Branford meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Branford Harbor Commission approves $30K consultant; ZBA grants variances

The Branford Harbor Management Commission approved a $30,000 consultant proposal to prepare a municipal Harbor Management Plan, the most significant financial decision among the town boards and commissions that met over the past two weeks. The commission voted unanimously to hire Geoffrey Steadman for the plan, and discussed applying for a SHIPP grant that would cover half the cost if matching funds are demonstrated.

Harbor Management Plan

The Harbor Management Commission approved the $30,000 consultant proposal from Geoffrey Steadman for a municipal Harbor Management Plan. All members voted in favor. The commission also approved minutes from its July 15, 2026 meeting, also unanimously. Members discussed applying for a SHIPP grant to cover $15,000 of the consultant cost.

Zoning and Land Use

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted four variances and denied one at its August 18 meeting. The board unanimously approved a lot coverage variance for a spa pool at 42 Second Ave, a garage setback variance at 296 Leetes Island Rd, accessory apartment and side yard setback variances at 73 Windmill Hill Rd, and retaining wall and deck setback variances at 192 Cherry Hill Rd Ext. It approved a deck front/rear setback variance at 1 Montgomery Pkwy by a 4-1 vote, but denied the outdoor shower enclosure variance at the same address by a 3-2 vote. The board also approved its July 21 minutes with corrections.

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a site plan application to convert general office space to a dental office at 978-1004 Main Street, with no exterior changes. It also unanimously approved a bond release for 31 Ferry Lane. The commission discussed but did not decide whether to hold the upcoming public hearing for the wholesale club application at 569 & 573 East Main St in person or hybrid.

The Town Center Revitalization Review Board unanimously recommended approval for a free-standing sign at 698 Main St and for a 9-unit addition with commercial space at 45 South Main St. The latter approval was conditioned on a board member reviewing the landscape plan.

Wetlands and Shellfish

The Inland Wetlands Commission approved construction of accessible parking and walking trails at 89 Todds Hill Rd, waiving part of the application fee due to public environmental benefit. It also upheld and modified an enforcement order for vegetation clearing at 55 Meadow Wood Rd, requiring fall planting, snag creation, and five-year monitoring. The commission released a bond for 8 Orchard Ave in the amount of $1,871.87 and moved an application for 40 Midwood Rd to a public hearing on September 10.

The Shellfish Commission approved invoices from C.W. Shellfish ($2,660) and Kelsey's Boatyard ($2,071), both unanimously. It deferred further shellfish stocking for the 2026 summer season due to low permit sales, weather closures, and budget limits. The commission also agreed to grant a free shellfishing permit discount to Branford-resident veterans and active military, using blank forms until 2027 licenses are printed.

Other Decisions

The Clean Energy Ad Hoc Committee approved its July minutes unanimously. The Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library Committee approved its July 8 minutes as amended and deferred further by-laws review. The Board of Ethics took no formal action on an advisory opinion request. The Solid Waste Management Commission approved its May 13 minutes but tabled decisions on fee changes, dock trash receptacles, and a radioactivity sensor.

Cancellations

The Water Pollution Control Authority's August 11 regular meeting was cancelled. The Representative Town Meeting's August 12 regular meeting was also cancelled. The Community Forest Commission's August 20 meeting was cancelled.

Coming up

The Board of Finance will hold a special meeting on August 24 to consider a resolution appropriating $196,000,000 for the expansion and renovation of Mary T. Murphy and Mary R. Tisko Elementary Schools, and authorizing the issuance of up to $196,000,000 in bonds and notes. The Public Building Commission meets the same day to vote on a $2,308,864.52 pay application for the BHS roof project and to authorize an RFP for BHS electrical and HVAC engineering services. The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold remote public hearings on September 3 for four special exception applications, including a business/retail office, an accessory apartment, and two oversized accessory structures. The Board of Finance's regular August 31 meeting has been cancelled.

Branford roundup: Native tree plans for Main Street, trail work, and upcoming hearings

The Community Forest Commission developed three alternative native tree planting plans for the Main Street Revitalization Project, replacing the 19 Sargent's Cherry trees originally proposed. No formal votes were taken, but the plans will be presented to First Selectman Brooks.

Community Forest Commission

At its July 27 meeting, the commission discussed the Main Street tree planting plan, which currently specifies 19 Sargent's Cherry trees. Members suggested native alternatives, including Serviceberry 'Autumn Brilliance,' and First Selectman Brooks requested three alternative plans with photos by July 31. No decisions were made.

