Town of Union, Connecticut | Established 1734

Old Home Day Dance 8/17/24 6-9pm
2024-08-17 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
Metal binders are really the only thing that cannot be mixed in with the documents and shredded.
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The following Guidelines for shredding are on the CT.gov website: https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/Common-Elements/Common-Elements/Guidelines-for-Shredding-and-Saving-Personal-Documents

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

2025 Transfer Station Permits Now Available
2024-12-03 08:00 - 2025-01-31 17:00 | Union Town Hall, 1043 Buckley Hwy, Union, CT, 06076, United States
Town of Union 2025 Transfer Station Permits are now available in the Selectman’s Office.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID VEHICLE REGISTRATION INDICATING A UNION ADDRESS, OR OWN REAL ESTATE IN THE TOWN OF UNION.
-PER TOWN OF UNION TRANSFER STATION RULES AND REGULATIONS SECTION 1B.
-ALSO, PER SECTION 2B, ALL TRASH BROUGHT TO THE TRANSFER STATION MUST BE GENERATED IN TOWN.
Contact Karen at (860)684-3812 or unionadmin@unionconnecticut.org for more information or to have the permits mailed to you if you are not available during business hours (Tues, Wed, Thurs 9am-12noon; Wed 1-3pm).
When requesting permits, indicate if renewing current vehicles. If adding new vehicles, please list the plate number, model and color in your request.

Library Presentation Wed, Jan. 15, 10am-12noon in Community Room ~ Sign up for access to free audio books & ebooks!
2024-12-04 - 2025-01-15
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
10am – 12noon
Community Room

Featuring Cailin Rae, Director of the Union Free Public Library

Bring your devices (phone, tablet, laptop) and sign up for free online ebooks and audio books!
Don’t have a library card? Sign up at this special Coffee & Conversation hour!
Sign up for HOME DELIVERY of your favorite titles!
Refreshments Provided.

Transfer Station CLOSED Wednesday, December 25 and January 1, 2025 Special Hours 12/26 5-8pm
2024-12-05 - 2025-01-01
THE TRANSFER STATION WILL BE CLOSED
ON CHRISTMAS, DEC. 25 AND JAN. 1, 2025

SPECIAL HOURS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 5-8 PM

Free Radon Test Kits available at NDDH
2025-01-31
Click here for more information from NDDH

Legal Notice Board of Assessment Appeals
2025-02-05 - 2025-03-15
The Town of Union CT Board of Assessment Appeals will meet, by appointment only, on March 7, 2025, March 14, 2025, and March 21, 2025 at 7:30PM and March 15, 2025 at 10:00AM, at the Union Town Hall to discuss and act upon any written appeals received.
Those wishing to appeal their real estate, motor vehicle or personal property tax assessments must submit a completed appeal application to the Assessor’s Office no later than February 20, 2025.
Failure to file a written request on a timely basis waives the right of the taxpayer to appear before the Board. Application forms are available in the Assessor’s Office.
David M. Heck
Chairman
Board of Assessment Appeals

Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary Talk ~ Feb 19, 10am
2025-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Community Room Town Hall, 1043 Buckley Highway, Union, CT, 06076, United States
Come hear Union resident and Land Steward for
Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, Ethan Smith,
discuss our special corner of New England.
Ethan has worked at Norcross for the past 15 years. He is responsible for maintaining, and has intimate knowledge of the sanctuaries 8000+ acres!
Ethan will share a little of Norcross history, current projects such as a prescribed fire on a parcel in Monson, invasive plant management, stream and wetlands connectivity, and the forest legacy and conservation easement programs. These programs are ways for landowners to retain ownership of their property while protecting woodlands from development
Please Join this Coffee~Conversation~Connection
Wednesday, February 19, 10am-12noon
Union Town Hall Community Room
Invite a Friend!

