Simsbury, CT

Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency

Retirement Plan Sub-Committee

The Simsbury Retirement Plan Sub-Committee will review second quarter 2026 performance and fiduciary governance for its pension plans, OPEB trust, and defined contribution plans. The agenda includes approving minutes from February and May 2026 meetings. This is a regular advisory meeting; no votes on changes are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Q2 2026 performance for pension plans and OPEB trust
• Review of Q2 2026 performance for defined contribution plans
• Fiduciary governance updates for both pension and defined contribution plans
• Approval of minutes from February 2, 2026 and May 5, 2026 meetings

Zoning Commission

Open Space Committee

Historic District Commission

The Simsbury Historic District Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 3, 2026. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled

Juvenile Review Board

Economic Development Commission

The September 16, 2026 regular meeting of the Simsbury Economic Development Commission has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting canceled

Library Board of Trustees

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Simsbury Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Cancellation of Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting on August 26, 2026

Planning Commission

The Simsbury Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, to approve minutes and discuss general business. The agenda includes updates on the State of Connecticut Housing Growth Plans, the Comprehensive Zoning Regulation Project, and development activities. No specific votes, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the provided text.

• State of Connecticut Housing Growth Plans Update
• Comprehensive Zoning Regulation Project Update
• Planning Director Development Update

Police Commission

The Simsbury Police Commission will hold a special meeting on August 19, 2026, to consider recommendations for new police officers and a new dispatcher. The agenda indicates that these personnel discussions may occur in executive session under state law. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Recommendations for new police officers
• Recommendation for a new dispatcher

Economic Development Commission

The Simsbury Economic Development Commission will hear a presentation on the economic impact of film and TV production in North Central Connecticut, discuss commission membership, and receive liaison updates from town boards and committees. The agenda also includes approving the July 15, 2026 meeting minutes and planning a September special meeting. A separate informational flyer outlines a potential municipal partnership with the Switch Together solar program, but it is not listed as an action item.

• Presentation by East Granby First Selectperson Jason Hayes on film/TV production economic impact
• Membership discussion
• Liaison updates from Chamber of Commerce, Board of Selectmen, Town Manager, Sustainability Committee, Library & Tourism, Zoning Commission, Planning Commission, Main Street Partnership
• Approve July 15, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Chair report on September special meeting

Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency

The Simsbury Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency is meeting to review two zoning applications (ZC 26-18 and ZC 26-19) for the property at 10 Dorset Crossing. The agenda includes only these items and links to application materials from a prior meeting; no other business is listed.

• ZC 26-18 and ZC 26-19 for 10 Dorset Crossing
• Review of application materials from 8/4/2026 meeting

Board of Finance

The regular meeting of the Simsbury Board of Finance scheduled for August 18, 2026, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at that time.

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the Town of Simsbury will hold a regular meeting, including a public audience with Town Manager Marc Nelson, reports from the Executive Director and liaisons, and an executive session to discuss ongoing legal matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Public audience with Town Manager Marc Nelson
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 12, 2026
• Executive Director report
• Executive session on ongoing legal matters

Personnel Subcommittee

The August 13, 2026 regular meeting of the Personnel Subcommittee of the Board of Selectmen has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled

Police Commission

The Police Commission regular meeting scheduled for August 10, 2026 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting September 14, 2026

Juvenile Review Board

The Simsbury Juvenile Review Board meeting scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026, at 9:30 am at Eno Memorial Hall is canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled

Board of Selectmen

The Simsbury Board of Selectmen will discuss updates to the Town Code's Ethics chapter, including shifting complaint referrals to the Town Manager or Superintendent, and will consider authorizing the Town Manager to execute $4,179.21 in tax refunds, apply for several grants, and schedule a public hearing on two local options under Connecticut Public Act No. 25-168. The board will also review goals for the 2025-27 term and make appointments to the Economic Development Commission.

• Authorize $4,179.21 in tax overpayment refunds
• Discuss draft amendments to Town Code Chapter 13 (Ethics)
• Apply for State early voting grant and Simsbury Community Fund grant
• Apply for 2026 Greyfield Revitalization Program grant for 82 Hopmeadow Street
• Schedule public hearing on local options under Public Act No. 25-168

The Board of Selectmen adopted its goals for the 2026-2027 term and scheduled a public hearing for September 14, 2026, on adopting two local tax options under Connecticut Public Act No. 25-168. It also approved several consent agenda items, including tax refunds, grant applications, and appointments, and authorized a retroactive grant application for a property at 82 Hopmeadow Street. No decisions were made on the capital plan or ethics code amendments, which remain under discussion.

