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4 www.tolland.org the Chronicle Town Manager’s Office FREE Residential Electronics Recycling Tolland Needs Your Help To Increase Collection Recycling! The Town of Tolland in cooperation with Take 2, Inc. will be Below are the items that the Town of Tolland is presently hosting a FREE Residential Electronics Recycling Collection recycling: event at Tolland High School located at 1 Eagle Hill. Residents • Cardboard and Brown Paper bags are encouraged to bring their unwanted electronics to the drive • Milk & Juice Cartons up/drive through electronics collection event on Saturday, • Glass and Metal Food Containers May 1, 2021 between 8 AM and 12 noon. • Mixed Paper (Including Junk Mail, Magazines, Multi Ply Due to current COVID-19 concerns, Take 2, Inc. has implemented Carbon Paper) the following changes in their event procedures for the safety • Newspaper staff, residents and customers. All Take 2, Inc. personnel will wear • Soft & Hard Covered Books masks & gloves at all times. Staff is currently unable to retrieve • Phone Books items from the main cabins of vehicles. They ask instead that • Copy, Color and Computer Paper residents place items for recycling in vehicle trunks or pickup • Plastic Containers #1 through #7 truck beds. It is important that items are in easily accessible • Cans (Aluminum and Tin) areas, separate from the cabin of the vehicle to ensure social More information can be found at www.tolland.org/solid distancing while removing. Items will be removed and placed -waste-recycling on the ground in staging areas by Take 2, Inc. staff. Items will be packaged & loaded by Take 2, Inc. onto trucks. Accepted materials include, but are not limited to: Computers, Laptops, Printers, Fax Machines, Monitors, TVs, Cell Phones, Tablets, Video Games, game consoles, VCR/DVD Machines, Remotes, Keyboards, Small Appliances, Light Bulbs and Batteries. Unaccepted materials include: smoke detectors, propane tanks, ballasts, paint, household hazardous waste and appliances containing freon, i.e. air conditioners, refrigerators, dehumidifiers.

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www.theChronicle.com Tolland Community Newsletter SPRING-SUMMER 2021 5 Recreation Department Tolland Recreation Department 104 Old Post Road SPRING and SUMMER Office: 860-871-3610 Fax: 860-870-1367 Office Hours REGISTRATION Monday–Wednesday: 8:00am–4:30pm BEGINS ON: Thursday: 8:00am–7:30pm Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Friday: CLOSED Mailing Address Please visit our registration site at 21 Tolland Green www.tollandrec.com Tolland, CT 06084 Registration Website: www.tollandrec.com Recreation Board Email: [email protected] Jeff Maron, Chairman David Clokey David Drost, Assistant Chairman Nicole Kowal Recreation Staff David Boland Director: Bruce Watt, [email protected] The Board meets every second Monday of the month. All Administrative Assistant: Kim Grimes, [email protected] meetings are open to the public. Activity and Program Pictures Throughout the year Andre Garant has taken pictures of our activities and programs. If you would like to see them please go to: www.flickr.com/photos/63906149@N02/ Andre Garant-Photography on Demand Tolland Family pizza ResTauRanT GENERAL INFORMATION Insurance All persons participating in Recreation programs should carry their own personal health insurance. The Town of Tolland is not responsible for personal injuries. Participants in all Department sponsored programs do so at their own risk. ADA The Town of Tolland does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in provision of programs and services. We are committed to assuring equal access to programs, activities, and services to all individuals. If you or a family member needs special assistance, please let us $2 oFF $15 $5 oFF $30 know when you register. or more or more Expires Expires Participation 8/25/21 8/25/21 Only those enrolled in the program may attend. Sorry, children will not be allowed in the class room or gym during adult programs and siblings must remain seated and not disturb a GReek TwisT To youth classes. pizza & iTalian FaRe. Age Requirement To participate, children must meet minimum age before the 225 Merrow Road, Route 195 Tolland, CT 06084 class starts. Monday - Sunday: 11:00AM-9:30PM (860) 872-0526 • tollandfamily.rest.com

6 www.tolland.org the Chronicle Recreation Department Inclement Weather REFUNDS Program cancellations due to inclement weather are announced Refunds are given only prior to the start of classes or if we cancel via email blasts through the Recreation Department’s the program. Requests for refunds must be in writing and are registration system and are broadcast on Channel 3’s Early subject to a $10.00 processing fee. Programs less than $15.00 Warning Announcements. receive an account credit. TRIP CANCELLATION Scholarship Programs You will be refunded only if the spot can be filled. Requests It is our policy that residents of the Town of Tolland who for refunds must be in writing and are subject to a $10.00 cannot afford to participate in programs or activities can make processing fee. confidential inquiries for assistance to the Recreation Director. Program Locations “Oops! Crandall Park...... 64 Cider Mill Rd, Tolland Despite our best efforts, errors sometimes make it into this Cross Farms Recreation Complex...... 167 Rhodes Road, Tolland Newsletter. We apologize for any inconvenience these errors may cause.” Tolland Recreation Center...... 104 Old Post Rd, Tolland Tolland Tennis Courts...... Old Cathole Rd, Tolland We reserve the right to: Make changes in price, content, description, etc. at any time without notice. Skungamung River Golf Course, ...... 114 Folly Ln, Coventry (end of Goose La) COVID-19 Information Youth Garden, (by Lions Field)...... Cider Mill Rd, Tolland Please go onto www.tollandrec.com periodically to check on Birch Grove Primary School...... 247 Rhodes Rd, Tolland additional programming. With the ever changing situation with Tolland Intermediate School (TIS)...... 96 Old Post Rd, Tolland COVID 19, additional programs and events may be added. Tolland Middle School (TMS)...... 1 Falcon Way, Tolland Registration Information Tolland High School (THS)...... 1 Eagle Hill Rd, Tolland MAIL-IN Park Facilities Registrations are accepted on a first come/first serve basis. A All parks are open sunrise to sunset. Dogs are required to be on a registration form is available at TollandRec.com. leash. Mail your completed form with payment to: Dogs are NOT allowed on athletic fields!! Tolland Recreation Department 21 Tolland Green CRANDALL PARK Tolland, CT 06084 64 Cider Mill Road- 350+ acre Town Park containing 3 tennis courts/ 3 pickle ball courts, a basketball court, softball & baseball Consider yourself registered if you do not hear from us. fields, a swimming pond, bathrooms, 2.5 miles of marked hiking ON-LINE trails and a picnic area. Recreation Department Registration Website: PAVILION www.tollandrec.com Is an open air shelter with picnic table seating for groups of Town Website: www.tolland.org up to 75. Facilities include a large charcoal grill, horseshoe pits Participants registering online will be confirmed online. Not all and a sand volleyball court. Use of a softball field is possible classes can be registered for online; however you may view all depending on availability. Rental of the Pavilion does not classes. include beach access. Rental by reservation only through the Recreation Office. Call the Recreation office at 860-871-3610 for Fax: 860-870-1367 fee schedule and available dates. INFORMATION “THE LODGE” Be sure to complete all information when registering. 124 Cider Mill Road- The Lodge is a year round rental facility available to groups of 100 or less for special events such as REGISTER EARLY! weddings, showers, picnics, parties or meetings. Rental rates If a program does not meet its minimum enrollment number vary for residents, non-residents, and businesses. Building prior to the start of class it will be cancelled. contains Central Air-conditioning, fireplace, tables & chairs, a CLASSES warming oven, microwave, and double door fridge. We reserve the right to limit class size and to cancel classes For available dates, fees & more information call the Recreation failing to meet minimum requirements. office at 860-871-3610. PAYMENT RIVER PARK Registration is not considered valid until the program fee is paid. South River Road - 2 Little League size baseball fields, river We accept cash, checks, Discover Card, Visa or MasterCard. access.

