Town Management Report - March 10, 2023

SELECTMEN BOARD/COMMITTEE DATES:

Hebron Housing Authority - Monday, March 13, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. - Russell Mercier Senior Center
Douglas Library Board of Trustees - Monday, March 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. -  ZOOM
WPCA Meeting - Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. - Douglas Library
BOS/BOF Budget Workshop - Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. - GoToMeeting
Planning & Zoning Commission - Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. - GoToMeeting
Region 8 Insurance Consortium - Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. - GoToMeeting
Board of Selectmen - Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. - GoToMeeting

For more up-to-date information, refer to the Town's website at:  https://hebronct.com/agendas/ 

COMMISSION/COMMITTEES:

Hebron Health and Safety: 

We have worked 16 days without a work-related injury or accident.

TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE

This week we welcomed Elisabeth (Lisa) Irish to the Town Clerk’s office. Lisa is Hebron’s new Assistant Town Clerk. She comes to Hebron with years of prior experience in the Manchester CT Town Clerk’s office where her most recent title was Deputy Town Clerk. Lisa earned that position through years of service in the department. Her experience is a worthwhile resource for Hebron. Please help me welcome Lisa to the Town Clerk’s office and to the Hebron community. I am sure you will be rewarded with her pleasant demeanor and informed, knowledgeable efficiency. Please do not hesitate to call or visit the office should you need the services of the Town Clerk or simply are not sure as to whom to direct your question or concern. We are happy to assist you in any way we can.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

This week the Public Works Department concentrated on conducting Tree Removals and trimming. This took place on Wood Acres Road, Old Colchester Road, North Pond Road, Hope Valley Road, and Prentice Hill Road. Signs were inventoried and installed where needed in town. Potholes that needed cold patch were filled, and the truck fleet washed from the salt residue. The crew prepared for a Friday night into Saturday snow event

CONSERVATION AND INLAND WETLANDS

-Discussed a proposed easement violation settlement with the Town Attorney

-Effected routine sediment and erosion control adherence checks relative to previously issued permit conditions of approval

-Made 2 regulatory compliance jurisdictional determinations with corresponding site visits

-Inspected environmental protection measures at sewer system upgrade sites

-Conducted an orientation session with a land use commission member

-Participated in environmental sciences continuing education

-Conducted periodic inspections and patrols relative to wetlands violations, ATV usage on Town lands and illegal dumping

-Prepared public education and outreach materials for the Commission’s Maple Fest booth

-Assisted in map preparation

-Provided administrative and logistical support to the Conservation and Inland Wetlands Commission

SENIOR CENTER MARCH NEWSLETTER

SENIOR CENTER 

Russell Mercier Senior Center has announced the following programs. For more information and full program descriptions, and to register, call the senior center at 860-228-1700. Pre-registration is required for all programs. The senior center newsletter is online at hebronct.com/seniorcenter.

RHAM Bingo
Join us for Bingo on the 3rd Wednesday of each month beginning Wednesday, March 15th from 2:30-4pm.  The games will be run by the RHAM National Honor Society Students.  The games are free and prizes are awarded. To sign-up, please call the senior center at 860-228-1700. RHAM Bingo will be held the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
 St. Patty’s Day Celebration featuring the Sunshine Singers
Thursday, March 16th Doors open at 11:00am and singing will be at 11:15 with lunch served at Noon.  Menu - Orange Juice, Corned Beef / Boiled Carrots, Boiled Potatoes, Rye Bread, Green Shamrock Cookie. lease come and support the Sunshine Singers as they sing some Irish Classics and other well-known songs.  Cost for lunch is $3.  Pre-registration for lunch is required and the deadline to sign-up is Wednesday, March 15th by 10:00am.  Call the Senior Center at 860-228-1700.

Bus transportation to Mobile Food Truck and the Food Bank
Every other Tuesday (call the center for dates) Pick-ups start approximately 10:30-10:45, food truck arrives 11:15 at the Church of Hope/Red barn Corner of RT 85 & Rt 66. Food bank arrival approximately 11:00am. Please bring your own bags. Must sign-up by 10:00am Monday the day before, 860-228-1700.

Senior Transportation
Offered to ages 60 and up and all adult disabled individuals, for medical care, personal needs care, grocery shopping, or other pre-approved needs. Transportation available Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Appointments must be scheduled a minimum of 24 hours in advance, but 48 hours is recommended – and required for new riders. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the center.

UPDATED*******Shopping Trips:
Fridays. Schedule: Walmart in North Windham March 17^th, Big Y March 24^th, Stop and Shop March 31^st. Pre-registration for each trip is required by Thursday at 10 a.m. To sign up, call the senior center.
Mobile Mammography
Hartford Hospital’s Digital Mobile Mammography coach bus is coming to the Hebron Senior Center Tuesday, May 9th—8:00am—2:00pm 12 Stonecroft Dr. Hebron. Who can make an appointment; Women 35 years of age and older—This is NOT just for seniors; Last mammogram was more than one year ago and was normal/negative.
Patients who had a diagnostic breast work-up at last mammogram with negative results and who received a recommendation to return in 12 months.  Pre-Registration by April 18th required, call 860-228-1700.

