The Town Council on April 7, 2008 adopted a FY 2008-09 Town Operating and Capital Budget in the amount of $49,279,966. The Town Council’s Annual Budget Presentation will take place on Tuesday, April 29th at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Tolland High School. The Annual Budget Presentation is intended to provide information and encourage public discussion. The budget proposal requires a 1.12 increase in the mill levy for a 3.95% increase in the current tax rate or 29.51 mills. Changes in the budget plan from that proposed by the Town Manager include the following: Read the rest of this entry »

Tolland Animal Control, in conjunction with the Town of Tolland’s Public Safety Department, is presently in the process of implementing a new database to benefit the livestock in our community.

This information would prove crucial in the event of a fire, natural disaster or other animal crisis. We are seeking to compile data that includes the location, number and type of livestock (other than dogs and cats), that reside at each farm or residence. Also, we are looking for volunteers with livestock experience to assist us in the event of a livestock emergency. Read the rest of this entry »

The Public Hearing on the Town Manager’s Recommended Budget took place on Thursday, April 3rd at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Tolland High School. You may click here for the “2008-2009 Budget Information” section of this website which contains links to the presentation given by the Town Manager and other important documents including the recommended budget, budget presentations shown at Town Council meetings, budget meeting dates, and meeting agendas. Questions may be directed to the Town Manager’s Office at 871-3600.

The Town Council and the Board of Education would like to invite the public to the monthly “Town Council/Board of Education Hour” which will be held in the Library Program Room every 2nd Saturday of the month from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. The next Council/BOE Hour will be held on April 12th. The monthly Council/BOE Hour is meant to be Read the rest of this entry »