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TOLL AND FAMILY PIZZ A                                               Table of Contents
                            RESTAURANT
                                                                          Contact Information..................................................2

                                                                          Recreation Departmant.............................................4

                                                                                General Information........................................................4

                                                                                Park Facilities......................................................................6

                                                                                Tolland Youth Sports Leagues & Groups..................7

                                                                                Tolland Town Directory ..................................................7
    $2 OFF $15 $5 OFF $30
           or more                                or more                       Rentals..................................................................................7
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                                                                          Recreation Departmant Programs...........................8
         March 30, 2021                        March 30, 2021

       A GREEK TWIST TO
                                                                                Preschool Programs.........................................................8

      PIZZA & ITALIAN FARE.
                                                                                Youth Programs.................................................................9

                                                                                Adult Education ............................................................ 10
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                                                                          Tolland Human Services......................................... 13

                                                                          Tolland Planning & Developement........................ 15

                                                                          Tolland Public Works department......................... 15

                                                                          Tolland Public Library............................................. 16

                                                                          Tolland Public Safety/Fire Department................. 21
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                                                                                Winter Reminders.......................................................... 21
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    disinfecting all surfaces we come in contact with including                 From the Office of the Fire Marshal......................... 21
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                                                                                Escape Planning............................................................. 22
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Recreation Department
                                                                        Registration Information
General Information                                                     MAIL-IN
Insurance                                                               Registrations are accepted on a first come/first serve basis.
All persons participating in Recreation programs should carry           A registration form is available at TollandRec.com.
their own personal health insurance. The Town of Tolland is not         Mail your completed form with payment to:
responsible for personal injuries. Participants in all Department
sponsored programs do so at their own risk.                               Tolland Recreation Department
                                                                          21 Tolland Green
ADA                                                                       Tolland, CT 06084
The Town of Tolland does not discriminate on the basis of race,         Consider yourself registered if you do not hear from us.
color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in provision   ON-LINE
of programs and services. We are committed to assuring equal            Recreation Dept. Registration Website – www.tollandrec.com
access to programs, activities, and services to all individuals. If
you or a family member needs special assistance, please let us          Town Website – www.tolland.org
know when you register.                                                 Participants registering online will be confirmed online.
Participation                                                           Not all classes can be registered for online; however you may
                                                                        view all classes.
Only those enrolled in the program may attend. Sorry, children
will not be allowed in the class room or gym during adult               INFORMATION
programs and siblings must remain seated and not disturb                Be sure to complete all information when registering.
youth classes.
                                                                        REGISTER EARLY!
Age Requirement                                                         If a program does not meet its minimum enrollment number
                                                                        prior to the start of class it will be cancelled.
To participate, children must meet minimum age before the
class starts.                                                           CLASSES
                                                                        We reserve the right to limit class size and to cancel classes
Inclement Weather                                                       failing to meet minimum requirements.
Program cancellations due to inclement weather are announced            PAYMENT
via email blasts through the Recreation Department’s
                                                                        Registration is not considered valid until the program fee is paid.
registration system and are broadcast on Channel 3’s Early
                                                                        We accept cash, checks, Discover Card, Visa or MasterCard.
Warning Announcements.
                                                                        REFUNDS
Scholarship Programs                                                    Refunds are given only prior to the start of classes or if we cancel
It is our policy that residents of the Town of Tolland who              the program. Requests for refunds must be in writing and are
cannot afford to participate in programs or activities can make         subject to a $10.00 processing fee. Programs less than $15.00
confidential inquiries for assistance to the Recreation Director.       receive an account credit.

“Oops!                                                                  TRIP CANCELLATION
                                                                        You will be refunded only if the spot can be filled. Requests
Despite our best efforts, errors sometimes make it into this            for refunds must be in writing and are subject to a $10.00
Newsletter. We apologize for any inconvenience these errors             processing fee.
may cause.”
We reserve the right to: Make changes in price, content,                Program Locations
description, etc. at any time without notice.                           Crandall Park............................................ 64 Cider Mill Rd, Tolland, CT
COVID-19 Information                                                    Cross Farms Recreation Complex..167 Rhodes Road, Tolland, CT
Please go onto www.tollandrec.com periodically to check on              Tolland Recreation Center................... 104 Old Post Rd, Tolland, CT
additional programming. With the ever changing situation with           Tolland Tennis Courts..............................Old Cathole Rd, Tolland, CT
COVID 19, additional programs and events may be added.
                                                                        Skungamung River Golf Course............. 114 Folly Ln, Coventry, CT
                                                                                                                                            (End of Goose La)
                                                                        Youth Garden, (by Lions Field)................. Cider Mill Rd, Tolland, CT
                                                                        Birch Grove School...................................247 Rhodes Rd, Tolland, CT
                                                                        Tolland Intermediate School (TIS).......96 Old Post Rd, Tolland, CT
                                                                        Tolland Middle School (TMS)................... 1 Falcon Way, Tolland, CT
                                                                        Tolland High School (THS)..................... 1 Eagle Hill Rd, Tolland, CT