• Adopted Board of Selectmen goals for 2026-2027 term (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Sept 14, 2026 on local tax options under CT Public Act 25-168 (unanimous)
• Authorized retroactive submission of 2026 Greyfield Revitalization Program grant application for 82 Hopmeadow Street (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax refunds, early voting grant, community fund grant, and lighting agreement (unanimous)
• Reappointed Matthew Arthur to Economic Development Commission (consent agenda)
• Appointed Jeremy Perlman to Economic Development Commission, term ending Oct 10, 2027 (Beal abstained)
• Appointed Michael Zemel to Economic Development Commission, term ending Oct 10, 2029 (Beal abstained)
• Approved July 13, 2026 meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)

Public Building Committee

The Public Building Committee will hold a hybrid meeting to review construction updates for the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center Band Shell expansion, including change orders and invoices. The body will also review a report on the Tootin' Hills roof and address the resignation of member Bill Clegg.

• Review of change orders for Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center Band Shell expansion
• Review of pay applications and invoices for the Band Shell project
• Update report on Tootin' Hills roof by HP Fishman
• Acknowledgment of resignation of PBC member Bill Clegg

The Public Building Committee approved two invoices for testing services and released $37,411.23 in retainage for the Tootin' Hills roof project, allowing closeout. The committee also noted Bill Clegg's resignation and discussed potential termination of Marcianne Timm's membership. No change orders were presented.

• Approved Invoice #TSMT17802 to Tristate Materials Testing Lab, LLC for $777.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Invoice #TSMT17971 to Tristate Materials Testing Lab, LLC for $777.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Payment Application 7 for Tootin' Hills roof in certified amount of $37,411.23 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 13, 2026 meeting (Egan and Burns abstained)

Historic District Commission

The Simsbury Historic District Commission is meeting to review an application for an addition at 57 East Weatogue Street. The agenda includes the application, plans, and a staff report for this project.

• Application HDC 26-03 for 57 East Weatogue Street
• Addition project at 57 East Weatogue Street
• Staff report on the proposed addition

The Simsbury Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Andrew and Heidi Golden to construct a two-story addition at 57 East Weatogue Street, with conditions including a gable roof, brownstone foundation, and a shed-style roof over the mudroom door. The approval was unanimous (3-0). The commission also approved the May 7, 2026 meeting minutes and tabled the election of officers until the next meeting.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #26-03 for addition at 57 East Weatogue St (3-0)
• Added condition requiring gable roof for two-story addition (3-0)
• Added condition requiring brownstone foundation where visible (3-0)
• Added condition requiring shed-style roof over mudroom door (3-0)
• Approved May 7, 2026 meeting minutes as written (3-0)
• Tabled election of officers until next meeting

Sustainability

The Sustainability Committee will hold a remote meeting to approve July minutes and discuss new business. Key items include updates on solar power purchase agreements for Latimer Lane Elementary School and Simsbury High School, as well as progress on the Sustainability Plan Part 2 (Waste). The agenda also includes an update from New England Smart Energy and reports from various town boards.

• Update on Latimer Lane Elementary School and Simsbury High School Solar Power Purchase Agreements
• Sustainability Plan Part 2 (Waste) Progress and Next Steps
• New England Smart Energy (NESE) Update
• Approval of July 9, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

The Committee received an update on the solar Power Purchase Agreements with Greenskies for Latimer Lane Elementary and Simsbury High School, with fixed rates of 7.7 and 5 cents per kilowatt-hour, respectively, over 20 years, projected to save about $1.8 million. No formal votes were taken on this item; the meeting was primarily informational and discussion-focused. The Committee also discussed waste management progress, the New England Smart Energy campaign, and potential future solar initiatives.

• Approved July 9, 2026 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed solar PPA terms: 5 cents/kWh at High School, 7.7 cents/kWh at Latimer Lane, 20-year fixed rates
• Noted construction for solar arrays to start in 2027
• Discussed potential future solar sites, including Simsbury Performing Arts Center
• Discussed waste plan progress, including food waste and battery recycling
• Reported NESE campaign: 129 residents contacted, 49 assessments scheduled, 25 audits completed
• Discussed potential EL&M business energy audit partnership, scheduled for Board of Selectmen consideration on August 10
• Proposed 'Switch Together Program' for residential solar, to be further discussed

Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency

The Simsbury Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency is meeting to review four applications: a site plan for 30 Riverside Road, a referral from the Zoning Commission for 10 Dorset Crossing, and applications for 15 Vining Drive and 3 Gregory Lane. The agenda includes staff reports and redacted application packets for each item.

