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BOROUGH OF JEWETT CITY, CT
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A MESSAGE FROM THE HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
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
STATE OF CONNECTICUT PRESS RELEASES, DEEP & PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICES
Aspinook Pond Drawdown
Please click here for update on temporary drawdown of Apsinook Pond.
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
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Public Informational Meeting
Pachaug State Forest Prescribed Burns
Monday, February 11, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
Pachaug Town Hall (next to Griswold Fire Department)
879 Voluntown Road (Route 138)
Griswold, CT
Building capacity 200
DEEP Division of Forestry is proposing a series of prescribed burns off Lawrence Road in the towns of Griswold and Voluntown. Repeated gypsy moth defoliation, drought, and chestnut borer infestation have killed an estimated 90% of the oaks. The remaining standing dead trees are a substantial hazard to the public and firefighters. The intent of the project is to reduce the hazard and the risk of a severe wildfire. It should also encourage vigorous oak and pine seedlings and promote under-represented young forest wildlife habitat.
DEEP Fire Control Officer, Pachaug State Forester, and burn boss/forester will be presenting.
Written comments from the public will be accepted until the close of business on: February 19, 2019.
Please send comments to:
Kevin Grady, Protection Forester
Goodwin State Forest
23 Potter Road, Hampton, Connecticut 06247
kevin.grady@ct.gov
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GUN RANGE INFORMATION LETTERS AND UPDATES
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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
Ethics Commission Alternate - Vacancy
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.
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.
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.
TOWN CLERK NOTICES
Please click on the links below to view information regarding the
November 6, 2018 election.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENT,
ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS
TOWN OF GRISWOLD and BOROUGH OF JEWETT CITY
CONNECTICUT - 06351