Old Saybrook
Upcoming
Zoning Commission
This agenda contains only administrative details for a scheduled zoning commission meeting that has been canceled. No land use decisions, public hearings, or policy discussions are on the docket. Residents should check the town website for updates on future meetings.
Board of Finance
The regularly scheduled Board of Finance meeting for July 7, 2026, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct.
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will hear a quarterly marketing report from Miranda Creative and discuss the CT Main Street Center Spotlight on Main Street. Old business includes updates on the town website, on-call economic development services funded by RiverCOG, and filling an alternate commission member vacancy.
- Quarterly Marketing Report by Miranda Creative
- CT Main Street Center Spotlight on Main Street
- On-Call Economic Development Services funded by RiverCOG
- Website update
- Alternate commission member appointment
Zoning Board of Appeals
The board will consider a house expansion at 100 Middletown Avenue and a new patio/spa project at 502 Main Street. They will also address an extension request for a garage construction project on Oyster Point Road.
- House expansion variance: 100 Middletown Avenue
- Patio, outdoor kitchen, and spa variance: 502 Main Street
- Garage construction extension request: 23 & 26 Oyster Point Road
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen is calling a special town meeting to consider two appropriations from the capital non-recurring fund. Residents will vote on $7,982 for installing irrigation on the Town Green and $8,154 for relocating a backflow preventer at MacMurray Field.
- Appropriate $7,982 for irrigation on the Town Green
- Appropriate $8,154 for backflow preventer relocation at MacMurray Field
Board of Finance
The regular July 21, 2026 meeting of the Old Saybrook Board of Finance has been cancelled because a quorum could not be reached. No business will be conducted.
Last 30 days
Planning Commission / Housing Task Force
This regular meeting of the Planning Commission and Housing Task Force on July 1, 2026, was canceled. The next regularly scheduled hybrid meeting is July 15, 2026.
Board of Selectmen
The Mariner's Way Revitalization Ad Hoc Committee will receive subgroup updates on soils testing/wetlands, business outreach, and streetscape improvements. The committee will then review design standards and discuss next steps for the project.
- Subgroup updates on soils testing and wetlands
- Business and property owner outreach update
- Streetscape improvement update
- Review of design standards and next steps
Tree Ad Hoc Committee
The Tree Ad Hoc Committee will receive updates on recent and planned tree plantings, discuss potential new planting locations including the bocce ball court and Park Avenue, and review tree removal permits from Hartford and Bridgeport.
- Update on recent tree plantings
- Discussion of planned plantings
- New planting sites: bocce ball court and Park Ave.
- Review of tree removal permits from Hartford and Bridgeport
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will receive presentations on the Housing Task Force Report for affordable housing and the Conservation Commission's Open Space Plan. They will also discuss calling a Special Town Meeting, releasing an encroachment permit bond at 68 Hartford Avenue, and making appointments to committees.
- Presentation of Housing Task Force Report and Findings on Affordable Housing Plan
- Presentation by Conservation Commission on Town’s Open Space Plan
- Discussion and possible action on Call of Special Town Meeting
- Discussion and possible action on release of Encroachment Permit Bond No. 2026-2, 68 Hartford Avenue
- Appointments to The Preserve AdHoc Committee and Shellfish Commission (reappointments of Bonin, Colvin Jr., Beyers)
Zoning Commission
The Commission will hold public hearings on two special exception use applications and continue a hearing regarding zoning regulation amendments. Decisions will be made on whether to close or continue these proceedings.
- Public Works Garage: Proposed 5,788 sq ft addition and reconfiguration at 499 Middlesex Turnpike
- DavLea Holdings, LLC: Proposed conversion of 778 sq ft retail building to office space at 1057 Boston Post Road
- Carabetta Petition: Proposed amendments to landscaping, parking, and structure coverage/height in the Gateway Conservation Zone
The Commission approved a petition by Gary Carabetta to amend zoning regulations in the Gateway Conservation Zone, allowing up to 24% structure coverage and three-story buildings for residentially zoned properties. The change is effective July 15, 2026. The Commission also approved a special exception for a Public Works Garage expansion and continued a hearing for a retail-to-office conversion.
- Approved amendment to Section 54.9.1 allowing 24% structure coverage and 3 stories in Gateway Conservation Zone (5-0)
- Approved Public Works Garage special exception for 5,788 sq ft addition at 499 Middlesex Turnpike (5-0)
- Closed public hearing for Carabetta petition (5-0)
- Continued DavLea Holdings public hearing to July 20, 2026 (5-0)
- Approved June 1, 2026 meeting minutes with correction (5-0)
- Approved motion to withdraw previous motion that included landscaping/parking provisions (5-0)
Police Commission
Chief Onofrio will present reports on the current fiscal year operating budget and updates regarding the upcoming FY 26-27 budget process. The commission will also review personnel matters, fleet status, and golf cart registration.
- FY 25-26 Operating Budget report
- FY 26-27 Budget Process update
- Golf Cart Registration discussion
- Police fleet update
The commission approved the minutes from the May 18, 2026 regular meeting with a 5-0-1 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of updates on budget, personnel, training, and operations.
- Approved May 18, 2026 regular meeting minutes (5-0-1)
Architectural Review Board
This June 22 Old Saybrook Architectural Review Board agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and board member listings. No projects, permits, or public hearings are scheduled for discussion. The document primarily serves as a logistical notice for the next regularly scheduled meeting in July.
