Town of Union, Connecticut | Established 1734

Board of Finance Meeting April 2, 2024 7:00PM - CANCELLED
2024-04-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Board of Finance Meeting

Board of Education Special Meeting April 2, 2024 6:30PM
2024-04-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Union School, 18 Kinney Hollow Road, Union, CT, 06076, United States
Union Board of Education
Special Meeting
Union, CT 06076
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 6:30pm
Union School Library
Agenda

Call To Order
24-25 Spending Plan

Board of Education Meeting March 27, 2024--CANCELLED
2024-03-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Union School, 18 Kinney Hollow Road, Union, CT, 06076, United States

Board of Assessment Appeals March 22, 2024 7:30PM
2024-03-22 19:30 - 20:30
Board of Assessment AppealsTOWN OF UNION CONNECTICUT
Board of Assessment Appeals
1043 Buckley Highway, Union CT 06076
(860)684-3812
assessmentappeals@unionconnecticut.org
A G E N D A

Meeting –Friday, March 22, 2024
7:30 PM-Union Town Hall

Order of Business
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes from March 15, 2024 meeting
III. Old Business
a. None
IV. New Business
a. Review pending assessment appeals
b. Render appeal decisions or determine if more information is necessary
c. Discussion/decision re March 29, 2024 meeting cancellation
V. Adjournment
Submitted by:
David M. Heck
BOAA Chairman/Secretary

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting March 20, 2024, 7:30 pm
2024-03-20 19:30 - 20:30
Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingPlanning and Zoning and Wetlands Commission
Town of Union, Connecticut
___________________________
1043 Buckley Highway, Union, CT 06076
“This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.”

AGENDA NOTICE

March 20, 2024
7:30 pm
Union Town Hall, Upper Level

Seating of Alternates

Minutes March 6, 2024

New Business Tall Pines Development- 154 Cemetery Road- Special Permit

Gravel Operation

Persons to be Heard

Correspondence

ZEO report

Other Business

Adjourn

Board of Selectmen Meeting March 19, 2024, 7:30 pm
2024-03-19 19:30 - 20:30
Board of Selectmen MeetingTown of Union
Office of the Selectmen
Selectmen’s Meeting Agenda
March 19, 2024
7:30 p.m.
Union Town Hall

Call to order

Persons to be heard:

Minutes

Bills

Correspondence

New business:

Transfer Station notice board

CEN Fiber Internet

Public Works employee probation period

Old Business:

Town offices IT

ARPA Funding

Health Department Update

2024-2025 Budget

Adjournment

Board of Finance Meeting March 19, 2024 7:00PM
2024-03-19 19:00 - 20:00
Board of Finance MeetingTOWN OF UNION
BOARD OF FINANCE
AGENDA
March 19, 2024
7:00 pm
Meeting Agenda:

Persons to be heard

Erick Ponkala, Registrar budget request

Correspondence
Minutes of previous meetings
Budget discussion

ARPA

5 year planning

Respectfully,
Leanne Lake, Recording Secretary

Board of Assessment Appeals March 16, 2024 10:00AM
2024-03-16 10:00 - 23:00
Board of Assessment AppealsTOWN OF UNION CONNECTICUT
Board of Assessment Appeals
1043 Buckley Highway, Union CT 06076
(860)684-3812
assessmentappeals@unionconnecticut.org
A G E N D A

Meeting – Saturday, March 16, 2024
10:00 AM-Union Town Hall

Order of Business
I. Call to Order
II. Old Business
III. Review pending appeals
IV. New Business
a. Conduct site visit(s) to gather information as necessary
V. Adjournment
Submitted by:
David M. Heck
BOAA Chairman/Secretary

Board of Assessment Appeals March 15, 2024 7:30PM
2024-03-15 19:30 - 20:30
Board of Assessment AppealsTOWN OF UNION CONNECTICUT
Board of Assessment Appeals
1043 Buckley Highway, Union CT 06076
(860)684-3812
assessmentappeals@unionconnecticut.org
A G E N D A
Meeting –Friday, March 15, 2024
7:30 PM-Union Town Hall