• CC 26-11: 30 Riverside Road application, staff report, and site plan
• ZC 26-18 and ZC 26-19: Referral from Zoning Commission for 10 Dorset Crossing
• CC 26-13: 15 Vining Drive application (redacted)
• CC 26-17: 3 Gregory Lane application and plans (redacted)

The Commission unanimously approved a wetlands permit for a single-family home in the upland review area at 30 Riverside Road, with conditions including erosion controls and native plantings. No public hearings were held. The Commission also discussed a referral from the Zoning Commission regarding a proposed car wash at 10 Dorset Crossing and directed staff to summarize the discussion for the next meeting.

• Approved wetlands permit CC #26-11 for single-family home at 30 Riverside Road (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 7, 13, and 21 meetings (7-0)
• Seated alternate Alison Wilcox as regular member for the meeting
• Directed staff to provide summary of car wash referral discussion at next meeting

Simsbury Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council

The Simsbury Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council will hold its regular meeting, including public audience, liaison reports, and approval of June minutes. New business includes discussions on forming a 501(c)(3) Juneteenth nonprofit organization and planning for Hispanic Heritage Month. Old business covers recaps of Juneteenth, the Civic Forum, King Phillip's War 350th anniversary, Honor Flight, and adopting a DEI Council logo.

• Discussion on forming a 501(c)(3) Juneteenth nonprofit organization
• Discussion on Hispanic Heritage Month planning
• Review and approval of June 1, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update on Simsbury Civic Forum scheduled for September 15
• Adoption of DEI Council logo

The Simsbury Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council held a regular meeting on August 3, 2026, with no formal votes or decisions. Discussions included establishing a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to serve as fiscal agent for future Juneteenth Celebrations, redesigning the Council logo for more diversity, and seeking a new student representative. The June 1, 2026 minutes were not reviewed due to lack of quorum.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded
• Discussed establishing 501(c)(3) nonprofit for Juneteenth fiscal agency
• Discussed redesigning DEI Council logo for more diversity
• Will seek new student representative for Council

Planning Commission

The Simsbury Planning Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Regular meeting of July 28, 2026 cancelled

Zoning Commission

Culture, Parks and Recreation Commission

The Simsbury Culture, Parks and Recreation Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting for Thursday, July 23, 2026. No specific agenda items were discussed or decided because the meeting did not take place. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Simsbury Town Hall Main Meeting Room.

• Meeting cancellation notice issued for July 23, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for September 24, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Simsbury Zoning Board of Appeals denied a request for a 27-foot front yard setback variance and an accessory structure variance at 24 Fox Den Road, voting 0-6. The board also approved a 22-foot side yard setback variance for an AC unit at 12 Springbrook Lane. Minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting were approved.

• Denied variance for 27-foot front yard setback reduction and accessory structure at 24 Fox Den Road (0-6)
• Approved 22-foot side yard setback variance for AC unit at 12 Springbrook Lane (6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 24, 2026 regular meeting (6-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Simsbury Public Library Board of Trustees met to review the current 2021-2026 strategic plan and analyze community survey results. The committee discussed how residents view the library as a central community gathering place and noted financial constraints on digital collections. No new policies or budgets were decided; the meeting focused on planning next steps for the upcoming strategic cycle.

• Approved May 27, 2026, special meeting minutes with an amendment noting Dan Sommer's attendance
• Reviewed 447 total survey respondents (399 online, 48 paper) and 7 listening sessions
• Discussed exploring a printed annual newsletter for all residents, subject to available funding
• Identified action items to revise existing goals and rework Goal Four to reflect affordability and partnerships

The Strategic Planning Subcommittee discussed revisions to the 2027-2031 Strategic Plan draft, incorporating community survey results and member comments. No formal decisions were made on the plan's content; the committee agreed on next steps for revising the draft. The minutes were approved unanimously, and the meeting adjourned without public comment.

• Approved minutes of June 24, 2026 special meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed Co-Chair Heymann will revise goal language and reorganize goals for next draft
• Agreed to distribute revised draft about one week before August 26, 2026 meeting

Board of Finance

Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency

The Simsbury Conservation Commission and Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency will review five separate applications for work near wetlands or watercourses. The agenda lists specific addresses for each application but does not detail the specific actions requested or the outcomes of the reviews.