www.theChronicle.com Tolland Community Newsletter SPRING-SUMMER 2021 7 Recreation Department HERON COVE PARK Tolland Youth Sports Leagues & Groups 125 South River Road-Small soccer field, multipurpose field, Tolland Boys Travel basketball court & canoe launch. Basketball...... www.tollandbasketballclub.com TENNIS COURTS Tolland Girls Travel Basketball...... [email protected] Old Cathole Road - Six all weather tennis courts across from Tolland Lacrosse...... www.tollandlacrosse.org Tolland Middle School. Tolland Little League...... www.tollandlittleleague.org CROSS FARMS RECREATION COMPLEX Tolland Soccer Club...... www.tollandsoccerclub.org 167 Rhodes Road - 3 baseball and 3 soccer fields, hiking trails, Tolland Youth Football exercise stations, 18 hole disc golf course, concession stand and & Cheerleading...... www.tollandeaglesyouthfootball.com Adam’s Adventure an all-inclusive play structure. Tolland Garden Paths- ALL WEATHER TURF FIELD Youth Garden...... [email protected] 1 Eagle Hill Road - A beautiful lighted synthetic turf field at Rentals Tolland High School. The field with permanent lines for football, soccer and lacrosse is available to rent for a variety of practices, TOLLAND RECREATION CENTER- Room Rental games and other events. To find out more, call the Recreation 104 Old Post Road, Tolland, CT 06084 Department at 860-871-3610 or go to the web site www.tolland. Rent a room for parties, events or weekend meetings. Want to org/recreation. have a party for your son or daughter but don’t have the space in The Town of Tolland is an Equal Opportunity Employer– your house? The Tolland Recreation Center has rooms available www.tolland.org to rent for parties, small gatherings, weekend meetings or similar events. Want a special birthday party? Why not rent our Tolland Town Directory gym? Call the Recreation Office at 860-871-3610 to get rates and check on availability. DEPARTMENT PHONE THE LODGE at CRANDALL PARK II Animal Control...... (860) 871-3676 Assessor’s Office ...... (860) 871-3650 124 Cider Mill Road, Tolland, CT 06084 A year-round rental facility Building Department ...... (860) 871-3601 overlooking Powell Pond; Elections Administration ...... (860) 871-3634 Available to residents, non- Emergency Management ...... (860) 871-3677 residents, businesses, etc. in Finance Department ...... (860) 871-3653 groups of 100 or less for special Fire Department/Ambulance- events such as weddings, (Non-Emergency)...... (860) 871-3677 showers, picnics, parties, or meetings. The building contains Fire Chief...... (860) 871-3674 tables & chairs, a warming oven, Fire Marshal...... (860) 871-3675 microwave, and double door Health District/Sanitarian ...... (860) 871-3601 fridge. Built in 1991, it is located in the middle of a 300+ acre Human Resources...... (860) 871-3600 town park. Nestled on a wooded hilltop overlooking a quiet Human Services...... (860) 871-3648 pond, its singular design blends with the rustic surroundings to create a warm and serene atmosphere. A covered deck Library ...... (860) 871-3620 on two sides adds to the down home feeling, while inside a Planning & Zoning...... (860) 871-3601 large fieldstone fireplace, a cathedral ceiling, and cedar siding Police – completes the picture. The Lodge is heated for year round Lori Sherwood, Secretary...... (860) 926-4695 use, and is available weekdays, weeknights, or weekends. Call Kevin Eklund, Admin. Resident Trooper...... (860) 875-8911 the Recreation Department office at (860) 871-3610 for more information, rental fees and available dates. Probate Court...... (860) 871-3640 Public Works...... (860) 871-3696 Amenities: Recreation Department...... (860) 871-3610 • Central Air-conditioning Senior Services...... (860) 870-3730 • Kitchen with warming oven, microwave, double door Tax Department...... (860) 871-3657 refrigerator (no freezer) (860) 871-3654 • Two sided field stone fireplace Tolland Tykes Preschool...... (860) 871-3610 • Cedar planking on interior walls Town Clerk...... (860) 871-3630 • Tables & chairs to accommodate groups of up to 100 Town Manager’s Office...... (860) 871-3600 • Clean bathrooms • Sound system with CD player, iPod connection, Bluetooth Trash & Recycling...... (860) 926-4695 connection (860) 871-3600 • Horseshoe pits Youth Services...... (860) 871-3612 • Easy access to hiking trails and fishing pond

8 www.tolland.org the Chronicle Crandall’s Summer Camp Information

At Crandall’s Summer Camp, we strive to engage your child in a variety of activities that include outdoor games, sports, nature, arts & crafts, creative games, swim time and special events. Children should bring a lunch, water bottle (please do not send glass), snacks, bathing suit and a towel each day. Please remember sunscreen and teach your child how to put it on properly. Rainy days will be at the Tolland Recreation Center. Register for camp online, by mail, or bring to the Recreation Office. Camp Runs Monday – Friday and is for children in grades K-9. When enrolling in the 3 day week option, be sure to choose which three days your child will attend camp. Participants are grouped by grade entering Fall 2021. Deadline for registration is the Wednesday prior to the week you wish your child to attend. Crandall Park and Youth Gardens As part of the Crandall Park Summer Camp experience, campers Crandall’s Summer Camp Schedule are able to participate in gardening at the Tolland Youth Gardens Day: Monday – Friday 5 DAYS or 3 DAYS once a week (every Tuesday). Youth Garden harvest all goes to (Must pick 3 days) Cornerstone soup kitchen. They contribute hundreds of pounds Ages: Grades K – 9th of produce each summer (over 400 pounds last summer, over 300 previous summers). They ae always looking for extra hands Date: Week 1: June 21 – June 25 to help tend the garden. If you are interested contact Fran Week 2: June 28 – July 2 Maynard ([email protected]). Week 3: July 5 – July 9 Week 4: July 12 – July 16 Week 5: July 19 – July 23 Week 6: July 26 – July 30 Week 7: August 2 – August 6 Week 8: August 9 – August 13 Location: Crandall Park (Rain location-Tolland Recreation Department) Authentic Nepalese and Indian Cuisine Deadline for registration is the Wednesday prior to the week you wish your child to attend. Order Online at Regular Day Camp Hours www.ktmkitchenandbarct.com Please Note: Due to the circumstances regarding COVID19 and COVID 19 State guidelines constantly changing, Fees, Camp hours, and Maximum enrollment of camp participants will be determined at a later date. The Tolland Recreation Department will update the information mentioned above on its website: www.tollandrec.com as it becomes available to us. Thank you for your patience and as always, if you have any questions, please call the office at 860-871-3610. DINING IN, TAKE OUT OR DELIVERY Choose from our extensive menu: Soups and Salads Appetizers: Kathmandu Cold or Hot, Vegetarian Kitchen & Bar Special Entrees: Nepalese and Indian Cuisine Vegetarian, Chicken, Lamb, Goat,

and Seafood 33 Wilbur Cross Way Unit 103, Bread & Naan, Biryani, Tandoori, Storrs, CT 06268 Noodles, Pasta & Rice (860) 477-1148 www.theChronicle.com Tolland Community Newsletter SPRING-SUMMER 2021 9 Preschool Programs Tolland Tykes Preschool MUSIC and MOVEMENT for TOTS For 3 & 4 Year Olds A wonderful group experience! Come sing, Classes begin September 2021 dance, play and move to the beat. This stimulating program will introduce children to Our 3 year old class meets on a variety of music and instruments. Instructor Tuesdays and Thursdays from Jill Maznicki will lead the class in finger 9:00am to 11:30am, September thru plays, songs, bounces, and developmentally May (32 weeks). The tuition for this appropriate group activities. Fee includes: program is $1050.00 payable in *two A drawstring bag which includes: 1 drum (2) installments (August & January). mallet, 1 bottle of bubbles, 1 scarf, and 1 Children must be 3 years old on or bean bag. Parent participation is required. before December 31st Instructor: Jill Maznicki 4 year old class meets on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 9:00am to 12:00pm, September through May (32 weeks). Day: Fridays The tuition for this program is $1,600.00, payable in *two (2) Date: April 23 –June 11, 2021 installments (August & January). Children must be 4 years old Time: 9:30-10:15am on or before December 31st. Ages: 1-3 We will be holding an open enrollment on a first come first serve basis. To register, fill out our department’s registration form and Fee: $73.00 Res. / $83.00 Non-Res., 8 weeks mail to the Tolland Recreation Department, 21 Tolland Green, Location: Tolland Recreation Center Tolland, CT 06084, along with your $100.00 non-refundable deposit to hold your child’s place. The deposit will be applied SOCCER SHOTS Mini Program toward your tuition fee. Registration forms can be found on our Soccer Shots Mini designed for 2 year olds. It is a high energy department’s website at www.tolland.org or www.tollandrec. program introducing young children to fundamental soccer com . For more information or if you have any questions please principles such as using your feet dribbling and basic rules of the check out our website at www.tollandrec.com or feel free to game. Through fun games, songs, and positive reinforcement, contact the Recreation Office at (860) 871-3610. children will begin to experience the joy of playing soccer and being active. Each child will receive a Soccer Shots jersey. No equipment is necessary. Day: Saturdays Red Rock Cafe Date: April 24 –June 12, 2021 (No May 29) Restaurant Time: 9:30–10:05am Ages: 2 We're Open for Fee: $100.00 Res. / $110.00 Non-Res. 7 weeks Location: Tolland Recreation Department Dine-In, and Take Out. SOCCER SHOTS Classic Program Order Appetizers, Wings, Pizzas, Soccer Shots Classic is designed for 3 and 4 year old children as an introduction to Soccer. Soccer Shots Classic utilizes creative Sandwiches, Party Trays and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing and shooting. We also highlight a positive and Full Dinners character trait each session such as respect, teamwork and appreciation. Download our Day: Saturdays New Mobile App to Date: April 24–June 12, 2021 (No May 29) make ordering easier than ever! Time: 10:15–11:00am Receive exclusive offers for App users only! Curbside, Delivery & Ages: 3 & 4 Pickup Available Fee: $105.00 Res. / $115.00 Non-Res. 7 weeks Location: Tolland Recreation Department On-Line Ordering @ www.redrockcafe.net 591 Middle Turnpike (Rte. 44) Storrs, CT 06268 | 860-429-1366

10 www.tolland.org the Chronicle Preschool Programs SKYHAWKS MINI – HAWK (baseball, basketball & soccer) This multi-sport program gives children a positive first step into athletics. The essentials of each sport are taught in a safe, structured environment with lots of encouragement and a focus on fun. All games and activities are designed to allow campers to explore balance, movement, hand/eye coordination and skill development at their own pace. Instructor: Skyhawk’s Staff Day: Monday - Friday Date: Session 1: July 19 – July 23, 2021 Session 2: August 16 – August 20,2021 Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm Ages: 4 -6 Fee: $145.00 Res /$155.00 Non-Res. per session Location: Tolland Recreation Center SKYHAWKS TINY– HAWK (basketball & soccer) In Tiny-Hawk programss, the essentials of sports are introduced REGISTER ONLINE AT in a fun and safe environment with lots of encouragement. Campers must be toilet trained in order to participate. Children www.tollandrec.com will learn balance, body movement, hand/eye coordination, and skill development through a series of sport–specific games tailored to their attention spans. Our staff is trained to handle the specific needs of these young athletes. Instructor: Skyhawk’s Staff Day: Monday - Friday Date: July 19 – July 23, 2021 Time: 12:15 – 1:00pm Ages: 3 & 4 Fee: $79.00 Res. / $89.00 Non-Res. Location: Tolland Recreation Center COVID 19: Due to circumstances pertaining to COVID19 and COVID19 State guidelines constantly changing, modifications to programs may occur. The Tolland Recreation Department will update the information regarding programs on its website: Our banquet room is www.tollandrec.com as it becomes available to us. Thank you for your patience and as always, if you have any questions, please call the office at 860-871-3610. open for large parties