Order of Business
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes from March 8, 2024 meeting
III. Old Business
a. None
IV. New Business
a. Conduct appeal hearings as scheduled.
b. Review information presented by appellants to determine if a decision can be rendered or if more information is necessary.
c. Render appeal decisions.
V. Adjournment
Submitted by:
David M. Heck
BOAA Chairman/Secretary

Connecticut Department of Transportation Virtual Public Information Meeting, March 13, 6:30PM
2024-03-13 18:30 - 20:30
Public Invited to Informational Meeting Regarding the Replacement of Bridge No. 00848 Carrying Route 89 over I-84 in Ashford and Union

CTDOT is holding a virtual public information meeting on March 13, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the replacement of Bridge No. 00848 carrying Route 89 over Interstate 84 on March 13, 2024, at 6:30 pm.
The virtual public information meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. The meeting will take place on Zoom, and registration is required. A question and answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation, which will be recorded. For instructions on accessing the meeting and ways to provide comments and ask questions, please visit http://portal.ct.gov/DOTUnion145-106
“The bridge, originally constructed in 1958, has reached the end of its useful design life. The project will replace the bridge with a new structure and greater vertical clearance to accommodate safe travel for all roadway users,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Francisco Fadul. “We encourage the public to attend this meeting to share their feedback with the CTDOT project team to incorporate into the design.”
Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project are not anticipated.
Construction is anticipated to begin fall 2025 based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights of way, and approval of permit(s). The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $11.5 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 816 3839 4637. Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Individuals with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Francisco Fadul at Francisco.Fadul@ct.gov or (860) 594-2078.
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.
This meeting will also be livestreamed on the CTDOT YouTube channel; no registration is required. Non-English language closed captioning will be available on Zoom and YouTube. The recording will also be posted immediately following the meeting in the list of CTDOT virtual public meetings at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive.
Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please submit comments and questions by March 27, 2024, to DOTProject0145-0106@ct.gov, 860-594-2020, or Francisco Fadul atFrancisco.Fadul@ct.gov or 860) 594-2078. Please reference State Project No. 0145-0106 in the email or voicemail.
Grayson A. Wright
Transportation Planner 2
Intergovernmental Affairs Unit
Bureau of Policy & Planning
Connecticut Department of Transportation
2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131-7546
Office: (860) 594-2154
Cell: (860) 416-5159 (6:30am-3:00pm)
Email: grayson.wright@ct.gov

Connecticut Department of Transportation Virtual Public Information Meeting, March 13, 6:30PM
2024-03-13 18:30 - 20:30
Members of the public are invited to
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
VIRTUAL PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
State Project No. 0145-0106
Replacement of Bridge No. 00848, Route 89 over Interstate 84
Towns of Union and Ashford
Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
Register: http://portal.ct.gov/DOTUnion145-106
YouTube Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@ctdotofficial/streams
The purpose of this meeting is to provide the community an opportunity to learn about the proposed project and
allow an open discussion of any views and comments concerning the proposed improvements. A Question and
Answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation.
The purpose of the project is to address the existing structural deficiencies and the substandard minimum vertical
clearance of Bridge No. 00848 with a full bridge replacement.
Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project are not anticipated.
Construction is anticipated to begin fall 2025 based on the availability of funding and approval of permits. The
estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $11,500,000. This project is anticipated to be
undertaken with 80 percent Federal funds and 20 percent State funds.
Please register for the virtual public information meeting at
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1vFYQsr3RSKQyE9QG6G8yQ . Registration is required to
participate. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to access the meeting.
Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following
the meeting. Please direct comments and questions by March 27, 2024 to: DOTProject0145-0106@ct.gov and 860
594-2020 or Francisco T. Fadul, Project Manager (860-594-2078; Francisco.Fadul@ct.gov).
ACCESSIBILITY
This meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube, and closed captioning will be available. Non-English translation
options will be available on Zoom and YouTube. The recording will also be available on CTDOT’s YouTube Virtual
Public Information Meeting playlist: https://portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive
Persons with limited internet access, use the call-in number 877-853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 816 3839 4637.
Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week
by contacting Stephanie G. Maurer, Project Engineer (860-594-3222; Stephanie.Maurer@ct.gov).
Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
Language assistance may be requested by contacting CTDOT’s Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109.
Requests should be made at least five business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no
cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.

