Newtown's Big Money Talks: Upgrades, Safety, and Future Plans

Date: November 6th Time: 7:30 p.m. - 8:47 p.m.

Key Attendees

• Board of Finance members (most present, except James Gaston)
• First Selectman: Jeff Capeci
• Finance Director: Glenys Salas

Agenda Highlights

1. Edmond Town Hall

• Proposal: $1.7 million for electrical upgrades in 2028
• Board's Concern: Need detailed cost breakdown before approval

2. Fire Department

• Proposal: Purchase of two new fire engines
• Discussion Points:
• Funding options: Borrowing vs. using savings
• Renovation plans for Dodgingtown Fire Company building

3. Public Works

• Bulletproof Tax Office Request:
• Barney Molloy's Concern: Assess necessity
• Jeff Capeci & Glenys Salas' Stance: Cite recent incidents, emphasize need for better security
• Other Topics:
• Purchase of large trucks
• Increased salt storage for roads

Decisions & Next Steps

• Invite More Stakeholders: Town hall, fire department, and Public Works to provide further details at the next meeting
• No Discussion On: School or selectmen's plans
• Public Input: None received