town of tolland report of the town manager

TOWN OF TOLLAND
REPORT OF THE TOWN MANAGER
Steven R. Werbner
Town Manager
May 10, 2016
Town Manager’s Office
The Town of Tolland is working in conjunction with the Resident State Troopers to make our
roads safe by stepping up speed enforcement and creating a new Road Safety page on our
website.
SLOW DOWN, BE SAFE, ENJOY YOUR RIDE
That’s the motto of our new Road Safety page where you will find information on bike safety
and on our speed trailer as well as watch a video on the down side to speeding. We also have
some ideas on how residents can help.
Refuse & Recycling
Trash & Recycling Receptacles – Questions have been raised on the Town’s policy regarding
additional trash or recycling receptacles. Because we went to Single Stream Recycling it allows
most household waste items except for food waste to be recycled. To further encourage
recycling, in 2012 we swapped the standard sizes of both the Green (refuse cart) and the Blue
(recycling cart). Currently, new residents receive one Green refuse cart at the standard size of 65
gallons and one Blue recycling cart at the larger standard size of 95 gallons. Residents cannot
purchase a second Green refuse cart, but those that had two Green refuse carts before the change
are grandfathered. There are a limited number of Blue recycling carts that can be purchased by
residents as a second recycling cart. It is important to state that for every ton of refuse that is
generated, the Town pays $64.58 per ton while conversely we receive $25 per ton in revenue for
generated recycling.
Board of Education
For a Board of Education update, please click here:
http://www.tolland.k12.ct.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=891651&pageId=21303569
Finance
The Director of Finance & Records has passed the Operating and Capital Budgeting portion of
the GFOA Certified Public Finance Officer exam that she took in Windsor on March 18, 2016.
She has passed four tests so far with one more to go!
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The Auditors have begun their preliminary field work during the first week of May. All is going
well so far. The team is pretty much the same except for one new auditor.
We have been closely monitoring what has been going on at the State level regarding the budget
and municipal aid. We will keep you updated as quickly as we receive the information.
We recently implemented a majority of the MUNIS financial software new forms printing
product. We are testing the emailing of direct deposit advices via a secure process to employees.
Once the testing is complete we will roll that feature out and reduce the amount of paper that will
be processed for the advices in the future.
Human Services
Residents may call any of the following Tolland Human Services personnel for more information
about state programs and local initiatives:
Beverly Bellody, M.S., Human Services Director (860) 871-3611
Nancy Taylor Dunn, L.P.C., Assistant Director Human Services (860) 871-3612
Stephanie Mansell, B.S., Human Services Case Manager (860) 871-3615
Fran Weigand, Senior Center Director (860) 870-3725
Rebecca Ellert, Elderly Outreach Case Worker (860) 870-3726
Bridget Joy, Human Services Administrative Secretary (860) 871-3648
Youth Programming
We hope you’ll join us in celebrating TYSCT’s 20th Anniversary!
TYSCT SUMMER MUSICAL
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Performances - Friday & Saturday, July 22 & 23, 2016
Audition Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2016
REGISTRATION/PERMISSION FORM - This program is open to students age 5 through 18;
all participants use the same registration/permission form http://www.tolland.org/sites/tollandct/files/uploads/2016_little_mermaid_registration_form.pdf
Mini-chorus (open to youth age 5 - currently in grade 2)
Junior Chorus (open to youth currently in grades 3-5)
Senior Chorus (open to youth currently in grades 6-12)
AUDITIONS will be held on Tuesday, May 24th; audition registration will begin at 3:00 pm;
auditions are open to students currently in grades 6-12 (you do not have to audition to be in
the Senior Chorus). The audition flyer is posted on the Town website:
http://www.tolland.org/youth-services/files/little-mermaid-audition-flyer
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REHEARSALS are scheduled to begin on Monday, June 20th. A TYSCT Startup Meeting for
PARENTS and all Participants will be held at the start of that rehearsal (6:00 pm; tentative
location is Tolland Congregational Church, 45 Tolland Green).
Rehearsal times: Senior Chorus - 6:00-9:00 pm, Mon.-Thurs.
Junior Chorus – 6:00-7:30 pm, Tues. & Thurs.
Mini Chorus – 6:00-7:15 pm, Tues & Thurs.
During the final week all participants, and the orchestra, will be at every rehearsal, but we’ll try
to let the younger participants leave as soon as they are no longer required on stage.
REGISTRATION FEE
$80 for Tolland/$60 for each additional child in the same family
$95 for non-Tolland residents/$80 for each additional child in the same family.
Watch for press releases about upcoming TYSCT events.
For more information residents may contact Nancy Dunn @ (860) 871-3612
or nancydunn@tolland.org. Please visit us at www.tolland.org.
Assistance Programs
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP/CHAP)
The Department of Social Services has extended the end date for ALL households to apply for
energy assistance to Tuesday, May 31, 2016 regardless of the source of their primary heat. The
Human Services Department will continue to take applications for the 2015/2016 Energy
Assistance Program through May 31st, by appointment only. Tolland residents who are
interested and feel they may be eligible may contact Stephanie Mansell at (860) 871-3615 for
further information; residents may also contact the ACCESS Agency in Willimantic,
(860) 450-7423. Income Guidelines are listed below.
Operation Fuel Emergency Assistance Program - Utilities only
Income Guidelines are listed on the next page.
To qualify for assistance with electric/gas utility, clients must have a shut-off notice or have no
utility service or must need assistance with making a required payment in order to maintain a
payment arrangement. For further information, Tolland residents may contact Nancy Dunn at
(860) 871-3612. We are unable to process walk-in applications.
Operation Fuel Emergency Utility Assistance Program
Tolland residents who meet the income guidelines below may also contact Human Services with
inquiries as to their eligibility for Operation Fuel emergency utility assistance. Human Services
will take applications through June 23, 2016, or until funds are exhausted, for this program
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which helps residents with meeting their utility energy needs. To qualify for electric utility
assistance, households must meet one of the following criteria and meet income guidelines
below:
• has a shut-off notice or
• has no utility service or
• needs assistance to make a required payment in order to maintain a payment arrangement or
• has a past due balance of 30 days or more.
For further information, Tolland residents may contact Nancy Dunn at (860) 871-3612.
Income Guidelines for Connecticut Energy Assistance and Operation Fuel Programs:
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$33,132
Household Income Guidelines - 2015/2016
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$43,327
$53,521
$63,716
$73,910
$84,105
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$86,016
Food Bank
The Food Bank gratefully appreciates donations from individuals, neighborhoods, youth groups,
organizations and businesses. Tolland residents needing to use the Food Bank, may contact the
following staff members: Seniors - contact Rebecca Ellert (860) 870-3726; all other households
contact Stephanie Mansell (860) 871-3615.
