Migdale Castle located off Route 44 was sold at auction for $8,000,000 plus a buyer’s premium of 12%. It was most recently listed for sale in April for $14,000,000.
MILLBROOK — Migdale, the Tudor estate built by Andrew Carnegie’s daughter in 1927, was sold on Thursday, May 30 at Sotheby’s Concierge Auction in London.
One of the Hudson Valley’s most iconic properties, the expansive, renovated stone estate of four stories, 34,000 square feet, and 29 rooms, achieved a sale price of $8.96 million in cooperation with co-listing agent Heather Croner of Heather Croner Real Estate Sotheby’s International Realty.
Located at 3872-3874 Route 44, the property was purchased by the art dealer and horse breeder Guy Wildenstein in 2020 for $5,290,000 and then underwent an extensive four-year renovation that was rumored to cost $20,000,000.
The estate on 68 acres includes twelve fireplaces, ten bedrooms, 17 bathrooms, an indoor pool, a 5,000-bottle wine cellar, a tennis court and a billiard room. There’s also a 5,000 square foot gate house and an additional 10,000 square foot staff house with 6 guest apartments.
The identity of the purchaser has not been revealed nor whether the buyer will exercise the first right to purchase the additional adjoining 129 acres with walking trails, orchards and fields.
Previous to the London auction New York restaurateur Will Guidara, perhaps inspired by the success of estates turned into resorts like Blantyre in Lenox, Massachusetts, was purported to have a $20,000,000 deal to purchase the property. The sale was contingent on Town of Washington approval of a zoning change that would permit “a world-class getaway” luxury resort called Second Mountain with a hotel, spa treatments, two restaurants, cottages and glamping.
Local residents, quickly mobilized to oppose the project, and Guidara withdrew his application.
Patrick L. Sullivan
FALLS VILLAGE – The Board of Finance received the proposed spending plan for 2026-27 from the Board of Selectmen at a special meeting Monday, March 30.
First Selectman Dave Barger presented the proposal, which totals $2,600,436 — an increase of $177,610, or 7.33%, from the current year.
The plan does not include a pay increase for the selectmen. All town employees will receive an increase of 2.5%, except the highway department, whose employees are on a separate step-based pay scale. The average increase for those employees is 3.73%.
Barger said the selectmen’s goal is to “invest in residents and infrastructure” to ensure the town remains “affordable and welcoming.”
Board of Finance member Andrea Downs observed that while several budget lines have large percentage increases, the dollar amounts are far less dramatic.
The Board of Education will present its proposed spending plan on Thursday, April 9, at Town Hall
at 6 p.m.
Ruth Epstein
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong talks with students Jonas Johnson (left) and Ayden Wheeler at the 21st Century for HVRHS event held at the Interlaken Inn on March 31.
FALLS VILLAGE – Housatonic Valley Regional High School students have traveled the world, built robots and helped steward the environment thanks to support from the 21st Century Fund for HVRHS, whose impact was on display March 31 at a showcase at the Interlaken Inn.
The event, titled “Celebration of the Lives We’ve Touched,” featured student-led displays highlighting those experiences, all supported by grants from the fund.
Founded in 1994, the fund was the brainchild of the late Jack Mahoney, a longtime teacher and principal at the school. While on a sabbatical, he visited other high schools across the country and learned that many had established organizations to fund student and teacher projects outside the annual budgets. He brought the idea back, paired up with Salisbury resident, the late Diane Hewat, and in 1994, the 21st Century Fund for HVRHS was born. It has since raised and distributed close to $1 million to the HVRHS community.
The fund supports projects that allow students and teachers to expand learning beyond the classroom, encouraging creativity, exploration and real-world experience. The fund also supports the high school journalism program with the Lakeville Journal.
HVRHS Robotics Club members Addie Diorio, left, and Ivy Zheng explain the club’s purpose during the March 31 event showcasing the 21st Century Fund for HVRHS. Ruth Epstein
Students lined the room with their displays. Addie Diorio and Ivy Zheng of Canaan, members of the Robotics team, explained how they have to build a robot from scratch and program it to participate in two competitions a year. “You have to make a commitment,” said Diorio. “From January to March, we worked on it six days a week.” The 13 members are mentored by Devin Rout and Ben Lesch.
