North Stonington weekly update 10.15.2021 absentee ballots available, North Stonington Works program launched, highway updates and more!
Happy Friday North Stonington,
Thanks to everyone who attended the North Stonington Volunteer Fire Company open house last Sunday. Special thanks to all of our volunteer emergency responders for their time putting on the event.
The hours for the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center here at the North Stonington Town Hall are 9am-noon on Tuesdays. They are currently assisting North Stonington residents with direct financial assistance for housing, heat and utilities costs. I am pleased to announce that funding will also be available to our residents who need help with childcare costs. We hope that this will especially help parents who are returning to work and need assistance in financing their childcare costs or have additional struggles due to COVID-19 quarantine requirements for their children. If you need help, call the PNC at (860)599-3285, ext. 101 to speak with Susan Sedensky, Executive Director.
North Stonington is implementing a “non-emergency” notification system. For those who have signed up for emergency alerts through CT Alerts, this system will be very similar. You will need to sign up here: https://member.everbridge.net/index/1691190617440260/#/signup to receive messages. We will be using this system to inform people about happenings around town, as well as other news that may pop up that is not considered emergency information. It will be another great way to stay informed, in addition to our weekly updates, social media, newspaper communication, North Stonington Quarterly, and meeting minutes, among other ways. Please consider signing up!
Absentee ballots are now available at Town Hall. You may vote any time by coming into see the Town Clerk. If you are considering requesting one by mail, please do so asap so you are able to get the necessary paperwork to complete to receive your ballot on time. Do not delay. You may come into Town Hall during normal business hours (8 am-4 pm) and vote with the Town Clerk by absentee for any reason this year.
The Second Annual North Stonington Halloween Light Parade is happening Friday, October 22 beginning at 6pm, with a rain date of Sunday, October 24! The best viewing location is along Main Street, North Stonington. If you are interested in participating with a float or decorated vehicle, please email Jen Strunk, the event organizer, at nslightparade@gmail.com .
Another opportunity for COVID relief was approved on Tuesday evening at the Board of Selectmen meeting. The North Stonington Works program provides a hiring bonus to North Stonington for profit businesses in the town. Bonuses are available for full time employees up to $500.00 per employee and $250.00 for part time. Businesses can also receive $50/$25 stipends per eligible employee to cover related hiring expenses. For more information on the program a PDF is located clicking here https://www.northstoningtonct.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif4806/f/uploads/nsworksoutine.pdf or simply email nostoworks@northstoningtonct.gov to apply. Thanks to North Stonington EDC and Southeastern Connecticut Economic Development for working on this program for our local businesses. Applications and underwriting of the program will be performed by SeCTer, our federally designated economic development agency in the area.
Channel 3 news was in the area yesterday and North Stonington is soon to be featured as one of the 20 towns in 20 days! Thanks to the Channel 3 crew for visiting our beautiful town!!
This week the highway crew paved sections of Miller Road. A stop sign was replaced on Wyassup Road. The exterior of the Senior Center was painted, and rotted boards were replaced. Propeties were mowed throughout town. Next week tree trimming and mowing will continue. The Senior Center will continue to be painted and paving will happen on parts of Miller and Ryder Roads.
That’s it for today. Have a wonderful weekend!
Mike Urgo
First Selectman