HANDICAPPED INFORMATION
Town Hall has handicapped parking available and is
accessible
to handicapped persons through the side entrance.
Telecommunications for the Deaf is located at the Police Station
at 860.599.4347.
Public Works
Highway Department
Peter Balestracci, Highway Superintendent
The Highway Department can be reached at 860.535.5055,
the Highway Garage at 860.535.5097.
The Highway Department, consisting of the superintendent and 19 personnel, performs a wide
variety of tasks, including general maintenance such as patching roads, roadside sweeping,
cutting of grass, erecting signs, cutting brush and dead trees, cleaning storm drains and
repairing fences, as well as the maintenance and repair of other town-owned buildings and
property including the Pawcatuck Dike, the Town Dock, many old cemeteries, the picnic area,
and various recreational parks.
Sidewalk repair is an ongoing effort. During the past year, approximately 911 feet of broken
sidewalk and curbing was replaced along with smaller repairs. To solve erosion and flooding
problems, 1,960 feet of storm sewer pipe was laid and 10 new catch basins were constructed.
To maintain roads, 3,623 tons of bituminous concrete were laid and all crosswalks, stop lines
and center lines were painted. During the winter, 1,870 yards of mixed sand and salt were used
on town roads and school grounds.
Among larger projects during the year were: installing a sidewalk, resurfacing the parking lot
and beautifying Pawcatuck Park by planting trees and shrubs, and constructing new parking
lots at West Vine Street and Deans Mill Schools.
Only through Town Aid money was the town able to perform many of the above services. The
statements of the Town Aid accounts show the expenditures made during the fiscal year. In
addition to providing funds for catch basin cleaning, these funds were used to purchase
bituminous concrete, sand, gravel, loam and salt for winter maintenance.
Written by Peter Balestracci, Superintendent, for the
1999 Town calendar.
Water Pollution Control Authority
Harold Storrs, Director 860.535.5065
W.epartment of Education $17,684
Dept. of Public Health & Addiction Services $3,105
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Town Profile P.C.A. operates the Sanitary Sewer System which services the Borough of
Stonington, Mystic and Pawcatuck areas. The Authority consists of a five-member Board
appointed by the Board of Selectmen for five-year terms, with one member appointed each
year. The Board is responsible for all policy as well as the formulation and administration of
the budget.
The Water Pollution Control Authority began preparation of a town-wide sewer master plan.
This planning process is the first attempt to examine the town's overall sewage requirements
since studies done on the 1950s and 1960s. The resulting plan, called a "Wastewater Facilities
Plan," is intended to address all of the town's forseeable wastewater management needs over
the next 20 years. The "plan of study" calls for the public to be strongly involved throughout
the process which will lead to a number of public meetings during the coming year. Ten
consulting engineer firms responded to the town's "Request for Proposals," and the authority
selected Camp, Dresser & McKee, from Cambridge, MA, as being the most qualified to
perform the study and prepare the plan. The new "Plan" will take 12 to 18 months to finish.
Phase 1 of the "Mystic Upgrade" consisting of constructing a double barrel pipeline to
connect the Mystic and Stonington Borough treatment plants was completed in the fall. The
pipeline is ready to transport a portion of the flow from the Mystic district to the Borough
plant as soon as improvements at the Borough are complete. In addition, the pipeline is
already conveying wastewater to the Borough plant from the Lord's Point area which was
previously served by Mystic. Contract #2 for modifications to the Borough treatment plant
was awarded in March at a price of $1,416,950. While the improvements are not intended to
expand the plant's capacity, they will improve performance.
Litigation which commenced in 1991 against the town in regard to operations at the
Pawcatuck Wastewater Treatment Facility came to trial at Connecticut Superior Court during
September. In October the jury found in favor of the plaintiffs and awarded $675,000 in
damages. An appeal has been filed to the Connecticut Supreme Court, and the appeal is
expected to be heard during 1999.
The Authority commissioned a "competitive assessment" of operations within the department
in order to find ways to reduce costs. The assessment, which is based on viewing operations
from the private sector's point of view, suggested a number of possibilities which have been
taken into consideration. The Authority has begun examining alternative methods for
implementing the most desirable recommendations.
Unpaid, delinquent accounts for sewer use have tended to represent about 5% of use bills
annually. This affects the revenues needed to operate the system. Aged accounts have been
reviewed and payment plans have been established where appropriate for customers to "catch
up."
On the operations side, computers have been upgraded at each location and a network created
connecting the three treatment plants. Software has been acquired to inventory every piece of
equipment and to set up a system-wide integrated maintenance program.
Written by the Harold Storrs, Director, for the 1999 Town Calendar.
Solid Waste Management
John Phetteplace, Director
The Solid Waste Transfer Station is located on Greenhaven Road in Pawcatuck 860.535.5088 or
call the Recycling/Solid Waste Office located at Town Hall 860.535.5099. Landfill hours are
Monday through Saturday 9am-2pm. Sunday 8am-1pm. Closed all day on Wednesday.
