Washington Zoning Commission approves Frederick Gunn School dormitory; wetlands panel seeks enforcement on Old Litchfield Rd
The Zoning Commission voted 5-0 on June 22 to approve a special permit modification allowing the Frederick Gunn School to add a dormitory to an existing cottage at 99 Green Hill Road. The approval is contingent on receiving written approval from the Town Fire Marshal and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). The commission also approved minutes from its May 18 regular meeting (5-0) and its June 15 special meeting as amended (5-0).
Inland Wetlands Commission
On June 24, the Inland Wetlands Commission approved minutes from June 10 (4-0) and a site inspection report for Citation IW-2025-W08 at 101 New Preston Hill Road (4-0). The commission tabled application IW-26-23 at 53 River Road, which involves invasive plant removal, pending additional information from the applicant. The commission also voted 4-0 to have the town's zoning enforcement officer contact the town attorney regarding possible enforcement action at 36 Old Litchfield Road, citing noncompliance with past requests.
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen met July 1 to conduct routine business and approve previous meeting minutes. The primary action item on the agenda was the appointment of Kevin Clemente as an alternate member to the Inland Wetlands Commission. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so the outcome of the appointment is not confirmed in the available record.
Conservation Commission
The July 1 Conservation Commission meeting was cancelled due to a space conflict. No business was conducted. A special meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2026.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission held a regular meeting July 1 and discussed agritourism and sign regulations, but took no formal votes on any applications or ordinances. The only action recorded was approval of previous meeting minutes.
Coming up
- **Sustainability Committee, July 8:** The committee will review ongoing items including EV charger rates and cover, a potential plastic ordinance, updates on the transfer station website, invasive species management, and energy initiative progress. Public comment will follow new business.
- **Historic District Commission, July 9 at 3:00 p.m.:** The commission will conduct a site inspection at 11 Kirby Road, the residence of Colin Farmer.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Frederick Gunn School dormitory addition approved with conditions; wetlands enforcement sought on Old Litchfield Road
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