East Haven meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Civil Service Commission certifies two promotions; several East Haven meetings cancelled

The East Haven Civil Service Commission certified two promotions and set new testing rules at its August 10 meeting, the most substantive decisions in the past two weeks. Several other boards cancelled meetings or posted only procedural agendas.

Civil Service Commission

The commission unanimously certified the promotion of Jonathan Mustachi to Battalion Chief, effective July 21, 2026, and Kyle Savo to Detective, effective August 17, 2026. It also extended the Board of Education Secretary II application deadline to August 24, 2026, and waived the Mechanic exam pending candidate qualification review. The commission established a two-year eligibility list for Police Officer C and set a Chief Examiner testing process with a passing score of 70, counting for 100% of the final score.

Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission

At its August 10 meeting, the commission approved the minutes from the June meeting (all in favor). No other formal decisions were made. The meeting included updates on the ice rink transition, a new handicap mat at the beach, fall programming registrations, and Senior Day.

Cancellations and no-meeting agendas

Several boards cancelled their August meetings: the Board of Education (August 11), the Economic Development Commission (August 13), the Arts Commission (August 18), and the Board of Finance (August 19). The Hagaman Memorial Library Board held a meeting with no agenda posted, directing readers to review minutes instead. The Zoning Board of Appeals held public hearings on August 20 with only procedural notices and no specific items listed. The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission's August 12 agenda contained no applications, hearings, or decisions.

Coming up

• **Aug 24** – Town Council Administrative Service Committee will set the agenda for the September 1 Town Council meeting at 250 Main Street. Committee members are Joseph Kikosicki, Joseph Santino, and Joseph Deko.
• **Aug 25** – Board of Education holds a policy and personnel workshop followed by a regular meeting. No specific items are listed on the agenda.
• **Aug 25** – Police Commission regular monthly meeting is cancelled.
• **Aug 26** – Economic Development Commission special meeting at 7:00 P.M.; no agenda has been published.
• **Aug 27** – Old Cemetery Board regular meeting; agenda contains only the meeting notice.
• **Sep 2** – Planning and Zoning Commission has posted a notice of public hearing; no specific topics or applications are listed.

East Haven Civil Service Commission certifies promotions; several meetings cancelled

East Haven's Civil Service Commission took the week's only substantive actions, certifying two promotions and adjusting hiring procedures. Other scheduled meetings were cancelled or held with no decisions.

Civil Service Commission

The commission met Aug. 10 and unanimously approved the following:

• Certified the promotion of Jonathan Mustachi to Battalion Chief, effective July 21, 2026.
• Certified the promotion of Kyle Savo to Detective, effective Aug. 17, 2026.
• Extended the Board of Education Secretary II application deadline to Aug. 24, 2026.
• Established a Chief Examiner testing process requiring an oral interview with a passing score of 70, which will count as 100% of the final score.
• Established a Police Officer C eligibility list valid for two years.
• Waived the Mechanic exam, requiring the Town to provide candidate qualifications for review.

All votes were unanimous.

Other meetings

Several meetings on the calendar were cancelled or produced no decisions:

• The Board of Education meeting scheduled for Aug. 11 was cancelled; no business was conducted.
• The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for Aug. 13 was cancelled; no business was conducted.
• The Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission met Aug. 10 with an agenda limited to minutes approval, correspondence, a rink/recreation update, the director's report, and public comments. No specific decisions or proposals were listed.
• The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission met Aug. 12 with only procedural items; no applications, hearings, or decisions were listed.

Coming up

• **Zoning Board of Appeals** – Public hearings on Aug. 20, 2026. The agenda lists only procedural notices with no specific items.
• **Economic Development Commission** – Special meeting Aug. 26 at 7:00 P.M. No agenda has been published; the notice directs readers to review minutes instead.
• **Old Cemetery Board** – Regular meeting Aug. 27. The agenda contains no specific items, only the meeting notice and a link to the PDF.

