Town of Union, Connecticut | Established 1734

Board of Selectmen Meeting September 18, 2023
2023-09-18 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Board of Selectmen MeetingTown of Union
Office of the Selectmen
Selectmen’s Meeting Agenda
September 18, 2023
7:30 p.m.
Union Town Hall
Call to order
Persons to be heard:
Minutes
Bills
Correspondence
New business:

Request for ARPA Funding

Old Business:
Adjournment

Board of Education Meeting September 27, 2023
2023-09-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Union School, 18 Kinney Hollow Road, Union, CT, 06076, United States
Union Board of Education Meeting
Union, CT 06076
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 6:30pm
Union School Library
Agenda
1. Call To Order
2. Approval of Minutes: August 23, 2023
3. Individuals To Be Heard
4. Communications
5. Administrative Reports & Activities Summary
a. Superintendent’s/Principal’s & Staff Report
6. Committee Reports
a. Curriculum
b. Communication
c. Transportation
d. Personnel
e. Building
f. EASTCONN
7. Financial Report
a. Review of Bills
b. 2022-2023 BOE Spending Plan
c. 2023-2024 BOE Spending Plan
8. Old Business
a. None
9. New Business
a. Discussion and Possible Action on Teacher Contract (Possible Executive Session)
b. Superintendent Goals
c. Community Conversation Discussion
10. Individuals To Be Heard
11. Adjournment

Board of Selectmen Meeting October 2, 2023
2023-10-02 19:30 - 20:30
Town of Union
Office of the Selectmen
Selectmen’s Meeting Agenda
October 2, 2023
7:30 p.m.
Union Town Hall

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

Town Hall WiFi and security coverage
Veteran’s Day Observance November 10, 2023
Quotes for Reconstruction of Transfer Station Drive

Old Business:

Health Department Update

Adjournment

Trinity Employee soliciting in Union
2023-10-04 - 2023-10-11
Carson Kowalski, a Trinity Sales employee, will be soliciting in Union. Trinity is a local solar company specializing in residential financing options.
If you have questions, reach out to Trinity:
(203) 701-3724
licensing@trinitysolarsystems.com

Library Board of Directors Meeting October 4, 2023
2023-10-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Union Free Public Library, 979 Buckley Highway, Union, 06076
Union Free Public Library
Library Board of Directors Meeting
In-Person At The Union Free Public Library Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 at 7:00 PM
● Call to Order
● Secretary’s Report
● Old Business:
○ End of Summer Reading Program
○ Collection Development Policy
● New Business:
○ State Statistical Report
○ Library Website
● Treasurer’s Report:
● Adjourn

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting October 4, 2023
2023-10-04 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

October 4, 2023
7:30pm
Union Town Hall, Upper Level

Seating of Alternates

Minutes September 20, 2023

Old Business Earth Light- 617 Buckley Highway- Solar Panels

New Business Gary Cyr – 30 Bigelow Hollow Rd- Shed

Persons to be Heard

Correspondence

ZEO report

Other Business

Adjourn

NDDH Report: Widespread EEEV-Positive Mosquitoes across Northeast CT
2023-10-05 - 2023-10-11
Widespread EEEV-Positive Mosquitoes across Northeast CT
NDDH Provides Prevention Tips to Avoid Mosquito-Transmitted Illness

BROOKLYN – The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) has identified
Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV) positive mosquitoes from testing sites in eight CT municipalities including Hampton, Killingly, Thompson, and Woodstock.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV) is spread to people through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), EEEV infections can result in fever, chills, body aches, and joint pain, or neurologic disease with symptoms that may include fever, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, behavioral changes, drowsiness, and coma. In infants, neurologic disease often occurs soon after onset; in older children and adults, encephalitis may occur after several days of illness. The type of illness will depend on the age of the person and other factors.
Most people infected with EEEV do not develop symptoms. For those who develop symptoms, the time from infected mosquito bite to onset of illness (incubation period) ranges from 4 to 10 days.
While EEEV infections among humans are rare in the United States with an average of seven cases reported each year, it is still important to take steps to prevent being bitten by mosquitoes to reduce the risk of infection. There is no vaccine to prevent or medicine to treat EEEV infection. Early recognition and prompt supportive treatment can lower the risk of complications and death.
“The appearance of EEEV in mosquitoes from across the region indicates that all towns in the northeast are likely to have EEEV activity.” said Sue Starkey, Director of Health at the Northeast District Department of Health. “Everyone should take practical steps to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.”

