Town digs in to procure solar arrays

KENT — At the regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen on Sept. 6, a motion was passed approving four contracts with DCS Energy to provide four solar arrays at no out-of-pocket cost to the town. It is estimated each of the four solar arrays will save the town $200 to $225 per month.At the end of five years, the town will take ownership of the arrays. They will be installed at the town garage, transfer station, sewer treatment plant and at Town Hall. The town will be responsible for digging trenches for installation of each array, which will be done by the town crew.First Selectman Bruce Adams announced that the Sept. 11 memorial would be held at the firehouse, with members of the Kent Volunteer Fire Department, Kent EMTs, the American Legion and various speakers. Also scheduled are sirens, the playing of taps and a military salute.The selectmen approved the town’s vendor list for fiscal year 2011-12. Town Treasurer Barbara Herbst told the selectmen names of new vendors that come up during the year will be brought to the board for approval.Approval was granted to the Kent Chamber of Commerce to plant two trees on Town Hall property in honor of Jill Zinzi and Patti Leo, two women who have given years of service to the Kent business community.Washington, Conn., resident Thomas Osborne was appointed as the second deputy fire marshall.Selectwoman Karen Garrity announced the Kent Education and Learning Foundation will hold its second annual Fun Day at Camp Getaway on Sept. 18 from 2 to 7:30 p.m.The selectmen were told there had been three properties under consideration for tax sales. One has been resolved and removed from the sale list. Resolution on the second property is moving forward but not yet complete. No contact has been made with the owner of the third property.The selectmen approved tax refunds for two residents totaling $11.12.