All meetings are open to the public. Check the town website for agendas and minutes.

East Haven Police Commission Approves Policy Updates, Social Worker Hire; Several Meetings Cancelled

The East Haven Police Commission took several unanimous actions at its July 28 meeting, including approving revised hate crime and vehicle towing policies and requesting the start of a hiring process for a licensed social worker. Several other town boards cancelled their scheduled meetings in the past two weeks.

Police Commission Actions

The Board of Police Commissioners voted unanimously to approve revised Policy 423.4 regarding hate crimes and Policy 701.7 regarding the towing of vehicles, aligning them with new state laws. The commission also approved a request for the Civil Service Commission to initiate hiring for a full-time licensed social worker. In addition, the board approved the June 30, 2026 meeting minutes and the July 2026 monthly reports, all by unanimous vote.

The commission referred requests for "No Parking" and "No Commercial Parking" signs to the Traffic & Public Safety Committee. Traffic-calming and speed reduction requests were referred to the Traffic Unit and the Traffic & Public Safety Committee.

Cancelled Meetings

Several meetings were cancelled during the past two weeks:

• The Fire Commission meeting scheduled for July 27 was cancelled due to a scheduling conflict.
• The Board of Education meeting scheduled for July 28 was cancelled, according to a notice from Chair Dr. Michele DeLucia.
• The Urban Renewal Agency meeting scheduled for July 28 was cancelled.
• The Board of Education meeting scheduled for August 11 has also been cancelled.

No decisions or discussions took place at these meetings.

Coming Up

Two meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks:

• **Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission** – August 12, 2026. The agenda contains only procedural items; no specific applications, hearings, or decisions are listed.
• **Zoning Board of Appeals** – August 20, 2026. The board will hold public hearings, though the agenda consists solely of procedural notices with no specific items listed.

Residents interested in these meetings should check the official town website for updated agendas and any changes.

East Haven Police Commission Approves Policy Revisions and Social Worker Hiring Process

The East Haven Board of Police Commissioners took action on several items during its July 28, 2026, meeting. The most consequential decisions involved unanimously approving updated policies regarding hate crimes and the towing of vehicles to align with new state laws. The commission also moved to initiate the hiring process for a full-time licensed social worker.

Police Commission

During the July 28, 2026, meeting, the Board of Police Commissioners took several unanimous actions. The board approved revised Policy 423.4 regarding Hate Crimes and revised Policy 701.7 regarding Towing of Vehicles. Both policy revisions were made to align with new state laws.

The commission also unanimously approved a request for the Civil Service Commission to initiate the hiring process for a licensed social worker.

In administrative actions, the commission unanimously approved the minutes from its June 30, 2026, meeting. The board also unanimously approved the July 2026 monthly reports.

The commission handled traffic and parking matters by referring requests for 'No Parking' and 'No Commercial Parking' signs to the Traffic & Public Safety Committee. Additionally, traffic-calming and speed reduction requests were referred to the Traffic Unit and the Traffic & Public Safety Committee.

Town Council Administrative Service Committee

The East Haven Town Council's Administrative Service Committee met on July 27, 2026. The purpose of the meeting was to determine the agenda for the Town Council meeting scheduled for August 4, 2026. Official minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so no further discussions or decisions are available in the current record.

Canceled Meetings

Several regular meetings scheduled in East Haven over the past two weeks were canceled, meaning no agenda items were discussed or decided by these bodies:

• The East Haven Arts Commission canceled its regular meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026.
• The Board of Fire Commission canceled its regular meeting scheduled for July 27, 2026, due to a scheduling conflict.
• The East Haven Board of Education canceled its regular meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026. A notice from Chair Dr. Michele DeLucia states the meeting was canceled, and no agenda items were presented.
• The East Haven Urban Renewal Agency canceled its regular meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026. No items were discussed or decided.

Coming Up

There are no upcoming meetings listed in the provided data for the next 14 days.

