A to Z Town GuideRoxbury, CT
The services listed below are available within the Town of Roxbury. If you would like to find out information on a specific service, please call the number and speak to the contact person listed. If there are any questions regarding this, please e-mail the Town of Roxbury at bhenry@roxburyct.com or by calling the First Selectman's office at 860-354-9938. The following numbers have area code 860 unless otherwise indicated. The following addresses and P.O. Boxes are in Roxbury, CT 06783.
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AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION
The Town of Roxbury is responsible for the registration of all aircraft. For more information: Kimberlee Baron - Municipal Aircraft Agent, P. O. Box 203, 355-4450.
AMBULANCE
The Roxbury Ambulance Association provides residents with emergency ambulance service. The volunteers are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. For more information: Bernie Meehan - Chief, P. O. Box 94, 350-3228.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
The Animal Control Officer and Assistant Animal Control Officer are responsible for answering to resident complaints of activity regarding animals. For more information: 354-2138
BOOTH FREE SCHOOL
The school contains grades from Kindergarten through grade 5. Goals include increasing parent involvement and use of local resources to enhance and enrich school programs. Teachers, volunteers, and an active P. T. O. along with the children are continuously learning and therefore communicating to develop a strong curriculum and promote appropriate behavior and appropriate interpersonal relations. For more information: Cathy Colella - Principal, Booth Free School, 14 South Street, 354-9391.
BOY SCOUT TROOP
For more information: Andy Engel, 354-4144.
BROWNIES (GIRL SCOUT TROOP)
For more information: Girl Scouts of America, 1-800-922-2770; or Judy Doran, 354-0209.
BUILDING OFFICIAL
The Building Official is responsible for inspections of new homes, additions, decks, pools, garages, dormers, porch repair, green houses, and sun rooms among others. For more information: John Blaney, Building Department, P. O. Box 203, 355-2948.
BULKY WASTE AND RECYCLING
The Town of Roxbury has a bulky waste site Transfer Station located on Lower County Road. To gain access to the Transfer Station you must obtain a public access sticker at the Selectmen's Office. The sticker allows you to bring specific bulky waste and recyclables to the Transfer Station. Recycling is mandatory. For more information: Contact Selectmen's Office, 354-9938
BURNING PERMITS
Residents may obtain a burning permit at the Selectmen's Office. The permit is an application for permission to burn. For more information: Selectmen's Office, P. O. Box 203, 354-9938.
CALL BEFORE YOU DIG
Before street cuts or utility crossings begin, residents are required to obtain a permit in the Selectmen's Office and notify "Call Before You Dig" two days in advance. For more information: Selectmen's Office, P. O. Box 203, 354-9938; or 1-800-922-4455.
CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
For more information: Cemetery Association or Dudley Diebold - President, 354-1964
CHRIST CHURCH - EPISCOPAL
For more information: Rev. John Miller - Rector, 354-4113
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
The Roxbury Congregational Church. For information: Reverend David Peters - Minister, 355-1978
CUB SCOUT PACK
Scouting program for boys in the 1st grade through the 5th grade under the age of 11. Pinewood derby, day outings, and monthly pack meetings highlight the program. For more information: Len Maceli.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
An Emergency Preparedness team is set up for crises and special needs that may arise. For more information: Selectmen's Office, P.O. Box 203, 354-9938; or Bernie Meehan - Emergency Preparedness Director, (203) 948-2561.
ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Energy assistance is available for seniors and the needy through the Municipal Agent for the Elderly. For more information: Alice Griffin, (860) 210-0056
FIRE DEPARTMENT (VOLUNTEER)
The Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department provides fire and rescue services for the town. Calls are responded to for various cases such as the following: automatic alarms, downed or burning power lines, structure including chimney fires, furnace fires, propane leakage, gasoline leakage from vehicles, accidents, transformer fires, and unknown smoke sources, etc. As always in the event of any emergency, PLEASE DIAL 911! For more information, or if you would like to join, call: Tim Ring - Chief. P. O. Box 203, 203-948-2565.
FIRE MARSHAL
The Fire Marshal investigates fires and explosions and administers and enforces state fire codes for fire protection and prevention. Permit applications are available at the Fire Marshal's Office. For more information: James Pierpont - Fire Marshal, P. O. Box 203, 355-2985.
