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Today on 05/21/2013

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CT Alert

New Emergency Notification System

The State of Connecticut has implemented a new emergency notification system, CT ALERT ENS (Emergency Notification System) to broadcast imminent messages to the residents of Connecticut. The system is implemented through the local 911 Center. When an emergency is forecasted to affect the Town of Westbrook, Westbrook residents and businesses will receive their notification from the Valley Shore 911 Dispatch Center. Types of notifications include severe weather and evacuation, transportation hazards that include major road closures and/or evacuation, law enforcement pertaining to public safety and any other reason deemed necessary to notify the public regarding their well being and safety. The system will not be used for civic announcements or messages relating to political events. Here in Westbrook, the system is separate from the school system and can’t be joined together.
The CT ALERT ENS uses information from the existing E911 telephone database. Residents and businesses with a home based telephone have automatically been added to the system. However, the system allows you to add your cell phone or any other smart phone device, pager and email to the notification list.
Westbrook Emergency Management is urging all residents to set up a profile on the system to add your cell phone and email. The process is easy and only takes a few minutes. Sign up at www.ctalert.gov as this is a safe, secure website. All information is held secure and confidential. The system adds extra value to the user as it allows you to implement different addresses for potential notification. You can add your work address, loved one in another town or a day care address for children as examples.
When an emergency is imminent or has occurred, an emergency official will contact the Valley Shore 911 Dispatch Center providing them with pertinent information. The dispatcher then uploads the information into the predesigned software and immediately the system begins to send the message to you; based upon your selection in your sign up. In less than a few minutes, you will have a phone call, text message and/or an email providing you with the message.
The CT ALERT ENS has been used over the last year throughout the state and has proven itself to be a successful tool to emergency responders and mangers. The Town of Westbrook has implemented the system in its Emergency Operation Plan and will use it as it deems necessary for your safety. Please sign up to ensure you have the capability to receive notifications on all your communication devices. If you have any questions, please contact Westbrook Emergency Director Don Izzo at westbrookem@comcast.net.
Welcome to Westbrook, Connecticut

Welcome to Westbrook, Connecticut USA, a quaint shoreline community nestled on the banks of Long Island Sound between New Haven and New London. Explore our site and plan a visit to enjoy our fresh salt air, sandy beaches, unlimited marine activities.

Relax in a cozy B&B or chill out in a full-featured resort. Poke around our unique shops and meander through our well stocked mall. When you work up an appetite and you will, Westbrook offers everything from fun casual to gourmet fare and everything in between. Something for every palate and pocketbook.

Enjoy Westbrook, a friendly port.

Farewell Barbara Lupa!

Pictured below (l-r) are Mary Labbadia, Barbara Lupa and Nancy Moore

Municipal employees hosted a reception for Barbara Lupa, Registrar on 5/7/13. She is moving to North Carolina. In her capacity as Registrar of Voters since 2006, Barbara has been an excellent employee; always willing to be of assistance; and was highly professional with regard to all of her responsibilities. She will be missed.

Mary Labbadia will assume her responsibilities.

Submitted by Noel Bishop, First Selectman

May 9, 2013

Road Work

All Westbrook residents should be advised that the Connecticut Water Company will be working on Route 1 at the Town Center, extending up Route 153 and from Walgreens to Old Clinton Road. The hours of the project will be Monday through Thursday from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. beginning approximately May 13, 2013. There will be no work activity Friday through Sunday. The anticipated term of the project is 6 weeks.

We anticipate some congestion and delay of traffic. Certified flaggers will be on duty.

Additionally, Southern Connecticut Gas has begun installing a gas line on Pettipaug Road, near the Lee Company, which will eventually come down Route 153 to McVeagh Road and connect with the line that was installed last year that ended in front of the high school. It is anticipated that it will be finished sometime by mid June. Flaggers will be stationed and working from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact the First Selectman’s Office.

May 8, 2013

First Annual Kentucky Derby Event

The First Annual Kentucky Derby Event, organized by Courtney Burks, Director of the Westbrook Senior Center, was held on May 2, 2013. Games and other activities, including a hat contest, were enjoyed.

This is one of the many new and innovative events sponsored by the Westbrook Senior Center.

Photo provided by Noel Bishop.

May 7, 2013

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONSULTANT

The Town of Westbrook has issued a Request for Qualifactions for an Employee Benefits Consultant.

Please click here for more information.
May 3, 2013

Town Meeting Reminders

As a reminder, please note the following dates:

Annual Town Budget Meeting - May 9th - 7 P.M.