Stonington has volume based user fees. Wood mulch is free to residents when available.
Leaves are composted at the site and the mulch is also available to residents. The "Reusable
Shed" at the Transfer Station has proven to be very successful. Residents can dispose of usable
items or take home items of interest. The shed is open during regular hours. Household
hazardous waste collection was expanded from a one-day per year event to six events per year
through a multi-town cooperative. Now, Stonington residents can use the Town-sponsored
collection or any one of five other area events for disposal of household hazardous waste.
In fiscal year 1997-98, Stonington again took the lead in innovative solid waste management
activities. The Town established the Stonington Resources Recovery Authority to provide
municipal trash collection for the entire town, the first year the town provided collection of all
residential and commercial municipal solid waste (MSW). This has allowed the town to meet
its minimum commitment at the Preston Waste-to-Energy Facility for the first time and
prevent a significant loss of revenue for the town. Tonnage delivery exceeded 12,000 tons, well
above the established minimum of 10,149 tons per year. Collection and disposal costs are
funded through the Solid Waste Budget and revenues received from the sale of yellow bags
and from billing commercial accounts.
The town's recycling rate saw a 2% increase from last year. Residents are currently recycling 30% of the total waste stream. One component of the recycling program, the reusable shed, continues to be very popular. Residents can dispose of usable items or take home items of interest at no charge, and it is one more way residents can "reduce, reuse, recycle."
The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Program has expanded to five events throughout the year. Residents now have five opportunities to safely dispose of HHW. Through a consortium of towns, we have been able to expand collection opportunities and significantly reduce costs of these collections.
Written by John Phetteplace, Solid Waste Manager, for the
1999 Town calendar.
RECYCLING INFORMATION
Stonington recycles many items. For information on materials that can be recycled, please call the office at 860.535.5099.
Park and Recreation Department
James Ballato, Director 860.599.1193
The Stonington Recreation Commission
operates a number of programs in the community that afford people of all age groups opportunities to enjoy their leisure time.
Director James Ballato 860.599.1193 has an office in the Recreation Building in Pawcatuck. Stonington's Recreation area hosts a playground, tennis courts, soccer and softball fields and picnic areas located on 60+ acres in Pawcatuck.
During the fiscal year 1997-98, the Recreation Commission accomplished the following:
* Completed restoration of the Tennis courts and Basketball courts due to seasonal cracks from the weather conditions.
* Completion of all new playground equipment:
1. Behind Stonington High School
2. Stonington Town Dock Area (Stonington Borough)
3. Old Mystic on Haley Drive
* At the request of the insurance company, removed equipment that was damaged and could cause injury.
* Lights at the softball field were corrected to prevent damage to the light poles by using lock nuts to secure the lights at the top of the poles.
Winter programs included seven teams in Junior Basketball (Boys grades 5-8), seven teams in Senior Basketball, 40 boys in Pee-Wee Basketball, and seven teams in Intermediate Basketball. Summer programs included activities at three playgrounds, averaging 140 children per day, eight tennis teams, 120 individuals in the swim program, 75 in summer basketball, seven teams in men's softball and 12 teams in the golf league.
Written by Joseph Woycik, Chair, for the 1999 Town Calendar.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. What are the hours Town Hall is open?
Town Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4PM. Town
Hall does not close for lunch hour.
Q. What are the hours at the Landfill Transfer Station?
The Landfill Transfer Station is open Monday and Tuesday
9:00am
to 2:00PM. Closed Wednesday. Open Thursday through Saturday
9:00am
to 2:00PM. On Sunday it is open 8:00am to 1:00PM.
Q. How do I get to Town Hall from I-95?
Town Hall is located on 152 Elm Street in Stonington. From the
New Haven area take I-95 North to Exit 91. At the end of the
ramp,
take a Right. Go .3 of a mile, take a left onto North Main
Street.
Follow till you come to a Stop Light (intersection with Route 1),
go straight. Follow till you come to Stop sign-go straight. At
next
Stop Sign (one block) take a left. Follow this street, you will
come to a hairpin turn to the left. Town Hall is on the left
about
two city blocks. Large brick building in residential area.
From Rhode Island: Take 95 South to Exit 91. At the end of the
ramp, take a left and go under the highway. Go .4 of a mile, take
a left onto North Main Street. Follow till you come to a Stop
Light
(intersection with Route 1), go straight. Follow till you come to
Stop sign-go straight. At next Stop Sign (one block) take a left.
Follow this street, you will come to a hairpin turn to the left.
Town Hall is on the left about two city blocks. Large brick
building in residential area.
Q. What is the mailing address for the Probate Court?
The mailing address for Probate Court is Post Office Box 312,
Stonington, CT 06378.
Q. Where can I mail my tax payments?
Tax payments can be mailed to Tax Collector, Post Office Box
427, Stonington, CT 06378.
Q. Where can I mail payments for Sewer Use Bills sent from the
Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA)?
Payments for sewer use bills can be mailed directly to WPCA,
Post Office Box 325, Stonington, CT. 06378.
