Posted on 5/2/2020

View the PDF version of this notice here.

The PDF version of the letter below can be viewed here.

Wednesday, April 29: Tricentennial Committee is meeting at 6:00PM.
The Tricentennial Committee is meeting via Zoom. This meeting is open for anyone to join and will not be posted livestream. If you are interested in hosting or sponsoring a tricentennial event or helping out in anyway, please join the Zoom meeting. Log in information is below.
Topic: Tri-Centennial Meeting
Time: Apr 29, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82498782523
Dial by your location:  +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 824 9878 2523

Tuesday, April 28: Board of Selectmen Meeting is at 6:00PM. 
The Board of Selectmen will be holding a virtual meeting on Zoom.  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 board at voluntownwebsite@gmail.com up to one hour before the meeting start time, and will be read during Public Comments on the Agenda. Please put Public Comments in the email subject line. View the agenda here. 

Meeting Documents

Draft Budget 

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  emailed to townclerk@voluntown.gov Position is open until filled.

Transfer Station Bulky Waste Update

• Residents must stop at the office prior to entering to unload their vehicle.
•  Residents will be shown where to unload their vehicles, but bulky materials will not be handled by anyone but the owner. Please bring someone along to assist with unloading if necessary.
• Please pack your vehicles so bulky waste can be the last items unloaded.
• Residents are asked to maintain six-foot distancing and avoid socializing.
• Items that will not be accepted are: COUCHES AND STUFFED CHAIRS/RECLINERS.

A Message from the Selectmen’s Office

Posted 4/21/20: A page has been added to the town website titled ‘Assistance for During Covid 19 Pandemic for Residents and Bushiness‘ it can be found under ‘Services & Community’ on the homepage menu. This page will be updated as information is received, so check it frequently. The Assistance for Businesses links to a page on the Voluntown Economic Development Website. 

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please contact the Selectmen’s Office at 860-376-5580. Leave a message and Tracey or Julie will get back to you.

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

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!!

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

Message from the Tax Collector

Tax Lien Notices

Tax Lien notices will be going out by Friday, April 25,  for May 1, 2020 real estate.

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. 

BULKY WAST UPDATE- Posted April 21, 2020

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.

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).

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

The Special Board of Selectmen Meeting will be held virtually on Zoom, Tuesday, 4/21 at 6:00PM. 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 board at thanson@voluntown.gov  with ‘Public Comment’ in the email subject line, up to one hour before the meeting, and will be read during Public Comments on the Agenda. The agenda can be viewed here.

Meeting Documents:

OPM Form & Proposed Resolution

Governor Lamont’s Executive Order 7S, Section 6 & Executive Order 7W, Section 1