On July 29, the commission met again and developed three alternative planting plans using native species such as Sweet Bay Magnolia 'Moonglow,' Eastern Redbud, Serviceberry 'Autumn Brilliance,' Chokecherry 'Canada Red,' American Hophornbeam, and Hawthorn 'Winter King.' Chair Susan Hally will meet with First Selectman Brooks on July 30 to present the plans. The meeting adjourned at 3:08 pm.

Parks & Open Space Authority

The Parks & Open Space Authority, meeting August 5, decided to wait until fall to re-blaze trails on Saltonstall Mountain. The commission also discussed a bridge replacement over Pisgah Brook at the Eppes property; Ainsley Highman agreed to assist researching the replacement. The boardwalk extension on the Green Tail behind Deleo Field was noted as complete. The board welcomed new member Peggy Carpenter.

Board of Selectmen (agenda preview)

The Board of Selectmen met August 5, but minutes are not yet published. The agenda included proposed settlements of pending tax appeals (discussed in executive session), a waiver of bid requirements for catch basin cleaning services with a contract award to Shaw Vac Services at $33.50 per basin and $225 per hour, and approval of beer and wine service at three town events: Focus Group (Sept 28), Drag Queen Bingo (Sept 20), and Jukebox Bingo (Oct 29). The board also considered a Garden Club scarecrow display on the Town Green from Oct 18 to Nov 3, and appointments of Peggy Carpenter and Richard Shanahan to the Parks and Open Space Authority. These items are proposals pending final approval.

Other meetings and cancellations

Several meetings were cancelled in the past two weeks: the Board of Finance (July 27), Veterans Parade Committee (July 27), Coastal Vulnerability Working Group (July 28), RTM Education Committee (Aug 3), RTM Administrative Services Committee (Aug 4), RTM Ways & Means Committee (Aug 5), and RTM Public Services Committee (Aug 6). The RTM regular meeting scheduled for August 12 is also cancelled.

Procedural meetings included the East Shore Health Department (revised 2026 schedule only), Human Services Board (routine items), and BOE committee chairs (agenda approval). The Public Building Commission met July 27 to discuss the Police Headquarters invoice of $119,936.85 and proposed change orders totaling $129,096.31, but no votes were taken.

Coming up

• **Aug 10 – Bicycle Pedestrian Ad Hoc Advisory Committee:** Discussion of the Costco proposal at East Main Street and Leets Island Road, which initially lacks sidewalks. Also updates on Safe Routes to School and a bicycle rodeo.
• **Aug 10 – Public Building Commission:** Vote to authorize an RFP for engineering services for the BHS Electrical and HVAC project, plus updates on the BHS Roof and Skylight Replacement.
• **Aug 12 – RTM special meeting:** Informational presentation on the Board of Education's Master Facilities Plan, including renovation and expansion of Tisko and Mary T. Murphy Elementary Schools. No votes scheduled.
• **Aug 12 – Planning & Zoning Commission:** Site plan for a dental office at 978-1004 Main Street and bond release for 31 Ferry Lane.
• **Aug 18 – Zoning Board of Appeals:** Public hearings on five variance requests, including lot coverage at 42 Second Avenue, garage setback at 296 Leetes Island Road, and others.

All meetings are open to the public; check town agendas for details and remote participation options.

Branford Approves Middle Housing Zoning Changes, Hospital Special Exception; ZBA Grants Six Variances

Branford's Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved zoning regulation amendments to comply with Public Act 25-1, covering middle housing and parking rules, at its July 23 meeting. The commission also granted a special exception for a hospital at 596, 612, and 616 East Main St. The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a settlement for 10 Maltby Street and granted six property variances, all by unanimous vote.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved zoning regulation amendments for middle housing and parking to comply with Public Act 25-1 (unanimous). It also approved a special exception and grading for a hospital at 596, 612, and 616 East Main St (unanimous), a Coastal Site Plan to demolish and rebuild a cottage at 37 Lanphier Cove Camp (unanimous), and a special exception modification for car wash architectural changes at 60 North Main Street (unanimous). The board waived the public hearing for the 60 North Main Street modification (unanimous). A public hearing for an accessory apartment at 73 Windmill Hill Road was continued to September 3, 2026. July 9 meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The ZBA approved settlement-related zoning materials and a stipulation for judgment regarding 10 Maltby Street (unanimous). The board granted six variances, all unanimous:

