Back Holiday Events 2nd Annual Trail of Lights Light Trail Map The November and December holiday seasons are times of giving and helping those in need. The list below includes many of the things residents, organizations, and departments in Portland are doing to help. If you are in need, please contact these groups for more info on how they can help. If you are able to give/donate, please let the groups know! Christmas Food Baskets - meal baskets for families in need, donated by Food Bank (call Ruth at Portland Food Bank ASAP to sign up 860-342-6795) Christmas Gifts - Christmas gifts for families in need, donated by Food Bank (call Ruth at Portland Food Bank ASAP to sign up or to donate 860-342-6795) Christmas Gifts - Christmas gifts for families in need, donated by Fire Department (contact Danielle at Company 1 Fire Department to donate) Christmas Gifts - Christmas gifts for families in need, donated by Portland Veterinary Hospital (contact Portland Veterinary Hospital to donate) Silver Stockings for Seniors - stockings filled with winter items (hats, gloves, socks, etc) (email Shari at faceforwardphotography@gmail.com to sign up or donate)

Media Back Economic Development Play Video Play Video 04:37 Portland, CT | Industrial Promotional Video | Economic Development Commission https://www.portlandct.org/ Play Video Play Video 05:12 Portland, CT | Commercial Promotional Video | Economic Development Commission https://www.portlandct.org/ Play Video Play Video 05:27 Portland, CT | Recreational Promotional Video | Economic Development Commission https://www.portlandct.org/ Welcome to Portland! Play Video Play Video 02:45 Welcome to Portland, CT | First Selectman Ryan Curley We invite you to come on over to our small town of Portland, CT. Visit www.portlandct.org for more information. Play Video Play Video 03:16 Portland, CT Air Line Trail PSA portlandct.org All Media Economic Development BOS Meetings Town of Portland Podcast

Police Department Police Navigation Message from Captain Cunningham Contact Information Officer for Hire Online Forms Events Photo Gallery Public Arrest Records Records Division Sex Offender Registry Crime Victims Guide Frequently Asked Questions Press Release Healthcare for K9 Heroes Announcements Captain Milardo Retired September 4, 2023 - Thank you for 39 years of service Portland Police Department - Portland CT 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, 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) Mission Statement The mission of the Portland Police Department is to protect the life and property of its citizens in order to assure a superior quality of life. The Police Department strives to accomplish this by providing security and reliability to the public through just and unprejudiced law enforcement, partnerships within the community, and innovative problem solving.

Back Board of Selectman The Portland Board of Selectmen consisting of the First Selectman and six (6) other Selectmen are elected at the regular Town election for a term of two (2) years. Their general powers and duties are governed by the Town Charter, Chapter IV. ​ The Deputy First Selectman shall serve as Acting First Selectman in the event of the temporary absence or temporary disability of the First Selectman. ​ Four (4) members of the Board of Selectmen shall constitute a quorum. List of Board of Selectman Liasons ​ Rules of Procedure for Bo ard of Selectmen Meetings Name Position Party Term Ryan J. Curley First Selectman Republican 2023-2025 John H. Dillon Selectman Democrat 2023-2025 Michael S. Hernandez Selectman Republican 2023-2025 Robert W. Hetrick Jr. Selectman Republican 2023-2025 Shaun P. Manning Selectman Undecided 2023-2025 Michael A. Pelton Deputy First Selectman Republican 2023-2025 James K. Tripp Selectman Democrat 2023-2025

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Youth Services Advisory Board The Youth Services Advisory Board meets at 4:00 PM in the Youth Services office at 265 Main St. Back to Agendas & Minutes May 21, 2024 8:30 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes April 16, 2024 8:30 PM Special Meeting Agenda Minutes March 19, 2024 8:30 PM Regular Meeting, Cancelled Agenda Minutes March 5, 2024 9:30 PM Special Meeting Agenda Minutes January 23, 2024 9:30 PM Special Meeting Agenda Minutes January 16, 2024 9:30 PM Regular Meeting, Cancelled Agenda Minutes

