february 2016

TOWN OF TOLLAND
REPORT OF THE TOWN MANAGER
Steven R. Werbner
Town Manager
February 9, 2016
Assessor
As required by State Statutes, the 2015 Grand List has been completed. The Town Clerk’s
Office received the signed list on 01/28/2016. The net taxable list before the Board of
Assessment Appeals is $1,265,008,557. This represents a net increase of $9,777,219 or .78%.
This increase in the Grand List will result in an increase of $319,745.05 in actual tax dollars
generated based on the current mill rate of .03336 for Real Estate and Personal Property and .032
for Motor Vehicles is this first year of a statewide mill rate.
The 2015 real estate net assessments of $1,107,241,732 increased by $2,700,533 or .24%. The
total number of real estate remained unchanged at 6,064 with several additions and subtractions.
Real estate comprises 88% of the Grand List. The residential portion is 79.4% with commercial
and industrial properties at 8.6%.
The net assessment of vehicles registered in Tolland is $127,526,210. This represents an
increase in value of $6,061,910 or 5%. The total numbers of listed vehicles increased by 74; we
had over 900 new vehicles come on to the list which shows that there were a lot of upgrades
through purchase or lease. With the update to the DMV software and the unreliability of data,
the Assessor’s Office went through the list very carefully and found value in underpriced trucks
and trailers. Motor vehicle assessments represent 10% of the 2015 Grand List.
Personal property represents 2.4% of the Grand List or $30,240,615. The increase over the
previous list is $1,069,369 or 3.7%. The number of accounts increased by 9 from the previous
year’s number of 786. Although there was an increase in value and accounts, we lost a large
account as Standard Register has gone out of business. The increase in value is due to higher
scrutiny of the declarations filed and enhanced field work. The 2015 Grand List reflects the
100% exemption of all newly purchased manufacturing equipment.
All figures are subject to change by action of the Board of Assessment of Appeals which will
meet during the month of March 2016 for adjustment on the 2015 Grand List and 2014
automobile supplement list.
The total of all exempted real estate is $146,492,115.
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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
TYSCT Summer Musical- SAVE the dates!
Performances- Friday & Saturday, July 22 & 23, 2016
Audition Date to be announced (April/May)
Watch for press releases about upcoming TYSCT events.
For more information residents may contact
Nancy Dunn @ (860) 871-3612 or
[email protected]. Please visit us at www.tolland.org.
TYSCT Coffee House 2016 winter/spring schedule:
Saturday, March 5 (Auditions: Monday, Feb. 22)
Saturday, May 7 (Auditions: Monday, April 25)
Performances are at 7:00 pm in the Tolland High School café.
The event features original and popular vocal selections performed by
area high school youth. Admission, which includes light refreshments
and coffee, is $5 and a non-perishable food item for the Tolland Food Bank.
Assistance Programs
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP/CHAP)
Human Services is scheduling appointments to apply for the 2015/2016 Energy Assistance
Program. On behalf of eligible households, the winter heating assistance pays for such heating
sources as oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal and wood/pellets. Homeowners
and renters may apply. Income Guidelines are listed below.
Residents are urged to apply early in the heating season; please make note of the following
Program deadlines*:
March 15, 2016 - Deadline for deliverable fuel authorizations
May 2, 2016 Deadline to apply for benefits unless the household is utility heated and has
a shut off notice. Households using a deliverable heat source may apply by
submitting fuel bills dated between 11/10/15-3/15/16
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May 16, 2016 -
Last day that a utility heated household with a shut-off notice may apply.
(*Note: these dates are subject to change at the discretion of the State Department of Social Services)
Tolland residents had completed 109 CEAP/CHAP applications through Human Services as of
January 31, 2016.
Information and Application Documentation- Residents must provide proof of all forms of
Income and Assets for ALL household members for the four weeks prior to the application date.
Tolland residents may contact the following with inquiries or to schedule an appointment to
apply for energy assistance: Seniors- contact Rebecca Ellert, (860) 870-3726; all others contact
Administrative Secretary Bridget Joy, (860) 871-3648; residents may also contact the ACCESS
Agency in Willimantic, (860) 450-7423. We are unable to process walk-in applications.
Operation Fuel Emergency Assistance Program
Human Services will schedule appointments for the Operation Fuel Energy Assistance Program
for residents who need aid with meeting their energy needs. The program opened on November
30, 2015. Income Guidelines are listed below. Note that Operation Fuel is an Emergency
Energy Assistance Program Applicants are required to first utilize the Connecticut Energy
Assistance Program (CEAP/CHAP) before seeking assistance from Operation Fuel.
PRIMARY HEAT SOURCE: To qualify for oil, propane, pellets, gas/electric utility or wood,
clients that qualify for CEAP/CHAP must exhaust those benefits before applying for Operation
Fuel.
SECONDARY ENERGY: To qualify for electric 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, or have 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:
Household Income Guidelines - 2015/2016
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$63,716
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$73,910
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$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.
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The FoodShare Mobile Food Pantry is available in Tolland on alternate Thursdays, 9-9:30 am in
the parking lot adjacent to the United Congregational Church of Tolland, 45 Tolland Green. Preregistration 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:
February 4 & 18; March 3, 17 & 31, 2016
Residents participating in the program must bring their own bags.
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 [email protected]. The
Connecticut Fair Housing Center also has information about foreclosure prevention.
Senior Center
AARP Tax Aid
Tolland Senior Center is pleased to offer on-site assistance with filing your taxes. There are no
age requirements and you do not have to be a Tolland resident or an AARP member. This is a
free service and is staffed by trained volunteers willing to give their time.
Appointments will be available from February 9th-April 12th on consecutive Tuesdays.
