tolland.org » News http://www.tolland.org Welcome to Tolland, Connecticut Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:27:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Residents and Businesses Can Sign Up to Receive Critical Information During Emergencies http://www.tolland.org/2012/01/23/residents-and-businesses-can-sign-up-to-receive-critical-information-during-emergencies/ http://www.tolland.org/2012/01/23/residents-and-businesses-can-sign-up-to-receive-critical-information-during-emergencies/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:25:04 +0000 hsuchecki@tolland.org http://www.tolland.org/?p=15556 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”

]]> http://www.tolland.org/2012/01/23/residents-and-businesses-can-sign-up-to-receive-critical-information-during-emergencies/feed/ 0 Tolland Recycling Survey http://www.tolland.org/2012/01/23/tolland-recycling-survey/ http://www.tolland.org/2012/01/23/tolland-recycling-survey/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:20:42 +0000 hsuchecki@tolland.org http://www.tolland.org/?p=15654 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.

]]> http://www.tolland.org/2012/01/23/tolland-recycling-survey/feed/ 0 Tolland Public Library Closing at Noon 01-21-2012 http://www.tolland.org/2012/01/21/tolland-public-library-closing-at-noon-01-21-2012/ http://www.tolland.org/2012/01/21/tolland-public-library-closing-at-noon-01-21-2012/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:23:01 +0000 btanner@tolland.org http://www.tolland.org/?p=15627 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.

]]> http://www.tolland.org/2012/01/21/tolland-public-library-closing-at-noon-01-21-2012/feed/ 0 Tolland Awarded Grant for Cross Farms Multi-Use Facility http://www.tolland.org/2011/12/29/tolland-awarded-grant-for-cross-farms-multi-use-facility/ http://www.tolland.org/2011/12/29/tolland-awarded-grant-for-cross-farms-multi-use-facility/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:17:35 +0000 hsuchecki@tolland.org http://www.tolland.org/?p=15412 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.

Cross Farms has numerous outdoor recreational opportunities for all ages. There are three soccer fields, three baseball fields and a certified 18-hole disc golf course.  The Park comprises of over 100 acres and offers wooded hiking trails and a Family Fitness Trail.  However, the most exciting feature to Cross Farms will be the future Adam’s Adventure Playground.

To learn more about today’s events click on the links below.  

http://tolland.patch.com/articles/tolland-receives-394-350-for-cross-farms-project#photo-8801454

http://www.governor.ct.gov/malloy/cwp/view.asp?Q=493502&A=4010

http://www.adamsadventure.org/

 

]]> http://www.tolland.org/2011/12/29/tolland-awarded-grant-for-cross-farms-multi-use-facility/feed/ 0 Main Parking Lot at Hicks Memorial Municipal Center & Library http://www.tolland.org/2011/12/27/main-parking-lot-at-hicks-memorial-municipal-center-library/ http://www.tolland.org/2011/12/27/main-parking-lot-at-hicks-memorial-municipal-center-library/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:45:59 +0000 lbielawiec@tolland.org http://www.tolland.org/?p=15365 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.

]]> http://www.tolland.org/2011/12/27/main-parking-lot-at-hicks-memorial-municipal-center-library/feed/ 0 No Delay in Refuse & Recycling Due to Holidays http://www.tolland.org/2011/12/21/no-delay-in-refuse-recycling-due-to-holidays/ http://www.tolland.org/2011/12/21/no-delay-in-refuse-recycling-due-to-holidays/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:46:41 +0000 hsuchecki@tolland.org http://www.tolland.org/?p=15325 There will be no delay in refuse & recycling pick-up due to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.  Put your totes out as you normally would on your regularly scheduled day.  Remember you must call Willimantic Waste at (800) 286-5335 or go on-line www.williwaste.com to schedule a bulk pick-up 4 days in advance. January’s bulk week is Monday January 2nd – 6th.

]]> http://www.tolland.org/2011/12/21/no-delay-in-refuse-recycling-due-to-holidays/feed/ 0 Update on Main Municipal Parking Lot for Hicks Memorial Municipal Center & Library http://www.tolland.org/2011/12/19/update-on-main-municipal-parking-lot-for-hicks-memorial-municipal-center-library/ http://www.tolland.org/2011/12/19/update-on-main-municipal-parking-lot-for-hicks-memorial-municipal-center-library/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:00:24 +0000 lbielawiec@tolland.org http://www.tolland.org/?p=15312 The main Municipal Parking Lot (behind Town Hall) will be open to the public and Town staff as of Tuesday, 12/20.  There will be cones in some parking spaces that will not be available due to the installation of light poles.  Thanks for all your patience during this construction time.

]]> http://www.tolland.org/2011/12/19/update-on-main-municipal-parking-lot-for-hicks-memorial-municipal-center-library/feed/ 0 Hicks Memorial & Library Parking Lot http://www.tolland.org/2011/12/14/hicks-memorial-library-parking-lot/ http://www.tolland.org/2011/12/14/hicks-memorial-library-parking-lot/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:52:36 +0000 hsuchecki@tolland.org http://www.tolland.org/?p=15276 The rear parking lot of Hicks Memorial Municipal Center & Library will reopen to the public and Town Hall employees on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. The first coat of paving is being installed and will take several days before cars can safely drive on the surface. While the parking lot is closed the exterior parking lights will be installed and parking spaces will be striped.

]]> http://www.tolland.org/2011/12/14/hicks-memorial-library-parking-lot/feed/ 0 Distinguished Budget Award http://www.tolland.org/2011/12/13/distinguished-budget-award/ http://www.tolland.org/2011/12/13/distinguished-budget-award/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:31:28 +0000 hsuchecki@tolland.org http://www.tolland.org/?p=15260 I am pleased to announce that the Town for the third year in a row has received from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) the Distinguished Budget Award. This award reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meet the highest principles of government budgeting. In order to receive the award the Town had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity’s budget serves as a policy document; financial plan; operations guide and communications device. Budget documents must be rated proficient in all four categories as well fourteen other mandatory criteria with those categories. In Connecticut there are less than 20 towns that have achieved this distinction and only 1,250 entities throughout the country.

I would like to congratulate the Finance office and Acting Finance Director Agata Herasimowicz in particular for her work on the document and reformatting efforts over the last several years. There is a wealth of information within the document, other then just numbers and I would encourage all residents to take the opportunity to read the document which can be found under the Finance Quick Link.

]]> http://www.tolland.org/2011/12/13/distinguished-budget-award/feed/ 0 Cross Farms Debris Center Hours http://www.tolland.org/2011/12/08/cross-farms-debris-center-hours/ http://www.tolland.org/2011/12/08/cross-farms-debris-center-hours/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:07:24 +0000 hsuchecki@tolland.org http://www.tolland.org/?p=15209 The Town would like to notify residents of changes to the hours at the Cross Farms Debris Center. It will continue to be open daily 7:00 am to 4:00 pm through this Sunday, December 11th.  It will be closed Monday, December 12th thru Thursday, December 15th. The center will then re-open for the weekend Friday, December 16th through Sunday, December 18th from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm daily.  Sunday, December 18th is the last day it will be open to residents.  Residents are reminded they need to bring identification with them.  Also, residents and disc golfers will not be able to park at Cross Farms while the site remains a holding area for storm debris as it will be locked at ALL times. Thank you for your cooperation. Questions may be directed to the Public Works Department at (860) 871-3690.

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