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Willington Wire Community E-Newsletter Q1, 2019 Town of Willington Office Building Contacts 40 Old Farms Road, Willington, CT 06279—www.willingtonct.org Business Hours—Monday 12:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m. / Tuesday—Friday 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. First Selectwoman Erika G. Wiecenski 860-487-3100 Animal Control Officer Tina Binheimer 860-428-4422 Assessor Walter Topliff 860-487-3122 Building Inspector Jim Rupert 860-487-3123 Business Manager Donna Latincsics 860-487-3134 Elections Department Christine Psathas & Suzanne Chapman 860-487-3120 Human Services Jennie Arpin 860-487-3118 Parks & Recreation Maureen Parsell 860-487-3108 Planning & Zoning Michael D’Amato 860-487-3123 Public Works VACANT 860-684-9313 Senior Center Jennie Arpin 860-429-8321 Tax Collector Lisa Madden 860-487-3111 Town Clerk Amy Lam 860-487-3121 Treasurer Tish Ignatowicz 860-487-3133 Willington’s Vision Statement Willington is a community that seeks to preserve its rural character and protect its natural, historic and agricultural resources. At the same time, the community recognizes the need to balance the conservation of these resources with residential and business development to meet the needs of its citizens and promote long-term fiscal stability. To achieve this vision and enhance the quality of life in the community, Willington will strive to: preserve and protect our environment, create social, educational, recreational, agricultural, economic and housing opportunities, balance conservation and development; and encourage civic involvement and interaction at the local and regional level. 2 Willington Wire Community E-Newsletter Q1, 2019 Boards & Commissions—Meeting Calendar—Jan, Feb & March Board/Commission Day Date Time Board of Education Tuesday January 8th 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Tuesday February 12th 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Tuesday March 12th 7:00 p.m. Board of Finance Thursday January 17th 7:00 p.m. Board of Selectmen Monday January 7th 6:30 p.m. Board of Selectmen Tuesday January 22nd 6:30 p.m. Board of Selectmen Monday February 4th 6:30 p.m. Board of Selectmen Tuesday February 19th 6:30 p.m. Board of Selectmen Monday March 4th 6:30 p.m. Board of Selectmen Monday March18th 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Wednesday January 16th 7:00 p.m. Conservation Commission Wednesday February 20th 7:00 p.m. Conservation Commission Wednesday March 20th 7:00 p.m. Economic Development Tuesday January 8th 6:30 p.m. Historical Society Tuesday January 22nd 7:00 p.m. Historical Society Tuesday February 19th 7:00 p.m. Historical Society Tuesday March 19th 7:00 p.m. Housing Authority Monday January 14th 4:00 p.m. Housing Authority Monday February 11th 4:00 p.m. Housing Authority Monday March 11th 4:00 p.m. Inland Wetlands/Watercourses Monday January 28th 7:30 p.m. Inland Wetlands/Watercourses Monday February 25th 7:30 p.m. Inland Wetlands/Watercourses Monday March 25th 7:30 p.m. Library Board of Directors Tuesday January 8th 7:00 p.m. Library Board of Directors Tuesday February 12th 7:00 p.m. Library Board of Directors Tuesday March 12th 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Monday January 28th 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Monday February 25th 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Monday March 25th 7:00 p.m. Planning & Zoning Tuesday January 15th 7:30 p.m. Planning & Zoning Tuesday February 5th 7:30 p.m. Planning & Zoning Tuesday February 19th 7:30 p.m. Planning & Zoning Tuesday March 5th 7:30 p.m. Planning & Zoning Tuesday March 19th 7:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Thursday January 10th 7:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Thursday February 14th 7:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Thursday March 14th 7:30 p.m. 3 Willington Wire Community E-Newsletter Q1, 2019 Boards & Commissions—Budget Calendar—Jan, Feb & March Board/Commission Day Date Time Location Board of Education Wednesday January 9th 6:00 p.m. TOB Lower Level Conference Room Board of Education Wednesday January 16th 6:00 p.m. CES Library Board of Education Wednesday January 23rd 6:00 p.m. CES Library Board of Education Wednesday February 6th TBD **Note: This meeting will take place if necessary. Board of Finance Thursday February 7th 7:00 p.m. TOB Lower Level Conference Room Board of Finance Thursday February 14th 7:00 p.m. TOB Lower Level Conference Room Board of Finance Thursday February 21st 7:00 p.m. TOB Lower Level Conference Room Board of Finance Thursday February 28th 7:00 p.m. TOB Lower Level Conference Room Board of Finance Thursday March 7th 7:00 p.m. TOB Lower Level Conference Room Board of Finance Thursday March 14th 7:00 p.m. TOB Common Conference Room Upper Level Board of Finance Thursday March 21st 7:00 p.m. TOB Lower Level Conference Room Board of Selectmen Monday January 7th 5:30 