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

We received official notice that Pachaug Pond will be drawdown this winter season.  Due to previous circumstances, Glasgo Pond wll also be drawndown this winter season.  The three foot drawdown will begin on or about October 30, 2019 and will continue to be drawndown, no later than April 11, 2020.  Hopeville and Ashland Ponds are tentative for the 2020/2021 season, Pachaug is tentative for the 2021/2022 season and Glasgo is tentatively scheduled for the 2022/2023 season.

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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