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Finance Director Amber (last name not provided) explained the request: $4,000 to outfit a newly hired certified officer with clothing and equipment (including a ballistic vest); $10,000 to increase the maintenance‑of‑vehicles line to pay four outstanding invoices and address a disabling transmission on a Tahoe; and $1,000 to replenish supplies and medical equipment for patrol cruisers after a state‑mandated update exhausted that line.

Selectmen moved and seconded the transfer, which was described in detail in the action request. The motion passed unanimously. Staff noted the transfers are covered within the police department’s overall budget and will ensure the new officer can start fully equipped and that vehicles remain in service.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Winchester Town Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting - May 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Board of Selectmen approved a $15,000 transfer within the police budget to buy uniforms and ballistic equipment for a newly hired certified officer ($4,000), raise the vehicle maintenance line to $10,000 to cover four outstanding bills and a transmission repair, and restore supplies and materials by $1,000.","taxTitle","Winchester Town, Litchfield County, Connecticut","taxId",80535,"location","Connecticut","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6142980,"Eversource work on Main Street to run 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; town warns of lane closures and no‑parking signs",507,730000,1237000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5540411-c2b83d086f6a3848ab73872a6ed2dc17&start=730&end=1237","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5540411-c2b83d086f6a3848ab73872a6ed2dc17/thumbnail_730000.jpg","/articles/6142980/Connecticut/Eversource-work-on-Main-Street-to-run-8-am4-pm-town-warns-of-lane-closures-and-noparking-signs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6142980-404193b41d7e2d2255c347367672dd7b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771045747&Signature=IElRR~R21LNzpntVcPZ6hKQxUHOaEL4PgrADCdUVKvaE7kkKd3UK9BG9UGpqMIcBBmHacsRgVyhSves9sYgfPWDci1lRHc6QAHmtkPwzp0iKtqYdv~rVTVl4dycKBgwhO-XaBHK0vau-6T4JOBM9ggwVsgyaKhkDVowb9EEN7Q1WO6IVnE9QeYbu16lIf7G2nR5WpQyv5yVL1-xZGn86iNB3PZNRzeqgv3siHHaQ-OkKPJIEYI7TwphpT3wf8WP0402nLx49bZ3kbkY8-ZoIhGnU7B25fYgUDfUm-bK6ANlRKxTTohXThBa2P9I~s5oQgTIxcR6OaUCItcyreV6bvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town officials told the Board of Selectmen that Eversource’s upcoming work on Main Street will generally run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and may require temporary lane closures and no‑parking zones while crews access the median.

Town Manager (name not specified) said the contractor will start test work immediately and hopes the main project will start the Tuesday after Memorial Day. “They have to be off the road at 04:00,” the town manager said. When work requires access to the median, crews will temporarily close two lanes and divert traffic onto the opposing side; parking restrictions will be posted the night before and signs will note the no‑parking enforcement window (6 a.m.–4 p.m.).

Staff explained that while only about an 80‑foot section of pavement may be excavated at a time, equipment and staging will require a 150‑foot working zone; crews will complete one section before moving to the next. The town will post updates on its website and social media and will forward email addresses to Eversource for direct project updates to residents who sign up.

Selectmen asked about night work; the town manager said Connecticut DOT denied a request to permit overnight operations because local businesses would lose evening parking. The town manager also said DOT foremen will monitor Eversource’s work daily and that extended hours past 4 p.m. would be allowed only for emergencies if DOT approves.

The town urged residents and downtown businesses to monitor posted signs and encouraged anyone who wants direct Eversource emails to contact the town manager’s office to be added to the update list.","Town Manager said Eversource is expected to begin road work the week after Memorial Day, with work occurring 8 a.m.–4 p.m., possible temporary closures of two lanes and no‑parking restrictions. Residents are invited to sign up for Eversource updates via the town.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6142985,"Winchester approves mutual-aid agreement with Torrington for road‑work policing",687,3133000,3820000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5540411-c2b83d086f6a3848ab73872a6ed2dc17&start=3133&end=3820","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5540411-c2b83d086f6a3848ab73872a6ed2dc17/thumbnail_3133000.jpg","/articles/6142985/Connecticut/Winchester-approves-mutual-aid-agreement-with-Torrington-for-roadwork-policing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6142985-84ec42121d423fe3d6296af01781ceb9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771045747&Signature=PSaFMMmg7QohwYoCN57cpPd~MlWvRXCBROvt9KYW26jUu3fQ4-GxSkLKcXeLhtlyM7dqag68xDoDOSVK0xOB5H17VpSsdoOeCcFbngSjlNHuRpxCMohHkno~c1mXpI3-9Y0Y-M1~-Hfv8RKYn2TS9X3bouqmEJf5xMLvX8kwg2BJX9YpxcgECC~qQygHyBx0sElw3IDpt8NpeAbl0bIrxaI5TV7uvQUWcXp0P8lsl-0TZ1xqWZH-0uvdqE92BilfMn1iQLft9cMnNAx-BdApyzR-H~mZhOtk5gNO77ghNrR4sv9-FiGod8nEvA7bLx3yd1ny3QPCqcoFnFlHKLHyjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to authorize a mutual-aid police assistance agreement with the city of Torrington that would let Torrington officers fill unstaffed road‑work traffic details in Winchester, such as those created by the upcoming Eversource project.