(February 9th, February 16th, February 23rd, March 1st, March 8th, March 15th, March 22nd,
March 29th, April 5th, April 12th. ) One hour time slots will be available starting from 12 pm-1
pm, 1 pm–2 pm, 2 pm-3 pm, 3 pm–4 pm. Appointments must be made either in person at the
Senior Center (674 Tolland Stage Road) or call Fran Weigand at 860-870-3725.
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Library
Expansion
The foundations are in for the new elevator and mezzanine in the gymnasium space. The walls
of the elevator are going up and will be followed by the installation of the steel columns and
beams for the mezzanine.
Adult Programs
Suspense Novelist to Speak and Sign Books - Karen E. Olson, a mystery and suspense writer
from North Haven, will speak Feb. 4th in Tolland as part of the Tolland Public Library
Foundation’s Eaton-Dimock-King Authors Series. The free talk and book signing will take place
Thursday, Feb. 4th at 7:00 pm in Conference Room A of Tolland Town Hall at 21 Tolland Green.
Olson will be discussing her latest suspense novel, “Hidden.” The book is a departure for Olson,
author of the New Haven-based Annie Seymour mystery series and the Tattoo Shop Mysteries.
In “Hidden,” Nicole Jones is a fugitive who has been hiding for 15 years when her past finally
catches up to her.
North Street Barbershop Quartet - Come see and hear the North Street Barbershop Quartet, a
local group, sing love songs, including Beatles' tunes to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Saturday,
February 6th at 1:00 pm in Conference Room A. Call the library to register (860- 871-3620) or
go to www.tolland.org/library and register on the Online Library Events Calendar. (Event
cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.)
Beating the Winter Blues – Lift Your Mood and Lighten Up your Life - Jo Anne HarrisonBecker will define winter blues, discuss why we get them, list the risk factors, describe how the
winter blues are different from Seasonal Affective Disorder and provide tips to overcome the
winter blues. Handouts and assessment included for all participants. This program is scheduled
for Wednesday, February 10th at 2:00 pm.
Photography Class 101 – How I Planned the Media for the 300th Celebration Year - On
Wednesday, February 24th, at 6:30 pm. Perne Maynard will explain the newest technology in
media equipment, evaluate photos and video snippets taken during the Tolland 300 Celebration,
and touch on topics such as cell phone phots and software choices.
Ongoing Events
The Cook Book Club will meet on Monday, February 8th at 6:30 pm. to discuss creating healthier
recipes.
The Adult Book Discussion Group will meet on February 9th at 2:00 pm in Conference Room A
to discuss The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman.
The Writers’ Workshop will meet on Tuesday, February 16th at 6:00 pm in Conference Room A.
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Knitting at Night will meet at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, February 23rd in Conference Room A.
Nookless Knitters meet every Friday at 10:00 am in Conference Room A.
Children’s and YA Programs
The library’s annual Take Your Child to The Library Day will be held on Saturday,
February 6, 2016. Families are invited to sign up for Lee Conmigo (Read With Me)
Multilingual Storytime at 10:30 am in Conference Room A, presented by the Tolland High
School World Language Club. WLC students will read aloud stories in Spanish and English,
with a craft following each reading. For ages 3 and up.
Kids Chess Club: the library’s chess group for players in grades 3 and up is continuing under
the direction of UConn chess club advisor John Fikiet, with instruction provided each week by
National Grand Master Alex Fikiet. The group meets on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 pm on
February 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd. This year-long program is made possible by the generosity of
both the Tolland Public Library Foundation and the University of Connecticut Chess Club.
Mad Science: Spy Academy on Wednesday, February 24th (a school early release day) from
2:30–3:30 pm. Look out 007 - participants will learn to communicate like a real spy, using
edible messages and decoding clues. This program for elementary-age students is free but sign
up is required. Sponsored by the Friends of Tolland Library.
Teen Poetry Slam: entry forms are now available in the library for the annual poetry slam
sponsored by the Tolland Public Library Foundation for teens ages 12 to 18 (the slam will be
held on Thursday, March 10th at 6:30 pm). All Tolland teen poets are invited to participate and
attend!
Regularly scheduled story times also continue through February: Mother Goose Rhyme
Time for babies 6 to 23 months old meets on Wednesdays from 11:15–11:45 am; Preschool
Story time for ages 3 to 5 meets on Wednesdays at 10:15 am, Afternoon Story time for ages 2
to 5 meets on Thursdays at 1:30 pm, the Library/Family Resource Center Story Playgroup:
1,000 Books Before K for ages 2 to 5 meets on Tuesdays from 10:15–11:15 am.
A Caldecott PJ Storytime featuring this year’s Caldecott gold medal book, Finding Winnie: the
True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear, will be held on Thursday, February 11th at 6:30
pm. For families with children ages 2 to 8; no sign up required.
Loving Literacy: Family Literacy Night Tolland Public Library will be represented by the
children’s librarian Mrs. Brousseau at the family literacy night at Birch Grove Primary School on
Wednesday, February 10th, from 6:30–7:30 pm. Families can find out about programs at the
library, and meet a reading therapy dog and an author at this event sponsored by the Family
Resource Center.
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Planning & Development
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Staff continues to coordinate with project engineers and architects for the Tolland
Intermediate School/Parker Elderly Housing Project and worked with the Superintendent
to plan the January 14th Public Workshop.
The Blight Committee invited staff from Coventry and South Windsor to share their
experiences and knowledge about blight ordinances. The Committee also reviewed the
status of properties that could potentially be considered blight.
Two sandwich board signs with changeable letters were ordered. The signs have “New
Tolland Business” inserted along the top portion of the sign. New businesses can borrow
the signs to announce their presence in Tolland.
