Town of Glastonbury CT

05/28/2026

Big improvements are taking shape at our parks! 🎉

The basketball courts at Welles Park are currently being renovated, with painting and lining work underway to give players a refreshed space to enjoy this summer. Meanwhile, installation has begun on new playground equipment at Addison Park, adding even more opportunities for families and children to play and explore.

We’re excited to see these projects come together and look forward to sharing finished photos soon. Thank you to our Glastonbury Parks and Recreation Department team and project crews for all their hard work!

05/28/2026

The June edition of the Town's monthly newsletter, Glastonbury at a Glance, is now available. Click the link below to read. https://www.glastonburyct.gov/Home/Components/News/News/8745/25

To receive the newsletter directly to your email inbox, please subscribe to the Town's eNotification system by visiting www.glastonburyct.gov/enotify and sign-up or update your preferences to include the "Monthly Newsletter" category under the News heading.

05/28/2026

The Addison Splash Pad is OPEN for pre-season hours through June 12! These free hours will be offered on various days until Addison Pool fully opens on June 13. After that point, regular schedules and entry fees will apply.

05/25/2026

UPDATE: Parade is CANCELLED this morning due to weather. Instead, a ceremony will be held at GHS at 9:30 a.m. Doors open at 9 a.m.

In observance of Memorial Day, the Town of Glastonbury will be closed on Monday, May 25. This includes Town Hall/Academy building, Welles-Turner Memorial Library, the Riverfront Community Center, Youth & Family Services, the Transfer Station, and the Bulky Waste Facility. Standard operating hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, the Town of Glastonbury will be closed on Monday, May 25. This includes Town Hall/Academy building, Welles-Turner Memorial Library, the Riverfront Community Center, Youth & Family Services, the Transfer Station, and the Bulky Waste Facility. Standard operating hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

05/21/2026

While the risk to the general public remains very low, the CDC is currently responding to an outbreak of the Andes strain of Hantavirus connected to a cruise ship. Hantaviruses are most commonly spread through contact with rodents, including mice and rats, and their urine, droppings or saliva.

Keeping rodents out of your home is one of the best ways to reduce exposure to disease.

Helpful reminders:
✔ Seal entry points around your home
✔ Wear gloves and a mask when cleaning potentially contaminated areas
✔ Wet clean with disinfectant — never dry sweep or vacuum rodent droppings
✔ Securely bag and dispose of waste properly

See the graphic below for more prevention tips from the Glastonbury Health Department.

05/20/2026

Don’t let ticks get under your skin!

Public Health Nurse Susan Dubb demonstrates how to safely remove a tick and explains what
to do next if you find one.

Questions? Reach out to the Health Department at (860) 652-7534.

05/15/2026

🚨 Join us for a Safety Resource Fair 🚨

Residents are invited to attend a free Safety Resource Fair on Wednesday, June 3, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Riverfront Community Center.

This event is FREE and open to all, with a focus on parents and caregivers of children with special needs.

Register through the QR code on the flyer or by visiting https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054CA4AC2EA0FA7-64153666-safety

05/15/2026

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will hold a virtual public information meeting regarding the proposed replacement or removal of multiple retaining walls in Cromwell, Glastonbury, and Wolcott on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will provide residents an opportunity to learn more about the proposed projects, ask questions, and provide feedback to the CTDOT project team. The meeting will be held via Zoom, and registration is required. A question-and-answer session will immediately follow the presentation.

According to CTDOT, the projects are intended to modernize roadways and improve safety standards through the replacement or removal of multiple retaining walls in Central Connecticut.

Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2028, pending funding availability, right-of-way acquisition, and permit approvals. The estimated construction cost for the projects is approximately $13 million.

Residents can register for the meeting, view the full list of retaining wall locations, and access additional project information at: portal.ct.gov/DOTProject0171-0496

Residents may also listen to the meeting by phone by calling 877-853-5257 and entering Meeting ID 859 2871 8808.

Public comments and questions may be submitted through Wednesday, June 24, 2026, to [email protected]. Please reference the respective town and Project No. 0171-0496 in all correspondence.

05/14/2026

Upcoming Natural Gas Infrastructure Maintenance by Algonquin Gas Transmission

The Town of Glastonbury would like to inform residents of an upcoming natural gas infrastructure maintenance project to be conducted by Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC (Enbridge).

Please note: This is NOT a Town project, and there will be no impacts to Town-owned land as part of this work.

The work will take place within existing pipeline easements at two locations in town:

In the vicinity of Chalker Hill Road, near the intersection with Hebron Avenue (Route 94)

On Thompson Street, near the intersection with Chimney Sweep Hill Road

The project is expected to begin the week of June 15, 2026, and conclude the week of August 31, 2026.

Residents may experience periodic, short traffic delays near the work areas during normal construction hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, primarily at the beginning and end of on-site work. Once work is underway, activity is expected to remain localized within the project areas. The company does not anticipate any interruptions to utility service.

According to Algonquin, this project is part of routine integrity management of the existing natural gas system and does not involve any expansion. The company plans to install equipment to support inline inspection of the pipeline, intended to help ensure its continued safe and reliable operation while minimizing future disruptions.

According to the company’s representative, the project has obtained all necessary state and federal permits and approvals, and environmental protections and on-site monitoring will be in place throughout the work.

Additional updates, including project timing, will be shared as they become available.

For questions about the project, residents are encouraged to contact Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC (Enbridge) directly at 888-217-9110.