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a site walk at 499 Middlesex Turnpike. The purpose is to orient members to the proposed building additions and utility improvements at the Town Garage.
- Site walk for application 26-003 regarding Town Garage renovations
- Review of parking, sidewalk, and utility improvements within 100-foot upland review area
The Commission performed a site visit at 499 Middlesex Turnpike to review proposed building additions and parking improvements. No substantive decisions were made during this walk; the application will be discussed at a subsequent regular meeting.
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
The commission will consider an application for regulated activities at the town garage on Middlesex Turnpike, including building additions and parking. They will also discuss a violation at 4 Fordham Trail for unpermitted grading and fill within the 100-foot upland review area. Routine business includes approval of minutes and reports.
- Application 26-003: Town of Old Saybrook for building additions and parking at 499 Middlesex Turnpike
- Violation at 4 Fordham Trail: unpermitted grading and fill within 100-foot upland review area
- Action deadline for application: July 24, 2026
- Discussion of remediation for violation at 4 Fordham Trail
The Commission approved Application 26-003 for building additions and renovations at the Town Garage at 499 Middlesex Turnpike, subject to usual terms and conditions. The vote was 6-0-0. A wetlands violation at 4 Fordham Trail was continued to the July 16 meeting for further remediation guidance.
- Approved 26-003 Town Garage building addition and renovations (6-0-0)
- Continued violation at 4 Fordham Trail to July 16 meeting (6-0-0)
- Approved minutes of May 21, 2026 (5-0-1)
Aquifer Protection Agency
The scheduled meeting for the Aquifer Protection Agency has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for July 16, 2026.
Planning Commission / Housing Task Force
This regularly scheduled June 17, 2026, hybrid meeting of the Planning Commission and Housing Task Force has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 1, 2026. No items were discussed or decided.
Historic District Commission
The Commission decided not to create criteria for historic building markers and not to spend any money on the program in the current fiscal year, continuing it as a long-term project into 2027. They also approved the May 19, 2026 minutes (4-0-1) and discussed a draft letter to Rings End Lumber, National Register nominations, and revisions to substitute materials and criteria guidelines.
- Approved meeting minutes of May 19, 2026 (4-0-1)
- Decided not to create criteria for historic building markers and not to spend funds this fiscal year
- Discussed draft letter to Rings End Lumber (no vote taken)
- Discussed National Register district expansion (no vote taken)
- Discussed revisions to substitute materials and criteria guidelines (no vote taken)
- Adjourned to July 21, 2026 (4-0-0)
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance met and accepted the minutes from the previous meeting. Reports from the Treasurer, Finance Director, and First Selectman were presented and discussed. No new motions or votes on appropriations or policy changes were taken. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions.
- Approved minutes of June 2, 2026 (6-0)
Board of Selectmen
The committee approved minutes from May 14 with an amendment to correct a phrase. They discussed soils testing, streetscape improvements, and design standards via a curated image voting exercise. The next meeting was set for June 25 at 7:00 pm.
- Approved amended May 14 minutes (unanimous)
- Scheduled next meeting for June 25 at 7:00 pm
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for Judith Levi to construct a 1,716 sq. ft. single-family home at 34 Sea Breeze Road, reducing lot coverage from 36% to 30.3%. The board also granted a one-year extension for a previously approved variance to Anthony Carnevale for improvements at 3 Shetucket Trail. The public hearing for the O'Halloran variance at 100 Middletown Avenue was continued to July 8, 2026.
- Approved variance for Judith Levi to build new house at 34 Sea Breeze Road (5-0)
- Approved one-year extension for Anthony Carnevale variance at 3 Shetucket Trail (5-0)
- Continued O'Halloran variance hearing to July 8, 2026
- Approved minutes of May 13 and May 27, 2026 (5-0)
Conservation Commission
No substantive decisions were made. The commission discussed the impact of rodenticides on raptors and potential educational outreach, but took no formal action. It approved the previous meeting's minutes (6-0-0) and adjourned.
- Approved minutes of May 12, 2026 (6-0-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:00 PM (6-0-0)
Acton Library Board of Trustees
The board accepted the financial, non-town fund, and statistics reports. Fundraising for the library renovation surpassed its $5,080,000 goal, reaching $5,147,742. The formation of a renovation committee was deferred pending receipt of the state contract. A pipe burst caused water damage; cleanup is underway.
- Approved minutes of May 12 and Organization Study Sub-Committee (5-0)
- Accepted Financial Report (5-0)
- Accepted Non-Town Fund Report (5-0)
- Accepted Statistics Report (5-0)
- Deferred renovation committee formation to future meeting
- Postponed Policy Manual review to August
- Noted summer events and fundraising activities
Conservation Management Committee
The Conservation Management Committee discussed updates on the Forest Management Plan, recreation trail plan, and hunting at the preserve but took no votes on these items. The only formal actions were approval of the February 9, 2026 minutes and adjournment.
- Approved February 9, 2026 minutes
- Adjourned meeting at 10:07 a.m.
Architectural Review Board
The board approved a certificate of zoning compliance for signs at 1596 Boston Post Road for 'Da Fortunato' (Family Restaurant), requiring downward-facing gooseneck lighting instead of upward spotlights to comply with dark-sky standards. They also received a referral for the Public Works Garage expansion project but took no final action, only planning to report to the Zoning Commission.
- Approved Family Restaurant sign application with downward-facing gooseneck lighting condition (4-0)
- Approved minutes of May 27, 2026 (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:40 PM to next regular meeting June 22 (4-0)