New Pumper, Elevator Discussed at BoF
By Susan MacEachron A 30-year-old fire truck and a 40-year-old elevator motor, both in need of replacement, were the focus at the Board of Finance meeting on Nov. 18. First Assistant Fire Chief Matt Ludwig said a new pumper truck would cost approximately $1.1 million. Botelle Superintendent Kevin Case said a new elevator motor could […]
Town Officials Float a Fire District
Nonprofits could be taxed for services By Avice MeehanAs the date for a vote on Norfolk’s new firehouse came into focus, the longtime chair of the Board of Finance (BoF) floated an idea to his colleagues: create a fire district that might enable the town to broaden the tax base for supporting emergency services. Michael […]
Eye on Town Government
Finance Board Approves Mill Rate, Firehouse By Avice MeehanHuddled in a rough circle moments after the conclusion of Norfolk’s May 12 annual town meeting, the Board of Finance (BoF) voted on two major actions: adoption of a new mill rate for the tax year beginning July 1 and a resolution approving a new firehouse. The […]
Public Hearing Held on Net Town Budget of $8.24 Million
Annual town meeting set for May 12 By Avice Meehan Norfolk residents will be asked to approve a net town budget of $8.24 million for education and general government services at the annual town meeting scheduled for May 12 at Botelle Elementary School. The proposed budget—after adjustments are made for state aid and other revenues—represents […]
Finance Board Gets First Budget Look
By Avice Meehan The Board of Finance (BoF) held two meetings on March 11: the first to hear a formal presentation of the budget for Botelle Elementary School and the second for a discussion with First Selectman Matt Riiska focused on the town’s preliminary budget. Chairman Michael Sconyers indicated that no final decisions on the […]
Bridges Highlight Board of Finance Discussion
By Susan MacEachron At the Jan 14 Board of Finance (BoF) meeting, First Selectman Matt Riiska reported on the budget and the River Place financing. He noted that he also continues to follow-up with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the Smith Road temporary bridge. Riiska […]
Eye on Town Goverment
Project Money In, Project money out at board of finance By Susan MacEachron The Board of Finance (BoF) discussed the changing of the guard in the town clerk’s office at its Oct. 8 meeting and heard an update on several ongoing infrastructure projects, including the good news that the promised $500,000 grant from the Connecticut […]
Riiska updates BOF on bridge repair costs
By Susan MacEachron The Board of Finance (BoF) heard about the increased cost of replacing the River Place bridge at its meeting on Aug. 13. The bridge reconstruction that began in the spring of 2022 was halted in the fall of 2022 and has recently recommenced. The cost has increased from the original estimate of […]
Updates on town projects at board of finance
By Ruth Melville First Selectman Matt Riiska proposed two appointments at the Aug. 7 meeting of the Board of Selectman: Rebecca Easton as an alternate on the Conservation Commission, and Philip Carr-Harris as an alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Both appointments were approved by the board. In his monthly Selectman’s Report, Riiska first […]
Eye on Town Goverment
Board of Finance discusses investment options By Susan MacEachron The Board of Finance (BoF), at its meeting on July 9, approved investing most of the approximately $1.2 million which reverted to the town from the terminated defined benefit pension plan (DB), in a one-year Treasury Bill (T-bill), and a small amount in a five-month Certificate […]
