Norfolk selectmen call Aug. 3 special meeting to consider $399,750 trail appropriation
July 23, 2026 | Norfolk, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
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The Norfolk Board of Selectmen voted July 23 to call a Special Town Meeting for Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, so voters can consider an appropriation of $399,750 for the Rails to Trails North Brook Trail Connecticut Recreational Trails Grant Project.
Selectman Henry Tirrell read the resolution at the start of the special meeting. The written resolution, which the board approved to put before the town, says the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance recommend the town appropriate $399,750 from town funds for the grant project (DEPA00029001130) and that the amount will be reimbursed in full by the State of Connecticut.
Selectman Leo Colwell moved to approve the Resolution to Call Special Town Meeting; Selectman Sandy Evans seconded the motion, which the board carried unanimously. The board also voted unanimously to adjourn the special meeting at 10:38 a.m.
The resolution and accompanying Warning will be presented to voters at the Special Town Meeting on Aug. 3, 2026. If approved by voters, the town appropriation would fund the local share for the North Brook Trail grant project with the town to receive full reimbursement from the state. The resolution identifies the project and grant by name and grant identifier; it does not set a project schedule or list contract details.
The meeting packet attached to the resolution (as read at the meeting) includes the grant identification number but did not enumerate contractor names, specific project phases, or a detailed timeline. The special meeting notice and any supporting documents should be consulted for those details and for the official warning and call language.
The board members present at the July 23 session were Selectmen Henry Tirrell, Leo Colwell and Sandy Evans and Selectwoman Avice Meehan; Barbara Gomez is recorded as secretary. The board adjourned after approving the call to the Special Town Meeting.
Selectman Henry Tirrell read the resolution at the start of the special meeting. The written resolution, which the board approved to put before the town, says the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance recommend the town appropriate $399,750 from town funds for the grant project (DEPA00029001130) and that the amount will be reimbursed in full by the State of Connecticut.
Selectman Leo Colwell moved to approve the Resolution to Call Special Town Meeting; Selectman Sandy Evans seconded the motion, which the board carried unanimously. The board also voted unanimously to adjourn the special meeting at 10:38 a.m.
The resolution and accompanying Warning will be presented to voters at the Special Town Meeting on Aug. 3, 2026. If approved by voters, the town appropriation would fund the local share for the North Brook Trail grant project with the town to receive full reimbursement from the state. The resolution identifies the project and grant by name and grant identifier; it does not set a project schedule or list contract details.
The meeting packet attached to the resolution (as read at the meeting) includes the grant identification number but did not enumerate contractor names, specific project phases, or a detailed timeline. The special meeting notice and any supporting documents should be consulted for those details and for the official warning and call language.
The board members present at the July 23 session were Selectmen Henry Tirrell, Leo Colwell and Sandy Evans and Selectwoman Avice Meehan; Barbara Gomez is recorded as secretary. The board adjourned after approving the call to the Special Town Meeting.
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