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Recreation Department
Park Facilities
All parks are open sunrise to sunset. Dogs are required to be on
a leash.
Dogs are NOT allowed on athletic fields!!
CRANDALL PARK
                                          64 Cider Mill Road- 350+
                                          acre Town Park containing
                                          3 tennis courts/ 3 pickle ball
                                          courts, a basketball court,
                                          softball & baseball fields, a
                                          swimming pond, bathrooms,
                                          2.5 miles of marked hiking                    “THE LODGE”
                                          trails and a picnic area.                     124 Cider Mill Road- The Lodge is a year round rental facility
                                                                                        available to groups of 100 or less for special events such as
PAVILION                                                                                weddings, showers, picnics, parties or meetings. Rental rates
                                   Is an open air shelter with                          vary for residents, non-residents, and businesses. Building
                                   picnic table seating for                             contains Central Air-conditioning, fireplace, tables & chairs, a
                                   groups of up to 75. Facilities                       warming oven, microwave, and double door fridge. For available
                                   include a large charcoal                             dates, fees & more information call the Recreation office at 860-
                                   grill, horseshoe pits and a                          871-3610.
                                   sand volleyball court. Use
                                   of a softball field is possible                      RIVER PARK
                                   depending on availability.                           South River Road - 2 Little League size baseball fields, River
                                   Rental by reservation only                           access.
                                   through the Recreation
                                   Office. Call the Recreation                          HERON COVE PARK
office at 860-871-3610 for fee schedule and available dates.                            125 South River Road -
                                                                                        Small soccer field, multi-
                                                                                        purpose field, basketball
                                                                                        court & canoe launch.
                                    Roa Alammari, MD, FACOG
                                 Robert Gildersleeve, MD, FACOG                         TENNIS COURTS
                                                                                        Old Cathole Road - Six all weather tennis courts across from
                                    Lesley Gumbs, MD, FACOG                             Tolland Middle School.
                                  Veronica Helgans, MD, FACOG                           CROSS FARMS RECREATION COMPLEX
                                                                                        167 Rhodes Road - 3 baseball and 3 soccer fields, Hiking Trails,
                                    Yvette Martas, MD, FACOG
                                                                                        exercise stations, 18 hole disc golf course, concession stand and
                                   Devon Root, CNM, WHNP-BC                             Adam’s Adventure an all-inclusive play structure.
                                   Stephanie Welsh, CNM, DNP                            ALL WEATHER TURF FIELD
         Hebron • Mansfield
                                                                                                                              1 Eagle Hill Road- A
                                                                                                                              beautiful lighted synthetic
                                                                                                                              turf field at Tolland
            Lifelong                                                                                                          High School. The field
                                                                                                                              with permanent lines
                                                                                                                              for football, soccer and
        Women’s Healthcare                                                                                                    lacrosse is available to rent
                                                                                                                              for a variety of practices,
               Adolescence                                                                                                    games and other events.
                                                                                        To find out more, call the Recreation Department at
          Pregnancy • Menopause                                                         860-871-3610 or go to the web site www.tolland.org/recreation
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Recreation Department
Tolland Youth Sports Leagues & Groups                                                                      Rentals
Tolland Boys Travel                                                                                        TOLLAND RECREATION CENTER- Room Rentals
 Basketball....................................... www.tollandbasketballclub.com                           104 Old Post Road, Tolland, CT 06084
Tolland Girls Travel Basketball............... jeffmartens72@gmail.com                                     Rent a room for Parties, Events or Weekend Meetings. Want to
Tolland Lacrosse............................................ www.tollandlacrosse.org                       have a party for your son or daughter but don’t have the space in
                                                                                                           your house? The Tolland Recreation Center has rooms available
Tolland Little League.............................www.tollandlittleleague.org                              to rent for parties, small gatherings, weekend meetings or
Tolland Soccer Club................................www.tollandsoccerclub.org                               similar events. Want a special birthday party? Why not rent our
Tolland Youth Football &                                                                                   gym? Rooms are available for meetings on a limited basis to non-
                                                                                                           profit groups at no cost. Call the Recreation Office at 860-871-3610 to
 Cheerleading..................... www.tollandeaglesyouthfootball.com
                                                                                                           get rates and check on availability.
Tolland Garden Paths
 Youth Garden........................ www.tgpyouthgarden@comcast.net
Tolland Town Directory
DEPARTMENT                                                                                PHONE
Animal Control ............................ .................................... (860) 871-3676
Assessor’s Office ............................................................... (860) 871-3650
Building Department ..................................................... (860) 871-3601
Elections Administration .............................................. (860) 871-3634
Emergency Management ............................................. (860) 871-3677
Finance Department ...................................................... (860) 871-3653
Fire Department/Ambulance
 (Non-Emergency)........................................................... (860) 871-3677
 Fire Chief…………………………............................ (860) 871-3674
 Fire Marshal ..................................................................... (860) 871-3675         THE LODGE at CRANDALL PARK II
                                                                                                           124 Cider Mill Road, Tolland, CT 06084
Health District/Sanitarian ............................................. (860) 871-3601
                                                                                                           A year-round rental facility overlooking Powell Pond; 124 Cider Mill
Human Resources ........................................................... (860) 871-3600                 Road, Tolland, CT 06084
Human Services ............................................................... (860) 871-3648              Available to residents, non-residents, businesses, etc. in groups of
Library ................................................................................. (860) 871-3620   100 or less for special events such as weddings, showers, picnics,
                                                                                                           parties, or meetings. The building contains tables & chairs, a warming
Planning & Zoning………............................................. (860) 871-3601                           oven, microwave, and double door fridge. Built in 1991, it is located
Police                                                                                                     in the middle of a 300+ acre town park. Nestled on a wooded hilltop
 Lori Sherwood, Secretary……….............................. (860) 926-4695                                  overlooking a quiet pond, its singular design blends with the rustic
                                                                                                           surroundings to create a warm and serene atmosphere. A covered
 Kevin Eklund, Admin. Resident Trooper ................ (860) 875-8911
                                                                                                           deck on two sides adds to the down home feeling, while inside a large
Probate Court ................................................................... (860) 871-3640           fieldstone fireplace, a cathedral ceiling, and cedar siding completes
Public Works ...................................................................... (860) 871-3696         the picture. The Lodge is heated for year round use, and is available
                                                                                                           weekdays, weeknights, or weekends. Call the Recreation Department
Recreation Department ................................................ (860) 871-3610                      office at (860) 871-3610 for more information, rental fees and available
Senior Services ................................................................. (860) 870-3730           dates.
Tax Department ............................................................... (860) 871-3657              Amenities:
                                                                                          (860) 871-3654   • Central Air-conditioning
Tolland Tykes Preschool ................................................ (860) 871-3610                    • Kitchen with warming oven, microwave, double door
Town Clerk ......................................................................... (860) 871-3630          refrigerator (no freezer)
                                                                                                           • Two sided field stone fireplace
Town Manager’s Office .................................................. (860) 871-3600
                                                                                                           • Cedar planking on interior walls
Trash & Recycling ............................................................. (860) 926-4695
                                                                                                           • Tables & chairs to accommodate groups of up to 100
                                                                                          (860) 871-3600
                                                                                                           • Clean bathrooms
Youth Services .................................................................. (860) 871-3612
                                                                                                           • Sound system with CD player, iPod connection
                                                                                                           • Horseshoe pits
                                                                                                           • Easy access to hiking trails and fishing pond

