Notes in a Nutshell: Board of Selectmen's Meeting

Referendum

The meeting was opened and Selectman Mitch Goldblatt said thank you to everyone who came out and voted on the referendum for the purchase of the Hubbell Property.

Recycling

First Selectman Jim Zeoli explained that per contract, only appropriate containers with recyclables will be accepted.  A separate garbage can is not an acceptable container for recyclables.  Containers may be purchased at public works Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 pm.  They may also be available at Walmart, Target or Home Depot.

The Phone Number for Animal Control is 203-783-3279

Other agenda items

1. To Consider and act on the request to close Great Oak Road for Block Party - Approved Unanimously
2. To Consider and act on the request for the Relay for Life to use the Fairgrounds May 18-19, 2012 - Approved Unanimously
3. To Consider and act on the request to approve the contract for Green Meadows Farm to reserve the Fairgrounds for May 22 - 24, 2012 - Approved Unanimously
4. To Consider and act on the request to authorize the First Selectman on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, to execute all documents for the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security - Approved Unanimously
5. To Consider and act on the request for tax refunds in the amount of $3,140.39 - Approved Unanimously
6. To Consider and act on the request to hang a banner over Orange Center Road for the Lobsterfest from August 1 to August 13 - Approved Unanimously

The board then went into executive session.