Foodshare Mobile Food Pantry
The FoodShare Mobile Food Pantry is available in Tolland on alternate Thursdays, 9:00-9:30 am
in the parking lot adjacent to the United Congregational Church of Tolland, 45 Tolland Green.
Pre-registration and identification are not required. For more information about FoodShare,
residents may contact FOODSHARE at (860) 286-9999 or the UCC Office at (860) 875-4160, or
visit the FOODSHARE website, www.foodshare.org. For the next few months, distribution at
the Tolland site will be on the following dates:
May 12 & 26, June 9 & 23, 2016
Residents participating in the program must bring their own bags.
Renter’s Rebate
Tolland Human Services will be accepting Renter’s Rebate applications from April 1, 2016 to
September 30, 2016. This income-based program provides a one-time payment to renters based
on the rent and utilities paid in 2015.
Recipient or spouse must be 65 years of age or older, or be 50 years of age or older and the
surviving spouse of a renter who at the time of the renter's death had qualified and was entitled to
tax relief provided such spouse was domiciled with such renter at the time of the renter’s death,
or 18 years of age or older and eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits. Must meet
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a one year state residency requirement. Applicants need to provide proof of income and
expenses for 2015.
Household Income Guidelines
Single/widowed applicants
Under $35,200
Married applicants
Under $42,900
To schedule an appointment, please contact Stephanie Mansell at (860) 871-3615 or
Rebecca Ellert at (860) 870-3726.
Fair Housing Notice
Beverly Bellody, Director of Tolland Human Services, serves as the Fair Housing Officer for the
Town of Tolland. The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental and
financing of dwellings, and in other housing related transactions, based on race, color, national
origin, religion, sex, familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents or
legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under the age of 18),
and handicap (disability).
Under the Connecticut Federal Fair Housing Act, it is against the law to deny anyone housing
based on race, color, national origin, sex, ancestry, religion, children or family status, mental or
physical disability, marital status, age (except minors), sexual orientation, or legal source of
income. If you feel your rights have been denied in the equal access to the rental, sale or
financing of residential property, please contact Beverly Bellody at (860) 871-3611, Mon.-Wed.
8:00 am-4:30 pm, Thurs. 8:00 am-7:30 pm, closed on Friday.
For more information you can also contact The Connecticut Fair Housing Center, 221 Main
Street, Hartford, CT 06106, (860) 247-4236, or email at info.@ctfairhousing.org. The
Connecticut Fair Housing Center also has information about foreclosure prevention.
Library
Adult Events
Author Visit - P.W. Catanese of Bolton, the author of nine young adult novels, will make a
return appearance in Tolland on Thursday, May 12th at 6:30 pm to discuss his latest book,
“Donny’s Inferno.” The free talk, to be held in Conference Room A of Tolland Town Hall at 21
Tolland Green, is part of the Tolland Public Library Foundation’s Eaton-Dimock-King Authors
Series. Catanese describes his book as funny, thrilling and fast-paced, with a big dose of urban
fantasy. A boy on the run is rescued from a burning building by a bewitching supernatural being
named Angela Obscura. She takes Donny to the underworld, where he finds a transformation
has taken place, but enemies are trying to restore the underworld to its old, terrible ways. The
talk is free, but registration is required. To register or for more information, call the Tolland
Public Library at (860) 871-3620 or register online at www.tolland.org/library.
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Follow Up Genealogy Presentation at Tolland Town Hall - As a follow up to the popular
Genealogy lecture that was held in January, the Tolland Friends of the Library will again host
Carol Whitmer on Thursday, May 19th from 6:30-8:00 pm in Conference Room A of the Tolland
Town Hall. She will give tips and sources for searching for ancestors such as census and probate
records, as well as internet searches. She suggests that participants bring a four generation
family tree sheet to the presentation, however, it is not required. Please call the Library at
(860) 871-3620 to register for the lecture or register online at www.tolland.org/library by
clicking on the event in the Online Events Calendar.
Ongoing Groups
Join the Friends of the Tolland Public Library for their monthly meeting on Monday, May 2nd at
11:00 am in Conference Room A.
The Cook Book Club will meet on Monday, May 16th at 6:30 pm to discuss breakfast recipes.
The Adult Book Discussion Group will meet on Tuesday, May 17th at 2:00 pm in Conference
Room A to discuss Sudden Sea: The great Hurricane of 1938 by R.A. Scotti.
The Writers’ Workshop will meet on Tuesday, May 17th at 6:00 pm in Conference Room A.
Knitting at Night will meet at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 10th in Conference Room A and on
Tuesday, May 24th in Conference Room A.
Nookless Knitters meet every Friday at 10:00 am in Conference Room A.
Children’s and Young Adult
First grades from Birch Grove Primary School are making a field trip to the library the week
of May 2nd. Classes tour the library with children’s librarian Mrs. Brousseau, and children
receive their first library card before selecting a book to take home! Many thanks to 1st grade
teacher Sandy Gonzalez for coordinating the trips; thanks also to parent chaperones.
A Young Adult Book Discussion for grades 7 and up on the book All These Things I’ve Done,
by Gabrielle Zevin will be held on Thursday, May 5th, from 6 to 7 p.m. Readers may
sign up and reserve a copy of the book at the library circulation desk.
Reading Therapy dogs from Tails of Joy will be at the library in May on: Saturday,
May 21st from 10:15–11:30 am, with Vinny and Michelle, and on Thursday, May 26th from
5:30 to 7:00 pm with Dolly and Julie. Therapy dogs are great for read aloud practice and a shot
of confidence, especially for beginning readers. To reserve time with one of the dogs, please call
the library at (860) 871-3620.
Regularly scheduled story times continue at the library through the end of May. Parents and
caregivers are invited to:
Library/FRC Playgroup for ages 2 to 5, meets on Tuesdays from 10:15–11:15 am;
Preschool Story time for ages 2 to 5, on Wednesdays from 10:15–11:00 am;
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Mother Goose Rhyme Time for babies and toddlers 6–23 months old, meets on
Wednesdays from 11:15–11:45 am.
Memorial Day Pictures To Color - The library will again be offering children in grades 3 and
under a patriotic Memorial Day picture to color. Each child may pick up a prize at the library
desk when the picture is returned for display. Artwork will be on view until Memorial Day;
pictures and prizes are provided by the Tolland Permanent Celebration Committee.
