This is "Special Town Meeting 11 July 2023-00.12.05.859-00.17.15.912" by New Fairfield Video on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people Town of New Fairfield- Board of Selectmen - And other town boards - Special Town Meeting 11 July 2023-00.12.05.859-00.17.15.912 on Vimeo There can be no more than two members from any one party in order to meet minority representation. When not working, he can be found playing video games or Dungeons & Dragons, reading, hiking or hanging with friends. Reached by phone Tuesday, Kupchick said FEMA officials have been clear they think the issues of flood control and building violations are separate. Here's how, Inside new $223K-a-year contract for Newtowns top educator; superintendent gets renewal to June 2026, The Granola Bar, other CT vendors cater a birthday party for Martha Stewart, Danbury Zoning Commission to weigh customer conflicts at Round 1 sites with alcohol, security for mall application, Motorcyclist from Wilton killed in crash on Route 7 in Ridgefield, police say, Traveling to Europe from CT? She also noted that other states use state police for enforcement. The motion to cut the overtime budget passed by a 4-to-2 vote that night. New Fairfield voters approved a $141,550 Board of Selectmen surplus money allocation during a special town meeting Jan. 30, 2023. It was one of three options the town was considering, which sparked debate among officials and beach residents who wanted more of a say in which one was chosen. New Fairfield to set 2nd referendum date for controversial budget The selectmen have the authority of exercising public and essential government functions to provide for the public health and welfare of the town. The office staff is comprised of one full-time secretary and one recording secretary. Welcome to New Canaan CT Despite Sen. Chris Murphy's recent Barbie-like surge in the news cycle, columnist JohnBreunig explains that he is not an algorithm. After the Board of Selectmen whose next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. adopts its FY24 budget, the municipal and school spending plans will be presented to the Board of Finance for review in March. 4 Brush Hill Rd. There are pressures overall on our budget, she said. New Fairfield - NewsTimes - CT Insider SIMSBURY In front of an audience of more than 100 registered Democrats Monday, incumbent Simsbury First Selectwoman Wendy Mackstutis was endorsed by a overwhelming margin to head the November municipal election ticket in a caucus vote, ending a month of turmoil for the party. Town of New Fairfield- Board of Selectmen - And other town boards Board of Selectmen and other town board meeting videos Zoning Board of Appeals 20 July 2023 Conservation Inland / Wetlands 18 July 2023 Economic Development Commission 17 July 2023 Board of Selectmen 13 July 2023 Special Town Meeting 11 July 2023-00.12.05.859-00.17.15.912 New Fairfield Board of Selectmen Discusses Proposed Noise Ordinance, COVID-19 Update at Sept. 10 Mtg. The Board decided to review the surplus with the Board of Finance at its next meeting. FAIRFIELD, CT Whether Fairfield should reduce the Representative Town Meeting from its current 40 members to 30 was one of the items discussed by the Board of Selectmen Monday, but. Connecticut's junior senator likes to connect with the public, but must know his musings have real consequences. The Town will be paid in monthly installments. No results. While Board of Selectmen surplus money needs town meeting approval to be dispensed, Board of Education surplus money requires approval only from the Board of Finance. A new agreement with T-Mobile was approved by the Board. The Board of Selectmen thanked everyone who made donations. "Ultimately I was not comfortable with that so I voted against the first selectwoman'sproposal.". First Selectman Susan Chapman thanked the Department of Public Works for working so hard to prepare the town for New Fairfield Days, which was held on September 16. "However, I was obligated to ask questions, interrogate the process, and provide alternate points of view on the choice before us: an up or down vote on investing in a building without a price tag," she said. That choice passed on Monday evening. This is "4-21-22 ZBA" by New Fairfield Video on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. New Fairfield voters OK $140K in surplus spending, including a tractor, well testing and a housing survey, New CT law to give parents more choices on birthing care, Brookfield finishes pocket park in phase 3 of streetscape project, 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC, DEEP: Two people tubing rescued from the Housatonic River in Kent. A winner-take-all competition, Parthemore won the tournament's first place prize of $50,000, a $40,000 bonus to the show's typical prize of $10,000. 