Both students said the experience has opened their eyes to the field of engineering, which they may pursue. They, like the others, expressed their deep gratitude for the assistance given by the fund. “It costs a lot of money for parts and competition fees,” Diorio said. “The 21st Century Fund has given us a lot of grants.”
Logan Padelli of Canaan and brothers Owen and Alastair Schnepf of Wassaic, NY, were at the Envirothon booth. That club’s members, which has teacher David Moran as its advisor, aim to improve the environment and ecosystem.
“We like to spend time in nature,” said Owen Schnepf.
This year, students will compete in New Haven on May 21, where they will be tested in five areas: wildlife, forestry, soils, aquatics and current issues, the latter of which changes every year. This year, the topic is non-point soil solutions.
From left, Logan Padelli, Alastair Schnepf and Owen Schnepf are members of the Envirothon team at Housatonic Valley Regional High School.Ruth Epstein
They are appreciative of the fund that, among other things, paid for soil kits and allows them to travel to competitions.
Chris Crane of Canaan and Michael Gawel of Sheffield, Mass., were at the vo-ag table, where they described the lab land, a two-acre parcel just down the road from HVRHS that the school is leasing from Eversource. Students are learning how to monitor irrigation practices at the nearby Housatonic River and will be installing gardens to provide fruits and vegetables for the school cafeteria.
“Everything is student-driven,” said Crane, “and we get industry leaders to guide us.” They both remarked how much help the project has received from the fund.
International Travel Club teachers Danielle Melino and Letitia Garcia-Tripp said they have sent 300 students around the world on service trips to places such as Japan, Thailand, Italy, Greece, Ireland, Scotland, Iceland and the Galápagos Islands. Students visited schools and interacted with children, planted gardens and worked at an elephant sanctuary.
While the teens have to help fundraise for such trips, financial barriers were reduced given the help of the 21st Century Fund. One student showed a video of a trip she’d taken, using it as her capstone project.
Mollie Ford describes her week-long summer program on international relations and American politics at Georgetown University.Ruth Epstein
Among those who addressed the audience was state Rep. Maria Horn, D-64, of Salisbury, who said nonprofits are facing uncertainty because of federal funding cuts. She praised Mahoney and Hewat for their foresight in establishing the fund to “widen students’ horizons and let them pursue new ideas. There are so many in this community who support our kids.”
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, who was in attendance, said he was so impressed by the projects he saw and, even though it sounds like a cliché, noted that education is the answer. He touched on some of the issues his office is working on and then mentioned the Birthright Clause now before the Supreme Court, something of which he, as the son of immigrants, has great interest.
Tong said he still marvels that someone who once worked in his parents’ Chinese restaurant could grow up to become Connecticut’s 25th attorney general. “My life was only possible here and no other place in the world,” he said.
Debra A. Aleksinas
Empty shelves mark where kratom products were removed at Smoker’s Choice in North Canaan following Connecticut’s statewide ban on the substance.
NORTH CANAAN —With kratom now illegal in Connecticut, some Northwest Corner residents are already crossing state lines to get it.
The substance — a controversial herbal product with opioid-like effects — can cause dependence and withdrawal, prompting state officials to warn of serious health risks.
Just a few miles from towns like North Canaan, Sharon and Salisbury, smoke shops and convenience stores in neighboring New York and Massachusetts continue to sell the once-common substance, drawing interest from Connecticut customers in the days since the March 25 ban took effect.
State officials have made the message clear about kratom, used for its stimulant and pain-relieving effects, and for some, to relieve symptoms of withdrawal from opioids.
“It’s illegal. You can’t buy it, you can’t sell it or possess it because it’s dangerous, unregulated and unsafe,” said Connecticut Attorney General William Tong in a statement announcing the ruling.
Bryan T. Cafferelli, commissioner of the state Department of Consumer Protection, also issued a warning to licensees and business owners.
“As of March 25, it is illegal to have this substance on your shelf,” he said. “We look forward to working with our local and state partners as we target this.”