Staff interviewed four engineering firms for storm water peer-review services. Two
firms were selected to provide on-call services: BSC Group and Horsely Witten Group.
Staff (along with members the EDC, TECDC and PZC) attended a joint Economic
Development Workshop with the Town of Ellington.
Staff is working with the Conservation Commission to develop a “blanket” wetlands
permit for the trail improvement and maintenance activities that occur on Town
conservation lands.
Staff began to create a GIS database of open space properties to allow for updated
mapping and calculations.
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).
Staff continues to update the format of the zoning regulations.
Zoning Enforcement
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In January, the ZEO addressed six zoning violations. Three came into compliance
without requiring the formal issuance of a Notice of Zoning Violation. Three others were
issued a Notice of Zoning Violation.
Planning & Zoning Commission
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The Commission approved a Special Permit to convert a cold storage building at 40
Tolland Stage Road to a self-storage facility.
The Commission held a preliminary discussion on the Town solar projects with Woodard
& Curran. A more formal application is expected in late March. The consultant will
work with staff to notify nearby residences about the planned project.
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Design Advisory Board
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The Design Advisory Board reviewed the self-storage facility application for 40 Tolland
Stage Road.
Zoning Board of Appeals
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The Board continued a Public Hearing on an appeal of an order by the Zoning
Enforcement Officer regarding the keeping of 12 dogs where 6 are allowed. The Board
voted to uphold the Notice of Zoning Violation but modify the timeframe for compliance.
The Board held a Public Hearing for and approved a variance for a garage at 140 Browns
Bridge Road.
The Board held a Public Hearing for an addition to the barn at 671 Old Post Road (CNC).
The Board granted a variance for the front setback, but denied a variance to reduce the
separation distance from a commercial building to a residential zone. The Board felt that
the Planning and Zoning Commission was better suited to modify that separation
distance.
Agricultural Commission
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The Commission ordered tote bags and had staff present a bag to each Town Council
member.
Staff continues to update the agriculture brochure and developed preliminary designs for
magnets.
The Commission scheduled a Workshop on backyard poultry at the Lodge on April 20th
and discussed additional workshops to hold.
Conservation Commission
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A consultant identified and marked property boundary pins for the recently purchased
Blackington property and an adjacent open space parcel. Based on the findings,
additional markers are not needed.
The Commission identified an encroachment on the Knofla Conservation Area. Staff met
with the property owner who agreed to replant the encroached-upon area.
The Palmer Kendall Mountain Management Plan was updated and approved.
The Commission finalized details for an Invasive Species Workshop to be held March 3rd.
Town Engineer
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Rte. 195 Reconstruction: Met with CT DOT inspector and contractor in field regarding
road maintenance.
Completed CBYD mark outs with various departments and outside service provider.
Baxter Road – Meetings and field walk through with Rick Conti and Richard Meehan
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Collaborated on departmental submission of LOTCIP - Old Cathole Rehabilitation
application and Old Cathole Functional Classification change submission to support
LOTCIP application.
WPCA
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Regular Meeting 1/19/16 – Reviewed proposed budget.
Special meeting – 1/21/16 - Finalized budget with proposed rate increase of 13.26 %,
public hearing set for 2/16/16.
Tolland Water Commission
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Coordinated placement of Knox Box at pump house, set date and time to exercise
emergency generator at Well Pump #2
Follow up and coordinate with Finance Department on overdue utility bill payments.
Inland Wetlands Commission
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Finalize 2016 – 2017 IWC budget
Regular meeting 1/7/16 – discussion regarding Parker School/Senior Housing project and
proposed timber harvest at Midwood Quarry.
Building Department – James Paquin, Bldg. Official & Patricia Files, Admin. Sec. (860) 871-3601
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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: 3
Calls from Fire Department:
1 total
Work without permits: 2 cited, obtained full compliance
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 two after-hours Blight Committee meetings
o Obtaining moderate levels of compliance regarding junk cars
o Of the vacant unoccupied properties considered for blight, only a few remain
o The market is doing a good job of correcting the problem
Attended continuing education classes, as required by State Statute
Attended an after-hours F.O.I. workshop
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Building Department is the primary contact for all Special Event Permits
o One application 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 Deputy Fire Marshal DaBica, utilizing a “team approach”
to better obtain compliance and enforce life-safety codes and regulations
The Summary Building Report for January is attached.
Public Safety
January continued to be busy for the department. The department has been working on
completing various capital improvement projects. The refurbishment of ET-340 is about 92%
complete. Firematic just finished installing the tank cradle and tank. They are currently waiting
for the new springs to arrive. When they remove and replace the springs they will overhaul the
brakes.
Ambulance 640’s remount is continuing to move along rapidly. The exterior of the patient
module has reassembled. They are waiting for all of the exterior aluminum parts to be ready so
they can be coated with a rubberized durable material and then reinstalled.
The new Service 140 is also continuing to move along rapidly. Our up fitter encountered a
couple of technical issues that have been resolved. The roll up doors needed to be modified to
account for the poly body shrinking during cold weather.
The refurbishment of the old Service 140 is now complete. That truck has been reassigned as
Service 340.
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Things are progressing along with the fiber project. Sertex has just about finished all of the
building penetrations. They are starting to finish all of the patch panels, splice boots and ring
cuts. We are waiting for network switch cabinets to arrive so we can finish all of the building
terminations. Advizex has started to program network switches. They will start to be deployed
within the next week or two.
Animal Control
In the month of January the Animal Control Department answered 51 calls/complaints during
regular & after work hours.
The calls described below are a sampling of the complaints investigated & current
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Officers continue to use the Town of Tolland Animal Control Facebook Page (which now
has 2,388 “likes”) to advertise missing and found animals, animals for adoption, and to
keep residents informed of any ongoing animal related events.
