Transportation and Utilities Postal Service United States Postal Service 318 Main Street, Portland CT 06480 (860) 342-0081 Utilities Municipal water (supply sources: Metropolitan District Commission and a municipal well) serves approximately 3,000 users through 40 miles of water mains, primarily to locations within the downtown area, Brownstone Industrial Park and the most densely developed areas of Portland. Water and Sewer billing questions: 860-342-6735 Portland supplies a sanitary sewer system to approximately 1,500 users within the downtown, industrial park, and areas adjacent to the aforementioned locations. Natural gas is available in limited areas, near Portland schools and the Glastonbury town line. Contact CNG to determine if natural gas is on your street. ​ Transportation Primary transportation is provided by State and local highways. The Town owns a handicapped accessible van for special programs. Freight delivery is available through rail into the industrial park area. The Connecticut River is also available for transportation. ​ The highway network consists of approximately 75 miles of roadways, 59.1 miles of which are owned by the Town. The remaining 15.24 miles are State owned. Rt. 66 runs through the southern portion of Town in an east-west direction. Rt. 17 overlaps Rt. 66 for 2.42 miles, and then runs north toward Glastonbury. Rt. 17A consists of Main Street, running from the Arrigoni Bridge to where it meets up with Rt. 17 (at the "Four Corners"). ​ Rt. 9 North, in Middletown, connects to Rt. 91, which leads to Hartford and Massachusetts, or south toward New Haven. Going south on Rt. 9 brings one to the shoreline area, with connections to Rt. 1 and Interstate 95. Rt. 9 North leads to Interstate 84. ​ The bus service is operated by Middletown Transit District. It runs five days a week, connecting Portland and East Hampton to Middletown. The American Red Cross Dial-a-Ride service for the elderly and handicapped is also available five days a week. ​ Bradley International Airport is located 27 miles (about 40 minutes) north off Interstate 91 in Windsor Locks. Buses to New York and Boston are available in Middletown.

Bill Lookup/Pay Online For the convenience of the taxpayer, the Collector of Revenue has a service agreement with Point & Pay to accept tax payments (including credit and debit card payments) and to look up your tax bill. The Following Fees Apply to Online Payments Look Up and Pay My Bill Online Payment may also be made by telephone at: (866) 871-5854 Credit card property tax payments can be made using Discover, Mastercard, Visa and American Express. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Credit: Credit cards are subject to a 2.5% convenience fee, minimum $2.00 ​ Debit: Debit Cards are accepted flat fee $3.95 ​ E-checks: The e-check fee is set on a tiered structure There is a minimum $2.00 fee up to $10,000 Anything over $10,000 is a $10.00 fee ​ ​ Motor Vehicle Taxes **PLEASE NOTE** YOU WILL BE CLEARED WITH DMV 10 BUSINESS DAYSFROM DATE OF ONLINE PAYMENT. ALL MOTOR VEHICLE TAXES MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE CLEARANCE IS PROCESSED. Special Instructions for Partial Payments If you are making a partial payment(s), you need to pay the full amount due on the bill and add it to the shopping cart. When done, go to the shopping cart (located at the top of the screen in the Bill(s) section), and select "checkout." Then select the "pay now" option, select "edit" and enter the amount of the partial payment(s) (bill by bill). Then complete the customer, cardholder, and payment information and continue until the transaction is complete.

Back Records Division Mission Statement The mission of the Portland Police Department Records Division is to manage all law enforcement records throughout their lifetime to final destruction or archival storage. ​ Hours of Operation - Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ​ Phone Number - (860) 342-6780 ​ Fax Number – (860) 342-6781 ​ Fingerprinting – Takes place at the Portland Police Department for Portland residents only. There is no charge for fingerprinting. ​ Copies of Police Reports – Any member of the public shall pay $1.00 per page, which also includes accident reports. Records Check – The Record Division can conduct a local record check by visiting our department during usual business hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The person appearing should show a valid photo ID and provide the address at which they live in Portland, or where they previously lived in Portland. ​ Pistol Permit – Applications for handgun permits can be obtained from the Records Division during usual business hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Requesting Police Reports Copies of reports may be requested in person or my mail, we do not fax reports. State Statutes govern which reports are permitted to be copied. After a certain length of time your report may have been destroyed according to the schedule provided by the Public Records Administration. There are many variables which may come into play whether your report is releasable. ​ Accident Reports There are no restrictions on release of accident reports. Accident reports, with the exception of fatalities, may be destroyed after ten years. ​ Active Investigations These reports are not releasable until they are either suspended for lack of evidence. Any report in which a warrant is in process is not releasable. Arrest Reports Reports that contain arrests are releasable as long as it does not include any record of arrest of a juvenile. ​ Juvenile/Youthful Offender These reports are not releasable. ​ Criminal Cases – Suspended These reports are releasable as long as it has been closed by the officer and signed by a supervisor. ​ Non-Criminal Cases These reports are generally releasable.

