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SALISBURY — The Planning and Zoning Commission’s public hearing on the proposed Dresser Woods affordable housing development continued Monday, March 18 and was continued again to Monday, April 1.
On April 1 the commission will consider only two items — increasing the number of parking spaces and decreasing the outside lighting.
The plan for Dresser Woods, named for Jim Dresser, who donated the land to the SHC, will have 20 rental units in nine buildings at the site at 37 Railroad St. in Salisbury village.
There are six one-bedroom units, 10 two-bedroom units, and four three bedroom units. Three are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant.
During the hearing, the applicant (Salisbury Housing Committee) addressed several questions that came up during the first round.
The SHC’s Jocelyn Ayer agreed to extend wildlife exclusion and privacy fencing.
Ayer said that adding full basements would be too expensive and would require more intrusive site work.
There was considerable discussion, from commissioners and from the public, about lighting and its effect on the immediate neighborhood, and about adding more parking. One neighbor said that the existing plan’s 31 parking spaces, averaging 1.5 per unit (which is in excess of the town’s regulations that call for one space per unit), will not allow for two-car families and visitors
The 20-foot high light poles came in for criticism as being too tall.
In the end, the commission agreed to continue the hearing to consider just the parking and the lighting. P&Z chair Michael Klemens polled the commissioners, asking if they had enough information (excluding parking and lighting) to proceed. They did.
The hearing will continue Monday, April 1, 6:45 p.m. on Zoom.
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Bound together
Mar 27, 2024
Patrick L. Sullivan
Lilly Rand Barnett led a book binding workshop at the Scoville Memorial Library Saturday, March 23. At the time of this photo, the group was working on pamphlet stitching. Barnett teaches art at Sharon Center School, and trained in book binding at the Center for Book Arts in New York City.
Speed, spirit and splinters
Mar 27, 2024
Patrick L. Sullivan
FALLS VILLAGE — It was Pinewood Derby time at Housatonic Valley Regional High School Saturday, March 23, as Scouts of all ages raced their five-ounce cars on a long track in the gym.
Daniel Moran, age 14, handled the release of the cars at the top of the track.
There was a new category this year: Classic Cars, open to entries from the last 100 years. In practical terms, this meant entries from the last 20 years or so.
Racers competed in 13 categories. Below are the winners with average speed (To determine the speed, software factors how long it takes each car to travel the 40-foot track and calculates an average in miles-per-hour).
Lion Scout Winner
Nicholas D. (224.24 MPH)
Tiger Scout Winner
Alex M. (225.72 MPH)
Wolf Scout Winner
Gavin T. (245.05 MPH)
Bear Scout Winner
Davier V. (197.24 MPH)
Webelo Scout Winner
Myles S. (204.11 MPH)
Boy Scout Winner
Bentley K. (226.99 MPH)
Scout Leader Winner
Tanya P. (231.19 MPH)
Parent Class Winner
Josh B. (205.53 MPH)
Business Class Winner
CAM Automotive (232.08 MPH)
Youth Class Winner
Caleb P. (231.65 MPH)
Cub Scout King of the Hill
Gavin T. (230.55 MPH)
Non-Cub Scout King of the Hill
CAM Automotive (232.41 MPH)
First Ever Cub Scout Classic Winner
Daniel M. (233.34 MPH)
Patrick L. Sullivan
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Police Blotter: Troop B
Mar 27, 2024
The following information was provided by the Connecticut State Police at Troop B. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Sharon disorderly conduct
On Monday, March 18, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Troop B responded to a Sharon Valley Road address in Sharon for the report of a male and female screaming on a 911 call. Subsequent to an investigation, Chad Peterson, 36, of Sharon, was taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct. Peterson was transported to Troop B headquarters. A cash/bond was set at $25,000.
Driver hits utility pole
On Wednesday, March 20, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Keely Reed, 40, of Canaan, was traveling southbound on West Cornwall Road in Sharon in a 2012 Ford Escape and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle veered off the roadway and struck a utility pole. Reed was transported to Sharon Hospital for injuries. The Escape was towed from the scene. Reed was issued a written warning for failure to drive in the proper lane.
One-car crash in Norfolk
On Saturday, March 23, at approximately 6:15 p.m., Walter White, 22, of Torrington, was traveling south on Winchester Road, south of Parker Hill Road in Norfolk, in a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. While negotiating a curve in the road, White’s vehicle exited the roadway and struck a telephone pole. White did not sustain any injury and the vehicle was towed from the scene. White was issued an infraction for failure to maintain lane.
The Lakeville Journal will publish the outcome of police charges. Contact us by mail at P.O. Box 1688, Lakeville, CT 06039, Attn: Police Blotter, or send an email, with “police blotter” in the subject line, to johnc@lakevillejournal.
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