During the manager’s report staff updated the board on multiple operational items.

Main Street waterline and tank: The contractor completed seasonal work and will return next spring to finish paving, paint the water tank, backfill and complete site restoration around the Cheney Farm area. Staff said engineers will be on site for oversight and named Jim Russo, utility superintendent, as the primary contact for the project.

Norwich land transfer: Staff reported a potential land transfer from Norwich and said they found a 50‑foot easement granted to Northfield Electric across part of the parcel. An historic National Guard shooting‑range location on the parcel was noted; an engineering feasibility/remediation investigation located residual ammunition and oil but judged the contamination not significant today, with a recommendation that future use be limited to recreation/open space and to exclude roughly five acres around the former range.

Police staffing and Level‑3 coverage: The manager said two Level‑3 certified, part‑time officers (one named Vosberg and another named Logan) will be available on an on‑call basis to assist the current sergeant with case work. Board members discussed whether the current officer could attend a certification academy (estimates ranged from about 16–17 weeks) but noted coverage challenges; members asked staff to explore academy timing and other coverage options.

Smart meters and 310 Water Street: Staff said smart‑meter outreach will begin in December with a March launch targeted for meter rollout. Project work at 310 Water Street is nearly complete; demolition and concrete removal are in the contract and the site will be graded and seeded as green space after removal.

No formal decisions were announced for these items other than ongoing oversight and requests for follow‑up contact information and reports.