Easton Selectmen Approve Health District Task Force, EV Police Car Purchase

EASTON, CT — The Easton Board of Selectmen on Aug. 7 approved creating a task force to study the town’s continued membership in the Aspetuck Health District and authorized the purchase of an electric police vehicle.

The health district task force was approved unanimously on a motion by Selectman Kristi Sogofsky, seconded by Selectman Nick D’Addario.

Also at the meeting, the board voted to waive the request-for-proposal provision under town code to allow for the direct purchase of an electric police car, following a recommendation by Police Chief Foti Koskinas.

In other action, the board:

• Accepted a bid from Special Testing Laboratories for special testing and inspection work for the Emergency Medical Services renovation project.
• Approved a driveway variance for the installation of Belgium block at 21 Barrows Road.
• Requested a Planning and Zoning Commission referral for construction of bridge #04929 on Judd Road.
• Appointed Tom Ganim as a full member of the Land Preservation and Acquisition Committee and Cindi Simerly to the Senior Center Advisory Board, both for terms ending Jan. 2, 2027.

During public comment, a resident asked about a pending land purchase in lower Easton. First Selectman David Bindelglass said the deal was delayed due to a title issue but was nearing closing.

Bindelglass also reported that the Fireman’s Carnival was a “huge success,” thanked those who participated in welcoming the 9/11 Tunnel to Towers exhibit to town, and noted that the state has become a sister state to Ukraine. He said the state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority is deliberating on the proposed sale of Aquarion Water Company and is expected to decide in October, with current sentiment against the sale.

The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.