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”.
Welcome to Voluntown
Property Revaluation Assessment Notices
Posted 11/15/2024
Voluntown Property Revaluation Assessment Notices were mailed out to residents on November 13, 2024. Please follow the instructions in your notice to schedule a phone appointment with Equality. The Assessor cannot make changes and she cannot schedule the hearing. Everything must go through Equality.
The following are questions and answers related to the October 1, 2024 State mandated property revaluation.
Private Wells During Abnormally Dry and Drought Conditons.
Originally posted 11/5/24, draught level updated 11/12/24
The Town of Voluntown is currently experiencing a Stage 2 Drought Advisory, resulting in many residents experiencing low or dry wells.
Most of Voluntown’s residents have their water supplied by private wells. It is the responsibility of homeowners to test their water and maintain their water system. Sometimes abnormally dry and drought conditions affect these wells. Low water in wells can result in illnesses and water pump failure. For more information on private wells and private wells during abnormally dry and drought conditions, visit our private well resources and FAQ page.
Water sources: Non drinkable water for flushing and washing is available at the Public Works Garage at the end of Gate Street. There is a hose on the side of the building with a sign “Non Potable Water”. Drinkable (potable) water is available at the Pachaug State Forest Mt. Misery camping area (the water pump next to the outhouses).
Sign up for CT Alerts- State of Connecticut Emergency Notification Text Alerts
The State of Connecticut has implemented a state-of-the-art emergency notification system, CT Alert, to alert residents anywhere in the state about life-threatening emergency conditions. Residents of Voluntown are encouraged to sign up for this alert system as it has been used two times already this year.
You will can get emergency alerts sent to you on any communication device that you use, such as your cell phone, email, text message, or certain hearing impaired devices, just by providing your information.
If you are already signed up for CT Alert, you can verify your information and make sure it is correct.
To sign up or check your CT Alert information: Connecticut Emergency Alerting and Notification Systems
The Town uses TextMyGov to get information to residents via text. We are not always able to get the information out through this system in a timely manner when life threatening conditions arise, so residents are strongly encouraged to sign up for CT Alert.
Forest Fire Update
Please Note: Any further updates will be posted here.
Update 10/28: Forest Fire Update: The fire is about 95% out. There are still several hotspots and there will be a crew working on it again today. Please be cautious of emergency vehicles in the area of Shetucket Tpk and Beach Pond Road
Posted 10/27/24 @8:15 AM
Yesterday was a scary day for many residents in town. We had reports of smoke in multiple areas, but no site of flames. Thanks to the quick response and the use of drone technology and helicopter search, the Voluntown Fire Department and assisting state and local departments were able to locate a single fire in the woods between Shetucket Turnpike and Beach Pond Road.
Thankfully there was a helicopter from Maine in Conecticut with a Bambi Bucket that was able to respond quickly and scoop up water from Beach Pond to dump on the fire.
The fire was controlled and contained to 6 acres of mostly private property.
There will be a lot of activity today with fire vehicles at the scene of yesterday’s brush fire between Shetucket Turnpike and Beach Pond Road (RT 165). The fire is under control, but the windy and dry weather conditions are making the fire difficult to completely extinguish.
Board, Commission and Committee Vacancies
Updated 9/17/24
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.
Public Notice: Special Town Meeting, Thursday, September 5
Posted 8/29/24
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING –September 5, 2024
TOWN OF VOLUNTOWN
This public meeting is being held in person and will be livestreamed on the town YouTube channel which is: Town of Voluntown, CT-Government,https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXdF6kZQMhDVNetgjDX2MAQ. Eligible residents and electors must be present in person to participate and vote.
The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Voluntown, Connecticut hereby warns and gives notice that a Special Town Meeting of the Town will be held at the Voluntown Elementary School 195 Main Street, Voluntown, Connecticut on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 7:00PM to act on the following items:
Road Work Alert- Guardrail Installation Brown Rd and Shetucket Tpk
Guardrail installation will be taking place on Brown Rd and on Shetucket Tpk on Wednesday, 9/11.
Mosquito Spraying in Mt Misery Area of Pachaug State Forest
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection | Office of Communications
Primary Contact: Will Healey | 860-716-0961 | Will.Healey@ct.gov
For Release August 28, 2024
DEEP Mosquito Management Program to Spray for Mosquitoes in Mt Misery Area of Pachaug State Forest
While No Human Cases of EEE so far this Season, Detections of EEE-carrying Mosquitoes in this Area Remain High as We Near End of Mosquito Season
Central Mass & Northeastern CT Region Climate Action Survey
Posted 8/28/24
Survey Monkey Link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/P86TC6Z
For more information about CMPRC and CPRG efforts, visit: cmrpc-cprg.com
