Government

Tolland Selectboard reviews FY27 budget with Finance Committee, unanimously approving MassDOT grant for post-mounted speed signs. The budget discussion covered county retirement increases of $35,406, level funding for most departments, and school budget of $387,564 including vocational

Tolland Selectmen approve solar tax agreement and equipment operator hire. The board unanimously adopted a 20-year tax agreement for a CVE solar array on Colebrook River Road valued at $42,675 annually, presented by Board of Assessors member Jessica Kelmelis. In a second unanimous vote, the board

Board of Selectmen unanimously authorized Matt Ripley, Granville Fire Chief, to apply on behalf of Tolland for a $250,000 state fiber grant, with Tolland responsible for a $12,500 match. The board also unanimously appointed Joanne Duval to the Finance Committee. Tolland Fire Chief Eric Munson

Tolland Selectmen unanimously advanced the FY27 Police budget and authorized a $92,000 patrol cruiser purchase from the existing Cruiser Account. Police Chief Scott Bergeron presented the $31,355.63 budget request, a $156 increase from FY26, tied to salary alignment with other town departments. The

Tolland Selectmen approve $14,000 pavement-inventory program and promote interim foreman. The board unanimously funded a Pioneer Valley Planning survey to rate road condition and guide maintenance budgets, with DPW Superintendent Kate Donovan citing the tool's value for prioritization. Charles