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You can also have your Angellino’s favorites delivered right to your door through DoorDash and GrubHub. Vernon • 346 Kelly Rd. • 860-644-7702 www.angellinos.net www.theChronicle.com Tolland Community Newsletter SPRING-SUMMER 2021 11 Youth Programs & Camps COVID 19: Due to circumstances pertaining to COVID19 and Babysitter Safety COVID19 State guidelines constantly changing, modifications to programs may occur. The Tolland Recreation Department This course is for youth’s age 11 to17 will update the information regarding programs on its website: years of age with the most common age www.tollandrec.com as it becomes available to us. Thank you for of 12 - 14. This is an entry level course your patience and as always, if you have any questions, please intended to teach age appropriate skills call the office at 860-871-3610. necessary to care for children of all ages using team babysitting, mother’s helper Tolland Recreation AFTER SCHOOL and individual babysitting concepts. The course focuses on safety with emphasis PROGRAM on prevention. Other topics include hand washing, diapering, Open to boys and girls in grades 3rd – 8th. We are happy to be bottle feeding, and personal safety and interview skills. Basic first able to offer this program as an alternative to your child going aid and obstructed airway management for a conscious choking home alone. Our program runs out of the Recreation Center adult/child and infant will be covered. First Aid including adult and participants will be met at the Tolland Intermediate School and child CPR (requires passing written and skills testing to and walked up to our building. You have the option of signing receive 2 year certification) Booklet, handouts and Babysitter up for 3, 4 or 5 days a week. Program participants will have the Safety Certificate of completion included. Bring a snack. opportunity to work on homework, enjoy some quiet time, have Instructor: LifeSafe Services Staff a snack and then expend energy participating in games and sports either in the gym or outside. This program runs all the Day: Saturday days that the Tolland Public Schools are in operation including Date: July 10, 2021 scheduled half days. Please note, participants must provide their own snack and drink. Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm Instructor: Tolland Recreation Staff Ages: 11-17 Day: Monday-Friday Fee: $90.00Res/ $100.00 Non-Res Date: First day of School-Last day of school Location: Tolland Recreation Center Time: 2:30pm-6:00pm ART-VENTURES for Kids Ages: Students of TIS and TMS Ooopsy Goopsy Messy Art Fun Fee: 3 days a week- $190.00 per month Messy art is so much 4 days a week- $230.00per month fun! And the works 5 days a week- $270.00 per month of art that come Payment Rates are per month: due on or from making a mess BEFORE the 15th of each month before the are quite amazing! month participating Think splatter, balloon, and blow Location: Tolland Recreation Center painting. Make slime and flubber Acting for the Stage and silly putty. Students will explore Create with shaving their creativity and cream and glue. Oh, imagination through what a mess we make! Design ceramic doggy banks and create theatrical ensemble shrinky dink sculptures. Learn how to make your own clay, and games and exercises then sculpt super cool masks. Decorate wacky, wild cars for an that focus on acting, art car parade. Discover marbleizing and glitter painting, design stage presence and batik T-shirts, and experience collage and fabric arts. Creative confidence, storytelling, spirits are set free! (Artists must dress for a mess!) improvisation, creating characters, and movement! Students will Bring an old, oversized t-shirt to use as a smock, a nut-free snack work together to create scenes and characters. This class promotes and a drink each day. confidence, creativity, the opportunity to make new friends and most of all, fun! Instructor: Art Ventures for Kids Staff Instructor: Jill Zarcone Day: Monday-Friday Day: Wednesdays Date: July 19– July 23, 2021 Date: April 28 – June 9, 2021 Time: 9:00 am–12:00 pm Time: 6:00-7:00pm Ages: 5-12 Ages: 7-10 Fee: $160.00 Res. $170.00 NonRes. Fee: $40.00 Res / $50.00 Non-Res, 7 weeks Location: Tolland Recreation Center Location: Tolland Recreation Department

12 www.tolland.org the Chronicle Youth Programs & Camps COMEDY and IMPROV! For those who love to clown around, tell jokes, and act out comedic characters, this class provides students with introduction to improvisation and comedy through games and team building exercises, techniques on how to improvise and create sketch comedy successfully, and a safe place to take creative risks while having fun! Instructor: Jill Zarcone Day: Wednesdays Date: April 28 – June 9, 2021 Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm Ages: 10-15 Fee: $40.00 Res / $50.00 Non-Res, 7 weeks Crandall’s SUMMER CAMP Schedule Day: Monday – Friday 5 DAYS or 3 DAYS Location: Tolland Recreation Department (Must pick 3 days) Building Up S.T.E.A.M. Using LEGO® Ages: Grades K – 9th Children are working independently and Date: Week 1: June 21 – June 25 cooperatively as they begin to explore Week 2: June 28 – July 2 simple machines using LEGO® DUPLO® Week 3: July 5 – July 9 early childhood materials. Week 4: July 12 – July 16 Week 5: July 19 – July 23 Your child will have the opportunity to Week 6: July 26 – July 30 work with and bring home evidence Week 7: August 2 – August 6 based lab sheets to share with family to Week 8: August 9-August 13 continue the learning process outside Deadline for registration is the Wednesday of camp. Projects may include spin tops, prior to the week you wish your child to motorcycles, and hockey players. attend. Instructor: E.Y.E.S. ,LLC. Staff Location: Crandall Park (Rain location-Tolland Day: Monday – Friday Recreation Department) Date: July 5-July 9, 2021 Crandall’s SUMMER CAMP Information Time: 9:00am - 12:00 pm At Crandall’s Summer Camp, we strive to engage your child in a Ages: 5-6 variety of activities that include outdoor games, sports, nature, arts & crafts, creative games, swim time and special events. Fee: $150.00 Res. / $160.00 Non-Res. Children should bring a lunch, water bottle (please do not Location: Tolland Recreation Center send glass), snacks, bathing suit and a towel each day. Please remember sunscreen and teach your child how to put it on S.T.E.A.M. Works Using LEGO® properly. Children are working with standard LEGO® materials to problem Rainy days will be at the Tolland Recreation Center- 104 Old Post solve pre-engineering challenges involving structure, levers, Rd. gears, pulleys, and other elements of simple machines. Register for camp online, by mail, or bring to the Recreation Your child will have the opportunity to work with and bring Office. Camp Runs Monday – Friday and is for children in grades home evidence based lab sheets to share with family to K-9. When enrolling in the 3 day week option, be sure to choose continue the learning process outside of camp. Projects may which three days your child will attend camp. include drawbridges, flywheel cars, and amusement park rides. Participants are grouped by grade entering Fall 2021. Deadline Instructor: E.Y.E.S. ,LLC. Staff for registration is the Wednesday prior to the week you wish Day: Monday-Friday your child to attend. Date: July 5-July 9, 2021 Regular DAY CAMP Hours Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm Please Note: Due to the circumstances regarding COVID19 and COVID 19 State guidelines constantly changing, Fees, Camp Ages: 7-9 years old hours, and Maximum enrollment of camp participants will be Fee: $150.00 Res. / $160.00 Non-Res. determined at a later date. The Tolland Recreation Department Location: Tolland Recreation Center will update the information mentioned above on its website: www.tollandrec.com as it becomes available to us. Thank you for your patience and as always, if you have any questions, please call the office at 860-871-3610. www.theChronicle.com Tolland Community Newsletter SPRING-SUMMER 2021 13 Youth Sports Programs & Camps GOLF LESSONS-Youth WIFFLE BALL Beginner golf lessons covering grip, That’s right …everyone’s favorite backyard game!! The sight stance, alignment and proper swing. All of the white plastic ball knuckling through the air. The sound equipment is provided or you can bring of the yellow plastic bat as it makes contact with the ball. The your own. celebration of a game winning hit! Games, Games, Games! Instructor: Rick Nelson, PGA Prizes and a winner take all tournament. Professional Instructor: Scott Curtis Day: TUESDAYS Day: Monday-Friday Date: July 6–July 27, 2021 Date: July 12–July 16, 2021 Time: 5:00-6:00 pm Time: 9:00-11:00 am Ages: 8–15 Ages: Grades 5th–12th Fee: $80.00 Res./ $90.00 Non- Fee: $65.00 Res. / $75.00 Non-Res. Res., 4 weeks Location: Cross Farms Recreation Area – Field A Location: Skungamaug River Golf Club (end of Goose La.) Day: THURSDAYS Date: July 8–July 29, 2021 Time: 6:00-7:00 pm Ages: 8–15 Fee: $80.00 Res./ $90.00 Non-Res., 4 weeks Location: Skungamaug River Golf Club (end of Goose La.)

