacitación y políticas, junto con los preparativos para el 100 aniversario de la organización.

• Actualización del presupuesto del año fiscal actual
• Proceso de revisión del presupuesto del próximo año fiscal
• Planificación del 100 aniversario
• Evaluación anual de desempeño del Administrador

Board of Selectmen

La Junta de Selectmen considerará asignaciones de fin de año y una solicitud de un residente sobre la Propiedad Higgins. También entrarán en sesión ejecutiva para un asunto de seguridad/protección/litigio y fijarán una fecha para una reunión municipal. Varios nombramientos y re-nombramientos para juntas y comisiones municipales están en la agenda.

• Asignaciones de Fin de Año
• Sesión ejecutiva sobre seguridad/protección/litigio con posible acción
• Solicitud de un residente sobre la Propiedad Higgins
• Segunda lectura: Gabriela Spash nombrada al Comité de Sostenibilidad de Westbrook
• Re-nombramientos: Frank Crowley (Televisión por Cable), Jack Horn, Cindy Beaulieu, Howard Benisvy (Junta de Jubilaciones)

The Board of Selectmen authorized the Town Attorney to continue mediation with the Ambulance Association and appropriated up to $800,000 for the purchase of ambulances and related costs, to be forwarded to a Town Meeting. They also declined to purchase the Higgins property in Westbrook, set a Town Meeting for July 9, and approved multiple end-of-year appropriations to cover capital project deficits. Several appointments and reappointments were made, and a $5,000 CT Main Street grant was accepted.

• Authorized up to $800K for ambulance services and mediation (unanimous)
• Set Town Meeting for July 9, 2026 at 7pm (unanimous)
• Declined purchase of Higgins property (unanimous)
• Appropriated $144,295 for Sidewalk Improvement deficit (unanimous)
• Appropriated $65,831 for Rte 153-166 sidewalk deficit (unanimous)
• Appropriated $2,799 for BOE Maintenance Shed deficit (unanimous)
• Accepted $5,000 CT Main Street grant for Town Green lighting (unanimous)
• Appointed Gabriela Spash to Sustainable Westbrook Committee (unanimous)

Board of Finance

El Board of Finance celebrará una reunión especial principalmente para entrar en sesión ejecutiva para discutir un asunto de seguridad/protección y litigio, con posible acción posterior. La agenda no contiene otros elementos públicos sustanciales, solo pasos de procedimiento.

The Board of Finance unanimously approved appropriating up to $800,000 from the Fund Balance for the purchase of ambulances and equipment, to be forwarded to a Town Meeting for further action. The board also held an executive session on safety, security, and litigation.

• Appropriated $800,000 from Fund Balance for ambulance services and equipment (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

La audiencia pública y reunión ordinaria de la Zoning Board of Appeals programada para el 24 de junio de 2026 ha sido cancelada. No se discutirán ni decidirán asuntos.

Water Pollution Control Authority

La reunión regular programada para la Westbrook Water Pollution Control Authority el 24 de junio de 2026 está cancelada.

Harbor Management Commission

La Harbor Management Commission discutirá una determinación de idoneidad por parte del Army Corps of Engineers para el Proyecto Federal de Navegación del Río Patchogue. También considerarán modificaciones a los estándares de aparejos de amarre. Los elementos de rutina incluyen la aprobación de actas, facturas, correspondencia e informes del presidente y del capitán del puerto.

• Discusión de la determinación de idoneidad del Army Corps para el Proyecto Federal de Navegación del Río Patchogue
• Modificación de los estándares de aparejos de amarre
• Aprobación de actas del 26 de mayo de 2026
• Revisión de facturas y correspondencia
• Informes del presidente y del capitán del puerto

The Commission approved new minimum anchor and chain requirements for small vessels and added helical mooring anchors as an approved method. The board also reviewed the status of dredging projects and mooring permit renewals.

• Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved 75-pound anchor with 3/8” chain as minimum for vessels 16-feet or less (Unanimous)
• Approved helical mooring anchors as an approved anchoring method for beach moorings (Unanimous)

Zoning Commission

La Comisión de Zonificación llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre tres solicitudes de permisos especiales: un letrero electrónico para servicios de emergencia en 1163 Boston Post Road, un cambio de uso de minorista a bienestar/gimnasio en 688 Boston Post Road, y un carrito de venta en Dick's Marina. También recibirán una enmienda al mapa de zonificación para rezonificar varias calles de Rural Residencial a Residencial de Alta Densidad, con una audiencia pública programada para agosto. Además, la comisión votará sobre la liberación de fianzas para control de erosión ($30,202) y paisajismo ($1,500).

• Audiencia pública sobre letrero electrónico para servicios de emergencia en 1163 Boston Post Road
• Audiencia pública sobre cambio de uso a bienestar/gimnasio en 688 Boston Post Road
• Audiencia pública sobre carrito de venta en Dick's Marina para Shoreline Hot Dogs
• Recepción de enmienda al mapa de zonificación para rezonificar Meadow Point Rd, Trout Lake Dr, Minnow Ln, Blue Gill Ln a Residencial de Alta Densidad
• Votación para liberar fianza de control de erosión de $30,202 y fianza de paisajismo de $1,500

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen entered executive session to discuss a safety/security matter, then resumed regular session and adjourned without taking any action.

Board of Finance

La Junta de Finanzas considerará múltiples asignaciones de reservas y saldo de fondos para cubrir déficits en proyectos de capital, incluyendo un proyecto de acera y un cobertizo de mantenimiento. También discutirán transferencias presupuestarias e informes financieros, y podrán celebrar una sesión ejecutiva sobre salud y seguridad públicas.

