Animal Control Explore Adoption Dog Licensing Animal Info Brochure Rabies Info Brochure Bark Log Form Report Barking Dog Nuisance or Distressed Wildlife Shelter Information Town Animal Ordinances Animal Alerts! Bobcat Sighting Black Bears Coyotes Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. About Municipal Animal Control Officers are responsible for enforcing all Connecticut animal control laws. Our primary goals are to educate the public, find loving forever-homes for the animals that find their way to our shelter, and maintain a clean and healthy environment at the shelter. Information Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri | 8am - 4pm Mailing Address: P.O. Box 71 | Portland, CT Phone Number: 860-342-6789 Email Address: ACO@portlandct.org Staff Directory Karen Perruccio Animal Control Officer ACO@portlandct.org 860-342-6789 Contacting Portland Animal Control Officers Routine Calls: 860-342-6789 Speaking Clearly, leave a message with your: Name, Telephone number, and Nature of your call Once they retrieve the message, they will contact you For emergencies call Central Dispatch at 860-347-2541 to request an ACO

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Emergency Management & Public Safety Contact Info Emergency Management Director - Don Gouin (appointed 7/19/2018) EOC@portlandct.org Mailing Address: P.O. Box 71, Portland CT 06480-0071 Phone: 860-342-6767 For all emergencies call - 911 For non-emergencies call - 860-347-2541 Fax: 860-262-7222 (only active during emergency events) Explore Mass Event Application CERT Information Sheltering Info Staff Portal News & Announcements *9-1-1* COVID-19 Information CT Department of Health Vaccine Clinics For more information contact your local clinics or check them out here Chatham Health District CT Dep. of Public Health Vernon & ECHN Emergency Management Hurricane Season Begins - Get Serious, Be Prepared ​ 2013 Connecticut Guide to Emergency Preparedness ​ As of January 1, 2005, The CT Dept. of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) was formed, charged to develop, administer and coordinate a comprehensive statewide Emergency Management and Homeland Security program to encompass all human-made and natural hazards. This creation and consolidation of agencies (formerly known as Civil Preparedness) is in an effort to stream line resources and activities. Portland's Emergency Management Director has worked hard to assure that plans and procedures are in place to protect the people of Portland during a catastrophic event. The town now has a dedicated shelter, an equipped and functional Emergency Operations Center as well as detailed and operational emergency plans. ​ Our commitment to maintaining an active role in community preparedness includes; being the Middlesex County Fire/Rescue Disaster Coordinator; Secretary for the CT Emergency Management Association; Town liaison to CT Regional Emergency Planning Committee (CREPC) as well as a member of the International Association Emergency Managers. CERT Member Application Dos and Don't of N-95 Respirators Public Safety Portland CERT Left to right: Sharon Paddock, Joseph Dinegar, Susan Young, Barbara Felgate, Jane Klemba, Linda Martin, Wayne Martin, Robert Granger, Linda Prelli and Phyllis Clark. CERT Member Application Emergencies If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1 Public Health When Portland joined the Chatham Health District in 2003 for its local health services, we also integrated into Region 36's Bio-terrorism / WMD planning process, leaving the Middletown Region 35 planning district. The purpose of this planning committee is to prepare for mass health related incidents such as smallpox or anthrax or even a more common potential event such as pandemic flu. The Town has plans in place for such emergencies.

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee The Senior Citizens Advisory Board, which shall be appointed pursuant to Section 804 of [the Charter], shall advise the Board of Selectman on issues of policy, procedures, programs, facilities, budget and personnel in matters related to senior citizens. Back to Agendas & Minutes October 23, 2024 3:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes July 24, 2024 3:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes April 24, 2024 3:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes January 24, 2024 4:00 PM Special Meeting Agenda Minutes

Wellness Rent Rebate Back Senior Services Info Healthcare/Self-Care Portland Foot Care Clinic : ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Free Hearing Screening : Virginia Duclos with “All Ears” located in Portland, comes to the Center for a free hearing screening on the second Tuesday each month at 11:00 a.m. The screening is held in the lower level Nurses Room, no appointment is necessary. April 11th will be this month’s Hearing Screening date. Medical Rides : The Center provides rides to seniors and/or those with disabilities to doctor appointments. The fee for round-trip service is $5.00 per person. Please try to give a 1 to 2 week notice for a ride, but please know that we will do our best to work with you. If you are unvaccinated, masks are required. (24-hour, advanced cancellation notice is greatly appreciated). If you cancel after the driver has left for your pick-up time, the $5 fee must still be paid. BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC April 3rd at the Senior Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. WALK IN with Chatham Health. 2022 Elderly/Disabled Rent Rebate Program If you were over 65 or disabled and rented in Connecticut during 2022 you may be eligible for a rebate from the State of Connecticut. Applicant’s qualifying income in the calendar year 2022 must not exceed $40,300 if unmarried, or $49,100 if married or other. For married couples or other, unless legally separated (see Question 39-40), income for both husband and wife must calculated together when establishing qualifying income, REGARDLESS OF LIVING ARRANGEMENTS. The following documentation will be necessary in order to apply: Provide proof of income for you (and spouse) for 2022 Social Security (1099 or TPQY), pension (1099), wages (W2), interest, dividends and any other income, your tax return if you filed taxes for 2022. Provide proof of rent paid for 2022 Canceled checks or a statement from the landlord stating total rent you paid for full calendar year. Provide proof of utility payments paid in 2022 Call the utility company and ask for a print-out showing payments made for the full calendar year (2022), utilities include electric, gas, oil and water. The program runs April 1st to October 1st. Rent Rebate

