Branford
Upcoming
RTM Education Committee
The regular RTM Education Committee meeting scheduled for July 6, 2026, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
Human Services Board
The regular meeting of the Branford Human Services Board scheduled for July 7, 2026 is cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.
RTM Administrative Services Committee
The scheduled meeting for the RTM Administrative Services Committee on July 7, 2026, has been cancelled. The committee chair issued this notice ahead of the holiday weekend.
Board of Education
The Board of Education will discuss and potentially act on the educational specifications for an elementary school construction project. Public comment will be heard before the discussion.
- Review educational specifications for elementary construction project
RTM
This meeting has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
RTM
The Representative Town Meeting will consider funding for a new flood sensor system and a budget transfer for HR payroll. The body will also vote on moving the regular meeting start time from 8:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
- Funding of $19,240 for a Roadway Flood Sensor System
- Budget transfer of $9,600 from contingency to HR wages and salaries
- Proposed amendment to Town Code § A236-8 to change meeting start time to 7:30 PM
RTM
The Branford Representative Town Meeting will vote on several internal budget transfers for fiscal year 2027, including funds for road sensors and staff payroll adjustments. Members are also considering a rule change to move regular meetings thirty minutes earlier. These items represent routine administrative and capital funding updates rather than major policy shifts.
- $19,240 transfer from contingency funds for roadway flood sensors
- $9,600 HR budget shift to cover regular wages and accrued payroll
- $8,000 Tax Department transfer from consulting fees to overtime pay
- Amendment to RTM Rule D.8.4 changing meeting start time to 7:30 PM
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three applications. The first is a proposed zoning regulation amendment to comply with state law on middle housing and parking. The other two are special exception requests for an automotive repair facility at 16 East Industrial Road and an accessory apartment at 42 Orchard Hill Road.
- Zoning amendment ZAMD #26-1 to comply with Public Act 25-1 (Middle Housing & Parking)
- Special exception for automotive repair at 16 East Industrial Road (Jordan Gioia applicant)
- Special exception for accessory apartment at 42 Orchard Hill Road (Tyler Hodson applicant)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to update zoning regulations for middle housing and parking. The commission will also review two special exception requests for business and residential use.
- Zoning Regulation Amendments (ZAMD #26-1) for middle housing and parking per Public Act 25-1
- Special Exception for automotive repair facility at 16 East Industrial Road
- Special Exception for an accessory apartment at 42 Orchard Hill Road
Harbor Management Commission
The Harbor Management Commission will discuss continuing solicitation proposals from consultants and review progress on the SHIPP grant. They will also vote to approve the minutes from the June 17 meeting.
- Continuation of solicitation proposals from consultants
- Progress/grant SHIPP
- Approval of meeting minutes from 6/17/26
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Branford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and decide on six applications for variances from zoning regulations. Items include requests for reduced setbacks for a mobile home replacement, a home addition, a retaining wall, an additional dwelling unit (ADU), a pool, and a garage addition.
- Mobile home replacement variance at 26 North Main St Unit 7: reduce side yard to 8.3 ft (10 ft required)
- Home addition variance at 37 Flat Rock Rd: reduce front yard setback to 22 ft 8 in (40 ft required)
- Retaining wall variance at 23 Marshall Road: reduce setback to 5.5 ft (7 ft required)
- ADU variances at 20 Homestead Place: reduce side yard to 8.3 ft (15 ft required) and allow ADU size 36% of principal structure (30% max)
- Pool variance at 39 Harding Avenue: reduce side yard to 7.2 ft (15 ft required)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on six variance applications. One notable request seeks to reduce lot area from 15,000 to 7,716 sq ft and side yard setback to 8.3 ft to allow an additional dwelling unit at 20 Homestead Place.
- ZBA 26-10: Side yard variance for replacing mobile home at 26 N Main St Unit 7
- ZBA 26-11: Front yard setback variance for home addition at 37 Flat Rock Rd
- ZBA 26-12: Retaining wall setback variance at 23 Marshall Rd
- ZBA 26-13: Lot area and side yard variances for additional dwelling unit at 20 Homestead Pl
- ZBA 26-14: Side yard variance for new pool at 39 Harding Ave
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a single application. The board is deciding whether to grant a special exception for a residential property.
- Special Exception for an accessory apartment at 73 Windmill Hill Road
Human Services Board
The Branford Human Services Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss standard administrative items including minutes, communications, revenue, clinical services, social services, public relations, and the director's report. No specific actionable items or decisions are noted.