SWAT is an easy acronym to remember to prevent mosquito bites:

Screens on doors and windows should be tight-fitting and in good repair; also use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors or in an unscreened structure and to protect small babies when outdoors.

Wear shoes, socks, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt when outdoors for long periods of time, or when mosquitoes are more active. Clothing should be light colored and made of tightly woven materials that keep mosquitoes away from the skin.

Apply EPA-approved insect repellent according to instructions when going outdoors and minimize time outdoors between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.

Toss any standing water that may be collecting on your property. Water in wading pools, bird baths, buckets, barrels, flowerpots, pet dishes, and tire swings should be changed or emptied regularly. Clogged roof gutters should be cleaned.

Connecticut Mosquito Management Program
The response to mosquito transmitted diseases in Connecticut is a collaborative inter-agency effort involving the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) the Department of Public Health (DPH), the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Pathobiology at the University of Connecticut (UCONN). These agencies are responsible for monitoring mosquito populations and the potential public health threat of mosquito-borne diseases.
The CAES maintains a network of 108 mosquito-trapping stations in 88 municipalities throughout the state. CAES begins mosquito trapping and testing in June and continues into October. Positive findings are reported to local health departments and on the CAES website.
For information on EEEV and other mosquito-borne diseases, what can be done to prevent getting bitten by mosquitoes, the latest mosquito test results, and human infections, visit the Connecticut Mosquito Management Program website.

Union School Seeking Substitutes and Bus Drivers
2023-10-05 - 2023-11-04
Substitutes and bus drivers needed at Union School.
Please contact Steve Jackopsic at sjackopsic@unionschool.net for more information.

Board of Education Meeting October 11, 2023
2023-10-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Union School, 18 Kinney Hollow Road, Union, CT, 06076, United States
Union Board of Education Meeting
Union, CT 06076
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 6:30pm
Union School Library
Agenda
1. Call To Order
2. Approval of Minutes: September 27, 2023
3. Individuals To Be Heard
4. Communications
5. Administrative Reports & Activities Summary
a. Superintendent’s/Principal’s & Staff Report
6. Committee Reports
a. Curriculum
b. Communication
c. Transportation
d. Personnel
e. Building
f. EASTCONN
7. Financial Report
a. Review of Bills
b. 2022-2023 BOE Spending Plan
c. 2023-2024 BOE Spending Plan
8. Old Business
a. Community Conversation
9. New Business
a. High School Possibilities
b. Covid Policy
c. Superintendent and Principal Contracts (Possible Executive Session)
10. Individuals To Be Heard
11. Adjournment

Board of Selectmen Meeting October 16, 2023
2023-10-16 19:30 - 20:30
Board of Selectmen MeetingTown of Union
Office of the Selectmen
Selectmen’s Meeting Agenda
October 16, 2023
7:30 p.m.
Union Town Hall

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

Town Hall Camera Security Surveillance Quote
2022-2023 Selectmen’s Annual Report
Electricity Supply Contract
Discussion of Selectmen’s Meeting 2024 Schedule

Old Business:

ARPA Funding
Health Department Update
Veterans Day

Adjournment

Board of Finance Meeting October 17, 2023
2023-10-17 19:00 - 20:00
Board of Finance Meeting
TOWN OF UNION
BOARD OF FINANCE
AGENDA
October 17, 2023
7:00 pm
Meeting Agenda:

New Business

Lee Fitzgerald- Planning and Zoning
Library Board- ARPA request

Persons to be heard
Minutes of previous meetings
Budget discussion
5 year planning

Respectfully,
Leanne Lake, Recording Secretary

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting October 18, 2023
2023-10-18 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

October 18, 2023
7:30pm
Union Town Hall, Upper Level

Seating of Alternates

Minutes October 4, 2023

Old Business Brian Sheldon- 154 Cemetery Road- Special Permit

New Business Meeting Dates 2024

Persons to be Heard

Correspondence

ZEO report

Other Business

Adjourn

Special Meeting, Communication Subcommittee Meeting October 23, 2023
2023-10-23 16:15 - 17:15 | Union School, 18 Kinney Hollow Road, Union, CT, 06076, United States
Union Board of Education
Special Meeting, Communication Subcommittee Meeting
Union, CT 06076
Monday, October 23, 2023 at 4:15pm
Union School Library
Agenda
1. Community Conversation Planning

