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SHARON — Mitigation of speeding along a number of town roads moved a step forward as the Board of Selectmen continued discussion of the ongoing problem at their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 8.
SHARON — The long-awaited and much-discussed renovation of Sharon’s small, historic Hotchkiss Library will begin this summer.
“The Board of Directors is finalizing plans to renovate and expand the building,” said Tom Trowbridge, president of the library’s Board of Directors.
SHARON — Approval of an expenditure of $1.1 million for installation of air conditioning at Sharon Center School will be the subject of a special town meeting following action by the Board of Selectmen at their special meeting on Thursday, June 3.
SHARON — Housatonic River Commission Chairman Bill Tingley gave an update on efforts to gain federal Wild and Scenic River status for the Housatonic River, at a meeting on Tuesday, May 25, of the Board of Selectmen in Sharon.
The application effort was started a few years ago, Tingley said.
SHARON — Responding to an issue raised by residents of Hilltop Road and ongoing concerns about vehicles exceeding the posted speed limit, the Sharon Board of Selectmen expanded the discussion about town-wide speeding concerns at their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 25.
The meeting was held on Zoom and drew light attendance.
Although skies were overcast and there was a chilly wind, Sharon’s traditional Memorial Day parade and ceremony at the Veterans’ Memorial fittingly honored fallen heroes.
The parade was greeted with enthusiasm as it passed by the Green to its destination at the memorial.
Bob Loucks (at Memorial Day 2021 in Sharon in this photo) recalls a near nuclear disaster from 1966. Photo by Leila Hawken
SHARON — As the nation paused last weekend to honor the bravery of those who served and sacrificed, one event that came to be known as “The Incident” remains fresh in the memories of those who lived it and met the challenge.
SHARON — By unanimous vote, residents attending the annual town meeting on Friday, May 14, adopted the 2021-22 town and education budgets as proposed, offering no questions or comments. Attendance was modest for the meeting, which was held in person at Sharon Center School and was also available on Zoom.
This bear has learned that the birdfeeder hook at this yard in Sharon often has tasty treats attached to it. Photo by Oscar Martinez
SHARON — Oscar Martinez of Sharon emailed this photo of a tall bear on May 5 and said he and his wife, Peggy, spotted the frequent visitor from years past at their birdfeeder.
SHARON — Concerned about continued speeding along Hilltop Road, residents approached the Board of Selectmen at their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 27, asking that the town demonstrate progress on the issue.
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