All library children’s programs are free and open to the public.
Planning & Development
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Staff coordinated the submittal of the Wetlands Permit application for the Intermediate
School/Parker Elderly Housing Project. The project was approved by the Inland
Wetlands and Watercourses Commission.
The Department of Transportation met with staff and members of the Historic District
Commission and Historical Society to review updates to the Tolland Green Road plans,
based on the feedback received at the recent public meeting.
Economic development inquiries in the past month include a brewery, a retail plaza and
farm uses.
Staff and a representative from the Conservation Commission met with the Connecticut
Water Company about a potential habitat restoration/drainage project along Lake
Shenipsit. Connecticut Water expressed interest in undertaking a small project, likely
next spring. The details of the project will need to be worked out.
Staff awaits a determination by CT DOT regarding possible road improvements required
along Route 195 to accommodate planned development in the Technology Zone (Gottier
property).
Zoning Enforcement
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Planning & Zoning Commission
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The Commission approved the Erosion and Sediment Control plan for the GroundMounted Solar Photovoltaic Project on town-owned land at 327 South River Road.
On April 25th, the Commission opened the public hearing for amendments for the Tolland
Village Area zone proposed by a potential developer. The hearing is continued to
May 9th.
The Commission approved a request to reduce the size of an existing rear lot at 37
Bennett Drive from 5 acres to 2 acres.
The Commission scheduled a public hearing for a resubdivision at 224 Buff Cap Road to
create one additional lot (two rear lots total). The hearing is scheduled for May 9th.
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Design Advisory Board
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The Design Advisory Board began its review of the proposed amendments to the Tolland
Village Area zoning regulations and will continue that discussion at its May 5th meeting.
Zoning Board of Appeals
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Agricultural Commission
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The Commission held a second Homestead Series workshop on April 20th on raising
Backyard Poultry at the Lodge. The next workshop is May 25th on growing fruits and
berries at 7:00 pm at the Lodge.
The Commission printed a first run of the “Tolland-Grown Products and Agricultural
Services” brochure. The brochure can be found on-line
(http://www.tolland.org/agriculture-commission/files/tolland-grown-business-brochure)
or at Town Hall. The Commission plans to run a second edition in June with more farmrelated businesses added.
The Commission’s Facebook page is up and running. Find them at “Support Tolland
Agriculture”.
Conservation Commission
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The Commission submitted a Letter of Intent to apply for a grant to acquire property for
open space preservation. Letters will be screened with some invited to submit a full grant
application. If the town is selected, the Land Acquisition Advisory Committee would
then review the subject property. The grant program is administered through Audubon
Connecticut, with funding from aquatic resource compensatory mitigation required by the
Department of the Army authorizations.
The Tolland Conservation Corps began their spring trail and maintenance work.
The Commission reviewed the 2015 End-of-Year Property Stewards Report, which
showed that stewards provided 573 person hours.
The Commission discussed logging operations in town and will forward a request to the
Planning and Zoning Commission to examine this matter, with a particular concern about
clearing that occurs right to the property line.
Three new Conservation Area signs were delivered and are ready for installation.
The Commission continues to review property boundaries and have identified an
additional encroachment. Staff has notified the property owner of such encroachment.
The Commission discussed the continuing issue of illegal ATV use on properties.
Town Engineer
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Route 195 Reconstruction: Attended April progress meeting and coordinated water main
relocation to maintain adequate cover with CT DOT, consulting engineer and general
contractor.
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Completed CBYD mark outs with various departments and utilities.
Continued GIS documentation of sanitary sewer information to support streamlining
CBYD notification process.
WPCA
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Regular Meeting 4/19/16 – Discussed review of sanitary sewer system by Woodward and
Curran and reviewed current budget.
Received partial reimbursement payment from CT DOT for manholes raised on Routes
30 and 74.
Marked remaining manholes to be raised on Route 74 and Route 30 in coordination with
contractor.
Tolland Water Commission
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Inland Wetlands Commission
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Regular meeting 4/7/16 – Permit IWC #617 and Permit IWC #618 received.
Regular meeting 4/21/16 – Informal discussion with Developers for the Tolland Village
Area (Merrow Road).
o Permit IWC #617 approved – 96-104 Old Post Road – Request to allow
construction of a 24-foot busway, expansion of one parking lot, reconfiguration of
two existing parking lots, moving a playscape and new walkways within the
upland review area.
o Permit IWC #616 approved – 224 Buff Cap Road – Re-subdivision of existing
28.75 acre parcel into 2 lots with construction of a driveway within the upland
review area. IWC #593 – 131 Mountain Spring Road – Stabilize fill adjacent to
driveway and remove material stored on site.
o IWC #593 – permit reviewed, incomplete, not accepted by IWC - 131 Mountain
Spring Road – Stabilize fill adjacent to driveway and remove material stored on
site.
Building Department - James Paquin, Bldg. Official & Patricia Files, Admin. Sec. (860) 871-3601
Town Projects
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The Building Department is busy with issuing permits and performing inspections
o Continued success closing out old, open permits.
o Daily interaction with various departments to better the Town, as a whole.
o Answered counter and phone questions from residents, contractors and realtors.
Solar permits issued this month: 1.
Calls from Fire Department: 1 total, 1 after hours
o Temporary order to close due to lack of egress.
Work without permits: 2 cited, obtained full compliance.
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Participated in TARG, Development and Staff meetings.
Continual work on the Library expansion and elevator project
o Building Official is the Clerk of the Works for this project.
o Conducted multiple inspections for this project.
Participated in numerous discussions regarding blighted properties and junk cars
o Building Official is a member of the Blight Committee.
o Attended one after-hours Blight Committee meeting.
o Inspected 5 properties for alleged blight.
Attended continuing education classes, as required by State Statute.
Building Department is the primary contact for all Special Event Permits
o Two applications processed.
Assisted the Zoning Enforcement Officer with field inspections.
Assisted the Zoning Enforcement Officer with illegal sign enforcement.
Commercial
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Consultation, plan review and inspection with the Fire Marshal regarding:
o All commercial new construction and remodeling.
o Commercial C.O.’s.
o Change of use requests.
o Special Event permits.
o All propane tanks installed.
Conducted numerous inspections with Fire Marshal DaBica, utilizing a “team approach”
to better obtain compliance and enforce life-safety codes and regulations
o The Fire Marshal’s scheduled office hours in the Development Office are proving
to be beneficial.
One commercial Abatement Order issued
o Full compliance achieved.
The Summary Building Report for April is attached.
