05/29/2020
05/29/2020
Local News for Preston, Connecticut
05/29/2020
05/28/2020
Preston Pipeline: Spring 2020 Edition
Since the last edition of our Preston Pipeline, our world has dramatically changed because of the Coronavirus. Our current state is one of uncertainty in many ways and I can’t think of one aspect of our lives that hasn’t been impacted by this virus Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.
05/22/2020
RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO A MODIFIED CALENDAR FOR THE FY 2020-2021 BUDGET
AUTHORIZED AND REQUIRED BY EXECUTIVE ORDERS 2020 – 7B, 7C, 7I AND 7HH WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, the Governor of the State of Connecticut (“Governor”) declared a public health emergency and civil preparedness emergency for the State of Connecticut Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.
05/22/2020
Important Notice – Interstate 395 Lane Closure Info…
The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced that a paving project on I-395 in Montville and Norwich will begin on May 25, 2020. There will be lane closures between May 25, 2020 and October 31, 2020 on I-395 Northbound AND Southbound. Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.
05/21/2020
Preston finance board cuts town, school budget increases
The Board of Finance wrestled with budget cuts large and small during a marathon four-hour video conference meeting Wednesday. Read the rest of the article on theday.com READ MORE.
05/19/2020
Mobile Food Pantry May 28, June 17 and June 25- 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Hosted by UCFS Healthcare in partnership with United Way Gemma Moran Food Pantry in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. One bag with perishable and non perishable items will be given out to each car. No Contact Drive thru!! Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.
05/16/2020
After 300 years as a dairy farm, picturesque Preston farm on the market
It dates to the early 1700s as the Morgan Farm and was worked and expanded by “Lete” and Eleanor Watson for much of the 20th century. Read the rest of the article on theday.com READ MORE.05/14/2020
The Census Is More Than A Head Count…
It’s how lawmakers decide how much money your community gets for critical services. Without a full count, your school’s lunch and special ed programs could get cut. Your fire department could buckle in the face of disaster. Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.05/14/2020
ContaCT Is Connecticut’s Statewide Voluntary and Confidential Software System
Monitoring the health and well being of people affected by COVID-19. ContaCT will aid Connecticut’s efforts to rapidly scale up our contact tracing efforts and infrastructure to help combat COVID-19 and enable the safe re-opening of the state. Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.05/12/2020
FY 2020 – 2021 Budget Resources..
Proposed Board of Education and Board of Selectmen Budgets for your review. Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.05/07/2020
Bits & Pieces From Fran; May / June 2020 Edition
The Bits & Pieces newsletter contains a compilation of Federal, State and local program guidelines and updates to enlighten our readership. The newsletter’s primary goal is to focus on issues, events and activities which embrace our aging population. Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.05/05/2020
May 5, 2020 – Tax Deferral Program…
The Tax Deferral program was adopted by the Town of Preston under Executive Order 7S. During the period of March 10, 2020, the date that the Governor declared the public health and civil preparedness emergency, through and including July I, 2020 Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.05/05/2020
May 5, 2020… Executive Order 7HH Clarification of Executive Order No. 7I, Section 13
Mandatory Suspension of In-Person Voting Requirements by Members of the Public on Municipal Budgets. Executive Order No. 7I, Section 13 shall be deemed to require the budget-making authority of every municipality to adopt a budget Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.05/05/2020
May 5, 2020 – Transfer Station Update…
The transfer station will begin taking bulky waste by Appointment only on Thursdays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm starting May 14th and will be limited to a small pickup truck load – No dump trailers will be allowed at the current time. Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.05/05/2020
FREE Online Workshop On Septic System Care and Maintenance
This workshop will be held on May 6, 2020 beginning at 7 PM. From this workshop, you will learn the Dos and Don’ts for keeping your septic system working properly. Andy Coleman, member of the Connecticut Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.04/30/2020
Planning and Zoning Public Hearing…
Documents for Special Exception Application #2020-01, Amos Holding Company LLC, Applicant/Owner for property located at 53 Hollowell Road; 25 seasonal campsites (reduced to 20); gravel driveway system, new septic system and miscellaneous site work. Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.
04/29/2020
Preston selectmen add one year to finance director’s contract
The Board of Selectmen Tuesday voted to extend the contract of town and school Finance Director John Spang to June 30, 2022. Read the rest of the article on theday.com READ MORE.04/28/2020
Eversource to Participate in Public Utilities Regulatory Authority’s COVID-19 Webinars
Eversource is inviting customers to take part in the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority’s (PURA) upcoming webinars and learn more about the steps the energy company has taken to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.04/23/2020
Preston Planning and Zoning Commission Notice of Cancellation; Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Due to the Covid-19 shutdown, the Regular meeting of the Preston Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for Tuesday April 28, 2020 is cancelled. The Commission will use the 90-day extension that is granted by the Governor’s executive order #71 to extend Read the article on preston-ct.org READ MORE.04/23/2020