Q. Where do I apply for a passport?
People can apply for a passport at the Probate Court located
in
Town Hall. Probate Court hours are 9:00am to 12 PM, closed during
lunch hour, opening again from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. Probate Court
can
be reached by calling 860.535.5090 during these hours.
Q. How do I contact a certain department by telephone?
All departments have direct telephone
Q. What is the current mill rate for the Town?
The mill rate is currently set at 22.85.
Q. How do I find out the schedule of events for
Stonington/Mystic areas, like the Blessing of the Fleet, Mystic
Art Festival, etc.?
People can contact the Mystic Chamber of Commerce at
860.592.9578 and Mystic and More at 1.800.To-Enjoy for dates of
area events.
Emergency Services
IN AN EMERGENCY-DIAL 911
The Town of Stonington is using the Enhanced
911 system for all emergencies. All 911 calls are received by
the Stonington Police Dispatch Center and disseminated to
the appropriate agencies. Fire protection is provided by
six volunteer fire departments. Emergency Medical Services
(EMS) are provided by three volunteer ambulance companies.
Police protection is provided by a full time Police
Department. All non-emergency calls and routine matters can
be handled by dialing 860.599.4411.
DEPARTMENT OF POLICE SERVICES
During the fiscal year 1997-98, 10,001 miscellaneous complaints
were investigated by the department, as well as 1,925 criminal
incidents which led to 751 criminal arrests. The department also
investigated 743 motor vehicle accidents and issued 2,126 motor
vehicle summonses.
The Stonington Police Department has been fortunate to
receive several Federal and State Grants that have greatly
enhanced our service to the community and allowed for the
purchase of equipment and the financial support for these
programs.
The Domestic Violence Program has been very successful in
helping hundreds of families in very difficult times. Also, six
mobile data terminals or computers have been installed in the
police vehicles and allow officers access to a great deal of
information while in the vehicles. Also, there are video
cameras installed in two cars which allow the taping of drunk
drivers and other emergency calls.
The department continues to work on the Problem Solving
Partnership Grant ($151,000) which the town received from
the federal government under the COPS program.
Department of Education $17,684
Dept. of Public Health & Addiction Services $3,105
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Town Profilerly conduct
problem in the 1,500 radius around West Broad Street School.
The fiscal year 1998-1999 has been a year that has presented
both challenges and high achievements. During the year we
had the Chief of Police become ill, which brought us down to
two Administrative Personnel. The Duties of the Chief had to
be included in the duties of both the Deputy Chief and the
Captain. This situation sustained us until recently, with the
appointment of David P. Erksine as Chief of Police on
March 1, 1999.
There were many efforts during the year to produce good
community relations and education. The following programs
were either developed or enhanced:
1. The Family Violence Coordinator continued to see more families
and assist in family violence problems. Approx. 200 families were
assisted from January 1, 1998 through the present. Our program
in Stonington has been recognized Statewide as a model program
and has been exposed nationally and on the internet.
2. We increased a police presence at peak times in the downtown
Pawcatuck area to decrease loitering and disorderly conduct.
3. The Problem Solving Grant was active and continues to study
the problem of loitering and disorderly conduct in the downtown
area, interacting with businesses and residents.
4. As a result of support from the First Selectman, the Police
Commission and the Building Committee, we saw the development
of a Bicycle Patrol, and the revitalized hope for the construction
of a new police facility.
5. We saw the development of a school based program on reducing
violence in the schools, as well as gun safety.
These are just a few of the efforts that have been realized
during the current year, reflecting the effort and community
minded base that exists in all of our employees at the
department. The upcoming year provides an opportunity to
increase this community policing effort and bring pride to our
department and the Town of Stonington.
Written by the Stonington Police Dept. for the 1999 Town
Calendar and 1999-2000 Budget.
OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL
The Fire Marshal's Office continued to make community safety
a top priority this year. One of the highlights of 1998 was the
implementation of a new incident reporting program.
The second Safe Community Day met with the same
enthusiastic response as the first. It was estimated that over
350 children, along with their parents, attended and
participated in the various segments of the program.
The Office experienced a year that all emergency agencies
want: no loss of life, and only one major incident in September
with the fire that destroyed the Water Street Café, formerly the
Harbor View Restaurant. During the year, 110 burning permits
and 12 blasting permits were issued.
Our objectives for the upcoming year include instituting a
more aggressive inspection program and fire prevention
program, in order to better serve the residents and children of
the Town of Stonington.
Written by George P. Brennan, Fire Marshal, for the 1999
Town Calendar and 1999-2000 Budget.
MUNICIPAL OFFICES AND COMMISSIONS
OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR
The maintenance of an equitable tax base and location and
appraisal of all real and personal property within the Town for
inclusion into the Grand List are the responsibilities of the
Assessor's Office. The Grand List represents the total of all
assessed values for all taxable real and personal property
located within the Town on October 1st. The Board of
Assessment Appeals determines whether adjustments to the
Assessor's list on assessments under appeal are warranted.