• Side yard variance for a mobile home replacement at 26 North Main St. Unit 7 (Branford Trailer Park LTD)
• Front yard setback variance for a home addition at 37 Flat Rock Road (Alfredo Cordero)
• Retaining wall setback variance at 23 Marshall Road (Christopher & Michaela Jensen)
• Side yard setback and floor area variances for an accessory dwelling unit at 20 Homestead Place (Nicholas Randall)
• Side yard setback variance for a pool at 39 Harding Avenue (Dennis Pantini)
• Side setback variance for a garage addition at 60 Harding Avenue (Gabriella Kasperzyk)

Inland Wetlands Commission

The commission modified a Cease and Correct order (CC-26.07.01) for contaminated stormwater discharge at 329/349-355 East Main St (unanimous). The applicant must meet with staff by July 31 to review permit violations or face permit suspension or revocation. The commission approved July 9 meeting minutes (6-1-0). Applications IW-26-25 (17 Dorr St) and IW-26-29 (89 Todds Hill Rd) were continued to August 13, 2026. Application IW-26-28 (71 Hilltop Dr) was tabled. A show cause hearing for 17 Dorr St was continued to August 13. A site walk for CC-25.11.01 (23-33 School Ground Rd) was rescheduled to July 28.

A July 21 site walk at 23-33 School Ground Rd and 40 Midwood Rd was cancelled due to inclement weather.

Clean Energy Ad Hoc Committee

The committee approved June meeting minutes (unanimous) and agreed that donations for the Miyawaki forest project shall go to John Prins's non-profit. Members scheduled a Clean Energy Symposium for October 3 from 1:30–3:00 and appointed John Prins to represent the committee at PACE/NICER monthly meetings. The committee approved use of a mailing list including all town commissions, with NESE paying half the cost.

Fair Rent Commission

The commission was scheduled July 20 to approve minutes from May 18 and June 15 and to consider its decision on Complaint #26-15, Bailey v. School Ground Park LLC. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published.

Cancelled Meetings

Several meetings were cancelled: Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter Commission (July 21), Board of Finance (July 27), Veterans Parade Committee (July 27), and Coastal Vulnerability Ad Hoc Working Group (July 28). No items were discussed or decided.

Coming Up

• **Aug. 5 — RTM (special, Zoom):** Open roll-call vote to fill the vacant 7th District seat after Kevin Healy's resignation. Republican candidate Kevin Reiss is listed. The term expires November 15, 2027.
• **Aug. 4 — Human Services Board:** Regular meeting covering minutes, revenue, clinical services, social services, and the director's report.
• **Aug. 5 — BOE Committee Chairs (virtual, 5:00 PM):** Procedural meeting to approve minutes and discuss upcoming agendas, including a BOE Retreat Part II.
• Cancelled upcoming meetings: RTM Education Committee (Aug. 3), RTM Administrative Services Committee (Aug. 4), and RTM Public Services Committee (Aug. 6).

Branford RTM approves budget transfers and earlier meeting time; P&Z clears Main Street retail and Orchard Hill apartment

The Representative Town Meeting approved two budget transfers totaling $17,600 and moved its regular meeting start time to 7:30 PM at its July 8 session, while the Planning & Zoning Commission approved a retail change of use on Main Street and an accessory apartment on Orchard Hill Road at its July 9 meeting.

RTM: Budget transfers, meeting time change, flood sensors referred

The RTM approved an amendment to Rule D.8.4 changing its regular meeting start time from 8:00 PM to 7:30 PM, passing 21-0. The body also approved a $9,600 transfer from Contingency to Human Resources Wages and Payroll, and an $8,000 transfer from Consulting to Overtime in the Tax Department. Both transfers passed unanimously.

A funding request of $19,240 for a Roadway Flood Sensor System was referred to the Ways and Means committee rather than acted on at this meeting.

Planning & Zoning: Main Street retail and accessory apartment approved

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a change of use to "Limited Retail" at 1032-1064 Main Street, unanimous and with conditions. The commission also approved an accessory apartment at 42 Orchard Hill Road with affordability conditions, again unanimously, and waived the A-2 Survey requirement for that property.

A request for zoning regulation amendments — including ZAMD #26-1 to comply with Public Act 25-1 on middle housing and parking — was continued to the next meeting. Bond releases for 31 Ferry Lane, 48 Cedar Street, and 245 East Main Street were postponed.

