Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Barbara Whittaker’s organization
Oct 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Town of Newtown Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting
The board heard and approved a variance application for a garage setback modification. The board also conducted a detailed deliberation on multiple violations related to a property, specifically concerning agritourism activities, animal housing, manure storage, pig farm classification, and home occupation size limits. The board upheld most violations but granted an extension until June 30, 2027, for the homeowner to rectify housing and storage issues, and determined that the property was not operating as a pig farm.
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Town of Newtown Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board discussed updates to the Traffic Calming Guide and approved holding a public hearing regarding traffic calming measures for Swamp Road. The Board reviewed a Safe Streets 4 All funding request and discussed traffic calming options near the flagpole. The Chief provided an update on staffing, speeding complaint resolutions, gun buyback initiatives, and data regarding the use of license plate readers. The Board adopted new model policies concerning Automatic License Plate Readers and police responses to domestic violence. Additionally, the Board established the 2027 meeting schedule and conducted an executive session for promotional interviews, ultimately approving the promotion of an officer to the rank of Sergeant.
Oct 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting
The board addressed public concerns regarding potential senior property-tax relief and objections from the Newtown Community Center Commission regarding recent capital improvement plan changes. Key administrative updates included discussions on the town's response to a recent storm, compensation models for school bus stop arm citation hearing officers, the formation of a school building committee, and financial reporting recognition. The meeting focused heavily on the 2028-2037 Capital Improvement Plan, involving debate over the funding of community center repairs through special revenue funds versus bonding, and resulted in the plan's approval. Other actions included planning for the sale of 3 Main Street, the appointment of a member to the Fairfield Hills Authority, and the approval of tax refunds.
Oct 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Economic Development Commission Minutes Special Meeting
The meeting included discussions and actions related to various town matters. A motion was made to accept the minutes of a previous vacancy meeting. There was a presentation of the 2036 Capital Improvement Plan. The Edmond Town Hall window replacement project was removed from the CIP. A resolution was read and amended to allow 45 days for appointing members. Appointments were made to the Advisory Board and Design Advisory Board. A budget transfer from the registrar of voters to the town clerk was discussed, with concerns raised about the timing of the transfer. Discussions also covered updates to the eligibility criteria and scope of veterans' tax exemptions, and town policies aligning with new provisions to appropriately honor veterans. Revaluation was another key topic.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
