Local News for Middlefield, Connecticut

Please Renew Your Dog License by Mail

Dog registration is due during the month of June. The fee for registering is $8.00, for dogs that are neutered/ spayed and $19.00 for non-neutered/non-spayed dogs. Governor Lamont recently extended the start date for the imposition of a late fee for obtaining this year’s license from July 1 to August 1, 2020, allowing plenty of READ MORE.

Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Sale – order by 7/16

Help reduce trash by composting at home with reduced price bins and barrels. Go to www.rivercogcompostersale.ecwid.com to place an order.   Read the article on middlefieldct.org READ MORE.

Record Journal: Lyman Orchards in Middlefield …

Lyman Orchards in Middlefield prepares for another pick-your-own strawberry season Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Record Journal: Middlefield Board of Finance …

Middlefield Board of Finance present 20/21 budget Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Covid-19 – Cancellation of 2020 Summer Camp

To: Town of Middlefield Residents From: Hannah Malcolm, Director of Middlefield Park and Recreation CC: Middlefield Park and Recreation Commission Date: May 21, 2020 RE: Cancellation of 2020 Summer Camp We are regretfully writing this memo to inform our residents that the Middlefield Park and Recreation Summer Day Camp is cancelled for this summer. This READ MORE.

Town Clerk Legal Notice

LEGAL NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF CERTIFICATION OF PARTY-ENDORSED CANDIDATES FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICES A certified list of Republican party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Middlefield for election as JUSTICE OF THE PEACE will be on file in the town clerk’s office 393 Jackson Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT and copies thereof will be available for public distribution. READ MORE.

Covid-19 – Temporary & 5-Year Pistol Permits – Update

Temporary Pistol Permit Apply If you would like to apply for a Temporary Pistol Permit, please email your request to police@middlefieldct.org, or call 860.349.7114, and a packet will be sent out to you. You MUST request a packet BEFORE getting fingerprinted. At this time, the Middlefield Resident Troopers are NOT offering fingerprinting per Executive Order READ MORE.

Town Clerk Legal Notice

LEGAL NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF CERTIFICATION OF PARTY-ENDORSED CANDIDATES FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICES A certified list of Democratic party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Middlefield for election as JUSTICE OF THE PEACE will be on file in the town clerk’s office 393 Jackson Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT and copies thereof will be available for public distribution. READ MORE.

Coming Soon-Park & Pick-Up!

Our staff is busy ordering and processing new materials for our collection. Details of our Park & Pick-Up service coming soon! The post Coming Soon–Park & Pick-Up! appeared first on Levi E. Coe Library. Read the article on leviecoe.lioninc.org READ MORE.

Storytime with Miss Vicki

Check out the library’s facebook page for storytime with Miss Vicki! The post Storytime with Miss Vicki appeared first on Levi E. Coe Library. Read the article on leviecoe.lioninc.org READ MORE.

Covid-19 – Tax Deferment and Interest Rate Reduction Program Information

Tax Deferment and Interest Rate Reduction Program Information On April 21st, 2020, the Middlefield Board of Selectmen voted to adopt two programs for property tax relief during the COVID-19 pandemic as authorized by an Executive Order by Governor Lamont. A temporary deferment (extended grace period) of tax collections. If eligible, the taxes due July 1st, READ MORE.

Record Journal: Chaplain, spiritual director and …

Chaplain, spiritual director and Middlefield resident Lisa Irish will be hosting an online workshop for those grieving over loss or separation because of the pandemic. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Veterans Exemption Program

The Assessor’s Office is accepting applications for the Veterans Exemption Benefit programs until October 1, 2020. Proof of income including Social Security form #1099, and a copy of your 2019 Federal Tax Return, if one was filed. Otherwise, all forms of income, i.e., pension, dividend, & interest statements, etc., must be provided. The maximum income READ MORE.

Covid-19 – Middlefield’s Restaurant Re-Opening Guidelines

The reopening guidelines can be obtained here: Middlefield Restaurant Reopening Guidelines – 2020-05   Quick access to the links referenced in the document: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DCP/LIQUOR_CONTROL/Misc-Liquor-Forms/Patio-Ext-of-Use-ACB-App-pdf.pdf?la=en https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DECD/Covid_Business_Recovery/CTReopens_Restaurants_C5_V1.pdf?la=en   Read the article on middlefieldct.org READ MORE.

Board of Finance Proposed Budget FY 2020-2021

Please click the link below to view the Board of Finance Budget Presentation   Board of Finance Proposed Budget Presentation Read the article on middlefieldct.org READ MORE.

Covid-19 – Masks Available for Small Businesses

An important message for small businesses from Edward Bailey, First Selectman and Robert Poturnicki, Emergency Management Director.   The Connecticut Business and Industry Association has partnered with the state of Connecticut to help distribute recently donated surgical masks to eligible small businesses. Limited quantities of masks are still available free to employers with 50 or READ MORE.

Covid-19 – Burn Permits Suspended

An important message for residents from Edward Bailey, First Selectman. The issuance of open burn permits is suspended immediately until further notice. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, there will be no inspections and it will eliminate a possible call out of our firefighters. Violators of this order may be subject to arrest and or fines. READ MORE.

Board of Education Proposed Budget 2020-2021

Warning of Public Hearing for the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Regional School District 13 of the State of Connecticut Durham/Middlefield Wednesday, May 13, 2020 6:00 p.m. Notice is hereby given to the residents of the Towns of Durham and Middlefield, which are the member towns of Regional School District 13 of the State READ MORE.

Covid-19 – Feeling Overwhelmed and Isolated?

An important message concerning the CORONAVIRUS from First Selectman Edward Bailey and Emergency Management Director Robert Poturnicki.   We believe social distancing is having an impact on the health of Middlefield and Rockfall, please continue to adhere to social distancing guidelines. If you are feeling overwhelmed and isolated during this pandemic please visit these websites: READ MORE.

Regional School District 13 – Superintendent Proposed Budget 2020-2021

Click the following link for the Proposed School Budget 2020-2021 Superintendent Proposed Budget Presentation Read the article on middlefieldct.org READ MORE.