State Energy Assistance Available
2024-01-10 - 2024-02-29
Operation Fuel’s energy assistance program is now accepting applications for the winter/spring 2024 season. Eligible CT residents can apply for energy assistance (gas, electric, oil, or other deliverable fuel) and may receive a one-time grant of up to $500.00 to help with energy bills.
For more information or to apply, please visit operationfuel.org/gethelp.

Notice of Republican Caucus January 15, 2024
2024-01-15 07:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
NOTICE OF REPUBLICAN CAUCUS
To enrolled members of the Republican Party in the town of Union CT:
Pursuant to the rules of the Republican Party and state election laws, you are hereby notified that a caucus will be held on Monday, January 15, 2024 at 7:30 PM at Union town hall, 1043 Buckley Highway. Purpose of caucus is to endorse candidates for the Republican Town Committee.

Legal Notice: Republican Town Committee Caucus
2024-01-17 - 2024-01-31
TOWN OF UNION
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
LEGAL NOTICE
A certified list of 8 Republican party-endorsed candidates for the town of Union for election as Members of the Republican Town Committee At-Large is on file in my office at 1043 Buckley Hwy. Union, Connecticut and copies are available for public distribution. The number of Town committee Members to be elected, under party rules, is 15.
A Primary will be held March 5, 2024, if 4 candidacies (which is at least 25% of the number of town committee members to be elected by such party in the municipality) are filed in accordance with §§9-382 to 9-450, inclusive, of the General Statutes, by persons other than party-endorsed candidates, not later than 4:00 p.m. of January 31, 2024, provided the number of such candidacies plus the number of endorsed candidates, exceeds the number of town committee members to be elected. (If the number of opposing candidacies filed is reduced to less than such 25%, no primary will be held.) Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing opposing candidacies, may be obtained from Erick Ponkala, Republican Registrar of Voters, 1043 Buckley Hwy. Union, CT 06076
Dated at Union CT
January 17, 2024
Heidi Bradrick
Municipal Clerk of Union

Legal Notice: Democrat Town Committee Caucus
2024-01-17 - 2024-01-31
TOWN OF UNION
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
LEGAL NOTICE
A certified list of 7 Democratic party-endorsed candidates for the town of Union for election as Members of the Democratic Town Committee At-Large is on file in my office at 1043 Buckley Hwy. Union, Connecticut and copies are available for public distribution. The number of Town committee Members to be elected, under party rules, is 11.
A Primary will be held March 5, 2024, if 3 candidacies (which is at least 25% of the number of town committee members to be elected by such party in the municipality) are filed in accordance with §§9-382 to 9-450, inclusive, of the General Statutes, by persons other than party-endorsed candidates, not later than 4:00 p.m. of January 31, 2024, provided the number of such candidacies plus the number of endorsed candidates, exceeds the number of town committee members to be elected. (If the number of opposing candidacies filed is reduced to less than such 25%, no primary will be held.) Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing opposing candidacies, may be obtained from Erick Ponkala Registrar of Voters, 1043 Buckley Hwy. Union, CT 06076
Dated at Union CT
January 17, 2024
Heidi Bradrick
Municipal Clerk of Union

FREE Deterra Pill Disposal Pouches at the Transfer Station Saturday, February 10, 2024 9am-12noon
2024-02-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Transfer Station, 1024 Buckley Hwy, Union, CT, 06076, United States
At the Transfer Station
February 10th
9:00am-12:00pm
Distributing free Deterra pill disposal pouches
Check this for more information-Deterra pouches, which can dispose of up to 90 pills each once water is added, https://deterrasystem.com/products-for-personal-use/.

