Rimmon Schoolhouse Renovation Advances; Library Buys 785 Cards

The Economic Development Commission has given the go-ahead to start renovation of the Rimmon Schoolhouse, and the Library Board of Trustees approved spending $522.40 to purchase hundreds of new library cards, according to minutes of recent Beacon Falls meetings. The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will next meet to review more than 20 permit applications, including a proposed 94-unit residential project at Hopp Brook.

Schoolhouse Project Moves Forward

At its June 22 meeting, the Economic Development Commission voted unanimously to greenlight the start of the Rimmon Schoolhouse renovation. The decision followed lead and asbestos reviews that found no major issues in the building. The commission also unanimously approved a committee-designed logo for the project and authorized an order of 40 plaques that will go to local businesses. Planning continues for the Sip and Stroll event, scheduled for Sept. 12.

Library Cards Funded

On June 23, the Library Board of Trustees voted all ayes to spend $522.40 from Board funds on 785 physical library cards. The purchase was needed because of budget constraints in the materials line item, according to the motion. The board also reviewed May service statistics and received updates on events marking the town’s 250th anniversary. The meeting agenda was approved with all ayes; minutes of the previous meeting carried on a vote of 3 ayes and 2 abstentions.

Coming Up

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will meet on July 8 to consider more than 20 pending permits. Among the applications listed on the agenda are permit SW-2026-041 for the Hopp Brook 94‑unit development, permit A-2022‑333/SW-2022‑332 for the Charles Edwards Estate at 30 Lorraine Drive, A‑2025‑342 for 43 Buckingham Drive, SW‑2026‑042 for excavation, grading and stormwater management at 40 Lancaster Drive, and SW‑2026‑043 covering 9 Haviland and 48, 54 and 60 Lancaster Drive. The Conservation Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals have each canceled their July 9 meetings; no business will be conducted on those dates.

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