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At a glance: Simsbury selectmen votes, Jan. 12, 2026
Summary
The board approved moving specified items to the consent agenda (including a $10,000 donation), scheduled a public hearing on proposed town tax code amendments (chapter 141) for Jan. 26, adopted a proclamation recognizing the nation’s 250th anniversary, approved commission appointments (with some abstentions), and scheduled two executive sessions.
The Board of Selectmen took several procedural votes at its Jan. 12 meeting.
Consent agenda: The board voted to move selectman action items and appointments/resignations to the consent agenda, noting a $10,000 donation from Garrity Asphalt to social services.
Public hearing scheduled (tax code - “horses”): The board voted to set a public hearing on proposed amendments to Town Code Chapter 141 (taxation), effective Jan. 12, with the hearing scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Proclamation: The board voted to issue a proclamation recognizing the United States’ 250th anniversary and Simsbury’s participation in local commemorative activities; the proclamation was adopted by voice vote.
Appointments: The board moved and approved appointments to the zoning and planning commissions (Alan Bradford, Pete Harrison, Don Colantonio as alternates) and appointed members to the Hometown Heroes selection committee. A selectman noted a potential conflict of interest for one nominee and asked staff to verify with the town attorney; one or more members abstained from the vote and the chair said staff would follow up.
Executive sessions and minutes: The board approved the Dec. 15 minutes and voted to enter two executive sessions under CGS 1‑200(b) for pending litigation (Simsbury Commons vs. Town of Simsbury) and a personnel matter; the motion specified attendees and the chair confirmed participants.
What happened next: The board recessed for five minutes and then continued with further agenda items and presentations.
Provenance: Motions and votes described above were taken between SEG 1561–1586 (consent), SEG 2083–2126 (tax code public hearing), SEG 3246–3251 (proclamation), SEG 3282–3342 (appointments), and SEG 3401–3436 (executive sessions).
