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Description of Services [Back to Top]
The Public Works Department is one of the most crucial departments in providing public services to our City residents and in maintaning our City's infrastructure. The Public Works Department consists of the Engineering and Administration Division, Streets and Parks Division, Building Maintenance Division, Fleet Maintenance Division and the daily operations of the Transfer Station. These Divisions work together under the leadership of the Public Works Director, and under the supervision of the City Engineer, and the Superintendent of Streets and Parks and the Supervisor of Building Maintenance and the Superintendent of Fleet Maintenance
Department Organization Chart [Back to Top]
Staff Directory [Back to Top]
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Phone
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Fax
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Ellison, Barry
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Director of Public Works
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(860) 823-3798
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(860) 823-3788
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McLaughlin, Patrick
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City Engineer
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(860) 823-3798
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(860) 823-3788
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| Hanlon, Teresa |
Civil Engineer,
Tree Warden |
(860) 823-3798
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(860) 823-3788
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| Laguerre, Jean-Paul |
Civil Engineer
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(860) 823-3798
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(860) 823-3788
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Cooper, Joe (Coop)
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Recycling Coordinator
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(860) 823-3798
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(860) 823-3788
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Cicarelli, Suzanne
Jakubielski, Deb
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Accounting Clerk
Accounting Clerk, Fleet
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(860) 823-3798
(860) 823-3794
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(860) 823-3788
(860) 823-3820
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Yeitz, Angelo, P
Redanz, Franz
Johnson, John
Sewart, Robert
Raymond, John
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Superintendent of Streets & Parks
Maintenance Supervisor Streets & Parks
Maintenance Supervisor
Streets & Parks
Supervisor of Building & Grounds - City Hall
Superintendent of Fleet Maintenance
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(860) 823-3799
(860) 823-3799
(860) 823-3799
(860) 823-3728
(860) 823-3794
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(860) 823-3825
(860) 823-3825
(860) 823-3825
(860) 823-3825
(860) 823-3820
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Frequently Asked Questions [Back to Top]
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Question:
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| When are auctions held? |
IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE STATUTES 47a - 42c ALL BELONGINGS STORED AT PUBLIC WORKS STORAGE FACILITIES WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
CALL PUBLIC WORKS AT 823-3799 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING LOCATION AND CANCELLATIONS. PUBLIC WORKS WILL NOT PROVIDE ANY PRE-AUCTION INFORMATION ON AVAILABLE ITEMS. |
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| Where can I recycle cell phones and rechargeable batteries? |
Click here for flyer with locations of battery recycling program.
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| What are the bulky waste guidelines? |
THE TWICE YEARLY BULKY WASTE PICKUPS ARE SCHEDULED AT THE RESIDENTS’ CONVENIENCE. RESIDENTS SHOULD CALL THEIR TRASH HAULERS TO SCHEDULE PICKUPS.
CCD - FE CRANDALL INC. - 860-536-8487
TCD - STERLING SUPERIOR SERVICES - 860-642-7351
Bulky Waste Guidelines
Household furniture (including mattresses) - Maximum of two (2) pieces per pick up; Wooden items i.e. chairs, bureaus, etc. can exceed limit of two (2) pieces.
Tires - Maximum of four (4) automobile and / or small pickup truck tires. They cannot be on the metal rims, no large truck tires.
White Goods - Two (2) appliances per pickup anything with freon i.e. refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, is subject to a $10.00 environmental charge per item. The refuse hauler will take note and you will be billed separately.
Metal - Maximum length of eight (8) feet; Maximum weight of fifty (50) lbs per each piece
Scrap Wood - A neat pile not to exceed four (4) feet wide, eight (8) feet long and three (3) feet high.
Construction debris, sheetrock, or roof shingles are not eligible for bulky waste pickup and should be either delivered directly to the Transfer Station or removed by a private contractor.
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What are the rental fees for the city parks?
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Wedding Ceremonies that are booked for Mohegan Park Rose Garden, Park Center or Howard Brown Park will be charged the following fee: Weddings (1 hour allotted) $60.00
The fees for the Lakeside and Group pavilions are as follows. Daily rentals are from 11 am until Sundown
Group Pavilion $150.00
Lakeside Pavilion $150.00 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011
PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT NON-NORWICH RESIDENTS WILL BE CHARGED $200.00 FOR RENTAL OF EITHER PAVILION EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011.
