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BOROUGH OF JEWETT CITY, CT
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A MESSAGE FROM THE HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
Remember to use sunscreen when spending time outdoors:
1.Wear sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 15.
2.Old sunscreens should be thrown away because they lose their potency after one-to-two years.
3.Sunscreens should be applied at least 20 minutes before sun exposure.
4.Special attention should be given to covering the ears, scalp, lips, neck, tops of feet, and backs of hands.
5.Reapply sunscreen at least every two hours and each time you get out of the water or perspire heavily.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT PRESS RELEASES, DEEP & PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICES
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
ATTENTION RESIDENTS - PUBLIC NOTICES
TOWN MEETING NOTICES ARE ALSO FOUND UNDER LEGALS/RFPs/RFQs
Click here for complete list of tax sales of properties.
On April 10, 2018 the Board of Selectmen has forwarded a proposed Blight Ordinance to the
Ordinance Committee for review.
Click here to view the ordinance.
EVERSOURCE is starting installation of the gas line expansion. They will begin today on May 7, 2018 on Brown Ave. and proceed in the area of Russell St., Tift St. and Ash St. between the hours of 7 AM to 5 PM. This will be an ongoing project and the location and times will vary as the project progresses.
GUN RANGE INFORMATION LETTERS AND UPDATES
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
An act Concerning the Firearm Training Needs of the
Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
NEW! - Informative Q&A information sheet on test shooting (6/12/18)
State Website Available Information - ct.gov/csprange
BOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES
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.
TAX COLLECTOR NOTICES / ASSESSOR'S NOTICES
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.
Please note the second half of Real Estate and Personal Property tax bills, as well as Supplemental Motor Vehicle Tax Bills will be due on January 1, 2018 with the last day to pay without penalty on February 1, 2018.
The Tax Office wil be open to collect taxes on Saturday, January 27th 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.
TOWN CLERK NOTICES
Office will be CLOSED for lunch between the hours of 12-1 PM, May 14th - May 25th.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
SECRETARY MERRILL: FINAL DAYS TO CHANGE REGISTRATION FOR AUGUST PRIMARY ELECTION
May 14th deadline to change party enrollment in order to vote in “new” party’s primary
Hartford – Enrolled party members have only seven days left to transfer enrollment from one party to another in order to cast a ballot in their “new” party’s statewide primary, Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill said today.
May 14th is the last day that voters can change their party enrollment for the 2018 statewide primary, which can easily be done online at: http://myvote.ct.gov/register. Please follow the directions carefully as people without a valid driver’s license will still need to mail their completed registration change to their town election official or to Secretary of the State.
The deadline for new voters and for unaffiliated voters to enroll in a party for the primary is August 9 via mail or August 13 in person. More details available at the election calendar: http://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sots/ElectionServices/Calendars/2018_Election/2018-Calendar-searchable-pdf.pdf
Secretary Merrill said, “Choosing a political party—or deciding to remain unaffiliated—is an important decision. If you are interested in participating in the process of choosing a party’s nominee, then you will have to register with the party in which your candidate is running. If you are already enrolled in a party and would like to change your party enrollment, this is the last week to change your registration.”
The statewide primary will be held on August 14, 2018. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Every year thousands of people enroll in a party or change their party registration. Last year, there were more than 32,000 changes to party registration. In 2016, there were more than 132,000 changes to party registration.
Voters can check their party and registration status at: http://myvote.ct.gov/lookup.
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TOWN OF GRISWOLD and BOROUGH OF JEWETT CITY
CONNECTICUT - 06351