Town of Bozrah

TOWN HALL

1 RIVER ROAD

BOZRAH, CONNECTICUT 06334

860-889-2689

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The Town of Bozrah Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. is canceled.

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From the Registrars of Voters

The Presidential Preference Primary will be held on Tuesday,

August 11, 2020, from 6 A.M. until 8 P.M. at Fields Memorial School.

Only registered Democrats and Republicans are eligible to vote.

The deadline for changing parties in order to vote in the primary has passed.

If you choose to vote in person at the school you are asked to follow CDC guidelines by wearing a face mask. You may refer to:

The enrollment deadline for new voters and unaffiliated voters enrolling in a party IN PERSON at the town hall is 12 noon, Monday, August 10, 2020.

If you have any questions, please contact the Registrar of Voters at:

or 860-889-2689, Ext. 209

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TWIB NOTES (SPECIAL EDITION)

Town Website DATE: August 6, 2020 Townofbozrah.org

FIRST SELECTMAN’S CORNER

The Tropical Storm ISAIS has blown thru and caused havoc with trees and power lines. We had pretty good gusts of wind up to 65 MPH so it isn’t a surprise that some trees fell over.

Power was restored to 95% of Bozrah by the wonderful crews from BL&P with help from Asplundh and our Town crew. Today the BL&P crews are out restoring the remainder of its customers which count about 300 in the Leonard Bridge area (Lebanon). Expect some periodic power loss when they are replacing transformers that are weak or damaged. All power should be restored today.

There is a lot of debris on the road and the town crew is out chipping the larger stuff and stacking large wood on the side of the road. Every bit helps, so if you have a leaf blower and want to clear some leaves and debris off the road please chip in and we will get thru this.

Everyone will have sticks and debris that they want to get rid of. Instead of taking it to the dump consider piling it up at the end of your driveway and the town crew will come along and chip it up. Please stack it ends together so that it can be picked up easily with the grapple.

CARL ZORN

FIRST SELECTMAN

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TWIB NOTES

Town Website DATE: August 5, 2020 Townofbozrah.org

FIRST SELECTMAN’S CORNER

The Tropical Storm ISAIS has blown thru and caused havoc with trees and power lines. We had pretty good gusts of wind up to 65 MPH, so it isn’t a surprise that some trees fell over.

Power was restored north of Bozrah Street Extension by opening the recloser. Today the BL&P crews are out patrolling the power lines from Bishop Road to Bozrah Street Extension to look for trees touching the power lines. These should be cleared by this afternoon or early tonight and the power restored.

South of Bishop Road and the Route 82 business district would be next on the list and should be cleared by tomorrow morning with power restoration after that.

Scott Hill road is affected pretty badly, there was a tree that impacted the power lines and parted a telephone/cable line.

There will be some customers cut off longer due to damage to the lines or poles, but they are working diligently to repair the damage.

There is a lot of debris on the road and the town crew is out chipping the larger stuff and stacking large wood on the side of the road. Every bit helps, so if you have a leaf blower and want to clear some leaves and debris off the road please chip in and we will get thru this.

Carl Zorn

FIRST SELECTMAN

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BOZRAH

SUMMER RECREATION CAMP

2020

Contact Cindy Angell at 860-625-4714

Dear Parents:

We are pleased to announce that the Bozrah Summer Recreation Camp will commence on Monday, July 20, 2020 from 9 AM until 12 NOON daily, Monday through Friday. The camp will run through August 14, 2020.

WHERE: Maples Farm Park, 45 Bozrah Street, Bozrah, CT

WHO: Bozrah residents entering kindergarten through entering 6th grade.

WHAT TO BRING: Snacks, lots of water, a change of clothes and/or swimsuit, a towel, and appropriate footwear for trail walking, etc. Please apply sunscreen prior to dropoff.

THINGS TO KNOW:
Cost is $15.00/day per camper, payable by check only to the Town of Bozrah on Friday of each week.
Your child will NOT have to wear a mask while OUTSIDE at the camp.
Campers will be split into small groups to maintain social distancing.
Each camper will have a designated basket for their belongings.
Snacks or lunch will NOT be provided, please pack plenty to eat and drink
Indoors will be used for the bathroom, inclement weather, or excessive outside temp (90o+)
Cancellations may be made due to weather. You will be contacted via text/email provided on the parent/guardian registration form.
Registration forms are available on the Town of Bozrah website homepage, under Recreation Commission, Town Hall, or on-site at Maples Farm Park.
Registrations are limited by the State of Connecticut to 14 campers.

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BOZRAH

SUMMER RECREATION CAMP

2020

Health and Safety

Dear Parents:

The health and safety of our campers and staff remain our highest priority. Below, you will find a summary of actions we are taking to help ensue we are lowering COVID-19 risk as much as possible. We are:

Taking daily temperatures upon arrival. If 100o or higher the child will not be allowed to attend that day.

Intensifying cleaning and disinfection practices within our facilities and premises by cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces (playground equipment and door handles), cleaning and disinfecting objects if they are shared (e.g., art supplies, sports equipment, toys, and games), while ensuring safe and correct use and storage of disinfectants.

The camp is limited to 14 campers by State regulation. Spacing them out by prioritizing outdoor activities and putting markers to indicate 6 feet of distance will also be implemented.

Limiting the number of items that are shared or touched between campers and staff by providing individual supplies to each camper, keeping a camper’s belongings separate from others and in individually labeled containers, cubbies, or areas, and using disposable utensils and.