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 CHD | Board of Health Citation Hearing Officer Clean Energy Task Force Committee on Solidarity Conservation Commission Economic Development Commission Emergency Management Advisory Board Ethics Commission Housing Code Board of Appeals Inland Wetlands Commission Land & Building Usage Assessment Committee Library Board of Directors Long Range Capital Improvements Parks & Recreation Commission Plan of Conservation & Development Planning & Zoning Commission Portland Housing Authority Riverfront Access Committee Route 17 Recreational Complex Schools Facilities Study Committee Senior Advisory Board Town Beautification Committee Town Meetings Town Wide Safety Committee Veteran Affairs Committee Water & Sewer Commission Youth Advisory Board Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Schedule

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Assessor's Office Explore Real Estate Motor Vehicle Personal Property Assessor Maps Tax Exemption and other Forms Assessment Appeals Contact Info Assessor's Office 33 East Main St., Lower Level Portland, CT 06480 Phone: 860-342-6744 Fax: 860-342-6738 Richard J. Lasky Jr. CCMA Town Assessor: Email ​ Amy Giveans Assessment Clerk: Email Office Hours Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Welcome to the Assessor's Office! The Assessor is responsible for the discovery, listing and valuation of all taxable and non-taxable property located within the Town of Portland annually as of the October 1 Assessment Date. Real Estate, Personal Property and Motor Vehicles are assessed at 70% of fair market value and values are determined by using uniform, fair and equitable appraisal methods legally prescribed by law. ​ Online Assessor Database Link & Field Card info Home Real Estate Assessments are 70% of fair market value as of the posted assessment date or Revaluation date. Real property is assessed in Connecticut on a 5 year cycle. - Portland’s most recent date of Revaluation date is October 1, 2021. Property values have increased 11.5% on average since the prior 2016 Revaluation year. Assessor Bulletin - Spring 2024 All Commercial properties receiving lease income must file Income & Expense Reports for income received in 2023 Due June 1, 2024 2023 I&E REPORT.pdf ​ ​ Senior and Totally Disabled Homeowner Tax Benefits renewal 2023 Last day to file - May 15, 2024 The Town of Portland Tax Assessor’s Office will begin taking applications from new applicants for the Senior Tax Credit Program beginning in February through May 15, 2024. If you are currently on the program and did not file last year, it is time to renew your application. M-35H Application If you and/or your spouse are 65 years of age or older or totally disabled, own your home and your income does not exceed $43,800 if unmarried, or $53,400 if married, you may be eligible for a tax benefit on your real estate taxes. Your 2023 Federal Income Tax Return and 1099 Social Security statement are needed as proof of income to submit an application. Document

Fire Department A vehicle with flashing blue lights is a firefighter or EMS technician responding to an emergency. Please pull to the side of the road quickly and safely and allow the vehicle to pass. Remember, we could be responding to someone you love. Thanks for your cooperation . ​ Last Updated: August 3,2022 Explore Home Members Apparatus History Training Awards Fundraisers How to Join Links Company 1 Company 2 Company 3 Fire Explorer Program Contact Us Message from the Chief I have been in the Fire Service for 40 years and have seen and been part of many tragedies as well as the wonderful opportunities of bringing new life into this world. I am a true believer, that a leader is only as good as the people they surround themselves with. It is an honor working with and leading such a great group of men and women in Portland, some of which have become like family. It is due to the overwhelming support of our love ones who we leave during dinner, homework, holidays and even birthdays. They continue to sacrifice so much so that we may continue to serve our community. ​ They are the true heroes of our volunteer service. ​ With our changing world and the impact on our service since 9-11, it is hard to believe that over 70% of our nation's fire service is still manned by volunteers. This speaks volumes for all of our Volunteers. Even with increased demands and new threats against our way of living, they continue to answer the call when needed. They must be ready and perform at 100% all the time. There is no room for error. YOUR Volunteers are a special group of people who deserve your support both publicly and financially for what they do everyday. ​ I ask you all to remember your volunteers no matter what service they provide for. If it was not for them, your communities would be changed forever. ​ Sincerely, Chief Robert Shea Company #2 Picnic Grounds Rental Contact Co. #2 Picnic Grounds on 84 Indian Hill Avenue Telephone: (860) 342-2006 Email: PFDco2picnicgrounds@gmail.com Available for birthday parties, weddings, receptions, anniversaries, fundraisers, reunions, and more! *The Rental Association is separate from the Portland Volunteer Fire Department