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Recreation Department Programs
                                             Preschool Programs
                                             Tolland Tykes Preschool
                                             For 3 & 4 Year Olds
                                             Classes begin September 2021
                                             Our 3 year old class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from
                                             9:00am to 11:30am, September thru May (32 weeks). The tuition
                                             for this program is $1050.00 payable in *two (2) installments
                                             (August & January). Children must be 3 years old on or before
                                             December 31st.
                                             4 year old class meets on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
                                             from 9:00am to 12:00pm, September through May (32 weeks).
                                             The tuition for this program is $1,600.00, payable in *two (2)
                                             installments (August & January). Children must be 4 years
                                             old on or before December 31st. We will be holding an open
                                             enrollment on a first come first serve basis. To register, fill out
                                             our department’s registration form and mail to the Tolland
                                             Recreation Department, 21 Tolland Green, Tolland, CT 06084,
                                             along with your $100.00 non-refundable deposit to hold your
                                             child’s place. The deposit will be applied toward your tuition
                                             fee. Registration forms can be found on our department’s
                                             website at www.tolland.org or www.tollandrec.com . For

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                                             our website at www.tollandrec.com or feel free to contact the
                                             Recreation Office at (860) 871-3610.

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Recreation Department Programs
Youth Programs
Tolland Recreation After School Program
Open to boys and girls in grades 3rd – 8th. We are happy to be
able to offer this program as an alternative to your child going
home alone. Our program runs out of the Recreation Center
and participants will be met at the Tolland Intermediate School
and walked up to our building. You have the option of signing
up for 3, 4 or 5 days a week. Program participants will have the
opportunity to work on homework, enjoy some quiet time, have
a snack and then expend energy participating in games and
sports either in the gym or outside. This program runs all the
days that the Tolland Public Schools are in operation including
scheduled half days. Please note, participants must provide
their own snack and drink.
Instructor:        Tolland Recreation Staff
Day:               Monday-Friday                                    Youth Sports
Date:              First day of School-Last day of school
Time:              2:30pm-6:00pm                                    Instructional BASKETBALL- Saturdays
Ages:              Students of TIS and TMS                          This coed class will teach the basic skills such as, dribbling,
                                                                    passing, shooting and sportsmanship in a fun way! Bring water
Fee:               3 days a week- $190.00 per month                 bottle and wear sneakers. Space is limited to 10 participants
                   4 days a week- $230.00per month                  per class.
                   5 days a week- $270.00 per month
                                                                    • Only 1 adult per participant will be allowed during indoors
                   Payment Rates are per month: due on                during class.
                   or BEFORE the 15th of each month before the
                   month participating                              • Face masks are required at all times by all.
                                                                    • Equipment will be sanitized before every class.
Location:          Tolland Recreation Center
                                                                    • Please bring your own water bottle to class.
Babysitter Safety                                                   Instructor:      Jayden Regisford
This course is for youth’s age 11 to17 years of age with the most   Day:             Saturdays
common age of 12 - 14. This is an entry level course intended
to teach age appropriate skills necessary to care for children of   Date:            January 23- February 27, 2021
all ages using team babysitting, mother’s helper and individual     Time:            8:00-8:45am (Age 4)
babysitting concepts. The course focuses on safety with                              9:15-10:00am (Age 5)
emphasis on prevention. Other topics include hand washing,                           10:30-11:15am (Age 6)
diapering, bottle feeding, and personal safety and interview                         11:45am-12:30pm (Ages 7-8)
skills. Basic first aid and obstructed airway management for a
conscious choking adult/child and infant will be covered. First     Ages:            4–8
Aid including adult and child CPR (requires passing written and     Fee:             $65.00 Res. $75 Non-Res. (6 weeks)
skills testing to receive 2 year certification)                     Location:        Tolland Recreation Center
Booklet, handouts and Babysitter Safety Certificate of
completion included. Bring a snack.
• Please wash hands prior to attending class.
• Face masks are required during class.
• Gloves will be distributed to all participants for class.
• Work stations will be sanitized.                                                     PROGRAMS
• Please bring your own water bottle to class.
• Social distancing will be practiced.
                                                                       Please go onto www.tollandrec.com
Instructor:          LifeSafe Services Staff
                                                                       periodically to check on additional
Day:                 Saturday
                                                                       programming. With the ever changing
Date:                February 20, 2021
                                                                       situation with COVID 19, additional
Time:                9:00am – 2:00pm
                                                                       programs and events may be added.
Ages:                11-17
Fee:                 $90.00 Res/ $100.00 Non-Res
Location:            Tolland Recreation Center

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Recreation Department Programs
                                                                      Yoga AM & PM
                    PROGRAMS                                          These classes are moderate, mixed level Kripalu Yoga classes.
     Please go onto www.tollandrec.com                                In Kripalu Yoga, we use the tools of yoga - breathing exercises,
                                                                      yoga postures, and meditation - to develop awareness,
     periodically to check on additional                              strength, flexibility, balance, and resilience in the body and
     programming. With the ever changing                              mind. Everything can be adapted to suit individual levels. No
     situation with COVID 19, additional                              previous experience with yoga is necessary. Please bring a yoga
                                                                      mat and a blanket or towel to cover up for the final relaxation.
     programs and events may be added.                                Register with the Recreation Office, at www.tollandrec.com,
                                                                      Registration is REQUIRED.