Public Safety
The Department’s activity level and call volume continue to run high as April was a busy month.
Director Littell participated in several meetings with members of the State Police and Trooper
Dan McCarthy working towards organizing a public presentation/conversation concerning the
increased drug usage we are currently facing in town.
The department continues to develop our Public Eye database and held several training classes
for both career and volunteer staff. PublicEye is a software product that provides collaboration,
situational awareness, data fusion and many operational tools for emergency responders.
The annual federally mandated DOT safety inspections of our fleet have begun. These
inspections are conducted by a certified contractor independent of Town resources in order to
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deliver an impartial result. These inspections will take place over the next several months and
continue until all apparatus has been inspected.
The Department’s annual Hurst Tool & Equipment Inspection was conducted this month. We
are pleased to report that our equipment passed without incurring any costly repairs or mandated
replacement of equipment. Only minor repairs and adjustments were needed. Hurst equipment
and tools commonly referred to as the “Jaws of Life”, are hydraulic rescue equipment and tools
used to extricate victims from the twisted wreckage of a motor vehicle crash.
The Department trialed several multi-gas detection meters from a potential new vendor.
On April 26, 2016 Director Littell along with a few other members of the Department met with a
representative from the Higgins Corporation to discuss our current identification badge system
software program. Information was received about the necessary system upgrades and potential
modernizations needed in order to bring our identification system more in line with today’s
equipment and standards.
Animal Control
In the month of April the Animal Control Department answered 77 calls/complaints during
regular & after work hours.
The calls described below are a sampling of the complaints investigated & current projects/
events:
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Officers continue to use the Town of Tolland Animal Control Facebook Page (which now
has 2,534 “likes”) to advertise missing and found animals, animals for adoption and to
keep residents informed of any on-going animal related events.
Officers continue to receive calls for sick/injured wildlife. None had direct contact with
residents or pets and therefore were not tested.
An injured baby squirrel was found in a container in front of the office door at the dog
pound. ACO Binheimer was able to bottle feed the critter until he could be taken to Safe
Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Granby, CT.
Officers received several calls for roaming dogs. All dogs were returned to their owners.
The Department has been planning for the upcoming low-cost rabies clinic which will be
held on May 14, 2016 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Station 240, the Rhodes Road
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firehouse. A new sponsor was sought resulting in the vaccination fee being reduced by
50%! NECTAR or North Eastern Connecticut Animal Rescue is this year’s sponsor and
will provide vaccinations at only $10 (cash) per animal. Dr. Morey of Tolland’s Fenton
River Veterinary Hospital will be administering the vaccinations. Additional information
can be found on our website.
The Department is planning a community-wide Pet First-Aid and CPR class. This class
will be held June 4, 2016 at the Tolland Fire Training Center located at 191 Merrow Road.
Registration is open to anyone with an interest, however, advance registration and prepayment is required to reserve a seat. Additional info can be found on our website.
Officers are continuing to conduct the annual door-to-door Unlicensed Dog survey by
visiting 20% of Town residences which do not already own a licensed dog. To date,
approximately 280 of the required minimum 597 residences have been visited and 19
unlicensed dogs have been discovered. This annual survey is part of a Connecticut
Department of Agriculture program initiative which once completed allows the Town to
keep an additional 10% of the dog licensing fees collected during the year.
ACO Binheimer investigated one dog bite to a person. The dog is currently under
quarantine and the victim is recovering.
On April 30th, Officers’ Binheimer and LaPointe attended “Technical Large Animal
Training” class held by CTSART Region 4.
Activity
Complaints Received
Complaints Investigated
Animals Impounded
Animals Redeemed
Ads Placed
Animals Sold
Animals Euthanized
Notices to License
Infractions Issued
Animals on Hand End of Month
Animal Bites Reported (Human)
Animal Bites Reported (Animal)
Deceased Animals on Roadways
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Year to
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Last Year
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Last Year
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Emergency Management
The Director of Emergency Management constantly monitors weather-related and other events
through WebEOC.
Six Tolland CERT 40 members completed their CPR/AED and First-Aid certification training
modules. These classes were held on April 20th and April 23rd and were taught using in-house
instructors. Thank you to Tolland Fire Department’s Captain Don Corne and Lieutenant Bernie
Hoffman for conducting these classes.
Fire Department
The Fire Department conducted four regular training sessions and one business meeting during
the month of April.
Former Public Safety Officer Jason Wellings whose resignation from his Town position was
effective April 1, 2016, has since resigned as Tolland Fire Department’s Deputy Chief of
Professional Development. Initially it was reported that Deputy Chief Wellings would continue
with his volunteer service but unfortunately he has resigned from the Department altogether.
With his resignation the Department will be looking into restructuring its training program. We
thank him again for his service to both the Town of Tolland and to the Tolland Fire Department
and wish him all the best in his new position.
On April 6, 2016, Tolland Fire Department joined the rest of the state in welcoming the UCONN
Women’s Basketball team back home. A few pieces of apparatus were set up in front of Station
240 with flashing lights to help well-wishers congratulate the team as they passed through Town.
Fire Department
Performance Data
Fire
Medical
Hazardous Materials
Vehicle Accidents
Other Emergency/Service Calls
Interstate 84 (all call types)
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Career Calls
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Volunteer Calls
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Fire Marshal
The Fire Marshal’s Office conducted several inspections and participated in mandatory
Continuing Education Unit training classes. The following is a summary report of significant
activity for the month of April the Fire Marshal’s Office has participated in:
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Propane tank installation inspections.
Propane tank installations follow-up to include tank removal, existing pipe nonconformance.
Daily review and approval of permits.
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Information sharing with insurance companies referencing fire suppression capabilities
and underground water supply capabilities.
Reviewed Fire Alarm System certifications for several private business sites.
Inspected local restaurants for liquor permit approval.
Investigated fires, gas leaks, complaints and prepared reports as required.
Assisted with Fire Department emergencies outside scope of normal work.
Provided accommodations for inspections outside regular work hours.
Participated in school Fire Alarm and Lock Down drills.
Plan review and oversight for Library expansion.
Participated in construction inspections and meetings.
Fire investigations as required.
Completed assignments as directed by management.
Stayed up-to-date with current trends relating to school violence and threat assessment.
Reviewed plan changes and updates for Library project.
Re-inspected replacement of failed fire alarm system at First Congregational Church.
Significant time spent on four serious loss fire investigations.
Completed remaining inspections at Ivy Woods apartments.
Training for underground tank installations.
Blasting permit and oversight.
Inspected 14 business and assembly facilities. Follow ups will be required on most.