Please note that at the Lakeside Pavilion the grill inside is no longer operable. You make take your own gas grill. Cooking is only allowed outside on the deck. Please call Public Works with any questions.
Rental permits can be obtained at the Public Works Department, 50 Clinton Avenue (860) 823-3798 after January 1 of the upcoming year. The pavilions are rented from April through the end of September. Payment for any of the above Fees must be made with exact cash amount or a check made payable to "City of Norwich".
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| What is the sidewalk incentive program? |
SIDEWALK INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
The City of Norwich offers two sidewalk programs to property owners wishing to install new sidewalks or to repair damaged sidewalks.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SIDEWALK PROGRAM
The City contracts for the installation of concrete sidewalk and granite curbing.
The City pays for the granite curbing. The owner pays for the sidewalk over a ten-year period at no interest. A lien is placed on the property until the payment is made in full.
CURBING REIMBURSEMENT SIDEWALK PROGRAM
The property owner retains a contractor to install sidewalk and granite curbing. The property owner is responsible to pay the contractor directly for the sidewalk. The City pays the contractor $21.50 per foot for granite curbing.
If you are interested in either of the two programs, please contact Public Works at 823-3798 and a cost estimate and application will be mailed to you. |
| What are my responsibilities for snow, ice and sleet removal? |
Residents and property owners are reminded that Norwich Code of Ordinances requires property owners to maintain sidewalks in front or on the side of their property. "The owner, occupant or any person having the care of any building or lot of land bordering any street, square, or public place in the city where there is a sidewalk shall cause to be removed therefrom all snow and sleet within twelve (12) hours after the same shall have fallen, been deposited or found, or within six (6) hours after sunrise when the same shall have occured in the nighttime."
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| What are the current transfer station fees? |
Please click here
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| Who performs the refuse and bulky waste services? |
PLEASE NOTE: ALL TRASH PAILS CANNOT EXCEED 50 GALLONS OR 50 LBS IN WEIGHT. CONTAINERS MUST BE COVERED TO PREVENT RAIN FROM FILLING CANS CAUSING EXCESS WEIGHT. OVERWEIGHT CONTAINERS WILL BE TAGGED WITH AN EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THEY ARE BEING LEFT BEHIND.
BOTH TRASH COMPANIES OFFER BACKYARD ROLL-OUT SERVICE FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF $60/PER YEAR. PLEASE CONTACT PUBLIC WORKS TO INITIATE THIS SERVICE.
THE CONTRACTORS FOR THESE SERVICES ARE:
STERLING SUPERIOR SERVICES, Town (TCD): 642-7351
F.E. CRANDALL INC., City (CCD): 536-8487
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| Where can I dispose of paints? |
Residents can dispose of latex paint in their normal trash AFTER THE PAINT HAS BEEN DRIED COMPLETELY. You can use kitty litter, speedy dry, rags or leave the covers off to let the paint dry.
Oil based paint is considered hazardous waste. These paints need to be taken to one of the annual household hazardous waste collection days.
If your can is rusted and unidentifiable please take these cans to the hazardous waste collection to be properly disposed of.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection flyer will be posted on the Public Works website as soon as we receive it. *Please note that Norwich Public Works only sponsers this event. We participate with other towns with this program and it is the responsibility of SCRRRA to organize times and dates in which the program runs.
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What are the rules for maintenance of shrubs, trees and bushes on my property?
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Residents and property owners are reminded that the Norwich Code of Ordinances requires property owners to maintain sidewalks in front on on the side of their property. Overgrown tree limbs, shrubs and bushes that block the passage on sidewalks or city streets are violations of the code. If property owners fail to maintain trees or shrubs on their property, the Department of Public Works will take action to trim or remove vegetation at the property owner's expense. With the school year about to begin, it is important to ensure the City's sidewalks are free of obstructions to children on their way to school. Your cooperation is appreciated.
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| What is the brush pickup schedule for 2012? |
2012 SPRING BRUSH PICKUP SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED AT A LATER DATE
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What is the bagged leaf pickup schedule for 2012?
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2012 FALL LEAF PICKUP SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED AT A LATER DATE
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Forms and Documents [Back to Top]
Useful Internet Resources [Back to Top]
None at this time
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