GARDEN CLUB
The Roxbury-Bridgewater Garden Club. For more information: Sharon Faanes - President at 355-8475.
HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL DAY
The Town of Roxbury holds a Hazardous Waste Collection day once a year with the Town of Bridgewater, in Bridgewater. The collection is held in August or September. Roxbury Today will announce the date and particulars in the Fall issue. Electronics and mercury thermometers are accepted. For more information: Selectmen's Office, 354-9938.
HEALTH OFFICER
The local Health Officer enforces or assists in the enforcement of the Connecticut Public Health Code and the regulations that may be adapted by the Commissioner of Health Services. Duties include inspections at various stages of projects with regard to property, buildings, structures and site preparation, and the review of designs, maps, plans, and data that may be required before permit approval. He determines the validity of violations of the health code and follows the defined, legal procedures for compliance. The local Director of Health is Donna Culbert of the Newtown Health District - (203) 270-4291. For more information: Keith Vaughn, P. O. Box 203, 355-2985.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Roxbury Historical Society is the guardian of Roxbury's history. The Historical Society Barn is located on South Street behind the Old Town Hall. For more information: Janice Steers, President, 355-1893.
INLAND WETLANDS ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
The Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer reviews, evaluates, and coordinates activities to ensure timely review and processing of applications. He also conducts on-site inspections of wetlands and affected properties and detects and reports violations to the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission. For more information: James Peirpont, Land Use Office, P. O. Box 203, 355-2985.
JUDGE OF PROBATE
The Probate Court is part of the judicial branch of state government and is supported primarily by fees established by state statute. The Probate Court has expanded by state legislature to encompass a variety of matters including financial affairs, guardianships of mentally retarded persons, parental rights matters, adoptions, and guardianships and custody of minor children. Changes of name and passport applications are available through the Judge of Probate. For more information: Jeannette Puglio - Judge, 354-1184.
MINOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY
The Minor Memorial Library offers a collection of many books as well as video tapes, compact discs, periodicals and books on tape. Interesting craft and reading programs for children are provided. Every summer, The Friends of The Roxbury Library holds an annual book sale. For more information: Valerie Annis - Director, 23 South Street, 350-2181.
PARKING PERMITS (TOWN PARKS AND PONDS)
A public access and parking sticker may be obtained in the Selectmen's Office. you will need to show proof of residency and license. For more information: Selectmen's Office, P. O. Box 203, 354-9938.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
A Resident Trooper program and a part-time Constable force supplement the 24-hour coverage of Roxbury by the Connecticut State Police. Constables are certified professionals who respond to complaints, patrol neighborhoods, perform house watches for absent residents, check doors and windows of all municipal buildings and businesses in town and conduct traffic control and enforcement on a regular basis. For more information: Emergencies 911, non-emergencies 354-0089, Tfc. Frans Dielemans - Resident Trooper, P. O. Box 203.
POST OFFICE
The zip code is 06783. Nancy Schreiber, Postmaster - 26 North Street, 354-0591.
RECREATION COMMISSION
The Recreation Commission seeks to provide programs that meet the needs of all town residents, from preschoolers to adults. For more information: Lisa Easter - Chair, P. O. Box 203.
RECYCLING
After obtaining a public access sticker for your vehicle at the Selectmen's Office, residents may bring items to the Transfer Station on Lower County Road. Items that are recycled include glass containers (all colors and types), food and beverage containers, metal containers, plastic containers with a #1 (PETE) or #2 (HDPE), newspapers, inserts, magazines, catalogs, and corrugated cardboard. To get a program flyer, call the Selectman's Office, 354-9938.
REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH BOARD
The Regional Mental Health Board strives to increase public awareness of mental health issues and enlighten the public with regard to programs and treatment available to them. For more information: Selectmen's Office, P. O. Box 203, 354-9938.
REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #12
For more information: Bruce Storm, Superintendent, School Street, Washington Depot, 06793, 868-6100.
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS
The Registrars are responsible for keeping a list of all registered voters and registering residents to vote. They also handle change of address or change of party affiliation for those registered and are responsible for all proper procedures at elections. For more information: P. O. Box 203; Judy Doran - Democrat, 354-0209; Martha Munson - Republican, 354-2613.