“Have it Flown with a Drone” TENNIS Clinic (Coed) Learn and improve on basic techniques thru the use of specially Real Estate, Weddings, Parties designed drills. Learn how to play points and matches to win. Do you want an aerial video of your Instructor: Kate Tellers, Former Coach at UConn Property or Special Occasion? Day: Monday–Thursday FAA 107 Licensed and Insured Date: Session 1: August 2 – August 5, 2021 Session 2: August 9 – August 12, 2021 Time: 10:00am-11:30am Ages: 8-14 Fee: $70.00 Res./ $80.00 Non-Res. Location: THS Tennis Courts (Old Cathole Road) COVID 19: Due to circumstances pertaining to COVID19 and COVID19 State guidelines constantly changing, modifications to programs may occur. The Tolland Recreation Department will update the information regarding programs on its website: www.tollandrec.com as it becomes available to us. Thank you for your patience and as always, if you have any questions, please call the office at 860-871-3610. Michael Carlo • 860-875-4556

14 www.tolland.org the Chronicle Youth Sports Programs & Camps Chris Corkum’s BASEBALL Summer Clinic Program includes: individual and small group instruction in Fielding,Throwing, Hitting, Pitching, Base running, Physical Conditioning and Game Strategy,including discussion of Rules and Regulations. Also includes Lectures and Demonstrations. Chris Corkum’s Baseball Clinic emphasize skill development. Each child’s strengths and weaknesses are evaluated to allow the individual to learn and grow according to his needs. With fun and fitness as the operatives, there’s in depth work in fielding, throwing, hitting, pitching, catching, base running and game playing. Instructor: Chris Corkum Baseball Staff Day: Monday–Thursday Date: July 19–July 22, 2021 SKYHAWKS-Multi-Sport Time: 9:00am-12:00pm (baseball, basketball, flag football & soccer) Ages: 7-12 Our multi-sport program is designed to introduce young Fee: $150.00 athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting. Athletes Location: Cross Farms Recreation Area – Field B will learn the rules and essentials of each sport through skilled- based games and scrimmages. SKYHAWKS Mini – Hawk By the end of the week, your child will walk away with knowledge (baseball, basketball & soccer) of multiple sports along with vital life lessons such as respect, This multi-sport program gives children a positive first step teamwork, and self-discipline. into athletics. The essentials of each sport are taught in a safe, Instructor: Skyhawk’s Staff structured environment with lots of encouragement and a focus Day: Monday-Friday on fun. All games and activities are designed to allow campers to explore balance, movement, hand/eye coordination and skill Date: July 19–July 23, 2021 development at their own pace. Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm Instructor: Skyhawk’s Staff Ages: 7-10 Day: Monday - Friday Fee: $145.00 Res./ $155.00 Non-Res. Date: Session 1: July 19 – July 23, 2021 Location: Tolland Recreation Center | Session 2: August 16 – August 20,2021 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm SKYHAWKS-Multi- Sports Camp Ages: 4 -6 (baseball, basketball, flag football & soccer) Fee: $145.00 Res /$155.00 Non-Res. per session Our multi-sport camp is designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting. Athletes will learn Location: Tolland Recreation Center the rules and essentials of each sport through skilled-based games and scrimmages. By the end of the week, your child will SKYHAWKS-Beginning Golf walk away with knowledge of multiple sports along with vital Boys and girls will learn the fundamentals of swinging, putting life lessons such as respect, teamwork, and self-discipline. and body positioning. Using the SNAG® (Starting New at Golf) Instructor: Skyhawk’s Staff system, we have simplified instruction so that young players can make an effective transition onto the golf course. All Day: Monday–Friday equipment provided. Date: August 16– August 20, 2021 Instructor: Skyhawk’s Staff Time: 9:00am-3:00pm Day: Monday-Friday Ages: 7-10 Date: August 2–August 6, 2021 Fee: $175.00 Res./ $185.00 Non-Res. Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm Location: Tolland Recreation Center Ages: 5-8 Fee: $145.00 Res./ $155.00 Non-Res. Location: Tolland Recreation Center www.theChronicle.com Tolland Community Newsletter SPRING-SUMMER 2021 15 Adult Sports GOLF LESSONS - Ladies If you want to learn to play golf or improve your game this course is for you. Learn proper grip, alignment, swing technique, basic etiquette and rules. Instructor: Rick Nelson, PGA Professional Day: TUESDAYS Date: June 1 – June 22, 2021 Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm Ages: 16 & up Fee: $80.00 Res. / $90.00 Non-Res., 4 weeks Location: Skungamaug River Golf Course (end of Goose La) Day: THURSDAYS Date: August 5 – August 26, 2021 Time: 6:00-7:00 pm GOLF LESSONS - Coed Ages: 16 & up If you want to learn to play golf or improve your game this Fee: $80.00 Res / $90.00 Non-Res., 4 weeks course is for you. Learn proper grip, alignment, swing technique, basic etiquette and rules. Location: Skungamaug River Golf Course (end of Goose La) Instructor: Rick Nelson, PGA Professional SOFTBALL LEAGUE Slow Pitch Day: TUESDAYS Weeknights at Crandall Park starting in May. A good competitive Date: Session 1: May 4 – May 25, 2021 league for adults 18 and over. The league consists of established Session 2: September 7– September 28, 2021 teams. Call the Recreation Department at 860-871-3610 to see about getting on a team. Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm Day: Tuesdays - Thursdays Ages: 16 & up Date: Starts in May, 2021 Fee: $80.00 Res. / $90.00 Non-Res., 4 weeks Time: 6:30pm OR 8:00pm Location: Skungamaug River Golf Course (end of Goose La) Ages: 18 and up Day: THURSDAYS Fee: Fee by Team; TBD Date: Session 1: May 6– May 27, 2021 Location: Crandall Park Time: 6:00 -7:00pm SOFTBALL LEAGUE Slow Pitch (Over 35) Date: Session 2: September 9–September 30, 2021 Plays Friday nights at Crandall Park. Fun, friendly competition and good exercise. The league consists of established teams. Time: 5:00 -6:00pm Call the Recreation Department at 860-871-3610 to see about getting on a team. Ages: 16 & up Day: Fridays Fee: $80.00 Res. / $90.00 Non-Res., 4 weeks Date: Starts in May, 2021 Location: Skungamaug River Golf Course (end of Goose La) Time: 6:45pm, 8:15pm COVID 19: Due to circumstances pertaining to COVID19 and Ages: 35 and up COVID19 State guidelines constantly changing, modifications Fee: Fee by Team; TBD to programs may occur. The Tolland Recreation Department will update the information regarding programs on its website: Location: Crandall Park www.tollandrec.com as it becomes available to us. Thank you for your patience and as always, if you have any questions, please call the office at 860-871-3610.