Inland Wetlands: Cease-and-correct order upheld for East Main Street discharge

The Inland Wetlands Commission upheld and amended a cease-and-correct order for contaminated stormwater discharge at 329/349-355 East Main St, voting unanimously. The hearing on that case was continued to July 23.

The commission also continued show cause hearings for enforcement cases at 23-33 School Ground Rd, 55 Meadow Wood Rd, and 17 Dorr St to late July or August. A site walk for DEEP test pits at 40 Midwood Rd was scheduled for July 21. Agent approvals were granted for projects at 15 Pine Wood Rd, 38 Acorn Rd, and 32 Woodside Dr. Minutes from May 28 and June 11 were adopted with abstentions.

Meetings cancelled

Several meetings were cancelled in the past two weeks. The RTM Education Committee (July 6), Human Services Board (July 7), RTM Administrative Services Committee (July 7), regular RTM meeting (July 8), and Solid Waste Management Commission (July 8) were all cancelled with no business conducted. The Branford Bicycle Pedestrian Ad Hoc Advisory Committee (July 13) and Shellfish Commission (July 14) were cancelled due to lack of a quorum. The Branford Housing Authority meeting on July 16 was cancelled; the agenda contained only procedural items.

Coming up

• **July 20 — Fair Rent Commission**, 5:00 PM, Joe Trapasso Community House, 46 Church Street. The commission will consider and approve its decision on Complaint #26-15, Bailey v. School Ground Park LLC.
• **July 20 — Clean Energy Ad Hoc Committee**. Updates on the Miyawaki forest, HeatSmart, Thermal Energy Network, and the October 3 Clean Energy Symposium.
• **July 21 — Zoning Board of Appeals**. Public hearings on six variance requests, including an additional dwelling unit at 20 Homestead Place and a pool at 39 Harding Avenue. The board will also review settlement materials related to litigation at 10 Maltby Street.
• **July 21 — Inland Wetlands Commission**. Special meeting site walk at 23-33 School Ground Rd and 40 Midwood Rd to view site conditions for pending matters.
• **July 23 — Planning & Zoning Commission**. Public hearing on a special exception for an accessory apartment at 73 Windmill Hill Road.

Branford Approves Flood Sensor Pilot, Budget Transfers; RTM Moves Meeting Time Earlier

Branford's Board of Finance approved a $19,240 pilot flood sensor system and two budget transfers in late June, while the Representative Town Meeting moved its regular meeting start time to 7:30 PM and forwarded the flood sensor funding to its Ways and Means committee for further review.

Board of Finance: Flood Sensors and Transfers

On June 29, the Board of Finance unanimously approved an appropriation of $19,240 from the Coastal Resiliency Fund for a Phase 1 pilot installation of a Branford Roadway Flooding Sensor system. The board also approved two budget transfers, both unanimous: $9,600 from contingency to HR wages and accrued payroll, and $8,000 from consulting to overtime for the Tax Collector. The board heard a presentation on the Board of Education Master Facilities Plan but took no action on it. May 18 minutes were approved unanimously.

RTM: Meeting Time Change and Budget Transfers

The RTM met July 8 and approved an amendment to RTM Rule D.8.4 changing the regular meeting start time from 8:00 PM to 7:30 PM, passing 21-0. The body also unanimously approved the same two budget transfers the Board of Finance had advanced: $9,600 from Contingency to HR Wages and Payroll, and $8,000 from Consulting to Overtime for the Tax Department. The RTM referred the $19,240 Roadway Flood Sensor System funding request to its Ways and Means committee rather than acting on it directly.

Planning & Zoning: Retail and Accessory Apartment Approved

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a special meeting July 9 and approved two applications with conditions: a change of use to Limited Retail at 1032-1064 Main Street (PZ# 26-20) and an accessory apartment at 42 Orchard Hill Road (PZ# 26-31). The commission also had public hearings scheduled on proposed zoning regulation amendments to comply with Public Act 25-1 on middle housing and parking, and on special exception requests for an automotive repair facility at 16 East Industrial Road and an accessory apartment at 42 Orchard Hill Road. Minutes from these hearings have not yet been published.

