TOWN of EAST HAVEN, CT.
Mayor Joseph Maturo Jr.
East Haven Town Hall 250 Main Street, East Haven, CT. 06512
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Welcome to our government website. We hope you will use these resources to make your life easier and to keep informed about your town and government.
Joseph Maturo Jr.
Mayor of East Haven, CT.
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TOWN HALL INFORMATION:
• Town Hall Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30A.M. – 4:30P.M.
• Mayor’s Office Hours: Monday thru Friday: 8:30A.M. – 4:30P.M. Residents are invited to call the Mayor’s Office to schedule an appointment with him.
• Mayor’s Office Phone: 203–468–3204 and Government Phone Directory.
Quick & Easy Resources:
• Check the Town Calendar for Board & Commission meetings.
• Town of East Haven Current Bid Opportunities Purchasing Dept
• Find community events and notices in Bulletin Board.
• Link to Local, State & Federal Resources Community Links.
• East Haven Town Charter and Code of Ordinances
• Send a 311 email to eh.mayor@att.net. Do you need to send a note to the Mayor, report local problems, make suggestions or a file complaint? Use the 311 communication tool to get that email to your government.
• ¿Hablas español? Is your primary language not English?
Use Google Translator in the main menu to convert page content to your language.
• Get the East Haven Town Beach weather. The weather instruments are mounted on the roof of the Town Beach House on Cosey Beach Ave. The instruments, weather information and weatherlink are courtesy of John and Nick DiGiovanni of East Haven, CT.
East Haven Fireworks & Beach Party June 29th
• The party starts at noon with lots of food, fun and music. Hosted by the Town of East Haven and the Vietnam Veterans Assoc. Chapter 484.
• Read the latest
press release for full schedule of events and important details on road closures.
EAST HAVEN PRESS & TWEETS
Annual Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance
Maturo Says $400k Legal Surplus, Strong Revenues
Have Town on Track for FY 12–13 Surplus
Mayor’s Task Force Completes Revision of District Wide Crisis Manual
New Help for Homeowners Facing Threat of Foreclosure
• East Haven Mayor Joseph Maturo Jr. announced that the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) is accepting applications for the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (EMAP) available for city and area homeowners who are or facing foreclosure or having trouble making their mortgage payments due to a temporary financial hardship. Mayor Maturo urged homeowners facing this possibility to contact CHFA at 877–571CHFA (2432).
"If you’re behind on your mortgage payments or facing foreclosure Connecticut’s Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program may provide the financial assistance you need to help you catch up and keep up," Mayor Maturo said.
Read the CHFA press release for further information about this program. Get the East Haven Homeowners Emergency Loan Tool Kit in English and Spanish.
HELP SUPPORT VVA FIREWORKS
While many of you have given generously in the past for this event, for which we are very grateful. The response this year is somewhat slow and so unfortunately we must remind you that we must ask for your support once again!
The Vietnam Veterans Assoc. Chapter 484 has tried to make this a full day of family entertainment culminating with a great musical act just prior to the Fireworks show. This year that will be a terrific "Neil Diamond Tribute Band"! It is truly a great day where we HONOR AMERICA!
To make a donation to support the fireworks please send a check payable to the "VVA Fireworks" and send it to VVA Fireworks C/O Mayor’s Office 250 Main Street East Haven, CT 06512. Thank you for your assistance.
REVISED BUDGET
• Maturo Submits Revised Budget – Calls for $900k Increase to Education.
Read the press release 4/8/13.
TOWN PROVIDES PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD
Read the press release to get details about the new prescription discount card that will offer all uninsured and underinsured residents steep savings on prescription medicines. This card should have been mailed to your home recently. View the PROACT CARD flyer for more information.
East Haven Town Government Tweets
In an effort to provide a wider variety of communications to the residents a new Town of East Haven Twitter Feed has been established.
• Get weather related changes to the Summer Concerts on the Green, Fireworks and the East Haven Fall Festival when you follow EastHavenCT on all your devices.