Adult Education
                                                                      Yoga Incentive Program: If you get a friend to sign up, you will
                                                                      receive 2 FREE class vouchers
                                                                      which can be used at any Tolland Recreation Department Yoga
Knitting Class                                                        class within 9 months.
Beginners, novice, intermediate or expert knitters; this is your      • Face masks are required at all times by all.
class. Bring your problems, questions, or unfinished projects.
The basics of knitting will be explored. Casting on, binding off,     • Participants are required to bring their own mats.
the knit stitch, the purl stitch, simple knit & purl combinations,    • Please bring your own water bottle to class.
simple cables, reading & interpreting patterns & abbreviations.
Come join the fun and learn a thing or two. Materials are covered     • Social distancing will be practiced
by the student according to individual patterns. All students will    Instructor:        Amy Evans, RYT-200
need a skein of worsted weight yarn & needles, size 6, 7 or 8 to      Day:               TUESDAYS
practice stitches & techniques. If you don’t have needles, don’t
buy any until after the first class. We have a very large selection   Date:              January 12 – February 9, 2021
of needles to lend or give away.                                      Time:              9:00-10:00am
Face masks are required at all times by all.                          Ages:              16 and up
• Participants are required to bring their own supplies.              Fee:                $35.00 Res/ $45.00 Non-Res 5 weeks
• Work stations will be sanitized.                                    Location:          Tolland Recreation Department
• Please bring your own water bottle to class.
                                                                      Day:             THURSDAYS
• Social distancing will be practiced
                                                                      Date:            January 14 –February 11, 2021
Instructor:       Lori D’Andrea
                                                                      Time:            Class 1 5:00-6:00pm
Day:               Tuesdays
                                                                                       Class 2 6:30-7:30pm
Date:              January 12 – March 16, 2021
                                                                      Ages:            16 and up
Time:              6:30-8:00pm
                                                                      Fee:              $35.00 Res / $45.00 Non-Res 5 weeks
Ages:              16 and up
                                                                      Location:        Tolland Recreation Department
Fee:               $60.00 Res / $70.00 Non-Res 10 weeks
Location:         Tolland Recreation Center                           Yoga – Chair
                                                                                     Come and get all the benefits of a yoga practice
Ed 2 Go – Online Courses                                                             using a chair as a prop. In this class we will use
                                  Take an online class…                              breathing exercises, postures, and meditation
                                  and learn on your own                              techniques to increase strength, flexibility, and
                                  terms! Here at the Tolland                         peace of mind all with the support of a chair. No
                                  Recreation       Department                        getting down to the floor.
                                  we offer a wide range                              Please wear comfortable clothing for ease of
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fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. Classes as low        Time:            10:15 – 11:15am
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                                      TO THE
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Tolland Tax Office

                  Friendly Reminder from Tolland Tax Office
The second installments of Real Estate, Personal Property, and        That’s the only way you can ensure an on-time post mark.
Motor Vehicle tax bills, as well as the Supplemental Motor         4. By credit card - go to the Town of Tolland website, www.
Vehicle tax bills, are due in January 2021. The last day to pay       tolland.org, click on Help Center and Pay Taxes Online. ACH
without interest is Monday, February 1, 2021. Due to Covid 19,        payments (electronic checks) are a flat fee of $1.95 and credit
we do encourage payments by mail, online or placed in our drop        card payment fees will be 2.95%. Your transaction must be
box.                                                                  completed prior to midnight on February 1, 2021.
In order to ensure you pay on time, please follow these            5. Online bank payments – if making an online payment
guidelines.                                                           through your bank, please do so early in the month as these
1. In person – pay your bill early in the month to avoid waiting      payments do not carry a postmark on the envelope.
  in line. Monday, February 1, 2021, until 4:30 PM is the last     All payments received after the above dates will be late and
  time you can pay in person. Tax Office hours are Monday –        incur interest charges as required under CT State Statutes.
  Wednesday, 8:00 to 4:30 and Thursday, 8:00 to 7:30. Town Hall
  is closed on Friday.                                             If you have any questions or need assistance with paying online,
                                                                   please call 860-871-3657 or 860-871-3654.
2. By drop box - place your payment in the drop box outside
  of the main Town Hall entrance no later than 4:30 PM on          Have a happy and healthy winter season.
  Monday, February 1, 2021.
3. By mail - mail your payment early in the month or bring it
  inside the Post Office and ask to have it “hand cancelled” by                    Michele Manas
  a postal service employee no later than February 1, 2021.                              Collector of Revenue

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Tolland Human Services
Assistance Programs:                                                       Number in Family               Household Income
                                                                                     1                           $54,950
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP/
CHAP)                                                                                2                           $62,800
Applications for the 2020/2021 program are currently being
accepted. On behalf of eligible households, the winter heating                       3                           $70,650
assistance program pays for such heating sources as oil,
natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal and wood/
pellets. Homeowners and renters may apply. Eligibility for                           4                           $78,500
energy assistance is based on income, liquid assets, and size of
household.                                                                           5                           $84,800

