Brooklyn School Board Allocates $167,459 for Generator, Tech Projects
The Brooklyn Board of Education unanimously approved transferring $167,459 from the general budget into non-lapsing accounts during a June 24 meeting, funding a generator safety platform at Brooklyn Middle School and delayed wireless and network management projects.
School Board Allocates $167,459
The board voted 5-0 to move $146,309 for the Brooklyn Middle School generator safety platform and $21,150 for wireless and network management upgrades. In the same meeting, the board approved the May 27 regular meeting minutes 5-0, tabled an outdoor classroom grant application, and discussed a submitted HVAC project application as well as furniture samples for third- and fourth-grade classrooms at Brooklyn Elementary School. Members also noted the resignation of Parks and Recreation Director Amy Brosnan and confirmed that student enrollment was finalized as of October 1.
Water Pollution Control Authority Pays $42,571 USDA Loan
The WPCA approved three vouchers totaling $54,071.01 in a 3-0 vote on June 24. The payments included $42,571 for a USDA loan installment (Voucher #1708), $10,092.68 to various vendors (Voucher #1706), and $1,200.42 to Eversource (Voucher #1648). The authority also approved the May 27 regular meeting and public hearing minutes 3-0. No formal action was taken on sewer permit procedures or capacity planning, which remain under discussion.
Selectmen Prohibit Pets at Parade and Bash
On June 22, the Board of Selectmen voted to ban non-service animals from the Memorial Day parade and the Red, White, Brooklyn Bash. The motion, made by S. Blanchard and seconded by C. Crofts, passed with an exception for service and guide dogs. The board also assigned event roles: J. Bellavance (contact Boy Scouts for parking and the Pledge of Allegiance), R. Harlow (hot dog eating contest), C. Rosen (cake walk), V. Corriveau (hobby horse obstacle course), A. Tanner (trolley rides), and C. Crofts (parade lineup). The June 15 meeting minutes were approved.
Other Recent Meetings
The America 250 committee met on June 22 and June 29 to plan the Memorial Day parade and the Red, White, Brooklyn Bash, including a hot dog eating contest, trolley rides, veteran transport, and a possible rain date; minutes were not yet published. The Economic Development Commission met June 23 on branding, a permitting flow chart, and regional economic reports; minutes are pending. The Planning & Zoning Commission held a meeting July 1 that included a special permit hearing for a 40-unit multifamily development on Old Tatnic Hill Road, gravel bank renewals, and a zoning text amendment. Decisions from that session are not yet public.
Coming Up
July 7 – Board of Selectmen The agenda covers renaming a portion of Old Tatnic Hill Road, the denial of a Climate Resiliency Grant for Day Street, results of the America 250 Finale event, and the ongoing search for a Town Administrator. The board will also address Mark Masopust’s decision not to renew his term on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
July 8 – Fire Commissioners Subcommittee The meeting has been canceled.
July 9 – Bee City Committee Members will prioritize garden sites at Prince Hill, Riverside, the Green Building, and the Route 6 median, discuss Sustainable CT Matching Funds, review a draft resolution, and hear updates on seed purchases and social media.
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