Waterford
Upcoming
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will consider multiple budget transfers, including a $261,744 out-of-series transfer for training, software, and blizzard cleanup, and a $162,214 contract for a fire alerting system. They will also act on police, fire, and youth services transfers and an appointment to the Economic Development Commission.
- $261,744 FY26 out-of-series transfer for training, ADP fees, software, contractual obligations, phone/fuel costs, life insurance, and blizzard overtime
- $162,214 contract to US Digital Designs for Oswegatchie Fire Alerting System
- $50,000 transfer from police to animal control budget to offset deficit
- $45,233 additional appropriation for fire employee accrued time payout
- $25,900 in-series transfer for Youth & Family Services due to incorrect revenue charging
Ethics Commission
The Ethics Commission will meet to approve a small budget line item transfer and discuss how procedural notes are stored. The meeting also includes a report on legislation and administration from the RTM subcommittee.
- Budget transfer of $30.99 from Professional Fees to account 10143-51210
- Discussion on storage of procedural notes
- Update from RTM Legislation and Administration Subcommittee
Shellfish Commission
The Shellfish Commission will approve minutes from previous meetings, review the treasurer's report and monitoring data, and discuss key operational items. New business includes collection of permit sales at Riverside Grocery, while old business covers online recreational permit sales, public outreach, and updates on commercial shellfish lease renewals. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Approval of June 2 and June 16 meeting minutes
- Treasurer's report on expenditures and revenue
- Discussion of Riverside Grocery permit sales collection
- Discussion of online recreational permit sales
- Update on commercial shellfish lease/license renewals
Last 30 days
Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee
The Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee is reviewing and approving June meeting minutes, addressing invoice payments, and discussing the status of a building permit. Key topics include a change order process deferred pending the return of Steve Smith and updates on the construction schedule.
- Review and approve June 4, 2026 meeting minutes
- Invoice payments
- Building permit discussion
- Change order process deferral pending Steve Smith's return
- Construction schedule update
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two variance requests: ZBA-26-8 at 156 Butlertown Road and ZBA-26-9 at 20 Laurel Street. Each application includes staff reports and supporting documents.
- ZBA-26-8: 156 Butlertown Road
- ZBA-26-9: 20 Laurel Street
Harbor Management Commission
The Commission reviewed a Connecticut DEEP permit for dock restoration at 54 Shore Road and found the scope consistent with the Harbor Management Plan, with no interference to harbor activities. They also discussed an upcoming meeting with Three Belles about a kayak trail and updated the status of 2026 mooring applications. The Commission agreed to work with the Town Attorney to update the Harbor Management Plan and maps over the fall/winter.
- Approved June 3, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Reviewed and found DEEP dock restoration permit at 54 Shore Road consistent with Harbor Management Plan (consensus)
- Agreed to send reminder emails to 25 mooring applicants who have not yet responded
- Agreed to work with Town Attorney to update Harbor Management Plan and maps
Conservation Commission
This notice confirms that the June 25, 2026 regular meeting is cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no public hearings or votes scheduled. The commission will resume regular business at its next meeting on July 9, 2026.
Utility Commission
The Commission will review monthly expenditures and account adjustments. Key discussions include updates to the water rate study and the interlocal water agreement with the City of New London and Veolia. The body will also review personnel needs for sewer and compliance enforcement technicians.
- Water rate study update
- Interlocal Water Agreement update with City of New London/Veolia
- Policy Manual update for Section 9000 (Bylaws)
- Personnel review for Sewer Tech 1 and Compliance Enforcement Tech
Recreation & Parks Commission
The Recreation and Parks Commission will meet to review staff and committee reports. The primary action item is a request to waive facility fees for a 1975 class reunion. The meeting also includes updates from the Board of Education and Board of Finance.
- Facility fee waiver request for Tom Thurlow Class of 1975 pavilion use
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss a zone change application at 140 Waterford Pkwy South (PL-26-11) and a site plan application at 8 Race Rock Road (PL-26-12). Both items include multiple supporting documents.
- PL-26-11: Zone change and subdivision matter at 140 Waterford Pkwy South
- PL-26-12: Site plan application at 8 Race Rock Road
The commission denied a zone change for 140 Waterford Parkway South from IP-1 to I-MF and R-40, citing traffic, utility, and planning concerns. It also approved a coastal site plan for a new home at 8 Race Rock Road and granted a 90-day extension for a subdivision at 97 Spithead Road.
- Denied zone change for 140 Waterford Parkway South from IP-1 to I-MF/R-40 (2-3)
- Approved coastal site plan PL-26-12 for new home at 8 Race Rock Road (5-0)
- Approved 90-day extension for subdivision at 97 Spithead Road (5-0)
Design Review Board
The June 23, 2026 regular meeting of the Design Review Board has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will consider appropriations for two utility infrastructure projects totaling $145,671 and award several contracts for school technology equipment. The school items include Chromebooks and desktop computers from multiple vendors totaling over $468,000, plus a $222,353 network access point and switch upgrade. All funds are for the FY27 capital budget starting July 1, 2026.
- Approve $100,000 for Cross Country Sewer Main Access project
- Approve $45,671 for Water Tank Management program
- Award $229,188 to Vivacity for Chromebooks (Equalis contract)
- Award $193,182.95 to Dell for desktop computers (NASPO contract)
- Award $46,389 to Apple Inc. for additional Chromebooks/desktops
The Board of Selectmen approved two utility commission appropriations for sewer and water projects and approved three Board of Education technology purchases totaling $464,000. A motion to table the initial Chromebook and desktop computer contract failed, and the board amended the scope to remove desktop computers from the Apple Inc. award.
- Approved $100,000 sewer main access appropriation (3-0)
- Approved $45,671 water tank management appropriation (3-0)
- Tabled initial BOE Chromebook/Desktop contract motion (failed)
- Amended Apple Inc. contract to remove desktop computers (3-0)
- Approved $46,389 Apple Inc. Chromebook contract (2-1)
- Approved $222,353 Meraki network upgrade contract (3-0)
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will review and forward several FY27 capital appropriations and technology procurement contracts to the Board of Finance. The Utility Commission seeks $100,000 for cross-country sewer access restoration and $45,671 for water tank maintenance, plus a $200,000 emergency reserve for water system repairs. The Board of Education requests approval for over $691,000 in contracts to replace school computers and upgrade network equipment.
- $100,000 appropriation for Cross Country Sewer Main Access project
- $45,671 appropriation for Water Tank Management program
- $200,000 addition to Water Distribution System Emergency Capital Reserve
- $691,188 total for school Chromebooks and desktops (Vivacity Technology, Dell, Apple)
- $111,176.50 BOE share for Meraki network equipment upgrade (Total Communications, Inc.)
Personnel Review Board
The regular meeting scheduled for June 18, 2026, is cancelled. The board will next meet on July 16, 2026.