                                                                                     6                           $91,100
       Household Income Guidelines - 2020/2021
                                               UNDER                                 7                           $97,350
                1                             $37,645                                8                           $103,630
                2                             $49,228
                                                                      For an application or for more information, residents who are
                                                                      interested and feel they may be income eligible may contact
                3                             $60,811                 (860) 871-3648. All information provided to the Tolland Housing
                                                                      Rehabilitation Loan Program will be kept confidential.
                4                             $72,394
                                                                      Food Bank
                5                             $83,977                 The Food Bank gratefully appreciates donations from individuals,
                                                                      neighborhoods, youth groups, organizations and businesses.
                6                             $95,560                 Non-perishable food can be dropped off at the Tolland Fire
                                                                      Training Station 191 Merrow Road between 8-12 Monday –
                7                             $99,732                 Friday. Tolland residents needing to use the Food Bank, and
                                                                      those wishing to make donations to the Food Bank, may contact
                                                                      the following staff members: Seniors – contact Rebecca Ellert,
To request a list of required documentation or learn more about       (860) 870-3726; all other households may call Human Services,
this program, please call (860) 871-3648. Information regarding       (860) 871-3648.
eligibility and required documents will also be posted on the
Tolland website, www.tolland.org (Human Services Dept.,               FoodShare Mobile Food Pantry
Energy Assistance). Residents may also contact the ACCESS             The FoodShare Mobile Food Pantry is available in Tolland on
Agency in Willimantic, (860) 450-7423. All documents must             alternate Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m. in the parking lot adjacent
be current when a household’s application is submitted. Due to        to the United Congregational Church of Tolland, 45 Tolland
the pandemic, we are processing applications as virtually as          Green. Pre-registration and identification are not required. For
possible via phone, email, document drop-off and mail; we are         more information about FoodShare, residents may contact
not processing in-person applications at this time.                   FOODSHARE at (860) 286-9999 or the UCC office at (860) 875-
                                                                      4160, or visit the FOODSHARE website, www.foodshare.org.
Tolland Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program                           Residents participating in the program must bring their own
The Tolland Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program provides              bags.
zero percent interest loans to eligible residents for home repair
projects that include, but are not limited to: septic systems, well
repair, roofing and siding, structural deficiencies, replacement
windows, insulation, ADA improvements, plumbing, electrical
and heating systems.
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Tolland Human Services
HVCC Dial-A-Ride Program                                              Senior Center
Dial-A-Ride is a transportation program (wheel-chair accessible)      Senior Center remains closed until further notice due to the
for residents who are at least 60 years of age or are disabled.       pandemic. Although we are unable to meet in person at the
Rides are available to locations in Vernon, Ellington, and Tolland.   Senior Center, staff is making and receiving daily phone calls
Trips include: medical appointments, shopping, social and             from residents. Please call the Senior Center at (860) 870-3726
recreational activities. Medical trips are made to Manchester         or (860) 870-3730 if you’d like to touch base with Rebecca, and
(Monday & Thursdays) and South Windsor (1st & 3rd Tuesdays)           see the Senior Center Newsletter on our website: https://www.
when available. All appointments are on a first come, first           tolland.org/senior-services
served basis. You will need to reserve your ride both to the
appointment and from the appointment. In order to provide a           Elderly Outreach/Case Management Services
return ride, you will need to estimate the duration of your stay      Would you or a loved one benefit from Elderly Outreach/Case
at your appointment. You may reserve your ride up to 8 weeks          Management Services?
in advance. There is an annual $20.00 registration fee and a          Navigating the world of programs and services can be confusing
$2.00 donation for each trip. Round trips are $4.00. You must         as there are so many options out there. Together, Tolland Elderly
have exact change. No Passenger will be refused. Call (860)           Outreach Worker Rebecca Ellert and Tolland Human Services
870-7940 to make a reservation, for general information, or for       Case Manager Jeanne Pitney have over 50 years of experience
precautions being implemented due to COVID-19.                        working with elders.
Youth Programming                                                     Case Management services include:
In-person youth programs remain suspended until further               • An Assessment of the elder’s current health, financial and
notice due to COVID-19. Please visit the Youth Services pages           living situation
on the Town website for up to date information as it becomes          • Identification of community resources and funding options
available.                                                              for home care services such as Transportation, Home
For current information about any services for Tolland youth            Delivered Meals, Insurance, Adult Day Care, Emergency
and families, residents may contact Nancy Dunn, (860) 871-3612          Response Systems etc.
or nancydunn@tolland.org, or visit https://www.tolland.org/           • Developing a Plan of Care based on the client’s needs/
youth-services                                                          situation and
                                                                      • Monitoring of the elders situation
                                                                      Both Rebecca and Jeanne are Certified Choices Counselors and
                                                                      are available to help you understand your options regarding
                                                                      Medicare including Medigap and Medicare Advantage Plans.
                                                                      Contact Jeanne at Tolland Human Services (860) 871-3615
                                           keep
                                          your ing
                                                                      or Rebecca at the Senior Center (860) 870-3726 to arrange a
                                                                      consultation.
                                          heal pets                   Fair Housing Notice
                                              thy                     Beverly Bellody, Director of Tolland Human Services, serves as
                                                                      the Fair Housing Officer for the Town of Tolland. The Federal
                                                                      Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental
                                                                      and financing of dwellings, and in other housing-related
 Now accepting new patients.                                          transactions, based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion,
                                                                      familial status or the presence of children, or disability.
                                                                      Under the Connecticut Fair Housing Act, it is against the law
     Wendy C. Ernst, DVM • RuthAnn Solomon, DVM                       to deny anyone housing based on race, color, national origin,
                 Kaitlyn M. Way, DVM                                  ancestry, sex, religion, familial status or the presence of children,
                266 Stafford Road                                     disability, marital status, sexual orientation, age (except minors),
                                                                      lawful source of income, veteran status or gender identity or
            Mansfield Center, CT 06250                                expression. If you feel your rights have been denied in the equal
                                                                      access to the rental, sale or financing of residential property,
                                                                      please contact Beverly Bellody at (860) 871-3611, Mon.-Wed.
                                                                      8:00 am-4:30 pm, Thurs. 8:00 am-7:30 pm, closed on Friday.