• Asignación de $2,799 de Board of Education Reserve para el déficit del cobertizo de mantenimiento
• Asignación de $144,295 de Unassigned Fund Balance para el déficit de la acera entre la Rte.153 y la Rte.166
• Asignación de $65,831 de Unassigned Fund Balance para el déficit del Board of Education Maintenance Shed
• Asignación de $250 de Planning, Zoning & Development para el déficit del Plan of Conservation Development

The Board of Finance unanimously approved five appropriations from reserves and fund balance to cover deficits in capital projects, the largest being $144,295 for the Route 153 to Route 166 Sidewalk project. They also approved a budget transfer for election supplies and closed several capital projects, returning funds to reserves. All votes were unanimous.

• Appropriated $2,799 from Board of Education Reserve for maintenance shed deficit (unanimous)
• Appropriated $144,295 from Unassigned Fund Balance for sidewalk deficit (unanimous)
• Appropriated $65,831 from Unassigned Fund Balance for Board of Education maintenance shed deficit (unanimous)
• Appropriated $250 from Planning & Zoning account for Plan of Conservation Development deficit (unanimous)
• Appropriated $2,000 from Public Works Road Operating budget for sand spreader deficit (unanimous)
• Transferred $3,882 within Registrar of Voters budget for election supplies (unanimous)
• Closed capital projects returning $9,417 to town fund balance and $20,064 to Board of Education reserves (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's report and financial report update (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

Board of Selectmen

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen unanimously appointed Chris Carr, David Smith, Richard Martin, Chip Frey, and Tony Palermo to a Municipal Board of Appeals to hear an appeal of a Stop Work Order at 1286 Boston Post Road. The board went into executive session for a safety/security matter but took no action. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Appointed Chris Carr, David Smith, Richard Martin, Chip Frey, and Tony Palermo to Municipal Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for safety/security discussion, no action taken

Visiting Nurses & Public Health Board

La junta revisará informes financieros, incluyendo el presupuesto actual y los ingresos, y discutirá la planificación del próximo año fiscal. También abordarán asuntos pendientes como la planificación del 100 aniversario, cambios en la descripción del puesto de enfermero registrado (RN) y revisión de estatutos. Está programada una evaluación anual de desempeño para el administrador.

• Actualización del presupuesto del año fiscal actual y revisión de ingresos
• Planificación del presupuesto del próximo año fiscal (n/a)
• Evaluación anual de desempeño para Administrador
• Planificación del 100 aniversario
• Revisión de estatutos

The board unanimously approved updated By-Laws and a revised RN job description. Financial reports and minutes from May were also approved. Referral volume remains high, and the agency is preparing for a state DPH inspection.

• Approved minutes from 5/13/26 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved financial report with no concerns
• Approved revised RN job description with minor correction (unanimous)
• Approved updated By-Laws (unanimous)

Town Meetings

Esta reunión municipal especial votará sobre 33 puntos, principalmente aceptando subvenciones de la Westbrook Foundation y asignando fondos del fondo general y del saldo de fondos no asignados para proyectos de capital en todos los departamentos municipales. Las decisiones clave incluyen financiamiento para reparaciones escolares, pavimentación de carreteras, equipos de seguridad pública y mejoras en parques.

• $1,200,000 para reparación/reemplazo del techo de Westbrook Middle School
• $473,250 para pavimentación de carreteras en todo el municipio
• $250,000 para mejoras de aceras en todo el municipio
• $250,000 para implementación del plan de resiliencia costera
• $110,000 para reemplazo de motores de botes de bomberos

Coastal Resiliency Committee

El Comité de Resiliencia Costera revisará el estado de las mejoras de drenaje de Old Mail Trail, el Proyecto de Muelle Municipal y Rompeolas de Duck Island, y varias oportunidades de subvención, incluido el programa BRIC. La reunión también cubrirá el mapeo de aguas pluviales y proyectos de mejora de capital.

• Mejoras de drenaje de Old Mail Trail
• Proyecto de Muelle Municipal y Rompeolas de Duck Island
• Programa de Apoyo a la Planificación de Resiliencia LIS
• Subvención BRIC (1 de julio de 2026)
• Mapeo del sistema de aguas pluviales

The committee unanimously approved the May 12 meeting minutes. No other votes or decisions were taken; members received updates on grant opportunities, Old Mail Trail drainage improvements, stormwater mapping, and other ongoing projects.

• Approved May 12 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Education

El Subcomité de Políticas revisará una revisión propuesta a la Política #5141.21 para incluir la administración de epinefrina nasal para reacciones alérgicas. También revisarán nuevas políticas sobre materiales de la biblioteca, desarrollo de colecciones y exhibiciones. La reunión incluye la aprobación de las actas anteriores y el establecimiento de la agenda de la próxima reunión.

• Revisión de la revisión de la Política #5141.21 para agregar la administración de epinefrina nasal
• Revisión de la política de Revisión de Materiales de la Biblioteca
• Revisión de la política de Desarrollo y Mantenimiento de Colecciones de la Biblioteca
• Revisión de la política de Exhibiciones y Programas de la Biblioteca
• Propuesta de agenda de políticas: comenzar la revisión de la Serie 4000 en la próxima reunión

School HVAC Building Committee

El comité discutirá el financiamiento de reembolso para proyectos de HVAC en Daisy Ingraham y Westbrook Middle School. También revisarán un RFP de diseño para el HVAC de Westbrook High School y una propuesta de administración de propiedades para la misma escuela. Se aprobarán cuentas y actas.

