FROM THE NEWSROOM: Pomfret residents voted all in favor of each of four agenda items at a special town meeting that was held on Thursday. The meeting “had a pretty good turn-out for this time of year,” said First Selectman Maureen Nicholson, who was pleased with the outcome. The first item voted upon was the donation of ¾ of an acre of land adjacent to the Public Library from the Pomfret School. The extra property will be used to expand the librarys parking lot, which has a shortage of spaces. Nicholson also said that long-term plans to expand the library itself are possible. One item taken off the agenda prior to the meeting was a proposed land donation from the Abington Cemetery. Nicholson said that, while she was somewhat disappointed by this, as the land would have fit into the towns open space plan, the Cemetery Association may be able to come up with a better use for the land. Residents expressed a high level of support for the acceptance of a $166,000 Main Street Investment Fund grant. The funding will go towards constructing a sidewalk that is hoped to stretch from the corner of Routes 44 and 169 where the Vanilla Bean is to Grosvenor Road and Pomfret School. “Its been an issue for many, many years—not having a sidewalk up on the hill,” said Nicholson, who commented that the grant has already been awarded and just needed to be accepted by residents. The project is currently in the design phase. The Pomfret and Brooklyn Boards of Education are also applying together for another state grant, a measure which residents voted in favor of. The towns submitted the joint application in hopes of bettering their chances of receiving the grant, which will help convert the schools to a software program that is compatible with state standards. Finally, residents had some questions on the planned installation of an electric car charging station at the Town Hall. A $10,000 grant from the state has already been applied for, and Nicholson noted that the cost would “most likely (be) covered with some funds left over.” She said that the station would be beneficial to Town Hall visitors and Airline Trail hikers who own electric cars, and installing it would be a step towards the future, renewable energy, and preserving our natural resources. Residents agreed, and voted in favor of accepting the funding if it is to be granted. Tune in for the full report.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 12:21:47 +0000
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