High School Tours/Presentations
2024-03-05 - 2024-04-04
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High School Tours/Presentations
Dear Union School Community,
At our recent Ad Hoc Committee meeting focusing on future high school options, the committee reviewed potential future options and discussed the possibility of visiting each of the schools. As a result, the following presentations and tours have been set up for the coming weeks. These are open to any interested parents, students and community members. If you plan on attending any/all of them, please let me know via email by March 8th. Start time will be 6:00pm at the addresses below for each school.
Tuesday, March 19th, Woodstock Academy (57 Academy Rd, Woodstock)
Monday, March 25th, Tolland High School (1 Eagle Hill, Tolland)
Thursday, April 4th, EO Smith (1235 Storrs Rd, Storrs)
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mr. J.
sjackopsic@unionschool.net
860-684-3146, ext. 105
Steven J. Jackopsic
Union School District Superintendent
Union School Principal
18 Kinney Hollow Rd.
Union, CT 06076
860-684-3146 (ext. 105)

Town Clerk Legal Notice Presidential Preference Primary
2024-03-12 - 2024-04-02
Legal Notice
Town of Union
Notice is hereby given that a Presidential Preference Primary of the Republican and Democratic Parties will begin with early voting on March 26, 2024, through March 2, 2024, and March 30, 2024, with the primary being held on April 2, 2024, in each town.
Notice is also hereby given that the following are the names of the candidates (including the category “Uncommitted”) which are to appear on the ballot at said primary in the manner and in the order in which such names and category are herein listed, under the office designation “Nomination for President of the United States”, together with the addresses of such candidates:
Democrats Republicans
Name and Address: Name and Address:
Marianne Williamson, Washington, D.C. Ron DeSantis, Tallahassee, FL
Dean Phillips, Excelsior, MN. Nikki Haley, Daniel Island, SC.
Cenk Uygur, Los Angeles, CA Donald J. Trump, Arlington, VA.
Joe Biden, Philadelphia, PA Ryan Binkley, McKinney, TX.
Uncommitted Uncommitted
Dated at Hartford, Connecticut, this 1st Day of March, 2024.
Stephanie Thomas
Secretary of the State
The foregoing is a copy of the notice that I have received from the Office of the Secretary of the State in accordance with Secs. 9-433 and 9-471 of the General Statutes. As provided, such primary will begin with early voting on March 26, 2024, through March 28, 2024, and March 30, 2024, and the primary will be held on April 2, 2024. The hours of voting during early voting and at said primary and the location of the polls will be as follows:
Hours of Voting:
March 26, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m.
March 27, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m,
March 28, 2024 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.
March 30, 2024 – 10:00a.m to 6:00p.m.
Primary Day – 6:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.
Location of Polling Place
Union Town Hall – Lower Level
1043 Buckley Hwy
Union CT 06076
Dated at Union, Connecticut, this 12th day of March, 2024.
Heidi Bradrick, Town Clerk Town of Union

Connecticut Department of Transportation Virtual Public Information Meeting, March 13, 6:30PM
2024-03-13 18:30 - 20:30
Public Invited to Informational Meeting Regarding the Replacement of Bridge No. 00848 Carrying Route 89 over I-84 in Ashford and Union

CTDOT is holding a virtual public information meeting on March 13, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the replacement of Bridge No. 00848 carrying Route 89 over Interstate 84 on March 13, 2024, at 6:30 pm.
The virtual public information meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. The meeting will take place on Zoom, and registration is required. A question and answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation, which will be recorded. For instructions on accessing the meeting and ways to provide comments and ask questions, please visit http://portal.ct.gov/DOTUnion145-106
“The bridge, originally constructed in 1958, has reached the end of its useful design life. The project will replace the bridge with a new structure and greater vertical clearance to accommodate safe travel for all roadway users,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Francisco Fadul. “We encourage the public to attend this meeting to share their feedback with the CTDOT project team to incorporate into the design.”
Right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed project are not anticipated.
Construction is anticipated to begin fall 2025 based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights of way, and approval of permit(s). The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $11.5 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 816 3839 4637. Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Individuals with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Francisco Fadul at Francisco.Fadul@ct.gov or (860) 594-2078.
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.
This meeting will also be livestreamed on the CTDOT YouTube channel; no registration is required. Non-English language closed captioning will be available on Zoom and YouTube. The recording will also be posted immediately following the meeting in the list of CTDOT virtual public meetings at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive.
Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please submit comments and questions by March 27, 2024, to DOTProject0145-0106@ct.gov, 860-594-2020, or Francisco Fadul atFrancisco.Fadul@ct.gov or 860) 594-2078. Please reference State Project No. 0145-0106 in the email or voicemail.
Grayson A. Wright
Transportation Planner 2
Intergovernmental Affairs Unit
Bureau of Policy & Planning
Connecticut Department of Transportation
2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131-7546
Office: (860) 594-2154
Cell: (860) 416-5159 (6:30am-3:00pm)
Email: grayson.wright@ct.gov

