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Board Approves Tax Appeal Settlement

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Board Approves New Ambulance Lease

The Board authorized the town manager to execute a five-year lease for a new ambulance for the Simsbury Volunteer Ambulance Association, subject to final review by the Town Attorney. The lease will run until five years after the ambulance enters service or reaches 175,000 miles, whichever comes first.

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Briefing

Jul 1, 2026

Board Approves America 250 Parade Permit

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a public gathering permit for the America 250 Parade on July 11, 2026, in downtown Simsbury. The event’s insurance certificate had been received, and the board discussed trash-can needs and spacing food trucks to prevent confusing lines.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Board Caps Clubhouse Heater Funding at $10,000

The Board of Selectmen approved a supplemental appropriation of up to $10,000 for a new hot-water heating system at the Simsbury Farms Golf Clubhouse and recommended it to the Board of Finance, replacing an originally proposed $33,154.17 amount.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Charter Revision Question Approved for Ballot

The Board approved preparing a referendum question on proposed Charter revisions for the ballot, with a proposed effective date of December 7, 2026. It also approved the 2026 Neighborhood Assistance Act application for Sunshine Wheels and authorized its submission by July 1, 2026.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Board Funds Highway Truck, Continues Dial-a-Ride

The Board unanimously approved a $63,100 supplemental appropriation request for a one-ton Highway Department truck with a plow and sander, recommending it to the Board of Finance. It also unanimously authorized the Town Manager to execute a negotiated Dial-a-Ride contract with Martell Transportation, LLC.

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Briefing

Apr 30, 2026

Residents Will Vote on Proposed Town Budget

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved FY 2026-27 budget and capital referendum questions and set the automatic referendum for May 16, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The approved package includes $91,543,244 for education and non-public school budgets, $30,121,926 for the Board of Selectmen budget, and $17,978,194 for capital, capital non-recurring, and debt service budgets.

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Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

Selectmen Keep Proposed 2.15% Tax Increase

The Board of Selectmen unanimously agreed that the Board of Finance should retain the adopted budget’s 2.15% mill rate increase and keep $1 million in health insurance reserves rather than raise taxes further.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Charter amendments headed to November vote

The Board of Selectmen voted 4-2 to reject removing the EDC from the Charter, approved the other proposed Charter amendments, and scheduled the proposals for the November 3, 2026, general election. The town will notify the public about the proposed Charter changes within 30 days.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Town Pursues Role in Nod Road Solar Review

The Board of Selectmen unanimously authorized staff and the Town Attorney to seek party or intervener status in the Nod Road solar siting case. The board also approved a third-party wetlands and engineering review for the 200 Hopmeadow Street application, capped at $17,475 and paid by the applicant.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Board advances three federal funding requests

The Board unanimously authorized requests for federal funding, ranked in this order: Eno Memorial Hall upgrades, WPCA flood protection improvements, and Memorial Park bath house and splash pad redevelopment.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Simsbury Approves $88,896.96 in Tax Refunds

The Board approved $88,896.96 in tax refunds and authorized the Town Manager to execute them. The Board also approved recommendations for changes to the 2025 Charter Revision Commission Draft Report, subject to final review.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Board approves 2026-27 operating budget

The Board of Selectmen approved a $30,628,420 2026-27 operating budget, with a projected 2.15% tax increase after changes to expenses and revenues. It also approved $200,000 from reserves for an SVAA capital project, subject to an arrangement protecting the town’s assets, and advanced a $9.54 million capital improvement program.

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Briefing

Feb 28, 2026

Budget Review Continued

The Board of Selectmen did not finish reviewing the budget and decided to continue the discussion at the following Monday meeting. Remaining subjects included the Town Manager’s general budget, boards and commissions, probate, funds, benefits, and department budgets.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Board approves Simsbury Farms restaurant lease

The Board unanimously authorized the Town Manager to execute a modified lease for the Simsbury Farms Golf Course restaurant after financial due diligence and discussion of operating terms. The public hearing on proposed charter revisions was continued to March 2, 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Charter Revisions Head to Public Hearing

The Board reviewed the 2025 Charter Revision Commission’s draft report and scheduled a public hearing for February 23, with the hearing period expected to close by March 6. The recommended FY 2026/27 budget reflects 0.9% grand-list growth, about $500,000 less in projected investment income, and higher health insurance costs; the Board of Education budget increase was presented as 2.77%.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Police budget proposal presented

The Police Commission presented its FY 2026/27 budget proposal, which would increase the police budget by 3.6% and support 42 sworn officers. The minutes do not record a vote approving the proposal.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Board Approves Tax Appeal Settlement

The Board unanimously approved a settlement agreement for pending tax appeals involving real estate at 498 and 530 Bushy Hill Road and authorized the Town Attorney to execute it. The Board also approved $6,017.45 in tax overpayment refunds and scheduled a January 26 public hearing on proposed tax-code amendments concerning horses and ponies.

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