Yale Forest Invasive Species discussion on Wed. March 12, 6:00-7:30 PM in Comm. Rm. Registration Required
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Community Room Town Hall, 1043 Buckley Highway, Union, CT, 06076, United States
Invasive Species in Connecticut
A Quiet Corner Initiative Town Hall Event
Join the Yale Forests on March 12th from 6 – 7:30pm to learn about invasive species issues in our region. A panel of Connecticut experts will each offer a short presentation, followed by discussion and Q&A.
Event flyer below –
Click here to register!
This event will take place at the Union Town Hall Community Room:
1043 Buckley Highway, Union, CT 06076

March 13, 5:30 - 7:00 PM Town Hall Community Room with Senator Gordon and State Rep. Vail
2025-03-13 17:30 - 19:00

St. Patrick's Luncheon and Concert Wed. March 19 RSVP by March 14
2025-03-19 11:30 - 13:00
St. Patrick’s Luncheon and Concert
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
11:30am – 1:00pm
Town Hall Community Room
Corned beef dinner served

Enjoy the music of
The Strings Sisters
Please RSVP by March 14: Call (860)684-3812
click here to email RSVP

Paint Night Friday, March 21, 6:00 PM Sponsored by Union Free Public Library
2025-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Room Town Hall, 1043 Buckley Highway, Union, CT, 06076, United States

SWAP SHED at the Transfer Station reopening Saturday, March 29 Click here for drop off guidelines
2025-03-31 | Transfer Station, 1024 Buckley Hwy, Union, CT, 06076, United States
The Swap Shed will reopen on Saturday, March 29, 2024.
Please note:
ACCEPTABLE:

Household items
Yard items
Toys
Tools
Sports Equipment

Clean, working and in good condition with all parts.
Items in the Swap Shop carry no guarantee and will be taken at one’s own risk.

NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Soiled textiles
Overstuffed/upholstered furniture
Car seats
Mattresses
Clothing
Hazardous materials/chemicals
Food, beverages, cosmetics
Weapons
Moldy Items

Reminder: There is a book drop box and textile drop box located near the electronic and mattress containers.

Fire Service College Fair ~ Saturday, April 12, 9am-3pm In Windsor Locks
2025-04-12 09:00 - 15:00
College Fair Flyer 2025

Board of Finance 2025-2026 Budget Hearing Tuesday, April 15, 2025 7:00 PM
2025-04-15 19:00 | Community Room Town Hall, 1043 Buckley Highway, Union, CT, 06076, United States
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LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF UNION
The Board of Finance will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 pm at the Union Town Hall on April 15, 2025 for the purpose of soliciting input on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026.
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2023-2024 Town Report
Draft Proposed 2025-2026 Budget

Coffee & Conversation April 16, 10am-12noon "Wedding Season Share"
2025-04-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Community Room Town Hall, 1043 Buckley Highway, Union, CT, 06076, United States
Wednesday, April 16, Coffee & Conversation
10am-12noon in the Community Room
Due to a change in scheduled plans for this event, the Committee on Aging will be hosting a Wedding Season Share coffee & conversation.
Bring your wedding album, photos or stories to share. Enjoy some fun wedding trivia!
Cake & Punch to be served.

Town Clean Up April 26, 2025; Pick up bags & gloves at the Transfer Station April 19
2025-04-26
2nd Annual Union Cleanup Day!
April 26th 2025 (Saturday)
We live in a beautiful town that offers rivers, streams, ponds, forests, fields and all types of wildlife. Let’s continue to help keep it beautiful. Last year we successfully cleaned up our roadsides together and helped to make Union clean! We need your help again! Our goal is to have as many town citizens as possible to help us clean up a section of road. We hope that you will participate and encourage your friends and neighbors to join in.
How to Participate:
1). Choose an area that you are willing to take responsibility for cleaning.
2). Email a note to CleanUpUnionCT@gmail.com with the following information:
Your Name
The area you are cleaning up (name of the road, give intersections or house numbers at each of ends)
3). On April 19th we will be at a booth at the transfer station between 8-12 handing out bags, gloves, and if warranted, a reflective vest. You can sign up there as well and choose your area to be cleaned.
If you cannot get to the transfer station, you can also pick up Bags and Gloves at the Library or Town Hall during normal business hours a week before the cleanup day.
4). On April 26th perform the cleanup. If you come across anything on the road or public land that is too large for you to manage, please let us know via email and we will ask the town to deal with it. Once your garbage bag is filled, please tie it and leave it on the side of the road. Town employees will be picking up the bags on Monday. (Please don’t leave your personal trash! And NO BULKY items)
5). After the cleanup, please send any comments, reports or photos that you want to share to CleanUpUnionCT@gmail.com . These photos will be published on the town website.
Thank you for participating in Union’s Second Annual Clean-up Day! Happy Earth Day!