East Haven Economic Development Commission approves five site plans, denies convenience store at 744 Main Street

The East Haven Economic Development Commission approved five site plan applications and denied one during its July 9, 2026 meeting, covering warehouse space, motor vehicle businesses, and a restaurant expansion.

Economic Development Commission — July 9

The Commission first approved its May 14, 2026 meeting minutes. It then acted on six site plan reviews:

• **Denied:** Site plan review for Prince Convenience Store at 744 Main Street.
• **Approved with conditions:** Site plan review for Monaco's New Haven Truck and Auro Body at 480 Short Beach Road.
• **Approved:** Site plan review for Happy Day Rentals at 250 Bradley Street.
• **Approved:** Site plan review for Nationwide Sales, LLC at 519 Laurel Street.
• **Approved:** Site plan review for Javier Auto at 519 Laurel Street.
• **Approved:** Site plan review for restaurant expansion at 851 Foxon Road.

These decisions affect businesses and property uses at specific addresses across town. No vote tallies were included in the available minutes.

Housing Authority — July 13

The Housing Authority approved minutes from its April 13, 2026 meeting — all members in favor, none opposed. A motion to adjourn the July 13 meeting was made, seconded, and carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

Civil Service Commission — July 13 and July 16

The regularly scheduled July 13 Civil Service Commission meeting was cancelled. A special meeting was noticed for July 16 to consider personnel matters for the Police and Fire departments. Agenda items include:

• Police Department — consideration of a social worker position
• Police Department — consideration of a detective position
• Fire Department — Deputy Fire Marshal request for exam
• Fire Department — Training Officer new job description
• Fire Department — Firefighter D new job description
• Fire Department — Battalion Chief certified list request

Minutes from the July 16 special meeting have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission — July 13

The Commission's agenda listed approval of minutes, correspondence, a rink and recreation update, a director's report, and public comments. Minutes are not yet published, so no actions are confirmed.

Hagaman Memorial Library Board — July 16

The Board of Trustees agenda included policy review, a toy library, an HVAC grant, AV equipment, and changes to the e-rate program, along with treasurer and director reports. Minutes are not yet published.

Youth Services Commission — July 7

The scheduled July 7 meeting was cancelled.

Coming up

• **July 27 — Fire Commission:** Regular meeting cancelled due to a scheduling conflict.
• **July 28 — Board of Education:** Regular meeting cancelled, per a notice from Chair Dr. Michele DeLucia. No agenda items were presented.

Both upcoming meetings on the calendar are cancelled, so no public business is scheduled for the next two weeks based on currently posted agendas.

East Haven Police Commission approves Bradley Street no-parking signs and policy updates

The East Haven Police Commission unanimously approved the installation of no-parking signs on Bradley Street and revised two department policies at its June 30 meeting, the most consequential decisions among recent town board actions.

Police Commission actions

On June 30, the Police Commission voted unanimously on several items:

• Installation of no-parking signs on Bradley Street.
• Revised Policy 302.11, covering weapons and storage.
• Revised Policy 502.9, covering arrestee handling.

The commission also formally endorsed the Closer to Free Bicycling Fundraiser and entered executive session to discuss the pending litigation *Finnimore v. Town of East Haven*. No details on the litigation discussion were included in the minutes.

For residents, the Bradley Street no-parking signs mean new parking restrictions on that street once installation occurs. The policy revisions affect internal police department operations.

Administrative Service Committee

The Town Council Administrative Service Committee met June 29 to set the agenda for the July 7 Town Council meeting. Minutes have not yet been published, and no specific items were listed in the available summary, which described the session as a procedural meeting to organize the legislative calendar.