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Tolland Planning & Developement
                                         Building Department
Did you know that many permits can            including swimming pools, decks,             any ice dam issues your roof may have
be applied and paid for online? Visit         additions and more.                          had last year. The root cause is usually
the Building Department webpage and           With the snow and ice, come many             a lack of ceiling insulation and/or attic
click the Online Permit Center button         problems for our homes. Residents            ventilation. We always recommend
to start your application. Having proper      with direct-vent pellet stoves, boilers,     using a competent, licensed and insured
permits will not only guarantee the work      water heaters and furnaces should            contractor for any home improvement
is approved and inspected, but will           verify that the intake and exhaust vents     project. A professional contractor will
benefit you if you decide to sell your        are not buried by blowing and drifting       take care of the permit requirements
home. Did you know that homeowner’s           snow. Direct-vent appliances are those       for you and will provide peace of mind
insurance claims may be denied due            that don’t have a typical chimney            knowing that the work is done properly
to unpermitted home improvements?             system; they often have plastic pipes        and to current code requirements.
Our office staff is happy to answer any       going through the exterior wall, low to      If you have questions for Jim Paquin, the
questions you may have on the permit          the ground. If these pipes are blocked,      Building Official, he is usually available
process.                                      deadly carbon monoxide can build up          in the office Mon-Thurs, 8:00-10:00 AM
While you’re on the Building Dept.            in your home. Please don’t become a          and noon-2:00PM. He is also available
page, check out our many Reference            statistic!                                   Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:30PM.
Materials and Links. There is quite a         Before the snow arrives, consider            https://www.tolland.org/building-
bit of information provided to help you       calling in professional help to address      department
with your home improvement projects,

                                                    Tolland Public Works Department
Winter Parking Bans                                                  they are to be placed on your property, not in the street. Doing
                                                                     so not only creates a public safety issue but also hinders snow
Residents are reminded of the winter parking ban in effect from      removal operations. The Town is not responsible for damage
November 1st through April 15th. Overnight parking is not            done to totes by plows.
allowed on public streets or municipal parking lots between
the hours of midnight and 6:00 AM. A parking ban may also be         Portable Basketball Hoops
declared if a significant snow event is forecast or in progress.
                                                                     Portable basketball hoops and similar items should NOT be in
For information on whether a parking ban has been declared
                                                                     the Town Right-of-Way. The Town is not responsible for damage
(beyond the midnight to 6 AM ban) tune to WFSB (CBS), WTNH
                                                                     done by plows to such items left in the Town Right-of-Way.
(ABC) or WVIT (NBC). You can also get updates on our Facebook
page @Tolland Works.                                                 Catch Basins & Storm Inlets
Snow Removal                                                         Help minimize street flooding by shoveling snow and ice from
                                                                     in front of the storm inlet nearest your house. This includes
Snow and ice may not be plowed, blown or shoveled into the
                                                                     keeping catch basin grates free of leaves and other debris all
street. This practice presents a hazard to passing motorists and
                                                                     year long!
may contribute to unsafe road conditions. Please remember that
you will also be held responsible for any actions of a contractor
hired by you.
                                                                     Sidewalk Clearing
                                                                     By Town Ordinance, it is the responsibility of owners and
Mailboxes                                                            occupants of buildings and vacant lots to remove snow, sleet
                                                                     and ice from public sidewalks abutting their property within 24
Your mailbox should be in good repair, firmly attached to a solid
                                                                     hours after the storm has concluded. Failure to comply with this
post and properly placed so no part of it is over the pavement. It
                                                                     ordinance may result in a fine. Please remember that the final
will have to withstand countless tons of flying snow this winter
                                                                     snow plow pass is not made until after the storm has concluded.
and it may require periodic maintenance. If a mailbox or post
                                                                     Your cooperation in clearing sidewalks is an essential safety
is pushed over or damaged as a result of snow or slush coming
                                                                     measure for pedestrians using the sidewalks.
off a snowplow, it is considered a winter hazard and the Town
will not repair or replace the mailbox or post. The height of the
bottom of the mailbox to the street should be between 42”-
                                                                     Christmas Trees
48”and the mailbox door should be 6 to 8 inches back from the        Tolland does not offer curb-side pick up of Christmas trees.
front face of the curb or road edge.                                 However, Christmas trees may be dropped off at Crandall’s II,
                                                                     near the Lodge driveway, from December 26th through January
Garbage & Recycling Tote Placement                                   26th.
Residents are reminded that garbage and recycling totes should
be placed within 18” of the curb or roadside. Please know that

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Tolland Public Library
                                                                    Attracting Birds, Butterflies, Bees and
                                                                    other Beneficials
                                                                    Tuesday, March 9 6:30 pm
                                                                    Attracting Birds, Butterflies, Bees and other Beneficials is a
                                                                    power point presentation that describes the essential roles
                                                                    played by pollinators and other beneficial organisms in our
                                                                    ecosystem provides guidance on meeting their needs for food,
                                                                    cover, and water. A variety of plants that can nourish these
                                                                    organisms throughout their active lifetimes are discussed and
                                                                    organic methods for establishing pollinator gardens are also
                                                                    presented. Comments and questions are welcome throughout

Presentations & Programs
                                                                    the program. This program was funded by the Tolland Public
                                                                    Library Foundation.

Nature Series                                                       Virtual Meditation
John Root, a naturalist, landscaper and musician will be            Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
presenting a series of virtual nature programs this winter.         Kathy Grinold will lead a meditation group on the first Tuesday of
Registration and Zoom information can be found on the               each month at 6:30 pm. Beginners and advanced practitioners
library’s web page tolland.org/library. Call the library for more   are welcome.
information (860 871-3620).
                                                                    JobNow database available for Tolland
Ice Magic                                                           Public Library cardholders
Wednesday, January 6 – 6:30 pm                                      Are you looking for work? Need help polishing your resume or
Ice Magic is a power point presentation featuring images of         practicing for a job interview?
snowflakes, frost, frost flowers, ice bubbles, icicles, iceberg
and elegant patterns on stream and lake surfaces. Secrets of        Thanks to a grant from the Tolland Public Library Foundation,
how these formations appear and conditions favorable to their       the JobNow service has been renewed for another year for
creation are discussed. Questions and comments are welcome          library patrons.
throughout the presentation. This program was funded by the         The Tolland Public Library is offering the free job service to
Friends of the Tolland Public Library.                              patrons from home using their library cards. It is also available
                                                                    on the library’s public computers.
Hummingbirds of the Americas
                                                                    JobNow provides online career assistance, including one-on-
Tuesday, February 9-6:30 pm                                         one mock interviews, lists of common interview questions and
Hummingbirds of the Americas is a power point presentation          tips to answer the questions.
featuring spectacular images of hummingbirds from North,            Users can also submit a resume or cover letter for a professional
Central and South America. Topics discussed include myths           critique that is guaranteed within 24 hours.
and legends about hummingbirds in different cultures, special
adaptations for flight, coevolution of hummingbirds and the         There is no limit to how often library patrons can use JobNow.
flower that they visit, courtship and nesting behavior, and         To use the database from home, visit http://www.tolland.
migration. Information about attracting hummingbirds with           org/library/ and click on the JobNow icon. Users must have a
feeders and hummingbird gardens is also presented. Comments         Tolland library card to login from there.
and questions are welcome throughout the program. This
program was funded by the Tolland Public Library Foundation.        The Tolland Public Library Foundation was established in 1996
                                                                    to make grants to the library for services and programs that
                                                                    augment what can be offered under the town budget.