• Actualización sobre el financiamiento de reembolso de HVAC para Daisy y Westbrook Middle School
• RFP de diseño de HVAC para Westbrook High School
• Propuesta de administración de propiedades para Westbrook High School
• Aprobación de actas y cuentas

The committee approved the release of the RFP for HVAC design at Westbrook High School with added requirements for annual operating costs and bidder questions. They also approved PM Resources, LLC for project management with added warranty and energy incentive provisions. Prior minutes were approved with corrected reimbursement figures.

• Approved minutes of 4/22/26 as amended (unanimous)
• Approved release of Westbrook High School HVAC design RFP with additions (unanimous)
• Approved PM Resources, LLC for project management of HVAC upgrades (unanimous)

NCD CTC CB Zoning District Subcommittee

Este subcomité de la Westbrook Zoning Commission se reúne para revisar y discutir las actualizaciones propuestas a varias regulaciones de zonificación. Los temas clave incluyen el Design Review Committee, la Public Act 25-1 relacionada con estacionamiento y viviendas intermedias/uso mixto, peticiones de protesta por cambios de zona, un Conservation and Traffic Mitigation District, Coastal Area Management, disposiciones de ZBA, disposiciones de CMDA-TOD y el cumplimiento de resiliencia costera. La reunión también abordará ediciones misceláneas y establecerá una fecha para la próxima reunión.

• Revisión de las disposiciones del Design Review Committee
• Discusión de la Public Act 25-1 sobre estacionamiento y viviendas intermedias/uso mixto
• Revisión de los procedimientos de petición de protesta por cambios de zona
• Discusión del Conservation and Traffic Mitigation District
• Revisión de Coastal Area Management y cumplimiento de resiliencia costera

Ad Hoc School Roof Committee

El Comité Ad Hoc de Techos Escolares revisará una Solicitud de Propuestas para el techo de la escuela media. También aprobarán las actas de la reunión anterior y escucharán el informe del presidente.

• Revisión de la Solicitud de Propuestas para el techo de la escuela media

The Ad Hoc School Roof Committee held a meeting. Only procedural items were on the agenda: call to order, approval of minutes, review of Middle School Roof RFP, chairman report, and setting next meeting date. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

Library Board of Trustees

Esta agenda de reunión es completamente procedimental con informes estándar y sin elementos de acción específicos. Incluye llamada al orden, participación pública, informes de la secretaría, financiero y del director, informes de comités, correspondencia, asuntos viejos y nuevos, y cierre de sesión.

The board accepted the April Special Meeting minutes and the June Financial Report. They discussed the upcoming summer reading program, a potential Hartford Courant subscription restart, and a homebound delivery service. The director was authorized to pursue leadership training with Sound Community Services.

• Accepted April 28 Special Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted June Financial Report (unanimous)
• Agreed to pursue leadership training with Gino DeMaio
• Approved 2026 Action Plan (informal consensus)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

La Comisión de Humedales y Cursos de Agua Interiores celebrará una reunión ordinaria para aprobar actas anteriores, discutir correspondencia e informes del personal, y considerar facturas por un total de más de $990. También está programada una discusión sobre cambios normativos o de solicitudes.

• Aprobación de actas del 6 de abril de 2026
• Pago a Rose Monroe $129.44 por actas de abril
• Pago a Robinson+Cole $720.00 por asesoría legal
• Pagos a Hartford Courant $72.38 (feb) y $72.43 (abr) por avisos legales
• Discusión sobre cambios normativos/de solicitudes

Board of Education

La Junta de Educación de Westbrook votará sobre la aprobación de nuevos currículos de Educación Física (Team Sports y Lifelong Fitness) y el establecimiento de fechas de reuniones para 2027-2028. También escucharán actualizaciones sobre graduación, liderazgo compartido de la escuela intermedia y quinto grado. La Junta pasará a sesión ejecutiva para evaluar al superintendente.

• Aprobar nuevo currículo de Educación Física: Team Sports y Lifelong Fitness
• Establecer fechas de reuniones de la Junta de Educación para enero de 2027 – enero de 2028
• Revisar listas de verificación y narrativa del presupuesto; aprobar transferencia de partidas presupuestarias
• Aprobar las actas de la reunión especial del 12 de mayo de 2026
• Sesión ejecutiva para la evaluación del superintendente

The Board of Education unanimously approved a motion to finalize Dr. Kristina Martineau's performance evaluation and extend her contract to June 30, 2029. They also unanimously approved the Physical Education curriculum for Westbrook High School, the proposed BOE meeting dates for January 2027 to January 2028, and the minutes of the May 12, 2026 special meeting. A motion to move the 5th grade report to an earlier agenda section passed unanimously.

• Extended superintendent's contract through June 30, 2029 (unanimous)
• Approved Physical Education WHS curriculum (unanimous)
• Approved BOE meeting dates January 2027–January 2028 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 12, 2026 special meeting (unanimous)
• Moved 5th grade report to Section IV (unanimous)

Board of Education

La Junta de Educación reconocerá al personal que se jubila, escuchará informes estudiantiles y recibirá actualizaciones sobre graduación, liderazgo compartido y quinto grado. Se esperan votaciones sobre las fechas de reuniones para 2027-2028, nuevos planes de estudio de educación física en WHS y una donación para el programa de alimentos. La junta también revisará la inscripción, los informes financieros y las actualizaciones de comités antes de pasar a sesión ejecutiva para discutir la evaluación del superintendente y un asunto legal.