Officers asked for donations in order to cover expenses related to the removal of a large
tumor that was found on Ariah, one of the Golden Retrievers taken into our facility last
month. A total of $925 was raised to pay her veterinary bills. We are pleased to report
that Ariah is doing well and is now recovering in her new home. Many thanks to all of
those who generously donated to this most worthy cause.
Several dogs were impounded this month. All dogs have been reunited with their
families.
The black, Domestic Shorthaired cat that was found near St Matthews Church was
advertised both on Facebook and in the Journal Inquirer. Several families came in hopes
of identifying him however he was not claimed. “Thor” as we named him, has been
adopted and is doing well in his new home.
Officers continue to receive calls for sick/injured wildlife. None had direct contact with
residents or pets and therefore were not tested.
Officers impounded an extremely friendly, very small, Domestic Shorthaired, gray/brown
tabby colored cat who had been attempting to get into a residence on Crestwood Rd. The
cat appeared extremely thin and was crying while attempting to get into the residence for
several hours. The cat was brought to the pound and dewormed. The cat, now named
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“January” has been advertised on both Facebook and in the Journal inquirer and no owner
has come forward to date. She will be available for adoption if not claimed by February
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ACO Binheimer attended a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting regarding an ongoing case
on Mt Spring Rd.
January’s activity report will be provided next month.
Emergency Management
Nothing to report.
Fire Department
The Fire Department conducted three regular training sessions and one partial business meeting
in January. On January 18, 2016 the department observed the Line of Duty Death anniversary of
Lieutenant Gary Passaro. Lieutenant Passaro went into cardiac arrest during a training scenaro
while rescuing mock victims that were injured in the science wing of school. Each year the
department honors Lt. Passaro's Service, Bravery and Sacrifice during a service at the Tolland
Firefighters Memorial located on RT195. In 2010 the RT195 overpass to Interstate 84 was
renamed the Gary M. Passaro Memorial Bridge in his honor.
The following is a summary report of the significant activity for the month of January that the
Fire Department has participated in:
1. On January 7, 2016 a Tolland Fire Department Tanker was called to Stafford as part of a
Tanker Task Force to fight a residential basement fire. Our tanker and staff remained on
scene until the fire was brought under control.
2. On January 12, 2016, the Tolland Fire Department responded with the Tolland County
Dive Team to Bigelow Hollow in Union. A car drove onto a body of water and was
submerged. One of the four occupants remained trapped in the vehicle. Dive team
members rescued the occupant. The occupant was transported to RGH where they were
pronounced dead by Emergency Department Physicians.
3. On January 13, 2015, the Tolland Fire Department responded to I-84 Westbound near
Tolland High School for a vehicle rollover with patient entrapment. The patient was
extricated and transported to the hospital.
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4. On January 16, 2016, the Tolland Fire Department responded to the area of 330 Old
Stafford Rd for a head on MVA. Dispatch originally reported an occupant that was
ejected. On arrival it was determined that the occupant exited the vehicle on their own.
5. On January 18, 2016, the Tolland Fire Department responded to the area of 312 Gerhing
Rd for a car vs pole. The operator was uninjured. Gerhing Rd was closed for an extended
period of time so the utility companies could replace the pole.
6. On January 23, 2016, the Tolland Fire Department responded with the Tolland County
Dive Team to Daleville Rd in Willington. A car drove off the roadway into a body of
water and was submerged upside down. One of the two occupants remained trapped in
the vehicle. Connecticut State Police and Dive team members rescued the occupant. The
occupant was transported to RGH. The occupant succumbed to their injuries a few days
later.
Please remember as winter finally arrives to drive cautiously and allow extra time for travel
when the weather is icy. Allow extra distance between yourself and the car in front of you
and be aware of the possibility of black ice.
January 2016
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Performance Data
Calls
Volunteer Calls
Fire
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Medical
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Hazardous Materials
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Vehicle Accidents
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Other Emergency/Service Calls
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Interstate 84 (all call types)
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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 January the Fire
Marshal’s Office has participated in:
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Propane tank installation inspections
Propane tank installations follow-up to include unneeded excess tank storage removal,
existing pipe non-conformance
Daily review and approval of permits
Information sharing with insurance companies referencing fire suppression capabilities
and underground water supply capabilities
Reviewed Fire Alarm System certifications for several, private business sites
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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 Fire Alarm Drills for TMS, TIS, BGP, THS
Completed Meadows Condominium inspections
Completed Norwegian Woods apartment inspections
Plan review for Library expansion
Participated in construction inspections and meetings
Inspected preschools for re-licensing
Follow-up with egress map correction at TIS
Fire investigations as required
Completed assignments directed by management
Solidified evacuation options for TIS using alternate buildings (Parker Rec. Area), (Town
Hall) for temporary refuge out of inclement weather awaiting transportation
Stayed up-to-date with current trends relating to school violence and threat assessment.
Reviewed Bid specifications for TIS
Initial Plan Review for storage facility (conceptual) on Tolland Stage Road
Met with management staff at Woodlake to open their Staff meeting with a safety brief
Met with Woodlake management to review Emergency Plan
Follow-up with smoke condition and resolution at Woodlake
Inspected group home for compliance
Maintained inspection and reviews of plan changes for Library project
Actively learning Fire House Inspection program
Inspected Headliners building
Code Official Enforcement review training at CCSU
Fire scene documentation training at East Hartford Community Center
Kingsberry Road private club resolution to current type 2 hood system
Tolland Alert
There were five activations of Tolland Alert in January.
