TOWN OF HEBRON
WEEKLY MANAGEMENT REPORT
NOVEMBER 23, 2022

TOWN MANAGER:
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on everything that we're grateful for; all that sustains, nourishes, and supports us. For many, the winter holidays are a whirlwind of good food, family gatherings, and even a little well-meaning chaos. Thanksgiving offers an amazing opportunity to spend time with the people who make our lives special.  Wishing you and your families a safe and happy holiday.

SELECTMEN BOARD/COMMITTEE DATES:
Republican Town Committee - Monday, November 28, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. - TBD
Chatham Health District Meeting - Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. - ZOOM
School Readiness Council - Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. - ZOOM
Board of Selectmen - Thursday, December 1, 2022 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 90 days without a work-related injury or accident.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
The Public Works Department began the week cleaning up of road edges on Jan Drive from being paved last week. Aprons were also repaired on Jan Drive. The Public Works yard was prepped for the winter operations.  Plow routes were staked for winter plowing.  Happy Thanksgiving to all!!!

FIRE DEPARTMENT
This week the fire department responded to 17 EMS, 1 brush fire, 1 vehicle fire and 1 CO alarm calls.

HOLIDAY FIRE PREVENTION TIPS:
Keep baking soda on hand to put out kitchen fires.
Do not leave food cooking or the stove unsupervised.
Make sure smoke alarms are working.
A household fire extinguisher should always be nearby.
Do not leave candles burning unattended and do not burn candles near flammable items like curtains or potpourri.
Follow all instructions carefully when using a deep fryer and monitor closely!

The Hebron Fire Department wishes you and your family a safe Thanksgiving!

SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER

TOWN CLERK
IQS has confirmed the official installation of the new land records system to begin on Monday, December 12.  The office will be closed to foot traffic that day and there will be a slight delay in recording land records until the installation is complete. Kofile, the former vendor is prepared to assist with the migration of all the necessary record collections.

PARKS AND RECREATION
Thank you all who joined us to celebrate National “Take a Hike” Day.  It was very encouraging to see how many people are invested in our town’s Open Space.  To check out more trails in town, visit hebronpaths.org for more information.

Join us on Saturday December 10th from 11a-12p at the Douglas Library as we embark on a journey with CZRReptiles LLC to Hop, Slither, and Crawl!  Learn about pythons, corn snakes, and boa constrictors for the first half of the program and then get hands on with opportunities for pictures during the second half!  Price is $45 per child.  Pre-registration is required.

There is still room in our Babysitters Training class!  This entry level course is available for ages 11-17.  Participants will learn appropriate skills necessary to care for children of all ages, with an emphasis on safety and prevention.  Other topics will include diapering, bottle feeding, and interview skills.  Completion of the course comes with a 2 year Babysitter Safety Certification.

Our Karate class is getting more popular by the week!  If you are a fan of the movie franchise “The Karate Kid” come out and learn the Okinawan Goju Ryu style made famous by the films.  Open to ages 5 and over, this class will focus on building confidence, self-respect, and discipline.  Mondays and Wednesday at Gilead Hill Activity Room.

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.     

Want to get involved in your community?  Want to have a voice in promoting Town activities?  The Parks and Recreation Commission has several openings and is looking for compassionate and spirited people to join its team.

The P&R Commission fosters and promotes a wide range of recreational activities for town residents, including youth basketball, before and after school care, youth camps and adult and youth programs. The Commission works with Parks Department to make all parks, open space, and recreational facilities attractive, safe and accessible. The Commission serves as an advisory board to the Parks and Recreation Department, the Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen.

To request appointment to the Commission or to get additional information, please contact the Town Manager’s office.  It is recommended that you attend at least one P&R Commission meeting prior to joining.

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.