p.m. TOB Selectmen's Conference Room Board of Selectmen Monday January 14th 5:30 p.m. TOB Selectmen's Conference Room Board of Selectmen Tuesday January 22nd 5:30 p.m. TOB Selectmen's Conference Room Board of Selectmen Monday February 4th 5:30 p.m. TOB Selectmen's Conference Room Board of Selectmen Monday February 11th 5:30 p.m. TOB Selectmen's Conference Room Capital Improvement Program Thursday January 10th 6:30 p.m. TOB Common Conference Room Upper Level Capital Improvement Program Monday January 14th 6:30 p.m. TOB Common Conference Room Upper Level Capital Improvement Program Thursday January 24th 6:30 p.m. TOB Lower Level Conference Room Capital Improvement Program Thursday January 31st 6:30 p.m. TOB Lower Level Conference Room Capital Improvement Program Wednesday February 6th 6:30 p.m. TOB Lower Level Conference Room Capital Improvement Program Wednesday February 13th 6:30 p.m. TOB Lower Level Conference Room Library Board of Directors Tuesday January 15th 7:00 p.m. Willington Public Library Director of Public Works (Full-Time) The Town of Willington seeks a Full Time Public Works’ Director. This is a non-union salaried position that includes benefits. The ideal candidate must have management experience as well as road construction/maintenance, long term planning of capital projects and have familiarity with construction equipment & civil engineering, crew supervision, task assignment, and municipal budgets. In addition, the position requires excellent customer service skills and experience dealing with the public, vendors and Town Boards/Commissions and computer skills (excel, word, email) is a must. CT driver’s license; CDL Class-A preferred. Bachelor’s degree and Road Master Certification is a plus. Click below for a complete job description, employment application and more. EOE/AA 4 Willington Wire Community E-Newsletter Q1, 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS Town Office Building Contacts ....................................... 2 Willington’s Vision Statement ......................................... 2 Boards & Commissions Meeting Calendar .................... 3 Budget Calendar .............................................................. 4 Help Wanted ..................................................................... 4 Table of Contents ............................................................ 5 Town Office Building Holiday Closings ......................... 5 First Selectwoman’s Corner ............................................ 6 Talk of the Town .............................................................. 6 Animal Control ................................................................. 7 Assessor .......................................................................... 7 Substitutes Needed ......................................................... 8 Building Department........................................................ 9 Conservation Commission.............................................. 9-10 Center Elementary School Registration ......................... 10 EC-CHAP .......................................................................... 11-13 Historical Society ............................................................. 13-14 Human Services ............................................................... 14 New Employees Welcome ............................................... 14 Parks & Recreation .......................................................... 15-21 Public Works & Transfer Station .................................... 22 Registrars ......................................................................... 22 Scholarship Foundation .................................................. 23 Superintendent’s Update ................................................ 23 Tax Collector .................................................................... 24 Town Clerk ....................................................................... 24 Town Parks & Amenities ................................................. 25 Science Corner with Emily .............................................. 26 Nancy Vogel Retires ........................................................ 26 Cover Photo—Anonymous The Town Office Building will be closed on the following holidays: New Years Day—Tuesday, January 1st Martin Luther King Jr. Day—Monday, January 21st President’s Day—Monday, February 18th 5 Willington Wire Community E-Newsletter Q1, 2019 First Selectwoman’s Corner Dear Willington Residents, The fall of 2018 was a very busy time at the Willington Town Offices. The Board of Selectmen would like to thank our Town Clerk, Registrars and many poll workers for their hard work on election day (and the weeks leading up to it!) The Town Office Building has also been undergoing construction that we anticipate will be completed in the coming weeks. Thank you to all of our residents for your patience as we work to make the front steps/ramp
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