Board of Selectmen: Contracts and Tax Settlements on Agenda

The Board of Selectmen met July 1 with an agenda including proposed settlements of pending tax appeals following an executive session, a refund of motor vehicle late fees due to an administrative error, and several contract awards. The agenda listed a pavement patch contract to William M. Laydon Construction, Branford High School electrical projects to McMellon Electric using the town of Greenwich pricing, and a $128,390 pump contract for the Damascus Road pump station. The board also considered a permit for the Nepal Festival and Nepal Day Parade on the Town Green on July 18, 2026. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Other Meetings: Cancellations and Reviews

Several meetings were cancelled in the past two weeks: the Fair Rent Commission (June 29), Open Space Commission (July 1), RTM Public Services Committee (July 2), RTM Education Committee (July 6), Human Services Board (July 7), RTM Administrative Services Committee (July 7), regular RTM meeting (July 8, separate from the meeting that did convene), and Solid Waste Management Commission (July 8).

The Board of Education had items scheduled for July 8 including review of educational specifications for an elementary school construction project and a grievance hearing for a complaint filed by the Branford Education Association on July 6, 2026. The Economic Development Commission was set to review a demolition application for a structure at 37 Lanphier Cove Camp. The Inland Wetlands Commission scheduled show cause hearings for alleged violations including contaminated stormwater discharge at 329/349-355 East Main St and unauthorized vegetation removal at multiple addresses. Minutes for these meetings have not yet been published.

Coming Up

• **July 13 — Fair Rent Commission**: Hearing on Complaint Number 26-15, Bailey v. School Ground Park LLC.
• **July 15 — Harbor Management Commission**: Discussion of consultant solicitation proposals and SHIPP grant progress.
• **July 21 — Zoning Board of Appeals**: Public hearings on six variance applications, including an additional dwelling unit at 20 Homestead Place and a pool at 39 Harding Avenue, plus a settlement review for 10 Maltby Street.
• **July 23 — Planning & Zoning Commission**: Public hearing on a special exception for an accessory apartment at 73 Windmill Hill Road.

Branford Board of Finance approves flood sensor pilot; P&Z greenlights coastal homes and subdivision

The Branford Board of Finance unanimously approved a $19,240 appropriation for a pilot roadway flooding sensor system on June 29, drawing the funds from the town's Coastal Resiliency Fund. The same meeting produced two unanimous budget transfers: $9,600 from contingency to HR wages and accrued payroll, and $8,000 from consulting to overtime for the Tax Collector. All four votes, including approval of the May 18 minutes, were unanimous.

Planning & Zoning: Coastal homes, subdivision approved; hospital continued

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a special meeting June 23 and unanimously approved several land use applications. Three coastal site plans for new single-family homes — at 14 Forest Street, 279 Linden Avenue, and 3 Waverly Park Road — each passed unanimously. The commission also unanimously approved a two-lot subdivision at 850 West Main Street and a special exception for grading tied to a retail building at the same address.

Several higher-profile applications were continued to the commission's July 9 meeting, including a special exception for an 80-bed hospital at 596, 612, and 616 East Main Street, a "Limited Retail" proposal at 1032–1064 Main Street, and a retail store request at 16 Business Park Drive. Two zoning map amendments were approved: one adding uses at 17–29 South Main Street and another for electric car chargers at 22 Leetes Island Road.

Board of Education: Facilities study, substitute contract, Superintendent vote on agenda

The Board of Education met June 24 across multiple agenda items. The board was set to vote on the Superintendent's contract, a transportation contract, and a one-year extension of substitute staffing through Kelly Services valued at approximately $1.25 million for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The district plans to put substitute services out for competitive bid next fall.

The board also reviewed a feasibility study for improvements to three elementary schools — MRT, MTM, and Sliney — with a deadline of October 1, 2026 for priority state grant applications. A separate report on the high school's cogeneration plant recommended Option 3, a boiler/chiller modernization with an emergency generator at $1.1 million, though no board action was required on that item. A communications workshop focused on district messaging was also held.

Board of Selectmen: Tax settlements, contracts, and Nepal Festival on July 1 agenda

The Board of Selectmen met July 1 to consider settlements of pending tax appeals following an executive session, plus a refund of motor vehicle late fees tied to an address-record error. The board was scheduled to waive bids for pavement patch services, awarding the contract to William M. Laydon Construction, and waive bids for Branford High School electrical projects, awarding that contract to McMellon Electric using the Town of Greenwich's pricing. A $128,390 pump contract for the Damascus Road pump station was also on the agenda. The board was asked to approve a permit for the Nepal Festival and Nepal Day Parade on the Town Green on July 18, 2026.

