Facts about home holiday fires:

• One of every four home Christmas tree fires is caused by electrical problems.

• Although Christmas tree fires are not common, when they do occur, they are more likely to be serious.

• On average, one of every 32 reported home Christmas tree fires results in a death compared to an average of one death per 143 total reported home fires.

• A heat source too close to the tree causes one in every four Christmas tree fires.

• The top three days for home candle fires are Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Christmas Eve.

• Candles start two out of five home decoration structure fires.

Source: National Fire Protection Association

BOARD VACANCIES

Please contact the Selectman's office 860-376-7060x2201, we have many vacancies.

Any Jewett City/Griswold resident interested in serving shall submit a letter of interest to Todd Babbitt, First Selectman, 28 Main St. Jewett City, CT 06351 or contact them here.

TOWN OF GRISWOLD/BOROUGH OF JEWETT CITY

NOTICE OF TAX COLLECTOR

Payments will be received in the Tax Office, Griswold Town Hall, Jewett City, CT 06351 as follows:  Monday-Wednesday 8:30 AM-4:00 PM, Thursday 8:30 AM-6:30 PM, and Friday 8:30 AM-1:00 PM. In addition, payments can be mailed to 28 Main Street, P.O. Box 369, Jewett City, CT 06351 or pay online at www.griswold-ct.org by credit, debit or check. There is a convenience fee associated with online transactions and there is a 3-business day wait for a motor vehicle clearance.

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Referendum vote - May 21, 2019

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