Severe Storm Information Center Important Local Emergency Contacts Please copy the info below to paper or your mobile device in case of loss of power. You can reach the Middletown Dispatch Center Non-Emergency: (860) 347-2541 ​ You can report outages to Eversource: (800) 286-2000 In the event of an emergency call 911 Closings & Cancellations No closings or cancellations currently Latest News - State of Connecticut DEMHS Storm Notice ​ WEATHER UPDATES AVAILABLE AT CT.GOV Shelter Status Emergency Shelters Status : CLOSED Portland Shelter Guide (PDF - Printable) Local Storm Updates WFSB Weather Information Eversource Updates No Storm Info At This Time Electric Equipment Ownership & Customer Equipment Responsibility Flyer ​ CT ALERT - Notification System Get the Updates in Real Time Sign Up Today During a Storm... Stay Prepared AT HOME OR WORK THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE... * FLASHLIGHTS AND EXTRA BATTERIES. * CANNED FOOD AND A MANUAL OPENER...BOTTLED WATER AND ESSENTIAL MEDICATIONS. * A FIRST AID KIT. * SUFFICIENT HEATING FUEL. * A WORKING FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND SMOKE ALARM. * A BATTERY POWERED RADIO. MAKE SURE YOUR PETS HAVE PLENTY OF FOOD...WATER AND SHELTER. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PREPARING FOR SEVERE STORMS...PLEASE VISIT... READY.GOV Travel Safety Avoid unnecessary travel during a storm. Downed wires and downed trees are expected due to high winds and heavy rain, with flooding very likely.

