Town of Griswold Connecticut

Town of Griswold Connecticut Growing on Strong Foundations

28 Main Street Jewett City, CT 06351 Phone (860) 376-7060 Fax (860) 376-7070

For all delays,

cancellations & closings,

Call the Municipal

Hot Line 376-7060,

Ext. 2

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Town of Griswold

2002 - 2010

Town Notices

GRISWOLD TRANSFER STATION Will be closed on Saturday, September 4, 2010 Due to the Labor Day Holiday
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS AND CONTRACTORS Please be advised that effective July 1. 2010 Uncas Health District is now providing health coverage for the Towns of Griswold, Lisbon and Voluntown. CONTACT INFORMATION: Uncas Health District 401 West Thames Street, Suite 106 Norwich, CT 06360 Phone: (860)-823-1189 Fax: (860)-887-7898 Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm Satellite Health Department Office Hours: United Community and Family Services 70 Main Street Jewett City, CT 06351 Open Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 860-823-1189, Extension 113 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.uncashd.org

Military Family Support Group Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 1:00 PM The Children First, Griswold and our local VFW Post 10004 would like to show support for our Military Families. We are holding a meeting that is open to all dependants and family members of Active Duty Military, Reservist and Retired Veterans to discuss how we can best serve those families in our community who honorably serve our country. Children are welcome and light snacks will be provided. Jewett City Post 10004 263 Taylor Hill Road If you would like more informtion email Ragan Young: smrtmamayoung@yahoo.com

SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMS IN GRISWOLD REGISTRATION FORM

The Town of Griswold is looking for a volunteer to serve on the Catchment Area Council 11 for the Town of Griswold. The qualified volunteer would be appointed by the Board of Selectmen to serve on this council that serves the Eastern Regional Mental Health Board. This appointment would require attendance at a meeting once a month to discuss the quality and direction of mental health services in Connecticut. Experience in the mental health field is preferred, but not required.

Link to Griswold Mail-A-Map www.mailamap.com

TOWN OF GRISWOLD ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE EXEMPTING SENIOR PROPERTY OWNERS FROM FEES FOR CERTAIN BUILDING PERMITS No fee shall be required for a permit to replace or upgrade the roofing, siding, windows, or electrical or heating system of an owner-occupied, single-family home if at least one of the record owners is aged 62 or over. Such owner shall be required to provide proof of age in order to obtain this exemption. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after publication. Adoption Date: 11/10/2009 Effective Date: 11/28/2009		NOTICE For All Driveway Apron Bond Releases or for any questions regarding Driveway Apron Bond Releases, please call Todd Babbitt, Superintendent of Roads at 860-213-1522

		NEW ZONING MAP CREATED FOR THE TOWN OF GRISWOLD The Griswold Planning and Zoning Commission enacted changes to the Town of Griswold Zoning Map that became effective on August 10, 2009. This new zoning map replaces the 2000 Zoning Map based on full tax parcels. The R-20 zoning district has been eliminated. Existing parcels in the R-40 zone have been converted to R-60 parcels. Only those parcels that have the presence of one water and/or sewer remain R-40 parcels. New C-1 parcels have been created along the Routes 164, 138, and 201, and te a Business Park District and an Open Space/Passive Recreation District have been created. Property owners are encouraged to review this new zoning map to determine whether any individual zone parcel changes have been overlooked or omitted from this new zoning map. Please stop by the Planning & Community Development Department to view this new zoning map.

REGISTER AND VOTE! To request a registration form contact the Registrar's office at 376-7060 Ext. 208, then mail it to the Registrar of Voters, Town of Griswold, 28 Main Street, Griswold, CT 06351 Downloadable Registration form		GRISWOLD TRANSFER STATION HOURS OF OPERATION WEDNESDAY 10 AM until 2 PM 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS 7 AM until 12 NOON Transfer Station Information Sheet

Griswold Town Clerk no longer issues Connecticut Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Licenses To buy your license, permits and tags, go on line to www.ct.gov/dep/sportsmenlicensing You can purchase your hunting trapping and fishing licenses as well as deer, turkey and migratory bird permits		PASSPORTS Griswold Town Clerk's Office no longer is an acceptance agent.

ELDERLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONS TAX CREDITS HOMEOWNERS MAY APPLY FROM FEBRUARY 15TH THROUGH MAY 15TH IN THE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE. ALSO, HOMEOWNERS OR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABLED APPLICATIONS FOR TAX CREDIT ARE TAKEN IN THE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1ST AND MAY 15TH. The income for the calendar year 2009 is $39,500 for married homeowners and $32,300 for single homeowners.		BI-MONTHLY SELECTMEN MEETINGS THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEET ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. AND BEGIN AT 6:30 PM. THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW THE MEETING
		BOARD OF FINANCE MEETINGS The Board of Finance meets the Third Tuesday of each month. Their meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.

ELDERLY RENTERS AND TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONS MAY APPLY FOR RENTERS REBATE TAX RELIEF ELDERLY RENTERS AND TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONS MAY APPLY FROM MAY 15TH THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15TH IN THE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR UTILITY BILLS IN ORDER TO APPLY. The income for the calendar year 2009 is $39,500 for married renters and $32,300 for single renters.