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Community Development and Public Works
water Quality Matters
ADOPT HEALTHY HOUSEHOLD HABITS TO PROTECT OUR WATERS!
As rain collects and flows over driveways, lawns, and sidewalks, it picks up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants that can flow into a storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream, river, wetland, or coastal water. Anything that enters a storm sewer system is discharged without any additional treatment. Polluted runoff is the nation’s greatest threat to clean water. Here’s a few suggestions on how we can help:
Vehicles and garage
●■ Use a commercial car wash or wash your car on lawn or other unpaved surface to minimize the amount of dirty, soapy water flowing into the storm drain.
●■ Check your vehicles, boat, and other machinery and equipment for leaks and spills. Make repairs and clean up responsibly!
●■ Recycle used oil and other automotive fluids at participating service stations. Don’t dump these chemicals down the storm drain or dispose of them in your trash.
house, lawn and garden
●■ Water your lawn during the cool times of the day, and don’t let water run off into the storm drain.
●■ Use pesticides and fertilizers sparingly. Avoid application if the forecast calls for rain.
●■ Select native plants and grasses that are tolerant to drought and pest-resistant. They require less water, fertilizer, and pesticides!
●■ Reduce the amount of paved area by increasing the amount of vegetated area in your yard.
●■ Consider directing downspouts away from paved surfaces and direct them to the lawn instead. Rain
barrels are also great option!
Excerpts from “Make your home The SOLUTION TO STORMWATER POLLUTION!”, an educational guide by the EPA. (See more at www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater or www.epa.gov/nps).
Public Works
Brush PickuP (for residential homeowners only)
Brush pickup happens three times this year: SPRING: Week of April 17–21, 2023 SUMMER: Week of July 17–21, 2023
FALL: Week of September 18–22, 2023
Brush may also be brought to the Transfer Station at 59 Old Forge Road year-round during their hours of operation.
Please see our website for more information on all of our programs and services: https://www.rockyhillct.gov/214/Public-Works
contacts:
Departmental Phone:
860-258-2766 (Community Development & Public Works)
860-258-2733 (Building Dept.)
Stephen Sopelak, PE – Director of Public Works & Community Development and Town Engineer
860-258-7672
Joe Lentini – Field Operations and Highway Superintendent
860-258-2766
Jason Scott – Civil Engineer/Inspection Coord.
860-258-7674
Kim Ricci – Town Planner / Zoning Enforcement Officer
860-258-2761
Dave Palmberg – Environmental Specialist/ Land Surveyor
860-258-7675
Mike Violette – Building Official
860-258-7673
Steve Kardys – Asst. Building Official
860-258-7676
Elton Mancura – Asst. Building Official
860-258-2745
trAnsFer stAtion hours:
March 9–December 23
Thursdays, 7:00am–2:00pm Fridays, 7:00am–2:00pm Saturdays, 7:00am–1:00pm
December 31–1st Saturday in March
Saturdays, 7:00am–1:00pm
shreD-it eVents (residents only)
Each resident is permitted to bring up to 3 copy paper sized boxes or brown paper bags of material to be shredded. Driver’s license required for proof of residency. Paper Only (no binders).
Dates: Saturday, May 20, 2023 and
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Time: 9:00am–1:00pm
Location: West Hill School, 95 Cronin Drive
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