BET Budget Committee, June 16, 2026

The BET Budget Committee meeting for Greenwich Community Television held on June 16, 2026, focused on several procurement and budget-related items. Key discussions included a $240,000 transfer for Nathaniel Witherell covering supplies, materials, and insurance, with detailed budget justifications and a unanimous 4-0 vote for approval. The committee also approved a $110,000 appropriation for an audio-visual support technician position at Greenwich Library, funded by the Peterson Foundation at no cost to the town. Additionally, the committee addressed capital carry forwards, including a $325,000 carry forward for the Greenwich Point Facility Improvement project and a $2 million carry forward related to the Greenwich Harbor dredging project, with updates on project status and funding challenges. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to the Round Hill Volunteer Fire Department's building project, discussing budget increases, fundraising status, contractor issues, and the need for town oversight and competitive bidding, with a forthcoming condition to be presented to the full BET. The committee also approved the use of a $28,286.32 Connecticut DEP Waste Reduction Grant for environmental initiatives and discussed the financial and operational status of the Transportation Association of Greenwich (TAG), highlighting funding challenges and contract renewals. The meeting concluded with routine approvals and procedural updates.