Recurring Daily/Weekly Happenings
Some programs have a fee, and some are no-cost, most require pre-registration. Detailed information in the monthly newsletter or at the senior center. 
Monday through Friday - Exercise Equipment Room - 9:00-3:00 (Fridays 9:00-Noon)
Monday through Thursday - Community Café (Pre-registration required, suggested donation of $3), Technology Assistance, dates vary, please call for times.
Mondays - Enhance Fitness via ZOOM with Paul Smith 9:00-10:00, Yoga 10:15-11:15, Massage 2^nd & 4^th 9:00-3:00, Movie Monday (once per month call for date & title)
Tuesdays - Knitting/Crocheting/Needle Group 10:15-11:45, Mobile food truck & HIHS Food Bank transportation 11:00am, Hand and Foot Canasta (cards) 12:45-3:15, Card Stamping 1:00-2:15,
Wednesdays - Enhance Fitness via ZOOM with Paul Smith 9:00-10:00, Yoga 10:15-11:15, Mindful Meditation 1st & 3rd 10:15-11:15, RHAM Bingo 3rd Wednesday of the month (through May) 2:30-4
Thursdays -Massage 9:00-2:00, Sunshine Singers 10:15 – 11:45, Mahjongg 12:45—3:15, Bingo 1:00-3:00
Fridays - Enhance Fitness via ZOOM with Paul Smith 9:00-10:00, Grocery Shopping (varies between      Big Y, Stop & Shop, and Walmart) 10:00, Fun with Stitches Open Quilting Group 1^st & 3^rd 10:15 – 12:15, Created to Create Open Arts Group 2^nd & 4^th 10:15 – 12:15

PARKS AND RECREATION 

Preseason Baseball Clinic - We are offering a preseason clinic for current 5th-8th graders, March 14 &15 at the RHAM High School Gym from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Cost $30.00. Clinic will be run by RHAM Varsity Baseball coach Bill Eller.

Paint Party – Join Miss Amy from Studio 13 for a paint party extravaganza! This class will be four weeks of painting fun. Each week we will paint a new and creative piece to bring home and display! Who wants to join the paining fun? Grades 1 – 6. April 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Class will be held in the Community Room at the Douglas Library. Cost $87.00.

Summer Adventure Camp - Join us for an awesome summer full of sports, games, nature, arts & crafts, field trips, theme days, friends and more. 8 weeks, June 26-August 18th. 6:45 a.m.-5 pm. Registration begins Monday, April 3, 8am. Must register in advance.  

Easter Eggstravaganza! – We will be hosting our annual Easter Egg Hunt again this year. There will be pictures with the Easter bunny, music, a bounce house and arts and crafts. Event is free and open to the public for ages 10 and under.  The event will be held at the pavilion at Burnt Hill Park. Saturday, April 8th from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Home Alone Safety - Home Alone Safety for Kids is a unique class for boys and girls ages 8-13, who will be staying home alone. This interactive course will cover safety concerns parents have when their children are left by themselves and how to deal with them. Each student will receive a workbook that covers house key safety, outdoor and indoor and safety (including kitchen), gun safety, fire safety, gas leaks, first aid kit essentials, phone and internet safety. Monday, May 15^th from 5-6:30 p.m. Gilead Hill School, PREP Room. Cost $45.

Hebron Day and Farmers and Artisans Market - We are currently accepting vendor applications for our Farmers and Artisans Market.  The market will be held the first Saturday of each month from June – October, at Hebron Elementary School. We are also accepting vendor applications for Hebron Day, Saturday, June 17th. Located at Burnt Hill Park. Applications can be found on our website.  https://hebronct.recdesk.com/Community

Karate - Instructional karate focusing on building confidence, self-respect, and discipline following the style of Goju ru, made famous by the “Karate Kid” film series. Six-week ongoing sessions, Mondays, and Wednesdays in the Gilead Hill Activity Room.  Ages 5-11 5:00 p.m-5:50 p.m.  Ages 12+ 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.  Cost $85 per session. 

We are hiring! 

The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking applicants for our PREP Before and After School program that runs throughout the school year.  Morning and afternoon hours are available Monday-Friday.  PREP staff plan and implement games and activities, serve snacks, and interact with children grades pre-k through 6^th, while acting as positive role models and providing guidance and leadership.  Visit our website or call 860-530-1281 for more information.    

The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking applicants for Summer Camp Program Leaders and Program Specialists. The Town of Hebron is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Program Leaders and Program Specialists for the Summer Adventure Camp program.  Applicants must be 16 years of age or older, and available for the duration of training and camp operations from June through August based on the needs of camp program. 
Anticipated flex work schedule of Monday through Friday, between the regular camp hours of 6:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., with the possibility of additional hours based on departmental needs.  Rate is $15.50- $17.00 an hour.
All applicants must be able to pass a criminal records background check and pre-employment drug test.  Please send letter of interest, resume and application to the Town Managers Office, Town of Hebron, 15 Gilead Street, Hebron, CT 06248 or call 860-530-1281. Applications will be accepted until the position(s) are filled.  The Town of Hebron is an equal opportunity employer.

Hebron Parks and Rec is currently looking for instructors and leaders to conduct new programs and activities with us. Please reach out with ideas or interests. We are committed to providing a wide range of recreational activities for our community!