TOWN MANAGER

Our Parks and Recreation Department had the privilege of installing two benches along John E. Horton Blvd for Colebrook Village residents to enjoy! A great spot to sit and enjoy the outdoors!

All Town Offices will be closed on Monday, January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  Offices will reopen Tuesday at 8:00 a.m.

SELECTMEN BOARD/COMMITTEE DATES:

Public Building Committee - Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. - GoToMeeting
Elementary School Re-Roofing Committee - Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. - GoToMeeting
Parks and Recreation Commission - Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. - Burnt Hill Park
Region 8 Insurance Consortium - Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. - GoToMeeting
Board of Selectmen - Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. - GoToMeeting

For more up-to-date information, refer to the Town's website at:  https://hebronct.com/agendas/

COMMISSION/COMMITTEES:

Hebron Health and Safety:

We have worked 14 days without a work-related injury or accident.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

This week the Public Works Department began the week responding to a snow event on Monday. The fleet was washed from salt residue and maintained as needed. The crew mixed salt to reload the storage bin and mailboxes were repaired. Tree removals took place on Slocum Road and wood debris was removed from the roadside. The crew assisted the marshal with an Eviction.

FIRE DEPARTMENT

This week the fire department responded to 16 EMS, 2 fire alarms, 2 mutual aid fires and 1 motor vehicle accident.

TOWN CLERK

A new property records management system with a company called IQS is fully installed and so far it has been a smooth transition.       

We continue to work closely with the finance department to be sure all accounts line up properly as we begin accepting electronic land recordings as well as credit card payments at the counter.   

Multiple town departments have access and unique permissions to the records without charge from town department computers.

The Animal Control Officer has immediate access to the dog licensing portal allowing him to search for the contact information for all licensed dog owners by tag number, name, and address.  The ability to quickly log onto the portal will permit the ACO to serve the community efficiently when called to duty.  

DOUGLAS LIBRARY NEWSLETTER

PLANNING AND ZONING

The Planning and Zoning Commission welcomed two new members recently appointed by the Hebron Board of Selectmen. The Commission has its hands full as it continues to work on an update to the Hebron Plan of Conservation and Development throughout the new year. Welcome to the Commission, Terry and Jason.

WETLANDS AGENT

Activity items for inclusion in the weekly report:

Effected routine sediment and erosion control adherence checks relative to previously issued permit conditions of approval.
Made 4 regulatory compliance jurisdictional determinations with corresponding site visits.
Consulted with the Corporation Counsel regarding the status of a conservation easement settlement.
Advised a property owner on tree cutting / clearing protocols.
Coordinated with an engineering firm regarding a detention pond maintenance and repair project.
Researched a possible public outreach article.
Conducted periodic inspections and patrols relative to wetlands violations, ATV usage on Town lands and illegal dumping.
Observed DEEP timber harvest operations in Hebron.
Provided administrative and logistical support to the Conservation and Inland Wetlands Commission

SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER

PARKS AND RECREATION

We are excited to share a variety of new upcoming programs and activities!

Hebron Parks and Rec is currently looking for instructors and leaders to conduct new programs and activities with us. Please reach out with ideas or interests. We are committed to providing a wide range of recreational activities for our community!

Yoga: Join instructor Karen Gomez for our winter session for yoga. Join us Mondays at 5:30-6:30pm at Gilead Hill School as we practice yoga and enhance our mental and physical well-being. Session runs January 9th – February 27th.

Home Alone Safety Is Back on Thursday, January 26th!  Home Alone Safety for Kids is a unique class for boys and girls ages 8-13 who are left at home alone. This interactive course will cover safety for children when they are home by themselves. Each student will receive a workbook that covers house key safety, indoor and safety, gun safety, fires and gas leaks, first aid kit essentials, phone, door, and internet safety.

Paint Party!  Join Miss Amy from Studio 13 for a Valentine's Day themed Paint Party! She will take you step by step to paint an adorable 11x14 Valentine gnome while providing options on how to customize the gnome to let your own creativity shine through! Friday, February 10th from 4:30 t0 5:30, in the Douglas Library Community Room.  Cost is $23 per participant with supplies included.

Shots for Tots:  Shots for Tots Basketball is a developmentally appropriate introductory basketball program for children ages 3-4 years old. The program prepares children for organized basketball in a fun, non-threatening environment while they work one-on-one and spend quality time with their parents. *This program is parent assisted. T-shirt included. Saturday morning, 9:00-9:45, February 25th – March 25th (no class 3/11). Gilead Hill School Gym. $60.

Karate: Instructional karate focusing on building confidence, self-respect, and discipline following the style of Goju ru, made famous by the “Karate Kid” film series. Six-week sessions ongoing sessions, Mondays and Wednesdays in the Gilead Hill Activity Room.  Ages 5-11 5:00pm-5:50pm.  Ages 12+ 6:00pm-7:00pm.  Cost $85 per session.

We are hiring!  The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking applicants for our PREP Before and After School program that runs throughout the school year.  Morning and afternoon hours are available Monday-Friday.  PREP staff plan and implement games and activities, serve snacks, and interact with children grades pre-k through 6th, while acting as positive role models and providing guidance and leadership.  Visit our website or call 860-530-1281 for more information.     

CHATHAM HEALTH DISTRICT

Good morning,

As of January 12, 7 Connecticut counties (Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, Tolland, Windham) have a HIGH COVID-19 community level and one county (New London) has a MEDIUM COVID-19 community level.  

-The average daily COVID-19 case rate in Chatham Health District this week decreased to 8.7 cases/100000 from 10.9 cases /100000 last week.   
-The number of individuals currently hospitalized is 698.  This is a decrease of 63 compared to last week.  
-Fatalities increased compared to the last week (60 this week compared to 33 last week).  

Due to an ongoing system upgrade, DPH was unable to report vaccination data this week.  

NEWS/COMMUNITY EVENTS:

Hebron Maple Festival

The Hebron Maple Festival will be held this year on March 18-19 on the Hebron Town Green.  We are currently accepting applications for participants.  If you are an artist, a “maker” or a small business or a food vendor and would like to be a part of this fun event, please send us an email telling us all about you.  Food vendors will need to get a temporary food permit.  We do not allow duplicate vendors so please contact us via email to make sure you are eligible to participate or so that we can help you plan and fundraise effectively.  The event is rain, snow or shine from 10 am-4 pm both Saturday and Sunday.  You have to participate both days.  Registration deadline is March 10 but there is an additional late fee to the Health Department after February 17.  Sponsorships are welcome.  Email us at [email protected] or you can call or text 860-423-6389.  Looking forward to seeing you all at this year’s Maple Festival.

Diane Nadeau, President & CEO
Windham Region Chamber of Commerce
Eastern CT Veterans Community Center
47 Crescent St, Willimantic, CT 06226
O:  860-423-6389   C: 860-428-7739
WindhamChamber.co

Foodshare mobile produce van is every other Tuesday from 11:15-11:45 at the Church of Hope/Red barn located at the Corner of Rt 85 & Rt 66.  All are welcome, no forms to fill out.  Please bring your own bags.

Scheduled dates:

January 17th and 31st.

The Town Office Building and Horton House are currently open to the public.  When possible, the public is encouraged to conduct business electronically, and to continue to use mail or drop boxes located in front of the Town Office Building and Horton House.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Business hours:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.