General Interest

Current Food Bank Needs Listed

Tom Hemphill — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:11:59 -0400

The Town of Wethersfield Food Bank is in need of the following items:

Rec Summer Program Registration Has Begun

Christopher Shepard — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 -0400

The Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department will be accepting registrations from residents for summer programs beginning Tuesday, April 3, 2012 and nonresident applications beginning Tuesday, April 10, 2012.

Town Hall Back on Normal Hours

Tom Hemphill — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:55:55 -0400

Town Hall offices have returned to normal hours. Normal hours are as follows:

Monday	8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday	8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday	8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday	8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday	8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Awards Acknowledge Assistance With Robbery Arrest

Tom Hemphill — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:40:01 -0500

On Thursday, December 10, 2009 Police Chief James Cetran presented an award to a Rocky Hill police officer as well as an employee of D'Angelo's Sandwich Shop for their roles in helping to apprehend a dangerous armed robber.

On Monday, November 23, 2009 at 5:21 p.m. officers from the Wethersfield Police Department were dispatched to D'Angelo's, 1345 Silas Deane Highway for a report of an armed robbery that just occurred at that location. A white male reportedly pulled a handgun on an employee of the business and demanded money.

Wethersfield Conducting Telephone Survey for Plan of Conservation and Development

Paul Dudley — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:55:59 -0400

The Town of Wethersfield will be conducting a phone survey to seek citizen input on the Plan of Conservation and Development. The survey will be carried out by a professional polling firm, The Center for Research, who will contact a random sample of 100 households. The responses to the survey, which will be kept confidential, will help the Town formulate strategies for future development. The survey will include about 40 questions and has been designed to take as little time as possible. For further information, see the attached Press Release.

Application Period Approaching for Rent Subsidy Program

Tom Hemphill — Sat, 05 May 2012 08:00:00 -0400

The Wethersfield Department of Youth and Social Services administers a "Renters' Rebate" program which provides rent subsidies for seniors and disabled who qualify. The application period for the program will commence on May 15, 2012 and continue through September 14, 2012. To arrange for an appointment call Social and Youth Services Department at (860) 721-2977 Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Further information on the program is available in the press release below.

CDs Now Accepted for Recycling

Tom Hemphill — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:35:17 -0400

The Town of Wethersfield is pleased to announce that CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs are now accepted for recycling at the Transfer Station. Discs are made from materials that do not break down in landfills, and if burned, produce a harmful gas. Recycled discs can be made into eyeglass frames, car parts, and fences.

The Transfer Station is located at 100 Marsh Street, and is open Monday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Memorial Day Invitation to All Veterans

Tom Hemphill — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0400

This year, in recognition of all veterans who have returned home, the Memorial Day Parade theme will be "Welcome Home Veterans." The Memorial Day Parade Committee cordially invites all veterans who have served to join them next to the reviewing stand to view the parade as a guest of the committee. In order that arrangements may be made for reserved seating, please e-mail the committee at memorial.day@wethersfieldct.com or contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (860) 721-2890. The parade will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 and will begin at 9 a.m.

April 24 Election Results

Tom Hemphill — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:54:39 -0400

The Elections Department has provided unofficial results from the April 24 Republican Presidential Preference Primary and Wethersfield High School Renovation Bond Referendum. Results are as follows:

Clear Out Clutter, Support High School Team

Tom Hemphill — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0400

It's that time of year again—time to purge and start the New Year off with a de-cluttered home. Why not perform a good deed at the same time? The WHS Football Boosters Club is fundraising through a book drive. Drop your donations of new and used books, CDs, DVDs, records and audio books off at the "Got Books" fundraising container located at the High School by the pool entrance.