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RTM Public Services Committee
This meeting was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.
Open Space Commission
The Branford Open Space Commission meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.
James Blackstone Memorial Library
The Board of Trustees will conduct routine administrative business, including a conflict of interest policy review and an auditor appointment discussion. The meeting also includes the introduction of two new board members and reports from various committees.
- Introduction of new board members Helen Murphy and Deb Riding
- Annual conflict of interest policy review
- Finance Committee report on auditor appointment
Economic Development Commission
The Branford Economic Development Commission will review a demolition application for a structure at 37 Lanphier Cove Camp. They will also receive reports from staff, Planning & Zoning, and the Chamber of Commerce. The meeting includes public comment and updates from commissioners.
- Demolition application for structure at 37 Lanphier Cove Camp
- Staff report on economic development activities
- Planning & Zoning report
- Chamber report
Board of Selectmen
The Branford Board of Selectmen will review and approve settlements for pending tax appeals and a motor vehicle fee refund. The board will also award several no-bid contracts for road maintenance, high school electrical work, and pump station equipment. A request to use the Town Green for a Nepal festival will also be considered.
- Approve settlements for pending tax appeals
- Refund motor vehicle late fees due to administrative error
- Award pavement patch contract to William M. Laydon Construction
- Award Branford High School electrical projects to McMellon Electric
- Award $128,390 pump contract for Damascus Road pump station
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will consider approving settlements of pending tax appeals after an executive session. They will also vote on a refund of motor vehicle late fees due to an administrative error, waive bids for pavement patch services and Branford High School electrical projects, and approve a permit for the Nepal Festival on the Town Green.
- Proposed settlement of pending tax appeals (executive session)
- Refund of motor vehicle late fees due to address-record error
- Waiver of bid for pavement patches – contract to William M. Laydon Construction (prices per unit listed)
- Waiver of bid for Branford High School electrical projects – contract to McMellon Electric using town of Greenwich pricing
- Approval of Nepal Festival/Nepal Day Parade on Town Green on July 18, 2026
Fair Rent Commission
The special meeting of the Branford Fair Rent Commission scheduled for June 29, 2026, has been cancelled.
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will hear a presentation and update on the Board of Education's Master Facilities Plan and potential future funding needs. The board will also consider approving two budget transfers: one from the Human Resources Department totaling $17,600 and one from the Tax Department.
- Presentation on Board of Education Master Facilities Plan and future funding
- HR Department transfer of $9,600 from contingency to wages and salaries, and $8,000 from consulting to overtime
- Tax Department transfer (amount not specified in agenda)
The board approved an appropriation of $19,240 from the Coastal Resiliency Fund for a Phase 1 pilot installation of a Branford Roadway Flooding Sensor system. Additionally, it approved two budget transfers: $9,600 from contingency for HR wage adjustments and $8,000 from consulting to overtime for the tax collector. The board also heard a presentation on the BOE Master Facilities Plan but took no action.
- Approved May 18, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved $9,600 transfer from Contingency to HR wages and accrued payroll (unanimous)
- Approved $8,000 transfer from Consulting to Overtime for Tax Collector (unanimous)
- Approved $19,240 appropriation for pilot flood sensor system from Coastal Resiliency Fund (unanimous)
Inland Wetlands Commission
The regular meeting scheduled for June 25, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2026, via Zoom.
Branford Housing Authority
The Housing Authority will review prior meeting minutes, discuss a recent management meeting, and consider a resolution to open a bank account at Ascend Bank and purchase an interest-bearing Certificate of Deposit. Commissioners and management will also provide reports.
- Resolution to open BHA account at Ascend Bank and buy interest-bearing Certificate of Deposit
- Update on meeting with management company leadership on June 11
- Tenant Commissioner report
- Management report
- Financial report
Board of Fire Commissioners
The regular meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners scheduled for June 25, 2026, has been canceled. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision.
Fireworks Committee
The committee is meeting to coordinate the schedule of events and operational logistics. Discussions will also cover vendor selection and budget allocations for upcoming fireworks displays.
- Event schedule planning
- Operational logistics
- Vendor review
- Budget discussion
Board of Education
The Board of Education is reviewing a new one-year contract for substitute services. This updated agreement modernizes terms and liability language compared to the previous 2001 contract. The district plans to put these services out for competitive bid next fall.