Real property assessments are computed at 70% of the
revaluation year's market value. Personal property
assessments are computed at 70% of current value.
This is the 350th year since the settlement of the Town of
Stonington in 1649, and as such the Grand List has grown to
reflect the economic times. The Town's 1997 Assessment Role
has increased 1,313% as compared to the 1823 Grand List. The
quantities of taxable property accounts of 1997 compared to
1823 have changed significantly as a result of technology and
added categories of taxable property.
The total value of the 1823 Grand List was $879,216
generating revenue in the amount of $35,864. Percentages for
tax obligations ranged from 2% to 50% of value. Over a period
of 174 years of growth, development has created a
reconfiguration of property classifications such as
undeveloped land to building lots. Taxable property has also
significantly changed as a result of tax exempt properties and
individual property tax exemptions. In 1823 abatement was the
only form of property relief.
The following is a breakdown of the 1997 Grand List:
Residential $797,848,510
Commercial $178,008,260
Industrial $27,539,300
Public Utilities $1,576,870
Vacant Land $18,453,810
Farm, Forest, Open Space $1,224,320
10 Mill Forest $4,010
Penalty $0
Gross Real Grand List $1,024,655,080
Motor Vehicle $83,152,870
Business Personal Property $61,074,095
Gross Grand List $1,168,882,045
Exemption $-14,249,952
NET GRAND LIST $1,154,632,093
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Old Mystic Fire Department
860.536.2220
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Mystic BF Hoxie Engine Company
860.536.8221
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Pawcatuck Fire Department
860.599.4251
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Quiambaug Fire Department
860.536.1743
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Stonington Borough
860.535.0329
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Wequetequock Fire Department
860.599.8343
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VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE SERVICES
Mystic River Ambulance
860.572.0581
| Stonington Ambulance Company
860.535.3721
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Transportation
PAWCATUCK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER OFFERS EXPANDED BUS SERVICE
TO STONINGTON, MYSTIC, AND OLD MYSTIC.
Beginning in January, the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center
Bus will offer some transportation services to seniors and persons
needing a wheelchair accessible bus who live in Stonington,
Old Mystic and Mystic. These services will be offered on the 1st and 3rd
Fridays of every month. The Board of the PNC has
authorized a ects. A total of $17,684
Dept. of Public Health & Addiction Services $3,105
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Town Profilethree-month trial of this program to learn if the
services are feasible.
WHO: Senior citizens and/or disabled persons using a
walker or wheelchair are eligible to ride the bus You
must register for the service by calling the PNC at 860.599.3285
at least two weeks before you can ride. You will be sent forms to
complete and return to the PNC.
WHAT: Transportation will be provided on a first come
first served basis for: (1) Doctor Appointments; (2)Dental
Appointments; (3) Health testing (4)Shopping (for Wheelchair and
"walker clients only)
WHEN: The bus will run from 8:00am to 4:00 PM
HOW: You must call the PNC at 860.599.3285 by Wednesday
4:00PM to schedule transportation on the following
Friday.
The bus will pick up people who live in any part of Stonington
and deliver them to their appointments in Mystic, Old Mystic and parts
of the Groton area. Pawcatuck seniors who wish to make appointments
in that area may also request transportation.
Due to the potential of long trips, clients should be aware that
they might be on the bus for quite a while. When they are
finished with their appointment, they should call the PNC and the
driver will return to get them as soon as possible. The driver
will take the most time effective routes for all pick-ups and
drop-offs. That means that he may pick up several people on a
route before dropping anyone off at their destination or home.
*** A $1.00 donation is requested for each trip ***
Pawcatuck is located minutes away from Exit 91 off the I-95
highway. Travel is less than two hours from major cities,
such as Boston, New York, Hartford, New Haven and Providence,
Rhode Island. Major airports are located in Groton, Providence, Boston
and Hartford/Springfield. Amtrak train stations are located in Mystic,
and New London, Connecticut, as well as in Westerly, Rhode Island,
only 15 minutes away by car. Limited public transportation is available
to the general public through Southeastern Area Transit 860.886.2631.
Additional transportation is available to senior citizens,
also on a limited basis, through the Pawcatuck Neighborhood
Center 860.599.3285 and the Stonington Community Center
860.535.2476, in conjunction with their elderly nutrition
programs.
Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center
Programs and Events
The following schedule lists only those events held regularly and which
are open to the public. Some are sponsored by the PNC and others
are meetings held here regularly. If you have any questions, call the PNC.
