Old Saybrook Morning Brief, Oct. 21: Selectmen eye $40,000 train-station study

From Old Saybrook News

• Selectmen approve $40,000 redevelopment study Old Saybrook selectmen weighed a redevelopment study of transit-oriented sites near the train station, including the former Beard Lumber property. First Selectman Carl Fortuna tied it to $60 million in state bonding, as Selectman Jane Wisialowski asked how a private site fits town funding.Old Saybrook News
• Preserve forest plan pushed to December Old Saybrook's Conservation Commission learned the Preserve forest-management plan, delayed by a late state report, won't be ready until deep into December. The Old Saybrook Land Trust finalized a land purchase near the Bracket Club tied to the town's Sustainable CT Gold bid.Old Saybrook News
• Architectural board approves two sign permits The Old Saybrook Architectural Review Board approved signs for a new Elm Street office and a Main Street storefront, then spent much of the night sorting out a restaurant sign after members said its typeface changed without review.Old Saybrook News
• WPCA finalizes RFQ for wastewater study The Old Saybrook Water Pollution Control Authority finalized a request for qualifications seeking an environmental consultant, targeting an October 26 notice and a November 23 deadline. A longtime member said he'll resign once a sewer project wraps, naming Julie Bjorkman as a possible successor.Old Saybrook News
• Mooring panel revokes three North Cove moorings An Old Saybrook mooring commission resolved a round of Rule 11 violations, pulling three North Cove moorings while three other holders got first-offense warnings. A fourth case awaits verification after the holder said he'd been on the mooring all season.Old Saybrook News

Happening Thu, Oct 22

• 8:30 a.m.: Pension and Benefits Board Regular meets Thursday at 8:30 a.m The Pension and Benefits Board Regular Meeting meets Thursday, Oct. 22 at 8:30 a.m.Town of Old Saybrook
• Mariners Way ad hoc committee meets Thursday Old Saybrook's Mariners Way Ad Hoc Committee holds its regular meeting Thursday, October 22.Town of Old Saybrook

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 26, 6:00 p.m.: Architectural review board meets Monday evening Old Saybrook's Architectural Review Board holds its regular meeting Monday, October 26, at 6 p.m.Town of Old Saybrook
• Mon, Oct 26, 6:30 p.m.: Police commission holds regular meeting Monday The Old Saybrook Police Commission meets Monday, October 26, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Town of Old Saybrook
• Tue, Oct 27, 5:00 p.m.: Board of selectmen meets Tuesday evening Old Saybrook's Board of Selectmen holds its regular meeting Tuesday, October 27, at 5 p.m.Town of Old Saybrook
• Tue, Oct 27, 5:00 p.m.: Tree ad hoc committee meets Tuesday Old Saybrook's Tree Ad Hoc Committee meets Tuesday, October 27, at 5 p.m.Town of Old Saybrook

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