- One-year contract with Kelly Services (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
- Anticipated contract value of approximately $1.25M
- Bid waiver request for the one-year term
- Authorization for administration to execute contract exceeding $500,000
Board of Education
The Board is reviewing a feasibility study for improving Branford's three elementary schools (MRT, MTM, Sliney) and must authorize project funds to meet an October 1, 2026 deadline for priority state grant applications. They also received a report on the high school's cogeneration plant, recommending a $1.1 million boiler/chiller modernization with an emergency generator, but no board action is required. A communications workshop is being held to prepare board members for public discussions about district initiatives.
- Feasibility study for MRT, MTM, and Sliney elementary schools
- Priority grant applications due October 1, 2026, requiring Board of Education funding authorization
- CoGen plant assessment recommends Option 3: Boiler/Chiller Modernization with Emergency Generator at $1.1 million
- Board to authorize project funds prior to Board of Finance and RTM action
- Communications workshop on BPS Forward and district messaging
Board of Education
The Branford Board of Education will hold a special retreat to discuss a Master Facilities Update and a Communication Workshop. The meeting is a procedural gathering focused on internal planning rather than formal voting.
- Master Facilities Update discussion
- Communication Workshop discussion
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
- Rules governing public conduct
Board of Education
The Branford Board of Education will consider and vote on three contracts: transportation, substitute staffing through Kelly Services, and the Superintendent's contract. Public comment will be taken before decisions.
- Vote on transportation contract
- Vote to extend Kelly Services substitute contract
- Vote to approve Superintendent's contract
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings for several commercial special exceptions and zoning map amendments. The meeting also includes reviews of coastal site plans for residential reconstructions and updates to zoning regulations regarding middle housing.
- Special Exception for a hospital and grading at 596, 612, and 616 East Main St.
- Zoning Map Amendment for electric car charger bulk requirements at 22 Leetes Island Road (Tesla, Inc.)
- Zoning Map Amendment to add medical, personal services, and indoor recreation to the PDD at 17-29 South Main St.
- Special Exception for a coffee truck (fast food, no drive-thru) at 235 North Main Street
- Zoning Regulation Amendments to comply with Public Act 25-1 regarding middle housing and parking
The Commission unanimously approved three coastal site plans for single-family home reconstructions and a two-lot subdivision and grading exception for a retail building at 850 West Main Street. Several other applications, including a proposed 80-bed hospital and a retail store, were continued to the July 9 meeting.
- Approved coastal site plan for new home at 14 Forest Street (Unanimous)
- Approved coastal site plan for new home at 279 Linden Avenue (Unanimous)
- Approved coastal site plan for new home at 3 Waverly Park Road (Unanimous)
- Approved 2-lot subdivision at 850 West Main Street (Unanimous)
- Approved special exception for grading for retail building at 850 West Main Street (Unanimous)
- Continued special exception for 80-bed hospital at 596, 612, 616 East Main St to July 9
- Continued special exception for 'Limited Retail' at 1032-1064 Main Street to July 9
- Continued special exception for retail store at 16 Business Park Drive to July 9
Planning & Zoning Commission
At a special meeting on June 23, 2026, the Branford Planning & Zoning Commission approved multiple applications. These included three coastal site plans for new single-family homes, a two-lot subdivision at 850 West Main Street, and a retail building at the same address. Special exceptions were granted for a coffee truck and a maker space, and two zoning map amendments were approved covering additional uses at 17-29 South Main Street and charging station modifications at 22 Leetes Island Road.
- Coastal site plan for new home at 14 Forest Street approved
- Two-lot subdivision at 850 West Main Street approved
- Special exception for coffee truck at 235 North Main Street approved
- Zoning map amendment to add uses at 17-29 South Main Street
- Zoning map amendment for electric car chargers at 22 Leetes Island Road
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to review four special exception applications for commercial and medical uses, plus a zoning map amendment to expand permitted uses in a planned development district. Residents can participate remotely or submit written comments to the commission office.
- Special exception for limited retail at 1032-1064 Main Street
- Special exception for hospital and grading at 596, 612, 616 East Main Street
- Special exception for retail store at 16 Business Park Drive
- Zoning map amendment to add medical, personal services, and indoor recreation uses at 17-29 South Main Street
- Public hearings conducted remotely on June 23 at 7:00 PM
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission will hold a special meeting to review several special exception applications. These include requests for new retail uses, a hospital, fast food services, and a single-family home construction.
