Just a reminder that there will be a electronics collection at the Torrington Water Pollution Control Plant on Bogue Road, Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Household Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday, June 9, 9 a.m. to noon at the Public Works Garage in Falls Village. In order to participate, you must sign up at the Selectmen’s Office. Either stop in or call 542-5829 for further information.

It’s the beginning of summer and June is the month to get your permits for the Transfer Station, Tobey Pond and to get your dog licenses from the Town Clerk. It’s $25.00 per vehicle for a Transfer Station Permit. For Tobey Pond the permit fees are $35.00 per vehicle, $15.00 if you are 65 or older and $50.00 for Inns/B&B’s and Religious Organizations. The rules and regulations for Tobey Pond and the Transfer Station will be given to you when you get your permit. Make sure that when you get your dog license, you have your current rabies certificate and documentation if your pet has been altered.

President Bush declared the counties of Litchfield and Fairfield disaster areas on May 11. The Town will be assigned a FEMA Public Assistance Coordinator at which time several meetings and site visits will be held to determine exactly what the government will pay to restore and repair our damaged roads and culverts.

If you haven’t noticed, there are street lights on Route 44 at the intersection of Ashpohtag Road. The state is replacing the bridge, so please drive carefully as you approach the construction.