NVCOG Seeks Public Input on Transit Equity and Inclusion
Waterbury, CT – The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG), the regional planning agency representing 19 towns in the Naugatuck Valley, is inviting the community to help shape the future of public engagement in the region. As part of an update to its Title VI Plan and Public Participation Plan, NVCOG is seeking feedback to ensure that its planning processes are inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all residents.
The Title VI Plan ensures that all programs, activities, and services comply with federal civil rights laws guaranteeing non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin. The Public Participation Plan outlines strategies to engage the public in the planning process, ensuring diverse voices are heard and represented.
The NVCOG has scheduled two public meetings to gather input directly from residents, organizations, and stakeholders. Public meetings will take place on the following dates:
January 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM Waterbury City Hall, Veterans Memorial Hall, 2nd Floor 235 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
These meetings will be interactive, including a brief overview of proposed updates and activities to gather attendees’ thoughts, concerns, and suggestions. Refreshments will be provided. Please email dblanchard@nvcogct.gov to RSVP if you plan to attend.
Meeting locations are ADA accessible. Language assistance is available, and requests can be made at least five business days prior to the meeting by contacting Desira Blanchard, Civil Rights Officer, at dblanchard@nvcogct.gov or 203-757-0535.
About NVCOG NVCOG is a regional planning organization that serves 19 cities and towns in the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. By helping municipalities work together, NVCOG tackles shared challenges such as transportation improvements, environmental issues, and community planning, creating a stronger and more connected region.
The Town of Thomaston is excited to partner with Permit Link to offer online building permits beginning Monday, February 3, 2025!
Fee adjustment: Effective February 3, 2025 The building permit fee schedule has been adjusted for online permitting. The fee for building permits will increase by $11, to cover the electronic processing fee, as adopted by the Board of Selectman on December 3, 2024. BOS Minutes 12/3/24
BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS
For a list of common projects that require building permits, please check our FAQ section: "How do I know if my project requires a building permit?"
All Permits require PDF copied attachments of:
Contractor's License
Worker's Compensation Insurance Certificate
Letter of Authorization: required if the contractor is giving the permission of the homeowner or agent to take out a permit under their license number.
Owner can do their own work and take out their own permits, but state building code states that the home must be owned and inhabited by the owner to allow doing their own work. Flips and rental homes/units require licensed mechanical and structural contractors to apply for permitting.
In addition to the above mentioned permitting, more detailed reviews, permitting, and submissions may be required. If you are constructing, erecting, enlarging, and altering the current footprint &/OR moving, removing, or changing the use of a current building it will require reviews by multiple departments. It will most definitely need the following extra submissions:
Plot plan with the proposed structure and work/activity depicted to scale
Drawings/Plans showing how the structure or space is to be built and if changing or adding onto existing space, an existing plan with designations of spaces used and a proposed plan of designated spaces (both new and existing)
In some cases, this may even require a bit more information to allow for a full and thorough review. You may be asked to provide:
Additional supporting evidence by outside sources
Property Taxes and Sewer:
Per Thomaston Code, Article III, § 128-7: Pursuant to C.G.S § 7-148(c)(2)(B), as amended, no building permit shall be issued for improvements to any property on which the property taxes, sewer rates, charges or assessments imposed by the Town of Thomaston Water Pollution Control Authority are delinquent.
If a property is flagged as Delinquent the review process will be delayed.
Online Permitting System Guidelines
For your convenience, the Town has adopted new online permitting for the submittal of applications for residential building permits, electrical permits, plumbing and gas permits, mechanical permits, Demolition and Fire Protection permits.
Paper permit applications will no longer be accepted. If you do not own a computer or if you need assistance using a computer, both are available at Town Hall. A computer station terminal is located at the Town Hall. Assistance can be obtained in the office or by contacting the Building Department office during normal business hours.
You will have the option to pay online after the application has been submitted. Applicants can mail a check payable to the Town of Thomaston. You may also visit us with payment during our normal business hours. Any payments sent in without a copy of the necessary documents will not be accepted.
Before applying for a permit, you should review the Building Department information above to see what documentation is required. Please scan and attach supporting documentation with your completed application. If you do not have the ability to scan and upload, please send by mail or in person with a copy of your application. Provide as much information as you can on the form as incomplete applications may be rejected.
