Waste Oil (drained from engines), is now a Bulky Waste item pick-up, and is not to be put out with recycling.  Bulky Waste items will only be picked up the first full week of the month and you must call 4 days in advance (800) 286-5335 or (860) 423-4527.  This is oil only; do not mix with other liquids such as anti-freeze or transmission fluid.  Pour into a clean one gallon heavy plastic container (please mark oil on container), screw on top and tape shut.  Place next to any other bulky items at curbside.  Limit is (5) one gallon containers per pick-up. 

The Eastern Highlands Health District has been notified by the Department of Health that members of the school community had confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza.  These individuals have recovered from the virus without incident.  The School system has implemented the Center for Disease Control Guidelines which provides that students and adults who are ill with flu symptoms should not attend school for at least seven days or until 24 hours after the illness symptoms are over, whichever is longer.  Closure of school is no longer recommended by the CDC unless there is a large cluster of confirmed cases at the particular location.  Center for Disease Control Guidelines for school and child care facilities can be found at www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/k12_dismissal.htm/.  The Eastern Highlands Health District will continue to monitor H1N1 occurrences in Tolland and work with the School system on implementation of appropriate guidelines. Any questions parents may have on this may be referred to the nurse at the school or the Eastern Highlands Health District at 860-429-3325. Read the rest of this entry »