Worked with school management to correct some fire code violations.
Tolland Alert
There were no activations of Tolland Alert in April. The @TollandAlert Twitter account now
has 1,345 followers.
Public Works
After the winter, an evaluation of different areas in Town has shown that we need to change the
schedule for the roads that were due to be resurfaced. Several roads such as Carol Drive, Stuart
Drive, Glenn Drive and Sherry Circle have suffered severe damage and these streets need to be
moved up to the top of the list for this year. We have also seen extreme deterioration on
Maplewood Drive as well. These roads have areas that have completely failed and need
complete restoration. We are pushing the proposed repaving of Anthony Road off for another
season but will address some of the deteriorated shoulder concerns during this construction
season.
Cross Farms/Adam’s Adventure – Town forces have completed the drainage work at the Park
and are preparing the site for paving those areas affected by the drainage work. The wooden post
and beam rail is scheduled for the week of 5/2/16. Once that is in place, our Contractor will
return and curb the parking lot. We will then complete the site work in anticipation of the final
paving. After the paving is complete, we will have the site striped with the appropriate areas for
handicap parking and regular parking stalls.
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Midland Drive has been paved with a base course and curbed. Our crews are backfilling the
curbing which will then receive the final course of pavement.
Sharon Drive – Resident at 56 Sharon Drive has e-mailed the DPW several times and stopped in
once about on-going trespassing issues alongside their property. This parcel belongs to the
Town, it is not a designated park nor does it fall under the stewardship of the Conservation
Commission so there appears to be a void as to who has any responsibility. The State Troopers
can’t enforce No Trespassing unless it’s posted. Planning feels that the Town Council has to
authorize the posting and then the Troopers can respond to the calls about the issues. At this
point, the State Troopers are notifying the resident that if any activities are taking place after
dark then they are to call them directly.
Recreation
The Recreation Department is gearing up for its busy season. We are currently planning, hiring,
and organizing for summer camp, aquatics, youth sports, youth programs and adult
programming. Summer camp registration is on-going.
Our adult softball leagues will be starting the week of May 8th. Games are played at Crandall’s
Park Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. We have eight teams this year.
We are offering a few new programs this upcoming summer. One of our new classes is a disc
golf camp. This camp will last for one week and participants will learn the game of disc golf and
play a few rounds as well.
The Pavilion at Crandall Park is open and available for rental. We had our first rental on
April 30, 2016 and many other dates have been reserved.
I am currently working with a small committee to plan the Annual Celebrate Tolland Event. The
event is scheduled for September 17, 2016.
The Cross Farms Concession Stand opened for the season on Saturday, April 30th. It was a huge
success, selling out of almost our entire product for the day. We sold over 140 steamed hotdogs!
The summer addition of our Town Wide Newsletter is scheduled to be mailed out the week of
May 16th.
The Lodge continues to be rented every weekend.
Tax Office
Revenue collections as of April 30, 2016 are consistent with fiscal year 2014-2015. The actual
current year collections minus refunds are 98.79% of the adjusted collectible amount as
compared to 98.75% last year for the same time frame.
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The Tax Office is in the process of updating address changes and bank codes on the
October 1, 2015 Grand List for the July 1, 2016 tax bill mailing.
Intent to Lien Notices were sent to all delinquent 2014 GL real estate accounts in April and Liens
will be filed on the land records this month. After Liens are filed, Delinquent Statements will be
mailed for Real Estate delinquencies. The State Marshal continues to collect on Warrants for
Motor Vehicle and Personal Property tax bills.
Attorney Adam Cohen continues to pursue payment on the following severely delinquent
accounts; 46 Baxter Street, 44 Buff Cap Road, 298 Crystal Lake Road, 112 Anthony Road and
56 Apple Road. After the title searches are complete, the date for the tax sale can be set and is
expected to be held in July.
Town Clerk
•
The Town Clerk’s Office continues promoting customer awareness of our new ability to
receive, process and return land records electronically. Documents can be processed the
same day, eliminating the costs of postage, labor and express mail expenses. The
customers are able to keep all original documents in their possession and payments are
securely deposited in the Town’s account. Recording information is instantly transmitted
back to the customers reducing the amount of calls received in our office requesting that
information.
In addition to being a convenience to our customers, Tolland is realizing some costs
savings by offering this service. Connecticut is one of three states which do not utilize
the county system for filing land records. As such, we often receive documents for the
rest of the towns within Tolland County. Electronic documents can be rejected
electronically without incurring postage and labor costs.
During the month of April, we processed 26 electronic land record filings which
represent 17% of filings for the month.
•
Our Office issued 97 absentee ballots for the presidential preference primary which was
held on April 26, 2016 and 35 absentee ballots for the May 3, 2016 budget referendum.
•
The Town Clerk attended training at the Secretary of the State’s office regarding their
new election management software, attended an Adobe Pro software class at MCC and
earned continuing education credits attending the Connecticut Town Clerks Association
Conference.
•
The statistical report for the month of April is attached.
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Troop C Activity for Tolland
Monthly Police Services – attached is the report for March 2016. The report represents statistics
on accidents, criminal investigations, burglaries, larcenies, DUIs, traffic citations, etc.
Other Business
(a)
(b)
Meetings Calendar: Attached is a calendar of upcoming Town meetings and events.
Monthly/Quarterly Reports: Senior Center Newsletter for April.