AGENDAS & MINUTES BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS As a reminder, all meeting agendas & minutes are available in the town clerk's office. Air Line Trail Steering Committee Aquifer Protection Agency Board of Assessment Appeals Board of Education Board of Selectmen Brownfield's Redevelopment Focus Group Citation Hearing Officer CHD | Board of Health Clean Energy Task Force Conservation Commission Economic Development Commission Emergency Management Advisory Board Ethics Commission Housing Code Board of Appeals Inland Wetlands Commission Library Board of Directors Long Range Capital Improvements Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Plan of Conservation & Development Portland Housing Authority Route 17 Recreational Complex Riverfront Access Committee Schools Facilities Study Committee Senior Advisory Board Committee on Solidarity Town Beautification Committee Town Meetings Town Wide Safety Committee Veteran Affairs Committee Water & Sewer Commission Youth Advisory Board Zoning Board of Appeals Land & Building Usage Assessment Committee Meeting Schedule

Connecticut River "Though both Middletown and Portland were heavily involved in wooden ship building and maritime trade, initially with the Caribbean and later with Asia during the 18th and 19th centuries, the remaining river marinas and boat works between them are in Portland. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A roughly 9-mile stretch of the Connecticut River that is typically between 1,200 and 1,400 feet wide separates Portland and Middletown. The narrowest separation is roughly 600 feet between Bodkin Rock in Portland and Eastern Drive in Middletown. There are no commercial boating facilities on the river in Middletown. It's a different story in Portland, where several marinas still operate. ​ Petzold's Marine Center, founded in 1945 by Bill and Agnes Petzold at the site of the former Gildersleeve Shipyard, is still family-owned — brothers Bob and Ken Petzold are the third generation — and going strong. Further downriver past the Arrigoni Bridge is Portland Riverside Marina, the Yankee Boat Yard and Marina, and the Portland Boat Works." - Excerpt from Joseph A. O'Brien Jr. Hartford Courant publication "Middletown And Portland: The River That Separates Them Connects Them, Too" Feb 01, 2017 Back to Visitors Info Back to History

Board of Selectmen The Board of Selectman (BOS) Department is not a Town Department, but rather an elected, seven (7) member Board, including the First Selectman, that serves as the legislative and policy-making body for the Town of Portland. The Portland Charter vests most of the local legislative authority in the BOS. Matters that require Town Meeting approval include leases that exceed one (1) year, sale or purchase of Town-owned land whose value exceeds $10,000, and approval of supplemental appropriations that meet the criteria as stated in the Charter. The BOS adopts ordinances and resolutions. The BOS meets twice a month, once for financial matters, and the second time for general business. More frequent meetings are held during the budget season. Back to Agendas & Minutes December 19, 2024 12:00 AM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices December 5, 2024 12:00 AM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices November 21, 2024 12:00 AM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices November 7, 2024 12:00 AM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices October 23, 2024 11:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices October 9, 2024 11:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices September 18, 2024 11:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices September 4, 2024 11:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices August 21, 2024 11:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices August 7, 2024 11:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices July 17, 2024 11:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices June 5, 2024 11:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices May 15, 2024 11:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices May 1, 2024 11:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices April 23, 2024 10:30 PM Special Joint Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices April 17, 2024 11:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices April 17, 2024 10:30 PM Special Joint meeting, Canceled Agenda Minutes Notices April 3, 2024 11:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices April 3, 2024 10:50 PM Public Hearing Agenda Minutes Notices March 27, 2024 11:00 PM Budget Workshop, Canceled Agenda Minutes Notices March 26, 2024 11:00 PM Budget Workshop Agenda Minutes Notices March 20, 2024 11:00 PM Regular Meeting, Budget Workshop Agenda Minutes Notices March 19, 2024 11:00 PM Budget Workshop Agenda Minutes Notices March 13, 2024 11:00 PM Budget Workshop, Canceled Agenda Minutes Notices March 12, 2024 11:00 PM Public Hearing Agenda Minutes Notices March 7, 2024 12:00 AM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices February 22, 2024 12:00 AM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices February 8, 2024 12:00 AM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices January 24, 2024 11:30 PM Public Hearing followed by Special Town Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices January 18, 2024 12:00 AM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices January 17, 2024 11:30 PM Special Joint Meeting, School Survey Results Agenda Minutes Notices January 16, 2024 10:00 PM Canceled Agenda Minutes Notices January 10, 2024 11:00 PM Special Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices January 9, 2024 10:00 PM Special Sub-Committee Agenda Minutes Notices January 4, 2024 12:00 AM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Notices

