Planning board updates: two Route 5 site‑plan applications expected; Herrtronics ordered panic‑button equipment

Councilor Todd Platten provided committee reports from the planning board and other departments. He said the Beldeen property will submit shortly to the planning board and described two anticipated site‑plan applications to be filed in January 2026: (1) Route 5 at the "Y" by Byrne Dairy — the old garage proposing a car-detail shop, which Platten flagged as a potential brownfield site, and (2) a Route 5 parcel east of Kennedy's proposed to be leveled and sold for development.

Platten also reported that assessors were experiencing issues entering permits and that he will discuss the matter with Howard and Harold. On water matters Platten said Robinson will continue work to prepare for a new water pump; Platten mentioned a proposed revision for cold‑weather work but recommended turning the revision down because a delay in weather was not submitted. Building & Grounds reported Herrtronics has ordered panic‑button equipment to update service; no ETA was recorded. Separately, Joe Patrick is preparing a 2026 senior schedule.