Did You Know?
The Town recently participated in the competitive grant program sponsored by the Connecticut Energy Finance & Investment Authority (CEFIA) to secure grant funding for a photovoltaic project on Town building(s). Concurrently, the Town also submitted proposals pursuant to the Zero Emission Renewable Energy Credit (ZREC) Reverse Auction program sponsored by the State. To date, three projects involving Town Hall, GHS and the Town’s Highway/Fleet Maintenance facility are approved through these competitive programs. Additional projects are pending. The estimated annual savings in electricity costs for the three projects approved to date totals $73,533 in year one. Savings will increase as the cost of electricity rises over coming years. Additional annual savings will be achieved, subject to approval of projects now pending and to be submitted through the next competitive process during fall 2012. There is no capital or ongoing costs to the Town for these projects.

Employment Opportunities

• Assistant Swim Coach (Parks and Recreation)
• Life Guards (Parks and Recreation)
• Swim Instructors (Parks and Recreation)
• Musical Conductor (for Youth and Family Services fall production of "Grease")

For job descriptions and applications, visit the Town web site at www.glastonbury-ct.gov, the Town Hall Customer Service Center or call 860-652-7710.

Glastonbury Police Department Survey
The Glastonbury Police Department is looking for feedback from the citizens that it serves. Surveys may be picked up and returned at the following locations: Glastonbury Police Department, Glastonbury Town Hall, Riverfront Community Center, Glastonbury Housing Authority, 25 Risley Road and Welles-Turner Memorial Library. Completed surveys may also be mailed to the Glastonbury Police Department, 2108 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033. Citizens may also take the survey online by visiting the Town web page: www.glastonbury-ct.gov and clicking on Departments, then Public Safety and then Police. The Police Department thanks you in advance for your cooperation.

The Wiz
August 3 and 4, 2012, Glastonbury High School Auditorium, 7 pm
Tickets: $10.00 per person, available at Youth and Family Services, 321 Hubbard Street, Glastonbury, CT, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-4 pm

Come and celebrate the 38th summer musical. For more information, call 860-652-7664.

Glastonbury Human Services Back-to-School Program
The Back-to-School Program provides school supplies to Glastonbury children whose families cannot afford to purchase the items required by the schools. 

We are asking for donations of new school supplies and new backpacks appropriate for kids entering K-12th grade. We are also asking for monetary donations to purchase specifically requested items or to have the ability to purchase supplies in bulk for more of a discount. 100% of the funds donated to this program go to Glastonbury children in need.

School supplies, backpacks (new only please) or check (payable to "Town of Glastonbury" with "Back-to-School" in note section of check) may be brought to the Riverfront Community Center. Checks may also be mailed to Riverfront Community Center, 300 Welles Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033. Donations are needed by Friday, August 10, 2012. Any questions, please contact Katie at 860-652-7640.

Party Primaries
Democratic and Republican primaries for state and national offices will be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 6 am-8 pm at the following polling places:

East of the River Reads
Join family and friends in Andover, Bolton, Colchester, Glastonbury, Hebron, Manchester, Marlborough, Portland and Tolland, and read The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan. Copies of the book are available at Welles-Turner Memorial Library. Ms. Rogan will visit in October.

Friends of the Welles-Turner Memorial Library Used Book Sale
Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 9 am-5 pm, front lawn of the library. In case of rain, the sale will be held in the lower-level parking deck at TD Bank.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 8 am-1 pm, Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 263 Olcott Street, Manchester, CT

Bring a driver’s license, tax bill or car registration to prove residency.

An opportunity to safely dispose of oil and lead-based paint, stains, acids, automotive fluids, insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers, chemicals, household cleaning products, fluorescent light bulbs and other hazardous materials that may have accumulated around the house.

Do not bring latex paint, waste oil or antifreeze – they are not hazardous waste. Waste oil and antifreeze are accepted at the Transfer Station Recycling Facility. Latex paint should be dried out and then disposed of with regular refuse.

For a complete listing of Town Meetings and Calendar of Events, visit:

http://www.glastonbury-ct.gov/index.aspx?page=18&returnURL=%2findex.aspx.

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http://www.glastonbury-ct.gov/index.aspx?page=17.