Introduction to the Town Of Hebron, CT

General Information

Meeting Dates

Town Organizations

Police Department

GENERAL INFORMATION . . .

Administrative Office: Town Office Building & Horton House, Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Voice Mail is now available, messages can be left after business hours, by calling 860-228-5971.

Government: Board of Selectmen, Town Manager, Town Meeting. Annual Town Budget Meeting is held on the second Monday in May. Special Town Meetings as required. Hebron is in the 2nd Congressional District, 4th Senatorial District, 55th Assembly District.

Holiday Closings: (Town Office Buildings and Transfer Station) New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day.

Hebron Volunteer Firefighters

Resident State Trooper: Kelly Kraynak, non-emergency phone number 228-3710; to leave a voice mail call 537-7555 ext. 4009; or Troop K, Colchester; 1-800-546-5005. Office in the Public Safety Building (Fire House), 44 Main Street.

Police, Fire, Ambulance, Emergency: from all exchanges call 911.

Senior Coordinator/Municipal Agent For The Elderly: Sharon Garrard, 228-1700, Office in Senior Center on Stonecroft Drive.

Housing Authority: Senior Housing, Stonecroft Drive, 228-4411.

Town Clerk: Voter registration daily during office hours. Dog Licenses can be obtained in the Town Clerk's office, dogs over six months old must be licensed annually in June. Penalty charged after June 30th. Rabies certificate must be presented in order to obtain license.

State Representative: (55th District) Pamela Sawyer, Bolton, 1-800-842-1423, 240-8700.

State Senator: Edith Prague - 19th District - 240-0579.

Assessment: Real estate is assessed at 70% of Market Value as of October 1st.

Motor Vehicle: Assessed at 70% of Market Value as of October 1st. Vehicles purchased after October 1st are prorated and taxes will become due January 1st. NOTE: Vehicles cannot be re-registered until taxes are paid.
All delinquent motor vehicle taxes must be paid in cash, bank check, or by money order, per state law.

Personal Property: Must be declared to the Assessor during the month of October. There is a 25% penalty for non-declaration. Personal Property includes, but not limited to, unregistered motor vehicles, business equipment, horses and machinery.

Board of Assessment Appeals: Meets in March (Real Estate, Motor Vehicle, and Personal Property assessment appeals) and September (Motor Vehicle ONLY) to hear appeals from assessed value.

Sewer Assessments: are due May 1st and Sewer Use Assessments are due October 1st and payable in full if the bill is $280.00 or less.

Exemptions: Veterans with wartime service are entitled to exemptions. Veterans discharges (DD214) must be on file with the Town Clerk before October 1st to qualify. Additional exemptions are available for the elderly, blind, Social Security disabilities, farm machinery, horses and ponies. Call the Assessor's Office for details.

Gay City State Park

Hebron Veteran's Memorial Park: Located on Wall Street, this park offers a baseball field, softball field, soccer field, basketball courts, playscape, skate park and trails.

Grayville Falls: Open 8:00 a.m. to sundown to Hebron residents for picnics, hiking, etc. Large groups contact Parks and Recreation Department at 228-5971 ext.129 for reservations. Town stickers available at Town Office Building.

Airline Trail State Park: This rail-to-trail facility now provides hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, running and walking opportunities. Access can be gained through Grayville Park or on Route 85 near Route 85 Lumber.

Gay City State Park: For information call State of Connecticut D.E.P. @ 295-9523. Located on Route 85 near the Bolton Town Line, this park offers swimming, picnic areas,plus miles of maintained trails.

Douglas Library: 22 Main Street, Hebron, 228-9312. Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thurday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, noon to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Closed Saturdays in July and August).

Probate Court: Located in the Hebron Town Office Building, 15 Gilead Street, Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Friday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and by appointment. Probate Judge Kevin Connors.

Vendor Permits: Must be obtained to sell or vend upon the streets/highways of Hebron. Permit applications are available at the Town Office Building in the Town Clerks Office.

Trade Names: Certificates of Trade Names must be filed by persons doing business under any name other than their own. Certificates can be obtained in the Towns Clerks Office.

Voting: Held at the Hebron Elementary School, 92 Church Street (Route 85), hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for all elections. Town elections are held every two years on odd numbered years.

Animal Control Officer: 228-5971 ext.150.



Town of Hebron e-mail: hedc@hebronct.com	Hebron Town Office Building 15 Gilead Street • Hebron, CT 06248	tel (860) 228-5971 fax (860) 228-4859

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