OTHER BUSINESS TO BE ANNOUNCED AS WARRANTED
SRW/ltb
Attachments
The Town of Tolland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
www.tolland.org
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SUMMARY BUILDING REPORT - FISCAL YEAR
April-2016
Permits Issued
This Month
Single Family Dwelling
0
Foundation (included in single family)
0
Commercial/Industrial
1
Municipal
0
Addition
0
Garage
1
Deck/Porch
1
Roofing/Siding/Windows
16
Swimming Pool
3
Wood/Pellet Stove
2
Sheds/Barns
1
Zoning Permit Only
1
Solar
1
Interior Renovation
4
Hot Tub
0
Misc/Repair
6
Total
37
Electric
18
Plumbing
8
Mechanical
13
Total
39
Grand Total Permits
76
Submitted Building Fees *
$19,955.26
Submitted Zoning Fees **
$525.00
Construction Value
$726,527.00
Certs of Occup (New Structure)
1
Old Open Permits-Closed
54
Inspections
88
*Fees based on Date Submitted (starting May 2015)
**New Category
$10
permits
4
3
2
9
Last Month
Year to Date
2
0
1
0
1
1
3
10
3
2
0
1
5
6
0
4
39
25
7
9
41
80
$24,220.00
$900.00
$1,192,862.97
1
33
98
8
2
17
8
12
7
18
150
12
27
21
37
43
44
1
47
454
232
53
172
457
911
$161,255.04
$4,825.00
$7,773,121.68
15
322
1167
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This Month
Last Year
Last Year to
Date
3
1
2
0
0
1
7
19
0
1
3
0
6
5
0
4
52
14
7
9
30
82
$24,105.00
16
1
19
4
8
11
28
92
8
57
14
29
57
46
1
97
488
237
69
130
436
924
$217,878.86
$1,459,657.13
0
380
105
$13,254,656.40
13
2181
1227
TOWN CLERK'S MONTHLY REPORT 2015-2016
NUMBER OF
EVENTS
DESCRIPTION
RECORDINGS
Land Records
Maps
EVENTS RECORDED
Births
Marriages
Deaths
Liquor Licenses
Veteran's Discharges
Notaries Filed
Trade Names
LICENSES ISSUED
Peddler Permits
Dogs/Kennels/Transfers
Marriages
Sports
April
April
TOTALS
TOTALS
2016
2015
YEAR-TO-DATE
PRIOR YR-TO-DATE
FY 2015/2016
FY 2014/2015
148
3
152
1
2040
29
2084
45
9
3
6
2
0
4
1
7
3
10
1
3
3
8
47
73
115
7
18
37
30
63
65
113
12
23
29
42
0
18/0/0
2
43
0
36/0/0
2
77
4
688/0/5
41
213
1
726/1/10
31
216
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TOWN CLERK'S MONTHLY REPORT 2015-2016
REVENUE
April
April
YEAR-TO-DATE
YEAR-TO-DATE
2016
2015
FY 2015/2016
FY 2014/2015
RECORDING FEES
3,884
4,694
59,702
58,125
CONVEYANCE TAX
6,597
4,230
105,700
96,322
TC PRESERVATION
378
280
5,042
4,804
TOWN PRESERVATION
327
330
4,383
4,521
1,038
727
9,316
8,246
624
1,336
14,259
14,668
12,848
11,597
198,402
186,686
COPIES
MISCELLANEOUS/FEES
(Sports, Dogs, Notary, Vitals)
TOTALS
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MAY/JUNE 2016
Friends of the Tolland Public Library
May 2, 2016, 11:00 AM
Conference Room A
Town Council
May 10, 2016, 7:30 PM
Council Chambers
Agriculture Commission
May 2, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room B
Board of Education
May 11, 2016, 7:30 PM
Council Chambers
BUDGET REFERENDUM DAY
May 3, 2016, 6:00 AM
Tolland Recreation Center & Senior Center
Conservation Commission
May 12, 2016, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
Economic Development Commission
May 4, 2016, 7:30 AM
Council Chambers
Technology Advisory Board
May 12, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room B
TECDC
May 5, 2016, 7:30 AM
Council Chambers
Republican Town Committee
May 12, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room C
Town Council Chairman Hour
May 5, 2016, 6:00 PM
6th Floor Small Conference Room
Tolland Water Commission
May 16, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room C
Design Advisory Board
May 5, 2016, 7:00 PM
Fire Training Center
BUDGET REFERENDUM DAY
May 17, 2016, 6:00 AM
Tolland Recreation Center & Senior Center
Inland Wetlands Commission
May 5, 2016, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
Water Pollution Control Authority
May 17, 2016, 6:00 PM
Conference Room C
Democratic Town Committee
May 5, 2016, 7:30 PM
Tolland Recreation Center
Democratic Town Convention
May 17, 2016, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
Planning & Zoning Commission
May 9, 2016, 7:00 PM
THS Auditorium
Tolland Housing Authority
May 18, 2016, 9:00 AM
763 Tolland Stage Road
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
May 9, 2016, 7:30 PM
Tolland Recreation Center
Historic District Commission
May 18, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room C
Permanent Celebration Committee
May 10, 2016, 7:00 PM
Tolland Recreation Center
Blight Committee
May 18, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room B
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Democratic Caucus
May 19, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room C
Blight Committee
June 1, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room B
Republican Town Committee
May 19, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room B
TECDC
June 2, 2016, 7:30 AM
Conference Room B
Inland Wetlands Commission
May 19, 2016, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
Town Council Chairman Hour
June 2, 2016, 6:00 PM
6th Floor Small Conference Room
Permanent Celebration Committee
May 19, 2016, 7:00 PM
Tolland Recreation Center
Inland Wetlands Commission
June 2, 2016, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
Veteran's Recognition Commission
May 19, 2016, 7:00 PM
6th Floor Small Conference Room
Design Advisory Board
June 2, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room C
Planning & Zoning Commission
May 23, 2016, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
Democratic Town Committee
June 2, 2016, 7:30 PM
Tolland Recreation Center
Town Council
May 24, 2016, 7:30 PM
Council Chambers
Friends of the Tolland Public Library
June 6, 2016, 11:00 AM
Conference Room A
Board of Education
May 25, 2016, 7:30 PM
Council Chambers
Agriculture Commission
June 6, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room B
Conservation Commission
May 26, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room B
Board of Education
June 8, 2016, 7:30 PM
Council Chambers
Zoning Board of Appeals
May 26, 2016, 7:30 PM
Council Chambers
Conservation Committee
June 9, 2016, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
Memorial Day Holiday
May 30, 2016
Town Offices Closed
Technology Advisory Board
June 9, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room B
Economic Development Commission
June 1, 2016, 7:30 AM
Council Chambers
Republican Town Committee
June 9, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room C
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Tolland Public Library Foundation
June 13, 2016, 12:00 PM
Conference Room A
Planning & Zoning Commission
June 13, 2016, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
June 13, 2016, 7:30 PM
Tolland Recreation Center
Town Council
June 14, 2016, 7:30 PM
Council Chambers
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MAY 2016
Senior
Happenings
Dedicated to Tolland’s Senior Citizens
Hi Folks!!
Whew!! Oh what a night! Our 27th Annual Variety Show was a huge success.
