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Town Meeting won't be held in New Fairfield on proposed school bus lot location

A town meeting will not be held in New Fairfield about the proposed school bus lot and dispatch center at the former Consolidated School property.  During a Special Board of Selectmen meeting on August 25th, members vote 2 to 1 not to hold a meeting in response to a petition from residents.  The Board noted that current challenge to the approvals of school construction and related amenities is untimely. 

The New Fairfield Zoning Commission hired an outside attorney to represent them on a summons served by the Town  and the Permanent Building Committee over the Commission's denial of a site plan application for 302 Ball Pond Road. 

During the August 25th gathering, several residents spoke out about concerns with construction of a bus lot.  They signed onto the petition, seeking a vote by taxpayers.  First Selectman Pat Del Monaco says line-by-line comparisons for each option examined were previously made public. 

The Town Attorney issued an opinion that the Board of Selectmen is not required to hold a town meeting in response to the petition.  Selectman Lori Beninson though said she would be in favor of it.  

The Permanent Building Committee has made changes to the plan to make the lot more aesthetic and to hide the buses as much as possible.  The plans called for having the buses further from road, a different entrance and exit, along with additional screening.  The proposed site plan called for improvements for vehicle maneuvering areas, grading, storm drainage, utility connections, fencing and screening.  The property is zoned for educational purposes.  

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