The ban is already reshaping behavior across the Northwest Corner — affecting local businesses, prompting cross-border sales and raising concerns among clinicians about withdrawal and a potential shift toward more dangerous substances.
Kratom products, commonly sold in gas stations, smoke shops, convenience stores and online as powders, capsules, gummies and concentrated liquid “shots,” have long existed in a regulatory gray area.
Connecticut’s recent classification now places the substance alongside heroin and LSD, effectively banning its state sale, transport and possession.
Impact on merchants’ bottom line
In North Canaan, the change is immediate and visible.
At Smoker’s Choice and nearby The Smoking Ape — two North Canaan smoke shops within a mile of each other— kratom products have been removed entirely.
A large portion of the wall behind the counter at Smoker’s Choice that once held kratom products is now bare.
During a March 31 visit, an employee declined to elaborate beyond confirming that all kratom is no longer being sold. “You can see the empty shelves,” he said.
At The Smoking Ape, which opened at 61 East Main St. in January, owner Omar Nasser said all kratom products have been pulled from the shelves. They have also been removed from hisstore in Torrington.
“We gave everything back to our vendors,” he said, noting that the loss was significant. “It was a big contributor to our sales,” he said.
Nasser said many shopssaw big losses with the ban.
“Some sellers lost a lot of money — threw it away or sold it at a discount,” he said. “It would be no surprise if others are taking it over the border into New York to sell it or are selling it under the table.”
In the days leading to the ban, he said, demand at his shops surged.
“I sold what I could,” he said, noting that some customers were buying in bulk as the deadline loomed.
Clinicians warn of a critical window for intervention
Clinicians say they are concerned about a largely unaddressed consequence: people going into sudden withdrawal without support.
New data from Mountainside Treatment Center, an addiction rehabilitation facility in North Canaan, shows kratom-related admissions have nearly tripled over the past year, pointing to a growing population of residents who may be physically dependent as access disappears overnight.
Clinicians say the days immediately following the ban are a critical intervention window — and warn that, without support, some individuals may seek more dangerous alternatives.
“With the ban taking effect, we are deeply concerned about what happens next for the people already using kratom daily,” said Jana Wu, director of clinical integration at Mountainside and a national expert on kratom dependence treatment.
Many individuals, Wu explained, don’t realize they’ve developed a physical dependence until they try to stop.
“Withdrawal symptoms can include anxiety, insomnia, nausea and intense cravings. When access disappears overnight, people may find themselves in crisis without knowing where to turn.”
Since the ban took effect, Nasser said customers have continued to come into his North Canaan and Torrington shops — some, he said, seeking relief from withdrawal.
“They’re looking for something,” to replace kratom, he said. In response, the store owner has been recommending various botanical extracts in pill form.
However, he doubts that it is meeting the needs of kratom consumers.
“I don’t think it does the same job as kratom. I don’t think it’s even close. Withdrawal from kratom is very serious, like heroin. It’s not a joke,” he said.
He also believes the ban is already shifting behavior.
Some customers, he said, are traveling across the border into neighboring Dutchess County, where kratom remains legal for those 21 and older.
Others, particularly at his Torrington location, he fears, may turn to stronger substances.
“I think people will be going, definitely, to hardcore drugs,” Nasser said.
At Shawn’s City Smoke in Torrington, owner Shawn Chowdhury said his family-run business removed kratom products immediately following the state’s Feb. 24 announcement, weeks before the ban took effect.
“We took it off the shelves right away,” he said of his inventory, which consisted only of all-natural kratom leaf powder. “We did not want to take any chances.”
Chowdhury said kratom made up only a small share of his business and that removing it will not significantly affect his bottom line.
He added that more concentrated forms of kratom are particularly concerning and expressed support for restricting them.
“They should take it out if it’s bad,” he said, referring to 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH, a concentrated compound derived from the kratom plant. 7-OH has a much higher potency.
Treatment providers watch for fallout
At Mountainside, clinicians say the effects of the ban are already being felt.
“We are definitely seeing more calls — not only from Connecticut but from other states,” said Wu, referring to the concentrated compound. “People are getting nervous.”