Youth Services Commission

The East Haven Youth Services Commission meeting scheduled for July 7 was canceled. No rescheduled date was listed.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission held a regular meeting July 9. The agenda was routine, consisting of approval of minutes from May 14, 2026, and a director's report. No specific projects, contracts, or public hearings were listed. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

Two meetings are scheduled for today, July 13:

• **Civil Service Commission** — 250 Main Street. The commission will discuss job descriptions, exam requests, and appointments for the Police, Fire, and Board of Education departments. Listed items include a Police Department Social Worker position; a Fire Department Deputy Fire Marshal exam request; Fire Department Training Officer, Firefighter D, and Battalion Chief job descriptions; and a Battalion Chief certified list request.
• **Recreation & Athletic Complex Commission** — will approve minutes, review correspondence, receive rink and recreation program updates, hear the director's report, and accept public comments.

East Haven meeting roundup: Boards wrap up June with light agendas; July 7 Youth Services meeting canceled

What happened this past week

Most East Haven boards held routine or procedural sessions in the final week of June, and no votes, dollar amounts, or formal decisions appear in the available agendas. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings below, so only the scheduled topics can be reported.

Board of Education — June 23

The Board of Education held a regular meeting combined with an end-of-year review workshop on June 23, 2026. The agenda consists only of document references and scheduled times, with no specific items or decisions listed. What, if anything, was decided will not be known until minutes are published.

Old Cemetery Board — June 25

The Old Cemetery Board meeting scheduled for June 25, 2026, was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Town Council Administrative Service Committee — June 29

The Administrative Service Committee met on June 29, 2026, to determine the items and schedule for the upcoming Town Council meeting on July 7, 2026. This was a procedural meeting to organize the legislative calendar. No specific agenda items or votes are listed.

Police Commission — June 30

The East Haven Police Commission met on June 30, 2026. The agenda listed three topics: the Chief's Report for May 2026, the Chief's Report for June 2026, and police department policy revisions. The agenda notes the commission would "discuss and potentially act" on policy revisions, but no outcomes, votes, or details are available because minutes have not yet been published.

Why this matters

For residents, the most relevant item to watch is the Police Commission's review of the Chief's monthly reports and any policy revisions, as those can affect department operations and public-facing rules. However, because only agendas are available and no minutes have been posted, there is no record yet of what was decided or whether any policy changes were adopted. The Town Council's July 7 agenda, shaped by the Administrative Service Committee, will determine what legislative items residents can weigh in on next.

Coming up

• **July 7, 2026 — Youth Services Commission:** The scheduled meeting has been canceled.

No other upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. Residents should check the town's official postings for any added or rescheduled sessions.

No Major Actions Reported at East Haven Government Meetings; Town Council to Convene July 7

No major policy actions or spending decisions were reported from East Haven’s recent government meetings, as most boards held procedural sessions, reviewed reports, or canceled their gatherings over the past two weeks. Only agendas were available for review; meeting minutes with vote tallies or final actions had not yet been published for any voting body.

Board of Education

The Board of Education met on June 23 for a regular session combined with an end-of-year review workshop. The published agenda contained only document references and scheduled times, listing no specific discussion items, votes, or decisions.

Old Cemetery Board

The Old Cemetery Board canceled its regularly scheduled meeting on June 25. No reason was provided in the public notice, and no items were discussed.

Town Council Administrative Service Committee

The Town Council’s Administrative Service Committee convened on June 29 to set the agenda and legislative calendar for the July 7 Town Council meeting. The meeting was procedural in nature, and no substantive decisions were listed for action at the committee level.

Police Commission

The Police Commission met on June 30 with an agenda that included review of the police chief’s reports for May and June 2026. Commissioners were also scheduled to discuss and potentially act on revisions to department policies. Because the meeting minutes had not been published, no specifics were available on any votes taken or changes approved.

Coming Up

The Youth Services Commission meeting originally set for July 7, 2026, has been canceled. The East Haven Town Council will meet on July 7 with an agenda crafted by the Administrative Service Committee; details of that agenda were not yet publicly listed. Residents may check the town website for the final agenda and meeting access information.