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Bozrah selectmen reappoint commissions, record routine updates and adjourn
Summary
At a special April 21 meeting, the Bozrah Board of Selectmen approved multiple commission reappointments and heard First Selectman updates on local projects; routine motions passed and the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
The Bozrah Board of Selectmen met in special session Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Bozrah Town Hall and approved a slate of commission reappointments, received routine monthly reports and heard First Selectman updates on local projects.
The board voted to reappoint Scott Barber and Selectman William (Bill) Ballinger to the Utilities Commission for terms from May 1, 2026, to May 1, 2029; the motion carried with two votes in favor and one abstention. The board also reappointed members and an alternate to the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission — Charlene Lathrop, Scott Taylor, Steve Brunetti, Charles Mandel and Matthew Quigley (alternate) — by unanimous vote.
Other appointments approved unanimously included an Eastern Regional Tourism representative listed in the agenda as Miria Morgan (term beginning March 21, 2026); a later motion references the same appointment using the surname "Toth," an inconsistency recorded in the minutes. The board reappointed Joseph Cirrito III as the CMEEC Rate Representative with the stated intention to seek a replacement due to concerns about attendance. Maples Farm Park Commission appointments — Deborah Santee (regular), Brandon Lathrop (alternate) and Diana Santo (alternate) — were also approved.
First Selectman Glenn Pianka provided several brief updates: the Wetlands Enforcement Official is retiring June 26, 2026; a replacement will not be able to attend meetings as the prior official did; a septic plan and site plan have been completed for the Fitchville Annex at 194 Fitchville Road; Brush Hill Road paving and Village District sidewalk matters were noted; the Cemetery Commission's land acquisition is undergoing title search; and planning for America 250 and the Memorial Day parade is pending fire department commitments.
Votes at a glance: - Approve minutes (March 17, 2026): unanimous (motion carried). - Approve minutes (special meeting): unanimous (motion carried). - Reappoint Scott Barber and William Ballinger to Utilities Commission (05/01/26—05/01/29): 2 yes, 1 abstain (motion carried). - Reappoint Inland Wetlands and Watercourses members and alternate (terms as noted on agenda): unanimous (motions carried). - Appoint Eastern Regional Tourism representative (agenda lists Miria Morgan; motion references Miria Toth): unanimous (motion carried; transcript surname inconsistent). - Reappoint Joseph Cirrito III as CMEEC Rate Representative (term 04/30/26—04/30/29), with intention to find replacement: unanimous (motion carried). - Maples Farm Park Commission appointments (terms as on agenda): unanimous (motions carried). - Adjournment at 8:05 p.m.: unanimous (motion carried).
The meeting included limited public comment: Doug Colter, the town Building Official, commented earlier in the meeting on his performance and later thanked the board. The board adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
