Located in the northeast corner of New London County, Voluntown is a rural community consisting of 39.8 square miles with two-thirds of the town made up of state forest. Pachaug State Forest offers many outdoor activities; such as hunting, camping, hiking and horseback riding. The town hall and library are located in the Village Center, along with the PreK-8 school, Constitution Field, the walking track, and gazebo. Voluntown was Incorporated in 1721 and has a rich history of textile mills, historic buildings, the Civilian Conservation Corps. (CCC Camp), folklore and was originally known as “Volunteer Town”.
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Beach Pond Drawdown Informational Session with DEEP
There will be an informational session on the proposed four-foot Beach Pond Drawdown that is being requested for the winter of 2026. This session is with members of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to discuss what is expected from property owners who are planning weed remediation or retaining wall repairs in the waterway by their property. DEEP staff will inform property owners on DEEP policies, procedures, expectations, and answer questions regarding a deeper pond drawdown. This session is being held via Zoom on Tuesday, April 22 at 10:30AM. The zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82544767362. This informational session will be recorded and will be posted on the Town of Voluntown YouTube channel. If you don’t have access to zoom, we will have zoom access in the Town Hall Meeting Room where people can participate. If you are not able to attend, you can submit your question(s) ahead of time to First Selectman Hanson at thanson@voluntown.gov, and they will be addressed.
CT DOT Announces Road Construction on RT 138 in Griswold: One Lane and Full Road Closure Planned
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that the replacement of Bridge No. 07036 will be performed on Route 138 in Griswold. This project is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, April 1 and be completed on Friday, November 28, 2025.
The project 0057-0122 consists of replacing the existing culvert with a 9-foot span by 8-foot rise precast box culvert in place of the existing pipe culvert. Invert of the box will be buried under 1’ of natural streambed material. Installation of new headwalls, wingwalls, cutoff walls, and return walls at the inlet and outlet as well as the installation of a preformed scour hole at the outlet and a riprap pad at the inlet. Construction has temporary and permanent impacts towetlands. Overhead utilities are permanently being moved from the south side of the road to the north side.
CTDOT Project No. 0057-0122 was awarded to The Brunalli Construction Company, Inc at a cost of $3,020,333.17 on September 20, 2024, and is scheduled to be completed November 28, 2025. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 2 in Norwich.
LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO
Motorists can expect one lane alternating traffic with the use of flaggers as well as the installation of temporary traffic signals on Route 138 on the bridge approximately 0.2 miles west of the intersection with Route 201. A 3-week full road closure and detour of Route 138 will be implemented during the summer months when school is out of session. A future press release will be issued when the time nears.
Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this area.
Planning and Zoning Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing at which parties in interest and citizens will have an opportunity to be heard will be held on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025, at Voluntown Town Hall, 115 Main St, at 7 PM in said Town as noted herein to consider the following:
Comprehensive Update for Subdivision Regulations
Copies can be viewed here: Comprehensive Update Subdivision Regulations
Paper copies are available in the Town Clerk’s and Land Use Office.
2025 Pre-School Registration
For the Intent to Register google form and for information on the Voluntown Elementary Pre-School 2025 Program that is free for Voluntown residents, visit the Voluntown Elementary School Website at: Preschool / School Readiness – Voluntown Elementary School
Aquatic Invasive Species Workshop- March 25
You are invited to attend a free hands-on workshop with the CT Office of Aquatic Invasive Species (OAIS). This workshop will provide valuable insights into identifying invasive aquatic plants and effective management strategies to help protect our local Wild and Scenic Rivers and water bodies.
Voluntown Superintendent Retirement and New Superintendent Search
Superintendent of Schools to Retire End of School Year
After 20 of working for the Voluntown Board of Education as the Superintendent of the Voluntown School District, Adam Burrows has given his notice of retirement effective June 30, 2025. Read Superintendent of Schools Burrows’ letter to the Voluntown Community, here: Superintendent Burrow’s Letter to Community Members
The Voluntown Board of Education accepted Mr. Burrows’ retirement, “with a heavy heart and the deepest respect”. Read the BOE retirement acceptance letter, here: BOE Retirement Acceptance Letter
The Search for a New Part-Time Superintendent Begins
Survey Link: Voluntown School District Superintendent Search Survey
Focus Group Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4381110381
PDF version of the above Invitation to Search Meetings and Survey
Seeking Living Voluntown Residents Who Are WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War Veterans
Seeking Living Veterans of WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War
Posted 2/3/25
World War II
In a heartfelt effort to honor and recognize the courage and sacrifices of living World War II veterans, Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz, in collaboration with Veterans Affairs Commissioner Ron Welch and Major General Francis Evon of the Connecticut National Guard, has announced a commemorative ceremony. This event will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Governor William A. O’Neill State Armory, located at 360 Broad Street, Hartford, CT. If you are a surviving WWII veteran or know someone who lives in Voluntown who is, please contact First Selectman Hanson at 860-376-5880, or thanson@voluntown.gov.
Korean and Vietnam Wars
Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz is committed to honoring our veterans for their service to our nation and state. The Lt. Governor is actively working with the Department of Veterans Affairs to honor veterans for service in the Korean War and Vietnam War. The Lt. Governor would like to hold ceremonies in Voluntown to recognize Korean War and Vietnam War veterans. If you are a surviving Korean War or Vietnam War veteran or know someone who lives in Voluntown who is, please contact First Selectman Hanson to be included in the ceremony at 860-376-5880 or thanson@voluntown.gov
Thank You to all veterans for your service to our country!
Reminder: Last Day to Pay Taxes Without Penalty is Monday, February 3
The last day to pay taxes without penalty is Monday, February 3. The Tax Collector’s office will be open until 4pm today.
Board, Commission and Committee Vacancies
Updated 1/16/25 Elderly Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals positions have been filled.
We have several board, commission and committee vacancies! Below is a list of vacancies and a brief description of what the board, commission, or committee does.
If you are interested in volunteering for any of these vacancies, please fill out the Voluntown Board/Committee Application.
Experience is not necessary for any of the positions, and free training is available for zoning positions.
