Frequently Asked Questions

After submitting the application, print and sign it. It can be mailed in with the fee and all necessary documents or delivered in person.

The mill rate for fiscal year 2015-16 is 26.77 mils, up .50 mills from 2014 - 15

The adopted 2015 - 2016 Town budget totals $16,582,487. This compares to $16,065,128 in 2014 - 2015 or an increase of 3.22%.

In 2015 - 16, the Town is expected to receive about $7.8 million or approximately 16% of its operating budget from the State of Connecticut. Of this amount the largest grant is form the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) grant which totals $6.6 million.

The Education budget is $32.7 million and comprises 66% of the total budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year.

The Town audits for periods ending June 30 and several previous years are available online. Each year, the Town audit report for the period ending June 30 will be available after December 31.

Please stop by Fire Headquarters between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday to obtain an application.

Any business located in a house or apartment, or on a residential property is considered a home occupation. Customary home occupations include business or professional office (e.g. home offices), home industries (e.g. seamstress), service occupations (e.g. hair dresser) or the boarding of guests. You must apply for a home occupation permit from the Zoning Enforcement Officer.

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The Transfer Station is open Friday and Saturday from 7:15 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.

A dump pass can be purchased at the Transfer Station Friday and Saturday during regular operating hours. Please see the gate attendant for information.

The Department of Public Works provides a number of services to the Town. It is the mission of the Department to provide these services to help maintain and enhance the quality of life for are residents. Road maintenance: The department of Public Works oversees approximately 78 miles of roads. Roads are swept once a year at the end of the winter to remove sand and winter debris. Roads are routinely checked for damage and pot holes. The Department also maintains all traffic control signs and street signs and performs right of way maintenance (brush and tree clearing along the sides of the roads) Sidewalk maintenance: The Department works on maintaining sidewalks in town. We do not have the manpower and equipment needed to provide snow removal for every sidewalk in Town but we do try and clear the critical walks around schools and in the center of town. We have also cleared the sidewalks of overhanging branches and brush to make them easier to use. Sidewalk installation: The Department provides sidewalk construction services to the Town when funds become available based upon a priority set by the Board of Selectmen. Recent work includes the Elliot School and Pearl Street Projects. We are currently seeking permits to install new sidewalks on Hull Street and Route 1 from Hull Street to John St Ext. Construction services: During our construction season we work on repairing roads, sidewalks and drainage systems. Each year work is scheduled based upon priorities. Budget restrictions prevent the Department from accomplishing everything it would like to do but in the past several years we have managed to complete a number of projects. Construction administration: In the past year the Department has provided construction administration services for projects in town. Project Planning: Project planning and Budgeting services are provided by the Public Works Department in conjunction with other Boards, Commissions and Committees. Disaster Recovery: The Department of Public Works provide initial disaster recovery services using Town resources and local Town contractors when a major weather events such as hurricanes and blizzards that impact our Town. Additional services and resources are called in as needed and managed by the Department. The Department uses a variety of Nationally recognized companies to mitigate damages and bring Town facilities back on line as soon as practical. These services are selected through a comprehensive bidding process on a three year cycle Town wide services: The Department of Public Works supervises service contracts and bidding procedures on a number of town wide services as well as houses a number of facilities used by all agencies. The following services are bid out on a three year cycle. 1. Generator Preventative Maintenance and service for all Town and Board of Education Facilities 2. Trash removal for all Town and Board of Education Facilities 3. Septic Tank Cleaning for all Town and Board of Education Facilities 4. Portable Toilet Facilities for all Parks and Athletic Complexes 5. HVAC Preventative Maintenance and Emergency Repair Services. 6. Safety Markings for Town Roads including STOP BARS and Crosswalks 7. Salt and Sand supplies for winter storm operations 8. Catch Basin annual cleaning and Emergency Services. 9. Tree Maintenance all Town Road right of ways and Town buildings, parks , athletic complexes and other Town Facilities 10. Disaster Recovery Administrative Services. 11. Disaster Recovery Debris Removal Services. 12. Fuel Farm Services. The town fuel farm is located at the department of Public Works. The Department maintains the fuel farm and purchases all vehicle fuels for both the Town and Board of Education fleets Other Services: Construction/project support for all town agencies Facility Maintenance support for all Town Facilities Pest Control all Town Facilities Mosquito Control Town Wide

Town Facilities Town Hall Eliot House Fire Department Main ST. Station 2 Fire Department Liberty Street Green Commerce Street Green Heser’s Pond Park Police Department Main ST North End Police Facility DPW Facility Transfer Facility Boy Scout Cabin Route 81 Little Red School House Town Marina Carter Hull Library Route 81 Welcome to Clinton Police Gun Range Board of Education Facilities The Morgan School and athletic Fields Eliot School and athletic fields Joel School and Annex Field Pierson School Park and Recreation Facilities Indian River Recreation Complex Peters Recreation Complex Eliot Little League Field Town Beach

There are several parts to the electrical service that connect your house to the supply on the telephone pole. Here is some helpful information.

Please call our office and speak with us—in many cases we can provide you with information on the phone, or make an appointment for you to come into our office and we will help you determine what programs and/or services you are eligible for.

Our office is located at the Town Annex Building, 48 E Main Street, on the 2nd floor. You are welcome to stop by during normal business hours. An appointment is necessary for application for some programs such as energy assistance, rent rebate, and others, you may call 1st to be sure we can see you when you stop into our office.

No. Our counseling fees are on a sliding scale based on income with allowance for extenuating circumstances.

The Developmental Assets are 40 common sense, positive experiences and qualities that help influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible adults. Check our website for a list of the 40 Developmental Assets and learn how you can become an asset builder for a young person.

The purpose of a revaluation, which is done in each Connecticut town and city every 5 years, is to maintain equity. For more information, visit the