The Town of Tolland will begin using “Tolland Alert” by Everbridge Aware™, an emergency notification system provided by Everbridge, the leading emergency notification system provider, to communicate with residents and businesses within minutes during an emergency.

The Town of Tollandwill be able to alert residents and businesses about severe weather watches, major fire or police events, major road closures, public health advisories, vital town news or events, winter parking ban notices, town service updates, Water Commission advisories, and WPCA advisories using the “Tolland Alert” system by Everbridge Aware.  Residents and businesses that register may elect to subscribe to all or any one of the notification categories.  Messages can be sent on any communication path desired; cell phone, home phone, email, text messaging, fax, pager, PDA and more – ensuring that residents and businesses receive time sensitive information and important public service announcements in minutes.  Residents and businesses currently listed in white pages database will be automatically subscribed to emergency alerts by phone, though any citizen may self-register, provide additional contact information or opt out.

“We have a commitment to our citizens to protect them from any danger that threatens our community.  The ability to reach all residents quickly during an emergency to warn them and provide guidance is critical to upholding that commitment, which is why we are rolling out “Tolland Alert” by Everbridge Aware,” said Steven Werbner, Town of Tolland Town Manager.  “The Everbridge emergency notification system ensures the Town ofTolland will be able to react efficiently and provide accurate information during a natural disaster or other crisis.”

Click here to register today for “Tolland Alert”

Go Blue!  Please participate in an informal survey about Tolland Recycling!

Most Tolland residents currently have the standard 65 gallon blue rolling cart for their recycling.  The Town is conducting an informal survey to inquire of residents if they are satisfied with this size.  If you think the Town should look into the feasibility of getting some larger rolling carts, please e-mail mwilkinson@tolland.org .  Please also state in the e-mail what size rolling cart you currently use.  Thanks for your input!  Please continue to recycle!  The more you recycle, the more the Town achieves in savings!  For more on our recycling program go to http://www.tolland.org/solid-waste-recycling.

Due to poor weather and road conditions the Town of Tolland library will be closing at Noon 12:00 p.m. today January 21, 2012.  In addition all Town of Tolland Recreation Department activities have been cancelled.

Tolland was the first stop for Governor Dannel Malloy who was visiting several towns today to announce the Small Town Economic Assistance Program grant awards.  Tolland has been awarded a STEAP grant in the amount of $394,350 for the construction of a multi-use concession facility which will include handicapped-accessible bathrooms at the Cross Farms Recreation Complex. (Read more)

The main parking lot at the Hicks Memorial Municipal Center & Library is now open for the public and staff.  Temporary paving has occurred and light poles have been installed.   The concrete that was poured for the walkways have not been sealed and can not be sealed until the weather is above 60 degrees so that means no salt can be spread on the walks or it will destroy them.  The Town crew will do its best to keep them clear and put a little sand on them when they get iced up.   When we do get snow, please watch your step and walk carefully.