- PZ#26-20: Limited Retail at 1032-1064 Main Street
- PZ#26-18: Hospital and grading at 596, 612, and 616 East Main Street
- PZ#26-21: Retail store at 16 Business Park Drive
- PZ#26-23: Zoning amendment for personal services/medical at 17-29 South Main Street
- PZ#26-25: New single family home at 3 Waverly Park Road
Coastal Vulnerability Ad Hoc Working Group
The Coastal Vulnerability Working Group is reviewing technical tools for flood monitoring and marshland resilience. The group is also coordinating on zoning regulations and a strategic plan for coastal retreat.
- Sentient Things Flood Alert System implementation and CT DOT approvals
- MyCoast App surveillance locations and steward assignments
- Nuisance Flooding Tide Wall pilot project with DEEP
- Development of new zoning regulation tools and retreat strategic plan
- Branford marshland resilience research updates
Public Building Commission
The scheduled meeting for June 22, 2026, has been cancelled. The agenda included items for the Police Headquarters Renovation Project and BHS Infrastructure Improvements Project, but no action was taken.
- Police Headquarters Renovation Project
- BHS Infrastructure Improvements Project
Planning & Zoning Commission
The scheduled meeting for the Branford Planning & Zoning Commission on June 18, 2026, has been cancelled.
Community Forest Commission
The Branford Community Forest Commission will discuss and plan for several upcoming activities including the 2027 Arbor Day celebration, a tree planting plan on Main Street, and community outreach efforts. They will also consider the design and cost of a banner for tabling events and continue discussions on a speaker for a 2027 presentation.
- Main Street tree planting plan
- Planning for 2027 Arbor Day celebration
- Design and cost of printing banner for tabling events
- Possibility of tabling at Branford Festival
- Initiative to educate residents about planting natives
The commission approved the purchase of an official banner and agreed to promote native tree planting requests in town recycling guides. Members also planned for a 2027 winter speaker event and discussed native species for the town Green and Main Street.
- Approved May 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 3’ x 6’ commission banner from AutoGraphics
- Agreed to publish native tree planting request opportunities in town resident pamphlets
- Cancelled August regular meeting (unanimous)
Community Forest Commission
The Community Forest Commission will hear an update from Davey Tree Expert Company on the Branford Center tree planting plan. They will also discuss a speaker for a 2027 presentation, plan for Arbor Day 2027, and review costs for a promotional banner.
- Guest Megan Joseph (Davey Tree) updates Branford Center tree planting plan
- Continue discussion on topic/speaker for 2027 presentation
- Design and cost of printing banner for tabling events
- Possibility of tabling at Branford Festival
- Planning for 2027 Arbor Day celebration
Branford Housing Authority
The scheduled monthly meeting was cancelled because the agenda was not posted within the required 24-hour notice period. The meeting has been rescheduled for June 25 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Parker Memorial Park Commission
The commission is reviewing seasonal maintenance schedules and safety improvements for Parker Memorial Park. Discussions include facility repairs, signage for prohibited activities, and coordination with town departments on infrastructure.
- Summer maintenance plan including lawn mowing, beach raking, and bathroom cleaning
- Installation of 'No dogs' signage at Big Rock
- Installation of 'Slow: Children at Play' signs near Fitzgerald properties
- Review of bathroom remodeling and fence maintenance
- Discussion of parking lot block placement and marking
Harbor Management Commission
The commission will review solicitation proposals from three consultants for harbor projects, decide on a document storage platform (Google Docs vs Dropbox), and follow up on action items from the previous meeting, including a letter response and dredging issues.
- Solicitation proposals from 3 consultants for harbor projects
- Recommendation on using Google Docs vs Dropbox for document storage
- Action items from 5/20/2026: letter response and John Stedman dredging
- Approval of meeting minutes from 5/20/2026
The commission discussed the search for a consultant to develop a Harbor Management Plan, community events, and harbor master support, but took no votes on substantive matters. Only the previous meeting's minutes were approved unanimously.