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YOGA AM & PM EVENING YOGA These classes are moderate, mixed level Kripalu Yoga classes. Day: WEDNESDAYS-PM In the Kripalu approach, Date: April 21– May 26, 2021 we use the tools of yoga - breathing exercises, yoga Fee: $42.00 Res./ $52.00 Non-Res. 6 weeks postures, and meditation - to develop awareness, Day: WEDNESDAYS- PM strength, flexibility,Date: Session 1: June 2-June 30, 2021 balance, and resilience Session 2: July 7 – August 4, 2021 in the body and mind. I also incorporate some Session 3: August 25 – September 22, 2021 of the principles of Fee: $35.00 Res./ $45.00 Non-Res., 5 weeks Ayurveda, “the science of life”, in these classes to give you more tools to create balance, harmony, and vibrant health in your life. Time: 6:00-7:00 pm Everything can be adapted to suit individual levels. No previous experience with yoga is necessary. Ages: 16 and up Please bring a yoga mat and a blanket or towel to cover up for Location: Tolland Recreation Department the final relaxation. Registration is required for all classes. COVID 19: Due to circumstances pertaining to COVID19 and Instructor - Amy Evans, RYT-500, AYT COVID19 State guidelines constantly changing, modifations to Yoga Incentive Program: If you get a friend to sign up, you will programs may occur. The Tolland Recreation Department will receive 2 FREE class vouchers which can be used at any Tolland update the information regarding programs on its website: Recreation Department Yoga class within 9 months. www.tollandrec.com as it becomes available to us. Thank you for your patience and as always, if you have any questions, MORNING YOGA please call the office at 860-871-3610. Day: TUESDAYS- AM Date: April 20– May 25, 2021 Fee: $42.00 Res./$52.00 Non-Res., 6 weeks Day: TUESDAYS- AM Date: Session 1: June 1- June 29, 2021 Session 2: July 6 – August 3, 2021 Session 3: August 24 – September 21, 2021 Fee: $35.00 Res./ $45.00 Non-Res., 5 weeks Time: 9:00-10:00 am Ages: 16 and up Need a new look for those zoom calls? Location: Tolland Recreation Department AFTERNOON YOGA We are currently Day: WEDNESDAYS- Afternoon offering new client specials just for Date: April 21– May 26, 2021 March and April: Fee: $42.00 Res./ $52.00 Non-Res. 6 weeks $ Day: WEDNESDAYS- Afternoon 30 OFF Date: Session 1: June 2-June 30, 2021 Full Highlights Session 2: July 7 – August 4, 2021 $30 OFF Session 3: August 25 – September 22, 2021 Keratin Treatment Fee: $35.00 Res./ $45.00 Non-Res., 5 weeks Offer available with selected stylists Time: 4:45pm – 5:45pm Ages: 16 and up 500 Talcottville Road, Vernon, CT 06066 Location: Tolland Recreation Department 860-872-8771 • www.guillermoshairstudio.com Book online or give us a call. We look forward to meeting you! www.theChronicle.com Tolland Community Newsletter SPRING-SUMMER 2021 17 Adult Education KNITTING Class Beginners, novice, intermediate or expert knitters; this is your class. Bring your problems, questions, or unfinished projects. The basics of knitting will be explored. Casting on, binding off, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, simple knit & purl combinations, simple cables, reading & interpreting patterns & abbreviations. Come join the fun and learn a thing or two. Materials are covered by the student according to individual patterns. Students will need a skein of medium weight yarn (4) & US needles, size 6, 7 or 8 to practice stitches & techniques Instructor: Lori D’Andrea Day: Tuesdays Date: April 20 – May 25, 2021 Time: 6:30-8:00pm SHAKE IT UP Fitness Ages: 16 and up Shake up your routine, shake up your mindset, shake up your goals, shake it up fitness. Show up to a Shake It Up Fitness class Fee: $34.00 Res / $44.00 Non-Res, 6 weeks exactly how you are; then let loose, be free, shake it up and leave Location: Tolland Recreation Center- Program Room 1 it all on the dance floor. This high energy dance fitness class incorporates cardio, endurance, balance, flexibility and strength with fun upbeat music you’ll want to sing along to! In this class you are not just getting a great workout, you are welcomed into a fun community and atmosphere that will challenge you to You’re ALL invited to push your limits, while celebrating how far you’ve come. be part of the Tolland Instructor: Marisa Paradis County Chamber TAG Day: THURSDAYS Date: June 10 – August 19, 2021 SALE TRAIL! (No class July 15 or August 5) APRIL 24th and 25th, 8AM - 8PM Fee: $63.00 Res./ $73.00 Non-Res. 9 weeks Time: 6:30-7:30pm We know a lot of folks rely on local fairs & festivals Ages: 16 and up to sell their crafts. Covid-19 put a stop to that. So, we are inviting households AND businesses from Location: Tolland Recreation Department Andover, Bolton, Columbia, Coventry, Ellington, Ed 2 Go–Education to Go- Online Courses Hebron, Mansfield, Somers, Stafford, Tolland, Union, Vernon and Willington to join us. 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679923_8770110519Tolland_WC_B_D92_V1 www.theChronicle.com Tolland Community Newsletter SPRING-SUMMER 2021 21 Tolland Human Services Human Services Assistance Programs: To be eligible, yearly gross income must not exceed amounts listed below: Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP/CHAP) Number in Family Household Income Applications for the 2020/2021 program are currently being 1 $54,950 accepted. On behalf of eligible households, the winter heating 2 $62,800 assistance program pays for such heating sources as oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal and wood/pellets. Homeowners 3 $70,650 and renters may apply. Eligibility for energy assistance is based on 4 $78,500 income, liquid assets, and size of household. 5 $84,800 Number in Family Household Income Guidelines 2020/2021 6 $91,100 1 Under $37,645 7 $97,350 2 Under $49,228 8 $103,630 3 Under $60,811 4 Under $72,394 For an application or for more information, residents who are interested and feel they may be income eligible may contact 5 Under $83,977 (860) 871-3648. All information provided to the Tolland Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program will be kept confidential. 6 Under $95,560 7 Under $99,732 Renter’s Rebate Tolland Human Services will be accepting Renter’s Rebate To request a list of required documentation or learn more about applications from April 1, 2021 to October 1, 2021. This this program, please call (860) 871-3648. Information regarding income-based program provides a one-time payment to renters eligibility and required documents will also be posted on the based on the rent and utilities paid in 2020. Tolland website, www.tolland.org (Human Services Dept., Recipient or spouse must be 65 years of age or older, or be 50 Energy Assistance). Residents may also contact the ACCESS years of age or older and the surviving spouse of a renter who at Agency in Willimantic, (860) 450-7423. All documents must the time of the renter’s death had qualified and was entitled to be current when a household’s application is submitted. Due to tax relief provided such spouse was domiciled with such renter the pandemic, we are processing applications as virtually as at the time of the renters death, or 18 years of age or older and possible via phone, email, document drop-off and mail; we are eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits and must not processing in-person applications at this time. meet a one year state residency requirement. Tolland Housing Rehabilitation Loan Proof of income (SSA 1099) and rental expenses for 2020 must Program be provided. The Tolland Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program provides Household Income Guidelines (2020) zero percent interest loans to eligible residents for home repair projects that include, but are not limited to: septic systems, well Single/widowed applicants Under $37,600 repair, roofing and siding, structural deficiencies, replacement Married applicants Under $45,800 windows, insulation, ADA improvements, plumbing, electrical and heating systems. To schedule an appointment, please contact Jeanne Pitney at 860-871-3615 Food Bank Tolland residents needing to use the Food Bank may contact the Try Our Monet’s Table following staff members: Seniors – contact Rebecca Ellert, (860) Fresh Restaurant and Catering 870-3726; all other households may call Human Services, (860) Spring! 871-3648. Menu FoodShare Mobile Food Pantry $$5.005.00 OFFOFF The FoodShare Mobile Food Pantry is available in Tolland on Your Purchase of $25 or more alternate Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m. in the parking lot adjacent WITH THIS COUPON! to the United Congregational Church of Tolland, 45 Tolland NNotot toto bebe combinedcombined withwith anyany ootherther sspecialpecial ooffer.ffer. Green. Pre-registration and identification are not required. For Expires 4/27/21. more information about FoodShare, residents may contact 167 Tolland Stage Road, Tolland CT FOODSHARE at (860) 286-9999 or the UCC office at (860) 875- 4160, or visit the FOODSHARE website, www.foodshare.org. 860.875.7244 [email protected] WWeded - FFriri 111:30-2:301:30-2:30 www.MonetsCatering.com Residents participating in the program must bring their own SSaturdayaturday BBrunchrunch 99-2-2 bags.

22 www.tolland.org the Chronicle Tolland Human Services Information and Ongoing Human HVCC Dial-A-Ride Program Services Programs/Services Dial-A-Ride is a transportation program (wheel-chair accessible) The following information and ongoing programs/services are for residents who are at least 60 years of age or are disabled. also available through the Human Services Department: Rides are available to locations in Vernon, Ellington, and Tolland. Trips include: medical appointments, shopping, social and • Local Prevention Council is offering free Deterra Drug recreational activities. Medical trips are made to Manchester Deactivation pouches, which facilitate safe disposal of drugs (Monday & Thursdays) and South Windsor (1st & 3rd Tuesdays) at home. Businesses, civic organizations, doctors’ offices and when available. All appointments are on a first come, first individuals are welcome to request samples. This resource served basis. You will need to reserve your ride both to the was made possible through the CT State Opioid Response appointment and from the appointment. In order to provide a (SOR). Contact Human Services @ (860) 871-3648 to request return ride, you will need to estimate the duration of your stay pouches. at your appointment. You may reserve your ride up to 8 weeks • Crisis counseling and Case management- ongoing in advance. There is an annual $20.00 registration fee and a $2.00 donation for each trip. Round trips are $4.00. You must Elderly Outreach/Case Management have exact change. Call (860) 870-7940 to make a reservation, Services for general information, or for precautions implemented due to Would you or a loved one benefit from Elderly Outreach/Case COVID-19. Management Services? Town of Tolland Fair Housing Notice Navigating the world of programs and services can be confusing Submitted by Beverly Bellody, Director of Human Services as there are so many options out there. Case Management services include: Beverly Bellody, Director of Tolland Human Services, serves as the Fair Housing Officer for the Town of Tolland. The Federal • An Assessment of the elder’s current health, financial and Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental living situation and financing of dwellings, and in other housing-related • Identification of community resources and funding options transactions, based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, for home care services such as Transportation, Home familial status or the presence of children, or disability. Delivered Meals, Insurance, Adult Day Care, Emergency Response Systems etc. Under the Connecticut Fair Housing Act, it is against the law to deny anyone housing based on race, color, national origin, • Developing a Plan of Care based on the client’s needs/ ancestry, sex, religion, familial status or the presence of children, situation disability, marital status, sexual orientation, age (except minors), • Monitoring of the elders situation lawful source of income, veteran status or gender identity or Both Rebecca Ellert and Jeanne Pitney are Certified Choices expression. If you feel your rights have been denied in the equal Counselors and are available to help you understand your access to the rental, sale or financing of residential property, options regarding Medicare including Medigap and Medicare please contact Beverly Bellody at (860) 871-3611, Mon.-Wed. Advantage Plans. Contact Jeanne at Tolland Human Services 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Thurs. 8:00 am-7:30 pm, closed on Friday. (860) 871-3615 or Rebecca at the Senior Center (860) 870-3726 For more information you can also contact The Connecticut to arrange a consultation. Fair Housing Center, 221 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06106, 860- 247-4236, or email [email protected]. The Connecticut Youth Programming Fair Housing Center also has information about foreclosure In-person youth programs remain suspended until further prevention. notice due to COVID-19. Please visit the Youth Services pages on the Town website for up to date information as it becomes available. For current information about any services for Tolland youth and families, residents may contact Nancy Dunn, (860) 871-3612 or [email protected], or visit https://www.tolland.org/youth- services D & D Auto Repair Senior Center VOLKSWAGENS and MORE... Senior Center remains closed until further notice due to the pandemic. Although we are unable to meet in person at the Foreign • Domestic Senior Center, staff is making and receiving daily phone calls Light Pick-up from residents. Please call the Senior Center main number (860) 870-3730; for Kim Kowalyshyn, Senior Center Director, Family Owned call (860) 870-3725 and for Rebecca Ellert, Senior Outreach, call & Operated (860) 870-3726. Please check out the Senior Center Newsletter Since 1992 on our website: https://www.tolland.org/senior-services 8860-429-747160-429-7471 1733 Storrs Road/Rte 195, Storrs, CT www.theChronicle.com Tolland Community Newsletter SPRING-SUMMER 2021 23 Tolland Human Services Tolland Senior Center This link will also be available in the Commission page on the Town of Tolland website. We are thrilled to announce that Tolland Senior Center is on Facebook! https://www.tolland.org/commission-people-disabilities Find us on Facebook by searching Tolland Senior Center and Paper copies of the survey will be available in the Tolland Library.” be sure to “Like” our page to stay up to date on senior center Thank you! happenings. AARP Tax-Aide Tolland Senior Center is pleased to offer on-site assistance with filing your taxes. There are no age requirements and you do not Tolland Planning have to be an AARP member. This year, due to COVID-19, you do have to be a Tolland resident. & Development This is a free service and is staffed by trained volunteers willing to give their time. Building Department Appointments will be available from March 2nd - April 13th on consecutive Tuesdays (March 2nd, March 9th, March 16th, March 860-871-3601 23rd, March 30th, April 6th, April 13th). Appointments are every Did you know that many permits can be applied and paid fifteen minutes from 11:00 AM to 2:45 PM and last about an for online? From the homepage of Tolland.org, click on the hour. Appointments must be made by calling Kim Kowalyshyn Government tab, then Building Department. While you’re at 860-870-3730. on the Building Department page, please browse through our many informative handouts. There is quite a bit of When clients arrive they should stay in their cars until the time information regarding swimming pools, decks, additions of their appointment. At which time they should come to the and the permit application process in general. Remember door wearing masks. to schedule a final inspection appointment to properly • COVID protocol questions will be asked at the door. close out your permit. Open Building Permits will impede • All paper work will be reviewed and dropped off with the tax the sale of your home and may give cause to an insurance preparer. company to deny a claim for fire or personal injury. • You will be asked to wait in your car while the your taxes are Spring brings many outdoor projects to the forefront. It is prepared. likely that you may want to power-wash your home, repair a fence, replace a few shingles, paint the house or stain a • If the return is a joint return for a married couple, both spouses deck. While none of the above home-maintenance items need to be present. Tax returns need to be signed by both require a permit, it is highly recommended that you still hire spouses. licensed and insured contractors. You should also always • Clients should bring a copy of their tax return from last year. get a written proposal from the contractor and ask for Although this is not an absolute requirement, it helps the tax references. Never pay in-full for a job in advance; a partial aide volunteers significantly. deposit is common and fair to everyone involved. • Clients must bring identification (name and social security Now that warmer weather will be arriving soon, many number) with them. of you may be thinking of installing a swimming pool. A • Clients should also bring their checkbooks (or routing number building permit is required for all in-ground pools and and account number) if they want to get a direct deposit of any above-ground pools that are more than 24 inches their refund. deep, including the inflatable style pools. Building codes A complete list of items needed will be provided to you prior to have changed a bit and we are here to offer guidance for a code-compliant installation. Items commonly missed by your appointment. installers are proper bonding of the water and perimeter The Commission on People with area; not having a floating pool alarm; not having a proper fence or gate and running the pump off of an extension Disabilities cord instead of permanent wiring. “The Commission on People with Disabilities, appointed by the Perhaps you are considering adding a tool shed or garage Town Council, would like to learn about the needs of residents to your property. Building permits are required for all but who live with disabilities. If you are a person who lives with a the smallest of sheds. A zoning permit is always required disability, or a family member of a person who lives with a and the project usually requires health district approval. disability, or a caregiver to a person who lives with a disability, or Our advice is to stop by our office to discuss your project a provider of services to people who live with disabilities, would and our staff will guide you through the process in an you please answer a brief survey to help us to identify ways that efficient manner. your town can better serve people who live with disabilities? The Building Official, James Paquin is typically available You may access the survey directly on the Internet through this in the office to answer questions from 8:00-10:00 AM and link: Noon-2:00 PM, plus 6:30-7:30 PM on Thursdays. https://tinyurl.com/TollandDisabilitySurvey

