TOWN OF NEW HARTFORD PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION HAS ADOPTED NEW REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012
click here for the new regulations

click here for Appendix 5 - Design Guidelines for Commercial uses in the New Hartford Center Zone

click here for Appendix 6 - Design Guidelines for All Other Business or Commercial zones

 

NEW HARTFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF A NEW WEBSITE -- CHECK IT OUT AT www.newhartfordcthistory.org 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANTS/REBATES:

Regional Officials have revised the requirements and rebates offered to small businesses wishing to take advantage of the Business Energy Efficiency Program (BEEP) grants.  Funds are available to small business owners for eligible energy improvements - which include: window replacement, building insulation and weather stripping, light bulb replacement and solar electricity or solar thermal installations.  For a program description CLICK HERE.
Please contact the Office of the First Selectman for an application and additional information. 860-379-3389.

 

PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY KEY DATES TO KEEP IN MIND:

JANUARY 24, 2012:
Deadline for enrolled party members to transfer enrollment from one party to the other, for voting in their "new" party's presidential primary.

APRIL 19, 2012:
Deadline for new voters, and for unaffiliated voters, to enroll in a party for voting in its primary.  For new voters, mail-in applications must be postmarked, or received by Registrar of Voters or voter registration agency, by this date.  For unaffiliated voters, the mail-in application must be received (not merely postmarked) by the Registrar of Voters by this deadline.
(See exception below for in-person enrollment.)

APRIL 23, 2012:
12:00 NOON - In-person enrollment deadline, for new voters and unaffiliated voters enrolling in a party in person at Town Hall, for voting in primary.

If you have any questions about any of the deadlines, please call the office of the Registrar of Voters at  860-738-9721


 

 

COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
located at United Methodist Church
93 River Road ( Route 181)
Pleasant Valley, CT
PHONE:  860-379-2157

HOURS FOR DECEMBER ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Monday, December 5, 2011 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday, December 19, 2011 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday, December 22, 2011- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

If you have any questions regarding the food bank - please call the phone number listed above and someone will get back to you if they are not readily available.

 

TRAIL MAPS AVAILABLE:
Antolini Woods Hiking Area
Brodie South
Jones Mountain

OLD NEPAUG CEMETERY NEEDS YOU!

Honoring Our Past…Preserving Our History, volunteers from The New Hartford Garden Club assist in the upkeep and restoration of the Old Nepaug Cemetery. 

November brought a hearty garden club work crew to the Old Nepaug Cemetery for the planting of 200 daffodil bulbs in a third year of effort to brighten the little cemetery on Route 202. Customarily outside the non-profit garden club’s town projects, members rallied around fellow member Linda Dryansky when she became involved with maintaining the Old Nepaug Cemetery and quickly realized it was a far more extensive project than initially anticipated.  The list of necessities grew overwhelming as; mowing, weed control, bulb planting, repairs and preservation of the stones, etc. were initiated by the intrepid but diminutive crew. 

The town’s past can be viewed carved in each stone, and history deeply marks the hallowed ground.  The Old Nepaug cemetery holds 161 interments… and while most of the graves are from the 1800’s, the oldest stone is the grave of Shubael Crow (a Veteran Revolutionary War Pensioner) marking his death in 1798.   Obelisks, carved stone, grave stones, markers and sculptures requiring repair, cleaning and straightening await the spring when volunteers will have at it once more.

Plans are to organize a separate and dedicated non-profit to manage the care and restoration of the cemetery as well as chronicle the compelling history represented by each headstone.  If you have been seeking a rewarding way to contribute to a community project and would like to help, please contact Linda at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   .  Our winter wish list is; a non-profit guru who can shepherd volunteers through the process of setting up the organization, a marketer who can create and discharge press releases  as needed, a grant writer, a biography buff/historian to search out and record the family histories from the stones, and volunteers to bring energy and ideas.  Donations are welcome, and will be used for cemetery repair and upkeep.

Garden enthusiasts are encouraged to consider joining The New Hartford Garden Club; the membership fee for this rewarding nonprofit community minded group is $15.00 a year. 

To learn more about the 50 year old New Hartford Garden Club find us on facebook; 

 http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Hartford-Garden-Club/111117642303026

Or email us at;  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Residents and Stakeholders of West Hill Lake were invited to attend a Public Informational Session  held in Berkshire Hall at Brodie Park on THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2011 at 7:00 PM.  Recently, a stormwater runoff survey was completed and the results of this study were discussed.  The discussion was led by Engineer Roger Hurlbut of Lenard Engineering, Inc. 
CLICK HERE FOR A COPY OF THE REPORT
(Please note that this notice is being kept on this webpage as information, even though it has been on here since August)

 

The Planning and Zoning Commission has completed their review of their current zoning regulations.  A Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 and public comment will be heard.  Public comment will be allowed, but the ultimate decision regarding any changes to the document is within the purview of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Regulations are available for review and viewing at the Town Hall in the following locations: Land Use Office, Town Clerk's Office and the First Selectman's Office.  They are also available for sale in the Land Use Office.  If you wish to purchase a copy, please call ahead so that a copy can be made for you ( copies will be made on a 'per-request' basis in an effort to avoid wasting paper)
Another option is to download them right here!
CLICK HERE FOR THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE P&Z REGULATIONS
CLICK HERE FOR APPENDIX 5
CLICK HERE FOR APPENDIX 6

 


   The New Hartford Lions Club would like to invite all men and women in New Hartford and surrounding towns to join them!
We are a dedicated group of men and women of all ages who devote our time and energy to raise funds to help and improve our community.

Our website is:  www.newhartfordctlions.org
 

 

 

 

 "Neighbor to Neighbor"
A community assistance fund has been established in order to provide financial assistance for residents of New Hartford who may need some help.  Several community agencies and local churches have come together to pool  resources that can be used to provide temporary relief for those in need.  Examples of assistance provided are: payment of one month utility bill, payment for an oil delivery, purchasing winter clothing (boots, jacket, etc), payment of a medical expense, etc.  Recipients must meet eligibility guidelines -- applications can be obtained by calling Christine at (860) 379-3389 or Jean at (860) 379-3980.
DONATIONS TO THIS FUND WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED -- PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS COMMUNITY EFFORT.

 

 
 
 

 

 

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS through CT ALERT EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
Please visit the State of CT website by clicking on the link below to access information regarding the CT Emergency Notification System.  Emergency notifications can now be sent directly to alternate devices -- not just your home "land-line" phone.  You can update your profile online. 
CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

 


 

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

 

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

 

Prior Day Advance Reservations are Required.

 

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

 

All Dial-A-Ride vehicles are wheelchair accessible.

 

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

 

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

 


 


 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
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