- Approved minutes from May 20, 2026 (unanimous)
Board of Selectmen
The Branford Board of Selectmen will consider approving a $300,000 contract for storm debris removal and a $64,195 pump purchase, as well as proposed settlements of pending tax appeals in executive session. The board will also appoint Carolyn Sires to the Housing Authority and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Approve waiver of bid for Flygt 45 HP pump for Damascus Road Pump Station, $64,195 contract to Fleet Pump & Service Group
- Approve waiver of bid for storm debris removal and wood waste stockpiles at Tabor Drive, up to $300,000 contract to Quantum Organics
- Consider proposed settlements of pending tax appeals in executive session
- Appoint Carolyn Sires to Branford Housing Authority (term to 2028)
- Approve Board of Selectmen minutes from June 3, 2026
The Board approved multiple tax appeal settlements for 14 properties. They waived bids and awarded two contracts: a $64,195 pump purchase to Fleet Pump & Service Group, and a storm debris reduction contract to Quantum Organics (revised to $255,102, not to exceed $300,000). They also appointed Carolyn Sires to the Housing Authority.
- Approved 14 tax appeal settlements (unanimous)
- Waived bid for pump purchase, awarded to Fleet Pump & Service Group $64,195 (unanimous)
- Waived bid for storm debris reduction, awarded to Quantum Organics not to exceed $300,000 (unanimous)
- Appointed Carolyn Sires to Housing Authority (unanimous)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Branford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for three variance applications. The board will decide whether to grant reduced setbacks for a mobile home replacement, a residential addition, and a retaining wall. Residents may participate via Zoom during the 7:00 p.m. meeting.
- Public hearing for a side yard variance at 26 North Main St. Unit 7
- Public hearing for a front yard setback variance at 37 Flat Rock Rd.
- Public hearing for a retaining wall setback variance at 23 Marshall Road
The Zoning Board of Appeals postponed all three applications (ZBA 26-10, 26-11, 26-12) to the July 21 meeting because of an error with abutter notification letters. The board approved the minutes from the May 19 meeting.
- Postponed ZBA 26-10 (side yard variance) to July 21
- Postponed ZBA 26-11 (front yard setback variance) to July 21
- Postponed ZBA 26-12 (retaining wall setback variance) to July 21
- Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding public hearings and voting on three variance applications. These include requests for side yard, front yard, and retaining wall setback reductions on residential properties.
- 26 North Main St, Unit 7: variance to reduce side yard setback from 10 ft to 8.3 ft for mobile home replacement
- 37 Flat Rock Rd: variance to reduce front yard setback from 40 ft to 22 ft 8 in for a home addition
- 23 Marshall Rd: variance to reduce retaining wall setback from 7 ft to 5.5 ft for a 7-ft wall section
- Approval of May 19, 2026 meeting minutes
RTM Rules and Ordinances Committee
This meeting considers several ordinances: designating Jefferson Place as a town road (pending a land survey), creating a Traffic Authority under state law to assume traffic duties from the Police Commissioners, establishing a senior property tax freeze program, and amending RTM meetings to start at 7:00 PM. Working groups have been formed for each item, and the committee will make recommendations to the full RTM.
- Jefferson Place road designation (waiting for survey due mid-July)
- Proposed Traffic Authority ordinance under CGS §7-149d
- Senior property tax freeze ordinance for qualified homeowners
- Amend RTM Rule 8.4: meeting time from 8 PM to 7 PM, location change
- Working groups established for each item
Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter Commission
The Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter Commission meeting scheduled for June 16, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.
Fair Rent Commission
The commission approved minutes from May 11th and May 27th, and discussed amending May 18th minutes. No rent disputes were decided; only procedural actions were taken.
- Approved May 11 and May 27 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Scheduled claims #26-15 and #26-16 for July 13 hearing (unanimous)
Inland Wetlands Commission
The commission approved application IW-26-16 for a lot split and construction of a retail building at 850 West Main St, with conditions based on the staff report. An enforcement action for unauthorized clearing at 337 East Main St was upheld and modified to require a planting plan with 5-year monitoring and 85% survival rate. The May 28 minutes failed to be approved.
