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6/11/2026 BOA Full Board Regular Meeting

Published: Jun 11, 2026

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Zoning And Land UseResidential

City Board Debates Purchase of 276 Levenworth Road Property Amidst Zoning Concerns

The board discussed the purchase of the 276 Levenworth Road property. Mayor Larretti expressed strong support for the city acquiring the property, citing its consistency with the city's long-standing philosophy of acquiring open space and preserving agricultural areas in the White Hills. He critiqued the Planning and Zoning Commission's prior denial of a zone change for the property, emphasizing the risks of private development and the importance of the city retaining control. Dan Beardsley expressed interest in purchasing two acres of the property, including the house and outbuildings, to restore and integrate into his family's farm and orchard operations, while offering to lease the back three acres if the city acquires the whole parcel. Mark Connelly raised concerns about procedural issues in the Planning and Zoning Commission's handling of the referral for this property. The discussion highlighted the property's potential for agricultural use, fruit trees, and greenhouses, and its proximity to existing city-owned open space and a land trust parcel.

Hiring & ProcurementInstitutional

Shelton Approves Boiler Replacement for Education Offices

The Board of Aldermen approved the appropriation of funds for the boiler replacement at the Board of Education administrative offices. The amount for the replacement of two boilers was not explicitly stated in the text but the motion was made and seconded. Funding will come from bonding pursuant to Section 7.6 of the City Charter. The existing boiler is approximately 36-37 years old.

Public SafetyInfrastructure

Resident Urges Action on Speeding on Levenworth Road

Tom Harbinson raised concerns about speeding on Route 110, specifically Levenworth Road, citing a recent accident and his personal experience as a first responder to four accidents at the intersection of Route 110 and Walnut Tree Hill Road this year. He suggested the town could implement traffic cameras, possibly through a study by the Chief of Police, to address the issue and generate revenue, acknowledging potential privacy concerns with Flock cameras. He also mentioned that such infractions are owner-based, not operator-based.

Transparency And GovernanceOther

Resident Cites Procedural Irregularities in Planning and Zoning Decision

Mark Connelly highlighted several procedural concerns regarding the Planning and Zoning Commission's handling of the referral for 276 Levenworth Road. These included the timing of the agenda posting (less than 24 hours in advance of the meeting), the denial vote occurring after the meeting had progressed for over an hour and a half, the requirement for a supermajority (3/4 vote) for denial which he believes was not met, and the lack of specific findings or recommendations for denial. He also noted a minor violation regarding audio difficulties on Zoom that should have halted the meeting.

OtherInfrastructure

Shelton Approves Funding for Playground Equipment Installation

The Board of Aldermen approved the replacement of two voltage spinners at Pinebrook Park and Nike Site playgrounds. The appropriation of $25,516 will cover the purchase and installation of this playground equipment. Funding will come from bonding pursuant to Section 7.6 of the City Charter. It was clarified that a voltage spinner is a piece of playground equipment.

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