1. On January 14, 2016 the following message was broadcast to residents and businesses as
a text/email advisory. “Route 32 (River Road) in Willington is closed between Schofield
Rd and the RT32 & RT190 rotary in Stafford for a serious MVA. The road is expected to
be closed for the next 8-12 hours for utility pole repairs.”
2. On January 16, 2016 the following message was broadcast to residents and businesses as
a text/email advisory. “Icy road conditions are being reported throughout Tolland. Please
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use caution while driving and be prepared for black ice. Tolland DPW & State DOT have
been dispatched to treat roads. Numerous accidents. One serious MVA on Old Stafford
Rd.”
3. On January 18, 2016 the following message was broadcast to residents and businesses as
a text/email advisory. “The area of 312 Gehring Rd is closed because of a no injury
MVA. A pickup truck severed a utility pole. Eversource & Frontier are on scene. Gehring
Rd will be closed between New Rd & Apple Rd for extended period of time.”
4. On January 19, 2016 the following message was broadcast to residents and businesses as
a text/email advisory. “Reservoir Rd (RT 31) in Vernon is closed between Exit 67 off I84 and Route 30 due to serious car vs pedestrian collision. Vernon PD has an accident
reconstruction team in route. Seek alternate travel route.”
5. On January 23, 2016 the following message was broadcast to residents and businesses as
a text/email advisory. “A Winter Storm Warning has now been issued for Tolland County
through 7:00am Sunday morning. Tolland may see 3" to 8" of snow. Tolland DPW has
issued a Parking Ban. Please limit travel during the storm so plow crews can safely clear
and treat roads.”
The @TollandAlert Twitter account has now tweeted 1,087 messages and now has 1,094
followers.
The TollandAlert Instagram account has now posted 71 multimedia messages and now has 364
Recreation
Basketball games have started. All the leagues are running well and participants seem to be
having a great time. I have collaborated with the Boys High School Varsity Basketball coach
and we had a Recreation basketball night in January against E.O. Smith. The game was at 7:00
p.m. and anyone wearing their recreation basketball shirt was given free admission. Picture day
is also scheduled for Saturday, February 6, 2016.
The Events Magazine has been printed and will be mailed the week of February 15th.
Tolland Tykes registration has started and we are off to a fast start. Registration numbers seem
to be great and we will continue to offer two separate classes. We will continually publicize the
program on Facebook and various media outlets.
Registration for our winter recreational programs is ongoing. We are currently programming for
the upcoming spring seasons.
The Lodge continues to be busy with events every weekend.
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Town Clerk’s Office
We successfully began registering and accepting births through the State of Connecticut
Department of Public Health’s new web-based software system. Currently, the system is only
available for births registered within the month of January. The State hopes to complete a
historical data load this month so that all births registered back to 2003 will be available from
this system regardless of where in the State the child was born or where in the State the parents
live or lived at the time of birth. Prior to this software update, if the parents did not live in
Tolland at the time of birth, we would need to refer them to the nearest hospital town in order to
obtain their child’s birth certificate.
We’ve completed the testing phase of software installed to be able to accept and record land
records electronically. Contracts have been signed with three eRecording partners and we are
awaiting our first submission. After a few weeks of experience processing eRecordings, a press
release will go out notifying our local recorders of our new service.
The statistical report for the month of January is attached.
Troop C Activity for Tolland
Monthly Police Services – attached is the report for December 2015. 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 Happenings for February.
OTHER BUSINESS TO BE ANNOUNCED AS WARRANTED
SRW/klk
Attachments
The Town of Tolland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
www.tolland.org
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SUMMARY BUILDING REPORT - FISCAL YEAR
January-2016
Permits Issued
This Month
Single Family Dwelling
1
Foundation (included in single family)
0
Commercial/Industrial
2
Municipal
0
Addition
0
Garage
0
Deck/Porch
0
Roofing/Siding/Windows
8
Swimming Pool
0
Wood/Pellet Stove
2
Sheds/Barns
0
Zoning Permit Only
4
Solar
3
Interior Renovation
4
Hot Tub
0
Misc/Repair
1
Total
25
Electric
19
Plumbing
4
Mechanical
16
Total
39
Grand Total Permits
64
Submitted Building Fees *
$12,658.58
Submitted Zoning Fees **
$75.00
Construction Value
$724,010.00
Certs of Occup (New Structure)
1
Old Open Permits-Closed
31
Inspections
77
*Fees based on Date Submitted (starting May 2015)
**New Category
$10
permits
3
3
4
10
Last Month
Year to Date
0
0
2
1
3
1
2
14
0
5
3
3
6
2
0
2
44
21
2
21
44
88
$13,605.18
$350.00
$763,754.57
3
57
115
6
2
13
8
10
5
14
122
6
22
20
30
33
27
1
33
352
170
32
136
338
690
$109,844.78
$3,100.00
$6,494,564.54
12
226
916
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This Month
Last Year
Last Year to
Date
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
4
0
3
0
0
2
5
0
6
23
22
3
10
35
58
$7,075.00
13
0
15
4
6
8
21
74
8
53
11
29
48
33
1
80
404
196
51
111
358
762
$180,488.86
$395,064.03
1
180
84
$11,021,196.27
11
1434
952
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
JANUARY
JANUARY
TOTALS
TOTALS
2016
2015
YEAR-TO-DATE
PRIOR YR-TO-DATE
FY 2015/2016
FY 2014/2015
135
1
155
4
1501
22
1611
29
9
3
5
4
2
2
4
13
9
14
4
2
3
2
56
65
82
5
14
26
23
44
56
70
9
16
18
18
0
9/0/0
0
3
0
22/0/3
4
52
2
642/0/1
35
133
1
621/1/9
25
105
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TOWN CLERK'S MONTHLY REPORT 2015-2016
REVENUE
JANUARY
JANUARY