• Reconocimiento de seis miembros del personal que se jubilan
• Aprobación de las fechas de las reuniones de la Junta de Educación de enero de 2027 a enero de 2028
• Aprobación de los nuevos planes de estudio de Team Sports y Lifelong Fitness para WHS
• Donación de Light on Westbrook para el programa de alimentos escolares
• Sesión ejecutiva para la evaluación del superintendente y asunto legal

Zoning Commission

La Zoning Commission de Westbrook llevará a cabo una reunión especial remota para nombrar a un Zoning Enforcement Officer interino. La agenda se limita a asuntos de procedimiento.

• Nombramiento del Zoning Enforcement Officer interino

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved the YMCA's Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit application for energy conservation projects. The motion passed unanimously to forward the application to a Town Meeting. The board also authorized a sound system contract for the Mulvey Center and accepted the resignation of the Director of Social Services.

• Approved YMCA NAA Tax Credit application, authorized signatures, forwarded to Town Meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on Higgins property purchase until June 9, 2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized sound system contract with R&B Enterprises up to $11,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized First Selectman to sign Fire Department grant applications (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Director of Social Services Veronica Aleman effective 6/24/26 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 5/12/26 meeting as presented (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Westbrook Zoning Board of Appeals holds a public hearing on two variance requests for coastal properties. For 34 Dolphin Avenue, the applicant seeks multiple setbacks and coverage variances to demolish a seasonal cottage and rebuild. For 24 Pequot Road, the owner requests variances for reduced setbacks and increased lot coverage for a porch and deck. The board will then discuss and possibly decide on the second appeal.

• Appeal 2026-004: 34 Dolphin Ave – variances for setbacks as low as 1.1 ft (required 25 ft) and 36.5% coverage (max 25%)
• Appeal 2026-005: 24 Pequot Rd – variances for 10.5 ft front setback (required 25 ft) and 29.8% coverage
• Discussion and possible decision on Appeal 2026-005
• HDR Zone, FPOD Zone, AE-12 flood zones involved
• Coastal area management (CAM) required for both appeals

Water Pollution Control Authority

This meeting has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission will consider a pre-submission consultation with DEEP for a bulkhead at 6 Indian Trail. Also on the agenda: updates on harbor and entry channel dredging, discussion of a mooring fine structure, and planning for USA 250th anniversary events and the Atlantic Outboard Raft Party.

• DEEP consultation for bulkhead at 6 Indian Trail
• Harbor and entry channel dredging status
• Mooring fine structure consideration
• USA 250th anniversary events
• Atlantic Outboard Raft Party on August 1

The commission approved minutes, a $650 anchor/chain purchase, and found the CT DEEP bulkhead application at 6 Indian Trail consistent with the Harbor Management Plan (all unanimous). They discussed the Army Corps' decision not to dredge the Westbrook channel this year and ongoing mooring management issues.

• Approved April 28, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $650 for new anchor and chain for R#6 (unanimous)
• Found CT DEEP bulkhead application at 6 Indian Trail consistent with Harbor Management Plan (unanimous)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will receive updates from the Fire Chief and Fire Marshal, including budget status. They will appoint a new chairperson, vice chairperson, and board clerk, and welcome a new member. The board will review and approve member stipends for the Assessor's Office and approve bills.

• Approval of member stipends for Assessor's Office
• Appointment of chairperson, vice chairperson, and board clerk
• Fire Chief's update including budget status
• Fire Marshal's update including budget status
• Approval of bills

The Board approved the Department Capital Improvement Plan to replace fire boat engines and electronics, supported by a Westbrook Foundation grant. Kim Bennett was elected chairman and Brittany Cusano as clerk. Stipends for WFD members were tabled. The June meeting was canceled.

• Approved Capital Improvement Plan for fire boat engines and electronics
• Elected Kim Bennett as chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Brittany Cusano as board clerk (unanimous)
• Tabled WFD member stipends until next meeting
• Approved April 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to cancel June 2026 board meeting

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will consider a $19,000 appropriation from the Library Fund unassigned balance to the Library expenditure account. They will also receive updates on the roof and HVAC project, approve the tax collector suspense list, and appoint auditors for the FY25-26 audit.

• $19,000 appropriation to Library Fund
• Appointment of auditors for FY25-26
• Approve Tax Collector Suspense List
• Roofing Committee update on Roof and HVAC
• Approval of bills and grants

Board of Finance

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss scheduling a trail cleanup and an open space acquisition with Jason Wallace. New business includes signage and an access trail layout at Horse Hill Gorge. The commission will also approve minutes and pay a $267.07 bill for meeting transcription.

• Approve meeting minutes from April 21
• Pay Kathy Savona $267.07 for meeting minutes transcription
• Schedule trail cleanup dates
• Discuss open space acquisition with Jason Wallace
• Consider signage and access trail layout at Horse Hill Gorge

The Conservation Commission approved ordering four signs for Horse Hill Gorge: an entrance sign on Route 145, a parking lot sign with map and rules, a trail access sign, and a private property sign (3-0). They also set a date for trail cleanup on June 1 and discussed laying out the access trail.

• Approved ordering four signs for Horse Hill Gorge (3-0)

Zoning Commission

This meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of commission business. No items will be discussed or decided.

Westbrook Housing Authority

The Westbrook Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss old business including cameras and the Small Cities Grant Project. New business involves the Patchogue Place Cooperative Electric. The board will also enter executive session to discuss architect extra billing related to the grant project.