AA * Sunday * 7:00PM - 9:00PM
AA * Thursday * 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Adult Probation * 2nd Wednesday * 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Alanon * Friday * 10:30AM - 12:30PM
Clothes Closet * Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday * 10:00AM - 11:30AM
CODA * Tuesday * 7:30PM - 9:00PM
Coin Club * 3rd Wednesday * 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Emotion Anonymous * Monday * 7:30PM - 8:30PM
Literacy Volunteers * Tuesday * 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Narcanon * Friday * 7:30PM - 9:00PM
Narcanon * Sunday * 9:00AM - 10:30AM
PNC Board Meeting * 2nd Tuesday * 7:00PM
Senior Crafts * Tuesday * 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Senior Lunch and Bingo * Wednesday * 11:45AM - 2:00PM
Heart to Heart * Monday and Thursday * 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Quilters * 2nd Wednesday * 7:00PM - 9:30PM
Blood Pressure Screening * 3rd Wednesday each month * 11:15AM - 12:15PM
State Health Insurance Counseling Assistance Program * every Thursday * by appt. only *
Information, counseling and assistance on Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, Long Term Care,
Insurance, and related programs are available FREE to seniors needing these services
throughout Connecticut's new HICAP program. * For additional information, please call the
PNC at 599-3285.
Stonington Community Center
Programs and Events
SPORTS
Instructional Basketball * Grades 1 thru 3 * Wed. or Fri. 6-7PM * 6 weeks begins
January 12th and 14th * A fun way to learn basic skills of the game. Fundamentals of
basketball including shooting, dribbling, pation Services $3,105
Town Profilessing and scoring will be part of this program
geared towards girls and boys, ages 6-8. Each week basic skills of the game will be
demonstrated, followed by a pick up game especially for this age group. *
Instructor: Bill Buscetto
Youth Basketball League * Girls League, Grades 3-8 * Boys League, Grades 3-8 *
Teams in the following divisions: Grades 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8. * League begins in December
and runs through March. * Games will be played on Friday evenings and Saturdays. *
Fee: $20.00 ($15 siblings) * COMO membership required.
NIKE/NHL Floor Hockey * Mondays 4-5:30pm (ages 6-9) * Mondays 5:30-7:00PM
(ages 10-12) * Street Whales is a playground version of Ice Hockey, played in sneakers.
All equipment is provided, just bring your enthusiasm and have fun! All participants
must have a signed permission slip before they participate. * Program begins
September 13th. * Fee: FREE
SENIORS
Senior Transportation * The COMO van is available for trips to the doctor,
shopping, coffee hour, special events and activities. Please call the COMO at 535-2476
for additional information. All of the trips are scheduled around our lunch program.
Senior Lunch Program * The Stonington Community Center offers a hot
lunch program for senior citizens through T.V.C.C.A. The COMO has onsite meals
Monday - Friday at noon and also is the distribution center for the Town's Meals on
Wheels program. All seniors throughout the Town of Stonington are welcome for
lunch.
Blood Pressure Screening * Sponsored by the Stonington Visiting Nurses.
Held the third Thursday of every month 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Stonington Golden Agers * Meetings are held the first and third Thursday
of every month, beginning in September.
Bingo * Horseshoes * Croquet * Shuffleboard * Cards * Tuesdays & Thursdays
For more information on Senior Activities, please call Peg Moothart at 535.1964 or
Russell Inserra at (401) 596.1284
FINE ARTS
Beginner/Intermediate Pottery * Wednesdays, 6-9PM * 8 week session begins
Sept. 1st * Learn and polish the basics working with clay. Handbuilding and throwing
on the wheel. Includes 10 pounds of clay, firing and glazing. * Fee: $75 ($60 members)
Handbuilding * Mondays, 6-9PM * 8 week session begins August 30th * Learn
to make beautiful objects without using a wheel. Pinch, coil, work with slab; carve, incise,
sculpt to make lovely functional or nonfunctional pieces. In this eight-week course, you can
expect to finish at least a few pieces or more, depending on your speed. Your work will
be entered in the Depths of Winter Pottery Show, which takes place in February at the
COMO. * Fee: $75 ($60 members).
Clay Play * Fridays, 4-5:15PM * 8 week session begins September 13th * It's
never too early to learn how to work with clay! Bring your children to the pottery studio
on Fridays from 4-5:15PM. This eight week class acquaints kids with clay through a
series of fun projects. Kids have fun with clay. Price includes clay, glazing and firing. * Fee:
$60 ($50 members).
Daytime Pottery * Fridays, 9:00AM-noon * 8 week session begins August 3rd * Learn
and polish the basics of working with clay. Handbuilding and throwing on the wheel. Includes
10 lbs. of clay, firing and glazing.
THE FUNTASTIK FAMILY THEATER COMPANY
A community oriented performance company dedicated to producing theater for the whole family!
The Funtastik Family Theater is looking for volunteers in every aspect of production ... so if
you can paint a tree, dress a troll or flip a light switch ... we need you!
The Funtastik Family Theater Presents ALICE IN WONDERLAND on December
3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12 * Friday and Saturday peformances at 7:30PM * Sunday
matinees at 3:00PM.
FITNESS
Cardio Kickboxing for Fun and Fitness * Tuesdays and Thursdays * 3-4PM OR 6-7PM *
Cardio Kickboxing is a pad-kicking, sweat-pouring, bag-slamming, aggression-releasing,
power-punching, workout for the "bored with the spa scene" raging kickboxer deep inside
us all. No prior experience necessary.
