Stafford Town Blog

DUE TO THE WEATHER, THE SUMMERFEST CELEBRATION IS POSTPONDED UNTIL TOMORROW SUNDAY JULY 6, .

FIREWORKS WILL BE AT 9:00 SUNDAY EVENING.

If you or your family members do not have health insurance, this program might prove beneficial to you.
The Connecticut Charter Oak Health Plan provides affordable group health insurance rates to uninsured individuals.  Depending on the enrollees choice of 3 participating insurers, the maximum monthly premium range is $251 to $259.  Further, those enrolees with modest incomes may pay as little as $75.00 per month with an annual deductible of $150.00. 
Some examples of benefits include–Primary care office visits with $25.00 copay; Specialist office visits with $35.00 co pay; Ambulance 100% covered in emergencies; Prescription medication with three tiered co-pay as low as $10.00 with a $7500.00 annual benefit. Maternity pre and post care 100% covered; Inpatient hospital with 90% covered after deductible met; Outpatient surgical 80% covered after deductible met; Emergency room visit $100.00 copay(waived if emergency) Lifetime maximum benefit is $1 million; Annual maximum benefit is $100,000.00
Income guidelines with Charter Oak premiums and annual deductibles are available at http://www.charteroakhealthplan.com/.( For example the monthly premium for a household of 1 whose annual income is over $31,200.00 would  be $259.00.  & the monthly premium for a household of 1 whose annual income is under $15, 600.00 would be $75.00)
Simply fill out the Charter Oak Quick Start Application. You may download it from www.charteroakhealthplan.com or call 1-877-77-CTOAK. Mail the application to the post office box on the application.  You will be notified by mail of the premium and deductible cost estimate, along with an enrollment form to join one of the 3  Charter Oak insurers. Insurance coverage will begin on the 1st of the month going forward, depending on the timeframe of application filing, processing, and enrollment selection by the applicant.
Customer service and support is available at 1-877-77-CTOAK Monday through Thursday 9am to 8 pm; Friday 9am to 6 pm; and Saturday 10 am to 2 pm.

The Planning & Zoning Commission along with the Plan of Conservation and Development Committee invite all residents to come and attend a Visioning Session to discuss the furture of Stafford.

WHEN: July 21, 2008
WHERE: Stafford Town Hall-Auditorium
TIME: 7:00 P.M.

Attention Stafford Residents
Beginning on or about Monday June 30 traffic will shift along New City Road approaching the New City Road Bridge at Virginia Lane in both directions. The lane shift will facilitate the final removal and replacement of the bridge over the New City Brook. The road will remain open during construction with temporary closures of up to ten minutes. Alternating one way traffic with stop signs and flaggers will be in use daily. Motorists are asked to please use caution, observe the 5 mph posted speed limit or seek an alternate route for the duration of the summer months.
Kevin Fahey
Weston & Sampson Engineers

Attachments:
Staffordville Dam DEP letter.pdf

The Stafford High School Running Track is temporarily closed due to resurficing.

The track will be closed starting today June 5, 2008 and will remain closed until approximatly June 20, 2008.

Carol M. Davis, Town Clerk

Town of Stafford

PRESS RELEASE

June is Dog License Month

All dogs age six months or older must be licensed during the month of June in accordance

with state law.  The cost is $8.00 for spayed or neutered dogs and $19.00 for male or female dogs.  A current rabies certificate is required.

Look for the salmon postcard license renewal form which will be mailed on June 1 to the owners of all dogs registered in Stafford during the past year.  If you did not receive one, or if you have a new dog, you still must comply with the license regulations.  You may purchase your dog license in person at the Town Clerks’ office during regular office hours or by mail.

Please direct mail registrations to Town Clerk, PO Box 11, Stafford Springs CT 06076.

Include the following information: name, address and telephone number of the owner; name of dog, breed, age, color and sex of the dog, the required rabies and spay/neuter documentation if applicable, a self addressed stamped envelope and required fee.

Mail registrants must be postmarked by June 30^th to avoid penalty fees.

State law requires penalty charge of $1.00 per month to be added when licenses are not renewed by June 30, 2008.

Please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 684-1765 for further information.

                Swizzle - Stafford’s Number 1 Dog

   Swizzle lives with Nancy Gagnon at Buff Cap Kennels

TOWN OF STAFFORD

TRANSFER STATION

NEW HOURS

Effective July 1, 2008

Sunday & Monday                                                 CLOSED

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday         8:00am- 4:00pm

Thursday                                                      8:00am –6:30pm

The Town of Stafford FY 2008/09 budget of $35,955,840 was approved at a Referendum held Wednesday May 14, 2008.  The vote was 457 (yes) and 348 (no).

Representative Penny Bacchiochi

&

First Selectman Allen Bacchiochi

Encourage you to meet with

 Department of Social Services Representatives

Social workers will be available to help you determine if you qualify for state health insurance, (HUSKY, CHOICES, END HUNGER PROGRAM), food stamps and other types of assistance.

The DSS-Rx Bus will be at the Stafford Town Hall on

Thursday May 15, 2008

From

10am-3pm

1 Main Street
Stafford Springs, CT 06076

Questions? Contact: Doug Minich
                  (860) 684-1789