Announcements

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

With spring's arrival comes mating and nesting season … and encounters with wildlife as we return to the outdoors and our gardens. If you find wild baby birds or mammals, understanding what to do—or what not to do—can help ensure they have the best chance of survival by continuing to receive care from their parents whenever possible.

On November 1, 2011 the Wethersfield Police Department began offering access to its police accident reports online. The Wethersfield Police Department has partnered with Docview, LLC so as to provide this service.