TOWN OF STONINGTON RECREATION DEPT.
FALL PROGRAMS
For more information on any of these programs, please call Stonington Recreation
Director Jim Ballato at 599.1193
STONINGTON FREE LIBRARY
For further information on any of these programs, please call Natalie at the
Stonington Free Library at 535.0658
Stonington Free Library20 High Street "On the
Green",
Stonington, CT 06378 PHONE 860.535.0658, FAX 860.535.3945
HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10am-5pm, Wednesday 10
am-8pm, Saturday 10am-3pm.
Mystic & Noank
Library40 Library Street, Mystic, CT 06355 PHONE
860.536.3019 FAX 860.536.2350 HOURS: Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday 10am-9pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10am-5pm
Westerly Library 38 Broad Street, Westerly, RI 02891
PHONE 401.596.2877 HOURS: Monday-Wednesday 9am-9pm,
Thursday & Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-4pm. Beginning
December 7th, Sundays 12 Noon to 4PM.
NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR LOCAL DIALING
535.9045
Groton Public Library 52 Route 117, New Town Road,
Groton, CT 06340 PHONE 860.441.6750, FAX 860.448.0363
HOURS: Monday - Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday 9am-5:30pm,
Saturday 9am-5pm
Services offered by the Libraries:
Stonington Free LibraryAll residents are eligible for
a card. Residents of other towns may use the Library through the
System. Services include book circulation,
reference materials, history, interlibrary loan, genealogy
collection, children's programs, outreach programs, story hours,
regular Wednesday and Saturday events, adult programs, Winter
Lecture Series and ongoing Poetry Series.
Mystic & Noank Library
Offers several story hours for
children from 13 months through Kindergarten during the school
year. A Summer Reading Program is offered year round for adults.
Materials are educational, recreational and practical.
Information is researched and made available upon request from
the Library's own collection and through the regional and
state-wide interlibrary-loan systems.
Groton Public Library
Services include information by phone, reference State and local government documents, genealogy, local history room, interlibrary loan, Job Search Center, newspapers, MacIntosh Computers and PCs, microfilm/fiche reader, printer, photocopiers, educational toys, database CT library holdings, Teen Homework Center, computer assisted reference services, business and tax information, consumer guides, interlibrary loans, 115,000 titles to borrow.
Westerly Library
Services include reference and information, children's and adult reader's advisory, local history, genealogy collections, story times for toddlers & preschoolers, adult interest programs offered every month, interlibrary loans. Free borrowing privileges for all residents of Stonington. Books, videos, tapes, audiobooks, compact discs, CD-ROM, magazines, newspapers, articles, government documents. Patrons may dial into the catalog by going to the CLAN Home Page at www.clan.lib.ri.us
Available Newspapers:
Westerly Sun, New London Day, Hartford Currant, Norwich Bulletin, Providence Journal, Narragansett Weekly, Boston Globe, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and New York Daily News. Most newspapers are kept for several months. Back issues of the Westerly Sun are available on microfilm.
Board of Education
The Board of Education is made up of six members, the elected Board of Education is responsible for the Town operated school system of six schools with a total rated capacity of 3,580 students. Also located in Town are St. Michael's Parochial School and Pine Point, a private country-day school.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Corinne Kelly, Chairperson
Linda Trebisacci
Robert Farwell
Charles Henzy
Sam Agnello
Gerald Murphy
John Bolduc
Superintendent and Principals
Superintendent of Schools
Michael McKee 860.572.0506
Stonington High School
Principal Dr. Steve Murphy 860.599.5781
Mystic Middle School
Principal Susan Dumas 860.536.9613
Pawcatuck Middle School
Principal Jane Guilini 860.599.5696
Dean's Mill School
Principal Dennis Laven 860.535.2235
West Vine St. Elementary School
Principal Arlene Militello 860.599.5832
West Broad St. Elementary School
Principal Sandra McKenna 860.599.5633
School Addresses
Board of Education, North Stonington Rd., Old Mystic, CT 06372
Stonington High, 176 S.Broad St., Pawcatuck, CT 06379 Grades 9-12
Mystic Middle School, 204 Mistuxet Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355 Grades 5-8
Pawcatuck Middle School, 40 Field Street, Pawcatuck, CT 06379 Grades 5-8
Dean's Mill School, 35 Dean's Mill Road, Stonington, 06378 Grades K-4
West Broad Street School, 131 West Broad Street, Pawcatuck, CT 06379 Grades K-4
West Vine Street School, 17 West Vine Street, Pawcatuck, CT 06379 Grades K-4
Town of Stonington
Municipal Permit and License Information
Permits are required to... (Type of permit)
BUILDING OFFICIAL 860.535.5075: Permits based on total cost of construction $4 per $1,000
FIRE MARSHAL OFFICE 860.535.5085: Blasting Permits-$20; Burning Permits-$0
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 860.535.5055: Excavation Permits-Requires bond
PLANNING & ZONING 860.535.5095: Follows fees charged by the Planning & Zoning Commission under its Zoning Regulations and Wetlands Commission under its Wetlands Regulations.