• Discussion of Small Cities Grant Project
• Patchogue Place Cooperative Electric proposal
• Executive session on architect extra billing from grant project
• Camera system update

The board voted to pay project architect John Oliveti in full after an executive session discussion. They also accepted the previous meeting minutes and the treasurer's report. Several tenant maintenance issues were addressed, including fire alarm repairs and a survey on tick treatment preferences.

• Approved payment to architect John Oliveti (motion passed)
• Accepted minutes of last meeting (motion passed)
• Accepted treasurer's report (motion passed)
• Tabled tick treatment pending tenant survey
• Directed Cheryl to handle non-functioning fire alarm
• Noted new resident service coordinator Joanne Frank started

Joint Town Center Revitalization Committee & Economic Development Commission

The regular Joint Town Center Revitalization Committee & Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for May 14, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Board of Education

The Teaching and Learning Subcommittee will review and discuss the Physical Education curriculum for grades 9-12, including team sports and lifelong fitness components. They will also elect a chair and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Review of Team Sports curriculum (grades 9-12)
• Review of Lifelong Fitness curriculum (grades 9-12)
• Selection of subcommittee chair
• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2025

Visiting Nurses & Public Health Board

The Westbrook Visiting Nurses & Public Health Board will review the current budget and begin planning for the next fiscal year. They will also discuss updates on the Home Health Residency Program, 100th anniversary planning, and RN job description. A bylaw review and annual performance evaluation for the administrator are on the agenda.

• Home Health Residency Program update
• 100th Anniversary Planning
• RN Job Description
• Bylaw Review
• Annual Performance Review for Administrator

The Westbrook Visiting Nurses & Public Health Board met and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made; discussion items included AI use, a tabled 100th anniversary celebration, and ongoing review of RN job description and by-laws.

• Approved minutes from April 8 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled 100th anniversary celebration until June meeting

Town Meetings

Voters will decide whether to adopt the proposed $36,562,940 annual town budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. They will also set the tax payment schedule for motor vehicles, real estate, and personal property, and approve the first year of the capital improvement plan at $3,284,678.

• Adoption of FY 2026-2027 budget: $36,562,940
• Tax payment schedule: motor vehicle tax due in full July 1, 2026; real estate/personal property over $100 payable in two installments (July 1, 2026 and Jan 1, 2027)
• Approval of FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan year one: $3,284,678

Retirement / Pension Board

The Retirement Board approved the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting. A portfolio review from USI showed the plan is doing well with no recommended changes. No new or old business was discussed, so no substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 17, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Coastal Resiliency Committee

The Coastal Resiliency Implementation Committee will discuss budget updates, next steps for the LIS Resilience Planning Support Program, and contracts with Weston & Sampson and RLW. They will also review engineering for Old Mail Trail, the Town Dock and Duck Island Breakwater project, and updates to resiliency regulations. Multiple grant opportunities, including BRIC and the LIS Futures Fund, are on the agenda.

• Budget update for coastal resiliency efforts
• Contracts with Weston & Sampson and RLW for planning support
• Old Mail Trail engineering discussion
• Town Dock and Duck Island Breakwater project status
• Stormwater system mapping update

The Coastal Resiliency Committee approved a revised contract for Old Mail Trail engineering, increasing from $17,900 to $19,900. They also discussed budget updates, progress on grant applications, and stormwater mapping. No public comments were received, and the April 14, 2026 minutes were unanimously approved.

• Approved April 14, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously
• Approved revised Old Mail Trail engineering contract for $19,900 unanimously

Board of Selectmen

Board approved funding for Loomis armored car service at $259/month for weekly bank transports, citing employee safety. Also waived alcohol prohibition for Edgewood Estates winery tasting at June 7 craft fair, and waived vendor insurance requirement for this year only. Approved $19,000 use of Library Gift Fund for materials and equipment, to be forwarded to BOF and Town Meeting. Unanimously approved appointments and permanent employment extensions for several staff.

• Approved Loomis armored car contract for tax collector (unanimous)
• Waived alcohol prohibition for Edgewood Estates tasting at craft fair (unanimous)
• Waived vendor insurance requirement for this year's craft fair (consensus)
• Approved $19,000 Library Gift Fund use (unanimous)
• Appointed Dave Foster to Board of Fire Commissioners (unanimous)
• Accepted ZEO Eric Salmon's resignation (unanimous)
• Extended permanent employment to Lisa Pauszek, Chris Kostek, Erick Gutzmer (unanimous)
• Approved revised Assistant Town Clerk job description (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will set the mill rate for the upcoming fiscal year. This determines property tax rates for Westbrook residents.

• Set mill rate for Fiscal Year 2026/27

The Board of Finance unanimously voted to set the mill rate for Fiscal Year 2026-27 at 23.25. State funding was discussed and will be recognized in the setting of the mill rate.

• Set mill rate for FY 2026-27 at 23.25 (unanimous)

Board of Education

The Westbrook Board of Education will hold a special meeting to vote on a revised vending machine policy (second reading) that updates nutrition and placement rules. They will also hear the superintendent's report on enrollment and strategic planning, recognize student award winners, and discuss end-of-year activities. Public comment is scheduled for general matters.