Back Portland Business List - Recreation Air Line Trail Web Site 82 Middle Haddam Rd (860) 342-6757 Chris Cote's Golf Performance Center Web Site 1400 Main Street (860) 342-2226 Portland Golf Course Web Site 169 Bartlett St (860) 342-6107 Quarry View Historic Park & Campground Web Site 311 Brownstone Ave (860) 930-5072 Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park Web Site 161 Brownstone Ave (860) 342-0668 Northeast Performance Institute Web Site 1400 Main Street (860) 342-2226 Portland Golf West Web Site 105 Gospel Ln (860) 342-6111 Riverfront Park & Pavilion Web Site 284 Brownstone Ave (860)342-6757 Callander House Museum Web Site 492 Main St (860) 342-5455 Oakwood Sports Center of Glastonbury LLC Web Site Glastonbury Tpike (860) 633-3689 Quarry Ridge Golf Course Web Site 9 Rose Hill Rd (860) 342-6113

Back Prevention Prevention is probably the most important of the four areas of focus for Youth & Family Services. Programming and events focus on preventing and educating about what are generally thought of as negative behaviors, such as substance use, criminal or delinquent behavior, and generally unhealthy practices. ​ The vast majority of our prevention work is done through the "This is Us, Portland" Prevention Council, which is a volunteer group of local residents, businesses, and stakeholders. Their prevention work is focused on educating students, parents, and residents through presentations and discussions. This work extends to the local business owners who have a stake in creating a healthy environment where they can thrive. Courage to Speak The first presentation from the "This is Us, Portland" Prevention Council is with Ginger and Larry Katz, founders of the Courage to Speak Foundation . Ginger is also the author of Sunny's Story , A Drug Prevention Book. They started the Foundation after their son died of an opioid overdose. ​ Portland High School Library 95 High St, Portland ​ April 20, 2022 7:00 - 8:30 pm ​ During this in-person talk, Ginger and Larry will talk about their son's story, and cover topics such as signs of drug use, communicating with youth, how to teach refusal skills, and more! We want this to be interactive, and there will be a question and answer session and a book signing. ​ Speaking of books, the first 25 people to RSVP and attend the event will receive a signed copy of Sunny's Story . ​ RSVP is encouraged, but not required for this free event ! RSVP Here! "How Communities Can Maximize New Resources to Solve the Opioid Crisis" The button to the right links to a recent webinar "How Communities Can Maximize New Resources to Solve the Opioid Crisis" presented by Project Opioid on Thursday, March 31, 2022. Watch! ​​Project Opioid has additional webinars coming up on: April 28 @ 4pm How Law Enforcement Can Help Solve the Opioid Crisis May 19 @ 1pm Creating Best Practice Community Solutions to the Overdose Crisis Sunny's Story in the 6th Grade Ginger and Larry will also be visiting Portland's 6th grade class at Brownstone Intermediate School on April 21, 2022 for a discussion of Ginger's book: Sunny's Story . Youth & Family Services and the "This is Us, Portland" Prevention Council purchased a copy of Sunny's Story for each 6th grader. Matt Fox, the health teacher at Brownstone, and the 6th grade team of teachers will read and discuss the book with their students in preparation for the assembly on the 21st. ​ We hope that some of the parents of our 6th graders will also join us for the evening presentation on the 20th.