Strides for Scholars April 27, 2025 Click for link to register
2025-04-27
https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Union/StridesForScholars
Dear Friends,
On Sunday, April 27, 2025, we will be holding our annual “Strides for Scholars,” a 5K road race/walk from the Union Elementary School that will benefit the Union School Association Scholarship Foundation.
Since the first scholarship award in 1995, the Union School Association Scholarship Foundation (USASF) has been assisting Union School students attain higher education goals. To date, 66 scholarships have been awarded to graduating high school seniors who are pursuing post-secondary education and have participated in community service activities.
Mission: The goal of the Union School Association Scholarship Foundation, as part of the Union School Association, is to help provide access to higher education for Union students. As part of this mission, the USASF raises funds for student aid distribution and distributes awards on a fair and non-discriminatory basis.
To ensure the success of this event, we will rely in large part on the support of the business community. You can take part by encouraging participation from among your staff or displaying flyers. There are also sponsorship opportunities available. In exchange, we offer a variety of ways to promote your business, both to our participants and to the community at large. The deadline to be a sponsor is March 31, 2025.
We are excited about this race, and we know that we will enjoy a strong field of runners, walkers, and spectators. You are a local business that Union residents support and appreciate. We hope that you can join us in helping to make education happen for students. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Patty Geissler
Union School Association Scholarship Foundation
Fed. ID # 06-6002111
860-684-9126
https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Union/StridesForScholars
Please make checks payable to
USASF
Please note “Race Sponsor” in memo line
C/O Union Elementary School, 18 Kinney Hollow Road, Union, CT 06076.

DEEP Division of Forestry Guided Walk of Nipmuck State Forest April 28, RSVP Required
2025-04-28 15:00
Click here for full invitation
Eastern District Headquarters
Marlborough, CT 06447
860.424.3000
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
portal.ct.gov/DEEP
You Are Invited!
Please join the CT DEEP Division of Forestry for a guided walk of an area of Nipmuck State Forest that is scheduled for a timber harvest. Natural resource managers from DEEP will lead RSVP’d attendees on a tour of E-1109, an upcoming timber harvest operation being planned by DEEP. This management activity aims to increase structural diversity, improve wildlife habitat and promote vigorous and productive stands of trees. We will also discuss the specifics of the harvest planning process, forest growth, forest pests and their impacts, as well as steps that will be taken to protect the site while operations occur.
When: Monday, April 28th, 2025
Time: 3 PM
Where: Nipmuck State Forest, Carion Rd, Union, CT
Meet: End of Carion Road
RSVP (Required 48-hours prior): James Halleran
E-mail: james.halleran@ct.gov
Phone (Mobile): (475)213-0975

MUNICIPAL ELECTION - May 5, 2025
2025-05-05
Legal Notice
Town of Union
May 5, 2025 Municipal Election
The Electors of the Town of Union are hereby warned to meet at their respective polling place in said town on Monday, May 5, 2025, for the following purposes:

To cast their votes for First Selectman, Selectmen, Town Clerk, Town Treasurer, Tax Collector, Board of Finance, Board of Education, Board of Assessment Appeal, Planning & Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Constables and Library Directors.

Notice is hereby given that the location of the polling place is as follows:
Voting District Location of Polling Place
1 Union Town Hall, Lower Level, 1043 Buckley Hwy
Voting tabulators will be used. The polls will be opened at six o’clock in the morning (6:00 a.m.) and will remain open until eight o’clock in the evening (8:00 p.m.).
Said Election will begin with early voting on April 20, 2025 through May 3, 2025, and the election will be held on May 5, 2025.
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
April 20 – 28, 30,& May 2-3, 2024 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
May 2-3 8:00 am to 8:00pm
Dated at Union, Connecticut, this 18th day of April, 2025.
Heidi Bradrick
Town Clerk
Town of Union

Legal Notice: P&Z Public Hearing May 7, 7:30 PM Special Permit Application of PCamp Holdings, LLC
2025-05-07 19:30 - 20:30 | Community Room Town Hall, 1043 Buckley Highway, Union, CT, 06076, United States
LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF UNION CT
The Town of Union Planning and Zoning/Inland Wetland Commission will hold a Public Hearing on May 7, 2025 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.
Dan Camerota, Chairperson P&Z

Town Meeting May 12, 7:30 PM Vote on 2025-2026 Budget
2025-05-12 19:30 | 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 May 12, 2025 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 Budget for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 for the sum of $3,900,303.

Dated at Union, Connecticut April 16, 2025.
By the Board of Selectmen:
David D. Eaton
David M. Heck
E. John Murdock Jr.
BoF Proposed 2025-2026 Budget
2023-2024 Town Report