NEW JOBS POSTED
Visit the Civil Service Job Notices & Tests page for job descriptions, applications and testing information for Police Officer and School Nurse.
EAST HAVEN EVENTS 2013
East Haven Fireworks & Beach Party June 29th
• The party starts at noon with lots of food, fun and music. Hosted by the Town of East Haven and the Vietnam Veterans Assoc. Chapter 484.
East Haven Farmer’s Market 2013
• July 7th – October 6th. Town Hall parking lot on Sundays from 9:00 am until 12:30 pm.
Sunday Concerts on the Green starting at 7PM
• July 7 Clam Diggers
• July 14 The Barons
• July 21 Eight To The Bar
• July 28 Vinnie Carr Party Band
• Aug 4 Rhapsody Band
• Aug 11 Prime Time Band
• Aug 18 The Sound Alternative
• Aug 25 Neapolitan Night
Senior Day on the Green August 24th
East Haven Merit Awards Dinner Sep. 5th
East Haven Fall Festival on the Green Sep.6th – 8th
Recreation Department Spring & Summer 2013 Program Guide
• View the Spring/Summer 2013 Program Guide for Day Camp information, sports activites & camps and fun programs for all ages.
FARMER’S MARKET LOOKING FOR VENDORS
• The East Haven Farmer’s Market for 2013 will run from July 7th to October 6th. The market is once again being held in the parking lot of Town Hall at 250 Main Street on Sundays from 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. The market is managed by family farmers Chris Vaiuso of Vaiuso Farms in Branford and Carolyn Bradley of Borelli Farm in Northford.
VENDORS: Get your application here to participate in the 2013 Farmer’s Market season. Advance registration will be accepted until June 7, 2013. After this date, availability will be provided on a first come first serve basis, however incomplete applications will not be accepted. Renters must apply for stands prior to the beginning of the market season.
The East Haven Farmer’s Market is committed to selling only Connecticut grown farm products and/or Connecticut made products. Vendors are required to produce a traceable point of origin within Connecticut (receipt) if product being sold was not produced by the vendor.
See pictures of the Farmer’s Market taken on July 8th, 2012. Come on down and support local fresh foods.
TOWN CLERK NEWS
NOW SEARCH EAST HAVEN LAND RECORDS ONLINE
The East Haven Town Clerk’s Office is pleased to announce the availability online of land records indexed from 1977 to present, as well as scanned land records from 2005 to present. While searching the records is free, a $2.00 charge to view and or print a document applies. Visit the
Town Clerk Services web page for the link and further details.
ELECTION 2013 FINANCIAL REPORTS
The East Haven Town Clerk’s Office has posted the current reports for the 2013 campaign season
Town Clerk’s main page.
LANDFILL PASSES
Starting March 1, 2013 the East Haven Landfill will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30am to 3:00pm.
As always please visit the Town Clerk’s Office to purchase a landfill pass if using a pickup, box, dump, masonry truck, commercial plate cargo van, or trailer.
TOWN ASSESSOR NEWS
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS DATES
The Town of East Haven Board of Assessment Appeals will meet in the Assessors office, 250 Main Street, East Haven on the following Mondays in March 2013 – March 11th, March 18th and March 25th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for the purpose of hearing appeals from taxpayers on their Real Estate, Personal Property and Supplemental Motor Vehicle Assessments.
Elderly/Totally Disabled Homeowners Benefit Notice from Assessor’s Office
The East Haven Assessor’s Office will be accepting applications for the Program from February 1, 2013 through May 15, 2013. All residents must be 65 years or older or totally disabled, own and live in the residence and meet the income guidelines of a maximum of $40,900 annual income for a married couple and $33,500 annual income for a single person. All applicants must provide proof of all income for the year 2012.
Applications will be taken on Wednesdays only from 8:30 to 4:30 in the Assessor’s Office at the Town Hall. All Homeowners that qualify for this program will automatically receive and additional tax benefit through the Town.
If there are any questions feel free to call the Assessors Office at 203–468–3233 daily.
