Town Notices

 

Public Act No. 11-173

An Act Concerning Revisions to Elections Related Statutes

 

Sec. 56. (NEW) (Effective January 1, 2012) (a) Any elector who is permanently physically disabled and who files an application for an absentee ballot with a certification from a primary care provider, indicating that such elector is permanently physically disabled and unable to appear in person at such elector's designated polling location, shall be eligible for permanent absentee ballot status and shall receive an application for an absentee ballot for each election, primary or referendum conducted in such elector's municipality for which such elector is eligible to vote. Such elector's permanent absentee ballot status shall remain in effect until such elector: (1) Is removed from the official registry list of the municipality, (2) is removed from permanent absentee ballot status pursuant to the provisions of this section, or (3) requests that he or she no longer receive such permanent absentee ballot status.

(b) The registrars of voters shall send written notice to each such elector with permanent absentee ballot status in January of each year, on a form prescribed by the Secretary of the State, for the purpose of determining if such elector continues to reside at the address indicated on the elector's permanent absentee ballot application. If such written notice is not returned within thirty days or is returned as undeliverable, the elector in question shall be removed from permanent absentee ballot status. If such elector indicates on such notice that the elector no longer resides at such address and the elector's new address is within the same municipality, the registrars of voters shall change the elector's address pursuant to section 9-35 of the general statutes and such elector shall retain permanent absentee ballot status. If the elector indicates on such notice that the elector no longer resides in the municipality, the registrars of voters shall remove such individual from the registry list of the municipality and send such individual an application for voter registration. Failure to return such written notice shall not result in the removal of an elector from the official registry list of the municipality.

(Emphasis Added)               Notice of Permanent Absentee Ballot Status Application

 

FINANCE DEPARTMENT   AUDIT REPORT

 
 

Share the Road CT  From the Connecticut Department of Transportation  - It's the Law !

 

Share the Road: Pedestrians

Tips for Pedestrians


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As a pedestrian, you are not always visible to drivers; especially for large truck and bus drivers.

Pedestrians need to be careful of all vehicles and never take chances.  Here are some safety tips that can keep you safe when walking:

Walk on sidewalks

Walk on sidewalks and in crosswalks whenever possible. Obey traffic lights and walk signals.  Remember that trucks and buses make wide turns and occasionally run up onto the corner of the sidewalk, so it is important for you to be alert and be prepared to move back if necessary. 

When there are no sidewalks

If sidewalks are not available, walk as far to the side of the road as you safely can facing oncoming traffic.  This allows you to see cars coming at you rather than having them approach you from behind.

Make yourself visible

Dress to be seen.  Wear bright or reflective clothing, especially when walking at night.  Carry a flashlight if you have one.

Stopping distances
Use caution when crossing intersections and streets. You may think vehicles will stop for you, but they may not see you or even be able to stop. Remember, some vehicles, such as trucks, need much more space to stop than passenger vehicles.

Know your no-zones
Be careful of the blind spots, or No-Zones, around cars, trucks, and buses when walking near or around them, and never walk behind a car or a truck that is backing up. Always assume the driver does not know that you are there and that it is up to you to stay safe.

GRISWOLD TRANSFER STATION

HOURS OF OPERATION

WEDNESDAY 10 AM until 2 PM

1st & 3 SATURDAYS

7 AM until 12 NOON

Permit Sticker:   $40

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

 

 “Connecticut General Statutes § 1-217 prohibits the Town of Griswold from disclosing, under the Freedom of Information Act, the residential address of any of the following persons:

 

 (1) A federal court judge, federal court magistrate, judge of the Superior Court, Appellate Court or Supreme Court of the state, or family support magistrate;

 (2) A sworn member of a municipal police department, a sworn member of the Division of State Police within the Department of Public Safety or a sworn law enforcement officer within the Department of Environmental Protection;

 (3) An employee of the Department of Correction;

(4) An attorney-at-law who represents or has represented the state in a criminal prosecution;

 (5) An attorney-at-law who is or has been employed by the Public Defender Services Division or a social worker who is employed by the Public Defender Services Division;

(6) An inspector employed by the Division of Criminal Justice;

(7) A firefighter;

(8) An employee of the Department of Children and Families;

(9) A member or employee of the Board of Pardons and Paroles;

 (10) An employee of the judicial branch;

(11) An employee of the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services who provides direct care to patients; 

or

(12) A member or employee of the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.

   

If you fall within one or more of these categories, please inform us in writing or by e-mail at the following address:

Ellen Dupont, Town Clerk, 28 Main Street, Griswold, CT 06351

edupont@griswold-ct.org

Your letter should be written on business letterhead, and should provide us with 1) your name, 2) your residential address in town,  and 3) the exempt classification to which you belong.  Please note that this law applies only to residential addresses, not to business addresses.  We look forward to hearing from you.

Responding to Freedom of Information Requests

 “We are in receipt of your freedom of information request, dated ___________. While the Town of Griswold possesses public records that are responsive to your request, aspects of those documents may be prohibited from disclosure pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 1-217. We are in the process of attempting to identify which records or portions of records are prohibited from disclosure. As soon as we are able to do so, we will respond to your request promptly.”

   
 
   

 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

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

 

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

 
 

TOWN OF GRISWOLD  

BLIGHT ORDINANCE

 

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

 

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

 

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 AND TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONS  HOMEOWNERS TAX CREDITS

ELDERLY AND SOCIAL SECURITYTOTALLY DISABLED PERSONSHOMEOWNERS

MAY APPLY FOR TAX CREDITS FROM

FEBRUARY 15TH THROUGH MAY 15TH IN ANY YEAR  BY

APPLICATION FOR TAX CREDIT IN THE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE.  

 

ELDERLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONSRENTERS REBATE TAX RELIEF

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 ANY YEAR

IN THE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR INCOME AND

UTILITY BILLS IN ORDER TO APPLY.

 

Contact us:   28 Main Street          Griswold, CT 06351          Phone:  860 376-7060          Fax:  860 376-7070

Town Hall Hours:     Monday - Wednesday  8:30 am – 4:00 pm      Thursday   8:30 am – 6:30 pm.     Friday   8:30 am – 1:00 pm

For all delays, cancellations  & closings, Call the Municipal Hot Line 376-7060, Ext. 2  First Selectman Office Fax 860-376-7109

 

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