Coastal Vulnerability Working Group reviews flood tools

The Coastal Vulnerability Ad Hoc Working Group met June 23 to review technical tools, including the Sentient Things Flood Alert System and CT DOT approvals, MyCoast App surveillance locations, and a Nuisance Flooding Tide Wall pilot project with DEEP. The group is also coordinating on new zoning regulation tools and a strategic plan for coastal retreat, along with Branford marshland resilience research updates.

Meetings cancelled

Several meetings were cancelled over the past two weeks: the Public Building Commission (June 22), Board of Fire Commissioners (June 25), Inland Wetlands Commission (June 25), Fair Rent Commission (June 29), Open Space Commission (July 1), and RTM Public Services Committee (July 2). No action was taken at any of these.

Coming up

• **July 8 — Board of Education:** Review of educational specifications for an elementary school construction project.
• **July 8 — RTM:** Votes scheduled on the $19,240 flood sensor appropriation, the $9,600 HR budget transfer, an $8,000 Tax Department transfer, and a proposed rule change moving regular meeting start time from 8:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
• **July 9 — Planning & Zoning Commission:** Public hearings on zoning amendment ZAMD #26-1 to comply with state Public Act 25-1 on middle housing and parking, plus special exception requests for an automotive repair facility at 16 East Industrial Road and an accessory apartment at 42 Orchard Hill Road.
• **July 15 — Harbor Management Commission:** Discussion of consultant solicitation proposals and SHIPP grant progress.

Branford Board of Finance Unanimously Approves $19,240 for Pilot Flood Sensor System

The Branford Board of Finance voted unanimously on June 29 to appropriate $19,240 from the Coastal Resiliency Fund for a Phase 1 pilot of roadway flood sensors. The allocation now heads to the Representative Town Meeting for final approval. In other town action, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved several coastal home rebuilds and a subdivision, while a string of board and commission meetings were canceled as summer schedules took hold.

Board of Finance Funds Flood Sensors, Budget Transfers

The Board of Finance approved the $19,240 flood sensor appropriation on a unanimous vote. The board also approved two budget transfers: $9,600 from contingency to human resources wages and accrued payroll, and $8,000 from consulting to overtime for the tax collector. Both transfers passed unanimously. The board heard a presentation on the Board of Education’s Master Facilities Plan but took no formal action.

Planning & Zoning Approves Coastal Rebuilds, Continues Hospital Application

At a June 23 special meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved coastal site plans for new single-family homes at 14 Forest Street, 279 Linden Avenue, and 3 Waverly Park Road. The commission also approved a two-lot subdivision at 850 West Main Street and a grading exception for a retail building at the same address, all by unanimous votes. However, the commission continued three applications to its July 9 meeting: an 80-bed hospital proposed for 596, 612, and 616 East Main Street; a limited retail use at 1032-1064 Main Street; and a retail store at 16 Business Park Drive.

Other Town Actions

Several boards and commissions canceled regular meetings during the last two weeks, including the Public Building Commission (June 22), the Board of Fire Commissioners (June 25), the Inland Wetlands Commission (June 25), the Fair Rent Commission (June 29), the Open Space Commission (July 1), and the RTM Public Services Committee (July 2).

The Coastal Vulnerability Ad Hoc Working Group met on June 23 to discuss technical tools for flood monitoring and coastal resilience, but no formal votes were taken. The Board of Selectmen on July 1 had an agenda that included tax appeal settlements and contracts for pavement patches and high school electrical work; minutes were not available at press time.

Coming Up

The Representative Town Meeting meets on July 8, when it will consider the $19,240 flood sensor appropriation, along with two budget transfers and a proposal to move regular meeting start times from 8:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

The Planning and Zoning Commission holds public hearings on July 9 for a proposed zoning amendment to comply with state law on middle housing and parking (ZAMD #26-1) and two special exceptions: an automotive repair facility at 16 East Industrial Road and an accessory apartment at 42 Orchard Hill Road.

The Board of Education will discuss educational specifications for an elementary school construction project on July 8.

The Harbor Management Commission on July 15 will review consultant proposals and a SHIPP grant.

Cancellations: The RTM Education Committee (July 6), Human Services Board (July 7), and RTM Administrative Services Committee (July 7) have all canceled their meetings.