North Stonington Weekly Update 3.26.2021- Vaccine Eligibility Opens Fully April 1, FOIA Training March 29th, Road Closure Next Weekend Route 49 and More!
As of yesterday the Governor officially moved up the opportunity for all people still not included (ages 16+) to get the vaccine beginning April 1st. This is very exciting however we all must remain patient. Vaccine demand still exceeds supply. In time everyone who wishes to be vaccinated will but it may take time to find open appointments. Please keep an eye on https://portal.ct.gov/vaccine-portal/, check with your own physician, or www.llhd.org for updates on vaccine availability. Please continue to wear masks and keep distance as COVID-19 cases still continue to persist in the area and globally.
This week the Highway crew cut and replaced damaged catch basin tops on Jeremy Hill Road and at the transfer station. The bucket truck was used to replace outside lights at the transfer station. Plows were taken off of trucks and material was hauled in for grading dirt roads. A tree was cut and removed on Rocky Hollow. Crack sealing took place at the transfer station and the Center for Emergency Services. Street sweeping began on Main Street. Truck 3 received maintenance and repairs, truck 10 received an oil change, the roller received a new ignition switch, and the school Kubota bucket was installed.
Next week the crew will pave the replaced catch basins. Street sweeping and crack sealing will continue around town. Dirt roads will be graded.
The CT Department of Transportation is scheduled to implement a Road Closure (weekend closure). Route 49 at Bridge No. 02967 over Wyassup Brook will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic beginning April 9, 2021, at 6:01 PM and re-opening to vehicular and pedestrian traffic on April 12, 2021, at 5:00 AM. A corresponding 4.5 mile detour will service the traffic as detailed below. This is in preparation for the bridgework that will happen this summer.
Budget deliberations continue with the Board of Finance continuing to work towards moving the budget to a hearing for public feedback. All are welcome to attend any public meeting in town. The Board of Finance generally meets each Wednesday evening at 7pm during budget season. The meetings are virtual and easy to attend via phone or on zoom.
This week at Hewitt Farm Dick Seager and Bill McCusker from the Wild and Scenic Rivers Committee installed the signs designating the Shunock River as a Wild and Scenic river. For those who don’t recall it was two years ago that the Federal Government granted this designation to the Wood Pawcatuck watershed.
A town meeting will be held April 5th at 6pm. At the time of writing this the meeting has not been officially called or posted however should be later today. We are encouraging everyone to attend this meeting virtually however there will be limited in person attendance available based on the appropriate occupancy with distancing. Ledge Light Health District will be consulted to make sure we are taking the proper measures for those who need to attend in person and masks will be required. Those attending online or in person will all have the ability to vote. Preregistration will be required to validate eligible voters. More information will be forthcoming so remember to sign up for news and announcements at the town website www.northstoningtonct.gov to be sure to have the most up-to-date information.
The Easter Bunny is making time for North Stonington once again! On April 3 beginning at 1pm we will be visited throughout town! Check the North Stonington Facebook page soon for parade route.
There will be a Freedom of Information Act training March 29th at 7pm. Tom Hennick from the State will be there to talk about the rules and regulations of open meetings and public documents. All board and commission members should attend this training but the public is also welcome to attend.
Next Friday Town Hall will be closed in observance of Good Friday.
That’s it for today, have a great weekend!
Mike Urgo
First Selectman