World War I World War I was a major war centered in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918. It involved all the world's great powers, which were assembled in two opposing alliances: the Allies (centered around the Triple Entente of Britain, France and Russia) and the Central Powers (originally centered around the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy) Remembering Those Who Served Killed in Action Fitzgerald, Joseph Forsberg, Ernest H. Died in Service Barry, Edward J. Bransfield, Harry E. Callaghan, Timothy E. Hughes. R. Leslie Marsh, Dudley H. Payne, Lyman, H. Abrahamson, J. Emil Ackley, Elijah H. Ackley, Frank N. Ahlberg, Carl R. Alberg, Charles R. Ahrens, Austin, A. Anderson, Benjamin, O. Anderson, Carl, F. Anderson, Carl S. R. Anderson, Carl W. Anderson, Charles A. Anderson, Charles E. Anderson, Clarence O. Anderson, Ernerst L. Anderson, George A. Anderson, George E. Anderson, John H. Anderson, Richard A. Augeri, Angelo Austin, Henry S. Baines, Samuel J. Bardone, John Barker, Frank C. Barry, Edward T. Barry, John H. Ruitto, Vincenzo Barry, John M. Barry, Nellie M. Bell, E, Irving II Bement, Edward T Bengtson, Carl B. Bengtson, J. Walter Bergeson, Edward B. Bjorklund, John A. Bransfield, J. Clement Bransfield, J. William Bransfield, Joseph P. Bransfield, Mary E. Braren, George H. Braren, Leslie M. Braren, William M. Brown, Edward M. Brown, William T. Burns, James H. Butler, John H. Caffrey, William Callaghan, Owen E. Casserino, Salvatore Cavanaugh, George Cavanugh, Paul Cedro, William Chedel, Charles B. Cieplensky, Adam Clark, Irving C. Clarkson, Frank F. Clarkson, Thomas C. Clayton, William G. Cohen, Harry R. Cohen, Nathan Cohen, Samuel G. Collins, George E. Colstrom, John A. Cornwall, Charles D. Cornwall, Perry H. Cosgrove, Edward J. Cosgrove, John S. Cramer, Arthur S. Cramer, Raymond V. Cramer, William L. Cronin, David A. Cronin, John F. Cronin, Joseph T. Curtin, John Curtin, John F. Dagnall, Joseph B. Dahlberg, Frederick A. Dahlquist, Ralth Daly, Edward F. Jr. Daly, James C. Delay, Daniel J. Delay, Edward T. Delay, John J. DeNeeff, Winfield H. Dillon, Thomas N. Doherty, Hugh Edwards, Ruth P. Ellsworth, Clarence C. Ellsworth, H. William Jr. Ellsworth, McClure E. Ellsworth, Oliver B. Evans, Arthur E. Fazzino, Giuseppe Fisher, Jessie W. Fitzgerald, William G. Foley, John W. Forsberg, A. Edward Foster, Annie S. Galk, John P. Gildersleeve, Richard Gildersleeve, S. Barrett Glasheen, James E. Glasheen, Joseph A. Godfrey, James Griffin, John S. Griffin, Timothy J. Griffin, William L. Gustafson C. Edwin Haines, Elmer B. Hale, Kellogg S. D. Hale, Titus S. Hall, David S. Hall, Sherman W. Hansen, J. Cornelius Jr. Healey, Joseph E. Hedges, Earl K. Hick, Irving W. Hodge, Harold A. Hughes, Earl K. Ireton, Flavian A. Ireton, Vincent T. Jackson, Ejgnar A. Jarvis, H. Gildersleeve Jarvis, Marshall N. Johnson, Frederick Johnson, Harry J. Johnson, Robert E. Jorczak, Stanley F. Josephson, Oscar S. Keane, Daniel P. Keser, Sidney J. Keser, W. Bernard Kingston, James C. Kjellerstedt, Edward K. Klem, John Kobusz, Joseph Korminski, Alex Krajewski, Felix Krak, Leon Kregar, Frank Kuldell, Rudolph C. Larson, Charles A. Larson, Eric Lawler, Edward Lawrence, Harry L. Lewis, F. Dudley Linehan, Charles T. Linehan, John S. Linehan, Thomas Lubinski, Zygmond Lucas, Edwared W. Lynch, William D. Markham, M. Raymond Marsh, George E. Jr. McAllister, John A. McDonald, Edward Milardo, Louis Mulcahy, Richard M. Nelson, John Nelson, Oscar E. Nicewicz, Joseph A. Nyman, E. Gunnar O'Donnell, William J. Ojewski, Floyan S. Olson, H. Willliam O'Neil, David W. O'Neil, Patrick J. Ostergren, Clarence N. Ostergren, Robert N. Pailes, Allen M. Penfield, Carl J. Penfield, Richard P. Peterson, Frank H. Poplowski, John Porteous, Henry M. Jr. Post, Frederick C. Post, Harry R. Potter, Arthur F. Potter, Francis W. Powers, C. Elmer Powers, John W. Powers, Theodore B. Quigley, Edward J. Quigley, William J. Quirk, Edward J. Jr. Raftery, Harold B. Ramberg, Carl J. Roberts, Richard H. Roman, Harold G. Sanborn, Frank L. Sarsfield, James F. Sellew, Waldo W. Skutt, David Stewart, Gordon W. Stopski, Anthony Swanson, Carl R. Swanson, Charles, W. Swanson, John A. Swanson, Oliver Swanson, Oscar A. Thompson, Warren E. Wannerstrom, Elmer A. Weihe, Henry Weihe, William J. H. Werdelin, Edwin Werdelin, Hedvig, Werdelin, Herman, Werdelin, Victor H. Wessels, Theodore Wheeler, Lester E. Whittles, Lee J. Whittles, Ray S. Wiewiorowski, Alexander Williams, Clifford D. Williams, J. Ernest Back to Veterans

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Contact Info Events Officer for Hire Online Forms Back Police Info Contact Information The Portland Police Department is located in the Portland Buck- Foreman Community Building at 265 Main Street. The Department is staffed by Eleven full-time police officers: Captain Scott Cunningham, Sergeant James Kelly, Detective Dan Knapp, Officer James Capello, Officer Francis Ahlquist, Officer Michael Fitzpatrick, Officer Paul Liseo, Officer Micheal Revicki, Officer Daniel Brown, Officer Ryan Bengston, Officer Joshua Bailey, K9 Magnus, and one Records Secretary, Rosanne Lombardi. ​ The Dispatch function is provided through the Middletown Communications Center based upon an interlocal agreement with the City of Middletown. Contact numbers for Police Services in the Town of Portland are as follows: EMERGENCY CALLS - DIAL 911 ​ Non-Emergency requests for Records/General Information: 860-342-6780 (Portland Police Dept.) Non-Emergency requests for police: 860-347-2541 (Middletown Dispatch Center) Events No events at this time Officer for Hire 2022 Rates Regular Rate: $90.00 per hour with police cruiser Non-Profit Rate: $85.00 per hour with police cruiser Holiday Rate: $120.00 per hour with police cruiser ​ When a period exceeds four (4) hours; an Officer shall be paid for a full eight (8) hour shift. For a period exceeding eight (8) hours; an Officer shall be paid for the total number of hours worked. If an officer is hired for an eight (8) hour shift that officer shall be paid for a minimum of eight (8) hours regardless of the hours worked. ​ Cancellation of Police Officers, for such activity, shall be made not less than twelve hours in advance. Failure to provide such notice will result in the billing of a four (4) hour minimum for each Officer assigned. ​ All invoicing and payments for Police Officers shall be processed through the Secretary. If you have any questions about your invoice, please call the Secretary at (860) 342-6780. Online Forms Citizen Complaint Procedures & Forms Events Officer for Hire Online Forms