24 www.tolland.org the Chronicle Tolland Public Library Feisty Mums May 7-9 Carol Birch, storyteller, Maria Gillan, poet, and Jennifer Munro, storyteller, are the three presenters in this hour long video Coyotes which celebrates the joys, agonies and Wednesday, April 21 at 6:30 pm mysteries of the mother/daughter bond Join Master Wildlife Conservationist with dollops of humor and full measures Ginny Apple virtually, as she talks about of love. This program was funded by Virtual Meditation coyotes in Connecticut, their habitat, the Friends of the Tolland Public Library. diet, behavior, reproduction and ways to Tuesdays at 6:30 pm Please register using the Online Library co-exist with them. Please register using Kathy Grinold will lead a meditation Events Calendar found at Tolland.org/ the Online Library Events Calendar found group on the first Tuesday of each month library. at Tolland.org/library. at 6:30 pm. Beginners and advanced Ordinary, Extraordinary practitioners are welcome. Please register Pots with Pizazz using the Online Library Events Calendar Women Tuesday, April 27 at 6:30 pm found at Tolland.org/library. Wednesday, May 19 Jana Milbocker, a garden designer, Mariann Millard will speak virtually at 6:30 Cooking with Rob Scott speaker and author, will show us how pm about “unsung or forgotten heroines” to brighten shady spots with pops of Saturday, April 17 at 2 pm in the US and around the world relating color, create focal points for vistas and Rob Scott does virtual baking and cooking their individual contributions. Their welcoming entry gardens with stunning classes for public libraries. On Saturday, April personal stories tell a tale of perseverance container groupings. This program was 17 from 2 until 3 pm Rob will demonstrate and single-minded purpose to employ funded by the Friends of the Tolland two recipes, Gramdma style spaghetti pie their craft, skill and knowledge. Please Public Library. Please register using the and mozzarella, tomato, and basil quesadilla. register using the Online Line Events Online Library Events Calendar found at This program was funded by the Tolland Calendar found at Tolland.org/library. Tolland.org/library. Public Library Foundation. Please register using the Online Library Events Calendar found at Tolland.org/library.

www.theChronicle.com Tolland Community Newsletter SPRING-SUMMER 2021 25 Tolland Public Library Upcoming Children’s Super Duper Story Time Teen Poetry Slam [Online] Programs [Online] Wednesday, April 14, 4:00 - 5:00 PM Tuesday, April 6, 13, 20, 27, Celebrate National Poetry Month with 10:30 - 11:00 AM a virtual poetry slam! Read poems and APRIL 2021 Kids and their caregivers are invited to lyrics that speak to you. Share your own Take-Home Easter Craft Kit join our children’s librarian every Tuesday work and art with the group and show for stories, songs, and oodles of fun. off your lyrical wordplay skills. All pre- Wednesday, March 31 - Saturday, April 3 teens & teens in grades 6-12 welcome. Pick-up a fun holiday craft kit at the library Register for our 8-week Spring Session to receive Zoom passwords, coloring pages, Registration required. FREE. Call (860) and decorate it at home! Registration is 871-3621 or email [email protected]. required. Toddlers & Kids, ages 3 – 10. Call and more. Call (860) 871-3621 or email (860) 871-3621 or email ageary@tolland. [email protected] for more info. Babies, Toddlers, & Kids. FREE. Teen Library Council org to register. FREE. [Online] Cartoon Club [Online] Wednesday, April 28, 4:00 - 5:00 PM Wednesday, April 7, 21, 4:00 - 4:45 PM Motivated and dedicated teens wanted! Do you love to draw? Can’t get enough Design your own library programs and comic books, cartoons, anime, and web content. Personalize the Teen Area. April Fools Craft [Online] manga? Join Mr Andy every other Have a say in the books and movies that Thursday, April 1, 4:00 - 4:30 PM Wednesday for drawing tips, how-to you want in the library. If you’re ages 13- Calling all pranksters! Join us online and lessons, group activities, and more. Kids 19, your opinions matter and we want create a gross and hilarious craft that is & Tweens. Call (860) 871-3621 or email you to share yours! Join us on the last guaranteed to drive your friends/family [email protected] for more info. FREE. Wednesday of every month. Registration crazy. Kids & Teens ages 10+. Registration is required. Call (860) 871-3621 or email is required. Call (860) 871-3621 or email [email protected] for more info. FREE. [email protected] for more info. FREE.