ROAD REPAIR
Residents may call the Selectmen's Office (354-9938) to report town roads in need of repair. Repairs needed on state owned roads (Rtes. 67, 199, 317) may be called into the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (D. O. T.) in New Milford. Route 67 from 199 south, call D.O.T. Southbury. For more information: P. O. Box 203, Butch Finch - Road Foreman, 354-8343; D. O. T., 354-4253.
SANITARIAN
The Sanitarian investigates the design and installation of all water supply systems, sewage disposal systems, and drainage systems to assure compliance with Federal, State, and Town Sanitation. Health codes and regulations. For more information: Keith Vaughn, P. O. Box 203, 355-2985.
SELECTMEN'S OFFICE
In the Selectmen's Office, you may obtain burning permits, pistol permits, raffle permits, Town Hall and Pavilion rental applications, and Transfer Station and Park Stickers. You may also contact the office regarding complaints, report road problems, street light malfunctions, and town tree problems and interference. For more information: Selectmen's Office, P. O. Box 203, 354-9938.
SENIOR GROUPS
The Roxbury Senior Citizens meet at the Roxbury Community Senior Center at 7 South Street, in front of the Historical Society Barn. Hours are 10AM - 3PM, Monday - Friday. For more information: Alice Griffin, 7 South Street, (860)210-0056, or see the Seniors page of this website.
SHEPAUG VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH
Michael Phillips - Pastor, 210 -1127.
SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR
The Social Services Coordinator plans, administers and coordinates the town's social service operations subject to state regulations and various activities for the elderly. For more information: Alice Griffin, P. O. Box 203, 210-0056.
SNOW REMOVAL
Residents may call for snow removal problems or report conditions on town owned roads. For more information: Butch Finch - Road Foreman, 354-8343.
STREET LIGHTS
Malfunctioning street lights should be reported to the Selectmen's Office with the following specific information: Name of road, number of light pole, address nearest to the malfunctioning light, and the name of the nearest intersecting road. For more information: Selectmen's Office, P. O. Box 203, 354-9938.
ST. PATRICK ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Masses are held on Sunday at 8:30 AM. For more information: Reverend Thomas Bennett - Pastor, Washington Depot, 868-2600
SUPERINTENDENT OF REGIONAL DISTRICT #12
Oversees and administrates the regional school district of Roxbury, Bridgewater, and Washington. For more information: Bruce Storm, Superintendent, School Street, Washington Depot, 06793, 868-6100.
TAX COLLECTOR
The Tax Collector prepares tax bills from the Grand List furnished by the Assessor and directs the recording and collection of local property taxes and liens. For more information: Kim Pokrywka - Tax Collector, P. O. Box 153, 354-6484.
TOWN CLERK
The Town Clerk plans, administers, coordinates, and preserves official records of the town, supervises election processes, Vital Statistics, sale of various licenses, fees and permits, processes recording for Land Records, attends and records minutes of Town Meetings and assists the public with specialized and general information. For more information: Peter Hurlbut, P. O. Box 203, 354-3328.
TOWN HISTORIAN
The Town Historian provides a source of information for individuals or groups on the History of the Town of Roxbury. The Town Historian gathers local information and serves as a resource for those who seek this information. For more information: Timothy Beard, P.O. Box 203, 355-2100.
TOWN TREASURER
The Treasurer supervises and participates in cash management, collection and disbursement of town funds including the receiving, recording and depositing of money due the town, the disbursement of town funds and is responsible for the custody and reconciliation of bank balances. For more information: Kimberlee Baron - Treasurer, P. O. Box 203, 355-4450.
TREE WARDEN
The Tree Warden inspects town trees that are reported in need of work. For more information: P. O. Box 203, David Gardener 354-9938.
VISITING NURSES SERVICES, SOUTHBURY
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, NEW MILFORD
The visiting nurses of Southbury and New Milford strive to maintain quality provision of care.
Southbury: (203) 262-6500.
New Milford: (860)354-221
ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
The Zoning Enforcement Officer interprets, administers, and enforces the zoning regulations according to State Statutes and policies and procedures established by the Zoning Commission. For more information: James Pierpont, P. O. Box 203, 354-9612.
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