In other business, the Board reappointed Jeff Main as a New Fairfield delegate to the CLA for another two-year term. New Fairfield officials consider financial relief for struggling businesses Kendra Baker Jan. 21, 2021 Updated: Jan. 22, 2021 7:53 p.m. Her work has also been published on ConnecticutHistory.org. "It's two separate issues.". Welcome to New Canaan CT Lefkowitz said more time would have allowed officials to study the impact of flooding and erosion on the rebuild. Change finally came during the finance boards June 28 budget revision meeting, when board members found some common ground. This is "4-21-22 ZBA" by New Fairfield Video on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. New Fairfield First Selectman Pat Del Monaco speaks out against a proposal to cut $100,000 from the police overtime budget during the Board of Finances special meeting May 31, 2023. Simsbury Dems pick slate following mass departure last month - CT Insider During its May 31 special meeting to revise the 2023-24 spending plans, residents blasted the finance boards four Republican members for ignoring taxpayers. In the demolish and rebuild option, the town would spent $2 million to demolish the structure, $4 million to remove the fill and $2.5 million to build a smaller, more basic replacement. The Board of Selectmen and Board of Education can now move forward with approved budgets to manage.. The next regular Board of Selectmen meeting is Thursday, October 12 at 7:30pm. At the September 10 virtual meeting of the Board of Selectmen, First Selectman Pat Del Monaco gave a COVID-19 update. 2016 Town Tribune LLC. Danbury Zoning Commission to weigh customer conflicts at Round New Fairfield voters approve 2023-24 budgets at third referendum, How Danbury-area is filling vacant retail spaces at mall, plazas, Whitney Road developers appeal Bethels denial of 8-30g proposal, Danbury couple realize dream of owning business with Bethel salon, Brookfield GOP endorses First Selectwoman Tara Carr for 2nd term, Feds: Danbury prison nickname is Klansbury due to race conflict, failure of New Fairfields first budget referendum, blasted the finance boards four Republican members, Danbury-area must fill retail spaces vacated by Kohl's, Christmas Tree Shop and others. HGTV filming new series at historic Menands home, A Syracuse highway is coming down. This will result in $31,800 in income the first year, with 2.75% increases annually to the Town, less a fee for tower management. A second, $7.4 million project was completed in 2017, but officials now say the town was notified as early as 2016 that the foundation was being built in violation of regulations. The school budget which includes nearly $40.2 million for school operations, $6.2 million in medical contributions, $6.2 million in debt service and $155,675 in capital fund contributions reflects a 9.43 percent increase year-over-year spending increase, while the town budget reflects a 3.09 percent increase and includes $12.5 million for municipal operations, $1 million in medical contributions, $134,138 in debt service and $25,000 in capital fund contributions. The group, which has six core members from Danbury, Sherman and New Fairfield, filed the second petition Tuesday after their first was denied by the New Fairfield Board of Selectmen last. During the Board of Selectmens special meeting Monday morning, Del Monaco said the Board of Finances decision to cut $100,000 from town operations is irresponsible and makes the 2023-24 budget absolutely untenable for the town.. This is "Special Town Meeting 11 July 2023-00.12.05.859-00.17.15.912" by New Fairfield Video on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people Town of New Fairfield- Board of Selectmen - And other town boards - Special Town Meeting 11 July 2023-00.12.05.859-00.17.15.912 on Vimeo Candidate, Connecticut State Senate, District 24, 2020. Before The Bulletin, Kendra freelanced for The Redding Pilot and interned for the New Haven Independent. Here's what to know about the new application requirements, Brookfield finishes pocket park in phase three of streetscape work; 'pleasant ambiance to downtown', the school districts $45.5 million spending plan, Columnist Susan Campbell traces the grim narrative that led Kenneth Thompson to mentor children for decades. 