 County Line Septic LLC
     INSPECTIONS • INSTALLATIONS • REPAIRS • PUMPING
                                                                    United Way Giving to Support the
                                                                    Tolland Public Library
                                                                    Tolland residents can support the Tolland Public Library
           Full Service Septic                                      Foundation when enrolling in their annual United Way giving
                                                                    program through their employers.
           Company Serving                                          Tax-deductible donations can be designated to the Tolland
                                                                    Public Library Foundation through the United Way by using the
         Central and Eastern CT.                                    code AG1694.
                                                                    The Foundation was established in 1996 to receive donations
                  860-331-0444                                      to benefit the Tolland Public Library and to enhance library
                                                                    services beyond what the town budget provides.
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Tolland Public Library
All year long, it supports author visits, small business events and
other programs at the library, and in 2017, it made numerous
                                                                         Cartoon Club [Online]
grants to the library to create the new Maker Space, which               Wednesday, January 20, 4:00 - 4:45 PM
features the library’s first 3D printer and other technology.            Do you love to draw? Can’t get enough comic books, cartoons,
Tax-deductible donations can also be sent to the Tolland Public          anime, and manga? Join Mr Andy every other Wednesday for
Library Foundation, Inc., 21 Tolland Green, Tolland, CT 06084.           drawing tips, how-to lessons, tips, group activities, and more.
                                                                         Kids & Tweens. Call (860) 871-3621 or email ageary@tolland.org

Upcoming Children’s Programs
                                                                         for more info. FREE.
                                                                         Pajama Story Time [Online]
January 2021                                                             Thursday, January 21, 6:00 - 6:30 PM
                                                                         Grab your jammies and your favorite stuffie, because Pajama
Super Duper Story Time [Online]                                          Story Time is back! Sign up for our Winter session and join us
Tuesday, January 5, 10:30 - 11:00 AM                                     twice a month for cozy pajama parties and silly stories before
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join our children’s librarian   bedtime. Ages 6 and under. Call (860) 871-3621 or email ageary@
every Tuesday for stories, songs, and oodles of fun. Register for        tolland.org for more info. FREE.
our 8-week Winter Session to receive Zoom passwords, coloring
pages, and more. Call (860) 871-3621 or email ageary@tolland.            Super Duper Story Time [Online]
org for more info. Babies, Toddlers, & Kids. FREE.                       Tuesday, January 26, 10:30 - 11:00 AM
                                                                         Kids and their caregivers are invited to join our children’s librarian
Cartoon Club [Online]                                                    every Tuesday for stories, songs, and oodles of fun. Register for
Wednesday, January 6, 4:00 - 4:45 PM                                     our 8-week Winter Session to receive Zoom passwords, coloring
Do you love to draw? Can’t get enough comic books, cartoons,             pages, and more. Call (860) 871-3621 or email ageary@tolland.
anime, and manga? Join Mr Andy every other Wednesday for                 org for more info. Babies, Toddlers, & Kids. FREE.
drawing tips, how-to lessons, tips, group activities, and more.
Kids & Tweens. Call (860) 871-3621 or email ageary@tolland.org           Teen Library Council [Online]
for more info. FREE.                                                     Wednesday, January 27, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
                                                                         Motivated and dedicated teens wanted! Design your own
Pajama Story Time [Online]                                               library programs and web content. Personalize the Teen Area.
Thursday, January 7, 6:00pm - 6:30pm                                     Have a say in the books and movies that you want in the library.
Grab your jammies and your favorite stuffie, because Pajama              If you’re ages 13-19, your opinions matter and we want you to
Story Time is back! Sign up for our winter session and join us           share yours! Join us on the last Wednesday of every month.
twice a month for cozy pajama parties and silly stories before           Registration is required. Call (860) 871-3621 or email ageary@
bedtime. Ages 6 and under. Call (860) 871-3621 or email ageary@          tolland.org for more info. FREE.