2016 Town Tribune LLC. Fairfield has already spent millions of dollars on the venue in recent years. Nearly 20 percent of registered voters participated in the first budget referendum in May and close to 17 percent cast in the second referendum in June, according to the New Fairfield registrar of voters. This is a carousel. The town is between a rock and a hard place, Kupchick said, and while she understands people are frustrated with FEMA, it is documented that town officials knew at the time of construction that it was being built out of compliance. Kupchick said the town has set aside $15 million to deal with the Penfield Pavilion and other costs associated with the fill pile contamination. September 13, 2020. She also said that the Town performs contact tracing for every reported case. Every time we have to go to a vote, it costs us money. This is "Economic Development Commission Special Meeting 16 February 2023" by New Fairfield Video on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people Town of New Fairfield- Board of Selectmen - And other town boards - Economic Development Commission Special Meeting 16 February 2023 on Vimeo It is estimated to cost $11.5 million, but $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act Funding has already been allocated to the project. At Del Monacos recommendation, the Board of Selectmen voted last week to cut an additional $144,000 across multiple municipal departments before presenting its budget to the finance board. New Fairfield voters approve 2023-24 budgets at third referendum The Board of Selectmen usually meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 7:30 pm in the Community Room, Proposed Amendment to Animal Control Ordinance -Town Meeting December 8, 2022, Proposed Amendment to Tax Abatement Ordinance-Town Meeting December 8, 2022, Created By Granicus - Connecting People and Government, New Fairfield Town Hall | 4 Brush Hill Road, New Fairfield, CT 06812 | (203)312-5600 TDD (203) 312-5603. Candlewood Lake residents draft new petition against New Fairfield Monday's resolution was passed 2-1 along party lines, with the board's Republicans, First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick and Selectman Tom Flynn, voting in favor and Democratic Selectwoman Nancy Lefkowitz voting against it. Here's what to know about the new application requirements, Brookfield finishes pocket park in phase three of streetscape work; 'pleasant ambiance to downtown', Columnist Susan Campbell traces the grim narrative that led Kenneth Thompson to mentor children for decades. This was officially accepted by the Board. Despite Sen. Chris Murphy's recent Barbie-like surge in the news cycle, columnist JohnBreunig explains that he is not an algorithm. New Fairfield proposed 5 percent budget increase driven in part by paramedic shortage, school bonds, Brookfield finishes pocket park in phase 3 of streetscape project, New CT law to give parents more choices on birthing care, 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC, DEEP: Two people tubing rescued from the Housatonic River in Kent. She noted that there are several nurses in town trained in contact tracing. At the September 10 virtual meeting of the Board of Selectmen, First Selectman Pat Del Monaco gave a COVID-19 update. "I have no sense of how the other town bodies will vote," she said. Powered by Vimeo Pro. It includes lowering the grade beams in the facility, while remediating the contaminated fill there. Former First Selectperson, New Fairfield Board of Selectmen. The school budget which includes nearly $40.2 million for school operations, $6.2 million in medical contributions, $6.2 million in debt service and $155,675 in capital fund contributions reflects a 9.43 percent increase year-over-year spending increase, while the town budget reflects a 3.09 percent increase and includes $12.5 million for municipal operations, $1 million in medical contributions, $134,138 in debt service and $25,000 in capital fund contributions. The project will enable pedestrians to access all shopping centers in town. New Staff to Oversee New Fairfield's Special Education Program The sidewalk expansion in the center of town is being funded through a Small Town Economic Assistance (STEAP) grant. It also doesnt reflect the wishes of taxpayers, she said, noting that voters approved the $13.7 million town budget presented at the towns first referendum. The Board decided to receive input from businesses and nonprofits as it moves forward with the development of the draft, and to obtain public comment once the draft is more fully developed. I am pleased that the taxpayers have voted to pass the latest budget proposal, and Im grateful to everyone who came out to vote, Del Monaco said, noting the remarkable amount of public participation this budget season. New Fairfield voters approve 2023-24 budgets at third referendum This is "Permanent Building Committee 22 November 2022" by New Fairfield Video on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Yale scientists seek to vaccinate against insects, not pathogens, Why Connecticut is embracing CDs, Walkmans and 'lost' 'B movies', Report: Unsafe sleep, fentanyl are driving infant deaths in CT, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). Town of New Fairfield- Board of Selectmen - And other town boards . Ms. Del Monaco said she had spoken with the Resident State Trooper. Candidate, Connecticut State Senate, District 24, 2020. She also said that a statute involving creating a public disturbance requires intent and unreasonable noise. Kendra Baker is a reporter with the News-Times who previously worked as a general assignment reporter for The Wilton Bulletin. It accounts for a 2.5% increase per year during the term of the agreement, which is in line with what the Town has in place for other bargaining units. The board appeared prepared to work as a team and prioritize effectiveness over party politics, in contrast to the partisan contests that characterized the previous Board of Selectman. After approving a $13.7 million town budget but rejecting a $52 million education budget at the towns first referendum in May, voters overwhelmingly rejected a $52.3 million education budget and $13.6 million town budget in June. Members - Town of Fairfield, Connecticut Fairfield selectmen vote to fix Penfield Pavilion, not replace - CT Insider