Located in the northeast corner of New London County, Voluntown is a rural community consisting of 39.8 square miles with two-thirds of the town made up of state forest. Pachaug State Forest offers many outdoor activities; such as hunting, camping, hiking and horseback riding. The town hall and library are located in the Village Center, along with the PreK-8 school, Constitution Field, the walking track, and gazebo. Voluntown was Incorporated in 1721 and has a rich history of textile mills, historic buildings, the Civilian Conservation Corps. (CCC Camp), folklore and was originally known as “Volunteer Town”.
Welcome to Voluntown
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Wednesday, 4/8/20 @ 7:00pm
The Planning and Zoning Commission will be holding a virtual meeting on Zoom, Wednesday 4/8, at 7:00PM. This is a public meeting and it can be viewed livestream on the town YouTube page through the following link; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXdF6kZQMhDVNetgjDX2MAQ . Public comments can be submitted via email to the commission chair at pzchair@voluntown.gov up to one hour before the meeting, and will be read during Public Comments on the Agenda. The agenda can be viewed here.
List of Party Endorsed Candidates
TOWNS OF BOZRAH, BROOKLYN, COLCHESTER, FRANKLIN, GRISWOLD, KILLINGLY, LEBANON, LISBON, PLAINFIELD, PRESTON, PUTNAM, SPRAGUE, STERLING, THOMPSON AND VOLUNTOWN
A certified list of party-endorsed candidates for the Republican and Democratic Party in the Towns of Bozrah, Brooklyn, Colchester, Franklin, Griswold, Killingly, Lebanon, Lisbon, Plainfield, Preston, Putnam, Sprague, Sterling, Thompson and Voluntown for participation as DELEGATES to the convention (s) of said Party specified below are on file at our offices:
Bozrah: 1 River Road, Bozrah, CT
Brooklyn: 4 Wolf Den Road, Brooklyn, CT
Colchester: 127 Norwich Ave., Colchester, CT
Franklin: 7 Meetinghouse Hill Rd., Franklin, CT
Griswold: 28 Main St., Griswold, CT
Killingly: 172 Main St., Killingly, CT
Lebanon: 579 Exeter Rd., Lebanon, CT
Lisbon: 1 Newent Rd., Lisbon, CT
Plainfield: 8 Community Ave., Plainfield, CT
Preston: 389 Route 2, Preston, CT
Putnam: 126 Church St., Putnam, CT
Sprague: 1 Main St., Sprague, CT
Sterling: 1183 Plainfield Pike, Sterling, CT
Thompson: 815 Riverside Dr., North Grosvenordale, CT
Voluntown: 115 Main St., Voluntown, CT
Democratic Conventions: State, Congressional, State Senate, State House
Republican Conventions: State, Congressional, State Senate, State House
Dated this April 2, 2020
Lynne A. Skinner Katherine Bisson Gayle Furman
Bozrah Town Clerk Brooklyn Town Clerk Colchester Town Clerk
Lynda Feder-Craney Valerie Pudvah Elizabeth M. Wilson
Franklin Town Clerk Griswold Town Clerk Killingly Town Clerk
Mary Ellen Wieczorek Laurie Tirocchi Barbi J. Gardiner
Lebanon Town Clerk Lisbon Town Clerk Plainfield Town Clerk
Jill Keith Sara J. Seney Jennifer M. Synnett
Preston Town Clerk Putnam Town Clerk Sprague Town Clerk
Heather R. George Renee Waldron Pamela Theroux
Sterling Town Clerk Thompson Town Clerk Voluntown Town Clerk
Covid-19: Information
A Message from the Selectmen’s Office
Please visit the Covid-19 Response website page for more on town and state responses.
Posted 3/31, updated 4/7
Town Board and Commission Meetings are Back on the Calendar
Starting this week, for the month of April and going forward until further notice, all town board, commission, committee meetings will be held via Zoom and streamed live on the town’s YouTube channel. For information on how this will work, please review the Zoom Meetings/ YouTube Livestream Information for Board and Commission Meetings, which can be found on the town website on the Covid 19 Response page.