She said the anxiety reflects a broader national moment, pointing to a rise in overdose-related calls to the CDC pertaining to 7-OH and national poison control centers.
“Those numbers have spurred more political action, and in this election year, a lot of politicians are speaking up.”
The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is among several agenciesworking to address concerns about the growing availability and use of 7-OH.
“Vape stores are popping up in every neighborhood in America, and many are selling addictive products like concentrated 7-OH,” said FDA Commissioner Marty Makary in a statement.
“7-OH is an opioid that can be more potent than morphine. We need regulation and public education to prevent another wave of the opioid epidemic.”
Connecticut, Wu noted, is the eighth state in the country to enact a full ban on kratom, which includes 7-OH. “We are being watched. All eyes are on Connecticut. It’s a bold move, and a divisive move.”
Wu said Mountainside clinicians have been counseling individuals experiencing cravings and withdrawal, including the use of medications such as naltrexone and injectable Vivitrol.
At the same time, she confirmed that cross-border purchasing is already part of the conversation. “People are definitely going into New York to buy kratom,” she said.
Wu noted that prior to the ban, the substance had been widely available throughout the Northwest Corner.
“It’s a very contentious topic,” Wu said. “Many people are very upset about the ban. There is a lot of grief and a lot of frustration, which is understandable.”
She noted that people who had been taking kratom for chronic pain and anxiety, or veterans suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder, are now left to find alternative relief.
“The fear is that people who are dependent will turn to other illicit drugs,” added Wu.
Crossing the line
Just across the state line in Millerton, N.Y., the shift is less visible.
Along Route 44 and into nearby Amenia, smoke shops continue to operate under New York’s regulatory framework, where kratom remains legal for adult purchase.
On Saturday, visits to several gas stations and smoke shops — including Cumberland Farms just over the border in Millerton and Smokes 4 Less in nearby Amenia — found clerks hesitant to discuss the volume of Connecticut customers.
At Smokes 4 Less, a worker would only say that he has seen an uptick in Connecticut customers in recent weeks, as did a Cumberland Farms employee.
While it is too early to quantify any sustained increase, the proximity of the Northwest Corner to the New York border — in some cases just minutes away — is already shaping consumer behavior.
The same holds true to the north, where Sheffield, Mass., just across the border from North Canaan, offers another option, since Massachusetts does not have a comparable statewide ban.
Currently, the state legislature in Massachusetts is weighing two different regulatory options – either a total ban or establishing a new set of safety measures. One plan would mirror Connecticut’s policy, while the other would institute kratom control rules, including lab testing for dangerous chemicals and not allowing anyone under 21 to purchase the substance, as is the case in New York.
Online questions — and legal risk
Another question is surfacing in smoke shops and treatment settings alike: Are Connecticut residents permitted to order kratom online?
While some residents have wondered whether online purchases could bypass the ban, Connecticut’s law applies to possession — not just retail sales. That means even if a product is shipped from out of state, having it in Connecticut could carry legal consequences.
At the same time, enforcement is not expected to center on tracking individual consumer shipments, but rather to mirror other controlled substances.
Still, shop owners say the guidance they give customers is straightforward.
“It doesn’t matter where it comes from,” Nasser said. “It’s illegal here now.”
On March 25, Connecticut officially classified kratom — derived from the tropical tree Mitragyna speciosa — as a Schedule I controlled substance, placing it in the same legal category as drugs with a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use.
The change, approved on Feb. 24 by the state’s Legislative Regulation Review Committee, made it illegal in Connecticut to possess, sell, distribute, manufacture or transport kratom.The ban officially went into effect on March 25.
State officials directed retailers to remove all kratom products from shelves ahead of the effective date and to return or properly dispose of remaining inventory.
The ban applies to kratom in all forms, including powders, capsules, extracts and products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a potent derivative.
Violations may carry criminal penalties under Connecticut’s controlled substance laws.
Across the border, laws differ. New York permits regulated adult sales of kratom, while Massachusetts does not have a comparable statewide ban, allowing the substance to be sold in many retail settings.
The differing policies create a patchwork across the region, particularly in border communities like those in the Northwest Corner.
