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
Town Hall Closed Monday, 2/17
The Town Hall will be closed on Monday, February 17, for the President’s Day holiday.
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.
Hell Hollow Rd closing Friday, December 20
A Message from DEEP Pachaug State Forest: Hell Hollow road will be closing for the season on this Friday morning December 20th, please seek alternate routes. The remaining Pachaug forest roads will close on January 2nd, they all will re-open April 1st.
Town of Voluntown Burn Ban Ended
UPDATE 11/19/24: Governor Lamont has declared December 2 to be the end of the burn ban. Since the Town of Voluntown’s burn ban coincides with the State Emergency Declaration, our burn ban will end on December 2 as well.
Voluntown Angel Tree
The Voluntown Angel Tree is up and ready for gift angels!
Last year all of the people on our tags were provided gifts from our amazing giving angel residents. 
Stop by during Town Hall hours (Monday to Thursday 9-4pm with Tuesday evening hours 5-7pm) and grab the bottom part of a tag. Leave the top part on the tree. Giving angels can purchase one or all of the suggested items on a tag. Please return the items UNWRAPPED by December 19th. Items can be placed under the tree with the bottom tag attached, and gift cards can be given to the Town Clerk.
Thank you!!
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.
