Board of Selectpersons (Regular Meeting) - 7/8/2026

The FairTV Government Board of Selectpersons held a regular meeting on July 8, 2026, with several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a one-year agreement with the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority for household hazardous waste collection services, continuing a long-standing regional partnership. The board also approved a 20-year agreement for a solar-powered electric generating system with UI, expected to generate approximately $1.44 million in revenue over the term. Additionally, the board authorized the reallocation of nearly $489,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds toward urgent bathroom renovations at Fire Station One, prioritizing improved facilities including showers and ADA compliance. The meeting also included authorization to appropriate $458,459 in opioid settlement funds for substance use disorder programs, with plans for a community needs assessment to guide spending. Updates on capital planning processes were provided, outlining a new schedule for coordinated approval of capital projects and bond resolutions. The board approved tax refunds totaling $79,446.96 and discussed procedural matters related to legal opinions and public information meetings on traffic enforcement. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were unanimously approved or carried with minimal opposition.