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May 2021 Teen Library Council Summer Reading Kickoff Super Duper Story Time [Online] Saturday, June 12 Wednesday, May 26, 4:00 - 5:00 PM [Online] Motivated and dedicated teens wanted! Teen Tie Dye 1 Tuesday, May 4, 11, 10:30 - 11:00 AM Design your own library programs and Saturday, June 26, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Kids and their caregivers are invited to web content. Personalize the Teen Area. Join us outside and add some color to join our children’s librarian every Tuesday Have a say in the books and movies that your wardrobe! Everyone will receive a for stories, songs, and oodles of fun. you want in the library. If you’re ages 13- shirt and a pair of socks to decorate. Dye Register for our 8-week Spring Session to 19, your opinions matter and we want supplies provided. Registration required. receive Zoom passwords, coloring pages, you to share yours! Join us on the last FREE. Pre-teens & Teens in grades 6-12 and more. Call (860) 871-3621 or email Wednesday of every month. Registration only. Call (860) 871-3621 or email ageary@ [email protected] for more info. Babies, is required. Call (860) 871-3621 or email tolland.org for more info. Toddlers, & Kids. FREE. [email protected] for more info. FREE. Babies, Toddlers, & Kids. FREE. June 2021 Teen Library Council Cartoon Club [Online] [Online] Wednesday, June 2, 16, 4:00 - 4:45 PM Wednesday, June 30, 4:00 - 5:00 PM Do you love to draw? Can’t get enough Motivated and dedicated teens wanted! comic books, cartoons, anime, and Design your own library programs and manga? Join Mr Andy every other web content. Personalize the Teen Area. Star Wars Day Wednesday for drawing tips, how-to Have a say in the books and movies that Tuesday, May 4, All Day lessons, group activities, and more. Kids you want in the library. If you are ages May the 4th be with you! Sign up for a & Tweens. Call (860) 871-3621 or email 13-19, your opinions matter and we want take-home Star Wars craft kit, visit the [email protected] for more info. FREE. you to share yours! Join us on the last library and take on a Star Wars scavenger Wednesday of every month. Registration hunt, attempt brain-bending trivia, and Pajama Story Time [Online] is required. Call (860) 871-3621 or email chat with us online at 4:00 PM during a Thursday, June 3, 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm [email protected] for more info. FREE. special online Watch Party! All ages. FREE. Grab your jammies and your favorite Call (860) 871-3621 or email ageary@ stuffie, because Pajama Story Time is July 2021 tolland.org for more info. back! Join us twice a month for cozy pajama parties and silly stories before Super Duper Story Time Cartoon Club [Online] bedtime. Ages 6 and under. Call (860) [Online] Wednesday, May 5, 19, 4:00 - 4:45 PM 871-3621 or email [email protected] for Tuesday, July 6, 13, 20, 27, Do you love to draw? Can’t get enough more info. FREE. 10:30 - 11:15 AM comic books, cartoons, anime, and Kids and their caregivers are invited to manga? Join Mr Andy every other Super Duper Story Time join our children’s librarian every Tuesday Wednesday for drawing tips, how-to [Online] for stories, songs, and oodles of fun. lessons, group activities, and more. Kids Tuesday, June 8, 15, 22, 29, Register for our 8-week Summer Session & Tweens. Call (860) 871-3621 or email 10:30 - 11:00 AM to receive Zoom passwords, coloring [email protected] for more info. FREE. “Super Duper Story Time” is back! Kids pages, and more. Call (860) 871-3621 or Pajama Story Time [Online] and their caregivers are invited to join email [email protected] for more info. our children’s librarian every Tuesday for Babies, Toddlers, & Kids. FREE. Thursday, May 6, 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm stories, songs, and oodles of fun. Register Grab your jammies and your favorite for our 8-week Summer Session to stuffie, because Pajama Story Time is back! receive Zoom passwords, coloring pages, Sign up for our springtime session and join and more. Call (860) 871-3621 or email us twice a month for cozy pajama parties [email protected] for more info. Babies, and silly stories before bedtime. Ages 6 Toddlers, & Kids. FREE. and under. Call (860) 871-3621 or email Cartoon Club [Online] [email protected] for more info. FREE. LEGO Club [Online] Wednesday, July 7, 21, 4:00 - 4:45 PM LEGO Club [Online] Thursday, June 10, 24, 4:00 - 4:45 PM Do you love to draw? Can’t get enough Attention LEGO lovers! Exercise your comic books, cartoons, anime, and Thursday, May 13, 27, 4:00 - 4:45 PM creativity, show off your skills, and manga? Join Mr Andy every other Attention LEGO lovers! Exercise your attempt awesome challenges online. Wednesday for drawing tips, how-to creativity, show off your skills, and Meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of lessons, group activities, and more. Kids attempt awesome challenges online. every month. Kids & Tweens, ages 7-13. & Tweens. Call (860) 871-3621 or email Meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of Registration required. FREE. www.tolland. [email protected] for more info. FREE. every month. Kids & Tweens, ages 7-13. org/library. Call (860) 871-3621 or email Registration required. FREE. www.tolland. [email protected] for more info. org/library. Call (860) 871-3621 or email [email protected] for more info. www.theChronicle.com Tolland Community Newsletter SPRING-SUMMER 2021 27 Tolland Public Library LEGO Club Teen Library Council Thursday, July 8, 22, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM [Online] Attention LEGO lovers! Exercise your Wednesday, June 28, 4:00 - 5:00 PM creativity, show off your skills, and Motivated and dedicated teens wanted! attempt awesome challenges online. Design your own library programs and Meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of web content. Personalize the Teen Area. every month. Kids & Tweens, ages 7-13. Have a say in the books and movies that Registration required. FREE. www.tolland. you want in the library. If you are ages org/library. Call (860) 871-3621 or email 13-19, your opinions matter and we want [email protected] for more info. you to share yours! Join us on the last Wednesday of every month. Registration is required. Call (860) 871-3621 or email [email protected] for more info. FREE. LEGO Club Thursday, August 12, 26, 4:00 - 4:45 PM Harry Potter Day Attention LEGO lovers! Exercise your Saturday, July 31st, ALL DAY creativity, show off your skills, and It’s the biggest birthday bash in the whole attempt awesome challenges online. wide wizarding world! Visit the library for Meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of crafts, trivia, and more activities for kids every month. Kids & Tweens, ages 7-13. and teens. Call (860) 871-3621 or email Registration required. FREE. www.tolland. [email protected] for more info. org/library. Call (860) 871-3621 or email [email protected] for more info. August 2021 Comic Book Day Cartoon Club [Online] Saturday, August 14, ALL DAY Teen Tie Dye 2 Wednesday, August 4, 18, 4:00 - 4:45 PM Celebrate the love of comics, graphic Do you love to draw? Can’t get enough novels, and cartoons with us at the Saturday, July 10, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM comic books, cartoons, anime, and library. Enjoy scavenger hunts, crafts, and Tie Dye is back! Join us outside and add manga? Join Mr Andy every other more! ALL DAY. some more color to your wardrobe! Wednesday for drawing tips, how-to Everyone will receive a shirt and a pair of lessons, group activities, and more. Kids Summer Reading Finale socks to decorate. Dye supplies provided. & Tweens. Call (860) 871-3621 or email Registration required. FREE. Pre-teens [email protected] for more info. FREE. Saturday, August 21 & Teens in grades 6-12 only. Call (860) Super Duper Story Time 871-3621 or email [email protected] for more info. [Online] Tuesday, August 24, 31, 10:30 - 11:15 AM Will It Waffle? Kids and their caregivers are invited to Wednesday, July 14th, 4:00 - 4:45 PM join our children’s librarian every Tuesday What will happen when we put some of for stories, songs, and oodles of fun. our favorite foods in a waffle iron? Will End of Summer Cupcake Register for our 8-week Summer Session we create something delicious or will we to receive Zoom passwords, coloring end up with a puddle waffle mush? Join War pages, and more. Call (860) 871-3621 or us and find out! Tweens & Teens in grades Saturday, August 7, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM email [email protected] for more info. 6-12. FREE. Registration required. Call Decorate delicious cupcakes with a Babies, Toddlers, & Kids. FREE. (860) 871-3621 or email ageary@tolland. variety of toppings, take on tasty culinary org for more info. FREE. challenges, and vote on the best of the Teen Library Council bunch. Pre-teens & Teens in grades 6-12. [Online] Epic Egg Drop Registration required. FREE. Call (860) Wednesday, August 25, 4:00 - 5:00 PM Saturday, July 24, 12:00 - 1:00 PM 871-3621 or email [email protected] for Motivated and dedicated teens wanted! Can you drop an egg off of a building more info. Design your own library programs and without it breaking? Sign up for this web content. Personalize the Teen Area. “eggcellent” STEM experiment and Countdown to Kindergarten Have a say in the books and movies that receive a bag of supplies that you will Tuesday, August 10, 10:30 – 11:15 AM you want in the library. If you’re ages 13- use to build your own shockproof egg Is your child about to start Kindergarten? 19, your opinions matter and we want cushion. Bring your creation to the library We know how exciting it is, but it can be a you to share yours! Join us on the last on Saturday, … and we’ll drop them off little scary too. Join Mr. Andy for a special Wednesday of every month. Registration of the roof! Kids & Tweens, ages 7-13. story time and craft. Kids will receive a is required. Call (860) 871-3621 or email FREE. Registration required → tolland. special goody bag that will prep them [email protected] for more info. FREE. org/library. Call (860) 871-3621 or email for their first day of school! Call (860) [email protected] for more info. 871-3621 or email [email protected] for more info. FREE.

28 www.tolland.org the Chronicle Tolland Public Safety/Fire Department Tolland Fire Marshal Volunteer EMTs Wanted! Tolland Fire Department is currently seeking to recruit Fireworks and Special Effects Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to join our volunteer ALL FIREWORKS (with the exception of ranks. If you currently hold an EMT license please consider sparklers) ARE ILLEGAL in Connecticut volunteering for your community. We can also offer guidance to and may NOT be sold, purchased or used, those would like to train to become an EMT and subsequently with the EXCEPTION of regulated fireworks volunteer their time with the Department. If interested, please displays by state licensed, professional visit our web-site at www.tollandfire.org. pyro-technicians at sites which have been • Did you know that the Tolland Fire Department is a approved by state and local officials. combination department? Fireworks are defined by law as “any combustible or explosive composition • A combination department means that both career and prepared for the purpose of producing a volunteer members work together to provide emergency visible or audible effect by combustion, services to the residents, businesses and visitors of Tolland. explosion, deflagration or detonation.” Our small career staff is on duty Monday through Friday Novelties, and trick noise makers such as smoke bombs, covering the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our volunteer party poppers and snappers and the “snake”, are banned by staff covers nights, weekends and major holidays. This Connecticut General Statute 29-357. type of coverage is a resourceful and cost-effective way to provide top-level services to the Town. Effective June 1, 2000, Public Act 00-198 allows any person who • The Department operates two ambulances and responds to is sixteen years of age or older to buy, sell and use sparklers emergency calls 24/7/365. of not more than one hundred grams of pyrotechnic mixture which are non-explosive and non-aerial. PA-06-177 added new • We have a flexible duty schedule in which volunteer EMTs subdivisions to CGS 29-357 relating to the some compounds can sign-up for night or weekend shifts. This schedule that are prohibited in sparklers and fountains as well as adding allows EMTs to fit volunteering into their personal a total pyrotechnic composition if more than one fountain is schedules. mounted on a common base. Public Act 06-177 also added • With the increased emergency call volume we want to Fountains to this category and provided definitions for ‘sparklers’ avoid burning out our core membership. If we could recruit and ‘fountains’ that are found in CGS 29-356. a few more people to assist us we can lighten the load of our members, possibly holding onto to these well-trained Larger so-called “fire crackers” are actually explosive devices EMTs and extend their years of service to the community. which are banned by both state and federal law. They include M-80’s, M-100’s, M-250’s and larger, cherry bombs, quarter • Additions to the Town’s population both residential sticks, block busters and other similar devices. Possession of and commercial over the past years have affected our these devices is prohibited by Connecticut General Statute membership as well. Members have moved away from 29-348, Illegal Possession of Explosives; manufacture of these volunteering for a variety of reasons such as work and devices is prohibited by Connecticut General Statute 53-80a., family obligations. Bottom line is we need additional Manufacture of Bombs. The only exceptions to the fireworks volunteer EMTs to keep delivering our high-level of service. statute are paper caps which contain less than .025 grains of We need to plan for Tolland’s future, now. explosive material. • Volunteer EMTs often reflect on their service to their neighbors and community as a personally fulfilling and The only safe way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public display extremely rewarding experience. conducted at a state-approved site by state-licensed pyro- technicians. We would like to thank all of our past and present members, both career and volunteer, because together they have created a foundation that we continue to build upon. We miss those who have moved on and look forward to meeting new people Tolland Fire Department who will help shape our future. Is Your Street Number Visible from the If you reside in Tolland and are interested in becoming a Road? volunteer EMT please visit the Department’s website www. Residents and Business Owners are asked to please check their tollandfire.org, on the Become a Member button click “join us”. street address numbers. Can they be seen from the road? Are they visible from both directions? Perhaps they are faded, too TOLLAND ALERT – An Emergency small, overgrown or missing. If so, please take the time to update Notification System your numbers. The Fire Department offers blue reflective street Get alerted about emergencies and other important community address signs for $16. The signs measure 6” wide and 18” long, news by signing up for Tolland Alert, our Emergency Notification your address numbers are placed on both sides and the blue Program. This emergency notification system enables Tolland coating is also reflective. These signs will make your address Public Safety officials to provide you with critical information easier to find and they also make great gifts! For an order form quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, please visit www.tollandfire.org , click the Reflective Street unexpected road closures, missing persons, and evacuation Address Signs button to download an order form. Questions? of buildings or neighborhoods. This Emergency Notification Call 860-871-3677 x 72158. Program is independent from “Tolland Notifications” (formerly www.theChronicle.com Tolland Community Newsletter SPRING-SUMMER 2021 29 Tolland Public Safety/Fire Department