EAST HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT WEBSITE
The new East Haven Police Dept website has replaced the Police Department page in this government website. You will find forms, phone numbers, and much more on their new website. I suggest everyone visit and learn about the valuable resources available to the public then bookmark it in your Internet browser.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
LANDFILL POLICIES & SPRING SCHEDULE
SPRING HOURS: Starting March 1, 2013 the East Haven Landfill will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30am to 3:00pm. For more information, contact Public Services at 203–468–3329.
As always please visit the Town Clerk’s Office to purchase a landfill pass if using a pickup, box, dump, masonry truck, commercial plate cargo van, or trailer.
Obtaining a Landfill Pass: Landfill passes are required and available for purchase at the Town Clerk’s Office (250 Main Street) daily during regular business hours. For current Landfill Pass requirements and fee schedule please read this Landfill Pass Policy press release.
EFFECTIVE APRIL 12, 2010: YOUR VEHICLE REGISTRATION & BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE A LANDFILL VOUCHER.
RECYCLE YOUR ELECTRONICS
Your used electronics can now be recycled at the East Haven Landfill Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30am to 3pm. Bring televisions, computers, laptops, monitors, cell phones, printers, keyboards, mice, and other household electronics to be responsibly recycled for free.
Want to See How Much Energy our Solar Panels Produce?
Recently the solar arrays on the roofs of Momauguin, Deer Run and Overbrook elementary schools, were turned on. Use this link If you would like to see information about the Solar Energy Production of Public Schools. It takes you to the East Haven Public Schools Energy web page where you can select the desired school.
TEEN CENTER NEWS
Now you can visit the TEEN CENTER page and even join the East Haven Teen Center on Facebook.
To make a donation or voulunteer please contact Bob Petrucelli, Youth Service Bureau Coordinator, 203–468–3297, email ehc.bob@snet.net
Visit the TEEN CENTER for information about the new strategic plan to combat underage drinking in East Haven.
Donations of non–perishable food and monies (checks only) are encouraged. These donations can also be dropped off at Town Hall or the Hagaman Memorial Library during regular business hours. Volunteers are also needed, please contact Phyllis LaRoche at 203–469–1197.
East Haven Food Pantry at Christ and the Epiphany Church hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.
and Saturday 11:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.
Reminder: Monetary donations have a purchasing power available to the Food Pantry of at least double the funds given.
Make your checks out to: East Haven Food Pantry.
Then mail your check to: East Haven Food Pantry 39 Park Place East Haven, CT 06512.
Visit East Haven Food Pantry for more information.
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FYI EAST HAVEN
• EAST HAVEN MAP: Looking for a Street Map of East Haven see See Community Links.
As of May 22, 2012 the East Haven Zoning Regulations and Subdivision Regulations are available online in PDF files in the Planning & Zoning Department web page.
•TOWN OF EAST HAVEN ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) MUNICIPAL NOTICE & GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES have been updated and are posted in the Administration & Management Office page.
• The link to view October 1, 2011 CT Property Data & Assessments has been updated and is available in the Assessor’s page. Also get information on filing requirements and deadlines.
• To file a complaint with East Haven Public Schools please contact
Superintendent Tony Serio at 203–468–3261.
• Get your copy of the Town of East Haven Annual Report, the State and Federal Single Audit Reports and Election Reports posted in the Town Clerk’s home page.
EAST HAVEN PHOTOS & INFORMATION
• VIEW 2012 FALL FESTIVAL PHOTOS. Links to all Fall Festival Photo Albums and other photos taken since 2008, when the new town website was created, can be found in the
MEDIA web page.
• View over 60 photo albums covering the people and events in East Haven, CT since 2008.
• FOR MORE INFORMATION ON LOCAL EVENTS DON’T FORGET TO CHECK THE TOWN BULLETIN BOARD.
Get information about local fairs, walks, fund raisers, golf tournmaments, support groups, soup kitchens, charitable groups, Rotary events, and other local events.
Senior Center Birthday Celebration Photos!
See our new Senior Center Monthly Birthdays Photo Album. It’s where you and your family can see pictures of the monthly birthday honorees starting with December 2011.
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