- Approved IW-26-16 lot split and retail building at 850 West Main St (4-1-0)
- Upheld and modified enforcement CC-26.05.03 at 337 East Main St with planting plan and monitoring (5-0)
- Failed to approve May 28, 2026 regular meeting minutes (3-1-0)
- Continued enforcement CC-25.12.01 and CC-26.05.01 to July 9, 2026
- Continued enforcement CC-26.05.02 to June 25, 2026
- No objection to agent approval for IW-26-20 at 15 Pine Wood Rd
- Received new application IW-26-22 for detached garage and breezeway at 38 Acorn Rd
Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library
The Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library Committee approved minutes from March and May 2026 meetings and affirmed the Mission Statement and Service Animal Protocol with a formatting correction. Approval of April minutes was deferred, and review of the Library Board-Librarian Relationship Policy was postponed. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved March 11, 2026 minutes (Dargan, Pfaff)
- Approved May 13, 2026 minutes (Dargan, Buchanan)
- Deferred April 8, 2026 minutes approval due to insufficient attending members
- Affirmed Mission Statement
- Affirmed Service Animal Protocol with formatting correction (removed Unruly Behavior Protocol text)
- Deferred review of Library Board-Librarian Relationship Policy to future meeting
RTM
The RTM unanimously approved a resolution committing Branford to participate in a regional household waste collection center from July 2026 to June 2029. They also approved three FY26 budget transfers, including for Shoreline Adult Education, Conservation Commission, and general town operations, and extended the lease with Zambelli Fireworks for Stony Creek Quarry Parcel A. Several proposed ordinances were re-referred to committees for further review.
- Approved regional household waste collection center commitment (unanimous)
- Approved Shoreline Adult Education budget transfer ($15,250) (unanimous)
- Approved Conservation Commission budget transfer ($900) (unanimous)
- Approved Finance Director budget transfer ($99,431) (unanimous)
- Approved one-year lease extension with Zambelli Fireworks (unanimous)
- Re-referred Traffic Authority ordinance to committee (unanimous)
- Re-referred Jefferson Place town road designation petition (unanimous)
- Re-referred Senior Property Tax Freeze ordinance (unanimous)
James Blackstone Memorial Library
The board approved the appointment of Larry Greenberg and Lisa Zwack for second terms (2027-2030) and accepted the slate of FY2027 executive officers. The library director's annual review was approved in executive session. The May minutes were adopted as presented.
- Appointed Larry Greenberg and Lisa Zwack to second trustee terms (2027-2030)
- Accepted FY2027 Executive Officer slate: President Kochanowski, VP Gavejian, Treasurer Greenberg, Asst. Treasurer Levine, Secretary Zwack
- Approved Library Director Katy McNicol's annual review (executive session)
- Approved May meeting minutes as presented
Center Revitalization Review Board
The Town Center Revitalization Review Board reviewed seven applications and unanimously recommended approval for six, with conditions for some, and tabled one. The board recommended a zoning permit for an accessory structure at 255 North Main St., subject to natural color blending. All other recommendations were forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission or Zoning Permit approval.
- Approved May 13 meeting minutes (3-0-2)
- Recommended accessory structure at 255 No Main St. (unanimous)
- Recommended PDD use addition at 17-29 So Main St. (unanimous)
- Recommended sign/change of use at 554-560 Main St. (unanimous)
- Recommended sign/change of use at 978-1004 Main St. with blade sign mockup condition (unanimous)
- Recommended sign at 52-58 Maple St. (unanimous)
- Tabled discussion of 53 Hopson Ave. to July 2026 (unanimous)
- Recommended lighting updates at 1019 Main St. & 300 Harrison Ave. with white fixture condition (unanimous)
Board of Recreation
The board unanimously approved a Girl Scout Troop 60391 proposal to build a Dog Toy Library at Short Beach Dog Park, with the troop working with Branford Parks, Recreation & Senior Services. The board also discussed the Stony Creek Farmers Market but took no new action, reaffirming previous decisions. Staff promotions and hires were noted, and the Foote Park Playground project nears completion.
- Approved Girl Scout Dog Toy Library proposal (unanimous)
- Promoted Ricky DiRago to Program Supervisor
- Hired Joe Carbone as Program Coordinator
- Tabled Stony Creek Farmers Market, no new action taken
- Motion to approve 5/13/2026 special meeting minutes (4-0)
- Adjourned at 6:49 PM (unanimous)
Shellfish Commission
The Commission unanimously approved a pre-submission consultation form for a floating dock at 65 Linden Ave, determining no impact on shellfish areas. They voted to keep the regular 5:00 PM meeting time and set a clam stocking date of June 20. Lease renewals totaling $9,545.75 were processed, and the Commission agreed to retain a $10 non-resident daily fee as a multi-day pass.
- Approved pre-submission floating dock at 65 Linden Ave (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of February 10, 2026 (unanimous)
- Retained 5:00 PM meeting start time (unanimous)
- Set clam stocking date for June 20, 2026
- Agreed to retain $10 non-resident daily fee as multi-day pass