                                                                         February 2021
tolland.org for more info. FREE.
Super Duper Story Time [Online]
Tuesday, January 12, 10:30 - 11:00 AM
                                                                         Super Duper Story Time [Online]
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join our children’s librarian   Tuesday, February 2, 10:30 - 11:00 AM
every Tuesday for stories, songs, and oodles of fun. Register for        Kids and their caregivers are invited to join our children’s librarian
our 8-week Winter Session to receive Zoom passwords, coloring            every Tuesday for stories, songs, and oodles of fun. Register for
pages, and more. Call (860) 871-3621 or email ageary@tolland.            our 8-week Winter Session to receive Zoom passwords, coloring
org for more info. Babies, Toddlers, & Kids. FREE.                       pages, and more. Call (860) 871-3621 or email ageary@tolland.
                                                                         org for more info. Babies, Toddlers, & Kids. FREE.
Stupendous STEM
Monday, January 11, 4:00 PM
                                                                         Cartoon Club [Online]
We will film and upload a brand new STEM video every month.              Wednesday, February 3, 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Videos can be accessed at any time and will feature excellent            Do you love to draw? Can’t get enough comic books, cartoons,
and educational STEM experiments that you can do at home at              anime, and manga? Join Mr Andy every other Wednesday for
any time! Stay tuned for more info. Ages 5-12. FREE.                     drawing tips, how-to lessons, tips, group activities, and more.
                                                                         Kids & Tweens. Call (860) 871-3621 or email ageary@tolland.org
Super Duper Story Time [Online]                                          for more info. FREE.
Tuesday, January 19, 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join our children’s librarian
every Tuesday for stories, songs, and oodles of fun. Register for
our 8-week Winter Session to receive Zoom passwords, coloring                FIND US ON:
pages, and more. Call (860) 871-3621 or email ageary@tolland.
org for more info. Babies, Toddlers, & Kids. FREE.

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Tolland Public Library
Pajama Story Time [Online]                                               Teen Library Council [Online]
Thursday, February 4, 6:00 - 6:30 PM                                     Wednesday, February 24, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Grab your jammies and your favorite stuffie, because Pajama              Motivated and dedicated teens wanted! Design your own
Story Time is back! Sign up for our Winter session and join us           library programs and web content. Personalize the Teen Area.
twice a month for cozy pajama parties and silly stories before           Have a say in the books and movies that you want in the library.
bedtime. Ages 6 and under. Call (860) 871-3621 or email ageary@          If you’re ages 13-19, your opinions matter and we want you to
tolland.org for more info. FREE.                                         share yours! Join us on the last Wednesday of every month.
                                                                         Registration is required. Call (860) 871-3621 or email ageary@
Take Your Child to the Library Day:                                      tolland.org for more info. FREE.
Saturday, February 6, ALL DAY                                            Black History Month Family Film Fest
This year, we are bringing the library to your child! Celebrate
all day with a virtual story time, take & make crafts, scavenger         [Online]
hunts, an online escape room, and so much more. Check us out             Thursday, February 25, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
on Facebook or visit our website for more info. Call (860) 871-          Celebrate Black History Month with a library-hosted Netflix
3621 or email ageary@tolland.org for more info. FREE.                    Watch Party. We’ll select a couple of fantastic family films
Stupendous STEM                                                          featuring important African-American artists. To join the watch
                                                                         party, parents must have the Google Chrome browser, a Netflix
Monday, February 8, 5:00 PM                                              account, and the Netflix Watch Party extension. Please call (860)
We will film and upload a brand new STEM video every month.              871-3621 or email ageary@tolland.org for more info.
Videos can be accessed at any time and will feature excellent
and educational STEM experiments that you can do at home at              March 2021
any time! Stay tuned for more info. Ages 5-12. FREE.
                                                                         Dr. Seuss Day
Super Duper Story Time [Online]                                          Tuesday, March 2, 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Tuesday, February 9, 10:30 - 11:00 AM                                    Celebrate the life, art, and wonder of Dr. Seuss! Join us online at
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join our children’s librarian   10:30 for a special Dr. Seuss story time. Crafts, games, and other
every Tuesday for stories, songs, and oodles of fun. Register for        activities happening all day! Checkout our Facebook or visit our
our 8-week Winter Session to receive Zoom passwords, supply              website for more info. Toddlers & Kids. Please call (860) 871-3621
lists for crafts, coloring pages, and more. Call (860) 871-3621 or       or email ageary@tolland.org for additional info. FREE.
email ageary@tolland.org for more info. Babies, Toddlers, & Kids.
FREE.                                                                    Cartoon Club [Online]
Black History Month Family Film Fest                                     Wednesday, March 3, 4:00 - 4:45 PM
                                                                         Do you love to draw? Can’t get enough comic books, cartoons,
[Online]                                                                 anime, and manga? Join Mr Andy every other Wednesday for
Thursday, February 11, 6:00 - 8:00 PM                                    drawing tips, how-to lessons, group activities, and more. Kids
Celebrate Black History Month with a library-hosted Netflix              & Tweens. Call (860) 871-3621 or email ageary@tolland.org for
Watch Party. We’ll select a couple of fantastic family films             more info. FREE.
featuring important African-American artists. To join the watch
party, parents must have the Google Chrome browser, a Netflix            Stupendous STEM
account, and the Netflix Watch Party extension. Please call (860)        Monday, March 8, 5:00 PM
871-3621 or email ageary@tolland.org for more info.                      We will film and upload a brand new STEM video every month.
                                                                         Videos can be accessed at any time and will feature excellent
Super Duper Story Time [Online]                                          and educational STEM experiments that you can do at home at
Tuesday, February 16, 10:30 - 11:00 AM                                   any time! Stay tuned for more info. Ages 5-12. FREE.
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join our children’s librarian
every Tuesday for stories, songs, and oodles of fun. Register for        Super Mario Day
our 8-week Winter Session to receive Zoom passwords, coloring            Wednesday, March 10, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
pages, and more. Call (860) 871-3621 or email ageary@tolland.            MAR10 is International Super Mario Day! Kids and teens are
org for more info. Babies, Toddlers, & Kids. FREE.                       invited to drop by the library for take & make crafts and/or join
                                                                         us at 3:30 PM for an online gaming tournament. Registration is
Cartoon Club [Online]                                                    required for a spot on the bracket. We will be playing games on
Wednesday, February 17, 4:00 - 4:45 PM                                   Nintendo Switch. Call (860) 871-3621 or email ageary@tolland.
Do you love to draw? Can’t get enough comic books, cartoons,             org to register. Kids & Teens Ages 10+. FREE.
anime, and manga? Join Mr Andy every other Wednesday for
drawing tips, how-to lessons, tips, group activities, and more.
Kids & Tweens. Call (860) 871-3621 or email ageary@tolland.org
for more info. FREE.

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