The auditorium was packed, and what a great audience we had! Backstage was buzzing with
“youthful energy” from the sound/lighting crew to all the little dancers. There was “senior energy”
on fire as well, with The Notables belting it out! I do feel a sense of relief now that it’s over, especially to see what a huge success it was. I’m filled with gratitude for all the entertainers who so willingly
stepped up to the plate with their talent and asked nothing in return. As this is our biggest fundraiser, the response was overwhelming. Our Stage Manager, Rebecca, is very heavily relied upon to keep
things moving. Thanks to all of you who sold tickets to all your neighbors, friends and family. My
thanks, Barbara Stone, for taking charge of the ticket sales and all the “behind the scenes” work you
do handling that!! With Irene and Joan at your side the night of the show selling tickets, you obviously know how to “work it”. Kudos to The Notables, and Rosemary and Mark for your dedication and
hard work to create such harmonies and share your love for music. I would be remiss if I didn’t thank
Chris Gayson and Frank Howd for always being our competent videographers! Of course where
would we be without Reverend Hannah Howe, our Master of Ceremonies. She makes the time in between acts so enjoyable sometimes we think we are spending time with an old friend. To sum things
up, everyone plays a part in this, whether you work behind the scenes or show up to support your
senior community and sit back to enjoy the show. My heart is full.
I want to wish a very Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers out there. Also, don’t forget our town’s
annual Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 29th at 1 pm. It’s just another opportunity to come
together to celebrate those we hold in our memories, and those we still have with us.
Remember we are closed on Monday, May 30th. Check the calendar for all events and activities.
See you at the center!
Fran
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May Birthdays ...
Happy Birthday!!
Irene Surdel
Peg Aiudi
Diana Terban
Ellen Hardy
Andreas Schadt
Sunny Nicoletta
John Hutton
Barbara Lemek
5/6
5/8
5/9
5/10
5/11
5/11
5/13
5/17
Juanita Nelson
Tomi Kowalski
Sandra Stark
Carol Ingraham
Marion Moore
Alexandra Tsidridis
Peter Piwoski
Louise Piwoski
Thinking of You!!
Lena Cressotti Kathy Dovhan Richard Carlson
Prudence Shifley
Irene Mantlik
A special hello to all our friends at
Fox Hill, Vernon Manor and Woodlake.
Health and Wellness
Exercise: Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.
Yoga: Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m.
Tai Chi: Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
Foot Care
Thursday, May 19th
(please call 860-870-3730 for an appointment) $29.00 fee
Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar
Monday, May 16th from 10 am—11:30 am
Lunch
Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:00 noon, $4.00 per lunch
Our Birthday Party Lunch will be on May 26th
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5/17
5/18
5/26
5/26
5/27
5/27
5/28
5/29
A Note About Outreach Activities
Rebecca Ellert, Elderly Outreach Caseworker
Greetings on this beautiful Spring Day!
I’m still on a high after the completely exhilarating Variety Show last Friday night. There was so very
much going on backstage and I was running on high octane the entire evening. It was such a blast performing with my family as well. The audience was so receptive to all of the talent, and I do believe the
auditorium was almost full! What a great job Fran did – again – kudos to her and the way she just draws
people in with her love! Great job Fran!
I’d like to share with you some information I came across last week. It comes from a circular that we receive here at the center periodically, called New LifeStyles – The Source for Senior Living which had an article that tells what questions you should ask when choosing community care. I’d like to share some of
these with you, because if you’re anything like me, you walk out of the conversation and say “ Shoot!
Why didn’t I ask that question!” So here we go…
What levels of care do they offer?
Do they accept Medicare or Medicaid? (I can explain the difference to you)
Are there any restrictions on the type of residents they admit to their practice or facility?
What is provided for in the basic daily rate?
What services cost extra?
Is there a volunteer program?
This article recommends you visit the facility and try to observe the following: Is there adequate staff?
See if the residents look clean and are in clean clothes. Observe if the staff members are kind and responsive when they talk to the residents.
How is the food? Ask a resident how it tastes. Is it hot? How about the portion? Are the residents
helped with eating when required?
Are there any activity programs with a full-time activity director? Are these activities posted where all
can see them? Is there something for the resident to do when confined to her/his room?
Based on the above questions and answers, your choice of a care community should include the following:
Good visible resident care
Convenient location
Friendly, competent staff
Good food, well prepared and attractively served
Clean, free of unpleasant odors
Many times when there’s a need for a skilled nursing facility, decisions have to be made quickly. It may
be a good idea to visit these facilities before the need for one arises. Then you’ll have a knowledge based
on experience rather than hearsay.
We have a number of New LifeStyles magazines available, full of helpful information. Swing by and grab
one, but grab some lunch first (if its Monday or Wednesday).
Happy May –
Peace, Rebecca
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FOODSHARE MOBILE FOOD PANTRY
The FoodShare Mobile Food Pantry is available in Tolland on alternate
Thursdays, 9-9:30 a.m. in the parking lot adjacent to the United Congregational Church of Tolland, 45 Tolland Green. Pre-registration and
identification are not required. For more information about FoodShare,
residents may contact FOODSHARE at (860) 286-9999 or the UCC office at (860) 875-4160, or visit
the FOODSHARE website, www.foodshare.org. For the next few months, distribution at the Tolland
site will be on the following dates:
Spring dates are:
May 12 & 26
June 9 & 23
Residents participating in the program must bring their own bags.
Need Help With Food?
Find Out If You Are Eligible for
(formerly known as Food Stamps)
Did you know… you may qualify for SNAP even if:
you own a home ◊ you are working full or part-time
◊ you have retirement income ◊ you have a car ◊ you are living with others
Household Size/ Maximum Monthly Income Guidelines for SNAP
You may qualify if you
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
meet these SNAP
$1,815
$2,456
$3,098
$3,739
$4,380
$5,022
higher
income guidelines:
Foodshare will be offering SNAP eligibility screening and application assistance at the
United Congregational Church of Tolland (in the church office), 45 Tolland Green, Tolland, CT
By Appointment from 10:00 am—12:00 pm
on the following Saturdays:
May 21, 2016
June 18, 2016
BIRTHDAY PARTY LUNCH
It is typically held on the last Thursday of the month at noon. Here are
the guidelines to participate:



By Reservation Only-we cannot accept walk-ins
Put your name on the sign up sheet by the Tuesday before the event and
payment is required at that time ($4)
If you need to cancel, please call 860-870-3730.