Board of Education Special Meeting April 2, 2024 6:30PM
2024-04-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Union School, 18 Kinney Hollow Road, Union, CT, 06076, United States
Union Board of Education
Special Meeting
Union, CT 06076
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 6:30pm
Union School Library
Agenda

Call To Order
24-25 Spending Plan

Legal Notice: P&Z Public Hearing May 1, 7:30 PM Special Permit Application
2024-05-01 19:30 - 20:30
LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF UNION CT
The Town of Union Planning and Zoning/Inland Wetland Commission will hold a Public Hearing on May 1, 2024 at 7:30 pm at the Union Town Hall Lower Level, 1043 Buckley Highway, to discuss the Special Permit Application of PCamp Holdings, LLC, for the removal of sand and gravel from a 3 acre area located on property at 154 Cemetery Road.
Interested parties will be heard.
The application is available for review at the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours.
Lee Fitzgerald, Chairperson P&Z

DEEP Public Hearing regarding Inland Sport Fishing Regulations Amendment May 8, 7 PM Zoom
2024-05-08 19:00 - 20:30
Notice of Public Hearing

The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection has given notice of her intention to amend various Inland Sport Fishing regulations. One public hearing has been scheduled to obtain public comment to determine whether to adopt the proposed regulations or to adjust the measures. This hearing will be held via Zoom, an online internet meeting platform. All interested persons are invited to express their views on the proposed regulations at the following public hearing:
Date: May 8, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: To register and receive a meeting invitation, go to:
https://ctdeep.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcO2ppzsiGdy5m_DVD003YQ-KKDwcF1pm
The proposed regulations, statement of purpose, a small business impact statement and a fiscal note indicating no additional expense to the state or municipal governments to implement these proposed regulations are posted and available for download (pdf) on the eRegulations system (https://eregulations.ct.gov/eRegsPortal/). Additionally, they are posted on the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Fisheries Division webpage (https://portal.ct.gov/DEEPFishing).
Copies of the proposed regulations, statement of purpose, small business impact statement and fiscal note are also available by contacting the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Fisheries Division by phone (860-424-3474) or by email (deep.inland.fisheries@ct.gov).
Interested persons may also choose to present their views regarding the proposed regulations in writing during the public comment period. Written comments should be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on May 31, 2024. Based on public comment, the proposed regulations may be adjusted to meet the objective of the proposal. Comments may be submitted using one of the following methods:

Online via the eRegulations system (https://eregulations.ct.gov/eRegsPortal/) on the Secretary of State’s website. Go to “Open for Public comment”, select this regulation and follow instructions for submitting comments.
By email to william.foreman@ct.gov.
By mail or delivery service to Bill Foreman at the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Fisheries Division, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT, 06106-5127.

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request an accommodation contact us at (860) 418-5910 or deep.accommodations@ct.gov

Proposed 2024-2025 Budget Passed at Town Meeting May 13, 2024
2024-06-18 | Community Room Town Hall, 1043 Buckley Highway, Union, CT, 06076, United States
Town Meeting Minutes 5-13-2024
2024-2025 Town of Union Budget
2022-2023 Annual Town Report

Coffee, Conversation & Connection Wednesday, June 19, 2024 10am-12noon
2024-06-19 10:00 - 12:00
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2024
10am – 12noon
Community Room at the Town Hall
1043 Buckley Highway
Come and enjoy free coffee and refreshments
Free potted plant for all attendees!
Bring your ideas to discuss talks and events you are interested in and ways we can assist our Town of Union seniors.
There will be a brief Fall Risk Prevention presentation and Blood Pressure Clinic available
Please Join Us!
Sponsored by the Town of Union Committee on Aging
Contact us at : (860)684-3812
Email: unionadmin@unionconnecticut.org