For residents near the state line, access may now depend less on availability — and more on geography.
Where to get help
In an emergency: call 911.
Mountainside Treatment Center, North Canaan: (860) 824-1397
High Watch Recovery Center, Kent: (860) 775-4769
McCall Behavioral Health Network, Torrington: (860) 496-2100
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Patrick L. Sullivan
Contractor Brenden Lee makes repairs to the porch at 21 Miner St. in Falls Village, where renovations are nearing completion.
FALLS VILLAGE – Tenants are expected to move into newly renovated apartments at 21 Miner St. in mid-April, marking another step forward in the Falls Village Housing Trust’s efforts to expand affordable housing options.
Construction is nearing completion, according to FVHT president Jandi Hanna, who said tenants have already been secured for two of the building’s three apartments.
The building includes two two-bedroom units and one unit that can be configured as either two or three bedrooms. Nearby, at 17 Miner St., the trust is developing two additional two-bedroom units, including one that is handicapped-accessible.
The trust had hoped tenants at 21 Miner St. would move in on April 1, but contractor Brenden Lee identified additional repairs needed for the porch roof, delaying occupancy by at least two weeks.
Hanna said she was pleased with the renovations, noting the natural light in the units as well as the inclusion of in-unit washers and dryers.
The trust has also finalized the transfer of ownership from Habitat for Humanity to the trust for the River Road Homes development, which will feature 16 energy-efficient rental units that will have two and three bedrooms.
Hanna said the next step for River Road will focus on site preparation, including tree clearing, stump grinding, and road bed construction.
A nonprofit organization founded in 2016, the Falls Village Housing Trust provides income-qualified individuals and families with affordable housing opportunities through ownership, rental, and rent-to-own programs supported by grants, loans, and donations.
Christian Murray
The existing Canaan Fire Company facility, where space constraints have prompted plans for a new firehouse and emergency services complex.
NORTH CANAAN — Town officials are seeking state approval to acquire a 9.45-acre parcel of land to build a new firehouse and emergency services facility for the North Canaan Fire Company, while preserving most of the property for public recreation.
First Selectman Jesse Bunce submitted written testimony to the Connecticut Government Oversight Committee on April 1 in support of the request, which would transfer the state-owned “South Greenway Parcel” on North Elm Street to the town.
State lawmakers are advancing legislation that would authorize the conveyance of the property, with backing from state Sen. Stephen Harding and state Rep. Maria Horn.
The property, which Harding said is located near the existing fire company, has been owned by the state for more than 50 years and was originally acquired as part of the now-abandoned “Super 7” highway project. While other portions of that proposed right-of-way have since been sold off, the South Greenway parcel remains an isolated remnant.
Bunce, in his testimony, said the town plans to subdivide up to four acres of the 9.45-acre site for the construction of a new emergency services facility to be used by the Canaan Volunteer Fire Company, an independent nonprofit. The remaining land would be permanently preserved as open space, continuing its use as part of a greenway trail.
Bunce said the project is aimed at addressing limitations at the current firehouse, where space restrictions are hindering upgrades and affecting emergency response capabilities.
“Space constraints at the Town’s current Volunteer Fire Company facility are interfering with needed upgrading of our firefighting apparatus, limiting the capacity and capabilities of the equipment and putting the community at increased risk,” Bunce wrote in his testimony.
The proposed facility would provide additional space and improved access to major roadways, allowing the fire company to modernize its equipment and better serve the community.
At the same time, Bunce emphasized that the plan would protect the majority of the property for passive recreational use, including walking trails and other non-motorized activities.
“Our hope is to have the property conveyed to the Town by a deed that will allow the building of a badly-needed new fire and emergency services facility, while containing appropriate restrictive covenants to protect continued use of the remainder of the property,” he wrote.
Harding also voiced support for the proposal in testimony before the committee, calling it a “thoughtful and well-balanced” plan.
Harding noted that similar legislation passed the Connecticut House of Representatives last year but did not advance in the Senate due to timing constraints at the end of the legislative session. He said last week that he was confident the legislation would pass this year.