SELECTMAN'S OFFICE 860.535.5050: Auctioneer-$5, Junk Dealer-$10, Lodging-$10, Restaurant-$13, Vendor-$25
TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE 860.535.5060: MARRIAGE LICENSE-$30
DOG LICENSES: $6 for altered animal, $16 non-altered, plus $1 penalty for each month after June, unless animal is under 6 months or new. Transfer from another town, $1 and $.50 for replacement of lost tag. Proof of active rabies shot required.
RESIDENT:
Firearms Hunting-$10 * Fishing-$15 * Hunting &
Fishing-$21 * Trapping-$20 * Jr. Trapping-$3 * Jr.
Hunting-$3 * Over 65-Free
NON-RESIDENT:
Firearms Hunting-$42 * Fishing-$25 * 3 Day Fishing-$8
* Hunting & Fishing-$55 * Pheasant Tags-$10 * Duck
Stamps-$5
WPCA 860.535.5065 Sewer Connection Permits-$25
Town of Stonington
Municipal Voter Information
REGISTRARS
DEMOCRATIC REGISTRAR: R. CRIS PALMER
REPUBLICIAN REGISTRAR: ROBIN MILLER
They may be reached at Town Hall by calling 860.535.5047
How To Become a Voter
Any U.S. citizen, 18 years of age, claiming Stonington as his bone fide residence may vote in all November Elections and, if affiliated, in primaries. A non-resident, if a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age, on October assessment list for $1,000, may vote in Town Meeting referenda.
To register, go to the Town Clerk's Office at Town Hall during business hours (Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) up to three weeks prior to an election. You may also register with the Registrar of Voters at special Voter-Making Sessions as
announced in local papers. You may also call 535-5060 and ask for a Mail-In Voter Registration Application.
Absentee Ballots:
Absentee ballots may be obtained from the Town Clerk's office for any vote on the machines. You are eligible for an absentee ballot if:
- you are a registered voter, out of town during voting hours on election day;
- you are a registered voter who is ill or physically disabled.
General Elections:
General Elections are held the first Tuesday after the first Monday
in November. Local elections are held in odd numbered years.
State and National elections are held in even numbered years.
Upcoming election and registration deadlines
Persons who are 18 years of age, U.S. citizens and residents of Stonington may register to vote in the November 2, 1999 election until 8:00 p.m. on October 19, 1999.
Those persons meeting the above criteria may register to vote in the Town Clerk's Office at Town Hall. (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m), OR at one of the special voter registration sessions listed below.
Persons whose rights as to age, citizenship or residence mature AFTER October 19, 1999 may apply at the above office on a daily basis until 12:00 NOON on November 1, 1999.
Persons who do not fall into a "matured rights" category may apply for admission between October 19 and November 1, 1999, but such applications will not be effective until the third day following the date of the election.
Hand-delivered registration applications must be received by the Registrar of Voters on or by October 19, 1999.
Mailed-in registration applications must be postmarked by October 19th, 1999 in order for the applicant to be entitled to vote in the election. Electoral privileges of applicants meeting this deadline attach immediately upon approval of the Registrar.
Questions regarding election and registration may be directed to Registrar of Voters R. Cris Palmer at (860) 535-5047.
Upcoming Voter Registration Sessions
The Stonington Registrar of Voters will hold special voter registration sessions as listed below. All such sessions will be conducted at the Registrar of Voters Office, in the basement level of the Town Hall, 152 Elm Street, Stonington.
Persons who are 18 years of age, U.S. citizens and residents of Stonington may register to vote in the November election at the following special voter registration sessions:
Saturday, October 16, 1999 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 19, 1999 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
In addition, on Monday, November 1, 1999, the Registrars will hold a special limited voter registration session between the hours of 9:>00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The purpose of this limited session is only to admit those persons whose electoral qualifications as to age, citizenship or residence was attained since October 19, 1999.
In addition to the aforementioned special registration session, potential electors may register to vote at the Town Clerk's Office at any time during regular business hours, weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Absentee Ballots
The distribution and collection of absentee ballots is conducted solely by the Office of the Town Clerk.
Absentee ballot applications may be obtained from the Town Clerk's Office during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) through Monday, November 1, 1999.
Town Clerk Cindy Ladwig will also hold a special absentee ballot session on Saturday, October 30, 1999 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.
Questions regarding absentee ballots may be directed to the Town Clerk's Office at (860) 535-5060.
Where To Vote
Stonington has five voting districts. The polling places are located as follows:
1st District
Stonington Town Hall, 152 Elm Street, Stonington
2nd District
Pawcatuck Fire Station Annex, 33 Liberty Street, Pawcatuck
3rd District
Dean's Mill School, 35 Deans Mill Road, Stonington
4th District
Mystic Voting Hall, 10 Broadway Avenue, Mystic
5th District
Board of Education Administration Building, 49 North Stonington Road
Old Mystic
YOUR REPRESENTATIVES
Who Represents You in Washington
President: William J. Clinton (D)
The White House, Washington, DC 20500
Telephone: 1.202.456.1411
Dear President Clinton OR Dear Mr. President ...
