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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.

Storm Closings / Meeting Cancelations / Urgent Notices

No closings or cancelations at this time.

ATTENTION RAILROAD COMMUTERS
Please be advised that construction activities on this site are to begin on November 30, 2011. For three months, there will be reduced parking to about half of the capacity that now exists. Please consider going to Clinton or Madison for that period of time.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The Town of Westbrook requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals for professional and technical services required to prepare a 2012 Small Cities Community Development Program Application and provide administrative and technical support to implement activities including program income during the contract period, if approved. This RFP also includes selection for other Federal/State funding programs such as STEAP, Section 108, USDA etc. that may be used to meet local community development and housing needs.
The selected contractor will be responsible for all phases of general program administration and compliance, under the Town’s direct supervision for approved projects, excluding funds disbursements, which will include such specific project administrative activities as Section 3, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Davis-Bacon compliance, housing rehabilitation design and delivery if required, etc.
All application development and submission and Citizen Participation activities necessary for the specific project submission must be included in the proposal.
Selection will be based on amount of Small Cities projects completed, experience of staff assigned, cost and any other factors deemed of benefit to the community.
Specific architectural and engineering services required for project activities are not being requested as part of this proposal.
Three copies of the proposal must be submitted to Mr. Noel Bishop, First Selectman, 866 Boston Post Road, Westbrook CT 06498 no later than February 21, 2012 @ 4:00 p.m. Proposal must include the following information:
  1. Proposed scope of work and project approach
  2. Detailed information of the firm’s background and experience in Federal/State funding, specific Small Cities CDBG Program experience is required
  3. Key staff assigned with resumes
  4. Proposed fee approach including a list of per diem rates by job category
  5. Each proposer must provide certification of insurance in types and amounts specified by DECD Bulletin #94-003 within ten days of selection by the Town
  6. Additional information is available by contacting Mr. Noel Bishop, First Selectman, at (860) 399-3040
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Construction of New Shore Line East Railroad Station in the Town of Westbrook.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the project for the construction of the new Westbrook Shore Line East Railroad Station on Route 153 in Westbrook, CT is scheduled to begin on or about December 1, 2011.
The project consists of the construction of a new railroad station and platforms linked by a pedestrian overpass that includes stair towers and elevators. The elevators and platforms will meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Surface parking lots will be located on either side of tracks. Site work will consist of building demolition and grading to establish surface parking on both sides of the track.
The platforms will be constructed of both precast and cast-in-place concrete with steel canopies and include seating, windscreens, steel guard rails, and other amenities such as visual messaging systems and waste receptacles. The parking lot will make use of porous pavement for portions of the surface to handle storm water. Landscaping, lighting and plumbing for floor and roof drains are included in the project.
SPECIAL ADVISORY
A temporary station facility will installed during construction of new building. Parking will be severely limited in the initial first phase (four phases total). Commuters are strongly encouraged to use the Clinton or Madison stations between December 2011 and April 2012. Additional parking at the Westbrook station should be available after April 2012. The Westbrook Railroad station will remain open during all phases of construction.
DOT Project No. 0310-0062 was awarded to Banton Construction Company of North Haven CT on October 20, 2011 and is scheduled to be completed in April, 2013.
Noel Bishop, First Selectman Westbrook, stated that he is extremely pleased that this project is moving forward in a timely manner and that it represents a major upgrading of our current train facility to serve the residents of the Shoreline area. All appropriate personnel from Westbrook will be available to assist in any way possible.
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.

HURRICANE IRENE IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS & INFO

After the Flood Fact Sheet

Filing Flood Insurance Claims

Managing Flood Insurance Claim Brouchure

NFIP Flood Insurance Claim Handbook

TP Increased Cost Compliance

TP Understnading your Flood Insurance

FEMA - Before you Bgein Repairs

Recycling
2011 Electronics Recycling
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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