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New Fairfield - NewsTimes - CT Insider The nearly $52.8 million school budget on Saturdays ballot passed 876-604, while the $13.7 million town budget passed 908-573, according to the New Fairfield registrar of voters. At Del Monacos recommendation, the Board of Selectmen voted last week to cut an additional $144,000 across multiple municipal departments before presenting its budget to the finance board. The June 13 town meeting which will take place at 7 p.m. in the senior center community room was set during a special Board of Selectmen meeting Monday. The Board of Finance is responsible for resetting the number for municipal medical insurance, so that number will come later in the process, Del Monaco said. Regarding noise on the lake, Ms. Del Monaco said it made more sense for DEEP to enforce and the Candlewood Lake Authority Marine Patrol should be given the authority to address infractions on the lake. Selectman Khris Hall Selectman Lori-Ann Beninson Recording Secretary Suzanne Kloos Commission Profile The Board of Selectmen is made of up a First Selectman and two Selectman. Despite Sen. Chris Murphy's recent Barbie-like surge in the news cycle, columnist JohnBreunig explains that he is not an algorithm. NEW FAIRFIELD - The Board of Selectmen addressed several items at its regular meeting on September 28. New Fairfield, CT 06812, Created By Granicus - Connecting People and Government, New Fairfield Town Hall | 4 Brush Hill Road, New Fairfield, CT 06812 | (203)312-5600 TDD (203) 312-5603. Town of New Fairfield- Board of Selectmen - And other town boards - Board of Selectmen 11 May 2023 on Vimeo In addition to countless comments from residents, rallies were held to raise awareness of proposed cuts during the budget process and there was greater-than-usual participation in the referendums. New Fairfield officials consider financial relief for - NewsTimes Parthemore, who is seeking to retire in the next few years, is looking forward to forging, smithing, and metal-working as a creative pursuit. The project will enable pedestrians to access all shopping centers in town. She noted that enforcement would be dictated by state guidelines including fines per offense. This was officially accepted by the Board. At the September 10 virtual meeting of the Board of Selectmen, First Selectman Pat Del Monaco gave a COVID-19 update. $7,000 for a Housing Opportunities Committee survey. The Board of Selectmen is made of up a First Selectman and two Selectman. For that reason, she had noted that the basketball court had been closed down. After two failed referendums, New Fairfield voters approved spending plans for 2023-24 during the town's third referendum on Saturday. New Staff to Oversee New Fairfield's Special Education Program There is a shortage of paramedics in the state and this is the result.. BOS- Minutes 02/11/16 Page 3 of 3 New Fairfield Board of Finance Set to Approve Budget With a 0.99% Tax Increase As you see in this week's Town Tribune, next year's budget, town and education together, is published for your review. Here's how, Inside new $223K-a-year contract for Newtowns top educator; superintendent gets renewal to June 2026, The Granola Bar, other CT vendors cater a birthday party for Martha Stewart, Danbury Zoning Commission to weigh customer conflicts at Round 1 sites with alcohol, security for mall application, Motorcyclist from Wilton killed in crash on Route 7 in Ridgefield, police say, Traveling to Europe from CT? Expenditure surplus for the town was roughly $625,000. There can be no more than two members from any one party in order to meet minority representation. She said that would be a little easier to enforce and that the sergeant was going to have a discussion with the officers about enforcing creating a public disturbance. The town budget passed, so while I agree that money should be added back to the Board of Ed budget, it cant come from the town budget, Del Monaco said. Its been a long and costly process to arrive at a budget acceptable to the taxpayers, but now we are ready to move our town and schools forward.. The next regular BOS meeting is scheduled for Sept. 24 at 7:30pm. New Fairfield to set second referendum date for controversial $52.3M school, $13.6M town budgets, Brookfield finishes pocket park in phase 3 of streetscape project, New CT law to give parents more choices on birthing care, Town of New Fairfield / Contributed photo, 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC, DEEP: Two people tubing rescued from the Housatonic River in Kent. Board of Selectmen | New Fairfield, CT First Selectman Susan Chapman thanked the Department of Public Works for working so hard to prepare the town for New Fairfield Days, which was held on September 16. New plans proposed for New Fairfield High School building project Per state law, the date of the referendum has to be no earlier than seven days and no later than 14 days from the date of the June 13 town meeting. New Fairfield Democrat Patricia Del Monaco will be sworn in for a third term after running unopposed for New Fairfield's highest municipal office seat. Since the start of the town's budget process, First Selectman Pat Del Monaco has stressed the pressures on the 2023-24 municipal budget, including rising utility costs, about $1 million in bonding principal and interest for school projects and a $285,000 increase in paramedic service costs. Lefkowitz also said the town has a slim margin of error $750,000 in a community that is historically over budget on projects, calling it concerning. The allocation of Board of Selectmen surplus funds approved by the Board of Finance earlier this month and finalized by town meeting vote Monday