E-Blast) the Town’s routine community email delivery system. Drivers are reminded that they must move over one lane and Once signed up, you will receive time-sensitive messages slow down when they see emergency vehicles and tow trucks wherever you specify, such as your home, cell, or business phone, stopped on the shoulder of a highway with their lights flashing. email, text messages, hearing impaired receiving devices, and If all lanes are full and drivers can’t move over, they are required more. You pick where, you pick how. to slow down as they pass the scene. Connecticut passed its Move Over law in 2009, fines for breaking the law start at $181. To sign up please visit www.tollandfire.org and click on the Tolland Emergency Alert button for instructions. Tolland Animal Control STATE LAW: Move Over or Slow Down for Stopped Emergency Vehicles Reminder: Dogs Must be Leashed When Flashing red, blue and yellow on Town Property lights are a familiar sight on Tolland Animal Control is receiving an increase highways and Emergency in complaints regarding dogs off leash as well as Responders (Police, Fire and nuisance/aggressive dogs at several Town parks Tow Truck Operators) are and trail systems. For everyone’s safety, Officers asking motorists to “Move would like to remind dog owners that dogs MUST Over” and “Slow Down” to be leashed at all times while on Town property. provide enough room for them to safely do their jobs. Officers will be stepping up their efforts to locate When lights are flashing Emergency Responders are working in offenders and may issue infraction tickets to extremely hazardous and sometimes stressful conditions using violators. The fine for not having direct control very limited space. Close calls are beginning to become the over your dog is $92.00, (C.G.S.§ 22-364) . The fine for having a norm as motorists speed by emergency scenes. A split second dog which is a nuisance or is aggressive towards another animal could mean the difference in everyone going home safely or a or person is $75.00 (C.G.S.§ 22-363) for the first offense, and a responder being injured or killed. court summons for a second offense. We ask dog owners to please pick up after your dog and to remember that our parks and trail systems are for all residents to safely enjoy. We ask everyone to be courteous towards one another and remember we all share the same paths! Wildlife Reminders from Tolland Animal Control Every year at this time our department begins to receive an increase in calls regarding concerns of wildlife. Please don’t be alarmed! It is not uncommon to see a glimpse of a beautiful fox, coyote, bobcat, fisher cat, or even a black bear or two crossing through your property especially during the early morning or dusk hours. For instance fox enjoy laying out basking in the warmth of the sun or hunting for mice in your stone walls. Lying in the sun helps them dry out their wet coat from the spring rains and helps heel their skin of ailments. Unless the animal is aggressive, collapsing, walking in circles/dizzy, or appears lethargic/sick, there is no need to notify our department. Just enjoy watching Our Mission the animal in its natural habitat, and be sure to maintain a safe Opportunity Works Connecticut (OWC) distance while observing all wild animals. is a non-profit agency that supports people with intellectual and physical disabilities in Eastern Connecticut. We are committed To deter these animals from being on your property, please be to providing the best individualized supports to assist everyone sure to keep all garbage in closed containers, don’t put food out to find meaningful vocational activities and/or gainful in compost piles, put away bird feeders, do not leave pet food employment opportunities that fit with their personal goals. We outdoors, and do not leave small animals outside unattended. work together to foster a sense of respect and dignity which You may hang wind chimes in areas which these animals enables our participants to work and live with quality of life. frequent or bang metal objects from a distance, to frighten them away. opportunityworks If a resident witnesses any wild animal which is sick or acting connecticut.inc aggressively towards either a human or a companion animal, or if a person or domesticated animal makes physical contact with 45 West Main Street Rockville CT 06066 a wild animal, please contact Tolland Animal Control at 860-871- 860-454-4016 | www.owct.org 3676.

30 www.tolland.org the Chronicle Tolland Public Safety/Fire Department For more information on wildlife facts, please visit the Hot Weather Reminders from Tolland Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (D.E.E.P.) website at: http://www.ct.gov/deep/ Click on ‘Natural Animal Control Resources’ and then ‘Wildlife’. Animal Control Officers would like to remind people who are traveling with their pets even on short trips around town, to Annual Unlicensed Dog Survey be aware of the heat, humidity and temperatures. It only takes On March 15th, 2021 pursuant to the Regulations of State minutes for a vehicle which is parked in the sun to climb to Agencies Section 22-349-1 Tolland’s Animal Control Officers extreme temperatures. Even when the outside temperature began their annual random survey searching for unlicensed is only in the 60’s, the temperature inside a vehicle can climb dogs being kept in town. Dogs age six months or older are into the ‘danger zone’ after only a short period of time. Parking required to be licensed. The survey will conclude by May 31, the vehicle in the shade and rolling down the window doesn’t 2021. As a result of the successful completion of this survey the guarantee protection from heatstroke and suffocation. Pet Town will retain an extra 10 percent of dog licensing fees. owners should be aware that tragedy can happen when you least expect it. June is Dog License Renewal Month Dogs which are left outdoors during the summer months must Tolland Animal Control would like to have shelter from the sun and rain, and must have fresh clean remind dog owners that June is Dog water available to them at all times. If you must keep your License renewal month. All dogs over 6 dog outdoors, it is recommended that the dog be secured in months of age residing in Connecticut a covered kennel rather than chained or tied where the dog must have a current license. Beginning can become entangled and injure their legs, trachea or even be June 1st through June 30th you may strangled. stop by the Town Clerk’s Office to purchase a new tag. Fees are $8.00 for Attention Livestock Owners Spayed/Neutered dogs or $19.00 for Are you a livestock owner or do you dogs not Spayed/Neutered. Licenses are have livestock experience? Would like available in the Town Clerk’s Office located in Town Hall during to assist Tolland Animal Control during regular business hours. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday emergencies involving large animals? 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Thursday 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Friday closed. Possible assistance requests could range Please make checks payable to “Town of Tolland”. from manpower, housing, trailering, or Tolland is now offering residents the convenience of renewing perhaps a food donation. If you are interested, please e-mail your dog licenses online by using your MasterCard, Visa, us at [email protected] and a registration form will be Discover credit or debit card. This is for license renewals only. sent to you. First time licenses must be obtained in person or by mail. A valid rabies vaccination must be on file. For on-line renewals please Annual Rabies Clinic visit www.tolland.org/town-clerk/pages/dog-licenses Tolland Animal Control is planning its Annual Low-Cost Rabies Or mail a copy of your dog’s current Rabies Certificate, proof of Vaccination Clinic for June 2021. Details will be released once a Spay/Neuter (if applicable), a self-addressed stamped envelope, date and location is confirmed. the appropriate fee and your check payable to “Town of Tolland”, to the Town Clerk’s Office, 21 Tolland Green, Tolland, CT 06084 Tolland Animal Control is on Facebook Attn: Dog Licenses. If you choose to mail in for your dog’s license; If you are on Facebook, please be sure to visit our please remember you must include a self-addressed, stamped page “Tolland Animal Control” to see any animals we envelope. have for adoption, animals which are lost or found, and for any notices regarding animals in Tolland. Any dog owner found not to have licensed their dog after June 30, 2021 is subject to fines of $1.00 each month the license is overdue. If you had a dog licensed in 2020 and no longer own that dog, please let us know to remove your dog from our listing. You may contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 860-871-3630, Tolland BIRCH MOUNTAIN POTTERY Animal Control at 860-871-3676 or e-mail animalcontrol@ studio-gallery tolland.org . Please include your name & address and your dog’s name & breed/color as well as the reason for removal. Susan Gerr, Your local potter since 1985! IMPORTANT: Please take note that by failing to license your Thank you community, for all your support! dog(s) with the Town each year, you are also in violation of Featuring an extensive Connecticut State Statute §22-338. This violation carries an line of beautiful, additional penalty of $75.00 for each unlicensed dog owned handcrafted pottery made or kept by you, should an infraction ticket is issued. Animal on the premises. Also, Control Officers are required to issue infraction tickets to those work by area artists and in violation of the State statute. If you have any questions craftspeople. regarding licensing, please contact our office at 860-871-3676. Follow us on Facebook!

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