Selectmen approve routine warrants, pier terms and small equipment purchases; several appointments and bids awarded

Over a series of 2022 meetings the Stonington Selectmen recorded routine approvals and a handful of votes affecting town operations and capital planning.

The board repeatedly approved weekly warrants. On Dec. 19 the Selectmen approved a $600 purchase of a safety pump for the harbor (motion by Richard Larrabee Sr., 2nd John Robbins, 4‑0) and approved the 2023 pier terms and conditions (4‑0). Earlier meetings show multiple routine approvals including liquor and special‑amusement licenses after public hearings. The board also approved a $35,000 contract for an economic resiliency planning consultant to help downtown and fisheries planning (motion recorded, 5‑0).

The board opened bids on tax‑acquired properties and awarded Cottage Street to the Thorpe family for $151,270 and Pink Street to abutter Jeff Boyce for $113,550. The Selectmen signed a sheriff’s contract after town meeting approval for policing funding and approved a heating‑oil bid from R.L. Greenlaw. The board also signed appointment papers for a range of volunteers and committee members, and appointed Matt Betts as Local Plumbing Inspector pending training waiver coordination with state plumbing inspectors.

Most votes were unanimous; the small sales and purchase votes were recorded in minutes with the mover/second when provided. Several administrative items—including DEP inspections of the transfer station, generator repairs and fleet recalls—were reported by staff with follow‑up assigned to the town manager and departments.

Next steps: staff will track follow‑up tasks (procurement, contract execution and consultant deliverables) and return with updates at future meetings.