will be used as follows: $85,000 to replace a Public Works Department tractor; $19,500 for police department accreditation; $8,050 for a finance department system upgrade; and. Due to the intense pressure on the budget plan, Del Monaco said she proposed removing almost all of the remaining capital items from the budget a decision that she said was difficult to make. Selectman Kim Hanson asked if enforcement of existing laws on the books had been explored, such as breach of peace. I am pleased that the taxpayers have voted to pass the latest budget proposal, and Im grateful to everyone who came out to vote, Del Monaco said, noting the remarkable amount of public participation this budget season. When not working, he can be found playing video games or Dungeons & Dragons, reading, hiking or hanging with friends. Members - Town of Fairfield, Connecticut The Selectmen's Office is comprised of a three member Board of Selectmen, elected every two years in the odd number year. The motion passed 4-2, with Reedy, Willard and Beninson voting in favor with Marsh. Some of these may eventually get funded, and some of them have already been funded, she said. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Former Fairfield official sentenced to 18 months in fill pile Josh LaBella is a reporter with the Fairfield Citizen. The pavilion, which is rented out for events and has amenities for beachgoers, was built in violation of federal regulations. First Selectman Pat Del Monaco said she was happy with the outcome ofSaturdays referendum, during which voters approved a nearly $52.8 million school budget and $13.7 million town budget for the fiscal year that began July 1. Town of New Fairfield Board of Selectmen 4 Brush Hill Road New First Selectman Pat Del Monaco said she anticipates the second budget referendum will take place toward the end of June. It also has toxic fill placed under it and its surrounding parking lot connected to the fill pile scandal, which is separate from the FEMA concerns. Town Clerk Town Treasurer Tax Collector Board of Finance Board of Finance Alternates Board of Education Board of Assessment Appeals Planning Commission Planning Commission Alternates Zoning Commission Zoning Board of Appeals Library Directors Registrars of Voters New Fairfield Board of Selectmen Discusses Proposed Noise Ordinance, COVID-19 Update at Sept. 10 Mtg. New Fairfield is looking at a $285,000 increase in paramedic service costs next fiscal year, Del Monaco said. Only seven members of the audience voted against her nomination. NEW FAIRFIELD The proposed allocation of $141,550 in Board of Selectmen surplus money received the approval it needed during Mondays special town meeting. New Fairfield voters approve over $140K in surplus spending - NewsTimes Notably, the town will have to deal with the contaminated fill no matter what choice is made. The $13.9 million spending plan presented at the boards Feb. 9 meeting reflects a 4.87 percent or more than $645,000 increase over the towns current municipal budget. She also thanked the community for coming out and making it the success that . The Town will be paid in monthly installments. FAIRFIELD The Board of Selectmen approved $10.5 million to fix Penfield Pavilion instead of constructing a new building, as the town rushes to approve a plan before the Federal Emergency Management Agency downgrades the town's flood insurance rating. This is "Economic Development Commission Special Meeting 16 February 2023" by New Fairfield Video on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people Town of New Fairfield- Board of Selectmen - And other town boards - Economic Development Commission Special Meeting 16 February 2023 on Vimeo Inflation, school bonding, a medical fund shortfall and increased paramedic service costs are driving the proposed spending increase, First Selectman Pat Del Monaco said. Town of New Fairfield- Board of Selectmen - Vimeo PRO The office staff is comprised of one full-time secretary and one recording secretary. She graduated from Southern Connecticut State University in 2013 with a bachelors degree in journalism and a minor in psychology. The New Fairfield Board of Selectmen is considering a $13.9 million budget for 2023-24, reflecting a 4.87 percent spending increase. This story has been updated to add million in the quote about the outstanding money to remediate. The downgrade is the federal agency's way of penalizing Fairfield for not taking action sooner. Selectman Khris Hall spoke about her drafting of guidelines for the draft of the proposed noise ordinance. The Town applies for the grant annually to help fund the Emergency Management budget. The cost, she said, will be much higher than the $792,500 that the town currently pays due to a shortfall in the towns medical fund. Comments As small businesses continue to struggle due to. All rights reserved. In her draft, she said she had tried to outline the kinds of activities that the Board has received complaints about including noise on the lake, sustained