YEAR-TO-DATE
YEAR-TO-DATE
2016
2015
FY 2015/2016
FY 2014/2015
RECORDING FEES
4,175
3,907
44,888
43,364
CONVEYANCE TAX
3,623
3,608
85,704
79,109
TC PRESERVATION
364
312
3,720
3,692
TOWN PRESERVATION
336
363
3,210
3,453
COPIES
650
770
6,539
5,855
1,487
1,238
10,647
10,225
10,635
10,198
154,708
145,698
MISCELLANEOUS/FEES
(Sports, Dogs, Notary, Vitals)
TOTALS
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FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016
Friends of the Tolland Public Library
February 1, 2016, 11:00 AM
Conference Room A
Technology Advisory Board
February 11, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room B
Agriculture Commission
February 1, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room B
Republican Town Committee
February 11, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room C
Economic Development Commission
February 3, 2016, 7:30 AM
Council Chambers
President's Day Holiday
February 15, 2016
Town Offices & Library Closed
Blight Committee
February 3, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room B
Water Pollution Control Authority
February 16, 2016, 6:00 PM
Conference Room C
TECDC
February 4, 2016, 7:30 AM
Conference Room B
Tolland Housing Authority
February 17, 2016, 9:00 AM
763 Tolland Stage Road
Inland Wetlands Commission
February 4, 2016, 7:00 PM
Council Chamers
Tolland Water Commission
February 17, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room C
Design Advisory Board
February 4, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room C
Blight Committee
February 17, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room B
Democratic Town Committee
February 4, 2016, 7:30 PM
Tolland Recreation Center
Historic District Commission
February 17, 2016, 7:00 PM
6th Floor Small Conf. Room
Planning & Zoning Commission
February 8, 2016, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
Veteran's Recognition Commission
February 18, 2016, 7:00 PM
6th Floor Small Conf. Room
Town Council
February 9, 2016, 7:30 PM
Council Chambers
Inland Wetlands Commission
February 18, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room B
Board of Education
February 10, 2016, 7:30 PM
Council Chambers
Capital Budget Public Hearing
February 18, 2016, 7:30 PM
Council Chambers
Conservation Commission
February 11, 2016, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
Planning & Zoning Commission
February 22, 2016, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
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Town Council
February 23, 2016, 7:30 PM
Council Chambers
Agriculture Commission
March 7, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room B
Board of Education
February 24, 2016, 7:30 PM
Council Chambers
Town Council
March 8, 2016, 7:30 PM
Council Chambers
Conservation Commission
February 25, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room B
Zoning Board of Appeals
February 25, 2016, 7:30 PM
Council Chambers
Joint Budget Meeting w/Town Council & BOE
March 1, 2016, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
Economic Development Commission
March 2, 2016, 7:30 AM
Council Chambers
Blight Committee
March 2, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room B
TECDC
March 3, 2016, 7:30 AM
Conference Room B
Design Advisory Board
March 3, 2016, 7:00 PM
Conference Room C
Inland Wetlands Commission
March 3, 2016, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
Democratic Town Committee
March 3, 2016, 7:30 PM
Tolland Recreation Center
Friends of the Tolland Public Library
March 7, 2016, 11:00 AM
Conference Room A
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FEBRUARY 2016
Senior
Happenings
Dedicated to Tolland’s Senior Citizens
Hello Folks!
February is Heart Healthy Month. So, I want to wish you a very Happy Valentine’s Day. Speaking
of hearts…I want to encourage all of you to take advantage of the Blood Pressure clinic, a service
that we provide here every month. It’s a perfect way to maintain a healthy heart!!
At the risk of being redundant, (and this is from the Department of Redundancy Department) I want
to remind you all that the Senior Center will be providing a free income tax service and it will be up
and running Tuesday, February 9th. This program will run every Tuesday up to and including
April 12th. This is open to the public. More information can be found on page 4 of this newsletter.
Let us welcome Spring on Sunday, April 3rd, by having an open house to celebrate the many facets
of our Senior Center. This is one way to thank everyone who contributed to the completion of our
canopy, and also serves as an open invitation to the general public to see what a fine establishment
we have here. I can think of no better way to bring in Spring than a large gathering of some of the
finest people on earth. Mark your calendars and help spread the word.
In the past year, we have introduced a couple of new programs, among them, Yoga on Wednesday
afternoon and Meditation on Monday afternoon. They are running quite smoothly. It is my hope
that this year we’ll add a few more, one being Adult Coloring. Trending right now, coloring is an
activity that taps into our “inner child” and is both stress-relieving and creative. Look for more information on page 8 of the newsletter.
We are offering a Driving Course again sponsored by AARP and led by Bill Ward and Irene Raiche.
This course will be held Saturday, April 9th, from 8:30 to noon. Most insurance companies will
give a premium discount if you attend this class. Call the Senior Center to sign up.
We have a tech savvy volunteer willing to offer classes on using the computer. They meet every
Thursday morning from 9:30 am – 10:30 am. Charlie can answer many of your questions about
computers, and if he can’t, he knows where to get the answers. This is a free program, and one that
will greatly benefit those who feel computer illiterate. Come join us!
-Fran
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Thinking of You!!
Lena Cressotti, Kathy Dovhan, Richard Carlson
A special hello to all our friends at
Fox Hill, Vernon Manor and Woodlake.
Save the Date!