Referendum - May 23


Legal Notice
May 3, 2013

Citizens Guide to the Town of Westbrook Budget

Please note, the town budget meeting date is incorrect on the front page of the mailed flyer; it will actually be held on Thursday, May 9, 2013. The electronic version below shows the correct date.


Download the Guide
April 15, 2013

2013 PARKING BEACH PASS POLICY

RESIDENTS – FREE
NO PARKING PASS NEEDED AT THE GATE
YOU MUST SHOW
A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE
OR
MAIL
OR
TAX BILL
NON-RESIDENT-$20 PER VEHICLE/DAILY PASS ONLY SOLD AT THE GATE

YOU MUST COME TO THE TOWN HALL TO PURCHASE PASSES FOR THE FOLLOWING:
TEMPORARY RESIDENT-$10 VISTORS OF WESTBROOK RESIDENTS
MOTELS - $20 OWNER MUST PURCHASE/LIMITED TO NUMBER OF ROOMS
COTTAGE RENTALS-$20 RENTAL AGREEMENT REQUIRED, VEHICLE REGISTERED TO RENTER ONLY
BOATERS-$30 SEASONAL SLIP AGREEMENT REQUIRED/VEHICLE REGISTRATION TO SLIP RENTERS ONLY
BUSINESS- $10 OWNER MUST PURCHASE/TOWN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF PASSES
TIMESHARE OWNERS-$10 TEMP. PASS FOR THE WEEK SHOW PROOF OF OWNERSHIP

April 15, 2013

WESTBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT CARNIVAL

REMINDER WESTBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT CARNIVAL DATES FOR THIS YEAR

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY

JULY 10, 11, 12, 13TH

6 P.M. TILL 11 P.M.

WRIST BANDS ALL FOUR NIGHTS

April 3, 2013

ATTENTION: SHORE LINE EAST RIDERS


   Please download the attached PDF to learn more about the Westbrook Shoreline East parking lot.


Download the Press Release
February 14, 2013

Westbrook Offers Discounted Prescription Drug Program

The Town of Westbrook, through its association with the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM), the statewide association of towns and cities, is now providing a prescription discount card that will provide uninsured and underinsured residents steep savings on prescription medicines. Westbrook is a member of CCM and this new program is only available to CCM member communities.


Download the Press Release
December 6, 2012

RECOMMENDED GENERAL FUND FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 BUDGET
Five Year Capital Improvement Plan (2013-2017)
Town of Westbrook Budgets
April 23, 2012
NEW - Septic pump out information for the Town of Westbrook is now available to the public through a site called Septic Search. The website address is http://septicsearch.com. You will be asked for the State and Town name, and then you may search by address or last name. All septic pumpers are required to submit Westbrook pump out records to this database. If you have questions regarding the information found on the site, please contact the Land Use Office at 860-399-3047. A link to the Septic Search site may be found in the Quick Links Section on this page.
A new quick link has been added for Financial Reports on the left. If you have any questions or comments regarding the town's financial reports, please contact Andrew Urban, Director of Finance, at (860) 399-3004 or aurban@westbrookct.us.

Connecticut Officials Urge ALL Connecticut Residents to Sign Up for Emergency Alerts; Allowing Urgent Communications with EVERY CONNECTICUT Resident

The State of Connecticut today announced the opening of the registration website for CT Alert (www.ctalert.gov), the nation’s first statewide emergency notification system (ENS) enabling Connecticut authorities to communicate critical information to hundreds of thousands of Connecticut residents and businesses before, during and after emergencies.

Click HERE to read the complete letter

Please note the following openings on various boards and committees throughout the Town of Westbrook.

If you are interested in filling any of these positions, please contact Suzanne Helchowski in the First Selectman’s office. She is available Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

  • Housing Authority (1) (D R or U)
  • IWWC Alt. (2) (D R or U)
  • IWWC (Conservation Rep.) (D R or U)
  • ZBA Alt. (1) (D R or U)
  • WPCC (1) (D R or U)
  • Town Center Revitalization Comm. (2) (1 - D R or U, 1 – R or U)
  • Senior Center Management Committee (2) (D R or U)
  • Regional Mental Health Board (1) (D R or U)
  • Harbor Commission – (1) Alt.

Town Web Links:

www.westbrookfoundation.org
www.vsliteracy.org
www.westbrooklibrary.lioninc.org
www.vsymca.org

Local Tide Chart

2010 Mill Rate is 16.96
2009 Mill Rate is 17.25
2008 Mill Rate is 16.30