animal noises, motor vehicle noise, residential and commercial lawn and garden noise between certain hours. Peter Viola was appointed to the Ball Pond Advisory Committee and Joan Archer was reappointed to the Inland Wetlands Commission. The Board of Selectmen usually meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 7:30 pm in the Community Room, Proposed Amendment to Animal Control Ordinance -Town Meeting December 8, 2022, Proposed Amendment to Tax Abatement Ordinance-Town Meeting December 8, 2022, Created By Granicus - Connecting People and Government, New Fairfield Town Hall | 4 Brush Hill Road, New Fairfield, CT 06812 | (203)312-5600 TDD (203) 312-5603. The selectmen have the authority of exercising public and essential government functions to provide for the public health and welfare of the town. On the second referendum ballot will be a $52.3 million school budget and a $13.6 million town budget, which would translate into a 6.25 percent tax increase for 2023-24. Town of New Fairfield- Board of Selectmen - Vimeo PRO The Board also discussed a potential noise ordinance, and Ms. Del Monaco noted that in the past month there has been an uptick in COVID-19 cases reported in the state, and more specifically in New Fairfield. Susan Chapman was appointed to the seat on HRRA that was vacated when Michael Gill stepped down after 14 years service. NEW FAIRFIELD With rising costs and other financial pressures, the Board of Selectmen is considering a nearly 5 percent spending increase in its proposed municipal budgetfor 2023-24. First Selectman Susan Chapman thanked the Department of Public Works for working so hard to prepare the town for New Fairfield Days, which was held on September 16. "I do hope that every elected official will take time to fully understand the issues - and vote from an informed place, not simply to support a political party position.". 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Kupchick has laid out three options for how to address the problem: keeping the building and fixing the issue, knocking the building down and constructing a new one in line with federal regulations and demolishing it and not replacing it. If the publics reaction to the finance boards recent budget revisions are any indication of how the second referendum will turn out, Hall said the town will go through the process a third time. Without any replacement facility, the third option is spending $6 million to take the venue down and remove the fill. A winner-take-all competition, Parthemore won the tournament's first place prize of $50,000, a $40,000 bonus to the show's typical prize of $10,000. But there might be money at the end of the year to fund some of the smaller projects, Del Monaco said. Fax: (203) 312-5610, Selectmen's Office Municipal Departments Town Administration. The Board of Selectmen usually meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 7:30 pm in the Community Room New Fairfield selectmen cut spending plan for 2023-24: 'significant changes to our budget', Brookfield finishes pocket park in phase 3 of streetscape project, New CT law to give parents more choices on birthing care, 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC, DEEP: Two people tubing rescued from the Housatonic River in Kent. With those costs in mind, Del Monaco said she examined funding requests from departments, comparing them to historic spending and identifying areas for posssible reductions. New Fairfield voters OK $140K in surplus spending, including a tractor, well testing and a housing survey, New CT law to give parents more choices on birthing care, Brookfield finishes pocket park in phase 3 of streetscape project, 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC, DEEP: Two people tubing rescued from the Housatonic River in Kent. By Kendra Baker New Fairfield candidates address empty storefronts The Board also discussed a potential noise ordinance, and Ms. Del Monaco noted that in the past month there has been an "uptick" in COVID-19 cases reported in the state, and more specifically in New Fairfield. After the Board of Selectmen whose next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. adopts its FY24 budget, the municipal and school spending plans will be presented to the Board of Finance for review in March. After two failed referendums, voters finally approved spending plans for fiscal year 2023-24 over the. New Fairfield proposed 5 percent budget increase driven in part by paramedic shortage, school bonds, Brookfield finishes pocket park in phase 3 of streetscape project, New CT law to give parents more choices on birthing care, 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC, DEEP: Two people tubing rescued from the Housatonic River in Kent. The new municipal. New NFHS & Consolidated Early Learning Academy Buildings Detailed Designs in Process, New Fairfield Board of Selectmen Discusses Proposed Noise Ordinance, CLA at Aug. 27 Meeting. A A A Board of Selectmen Member Listing One-click e-mail: bos@fairfieldct.org