NOTICE:
Town Hall office staffing may be impacted by summer vacation schedules. If you have specific business to conduct that requires the assistance of specific personnel, it is advised to call ahead to ensure that someone with the expertise required will be available to assist you.  We thank you for your understanding of summer scheduling.

Chip sealing has been (or will be- within the next day or so) completed on area roads.  (Mid-section of Steele Road - 1 mile north of Hoppen Road; Turnbull Road and Bruning Road). Please drive extra carefully on these roads while the curing process takes place.  The loose stone will be removed within a few weeks. Any questions, comments, or concerns should be addressed to First Selectman Jerram at (860) 379-3389.  (posted July 27, 2010)

HELP WANTED:
The Town of New Hartford is accepting applications for a part-time Building Inspector, 15 - 20 hours per week.  Applicant must be State of Connecticut licensed and certified.  Please contact Christine at (860) 379-3389 for an application. The Town of New Hartford is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. (posted July 19, 2010)

New Hartford Housing Rehabilitation Project:
The Town of New Hartford is seeking bids for a home improvement project.  Work includes roof, replacement windows, gutters, painting.  A full proposal is available by contacting Christine at (860) 379-3389.  Mandatory Pre-bid conference on Tuesday, July 27 at 9:00 AM on site -- call for details if interested. (note this project is financed by the Small Cities Grant that has established a revolving loan fund for home rehabilitiaton projects).

BROOK STREET SEWER IMPROVEMENTS:
Sealed Bids for construction of Brook Street Sewer Improvements will be received by the Town of New Hartford at the office of the First Selectman, 530 Main Street, New Hartford, CT unitl 12:00 PM AUGUST 6, 2010 and at that time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Contract Documents are available for review at the office of the First Selectman.  A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 will be required for each set of contract documents.
CLICK HERE FOR THE INVITATION TO BID  for additional details
(posted on July 19, 2010)

REGISTRARS of VOTERS ANNOUNCE REGISTRATION SESSION IN JULY FOR AUGUST PRIMARIES
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

STANCLIFT COVE BROCHURE  - click for information

BRODIE BEACH -  Beach Opened daily. 
Stickers are required.  Residents - $60.00; Non-residents $235.00. Purchase stickers at the beach - check only, please.  Bring proof of residency. Call the Recreation Department for additional information ( 860) -379-3877.

BRIDGE CLOSING:
Route 219, north of the intersection of Route 219 and Route 44.  Bridge over the Farmington River (in the vicinity of Farmington River Turnpike) Effective May 17, 2010 through September 1, 2010.
Traffic will be detoured.  This is a State of CT DOT Project and consists of localized steel repairs, upgrade of approach guide railing, and abrasive blast cleaning and field painting.  Additionally, the railing that is currently attached to the inside face of the truss will be removed and mounted on an independent base support system.
Questions or concerns can be directed to First Selectman Dan Jerram at (860) 379-3389
Click here for a detour plan established by the State of CT Dept of Transportation

Change in Highway Hours:

Highway Department begins a summer schedule the week of May 3, 2010.  Road Crew employees will work 10 hour days, 4 days per week (Monday through Thursday).

OPEN BURNING
It's that time of year again..... the phone has been ringing with people requesting information regarding Open Burning.
Open Burning is allowed BY PERMIT ONLY for a SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD within the Town of New Hartford.  Please call Town Hall (860) 379-3389 for contact information for the individual serving as the current burning official.
Burning permits are $25.00 and are issued on site and at the time of your appointment with the Burning Official.
Please check the DEP website for the Fire Index prior to starting your burn.  http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2222&q=320740&depNav_GID=1631

DEP Proposed Stream Flow Standards:
According to the DEP, the new standards and regulations will be an important step toward ensuring more natural flows in waterways, but they are spurring a good deal of debate.  Why? Who will be affected by the regulations? What are the benefits? Will these regulations effect the homeowner who has any type of stream, brook, river, etc running through his property?
Please visit the State of CT Website to learn more about the regulations
www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2719&q=434018&depNav_GID=1654 

Northwestern Connecticut Transit District Announces Increase in Services to New Hartford Dial-A-Ride!

Effective in January, 2010, the New Hartford Dial-A-Ride will be adding Tuesdays to the weekly schedule.  The Dial-A-Ride services will now be available to residents Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.  The Tuesday service will be able to provide transportation to Torrington and Winsted - 9 AM to 3 PM.  Monday and Wednesday will remain the same, providing transportation to Torrington.

Prior Day Advance Reservations are Required.

Dial-A-Ride provides curb-to-curb transportation for any person (in any age group) in New Hartford.  Transportation is provided to medical appointments, shopping and other social and personal purposes.

All Dial-A-Ride vehicles are wheelchair accessible.

One Way Fares:  Adult $1.25; Student $0.90, Disabled Persons - $0.65
Elderly ride free (or a suggested donation of $1.25)

For additional information, please call Northwestern Connecticut Transit District at (860) 489-2535