Board of Education Meeting March 13, 2024 6:30PM
2024-03-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Union School, 18 Kinney Hollow Road, Union, CT, 06076, United States
Union Board of Education Meeting
Union, CT 06076
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 6:30pm
Union School Library
Agenda
1. Call To Order
2. Approval of Minutes: February 21, 2024
3. Individuals To Be Heard
4. Communications
5. Administrative Reports & Activities Summary
a. Superintendent’s/Principal’s Report
6. Committee Reports
a. Curriculum
b. Communication
c. Transportation
d. Personnel
e. Building
f. EASTCONN
7. Financial Report
a. Review of Bills
b. 2023-2024 BOE Spending Plan
8. Old Business
a. 2024-2025 BOE Spending Plan
b. Policy Review (3rd reading)
c. Ad Hoc Committee
d. Kindergarten Starting Age and Structure
9. New Business
a. 24-25 Calendar
b. New CDC Guidelines-Isolation Period for Covid-19
c. Increasing Educator Diversity Plan
10. Individuals To Be Heard
11. Adjournment

Special Ad Hoc Committee Meeting March 13, 2024 5:30PM
2024-03-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Union School, 18 Kinney Hollow Road, Union, CT, 06076, United States
Union Board of Education
Special Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
Union, CT 06076
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 5:30pm
Union School Library
Agenda
1. Tours/Presentations
2. Draft Agreements
3. Next Steps/Planning

Board of Finance Special Meeting March 12, 2024 7:00PM
2024-03-12 19:00 - 20:00
Board of Finance Special MeetingTOWN OF UNION
BOARD OF FINANCE
AGENDA
March 12, 2024
7:00 pm
Meeting Agenda:

New Business
Persons to be heard
Minutes of previous meetings

02/20/24

Budget discussion

24/25 Budget
ARPA funding

5 year planning

Respectfully,
Leanne Lake, Recording Secretary

Town Clerk Legal Notice Presidential Preference Primary
2024-03-12 - 2024-04-02
Legal Notice
Town of Union
Notice is hereby given that a Presidential Preference Primary of the Republican and Democratic Parties will begin with early voting on March 26, 2024, through March 2, 2024, and March 30, 2024, with the primary being held on April 2, 2024, in each town.
Notice is also hereby given that the following are the names of the candidates (including the category “Uncommitted”) which are to appear on the ballot at said primary in the manner and in the order in which such names and category are herein listed, under the office designation “Nomination for President of the United States”, together with the addresses of such candidates:
Democrats Republicans
Name and Address: Name and Address:
Marianne Williamson, Washington, D.C. Ron DeSantis, Tallahassee, FL
Dean Phillips, Excelsior, MN. Nikki Haley, Daniel Island, SC.
Cenk Uygur, Los Angeles, CA Donald J. Trump, Arlington, VA.
Joe Biden, Philadelphia, PA Ryan Binkley, McKinney, TX.
Uncommitted Uncommitted
Dated at Hartford, Connecticut, this 1st Day of March, 2024.
Stephanie Thomas
Secretary of the State
The foregoing is a copy of the notice that I have received from the Office of the Secretary of the State in accordance with Secs. 9-433 and 9-471 of the General Statutes. As provided, such primary will begin with early voting on March 26, 2024, through March 28, 2024, and March 30, 2024, and the primary will be held on April 2, 2024. The hours of voting during early voting and at said primary and the location of the polls will be as follows:
Hours of Voting:
March 26, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m.
March 27, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m,
March 28, 2024 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.
March 30, 2024 – 10:00a.m to 6:00p.m.
Primary Day – 6:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.
Location of Polling Place
Union Town Hall – Lower Level
1043 Buckley Hwy
Union CT 06076
Dated at Union, Connecticut, this 12th day of March, 2024.
Heidi Bradrick, Town Clerk Town of Union

