The Voluntown YSB/LCP Advisory Board is seeking new members. Community members who are interested can contact the Board Secretary, Adam Burrows, at The Superintendent’s Office 860-376-9167. For more information on the Youth Service Bureau/Local Prevention Council Advisory Board, visit their webpage; https://www.voluntownct.org/youth_service_bureau
Board of Selectmen Set FY22 Mill Rate
The Board of Selectmen, at the June 8th BOS meeting, set the Mill Rate at 28.08. This is a DECREASE of 1.13 Mills.
The FY22 Town of Voluntown Revenue Budget can be viewed here.
TOWN HALL DROPBOX
The book return slot at the Voluntown Public Library is no longer being used as the Town Hall dropbox. We had a dropbox installed by the Town Hall front door (the door located on Main St.) that is to be used now.
NEW—> View Your Tax Bills Online
All Voluntown tax bills can now be viewed and printed from online. The link to the web page can be found on the town website home page (see image below) and on the Tax Collector’s web page. This is our first step in our goal for online tax bill paying.
Excessive Heat Precautions
Call 2-1-1 for a list of cooling centers.
Heat stroke is an Emergency! In cases of heat stroke, call 911.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: An Excessive Heat Watch means that combination of heat and humidity could create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are possible.
- Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside.
- When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
- Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
- Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at increased risk.
- Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoors.
- Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning.
- Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors.
- Reduce risk during outdoor work- the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments.
- Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
More info:
- Extreme Hot Weather- Click for information and cooling stations
Information from the Voluntown Substance Abuse Prevention Council: Change the Script
Change the Script is a statewide public awareness campaign to help communities deal with the prescription drug and opioids misuse crisis. It connects town leaders, healthcare professionals, treatment professionals and everyday people with the resources they need to face prescription opioid misuse – and write a new story about what we can accomplish when we all work toward a shared goal. For more information please visit drugfreect.org