Promoting healthy hygiene practices by teaching campers the importance of washing their hands with soap and with hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol when they do not have easy access to soap and water, encouraging children to cover their coughs and sneezes with a tissue or to use the inside of their elbow, and posting signs about these healthy habits around the camp facility.

Staff will wear a cloth face covering.

If a child does get sick at camp, we have identified an area where they can rest, be watched after, and safely isolated from others. We will communicate with parents or caretakers directly.

Camp activities will be outside, however, whenever the weather is unfavorable (temperatures of 90o+ or inclement weather) activities will revert to inside where masks/social distancing will be put into effect.

We ask that you help us protect the health of campers this summer. Anyone who is sick or was sick with COVID-19 or recently in contact with someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, including staff, campers, and families, should not come to camp. Be on the lookout for symptoms of COVID-19, which include fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, and loss of taste or smell.

If you have a specific question about this plan or COVID-19, please contact firstselectman@bozrahct.org for information. You can also find more information about COVID-19 at www.cdcgov/coronavirus or on CDC’s website for youth and summer camps (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/summer-camp.html).

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BOZRAH

SUMMER RECREATION CAMP

2020

Meet the Staff

Cindy Angell is employed with the Montville Board of Education, since 2004. She works with elementary school children in both regular education and special needs as a paraprofessional and a locational job coach. She has also worked at the Montville summer camp with special needs children. Cindy is first aid, CPR and Handle with Care trained.

Briana Angell is employed with the Montville Board of Education, since 2014, and works with elementary aged children with special needs as a paraprofessional. She has also worked at the Montville summer camp with special needs children. Briana is first aid, CPR and Handle with Care trained.

Angie Angelus is employed with the Montville Board of Education, since 2012, and works with elementary children with special needs as a paraprofessional. Angie is first aid, CPR and Handle with Care trained.

Staff Contact Information

Cindy Angell: (860) 625-4714 or cynthiaangell@sbcglobal.net

Brianna Angell: (860) 639-6394

Angie Angelus: (860) 848-9937

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BOZRAH

SUMMER RECREATION CAMP

2020

CAMP REGISTRATION FORM

Camper name: ___________________________________________________ Age: ____

Address: ____________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian: ___________________________________________________________

Contact # ________________(cell) ________________(home) ________________(work)

Parents E-mail: __________________________________ Relationship: _______________

Parent/Guardian: ___________________________________________________________

Contact # ________________(cell) ________________(home) ________________(work)

Parents E-mail: __________________________________ Relationship: _______________

Authorized people to pick up camper. All adults will be required to show I.D. upon pick-up. Younger siblings can not serve as adult guardians. Teenage siblings without a valid driver’s license will be expected to produce a school I.D.

Name: ______________________________ Phone: _____________ Relationship: ____________

Allergies & Other Information:

Does this camper have any allergies, food or otherwise? YES _____ NO _____

If yes, please provide information: ___________________________________________________

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Other pertinent information about camper: __________________________________________

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Parent/Guardian Signature Date

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IMPORTANT NOTICES

From the Registrars of Voters

The Presidential Preference Primary will be held on Tuesday,

August 11, 2020, from 6 A.M. until 8 P.M. at Fields Memorial School. Only registered Democrats and Republicans are eligible to vote.

The deadline for changing parties in order to vote in the primary has passed.

The Registrars of Voters will be in the office on July 28, 2020 between the hours of 2 P.M. and 4 P.M. for a primary enrollment session. Any questions will be answered by calling 860-889-2689, Ext. 209; or email: rov@bozrahct.org.

If you choose to vote in person at the school you are asked to follow CDC guidelines by wearing a face mask. You may refer to: election-polling-locations.html

If you have any questions, please contact the Registrar of Voters at:

or 860-889-2689, Ext. 209

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THE MILL RATE FOR THE 2019 GRAND LIST IS 27.0

Tax bills are due by August 3, 2020.

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BOS APPROVED BUDGET FY 2020-2021

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TOWN HALL PUBLIC ACCESS OPENING

The Town of Bozrah has been in a declared state of emergency since March 20, 2020. The Town hall was closed to the public and access to the offices and services were limited to appointments only. With the state government phasing in reopening for business we will do the same, but with restrictions on how many people are allowed in and screening of the individuals entering.

The town hall doors will remain locked, for access you must ring the bell and state whom you would like to see.
No one without a mask will be allowed in the town hall. (Employees don’t generally wear masks as it is a limited group)
Upon entering your temperature will be taken and you will be asked to sanitize your hands.
If you are going to look thru the deeds, vital records, or maps in the vault you will be required to wear gloves, this includes the use of the computer outside the town clerk’s office.
The tax collector and town clerk have plexiglass shields at their desk to prevent spray from contaminating the area.
Only one person will be allowed at one time to conduct business with each individual office, so if there is a title search in progress you will have to wait outside.
If you want to see the assessor, the process is the same, but your business will be conducted with the bottom half of the door closed observing proper distance.

These rules will stay in place until the state of emergency is lifted for the state and the town.

Carl Zorn

First Selectman

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MEALS ON WHEELS

The Meals-On-Wheels program is currently on hold for new sign-ups. The program IS still running for those currently signed up, but there is a waiting list currently for anyone wanting to sign up. People can still contact Pam Contino (860-917-5672) to be put on the list.

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TOWN MEETING 1-7-2020 MINUTES WITH ATTACHMENTS

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