Flash Flood Safety

Heavy rains can quickly create flash floods. If you are caught driving in flash flood conditions, please:

•Eliminate any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.

•Reduce your speed and drive carefully, especially on curves.

•Slow down. It’s the only way to keep your vehicle from hydroplaning. Also, remember that one of the most        dangerous times to drive is soon after it begins to rain, as oils on the roadway make for slick conditions.     Waiting a few minutes, rather than rushing to your destination, can be a safer plan when it is raining.

•Turn your headlights on to help other vehicles see you. Many states require the use of headlights during rain, even in broad daylight.

•Add one or two extra seconds of following time in the rain, which gives you and the cars behind you more time to react to traffic.

•Get out of your car and check for water depth If you come across water over the road before you attempt to cross it. Do not attempt to cross if the water is moving.

ATTENTION HOPEVILLE AND ASHLAND POND R/ESIDENTS

Notice Regarding Drawdown- Updated 5/23/18

To all,

The temporary repair to Pachaug Pond Dam was completed on 5/18/18.  The gate was closed and the pond began filling.  The gate at Glasgo Pond Dam was also closed though water was already flowing over the spillway.  CTDEEP will be holding a public information meeting this fall as we move forward with the permanent redesign of Pachaug Pond Dam.  Thank you.

Daniel Biron

Site Operations - State Dams Section

Water Planning and Management Division

Bureau of Water Protection and Land Reuse

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127

P: 860 424-3892|C: 860 924 8291 |E: dan.biron@ct.gov

Griswold Weed Study Committee - At our last meeting on October 25, 2017 the committee voted to suspend monthly meetings of the Griswold Weed Study Committee.  There has been no interest or involvement by property owners from Glasgo Pond, Hopeville Pond or Ashland pond.  Until such a time as there is an interest in controlling invasive weeds, monthly meetings are now suspended - Thomas Giard Jr., Chairman

Click on each blue link below to view  documents.

GUN RANGE MESSAGE FROM FIRST SELECTMAN

GUN RANGE OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM FIRST SELECTMAN

VIEW GUN RANGE OPPOSITION LETTER FROM THE BOARD OF SELECTMAN

FIRING RANGE STATE PROPERTY REVIEW BOARD DOCUMENT

OFFICIAL REQUEST TO MEET AND DISCUSS STATE OF CONNECTICUT'S QUEST FOR A

CONNECTICUT STATE POLICE GUN RANGE IN GRISWOLD.

Letter dated October 5, 2016 from First Selectman Kevin Skulczyck to

Commissioner Melody A. Currey, Dept. of Administrative Services

Letter dated November 28, 2016from Attorney Caleb Hamel, Branse & Willis, LLC  to

Commissioner Melody A. Currey, Dept. of Administrative Services

Letter dated December 6, 2016 from Attorney Caleb Hamel, Branse & Willis, LLC to

Commissioner Melody A. Currey, Dept. of Administrative Services

Letter dated December 27, 2016 from Attorney Caleb Hamel, Branse & Willis, LLC to

First Selectman Kevin Skulczyck regarding follow up of Dept. of Administrative Services

 DAS Reply from Commissioer Currey Dated May 24, 2017

FIRST SELECTMAN'S STATEMENT OF 8/18/17

Letter dated 8/11/2017 from Attorney General to

Republican Leader, Themis Klarides

FOI request for information 1/24/2018

Bill No. 5304

An act Concerning the Firearm Training Needs of the

Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Notice of scoping Meeting

NEW! - Informative Q&A information sheet on test shooting (6/12/18)

 State Website Available Information - ct.gov/csprange

BOARD VACANCIES

Senior Center Building Committee Alternate  - Vacancy

 Griswold Public Health and Safety Committee - Vacancy

Inland Wetlands Watercourses & Conservation Commission - 3 Alternate Vacancies

Veteran's Advisory Committee

Ethics Commission Alternate - Vacancy

Ordinance Committee - 1 Vacancy (Town Tax Payer)

Any Jewett City/Griswold resident interested in serving shall submit a letter of interest to Kevin Skulczyck, 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.

The Tax Office wil be open to collect taxes on Saturday, July 28th from 9 AM to noon.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL NOTICE

View PUBLIC NOTICES above for a link to all properties available by TAX SALE.

There will be a PRIMARY for both parties on August 14, 2018

from 6 AM to 8 PM at your normal voting places.

Please click here to view a copy of the legal notice for such primary.

Click here to view sample ballot.

At this point you cannot change from one party affiliation to another,

in order to vote in this primary.

 You may, in person, change from unaffiliated status, or be a new registered voter to either the democratic or republican party and be eligible to vote in the respective primary.