Town Manager (name not specified) told the board that Connecticut General Statute 7‑2277a authorizes municipalities to enter mutual‑aid arrangements for tasks like roadside construction or traffic posts and that the agreement is limited to road jobs: “This is solely meant for, if we needed to, Torrington officers to come here and be on our main street or any other road job that may kick off over the summer as well. Our officers will still be responding. Our Winchester PD will still be responding to those 911 calls.”

The town manager said the agreement is intended to prioritize Winchester officers for overtime assignments; if a shift remains unfilled it could be offered to Torrington. He also said the agreement was reviewed by the town attorney and by Torrington; the town attorney advised board approval is required under the statute.

Board members raised questions about the police union’s role. Selectman Candy Perez said the board could condition approval on union acceptance; the motion approved included a caveat that the town proceed if the local police union does not object. Town staff said the union membership had been briefed and that officers present expressed support because it would help keep local officers on local jobs rather than shifting entirely to state police coverage.

The board voted unanimously to authorize the town to enter the agreement and the town manager said he would notify the board after signing or if the union takes further action.","The Board of Selectmen unanimously authorized a mutual-aid agreement with the city of Torrington to allow Torrington officers to staff unfilled road‑work details (such as Eversource traffic control). Approval was conditioned on union review; the agreement is limited to road/traffic assignments under Conn. Gen. Stat. 7‑2277a.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6142990,"Winchester selectmen approve application for $250,000 sewer planning grant",412,1753000,2165000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5540411-c2b83d086f6a3848ab73872a6ed2dc17&start=1753&end=2165","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5540411-c2b83d086f6a3848ab73872a6ed2dc17/thumbnail_1753000.jpg","/articles/6142990/Connecticut/Winchester-selectmen-approve-application-for-250000-sewer-planning-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6142990-f669b2f04f634b0bdf140cc1bef9e09f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771045747&Signature=TxUOwwgk8Ji7TQjY8KjPcRqZfvEcGRiIrW0VwHJFZX6MRgd9cnpPUUtPB4KQvdAPIu87CrfhOdyvIwquKQS5B4HAeU9EXvE4GksZQOdSBbGfZmsU3J5rXlMSiDx8y62Bmdggrd4VMagzCpGunlBJHO7ehZ633I-GmPjVvr1sUktRhMnrW2pqU~H-yQOYOWEnKYI0Sn6tjwnDbSSmwDzHZjQpHSCncXCPvMjQozib25BSCLYlURP0J1CHus2G-6YSzhhH3NKUjlXu6CBoXuTjIAqQHl5U6bwnV9agoO0PM58oiUmSTmKcdpgcD71jgDcpbdSWgX~KG~egVdrSOHgEwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Selectmen on Monday voted unanimously to authorize Winchester to apply for a $250,000 planning grant through the state’s SIF program to pay an engineering firm to evaluate and produce stamped plans for upgrades to the town wastewater treatment plant.

Town Manager (name not specified) told the board that the planning funds would pay an engineer to inspect the plant, “look at all of our machinery in the plant, come back with a plan of exactly what upgrades we need, have it stamped by an engineer,” and that the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) can reimburse 55% of costs for projects that follow from the plan.

The resolution before the board enables Winchester to submit a SIF (Small Investment Fund/SIF 2030 round 7) planning application of $250,000 for what staff called the “rescue plan” — a rehabilitation and evaluation study of critical wastewater plant components. The town manager said there is no required local match to file for the $250,000 planning grant. Selectmen also authorized a certified resolution directing the town to apply for the planning funds.

Board members and staff framed the planning grant as a necessary first step: the stamped engineering plans are intended to make the town competitive for future construction funding, including DEEP reimbursements and other state grant or bonding opportunities. Town Manager noted the SIF round is competitive and limited to 55 distressed communities statewide; he described the planning grant as a lever to unlock larger project funding later.

The board approved the resolution and authorized the mayor to sign the accompanying letter of support; the motions passed unanimously.

The town also discussed related sanitary-sewer follow-ups during public comment, including a suggestion to TV (camera) and evaluate sewer lines and to consider hooded catch basins for stormwater entering Highland Lake. Those items were presented as next-step suggestions rather than actions tied to the SIF application.

The board’s approval allows staff to submit the planning grant application and pursue the stamped engineering study that DEEP reimbursement rules require.","The Board of Selectmen unanimously authorized the town to apply for a $250,000 state planning grant to fund an engineering study of the wastewater treatment plant, a first step toward seeking larger construction funding with a 55% DEEP reimbursement.","actionData","errors"]

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