Posted 3/27:
At the suggestion of UNCAS Health Department we have closed the playscapes at Constitution Field and at the school to public use. We are not able to properly sanitize these areas and at the risk of spread of COVID-19, they will be closed until further notice. There have also been signs put up at the basketball court and at the entrances to town recreation fields. These signs state that due to the spread of COVID-19 and due to the Governor’s Executive Order 7N limiting gatherings to no more than 5 people, the fields and courts are not to be used for activities where social distancing can not be practiced. Thank you and stay safe!
Posted 3/26:
Please Note: Today Governor Lamont signed Executive Order 7N which limits social and recreational gatherings to no more than 5 people. Please take note that this includes basketball games on the town court. I received several notifications that there were groups gathered playing contact sports on both town and state property today. People need to use their common sense and follow the recommendations of social distancing. Parents, I know how hard it is telling a teen or young adult what to do, but now is the time to stand firm. The police will be asked to add the basketball court to their patrol, and DEEP is already watching the state field. They will break up any gatherings that are more than 5 (or are not of the same household) where people are not maintaining social distancing. Many towns have completely closed their recreational fields and parks, and that is the last thing I want to do, so please, no contact sports!!
P.S. Try disc golf….it’s a sport you can play and still maintain social distancing!
Get the Facts About COVID-19
Stay informed and know the facts so you can squish the rumors.
- Frequently Asked Questions on the State of Connecticut’s Actions Related to Covid-19 (this is updated daily)
- Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- UNCAS Health District
- Connecticut Department of Health
Messages from Town Clerk’s Office
Fishing and Hunting Licenses
Fishing and hunting licenses can be purchased online. Visit the DEEP website for more information.
Access to Records
Do to the Town Clerk’s office being closed to the public, the town clerk has temporarily opened all land records without a subscription. This will enable you to see and print all land records and survey maps recorded after 1975. Please follow the directions under the Town Clerk land records section on the Town Clerk’s website page. The login and password will both be Voluntown. If you need further help please call 860-376-4089 or email townclerk@voluntown.gov and we will email or fax other records to you.
If you are in need of assistance concerning birth, marriage, or death certificates, please send an email or leave a voice message. Contact information is on the Town Clerk’s website page.
Message from the Assessor’s Office
Property Cards & Maps Available Online
The Tax Assessor would like to remind everyone that Assessor property cards and maps can be found online. For information on how to access them, visit the Assessors website page. Feel free to reach out via email if you have questions. Contact information can also be found on the website.
Message from the Tax Collector
Tax Payments Accepted via Mail and Online Only
To limit person to person contact, starting on Tuesday, March 24, and until further notice tax we are requesting that payments to the Tax Collector be made via mail or online. We will not be accepting cash at this time. Check or money order can be mailed to the Town Clerk’s Office, PO Box 96, Voluntown CT, 06384.
Your balance can be checked online, and the online system excepts credit card payments (small fee) and echecks ($2 fee).
If you need to contact the tax collector, you can send her an email or leave her a voice mail and she will get in touch with you. Contact information is available on the Tax Collector website page.
Message from the Building Inspector
Please visit the Building Inspector/Zoning Officer page for more info.
Messages from the Voluntown/Sterling Transfer Station
Please visit the Voluntown/Sterling Transfer Station page for more info.
As of 3/19/20, the Voluntown Sterling Transfer Station will not be accepting items for the give/take table.
The Voluntown/Sterling Transfer Station will not be accepting bulky waste,including stuffed couches or furniture until further notice.
A Message from the Voluntown Public Library
Please visit the Voluntown Public Library website or Facebook page for more information.
The Voluntown Public Library will be closing Tuesday, March 17th until further notice due to avoid the spread of the Corona Virus. All programs are canceled until further notice as well.
If you have items out, overdues will be forgiven so returns are not necessary while we are closed.
You can still call the library and leave a message at 860(376-0485), email vpl@voluntown.gov, or message our FB page to request renewals as I can access the system from home. Thank you!
Messages from Voluntown School Administration
Good Evening Voluntown Families,
Starting Monday, March 16th, Voluntown Public Schools will offer all students under 18 a “grab and go” breakfast and lunch from 10:00 am to 2:00pm at the Griswold Middle School cafeteria area. Students will stop by the outside of the GMS cafeteria, where they will be greeted by Food Services personnel to retrieve both breakfast and lunch. We are happy to offer this service to students while school is closed for the next two weeks. Should you have any questions about this service, please call our Food Service Director at 860-376-7685.