55+ Club Barbeque Lunch & Bingo July 3, 2024
2024-07-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Community Room Town Hall, 1043 Buckley Highway, Union, CT, 06076, United States
Wednesday, July 3, 11am – 1pm
Union Town Hall Community Room, Lower Level
Barbeque Lunch and Bingo
55+ Club Gathering~ ALL ARE INVITED!
The 55+ Club meets the 1st Wednesday of each month.
Please feel free to share any ideas for future meetings or consider volunteering to serve on a committee to plan outings or events of interest to you!
Becky Wentworth
Email: redhenbec13@yahoo.com
Cell: (860)420-8015

Town Meeting Warning for July 8, 2024, 7:30 PM
2024-07-08 19:30 - 20:00 | Community Room Town Hall, 1043 Buckley Highway, Union, CT, 06076, United States
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A TOWN MEETING OF THE ELECTORS AND CITIZENS QUALIFIED TO VOTE IN TOWN MEETINGS OF THE TOWN OF UNION, CONNECTICUT will be held in the Town Room at the Union Town Hall, 1043 Buckley Highway, Union, Connecticut on July 8, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss and vote (by paper ballot) on the following items:

Shall the Town of Union vote to approve the Transfer of $70,850.00 from the General Fund into Capital Improvements account, to be used for the Town’s Municipal Match for STEAP award 0145-0108.

Dated at Union, Connecticut June 20, 2024.
Board of Selectmen
David D. Eaton
John Murdock Jr.
David M. Heck

55+ CLUB CCC Museum & Four Seasons Luncheon at Sun Valley Wed, August 7
2024-08-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Community Room Town Hall, 1043 Buckley Highway, Union, CT, 06076, United States
JOIN THE 55+ CLUB trip to the
Civilian Conservation Corps Museum In Stafford

Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Meet at the Community Room parking lot at 11:00AM to take the bus.
There is no cost for the bus or the museum.
Lunch following at the Four Seasons By the Lake at Sun Valley in Stafford.
Please rsvp to Becky Wentworth, (860)420-8015 or redhenbec13@yahoo.com

Town Clerk Legal Notice Republican Primary August 13, 2024
2024-08-13
TOWN OF UNION – NOTICE OF REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
Notice is hereby given that a Primary of the Republican Party will be held in the Town of Union on August 13, 2024, for nomination to United State Senator, together with the street address of said candidate. The party-endorsed candidate is indicated by an asterisk. Additionally, the following are the names of all other candidates who have filed their certificates of eligibility and consent to primary or have satisfied the primary petitioning requirements in conformity with the General Statutes as candidates for nomination to United States Senator, together with the street addresses of said candidates.
United States Senator
*Gerry Smith, 163 Laskey Rd., Beacon Falls, CT 06403
Matthew M. Corey, Center St., Manchester, CT 06040
Dated at Hartford, CT this 21st day of June, 2024. Stephanie Thomas, Secretary of the State
The foregoing is a copy of the notice which I have received from the Office of the secretary of the State, in accordance with Section 9-433 of the general statutes. As provided such primary will begin with early voting on August 5, 2024 through August 11, 2024, and the primary of the Republican party for nomination to United States Senate will be held on August 13, 2024. The hours of voting during early voting and at said primary and the location of the polls is as follows:
LOCATION OF VOTING: Town Hall, Lower Level, 1043 Buckley Hwy. Union CT 06076
EARLY VOTING _ HOURS OF VOTING
August 5, 2024 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
August 6, 2024 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
August 7, 2024 10:00 as to 6:00 pm
August 8, 2024 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
August 9, 2024 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
August 10, 2024 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
August 11, 2024 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
HOURS OF VOTING AT THE POLLS: 6:00 A.M TO 8:00 P.M.