Under the current proposal, outlined in Senate Bill 523, the land would be conveyed to the town at nominal cost to cover the administrative expenses. The legislation includes a reversion clause ensuring the property would return to state ownership if it is used for purposes outside those outlined in the bill.
Harding said the measure balances public safety with environmental preservation.
“This proposal strikes the right balance,” Harding said in his testimony. “It empowers the Town of North Canaan to meet local needs, preserves open space, supports public safety, and maintains appropriate safeguards for taxpayers.”
Lakeville Journal
LEGAL NOTICE
A certified list(s) of party-selected candidates for the Democratic Party and Republican Party in the Town of Sharon for participation as DELEGATES to the Conventions of said Parties specified below are on file in my office at 63 Main Street, Sharon, Connecticut and copies are available for public distribution:
CONVENTIONS
5th District (Democratic Party only)
24th District Judge of Probate
30th Senate District
64th State House District
State Convention
Bianca DelTufo,
Sharon Town Clerk
04-09-26
LEGAL NOTICE
A certified list(s) of party selected candidates for the Democratic Party in the Town of Salisbury for participation as DELEGATES to the convention(s) of said Party specified below is on file in my office at 27 Main Street, Salisbury, Connecticut and copies are available for public distribution:
CONVENTION(S)
2026 Congressional Convention
2026 Judge of Probate Convention
2026 State Convention
2026 State Assembly Convention
2026 State Senate Convention
Kristine M. Simmons
Town Clerk of Salisbury
04-09-26
LEGAL NOTICE
A certified list(s) of party-selected candidates for the Republican Party in the Town of Salisbury for participation as DELEGATES to the convention(s) of said Party specified below is on file in my office at 27 Main Street, Salisbury, Connecticut and copies are available for public distribution:
CONVENTION(S)
2026 State Convention
2026 State Senate 30th District Convention
2026 State Judge of Probate Convention
2026 State Convention 64th House District
Kristine M. Simmons
Town Clerk of Salisbury
04-09-26
Notice of Court Hearing
To All Interested Parties:
By order of the Superior Court for the Judicial District of Litchfield, notice is hereby given that Lime Rock Park II, LLC and the Lime Rock Citizens Council, LLC have filed a Motion to be Substituted as Parties and a Motion to Modify Stipulation and Injunction in the action originally titled Ann Adams et al. v. B. Franklin Vaill et al, Docket No. LLI-CV-58-0015459-S, which injunction was last modified in March 1988.
The Motion to Modify seeks to modify the terms of a permanent injunction entered into concerning the Lime Rock Park automobile race track in Salisbury, Connecticut. A copy of each motion, the 1988 modification and the proposed 2026 modification can be found on the Connecticut Judicial Branch website at Case Detail - LLI-CV58-0015459-S. The Motions are also on file at the Clerk’s office for the Superior Court for the Judicial District of Litchfield at Torrington, 50 Field Street under Docket No. LLI-CV-58-0015459-S.
A hearing on the Motion to Substitute Parties and the Motion to Modify the Stipulation will be held at the Superior Court for the Judicial District of Litchfield at Torrington, 50 Field Street, Torrington, Connecticut, on May 12, 2026 at 2:00pm. Any person who wishes to be heard regarding either Motion may attend and speak.
04-09-26
04-16-26
NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
TOWN OF SHARON
A Special Town Meeting of the Town of Sharon, Connecticut, will be held at 63 Main Street, Sharon, Connecticut, on April 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to consider and determine by vote of all eligible voters in attendance, the following purposes:
1. To see what action the Town will take in accepting the June 30, 2025 financial statements for the Town. Copies are available at the Town Hall and on the Website.
2. To see what action the Town will take in adopting the Ordinance for joining NRRA (Northwest Resource Recovery Authority). Copies are available at the Town Hall and on the Website.