Annual Senior Center Variety Show
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 7 pm
Tolland High School
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, February 18
(please call 860-870-3730 for an appointment) $29.00 fee
Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar
Monday, February 22 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 February 25th
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A Note About Outreach Activities
Rebecca Ellert, Elderly Outreach Caseworker
February 2016. The month that celebrates LOVE! Webster says the word “love” is a noun. We use the
word in so many ways, don’t we? I’ve come to see this word more as a verb – an action taken, or an act of
your will. Well, however you view this word ”love”, I’m hoping you all know how very loved you all
are!! Happy Valentine’s Day – now go celebrate with someone you love!
I’d like to discuss something that’s been taking up residence in my mind lately. That is the dangers of seniors living alone, and when is it time to make the change so you can feel safe. This is not a fun topic for
many, and I totally understand why. Most of us want to stay in our home for as long as possible. Some
statistics point out that about 29% or 11.3 million older adults lived alone in 2010; I’m sure that number is
greater now six years later. Statistics also show that 12% of these older adults need assistance with long
term care just to perform activities of daily life (Administration of Aging). Seniors with lower income are
even more likely to live at home rather than in a facility, even if they require more care. And let’s face it,
these facilities are not cheap.
I just get to wondering how many of the health issues I see are a result of loneliness, sadness, boredom,
anxiety, isolation. We all know how many illnesses can be traced back to our emotions. The Alzheimer’s
Association reports that of the 60 – 70% of seniors with dementia living in the community, 25% live alone.
If you live alone, it’s very important to make sure your environment is appropriate to your physical and
emotional needs, particularly if there are early signs of cognitive impairment.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. I’m sure you’ve all heard that one. But it’s true, isn’t
it? Now is the time to take stock of your environment, your daily living activities. Be honest with yourself, and talk to your children or loved ones about possible changes. Sentimental reasons for staying in
your home when your emotional and physical health is at risk is something to be examined. I recently read
“Dangers of Seniors Living Alone”, posted to the web on September 17, 2015 by Sarah Stevenson, and at
the end of the article, there was space for “comments” from the public. One woman, obviously frustrated
about the living conditions of her mother, wrote “Until someone actually deals with the family member and
their unique personality they can’t imagine how difficult to almost impossible it can be to get some seniors
to see the light. In the meantime, we, all those who care for family members, try to do the best we can, given difficult circumstances”.
Trying to care for the loved ones and still respect their wishes and desires is not easy. So you see, sometimes love is a verb. A plan of action taken to care for someone that is dear to you is showing love. Even
self-love – making it an act of your own will to make the best possible decisions for your health and wellbeing, and to create a lifestyle for yourself that benefits you. As you make new decisions for yourself, bear
in mind that most senior facilities have a long waiting list. So if you put your name on today, you’ll have
plenty of time to take care of all the things that involve a move. I have some contacts. Just sayin…
Peace and (of course) Love!
Rebecca
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AARP Tax Aid: Tolland Senior Center is
pleased to offer on-site assistance with filing
your taxes. There are no age requirements
and you do not have to be a Tolland resident or
an AARP member. This is a free service and is
staffed by trained volunteers willing to give
their time.
Appointments will be available from February 9th-April 12th on consecutive Tuesdays.
(February 9th, February 16th, February 23rd, March 1st, March 8th, March 15th, March 22nd,
March 29th, April 5th, April 12th. ) One hour time slots will be available starting from 12 pm
-1 pm, 1 pm–2 pm, 2 pm-3 pm, 3 pm–4 pm. Appointments must be made either in person at the Senior Center (674 Tolland Stage Road) or call Fran Weigand at 860-8703725.
On the day of your appointment you will be required to complete an interview questionnaire, bring a form of photo identification, and bring the following documents as applicable to your financial situation:
 copy of last year’s tax return
 proof of all income sources (which could include W2 for earned wages, unemployment
compensation)
 SSA-1099 for Social Security
 1099-MISC for miscellaneous income
 1099-R for pension or annuity income
 proof of interest or dividends (all 1099 forms)
 all forms indicating federal income tax paid
 dependent care provider information
 all receipts or cancelled checks for itemized deductions (such as property tax, car tax,
medical expenses),
 Social Security cards for you and all dependents.
Also, please bring your checkbook for refunds to be directly deposited into your account.
Sunday, April 3rd
12:30 pm—3:00 pm
Open to the general public
Don’t miss an opportunity to see the Senior Center and
everything we have to offer!
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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
You may qualify if you
meet these SNAP
income guidelines:
Household Size/ Maximum Monthly Income Guidelines for SNAP
1
2
$1,815
3
$2,456
4
$3,098
5
$3,739
6
$4,380
$5,022
7
higher
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:
February 20, 2016
March 19, 2016
Call the church office for an appointment @ 860-875-4160.
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program
Hard to believe, but heating season is right around the corner! Appointments to apply for the
2015/2016 Energy Assistance Program will be scheduled beginning September 8; deliveries of fuel will
begin November 10. On behalf of eligible households, the winter heating assistance pays for such heating sources as oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal and wood/pellets. Homeowners and
renters may apply. Income Guidelines are listed below.
Application Documentation- Residents must provide proof of all Income (employment/ unemployment, Social Security, pensions, child support, etc.) and Assets (checking, savings, CD's, stocks, bonds,
shares, certificates of deposit and individual retirement accounts if the accounts are in the name of a
household member who is at least 59 ½ years old) for ALL household members for the four weeks prior
to the application date.
Tolland residents may contact the following with inquiries or to schedule an appointment to apply
for energy assistance:
Seniors- contact Rebecca Ellert, (860) 870-3726;
All others residents contact Nancy Dunn, (860) 871-3612; residents may also contact the ACCESS Agency in Willimantic, (860) 450-7423. We are unable to process walk-in applications.
Household Income Guidelines for Energy Assistance- 2015/2016
1
Under
$33,132
2
Under
$43,327
3
Under
$53,521
4
5
Under
$63,716
Under
$73,910
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5
6
Under
$84,105
7
Under
$86,016
February Birthdays ...
