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HEADLINES
Governor Lamont announces
compromise for a new Housing Bill
- in advance of Special Session, November 12-13
Board of Selectmen –
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Approved tipping fee increases effective Jan 1, 2026.
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Appointed seven members to the Pear Tree Point Building committee.
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Zagrodzky:” Outside the schools, this is the largest town project and certainly the largest parks project in quite some time.”
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Sewer Commission discusses three changes to proposed Sump Pump ordinance.
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Four more stolen motor vehicles (all unlocked with keys inside).
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Meetings
Governor Lamont and 20 State and local officials of both parties hold a News Conference to announce a compromise on a new Housing bill.
Video of News Conference from CT-N
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Details being released. Parking requirements and FairShare concerns have been addressed.
Lamont wants to take underutilized property into housing.
“Where do you want that housing to go? Are you going to zone accordingly? What else do you need? We want to be your partner,’”
Board of Selectmen Meeting – November 3, 2025.
10:22 New Business – Tipping Fees.
Public hearing held. There was no public comment.
DPW Director Ed Gentile presents proposal to raise Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) fee from $118 → $125 per ton.
Zagrodzky questions 14-fold rise in hauler tonnage since 2019 (248 → 3,682 tons):
• Gentile thinks “we are probably taking garbage from nearby towns… there’s really no other place for haulers to go.”
Gentile reminds residents:
• Recycle aggressively — it still saves money.
• Food scraps are heavy: removing them reduces costs.
Motion to approve new tipping fees effective Jan 1, 2026 — approved unanimously.
31:41 Pear Tree Point Building Committee – Charter Amendment & Appointments.
Appointed members –
• Marcy Minnick (BOS)
• Millyn Gaaserud (Board of Finance)
• Terry Bock (Parks & Rec)
• Sandy Savage (RTM Parks & Rec)
• Marty Masterson (Darien Boat Club)
• Peter Doering (citizen)
• Robert Lyons (citizen, nearby resident)
Zagrodzky: “Outside the schools, this is the largest town project and certainly the largest parks project in quite some time.”
Sewer Commission – Nov. 4, 2025.
01:43:09 — RTM Feedback on Sump Pump Ordinance.
Chair reports RTM was “not ready to vote.”
Notes general support but requests for clarification on three issues –
Entry into homes: language implying inspectors could enter without consent will be revised — “only with permission from the property owner.”
Cut-off authority: paragraph 9, suggesting power to disconnect sewer laterals, will be deleted.
Financial Hardship Assistance –
Discussion on how to help residents with limited means afford sump-pump disconnection.
01:57:00 — RTM Outreach
Plan for Ed Gentile and chair to meet with RTM subcommittees for detailed Q&A.
Police Blotter November 6, 2025.
• 6 domestic disturbance incidents.
• 3 domestic violence cases.
• 8 identity theft incidents.
• 4 stolen motor vehicles (all unlocked with keys inside).
• 27 motor vehicle accidents (5 with injuries, no pedestrian or cyclist).
• 9 accidents on private property.
• 208 traffic stops.
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