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Residents raise safety concerns about Pillo property and ask about gas-rate changes during public forum
Summary
During public forum residents reported an unsecured door and cleanup progress at the Pillo property and raised questions about a reported 40% gas-rate increase; town staff said they will research tax liens and utility contract terms and follow up.
Two residents used the meeting’s public forum to raise local concerns and ask for follow-up.
A resident reported that while many junk cars at the Pillo property have been removed, an open door on the building still allows easy access for people and animals; the resident asked whether the town could place a lien on the property to secure back taxes if the property is sold. Staff said they had not spoken to the tax collector that day and would investigate legal options and the status of any existing liens.
A second resident made several remarks, including a personal comment about a local builder, and then raised an issue about energy pricing: he said he had heard Eversource wants a roughly 40% increase in natural-gas prices and asked whether any long-term contract included price guarantees. Board members responded that they were unaware of any such contract provisions and agreed to do research and bring information back to the board.
The public forum closed without immediate resolution on either issue; board members committed to follow up with the tax collector and to research any utility contract history or pricing changes.