Next Birthday Party Lunch for May is May 26
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MAY 2016
SUNDAY
1
8
15
MONDAY
Adult Coloring
Billiards
Book Club
Cards
Chorus
Computer Lab
Crafts
THURSDAY
4
5
FRIDAY
3
LUNCH
CHORUS
SOCIAL
MEDITATION
EXERCISE
LUNCH
TAI CHI
KNITTING GROUP
PING PONG
QUILTING
ADULT COLORIING MEN’S BILLIARDS DOMINOES
Budget Referendum CRAFTS
6:00 am—8:00 pm
CARDS
YOGA
BILLIARDS:
9
10
11
13
LUNCH
CHORUS
SOCIAL
MEDITATION
EXERCISE
KNITTING GROUP
PEN & TELL
LUNCH
PING PONG
TAI CHI
QUILTING
MEN’S BILLIARDS DOMINOES
CRAFTS
CARDS
YOGA
BILLIARDS:
16
17
18
20
LUNCH
CHORUS
SOCIAL
MEDITATION
EXERCISE
KNITTING GROUP
ADULT COLORING
LUNCH
PING PONG
23
24
25
LUNCH
CHORUS
SOCIAL
MEDITATION
BOOK CLUB
EXERCISE
KNITTING GROUP
PEN & TELL
NO LUNCH
PING PONG
30
31
10 :00 – 11:30 am
29
WEDNESDAY
2
BLOOD
PRESSURE
22
TUESDAY
CLOSED
6
SATURDAY
7
MEN & WOMEN
PAINTING
12
14
MEN & WOMEN
PAINTING
19
21
COMP LAB
BILLIARDS:
MEN & WOMEN
TAI CHI
PAINTING
MEN’S BILLIARDS QUILTING
Budget Referendum CRAFTS
DOMINOES
6:00 am—8:00 pm
CARDS
FOOT CARE
(CALL FOR APPT.)
YOGA
26
************
Please
see
activity times
below
************
EXERCISE
KNITTING GROUP
ADULT COLORING
1:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
27
COMP LAB
TAI CHI
MEN’S BILLIARDS QUILTING
CRAFTS
DOMINOES
CARDS
Birthday Party
YOGA
Lunch 12 pm
Dominoes
1:00 p.m.
Exercise
9:00 a.m.
Knitting Group
9:30 a.m.
Lunch
12:00 p.m.
Meditation
1:30 pm
Painting
9:00 a.m.
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28
BILLIARDS:
MEN & WOMEN
PAINTING
ALL PROGRAMS ARE
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WITHOUT NOTICE
AT THE DISCRETION
OF THE DIRECTOR
Pen & Tell
Ping Pong
Quilting Group
Social
Tai Chi
Yoga
1:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
2:30 p.m.
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Senior Center Trips for 2016
June 16th
July 7th
August 9th
October 12th
December 6th
St. Clements Castle, Portland, CT-$80
Westchester Dinner Theater-Happy Days-$101
CT River Cruise, Hadley, MA—Lobster/Lunch-$78
Krucker’s—Octoberfest lunch/entertainment-$89
Newport Playhouse—Nana’s Naughty Knickers-$90
SENIOR CENTER
OVERNIGHT TRIP
September 20-22, 2016
SIGHT AND SOUND Theatre –
production of “Samson” 3 day/2 night trip to Pennsylvania
$383 per person (double occupancy)
Senior Center Book Club
Selections for 2016
May 23, 2016
THE HOUSE WE GREW UP IN by Lisa Jewell
Book Club meets the fourth Monday of the month at 1:00pm
Date may change if Monday is a holiday
(please check calendar)
Book Club will not meet in December, June, July and August
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Senior Center Activities
Adult Coloring - held every other Tuesday from 1:00—2:30 p.m.
Billiards - men meet on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Women and men meet
every Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Open tables for women and men as
long as there is no conflict with another activity.
Birthday Party Lunch - held once a month to celebrate all those who have had a birthday
during that month. This special event is by reservation only and is held at 12:00 p.m. un
less otherwise noted, and the cost is $4.00
Book Club - book discussion is held on the fourth Monday of the month, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Cards - join us for a game of cards every Wednesday, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Chorus - the “Note-ables” meet every Monday morning, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Computer Lab - learn how to use a computer on Thursday mornings, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Crafts - every Wednesday morning, 10:00-11:30 a.m. - You may bring a craft of your own
choice, such as knitting, crocheting, etc. or you may participate in making center
pieces for our Birthday Party Lunches.
Dominoes - held every Thursday, 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Exercise - Tuesday mornings, 9:00-10:00 a.m. - This is a stretch and balance, low-impact class
Intergenerational Programs - programs that include the young people in Tolland
Knitting Group - work on knitting projects on Tuesday mornings, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Lunch Box Cafe - every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 noon, lunch is served. The cost
Is $4.00 per meal and the menu varies.
Meditation - held every Monday afternoon, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Painting – Water color painting class– every Friday 9:30 a.m.
Pen & Tell - a creative writing class held every other Tuesday, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Ping Pong - come over to the Senior Center for a game on Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Quilting Group - meets on Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Social - every Monday at 11:30 a.m. - Join us and share a special visit with one another
Tai Chi Class - a gentle exercise class held on Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Yoga– every Wednesday at 2:30pm
All Programs are subject to change without notice at the discretion of the Director.
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Dedicated to
Tolland Senior
Citizens
Tolland Senior Center
674 Tolland Stage Rd
P.O. Box 159
Tolland, CT, 06084
Phone: 860-870-3730
Monday-Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - noon
New Members
and drop-ins are
always welcome.
Check the Calendar
MAY
Tolland Human Services Department
Senior Center Director: Fran Weigand, 860-870-3725
Elderly Outreach Caseworker: Rebecca Ellert, 860-870-3726
Newsletter Editors: Fran Weigand, Rebecca Ellert
Human Services Director: Beverly Bellody, 860-871-3611
Assistant Director of Human Services: Nancy Dunn, 860-871-3612
Human Services Case Manager: Stephanie Mansell, 860-871-3615
Human Services Administrative Assistant: Bridget Joy, 860-871-3648
Please visit us on the Tolland website at www.tolland.org
HOCKANUM VALLEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL
DIAL-A-RIDE PROGRAM
860-870-7940
Tolland residents who are at least 60 years of age or disabled adults (18 to 60
years of age) are qualified for the Dial-a-Ride service. Transportation is provided
between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday excluding holidays. Dial-aRide travels to all locations in Vernon, Ellington and Tolland including medical appointments, shopping, social and recreational. Whenever possible grocery and
other shopping trips are provided on a group basis. They also go to Manchester
on Mondays and Thursdays and Tamarack in South Windsor on the first and third
Thursday for doctor’s appointments only.
In order to continue to provide reliable safe transportation to
the Tri Town area, a $2.00 donation will be needed when
boarding the van on each trip. Round trip costs $4.00. You
must have the exact amount as the drivers will not have
change. To make reservations, call 860-870-7940, Monday Friday between 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Closed for lunch 12:301:30 pm). Reservations can be made in advance, on a first come first serve basis.
The minimum amount of time to make a reservation is one week in advance of
the appointment.
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