• Vote anticipated on Vending Machine Policy 3542.45 (second reading)
• Recognition of CABE Student Leadership Awards, CAS Middle Level Scholar Leader, WHS CAPSS-Superintendent Awards, CAS Outstanding Art Awards, Scholar Athlete Award
• Enrollment report: 550 total students (May 2026, including outplaced and transitions)
• Personnel: resignation of Lori Tomko, paraprofessional at Daisy Ingraham Elementary
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from April 7 and April 27, 2026 meetings

The Board of Education voted unanimously to sunset Policy 3542.45 on vending machines as recommended by the Policy Committee. Consent agenda items approving minutes of previous meetings were also approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Sunset Policy 3542.45 Vending Machines (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 7 Regular Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 27 Special Meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive presentations on the Connecticut Coastal Management Act from CT DEEP and on housing growth plans required by PA 25-1 from the Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments. They will also discuss updates on sidewalk projects, coastal resiliency, and other town planning initiatives. No public hearings or votes are scheduled.

• CT DEEP presentation on CT Coastal Management Act
• RiverCOG presentation on Housing Growth Plans – PA 25-1
• Update on Boston Post Road West sidewalk project
• Update on STEAP 2022 Boston Post Road East sidewalk project
• Discussion of Coastal Resiliency Implementation

Library Board of Trustees

This monthly meeting of the Westbrook Public Library Board of Trustees has been cancelled as of April 20, 2026. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

This regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission has no public hearings or new applications. The commission will approve previous meeting minutes, authorize payments of $129.44 and $720.00, and discuss potential changes to regulations or application processes.

• Pay $129.44 to Rose Monroe for April minutes
• Pay $720.00 to Robinson+Cole for legal advice
• Approve minutes from April 6, 2026, meeting
• Discuss regulation/application changes
• Hear staff report and correspondence

Board of Education

This Board of Education policy subcommittee meeting was canceled. The agenda would have reviewed policies on library materials, collection development, and displays. The next meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2026.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to vote on the annual LGF (Library General Fund) appropriation request for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approval of annual LGF appropriation request for 2026-2027 fiscal year

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the annual Library Gift Fund appropriation request not to exceed $19,000 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

• Approved $19K LGF appropriation request (unanimous)

Harbor Management Commission

The Harbor Management Commission will discuss the current state of the entry channel depth and the Patchogue River depth near marinas. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and reports from the chairman and harbormaster.

• State of the Entry Channel Depth
• State of the Patchogue River Depth Near Marinas

The commission approved a motion to reinstate and modify meeting attendance requirements, allowing only two excused absences per calendar year, pending Board of Selectmen approval. They also approved minutes from January 27, 2026, and a $1,575 payment for channel marker installation. Discussion included efforts to dredge the entry channel this year and a review of derelict docks in the Patchogue River.

• Approved January 27, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $1,575 payment to Chad Davenport for channel markers (unanimous)
• Approved reinstatement of attendance rules: 2 excused absences/year, pending Board of Selectmen (unanimous)

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and possible votes on two regulation text amendments: one changing area dimensional standards in the Rural Residential zone, and another updating municipal facility sign rules. They will also consider a special permit to set a landscaping bond amount for Harbor House Condominiums at 756 Boston Post Road.

• Public hearing and possible vote on ZC2025-022: change dimensional standards in Rural Residential zone
• Public hearing and possible vote on ZC2026-007: amend Section 7.B.4.5 on municipal facility signs
• Possible vote on ZC2025-020: set landscaping bond for Harbor House Condominiums

Board of Education

The Westbrook Board of Education will review and vote on a proposed update and revision to the 2026-2027 school budget. This is the primary item of the special meeting.

• Vote on 2026-2027 budget update and revision

The Board of Education unanimously approved a budget revision to cut $250,000 after a Board of Finance reduction. The revision zeroes out special education tuition and reduces transportation costs, with expenses to be paid from the town's Special Education Fund.

• Approved reduction of special education tuition to $0 (-$238,958) and transportation to $221,565 (-$11,042), with expenses paid from Special Education Fund (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen unanimously accepted five Westbrook Foundation grants totaling $116,855 for fireworks, an electronic sign, fire department rescue boat enhancements, tree lighting, and a war memorial plaque, all forwarded to the Board of Finance and Town Meeting for further action. They also authorized the First Selectman to sign a $4,000 state library grant for recodification and set a Town Meeting for June 9, 2026. Discussion on waiving the alcohol prohibition for a wine tasting at the Spring Arts & Crafts Fair was tabled to the May 12 meeting. Jay Eno was reappointed to the Forest Commission.

• Authorized signing $4,000 state library grant for recodification (unanimous)
• Accepted $25,000 foundation grant for America 250 fireworks (unanimous)
• Accepted $21,000 foundation grant for emergency management electronic sign (unanimous)
• Accepted $58,398 foundation grant for fire department rescue boat enhancements (unanimous)
• Accepted $5,727 foundation grant for tree lighting (unanimous)
• Accepted $6,730 foundation grant for war memorial plaque (unanimous)
• Set Town Meeting for June 9, 2026 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jay Eno to Forest Commission (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Appeal No. 2026-004, which requests multiple variances to tear down an existing seasonal cottage and rebuild at 34 Dolphin Avenue. The variances involve setbacks from property lines and lot coverage limits. Following the hearing, the board will discuss and possibly decide on the appeal.

• Variances requested for front, side, and rear setbacks (e.g., required 25 ft, requested 1.1 ft westerly)
• Lot coverage variance from 25% maximum to 36.5%
• Property in HDR Zone, FPOD Zone, AE-12 flood zone
• Applicant: Michael Ferrara, M. Ferrara Development; agent: Thomas Wilcox
• Decision on the appeal after public hearing

Water Pollution Control Authority

The regular meeting scheduled for April 22, 2026 has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.

