Town meeting adopts multiple ordinance changes, backs grant applications
A special town meeting on June 29 adopted a series of ordinance amendments and gave unanimous support to state grant applications for local organizations, according to official minutes released this week.
Voters approved six measures without dissent. Among them: revised rules for the Park and Recreation Commission, updated restrictions at Deep River Landing and Dock, and new regulatory authority over Canfield Woods granted to the Conservation Commission. The meeting also amended the Planning and Zoning Fee Ordinance and repealed two outdated ordinances. Additionally, the town backed Neighborhood Assistance Grant applications for the First Congregational Church and the Deep River Housing Authority, and appointed Juana L. Figueroa to the Community Health Committee.
Downtown master plan reviewed in joint session
Four land-use panels held a special joint meeting on June 22 to receive a six-month progress report on the Deep River Downtown Masterplan. The Conservation and Inland Wetlands Commission, Design Advisory Board, Economic Development Commission, and Planning and Zoning Commission heard the update but took no votes. The presentation was informational only.
Budget, transfer station and grant item draw board attention
The Board of Finance met twice in the past two weeks to review the current fiscal year’s budget and the outlook for 2026. Agendas for its June 23 and June 30 meetings listed a capital cash forecast update, a firehouse status report, the year-end audit for fiscal 2024–25, and a review of the fiscal 2025–26 budget. No official minutes are yet available.
At its June 23 meeting, the Board of Selectmen discussed the upcoming town budget referendum and a request for $2,240.84 in tax refunds. The agenda also included a report on a $846,400 state Department of Transportation Community Connectivity Grant and a discussion of the transfer station budget. The board was scheduled to consider appointing Tom Dougherty to the Conservation Commission.
The selectmen reconvened June 30 to continue discussing a proposed $16,000 reduction to the Waste Removal/Recycling Department budget. After that special meeting, the board participated in the Board of Finance session.
Coming up
The Board of Fire Commissioners meets July 6 to review financial statements and pay bills, with reports from the chief, deputy chief, fire marshal, engineer and chairman.
The Design Advisory Board holds a special meeting July 9 to discuss guidelines related to Public Act 25-1. No decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.