3. To see what action the Town will take to approve the receipt and expenditure of LoCIP funds for the following, as approved by the Board of Finance:
a. $20,000 for the update to the Town Plan of Conservation and Development
b. $49,999 for the Top Coat of Boland Road
c. $49,999 for the Top Coat of West Woods Road #1
4. To see what action the Town will take to adopt the Ten-Year Capital Projects Plan, as approved by the Board of Finance. Copies are available at the Town Hall and on the Website
5. To consider and act on a resolution,
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $7,000,000 FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL PROJECTS DESCRIBED IN THE TOWN’S APPROVED 10 YEAR CAPITAL PROJECTS PLAN; AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF $7,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE APPROPRIATION RESOLVED,
1.That the Town of Sharon appropriate an aggregate SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS ($7,000,000), for the costs of various capital projects, as further described in the Town’s approved 10 Year Capital Projects Plan. The appropriation may be spent for design and construction costs, materials, equipment, removal and disposal of existing materials, engineering and other consultants’ fees, acquisition and installation costs, legal fees, net temporary interest and other financing costs, and other expenses related to the project and its financing. The Board of Selectmen may determine the particulars and may reduce or modify the scope of the project, and the entire appropriation may be spent on the reduced or modified project.
2. That the Town issue its bonds or notes, in an amount not to exceed SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS ($7,000,000) to finance the appropriation for the project. The amount of bonds or notes issued shall be reduced by the amount of grants or other funds received by the Town for the project. The bonds or notes shall be issued pursuant to Section 7-369 of the General Statutes of Connecticut, Revision of 1958, as amended, and any other enabling acts. The bonds or notes shall be general obligations of the Town secured by the irrevocable pledge of the full faith and credit of the Town.
3. That the Town issue and renew its temporary notes from time to time in anticipation of the receipt of the proceeds from the sale of the bonds or notes and the receipt of grants for the project. The amount of the notes outstanding at any time shall not exceed SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS ($7,000,000). The notes shall be issued pursuant to Section 7-378 of the General Statutes of Connecticut, Revision of 1958, as amended, and any other enabling acts. The notes shall be general obligations of the Town secured by the irrevocable pledge of the full faith and credit of the Town. The Town shall comply with the provisions of Section 7-378a of the General Statutes with respect to any temporary notes if the notes do not mature within the time permitted by said Section 7-378.
4. That the First Selectman and the Treasurer of the Town shall sign any bonds or notes by their manual or facsimile signatures. The law firm of Pullman & Comley, LLC is designated as bond counsel to approve the legality of the bonds or notes. The First Selectman and the Treasurer are authorized to determine the amounts, dates, interest rates, maturities, redemption provisions, form and other details of the bonds or notes; to designate one or more banks or trust companies to be certifying bank, registrar, transfer agent and paying agent for the bonds or notes; to provide for the keeping of a record of the bonds or notes; to designate a municipal advisor to the Town in connection with the sale of the bonds or notes; to sell the bonds or notes at public or private sale; to deliver the bonds or notes; and to perform all other acts which are necessary or appropriate to issue the bonds or notes.
5. That the Town hereby declares its official intent under Federal Income Tax Regulation Section 1.150-2 that project costs may be paid from temporary advances of available funds and that (except to the extent reimbursed from grant moneys) the Town reasonably expects to reimburse any such advances from the proceeds of borrowings in an aggregate principal amount not in excess of the amount of borrowing authorized above for the project. The First Selectman and the Treasurer are authorized to amend such declaration of official intent as they deem necessary or advisable and to bind the Town pursuant to such representations and covenants as they deem necessary or advisable in order to maintain the continued exemption from federal income taxation of interest on the bonds or notes authorized by this resolution, if issued on a tax-exempt basis, including covenants to pay rebates of investment earnings to the United States in future years.
6. That the First Selectman and the Treasurer are authorized to make representations and enter into written agreements for the benefit of holders of the bonds or notes to provide secondary market disclosure information, which agreements may include such terms as they deem advisable or appropriate in order to comply with applicable laws or rules pertaining to the sale or purchase of such bonds or notes.
7. That the First Selectman, the Treasurer, and other proper officers and officials of the Town are authorized to take all other action which is necessary or desirable to complete the project, and to issue the bonds or notes and to obtain grants and other funds to finance the aforesaid appropriation.
Dated at Sharon, Connecticut, this 24th of March 2026.
Casey T. Flanagan, First Selectman
Lynn S. Kearcher, Selectman
John G. Brett, Selectman
04-09-26
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