School HVAC Building Committee

The Westbrook School HVAC Building Committee will discuss next steps for the high school HVAC system, review reimbursement funding for projects at Daisy and Westbrook Middle Schools, and consider HVAC items in the FY 2026-2027 budget.

• Update on HVAC project reimbursement funding for Daisy and Westbrook Middle School
• FY 2026-2027 budget discussion for HVAC items
• Committee discussion on next steps for Westbrook High School HVAC system

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from December 3, 2025. Members reviewed funding updates for WMS and Daisy HVAC projects and discussed the FY 2026/27 capital budget request for WHS HVAC design. They agreed to have Roger LeFleur draft a WHS HVAC design/schematics for review at a future meeting. No other formal votes or decisions were taken.

• Approved minutes of 12/3/25 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Westbrook Board of Finance will discuss and potentially approve budget transfers and appropriations. The meeting includes a recess to a public hearing at 7:00pm. The agenda is largely procedural with standard reports and approvals of minutes from six prior special meetings.

• Approval of minutes from six special meetings in March and April 2026
• Treasurer’s Report
• Budget Transfers
• Appropriations
• Public Hearing at 7:00pm

The Board of Finance approved minutes from six special meetings with amendments, tabled the treasurer's report, accepted the financial report update noting no material concerns, and approved a $90 bill for a public hearing notice. The board then recessed for a public hearing and later held an executive session on public health and safety with no action.

• Approved minutes of six special meetings as amended (unanimously)
• Tabled treasurer's report (unanimously)
• Accepted financial report update (unanimously)
• Approved $90 bill for Shore Publishing (unanimously)

Conservation Commission

The Westbrook Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 21, 2026. They will discuss a property at 431 Horse Hill Road and a treatment bill for Lake Laconia/Chapman Mill Pond. Other items include setting trail cleanup dates and approving bills for January minutes.

• Discussion of 431 Horse Hill Road property
• Lake Laconia/Chapman Mill Pond treatment bill
• Setting dates for trail cleanup
• Approval of $125.68 bill for January minutes
• Open space updates

The Commission approved the January meeting minutes and a payment for recording services. They discussed scheduling a trail cleanup and explored acquiring a portion of 431 Horse Hill Road to connect town-owned open space. No formal votes were taken on the property acquisition or trail plans.

• Approved January 20, 2026 regular meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved $125.68 payment to recording clerk Kathy Savona (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:49 p.m. (3-0)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will hear budget updates for the current and next fiscal years from the Fire Chief and Fire Marshal. They will also vote on approving bills and review updates on apparatus, training, and community relations.

• Budget updates for current and next fiscal year
• Capital budget review
• Approval of bills
• WAA update under old business
• Fire call and service statistics

The Board of Fire Commissioners approved minutes, seated a new voting member, and approved routine bills. The meeting focused on updates from the Fire Chief and Fire Marshal, with no substantive policy or budget decisions made.

• Seated Paul Beaulieu as voting member (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 19, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement to secretary (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for May 21, 2026

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss updates on the Town Center Community Wastewater System and the Riggio Building. They will also consider minutes from January 2026, bills, correspondence, and a Health Department report.

• Minutes from January 28, 2026
• Bills and correspondence
• Health Department Report
• Town Center Community Wastewater System update
• Riggio Building updates

The WPCA approved the January 28, 2026 regular meeting minutes unanimously. No bills were presented. Discussions focused on the Town Center Wastewater System, Riggio Building passive nitrogen system, and updates on CT DEEP funding and priority list status. No formal votes on substantive matters were taken.

• Approved January 28, 2026 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Coastal Resiliency Committee

The Coastal Resiliency Implementation Committee will review the RLW Coastal Resiliency Plan and discuss next steps. The committee will consider several grant opportunities, including the LIS Resilience Support Program, BRIC (due July 4), and LIS Futures Fund (due May 19). Other business includes an engineering proposal for Old Mail Trail, updates on the Town Dock and Duck Island breakwater project, and a support letter for the My Coast CT app.

• RLW Coastal Resiliency Plan review and next steps
• Grant deadlines: BRIC (July 4, 2026) and LIS Futures Fund (May 19, 2026)
• Old Mail Trail Engineering Proposal
• Town Dock and Duck Island Breakwater Project status
• Stormwater System Mapping update

The committee approved $17,900 for Weston & Sampson to design drainage improvements on Old Mail Trail. They also authorized a letter of support for the My Coast CT App grant application and discussed budget reductions and grant opportunities. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of March 10, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $17,900 for Weston & Sampson drainage design on Old Mail Trail (unanimous)
• Authorized letter of support for My Coast CT App NFWF grant (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a zoning text amendment to permit electronic message display signs on municipal properties in the Commercial Town Center district. Staff recommends finding the amendment inconsistent with the Plan of Conservation and Development. The commission will also receive updates on sidewalk projects, coastal resiliency, and other planning matters.

• ZC 2026-007: Text amendment to allow EMD signs in CTC district, applicant John Palermo
• Bills: BL Companies – Route 1 East sidewalks $28,621.16, Planimetrics – POCD Update $3,500
• Sidewalk project updates: STEAP grant Boston Post Road West and East, STEAP 2022 to Old Saybrook line
• Coastal Resiliency Implementation update
• Town Center Waste Water and Hazard Mitigation Plan discussion

Joint Town Center Revitalization Committee & Economic Development Commission

The joint committee discusses updates on Boston Post Road sidewalk projects, a town center wastewater solution, and the outlet redevelopment. Separate sessions include EDC talks on a Big Belly solar contract renewal ($250.80) and zoning subcommittee work.