U.S. Senators:
The Honorable Christopher Dodd (D)
Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
Telephone: 1.202.224.2823 OR
Putnam Park, 100 Great Meadow Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109
Telephone: 1.203.240.3470; In-state 1.800.334.5341
Dear Senator Dodd OR Dear Sir ...
The Honorable Joseph Lieberman (D)
706 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
Telephone: 1.202.224.4041 OR
1 State Street, Floor 14, Hartford, CT 06103
Telephone: 1.800.225.5605
Dear Senator Lieberman OR Dear Sir ...
U.S. Representative (2nd district)
The Honorable Sam Gejdenson (D)
1401 Longworth Building, Washington, DC 20515
Telephone: 1.202.225.2076 OR
2 Courthouse Square, 5th Floor, PO Box 2000, Norwich, CT 06360
Telephone: 1.860.886.0139
Dear Representative Gejedson OR Dear Sir ...
Who Represents You in Hartford
Governor: The Honorable John G. Rowland (R)
Governor of Connecticut
The Capitol, Hartford, CT 06106
Telephone: 1.860.566.4840
Dear Governor Rowland OR Dear Sir ...
State Senator(18th District):
The Honorable Cathy Welles Cook (R)
Legislative Office Building, Room 3400, Hartford, CT 06106
Telephone: 1.800.842.1421
Dear Senator Cook ...
State Representative:(43rd District):
The Honorable Robert Simmons (R):
PO Box 268, Drawer 271, Stonington, CT 06378
Telephone: 1.860.535.8378
Dear Mr. Simmons ...
Town of Stonington
Adult Education Information
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FALL 1999
WINTER ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS
All courses will be held at Stonington High School.
Registration fee must accompany registration form.
Please contact 860.599.5781 for further
information and registration forms.
WINTER COURSES TO BE ANNOUNCED
BUSINESS, INDUSTRY AND EDUCATION
The Stonington Adult Education Program operates a
cooperative program between Business, Industry, and Education to
for the 21st Century.
The programs are cost effective, student orientated
and geared to meet the needs of business and industry. Skilled
and experienced instructors are utilized from area businesses and
industries.
Now is the time when Connecticut needs capable, productive,
literate workers. With the rapid growth in technology and
increasing international competition, companies need workers who
can adapt to a variety of changes, and grow in their jobs.
Across the nation, most business and industries agree on one
fact: We need educated and trained employees if we are to compete
in the world markets of the 21st Century. Here in Southeastern
Connecticut, the need is even more acute as we are forced to
transfer our energies away from the defense-related industries
and are pressured into a broader range of economic
diversification.
Skills that existed in the past and even in the present may no
longer be viable as we move into an era of change and more
diversified economy in the region. As the same time, the
advancement of high technology in business and industry causes
further disruption in the workplace.
The Stonington Adult Education Program has recognized the
necessity of providing programs to assist business, industry, and
those seeking to gain new skills to compete in the workplace. The
Adult Education Program has joined in a cooperative effort with
business and industry to provide the educational and training
skills to meet the dynamic changes we face in the 21st Century.
Our programs are expanding rapidly to meet the growing
demand. A successful quest for a state grant has led to the
update of our equipment. Twelve networked 486 DX100 IBM
compatible computers with laser printers on line providing
greater memory capabilities and faster operation. A color
scanner and video monitor are also available for instruction. A
second lab has been opened with similar equipment for smaller
classes and practice.
Computer courses are available in Microsoft Windows 95,
Microsoft Office: Access, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Schedule+ and
Bookshelf.
Skilled and experienced instructors are being utilized from area
corporations including Davis Standard, Analysis and Technology,
Naval Undersea Warfare Center and more.
Cooperative arrangements to provide programs have been made with
MAN-Roland, Analysis and Technology, Kellems, Mystic Color Labs,
American Velvet, Yardney Technical Products, High Tech Profiles,
Inc., Mystic Seaport, and the Washington Trust to train and
update the skills of their employees. The programs strive to meet
the needs of the corporation while ensuring the needs of the
students are met.
The success of these programs has encouraged the Adult
Education Program to expand its offerings. To borrow a phrase
from a well-known commercial, "We are seeking a few good
busid voter registration session between the hours of 9:>nesses and industries to join us in a cooperative program."
As a cost-effective, student-oriented program, we are striving
to reach out to bring our services to the aid of business and
industry in training their workforce.
Small businesses or offices can also be accommodated by
combining their personnel in a joint venture in order to
participate in the program. Because classes are small, students
receive individual attention. They return to the workplace
ready to use the newfound skills learned in our classrooms.
For further information and a brochure, contact:
Stonington Adult Education
Stonington High School
176 South Broad Street
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
Telephone 1-860-599-5781
FAX 1-860-599-5784
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