Covid Vaccine Clinic Wednesday, October 25, 2023 *Appt Only 2-3pm; Walk-ins 3-4pm
2023-10-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Union Town Hall, 1043 Buckley Hwy, Union, CT, 06076, United States
COVID VACCINE CLINIC
WEDNESDAY, October 25, 2023
2:00 – 3:00 PM Appointments Only
3:00-4:00PM Walk-ins Allowed
Community Room, Lower Level
Town of Union
1043 Buckley Highway
Union, Connecticut
The Moderna Vaccine will be administered
The flu shot will be available while supplies last.
Appointments strongly recommended
Call the Big Y Pharmacy at (860)684-4597 or schedule online.
Click here to schedule online

Board of Education Meeting October 25, 2023
2023-10-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Union School, 18 Kinney Hollow Road, Union, CT, 06076, United States
Union Board of Education
Union, CT 06076
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 6:30pm
Union School Library
Agenda
1. Call To Order
2. CABE Presentation Workshop

Library Board of Directors Meeting November 1, 2023
2023-11-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Union Free Public Library, 979 Buckley Highway, Union, 06076
Library Board of Directors Meeting
In-Person At The Union Free Public Library Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 at 7:00 PM
● Call to Order
● Secretary’s Report
● Old Business:
○ Collection Development Policy
○ Funding For Website
● New Business:
○ 2024 Meeting Dates
○ Annual Statistics Report
○ Preliminary Budget Discussion
● Treasurer’s Report:
● Adjourn

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting November 1, 2023
2023-11-01 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

November 1, 2023
7:30 pm
Union Town Hall, Upper Level

Seating of Alternates

Minutes October 18, 2023

New Business Jim Luzak-124 Cemetery Road

Special Permit Renewal

Old Business Brian Sheldon- 154 Cemetery Road
Persons to be Heard

Correspondence

ZEO report

Other Business

Adjourn

Board of Selectmen Meeting November 6, 2023
2023-11-06 19:30 - 20:30
Board of Selectmen MeetingTown of Union
Office of the Selectmen
Selectmen’s Meeting Agenda
November 6, 2023
7:30 p.m.
Union Town Hall
Call to order
Persons to be heard:
Minutes
Bills
Correspondence
New business:

2024 Selectmen’s Meeting Schedule

Old Business:

ARPA Funding

Health Department Update

Veterans Day

Adjournment

Board of Education Meeting November 8, 2023
2023-11-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Union School, 18 Kinney Hollow Road, Union, CT, 06076, United States
Union Board of Education Meeting
Union, CT 06076
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 6:30pm
Union School Library
Agenda
1. Call To Order
2. Approval of Minutes: October 11ᵗʰ and 25ᵗʰ
3. Individuals To Be Heard
4. Communications
5. Administrative Reports & Activities Summary
a. Superintendent’s/Principal’s & Staff Report
6. Committee Reports
a. Curriculum
b. Communication
c. Transportation
d. Personnel
e. Building
f. EASTCONN
7. Financial Report
a. Review of Bills
b. 2022-2023 BOE Spending Plan
c. 2023-2024 BOE Spending Plan
8. Old Business
a. Community Conversation
9. New Business
a. 2024 BOE Draft Meeting Schedule
b. CABE presentation follow-up
10. Individuals To Be Heard
11. Adjournment

Special Thanks for upgraded Town Green Garden
2023-11-10 16:00 - 23:30
A big Thank You to Stickney Hill Flowers at 308 Stickney Hill Road
and Premier Business Enterprises at 1030 Buckley Highway
for their donations of flowers and mulch.
And special Thanks to Stan Calabrese for planting a beautiful
Town Green Historical Society Garden.

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting November 15, 2023
2023-11-15 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
November 15, 2023
7:30 pm
Union Town Hall, Upper Level

Seating of Alternates

Minutes November 1, 2023

Old Business Brian Sheldon- 154 Cemetery Road (Special Permit)

Stephen Wass- 990 Buckley Highway (Solar Panels)

New Business Ryan Forziati- 985 Buckley Highway (Septic System)

Persons to be Heard Dallas Demichael- 68 Webster Road

Correspondence

ZEO report

Other Business

Adjourn

Board of Selectmen Meeting November 20, 2023
2023-11-20 19:30 - 20:30
Board of Selectmen MeetingSelectmen’s Meeting Agenda
November 20, 2023
7:30 p.m.
Union Town Hall
Call to order
Persons to be heard:
Minutes
Bills
Correspondence
New business:

Discussion of possible withdrawal from the Northeast District Department of Health

Town employee Christmas gathering

Old Business:

ARPA Funding

Health Department Update

Veterans Day

Adjournment

Board of Finance Meeting November 21, 2023
2023-11-21 19:00 - 20:00
Board of Finance MeetingTOWN OF UNION
BOARD OF FINANCE
AGENDA
November 21, 2023
7:00 pm
Meeting Agenda:

New Business
Persons to be heard
Minutes of previous meetings
Budget discussion

ARPA funding

5 year planning

Respectfully,
Leanne Lake, Recording Secretary

November 30th, 5:30-8:00pm, Community Conversation regarding future high school options
2023-11-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Union School, 18 Kinney Hollow Road, Union, CT, 06076, United States
Save the Date!
On November 30th at ~5:30-8:00pm,
the Union BOE will be hosting a Community Conversation
centered around future high school options
at the Union School, 19 Kinney Hollow Road

Board of Selectmen Meeting December 4, 2023
2023-12-04 19:30 - 20:30
Board of Selectmen MeetingTown of Union
Office of the Selectmen
Selectmen’s Meeting Agenda
December 4, 2023
7:30 p.m.
Union Town Hall
Call to order
Persons to be heard:
Minutes
Bills
Correspondence
New business:

2024-2025 Selectmen’s Budget
Special Permit on Cemetery Road

Old Business:

ARPA Funding
Health Department Update

Adjournment

Library Board of Directors Meeting December 6, 2023
2023-12-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Union Free Public Library, 979 Buckley Highway, Union, 06076
Union Free Public Library
Library Board of Directors Meeting
In-Person At The Union Free Public Library Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 at 7:00 PM
● Call to Order
● Secretary’s Report
● Old Business:
○ Stain Glass Memorial
● New Business:
○ FY 24/25 Budget Proposal
● Treasurer’s Report:
● Adjourn

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting December 6, 2023
2023-12-06 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

December 6, 2023
7:30 pm
Union Town Hall, Upper Level

Seating of Alternates

Minutes November 15, 2023

Old Business Brian Sheldon- 154 Cemetery Road (Special Permit)

Persons to be Heard Jennifer Knobloch- Buckley Highway

Nate Kirschner- Commercial Real Estate

Correspondence

ZEO report

Other Business

Adjourn

Board of Education Meeting December 13, 2023
2023-12-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Union School, 18 Kinney Hollow Road, Union, CT, 06076, United States
Union Board of Education Meeting
Union, CT 06076
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 6:30pm
Union School Library
Agenda
1. Call To Order
2. Approval of Minutes: November 8ᵗʰ and 30ᵗʰ
3. Individuals To Be Heard
4. Communications
5. Administrative Reports & Activities Summary
a. Superintendent’s/Principal’s & Staff 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. Community Conversation
9. New Business
a. 2024-2025 BOE Spending Plan
b. PK Non-Resident Tuition
c. Reopening Plan
10. Individuals To Be Heard
11. Adjournment

Board of Selectmen Meeting December 18, 2023
2023-12-18 19:30 - 20:30
Board of Selectmen MeetingTown of Union
Office of the Selectmen
Selectmen’s Meeting Agenda
December 18, 2023
7:30 p.m.
Union Town Hall
Call to order
Persons to be heard:
Cameron James: Discussion of NECCOG’s 2024 Regional All Hazard Mitigation Plan
Minutes
Bills
Correspondence
New business:

Senior Programming discussion

Old Business:

ARPA Funding

Health Department Update

2024-2025 Selectmen’s Proposed Budget

Adjournment

Board of Finance Meeting December 19, 2023 -- CANCELLED
2023-12-19 19:00 - 20:00
Board of Finance MeetingBOARD OF FINANCE REGULAR MEETING- November 21, 2023
The meeting was called to order by Board of Finance Chair Christopher Santucci at 7:02 pm. Members present: Christopher Santucci, Scott Mangold, and Mitch Blank.
The regular meeting minutes of October 17, 2023 were reviewed. A motion was made by Scott Mangold to approve the minutes. Chris Santucci seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
The 2023-2024 budget was discussed.
The board cancelled the December 19, 2023 meeting.
A motion was made by Mitch Blank to adjourn at 7:10 pm. Scott Mangold seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
Respectfully,
Leanne Lake, Recording Secretary