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TOWN GOVERNMENT The Town of Portland's chief executive official is the First Selectman. The First Selectman is elected by the people every two years in odd numbered years, along with the six-member Board of Selectmen, which is responsible for fiscal management. Town meetings are held to decide special issues. In accordance with the Portland Town Charter the Annual Town Budget Meeting is held on the first Monday in the month of May and the presented budget is then submitted to the voters at a Budget Referendum to be held the following Monday from the meeting. ​ The original Charter of the Town of Portland was approved in 1982 and implemented in 1983. It was amended in 1993, 1995, 1997, 2000, and 2004. ​ Property tax is the primary source of revenue. Directory Agendas & Minutes Boards & Commissions Budgets Clean Energy Downloadable Forms Employment Opportunities Ethics Holiday Schedule Judge of Probate Legal Notices Legislators Organizational Chart Portland Housing Authority Portland Public Schools Portland Reservoir Public Safety Staff Directory Town Directory

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Environmental Health Contact Info 33 East Main Street - 1st floor Portland Connecticut Russell Melmed Director of Health Phone: 860-365-0884 Fax: 860-342-6787 ​ Liz Davidson, RS Sanitarian III Phone: 860-342-6718 Health Department Forms Chatham Health District Forms Environmental Health In 2004, Portland joined the Chatham Health District. The District now includes the towns of East Hampton, East Haddam, Portland, Marlborough and Hebron. A sanitarian is maintained in each of the member town offices for the convenience of the local communities in obtaining permits and getting questions answered. ​ Currently the District has a web page on the Town of East Hampton website (http://chathamhealth.org/ ). ​ Many of the District's forms are available there. ​ Some of the Environmental Health programs the District operates are: ​ Food service licensing and inspection Well permitting and inspection Septic system permitting and inspection Site plan reviews for new construction Soil testing for lots to be using on-site systems Environmental lead assessments when a child is reported with an EBL (elevated blood lead level) Provide information related to radon, asbestos and other hazardous substances Provide information on vector control (rodents, mosquitoes) Housing Code Compliance inspections Day Care and school inspections Bathing water sampling ​ In addition the District runs a number of Community Health Programs with other partner organizations.

Apparatus Awards Program Fundraisers How to Join Links Members Training Back Fire Department Info Apparatus Fleet Our Apparatus fleet consist of 3 Emergency Medical Services Flag Cars, 1 Ladder Truck, 3 Fire Engines, 1 Tanker, 1 UTV,1 ATV, 3 fire boats, 1 Brush Truck & 1 repurposed rescue truck for our dive team and Fire Police that cover the Town of Portland. 1/2 Awards 2018: Dale Benoit, Jr. Salvatore Pitruzello Achievement Award 2016: Michael Leary ​ 2015: Fire Marshall Ray Sajdak ​ 2014: Deputy Chief Andrew Goff ​ 2013: Chief Robert Shea ​ 2012: Past Chief Robert Petzold ​ 2011: Tom Sienkiewicz ​ 2010: Marc Sweeney ​ 2008: Ed Salvatore ​ 2007: Cliff Robinson ​ 2006: Raymond Pont ​ 2005: Robert N. 'Skip' Oakliff ​ Awards Fundraisers Fire Explorer Program If you are between the ages of 14-17 and want to learn about the fire service up close then consider joining our department's fire explorer program that is managed by the Boy Scouts of America. This program allows young students to learn and perform supervised training in the Fire Service with our fire department. Fire Department Explorer Poster Contact: Richard Harmon Phone: 860-639-1287 or Email: Bozofd393@gmail.com Program Links Fundraisers Company 1 has one fundraiser: They have their monthly Pancake Breakfast. The Pancake breakfast runs October to April and it is the first Sunday of the month from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Company 1 Fire Station. It serves all you can eat Pancakes (blueberry, chocolate chip, or regular), Sausage, and Drinks. ​ Company 2 makes delicious French Fries for the Portland and Durham Fairs every year. ​ Company 3 has a Flower Sale yearly for Mothers Day. Members How to Join If you are interested in joining the Portland Volunteer Fire Department please contact Chief Bob Shea at 860.342.6750 or e-mail him at rshea@portlandct.org . The Portland Fire Department meets every Tuesday evening from 19:00 to 21:00 hours for either a drill or meeting. If you would like to speak to the Chief or hand in an application please do so on Tuesday evening, his office is located at Co. #1 Fire House. Fire Department Application Form Fire Department Auxillary Application Form State of Connecticut Background Check Form Portland Police Background Check Form Links Capiton Region Fire Chiefs Association CTFire-EMS CT Fire Academy FireHouse.com Mesothelioma Guide Rover Mobile State of CT OEMS When To Help - Scheduling Training Members Department Officers Company 1 Company 2 Company 3 Dive Team Fire Police Division Chaplin Training Assistant Chief of Training: Nick DeJohn ​ EMS Training: Tom Sienkiewicz and Tom Michaelewski ​ Training is every Tuesday night at 19:00 hours. Each company holds it's own drill, there are quarterly department drills which are posted on the information board in each company. How to Join