Happy Birthday!!
Mike Bradley
Helen Orr
Jean Desjarlais
Gerry Liebla
Trudy Nicholls
John Hirth
Harry Holmes
Martin Harris
Fay Flaherty
Pat Wearne
Joan Kerkin
Gloria Thompson
Harry Stone
Carolyn Fenner
Doris Farr
2/1
2/1
2/1
2/2
2/2
2/4
2/5
2/7
2/7
2/7
2/11
2/11
Maria Hirth
Gina Palmer
Philip Buckley
Gerry Guiles
Laura Stevens
MaryAnn Miller
Barbara McDermott
Arlene Ferreira
MaryAnn Thomas
2/12
2/13
2/15
2/15
2/16
2/17
2/18
2/21
2/22
2/25
2/26
2/29
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
Payment is required in advance ($4)
If you need to cancel, please call 860-870-3730.
Next Birthday Party Lunch for February is February 25
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ADULT COLORING
Have you tried Adult Coloring yet?
It may
sound like a silly activity, but people who do it
say that it helps them to unwind. Experts say
that it stimulates your right brain and helps you
think more clearly. Some say that the soothing activity can be meditative. Whether it does any of those things or is just plain fun, why not
give it a try?
Adult coloring books are in all of the craft and book stores at prices beginning at $5.00. Colored pencils, crayons, watercolor pencils or felt
tipped markers are also in plentiful supply at the stores now that this
trend has swept the nation.
Please sign up if you are interested in trying this fun activity.
We will meet every other Tuesday (when Pen & Tell doesn’t meet) from
1:00 to 2:30, starting on February 23rd (if there is enough interest).
“ONE SLIGHT HITCH”
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Enjoy a Great Buffet with a wide variety of Salads, Hot & Cold Entrees, Desserts, Beverage
ALL FOOD IS PREPARED ON THE PREMISES & ENJOYED IN THE MAIN DINING ROOM.
After dining, take your reserved seats in the theater.
After the Play, return to the dining room for the Cabaret Show.
COST: $84 pp based on 40-52
For info: Fran Weigand (860-870-3730)
Depart: 8:15 am; Tolland Senior Center, 674 Tolland Stage Rd
Return: 6:30 pm
Checks Payable to: Town of Tolland
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FEBRUARY 2016
SUNDAY
************
Please
see
activity times
below
************
7
14
21
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
1
2
3
LUNCH
CHORUS
SOCIAL
MEDITATION
EXERCISE
KNITTING GROUP
PEN & TELL
LUNCH
PING PONG
TAI CHI
QUILTING
MEN’S BILLIARDS DOMINOES
CRAFTS
CARDS
YOGA
BILLIARDS:
8
9
10
12
LUNCH
CHORUS
SOCIAL
MEDITATION
EXERCISE
KNITTING GROUP
LUNCH
PING PONG
TAI CHI
QUILTING
MEN’S BILLIARDS DOMINOES
CRAFTS
CARDS
YOGA
BILLIARDS:
15
16
17
19
CLOSED
EXERCISE
KNITTING GROUP
PEN & TELL
LUNCH
PING PONG
COMP LAB
TAI CHI
MEN’S BILLIARDS QUILTING
CRAFTS
DOMINOES
CARDS
FOOT CARE
YOGA
(CALL FOR APPT.)
BILLIARDS:
22
23
24
25
26
LUNCH
CHORUS
SOCIAL
MEDITATION
BOOK CLUB
EXERCISE
NO LUNCH
KNITTING GROUP PING PONG
ADULT COLORIING MEN’S BILLIARDS
CRAFTS
CARDS
YOGA
COMP LAB
TAI CHI
QUILTING
DOMINOES
Birthday Party
Lunch 12 pm
BILLIARDS:
BLOOD
PRESSURE
4
FRIDAY
5
11
18
SATURDAY
6
MEN & WOMEN
PAINTING
13
MEN & WOMEN
PAINTING
20
MEN & WOMEN
PAINTING
27
MEN & WOMEN
PAINTING
10 :00 – 11:30 am
28
29
LUNCH
CHORUS
SOCIAL
MEDITATION
Billiards
Book Club
Bridge
Cards
Chorus
Computer Lab
Crafts
10:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
12:30 pm
1:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
ALL
PROGRAMS
ARE
SUBJECT
TO CHANGE
WITHOUT
NOTICE
PLEASE CALL
860-870-3730
TO
CONFIRM
PROGRAMS
Dominoes
Exercise
Knitting Group
Lunch
Meditation
Painting
1:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:30 pm
9:00 a.m.
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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.
Senior Center Book Club Selections
for 2016
February 22, 2016
WHISTLING PAST THE GRAVEYARD by Susan Crandall
March 28, 2016
THE ROSIE PROJECT by Graeme Simsion
April 25, 2016
THE NIGHTINGALE by Kristin Hannah
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
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:
Winter dates are:
February 4 & 18
March 3, 17 & 31
Residents participating in the program must bring their own bags.
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Senior Center Trips for 2016
February 14th The Bushnell—Love Letters-$105
April 19th
June 16th
July 7th
August 9th
October 12th
December 6th
Newport Playhouse—One Slight Hitch-$84
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-$86
Newport Playhouse—Nana’s Naughty Knickers
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)
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Senior Center Activities
Billiards - men meet on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Men and women meet
every Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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.
Bridge - join us for a game of Bridge every fourth Wednesday, 12:30-2:00 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.
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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
for special programs.
FEBRUARY
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 under 60 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-a-Ride 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 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 860870-7940, Monday - Friday between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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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