Announcements

The National League of Cities, of which Wethersfield is a member, has developed a presentation entitled "The Federal Recovery Package: What's In It for Cities and How to Access the Resources." It explains the purpose of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, tells how to access the funding, and lists eligible programs. The accountability and transparency provisions are explained, and additional resources are provided.

At a special Town Council meeting on Janaury 5, representatives of the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) delivered a status report on the Clean Water Project. The documents they distributed at the meeting are available for download below.

Economic Development and Improvement Commission

The Town of Wethersfield's Economic Development and Improvement Commission (EDIC) is seeking new members. The Commission, which meets once a month at noon, works to improve the economic climate in Wethersfield by promoting our Town as a great place in which to do business. Business owners/operators in Wethersfield are encouraged to become part of this Commission, as are other members of the community interested in the economic growth of our town.

After all the renovations, the Library is open again, operating on all three floors. Residents are encouraged to visit and see what the last few months of renovation have achieved.

On Tuesday December 2, 2008 the Wethersfield Planning and Zoning Commission approved a request to amend the zoning regulations to establish standards for mixed use developments. These amendments are another step in the Town's effort to revitalize it's primary commercial corridor - the Silas Deane Highway. Specifically, the amendments are designed to implement the recommendations contained within the 2006 Master Plan for the Silas Deane Highway to promote the revitalization and redevelopment of the Town's aging commercial corridor.

Wethersfield is proud of the companies that make up its business community. Each year, the Town's Economic Development and Improvement Commission (EDIC), Village Improvement Association with the sponsorship of the Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce, recognize local business contributions at the Annual Salute to Business event through a series of Business Recognition Awards. This year's 19th annual ceremony was held on Wednesday December 3rd at the Wethersfield Country Club.

Revaluation notices have been mailed for the 2008-2009 town-wide revaluation to residents and business owners starting on Monday, December 1, 2008. If you have not received a notice by December 8, please call Vision Appraisal at 1-888-844-4300.

The Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department and the Wethersfield Volunteer Firefighters Association have donated an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for use at the 9/11 Memorial Sports Center at the Pitkin Community Center. Membership of the Association and the WVFD staff agreed that there was a need for the life-saving device when the Fitness Room and Gymnasium opened in September. The membership of both organizations unanimously decided to pool their resources to purchase the equipment.

The leaf collection program is now complete, with all areas having received two pickups.

The 9/11 Memorial Sports Center Fitness Room, located at the Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield Street, is now open.