Sharon P&Z considers expanding agribusiness options for farm owners

SHARON — At its March 26 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed options for changing regulations pertaining to auxiliary uses of agricultural land.

Potential uses included year-round farm stands, farm-to-table dining experiences and agribusiness like wineries and breweries.

P&Z Vice Chair Betsy Hall, who drafted the proposed regulations, said she took inspiration from Cornwall’s regulations, which leave the scope of uses broad so that applications may be examined on a case-by-case basis.

Last year, Cornwall P&Z granted a special permit for a cidery and tasting room at Ridgway Farm.

“I don’t want to ever be the office that just tells people no,” said Land Use Administrator Jamie Casey, agreeing that broad regulations allow applicants a degree of creativity.

An edited draft will be discussed at the next P&Z meeting April 9.

Latest News

From research to recognition: Student project honors pioneering Black landowner

Cornwall Consolidated School seventh graders Skylar Brown, Izabella Coppola, Halley Villa, Willow Berry, Claire Barbosa, Willa Lesch, Vivianne DiRocco and Franco Aburto presented a group research project on the life of Naomi Freeman Wednesday, April 23. In attendance were U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., John Mills, president of Alex Breanne Corporation, Cornwall First Selectman Gordon Ridgway, Cornwall Selectman Jennifer Markow and CCS social studies teacher Will Vincent.

Photo by Riley Klein

CORNWALL — “In Cornwall you have made the decision that everyone here matters and everyone’s story is important,” said U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., to the seventh grade class at Cornwall Consolidated School April 23.

Hayes was in attendance to celebrate history on Wednesday as the CCS students presented their group research project on the life of Naomi Cain Freeman, the first Black female landowner in Cornwall.

Keep ReadingShow less
Legal Notices - April 24, 2025

Town of Salisbury

Board of Finance

Keep ReadingShow less
Classifieds - April 24, 2025

Help Wanted

Experienced horse equestrian: to train three-year-old white Persian Mare for trail riding. 860-67-0499.

Help wanted: Small Angus Farm seeks reliable help for cattle and horses. Duties include feeding, fence repair, machine repair. Will train the right person. 860-671-0499.

Keep ReadingShow less