Please continue to check our Facebook page and website www.voluntownct.org for additional information, including resources for families. As a reminder we are closed through Friday, March 27th or until further notice.
I am available by email asuffoletto@voluntownct.org (PM through our Facebook) should you need any assistance during this closure.
Stay well,
Amy Suffoletto
Principal, Voluntown Elementary School
Messages from the Voluntown Volunteer Fire Department
For more information from the Voluntown Voluntown Fire Department, visit their website and Facebook page.
Create a medical history & medications list for each member of household
We want to be able to provide you with the best care possible, but we need your help.
Do us a favor and stop what you’re doing right now. We need you to write up a medical history and medication list for every member of your family and make sure it’s easily accessed. (On your fridge and/or in your ICE file on your phone).
With today’s situation, many hospitals and EMS are not allowing ANYONE to accompany a patient to the hospital. If you or a loved one has to go the hospital for ANY reason you don’t want EMS, doctors or nurses missing key information.
Most of us have plenty of time on our hands currently. No excuses! Do it today. DO IT NOW.
Stay healthy and share this with family and friends.
What to do if you are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms
If you are in Eastern Connecticut, are experiencing symptoms, and feel you need testing for COVID-19:
1. DO NOT GO TO TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OR CALL 911 UNLESS YOU ARE EXPERIENCING AN EMERGENCY. It’s important we do not tie up emergency resources for non emergent issues.
2. Call your doctor or the Hartford HealthCare Hotline at 860-972-8100. They will give you instructions on how and where to be tested.
3. Please do not go to any medical facility unannounced for the safety of all patients and medical professionals.
For more frequently asked COVID-19 questions visit:
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Coronavirus/COVID-19-FAQs.pdf?la=en&fbclid=IwAR2cahTJFVUW-jKTvWPZJgApXtbNrgF1EcNbJNoKOw77m7AHhx0UOXAntXc
Changes in ambulance transport
Due the hospital restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, the Voluntown Fire Dept will be taking precautions in conjunction with medical facilities. Until further notice, in the event that you or a family member require ambulance services, only the patient will be transported to the hospital by ambulance. Family members and/or friends will need to find other means of transportation.
This does not include minors. One parent will be permitted to accompany a minor patient to the hospital if needed. Temperature assessments of anyone going by ambulance will occur prior to entrance of the ambulance and then again at the hospital. Please note most of the hospitals in our area are restricting access/ visiting patients unless they are life threateningly ill. Entrance to the hospital is not guaranteed. Please understand we have the best interest of your loved ones, yourself and our dedicated staff in mind by implementing this policy at this time. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
News from Governor Lamont
Information on the State level is constantly changing. Please visit Governor Lamont’s webpage for current updates. For answers to questions you might have about COVID-19 and the State’s response, please read through the Governor’s document, Frequently Asked Questions on the State of Connecticut’s Actions Related to Covid-19. It is updated frequently, so check it often for changes.
Other News
YSB DodgeBall Tournament Postponed
The Youth Service Bureau DodgeBall Tournament scheduled for this Saturday, March 14, has been postponed. Updates on when it will be rescheduled are forthcoming.
COVID- 19: Prepare, Don’t Panic
For more information and updates, please visit the following websites:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Congratulations Voluntown Athletes!
Congratulations to the VES boy’s basketball team for winning their division’s SEMSAC Championship game on Saturday, February 22! They played hard and demonstrated great teamwork and sportsmanship.
Congratulations to Voluntown residents Taliah Sweet (Captain) & Christina Clements and their Norwich Free Academy teammates! The NFA cheerleading squad scored ECC’s Division 1 Winner AND overall Grand Champions last night !!!!!! They have held this title 2 years in a row.
Planning and Zoning Commission Vacancy
Planning and Zoning Commission Vacancy
The Planning and Zoning Commission has a vacancy for a full member to fill the remaining term of 11/19/2019 – 11/18/2025. Commission members must be registered voters in Voluntown. Please send a letter of interest to the Planning and Zoning Commission via the Town Clerk’s Office. Letters can be dropped off in person, or emailed to townclerk@voluntown.gov by 4pm on March 3rd.