Board of Assessment Appeals March 8, 2024 7:30PM
2024-03-08 19:30 - 20:30
Board of Assessment AppealsTOWN OF UNION CONNECTICUT
Board of Assessment Appeals
1043 Buckley Highway, Union CT 06076
(860)684-3812
assessmentappeals@unionconnecticut.org
A G E N D A
Meeting –Friday, March 8, 2024
7:30 PM-Union Town Hall
Order of Business
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes from February 23, 2024 meeting
III. Old Business
a. None
IV. New Business
a. Conduct appeal hearings as scheduled.
b. Review information presented by appellants to determine if a decision can be rendered
or if more information is necessary.
c. Render appeal decisions
V. Adjournment
Submitted by:
David M. Heck
BOAA Chairman/Secretary

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting March 6, 2024, 7:30 pm
2024-03-06 19:30 - 20:30
Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingPlanning and Zoning and Wetlands Commission
Town of Union, Connecticut
___________________________
1043 Buckley Highway, Union, CT 06076
“This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.”

AGENDA NOTICE

March 6, 2024
7:30 pm
Union Town Hall, Upper Level

Seating of Alternates

Minutes February 7, 2024

New Business Richard Joslyn- 11 Mashapaug- 36’x 22’ Barn

Cathy Taylor- 897 Buckley Highway- Garage Revision
Camper’s Inn (Signarama)- 2 Mashapaug Rd- Sign Replacements

Persons to be Heard

Correspondence

ZEO report

Other Business

Adjourn

Board of Selectmen Meeting March 5, 2024, 7:30 pm
2024-03-05 19:30 - 20:30
Board of Selectmen MeetingTown of Union
Office of the Selectmen
Selectmen’s Meeting Agenda
March 5, 2024
7:30 p.m.
Union Town Hall

Call to order
Persons to be heard:
Minutes
Bills
Correspondence
New business:

Appointments to Zoning Board of Appeals
Approval to establish Committee on Aging
Appointments to the Town of Union Committee on Aging
Increase minimum purchase amount for bid requirement
State of Connecticut Education Network Fiber Optics
Authorization for payment of PFAS foam removal at the Fire Department

Old Business:

Town offices IT
ARPA Funding
Health Department Update

Adjournment

CANCELLED - Board of Finance Meeting March 5, 2024 - CANCELLED
2024-03-05 19:00 - 20:00

High School Tours/Presentations
2024-03-05 - 2024-04-04
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High School Tours/Presentations
Dear Union School Community,
At our recent Ad Hoc Committee meeting focusing on future high school options, the committee reviewed potential future options and discussed the possibility of visiting each of the schools. As a result, the following presentations and tours have been set up for the coming weeks. These are open to any interested parents, students and community members. If you plan on attending any/all of them, please let me know via email by March 8th. Start time will be 6:00pm at the addresses below for each school.
Tuesday, March 19th, Woodstock Academy (57 Academy Rd, Woodstock)
Monday, March 25th, Tolland High School (1 Eagle Hill, Tolland)
Thursday, April 4th, EO Smith (1235 Storrs Rd, Storrs)
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mr. J.
sjackopsic@unionschool.net
860-684-3146, ext. 105
Steven J. Jackopsic
Union School District Superintendent
Union School Principal
18 Kinney Hollow Rd.
Union, CT 06076
860-684-3146 (ext. 105)

Board of Education Meeting February 28, 2024
2024-02-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Union School, 18 Kinney Hollow Road, Union, CT, 06076, United States

Board of Assessment Appeals February 23, 2024
2024-02-23 19:30 - 20:30
Board of Assessment AppealsTOWN OF UNION CONNECTICUT
Board of Assessment Appeals
1043 Buckley Highway, Union CT 06076
(860)684-3812
assessmentappeals@unionconnecticut.org
A G E N D A
Meeting –Friday, February 23, 2024
7:30 PM-Union Town Hall
Order of Business
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes from September 8, 2023 meeting
III. Old Business
a. None
IV. New Business
a. Review of submitted appeal applications
b. Set hearing dates for appeals as necessary
V. Adjournment
Submitted by:
David M. Heck
BOAA Chairman/Secretary