Absentee ballots are available at the Town Clerk’s Office.
Dated at Union CT June 25, 2024 Heidi Bradrick, Town Clerk

OLD HOME DAY! 8/17/24
2024-08-17 | Town Green Old Town Road, Union, CT
Download / View Flyer

Old Home Day Book Sale 8/17/24
2024-08-17 | Union Free Public Library, 979 Buckley Highway, Union, 06076

Old Home Day Kids! 8/17/24
2024-08-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Town Green Old Town Road, Union, CT

Old Home Day Dance 8/17/24 6-9pm
2024-08-17 18:00 - 21:00 | The Grove, 19 Kinney Hollow Rd, Union, CT, 06076, United States

Soaring Over The Last Green Valley: The Return of the Bald Eagle, August 21, 10am
2024-08-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Community Room Town Hall, 1043 Buckley Highway, Union, CT, 06076, United States
Town Hall Community Room
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
10AM – 12NOON
The Last Green Valley Program
Soaring Over The Last Green Valley: The Return of Bald Eagles
With abundant rivers, lakes and ponds The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor has perfect habitat for bald eagles – our national symbol. Over the past decade eagles have been returning to the region and nesting along our rivers and lakes. This program tells the history of bald eagles in the country and describes the unique characteristics of these amazing birds. Information will be provided on TLGV’s role assisting the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to monitor bald eagle nests and statewide midwinter eagle survey.
This Coffee & Conversation Hour is hosted by the Town of Union Committee on Aging

Stories of Union ~ Join us! Coffee, Conversation & Connection WED, SEPT 18, 10am-12noon
2024-09-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Community Room Town Hall, 1043 Buckley Highway, Union, CT, 06076, United States
CELEBRATING UNION’S HISTORY
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
10:00am – 12noon

Featuring historical videos and stories of Union
Please join us ~ Share your Union stories and/or photos!
If you’d like to share any slide photos, a projector can be provided. Please call or email Karen at (860)684-3812 or unionadmin@unionconnecticut.org.

Shred Event Saturday September 21, 2024
2024-09-21 09:00 | Transfer Station, 1024 Buckley Hwy, Union, CT, 06076, United States
FREE Shred Event, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
at the Transfer Station, 9am-12noon
Staples, paperclips, binder clips, rubber bands, spiral notebooks, plastic notebooks, handing file folders, accordion files, etc. can all be mixed in with the documents and shredded.
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Snow Removal Bid Packet for the Town of Union
2024-09-25 - 2024-10-31
Click here to download Snow Removal Bid Packet

Legal Notice November 5 ELECTION
2024-10-02 - 2024-11-05
TOWN OF UNION
NOVEMBER 5, 2024, STATE ELECTION
The Electors of the Town of Union are hereby warned to meet at their respective polling place in said town of Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the following purposes:
I. To cast their votes for Presidential and Vice-Presidential electors, United States Senator, Representative in Congress, State Senator and State Representative.
II. To vote on the following question for the approval or disapproval of a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Connecticut, a vote of “YES” being a vote for approval, and a vote of “NO” being a vote for disapproval:

Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to allow each voter to vote by absentee ballot?

The full text of such proposed question with explanatory text, printed in accordance with Sec. §2-30a of the General statutes, is available at the Town Clerk’s Office for public distribution.
The vote on the proposed question is taken pursuant to the Constitution of Connecticut.
Said Election will begin with early voting on October 21, 2024 through November 3, 2024, and the election will be held on November 5, 2024.
The hours of voting during early voting and at said election and the location of the polls is as follows:
LOCATION OF VOTING: Town Hall, Lower Level, 1043 Buckley Hwy. Union CT 06076
EARLY VOTING _ HOURS OF VOTING
October 21 – 28 & 30, 2024 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
October 29 & 31, 2024 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
November 1 – 3, 2024 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
HOURS OF VOTING AT THE POLLS: NOVEMBER 5, 2024 6:00 A.M TO 8:00 P.M.

Absentee ballots are available at the Town Clerk’s Office.
Dated at Union CT October 6, 2024 Heidi Bradrick, Town Clerk

Coffee & Conversation: Attracting Birds to Your Property WED OCT. 16 10am-12noon
2024-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Community Room Town Hall, 1043 Buckley Highway, Union, CT, 06076, United States
Join us – Wednesday, October 16, 2024
10am – 12noon
Town Hall Community Room

CT Audubon Society presents:
“Attracting Birds to Your Property”

Library Boo Bash October 26, 5:30-8:30 PM
2024-10-26 17:30 - 20:30

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Update and Hubsite
2024-11-01 - 2024-12-01
Click here to view the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Update and Hubsite

Treats for Troops Halloween Candy Collection until Nov. 20
2024-11-05 - 2024-11-20
