Board Members
Todd H. Gelston, First Selectman (R) 2027
todd.gelston@easthaddam.org
Erik W. Dill, Selectman (R) 2027
erik.dill@easthaddam.org
Thomas J. Sevigny, Selectman (D) 2027
thomas.sevigny@easthaddam.org
Staff Contact
Linda J. Zemienieski, Executive Manager
admin@easthaddam.org
1 Plains Road
P.O. Box 385
Moodus, CT 06469
860-873-5021
860-872-5025 fax
The Board of Selectmen are the chief elected and executive officers of the Town of East Haddam. Their responsibilities cover a broad range of important municipal issues. The Board of Selectmen are responsible for the oversight and delivery of all general municipal services, including but not limited to Public Safety, Public Works, and general government (finance, personnel, building inspections, maintenance, senior services, legal, animal control and veterans functions).
The Board of Selectmen act as the appointing authority for the many resident volunteers who serve on town boards and commissions. These Boards/Commissions assist in shaping and formulating Town policies on the environment, infrastructure assessment and improvement, growth and development issues, fair housing, senior citizens, finance, recreation, recycling and personnel to name a few. In addition, appointment of department heads of various general agencies falls within their scope of responsibility as well.
The Board of Selectmen also act as the Town's licensing authority and reviews, hears and acts on all such requests. The Board reviews and approves Town Meeting warrants, ballot questions, and reviews and approves contracts for procurement of services or materials. The First Selectman also plays a key role in litigation and employee contract negotiations.
The Board of Selectmen meet on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Office Complex, 1 Plains Road, Moodus.
Board Secretary: Erik Dill
Liaison Appointments
Todd Gelston: Board of Finance, Debt Service/Reserves, Firefighter Pension Committee, Fringe Benefits, Insurances, Treasurer, Board of Education, Economic Development Commission, Municipal Office Building Committee, Chatham Health District, Human Services, Emergency Services/Public Safety, Ambulance Association, Police Officers/Resident State Trooper, Emergency Management, Town Wide Radio Committee, Fire Marshal, Fire Department, Moodus Firehouse Building Committee, Assessor, Animal Control, Collection of Revenue, Elections/Registrars, Town Clerk, Legal Services, Technology.
Erik Dill: Board of Assessment Appeals, Cemetery Committee, Connecticut River Gateway Commission, Facilities and Operations, Town Office Building, Grange Hall, River House, Municipal Office Complex, Town Greens, General Highways, Snow Removal, Town Garage, Transfer Station, Trees, Historic District Commission, Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission, Lakes Association, Land Use Offices, Planning and Zoning Commission, Water Pollution Control Authority, Zoning Board of Appeals.
Thomas Sevigny: Agriculture Commission, Broadband Committee, Building Department, Conservation Commission, Early Childhood Council, Food Bank, Local Prevention Council, Public Libraries, Open Space Commission, Recreation Commission, Redevelopment Agency, Senior Services, Sustainable CT,,Youth and Family Services.