CANCELLED - Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting February 21, 2024 CANCELLED
2024-02-21 19:30 - 20:30
Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingWednesday’s P&Z meeting, 2/21/24, is cancelled.
See everyone in a few weeks.
Leanne

Board of Education Special Meeting February 21, 2023, 6:30pm
2024-02-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Union School, 18 Kinney Hollow Road, Union, CT, 06076, United States
Union Board of Education Special Meeting
Union, CT 06076
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 6:30pm
Union School Library
Agenda
1. Call To Order
2. Approval of Minutes: January 10 and 24, 2024
3. Individuals To Be Heard
4. Communications
5. Administrative Reports & Activities Summary
a. Superintendent’s/Principal’s Report
6. Committee Reports
a. Curriculum
b. Communication
c. Transportation
d. Personnel
e. Building
f. EASTCONN
7. Financial Report
a. Review of Bills
b. 2023-2024 BOE Spending Plan
8. Old Business
a. 2024-2025 BOE Spending Plan
b. Policy Review (2ⁿᵈ reading)
c. Ad Hoc Committee
9. New Business
a. Woodstock Academy (1-Year Extension for 24-25 School Year)
b. Kindergarten Starting Age and Structure
b. Superintendent Mid-Year Review (Possible Executive Session)
10. Individuals To Be Heard
11. Adjournment

Board of Education Ad Hoc Commitee Special Meeting February 21, 2023, 5:30pm
2024-02-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Union School, 18 Kinney Hollow Road, Union, CT, 06076, United States
Union Board of Education
Special Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
Union, CT 06076
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 5:30pm
Union School Library
Agenda
1. Future high school discussion and planning

Board of Selectmen Meeting February 20, 2024
2024-02-20 19:30 - 20:30
Board of Selectmen MeetingTown of Union
Office of the Selectmen
Selectmen’s Meeting Agenda
February 20, 2024
7:30 p.m.
Union Town Hall

Call to order
Persons to be heard:
Minutes
Bills
Correspondence
New business:

Northeast District Department of Health Memorandum of Understanding

Old Business:

Town offices IT

ARPA Funding

Health Department Update

Adjournment

Board of Finance Meeting February 20, 2024
2024-02-20 19:00 - 20:00
Board of Finance MeetingBOARD OF FINANCE
AGENDA
February 20, 2024
7:00 pm
Meeting Agenda:

New Business
Persons to be heard

Board of Education

Minutes of previous meetings

02/06/24

Budget discussion

24/25 Budget
ARPA funding

5 year planning

Respectfully,
Leanne Lake, Recording Secretary

FREE Deterra Pill Disposal Pouches at the Transfer Station Saturday, February 10, 2024 9am-12noon
2024-02-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Transfer Station, 1024 Buckley Hwy, Union, CT, 06076, United States
At the Transfer Station
February 10th
9:00am-12:00pm
Distributing free Deterra pill disposal pouches
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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting February 7, 2024, 7:30pm
2024-02-07 19:30 - 20:30
Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingPlanning and Zoning and Wetlands Commission
Town of Union, Connecticut
___________________________
1043 Buckley Highway, Union, CT 06076
“This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.”

AGENDA NOTICE
February 7, 2024
7:30 pm
Union Town Hall, Upper Level

Seating of Alternates
Minutes January 17, 2024
New Business 2024-2025 Budget requests
Persons to be Heard
Correspondence
ZEO report
Other Business

Adjourn

Library Board of Directors Meeting February 7, 2024, 7pm
2024-02-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Union Free Public Library, 979 Buckley Highway, Union, 06076
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Union Free Public Library
Library Board of Directors Meeting
In-Person At The Union Free Public Library Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 at 7:00 PM
● Call to Order
● Secretary’s Report
● Old Business:
○ FY 24/25 Budget Proposal Update
● Treasurer’s Report
● Adjourn