• Sidewalk/pedestrian connectivity projects on Boston Post Road West and East (STEAP 2022)
• Town Center Wastewater Solution – Westbrook added to Clean Water Fund Priority List
• Outlet Redevelopment Update – first selectman to meet governor over DEEP communication issues
• Big Belly Solar contract renewal: $250.80 for software subscription (2026-2027)
• CT Main Street Accelerator Program – $5,000 grant opportunity

Visiting Nurses & Public Health Board

The Westbrook Visiting Nurse & Public Health Board discusses current and next fiscal year budget updates, revenue review, and budget planning. They also review policy updates, staffing, and training. Old business includes marketing, a home health residency program, and 100th anniversary planning. New business covers job description and bylaw review.

• Review of current fiscal year budget and next fiscal year planning
• Revenue review and budget update
• Policy updates and staffing administrative update
• Home Health Residency Program update
• 100th Anniversary Planning

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting and reviewed financial and operational reports. No motions were passed on substantive items; topics discussed included job descriptions, marketing, and the upcoming 100th anniversary celebration, which was tabled. The proposed next fiscal year budget was approved by the Board of Finance, pending town meeting approval.

• Approved minutes from 3/18/26 meeting (unanimous)

Town Meetings

Library Board of Trustees

This is a procedural monthly meeting with no specific action items listed. Trustees will hear reports from the secretary, finance, library director, and committees.

The board voted unanimously to accept the February meeting minutes and the April financial report. It also approved canceling the May meeting, with the 2026 Action Plan discussion moved to June. The Board of Finance approved the library's proposed budget, which now goes to a town meeting vote on May 12.

• Accepted February meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted April financial report (unanimous)
• Canceled May 2026 board meeting, Action Plan to June (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The commission will discuss the Town of Westbrook Sidewalk Project on Boston Post Road East, including a pedestrian bridge over Cold Spring Brook. They will also approve previous meeting minutes, consider bills totaling $133.92, and hold elections for officers.

• Town of Westbrook Sidewalk Project at 2074 Boston Post Road with pedestrian bridge over Cold Spring Brook
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from February 3, 2026
• Payment of $97.08 for February meeting minutes and $36.84 for legal notice
• Election of commission officers
• Discussion of regulation/application changes

The Commission unanimously approved a sidewalk project along Boston Post Road East, including a pedestrian bridge over Cold Spring Brook. The project involves about 950 linear feet of new ADA-compliant sidewalk and 55 square feet of wetland disturbance. A flood management certification was obtained. Other routine business included approval of minutes, payment of bills, and re-election of officers.

• Approved sidewalk and pedestrian bridge project at 2074 Boston Post Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 2/3/26 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills ($97.08 for recording secretary, $36.84 for legal notice) (unanimous)
• Re-elected same slate of officers (unanimous)
• Noted silt fence repairs needed at multiple locations

Board of Education

The Westbrook Board of Education will vote on adopting updated policies on safety, security, hazardous materials, and transportation, and hold a first reading on a vending machine policy. The board will also review the budget, enrollment, and approve personnel changes including a school psychologist appointment.

• Healthy Food Certification 2026-2027
• Vending Machine Policy 3542.45 first reading
• Replace six outdated policies (safety, security, hazardous materials, transportation, employee bonds) with CABE models
• Budget update and expenditure report review
• Appoint Grace Hallett as School Psychologist

The Board unanimously approved a $25,000 reduction to the proposed FY2026-2027 budget, bringing the total to $21,514,932. They also unanimously adopted annual Healthy Food Certification and beverage compliance standards, approved several policies on second reading, and renewed the contract of legal counsel Shipman and Goodwin.

• Approved $25,000 budget reduction for culinary arts project (8-0)
• Adopted Healthy Food Certification for 2026-2027 (8-0)
• Allowed food exemptions for after-school events (8-0)
• Approved beverage compliance with C.G.S. Section 10-221q (8-0)
• Approved sunsetting and adoption of 6 policies on second reading (8-0)
• Approved minutes from March 2026 meetings (8-0)
• Renewed contract of Shipman and Goodwin (8-0)

Board of Education

The Communications and Marketing Subcommittee will discuss planning for community conversations and review the Board of Education Leadership Award. They will also approve minutes from a previous meeting. This is a routine subcommittee meeting with no major decisions or financial items.

• Approve minutes from September 9, 2026
• Plan for upcoming community conversations
• Review BOE Leadership Award criteria or nominations

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance approved the FY26-27 operating budget of $36,792,700 by a 5-1 vote, with George Pytlik opposing. The board also unanimously reduced the Board of Education budget by $25,000 and approved the five-year capital plan, including $1,584,678 for Year 1 funded partly from fund balance. Multiple revenue adjustments and a UTV equipment rental for the police department were also added.

• Approved FY26-27 operating budget $36,792,700 (5-1, Pytlik opposed)
• Reduced Board of Education budget $25,000 (unanimous)
• Increased Health revenue from $22,000 to $23,300
• Increased Senior Center revenue to $55,000
• Reduced Center for Behavioral Health grant from $9,000 to $3,000
• Added $2,000 UTV equipment rental to police operating budget
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan Year 1 $1,584,678 (5-1, Pytlik opposed)
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan years 2-5 (5-1, Pytlik opposed)