• Application CC 26-12 at 30 Riverside Road
• Application CC 26-11 at 30 Riverside Road
• Application CC 26-14 at 324 Firetown Road
• Application CC 26-15 at 36 Holcomb Street
• Application CC 26-16 at 18 Birch Road

The Commission approved a map amendment to clarify the wetland boundary at 30 Riverside Road and deemed a related wetlands permit for a single-family home as non-significant. Both motions passed unanimously (7-0-0). The meeting also included discussion of a proposed car wash and native plant regulations, but no other decisions were made.

• Approved map amendment CC #26-12 for 30 Riverside Road (7-0)
• Deemed wetlands permit CC #26-11 for single-family home at 30 Riverside Road as non-significant (7-0)
• Closed public hearing for CC #26-12 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 P.M. (7-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Simsbury Public Library Board of Trustees met on July 20, 2026, to review financial reports and strategic updates. The board voted to oppose the Library's participation in a proposed Eversource grant for electric vehicle charging stations, citing concerns about losing existing parking spaces. The board also accepted an amended gift amount from the Friends of the Library and reviewed the Director's performance.

• Board voted 6-2-1 to oppose the Library's involvement in the Eversource EV charging station grant
• Board accepted an amended gift of $97,194.49 from the Friends of the Library, correcting a previous figure of $93,456
• Director's Report noted the library has roughly $100,000 in savings from personnel costs, though only $10,000 is currently available for use
• Board approved the Deputy Director job description for inclusion on the Board of Selectmen's agenda
• Library reported 30,292 visitors in June and 32,208 physical items borrowed, representing $675,000 in material value

The Simsbury Library Board of Trustees approved a motion to allow Greater Hartford Gives to display a sign continuously for two years, with one trustee opposed. The board also approved the minutes of the June 15 and June 24 meetings, with amendments and one abstention. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and updates.

• Approved Greater Hartford Gives sign display for two years (6-1)
• Approved June 15, 2026 minutes as amended (7-0-0)
• Approved June 24, 2026 minutes as amended (7-0-1)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board approved positive referrals to the Zoning Commission for a 7,275 sq. ft. car wash at 10 Dorset Crossing (4-0-1, Tarpill abstained), a 32 sq. ft. monument sign at 50 Hopmeadow Street (5-0), and a 49 sq. ft. wall sign for Bareburger at 530R Bushy Hill Road (5-0). Each referral included conditions such as conformance to specific plans and staff approval of minor changes. The board also heard an informal presentation on redevelopment of 981-987 Hopmeadow St. and recommended extending the porch roof to the entryway.

• Approved positive referral for car wash at 10 Dorset Crossing (4-0-1, Tarpill abstained)
• Approved positive referral for monument sign at 50 Hopmeadow Street (5-0)
• Approved positive referral for Bareburger wall sign at 530R Bushy Hill Road (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 6, 2026 meeting (5-0)

Zoning Commission

The Simsbury Zoning Commission will review two major applications for the Dorset Crossing property, including a zone change, master plan amendment, and a car wash site plan. The agenda also includes a sign permit request for 70 Hopmeadow Street and a preliminary plan review for 981-987 Hopmeadow Street. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• ZC 26-18: Dorset Crossing Zone Change and Master Plan Amendment
• ZC 26-19: Dorset Crossing Car Wash Master Plan Change and Site Plan
• ZC 26-20: Sign permit application for 70 Hopmeadow Street
• Preliminary plan review for 981-987 Hopmeadow Street

The Simsbury Zoning Commission approved a 32 sq. ft. monument sign at 50 Hopmeadow Street, subject to conditions including color and material changes. The commission also held a public hearing on a proposed car wash at 10 Dorset Crossing, then referred the application to the Conservation Commission and continued it to September 9, 2026. No final decision was made on the car wash application.

• Approved ZC 26-20 monument sign at 50 Hopmeadow St (6-0)
• Referred ZC 26-18 car wash application to Conservation Commission (6-0)
• Continued ZC 26-18 and ZC 26-9 to September 9, 2026 meeting (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for ZC 26-18 (6-0)
• Approved July 6, 2026 minutes (5-0-1)

Economic Development Commission

The Simsbury Economic Development Commission will hold a regular meeting to review liaison updates from local boards and committees. The agenda includes discussions on updating the Town website's 'Businesses' button and a comparative economic analysis with the Town of Branford. The body will also approve minutes from previous meetings in February, March, and May 2026.

• Discussion of Town Website 'Businesses' Button
• Municipal Economic Development Comparative Analysis: Town of Branford
• Discussion of Farmington Valley Health District Business Resource
• Approval of minutes from February 25, March 18, and May 20, 2026 meetings

Planning Commission

Police Commission