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Aug 21, 2026

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Community Pool Repairs Receive Approval

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 30, 2026

July Fourth Bartlem Park Event Finalized

The Public Gathering Permit for the July 4, 2026, Bartlem Park event was approved, with setup scheduled for 8:00 a.m. and the time capsule opening at 11:30 a.m.

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Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Community Pool Repairs Receive Approval

The commission unanimously approved $58,450.45 in invoices for the community pool’s partial roof replacement and boiler replacement work. A police department roof invoice for $930 was removed because it was included by mistake and was not a Public Building Commission project.

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Briefing

Jun 4, 2026

Bartlem Park Grant Deadline Set

Grant funds for the Bartlem Park project must be spent by December 31, 2026, not merely approved. Design work and flagpole vendor bids are still in progress, with a planned 50% payment after design completion and the balance after the project is finished.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

Public Building Commission Meeting Canceled

The April 22 meeting was canceled because the Public Building Commission did not have a quorum, so no agenda business was conducted.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

WPCA Approves Two Sewer Feasibility Reviews

The WPCA unanimously approved preliminary sewer feasibility applications for a Cornerstone Church expansion estimated at 832 gallons per day and a new 57-unit Lakeside of Cheshire apartment building estimated at 6,105 gallons per day.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

July Fourth Celebration Planning Advances

Planning for Cheshire’s July 4, 2026, event at Bartlem Park is progressing, with police attendance confirmed and a draft program covering patriotic readings, music, presentations, and morning activities. The committee also discussed traffic control, attendee guidance, signage, a time-capsule opening, and community participation.

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Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

Insurance Costs Remain Near Average

Cheshire’s town and Board of Education health plan costs were $11,553 per member annually, nearly matching the $11,559 average benchmark. The group also reviewed $704,323 in pharmacy savings and discussed plan changes, with a budget workshop scheduled for April 14.

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Briefing

Mar 30, 2026

Pool Energy Project Still Lacks Savings

The $250,000 community pool cogeneration project has not yet produced the expected monthly bill savings because the boilers are operating inconsistently. Eversource will review whether the gas supply is sufficient, and the commission said an accurate performance rate cannot be calculated until the pool is fully operational.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Study Group Examines Medical Insurance Costs

The group scheduled an April 2 meeting with the Town’s Cigna representatives to further examine medical insurance costs. Combined Town and Board of Education coverage averaged $1,501.36 per employee per month, including $530.48 for pharmacy costs.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

July Fourth Event Plans Take Shape

The committee set a 9:00 a.m. start for the July 4, 2026, Bartlem Park activities, with a 10:00 a.m. program featuring historical displays, a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the American Creed.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Pool Roof Payment Approved Amid Boiler Problems

The commission unanimously approved a $540 payment for the Cheshire pool’s partial roof replacement, while withholding payment on other invoices because the pool boiler continues to experience low-flame and gas-flow problems.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Insurance Group Seeks Claims and Program Data

The group reviewed Town and Board of Education medical insurance claims, finding that 11.4% were large claims, and requested more data on costs, cancer treatment, prevention programs, and program effectiveness.

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Briefing

Feb 13, 2026

Town Insurance Coverage Reviewed

The study group reviewed Cheshire’s property, casualty, and workers’ compensation insurance, including loss information and budget indications. The discussion noted that two new school projects could affect insurance rates.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Committee Advances 250th Anniversary Plans

The committee is developing a 250-panel graphic history project, with a full book targeted for the Strawberry Festival in 2027 and a possible initial phase for the July 4, 2026 event.

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Briefing

Jan 30, 2026

Kitchen Renovation Plans Reviewed

The subcommittee reviewed architect changes for the kitchen renovation, including wall and cabinet adjustments, and identified additional kitchen upgrades as optional work if funding allows.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Peddler and grease rules advance

The committee unanimously voted 3-0 to send proposed peddler-and-solicitor and fats, oil, and grease ordinance amendments to the Town Council for public hearings. The grease proposal would cover Class II food establishments and set a $150 registration fee every five years.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Cheshire Plans 250th Anniversary Events

The committee continued planning Cheshire’s 250th anniversary, including a July 4, 2026 celebration and a graphic history project targeting 250 panels. A $250 contribution was received from the Daughters of the American Revolution, while no grants or other funding were being pursued at this time.

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Briefing

Dec 9, 2025

Cheshire Plans July 4 Semiquincentennial Event

The committee outlined a July 4, 2026 celebration at Bartlem Park and plans to finalize the event schedule by the end of April.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Cheshire History Projects Move Forward

The committee advanced a community graphic history project after a pilot workshop, with publishing costs still being developed and grant funding to be pursued. Members also planned a Winter Wonderland display using enlarged history graphics, flags, and two connected 10-by-10-foot tents.

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Briefing

Nov 10, 2025

Window Replacement Proposal Sent to Hearing

The commission unanimously voted to send a proposal to replace three front-house windows at 107 Cornwall Avenue to a public hearing on December 1, 2025. The commission also unanimously tabled a brick chimney replacement proposal at 111 Church Drive until its December meeting because no property representative was present.

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Briefing

Oct 15, 2025

Committee Advances Medal of Honor Plaza Move

The committee unanimously approved presenting a plan to move the Medal of Honor Plaza at Bartlem Park, with an estimated cost of approximately $10,000.

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Briefing

Sep 11, 2025

Committee Plans July 4 Celebration

The committee plans to hold the July 4, 2026 Semiquincentennial celebration at the Great Lawn at Bartlem Park, beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting a few hours. Members noted that Cheshire has no Town budget to support a yearlong series of events.

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Briefing

Sep 10, 2025

Transportation Plan Goals Discussed Without Quorum

The commission lacked a quorum, so it took no formal action while discussing transportation and infrastructure goals for the Plan of Conservation and Development. Proposed goals included improving connections between trails and town facilities, addressing congestion near Route 10 and the high school, filling sidewalk gaps, and improving cell, emergency radio, and sewer service coverage.

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Briefing

Sep 8, 2025

Cannabis zoning proposal remains under review

The commission kept open a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment that would allow indoor cannabis cultivation and micro-cultivation in Cheshire’s I-1 and I-2 industrial zones by special permit. No final vote was recorded.

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