Filling Out a Permit Application (after you have logged onto the online permitting website).
Select the appropriate permit application from the menu on the left.
Select the location for the permit by entering any characters of column text in the white boxes under House # and/or Street to narrow your search.
Choose the address by highlighting its row.
Click the Next button above the Property List.
Fill out the application fields to completion.
Once you have filled out all text fields click Submit.
This will prompt you to add attachments. Click ok if you want to add attachments.
Once done adding your Attachments you will be prompted to make a payment.
Adding Attachments to Your Permit Application After Submit:
If you need to add attachments after closing a submitted application or want to check your status, go to My Documents at the top center of the Main Page. Select the Permit and click buttons to the left.
I am pleased to welcome our residents, longstanding business owners, visitors, as well as new and future businesses to the Town of Thomaston’s new and improved website. We hope that this user-friendly webpage will enable everyone to easily see what we have long known – Thomaston is a Town for All Time.
The story of our town is closely tied to a man named Seth Thomas, who in 1813 came to what was then known as Plymouth Hollow to manufacture clocks. By 1856, he was labeling his clocks with “Thomas Town.” Seth Thomas and his clocks helped create the route of the Naugatuck Railroad through the area, linking us with the brass mills of Waterbury. On July 6, 1875, Thomas Town became Thomaston in memory of Seth Thomas.
From these beginnings a thriving New England mill town developed. The manufacturing tradition continues in Thomaston, as we are proudly home to businesses in such diverse industries as metalworking, electronics, defense contracting, and cosmetics packaging. We are also happy to be home to a diverse range of tradespeople and craftspeople.
Thomaston offers a wide variety of historical and recreational opportunities. Landmark Community Theatre at the historic Thomaston Opera House is home to numerous productions every year. The Railroad Museum of New England operates year-round with train tours and holiday events. St. Thomas Church here in Thomaston was the final parish of Blessed Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus.
If you enjoy the outdoors, Northfield Brook Lake and Thomaston Dam offer excellent opportunities for hiking, picnicking, and even trail biking! Black Rock State Park is just next door with swimming and camping opportunities. Nystrom’s Pond is Thomaston’s main recreation facility, with a track, swimming area, ball fields, and picnicking.
Seasonal events include opening the winter holiday season with Light Up Thomaston. In the summer months, we offer a weekly concert series at Seth Thomas Park and our Annual Firemen’s Parade and Carnival. The fall season brings our Annual Car Show held in our town center and the Diane Burr Memorial 5K Flag Run/Walk that is held on Veterans Day.
After a busy day enjoying these events, visitors can dine at one of Thomaston’s many excellent restaurants offering a wide variety of cuisine including sandwiches, pizza, fine Italian, Chinese, Thai, sushi, and seafood. Thomaston even has its own brew pub.
Thomaston residents pride themselves on their civic engagement as well as caring for their fellow residents. We have numerous volunteers staffing our emergency services and serving their community on boards and commissions. Our residents collaborate to keep the local food pantry well-stocked and are quick to lend a hand to members of our town family who may be in need.
As rich as Thomaston’s history is, we are also looking forward to our future. The Town of Thomaston has recently achieved Sustainable CT Bronze-level certification. Thomaston is actively designing and preparing to build sections of the Naugatuck River Greenway. Seth Thomas Park in our historic town center will be renovated this summer, bringing exciting improvements to augment our arts and culture offerings. Members of our community are actively planning a year-long celebration of the town’s 150th anniversary to begin at Light Up Thomaston 2024.
Thomaston is proud of its history, its people, and its culture. We look forward to sharing all that we have to offer with newcomers and visitors to our town.
2023 MV hearings 9:00am-11:00am Thomaston Town Hall, Lena Morton Gallery. Please bring your vehicle with you and if it is not drivable take pictures of the vehicle and the mileage.
Do you have paints, cleaners, and other chemicals in your home that you need to dispose of? The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) and participating municipalities will sponsor a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Paint Collection event on Saturday, September 28, 2024. The collection will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nonnewaug High School, 5 Minortown Road, Woodbury, CT 06978. This will be the last event of the year.
The collection is open to residents of the following communities: Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Derby, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Oxford, Prospect, Seymour, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott, and Woodbury. There is no charge to residents. Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license, tax bill, or other identification, is required for entry. There is no need to line up before the 8 a.m. start time.
Hazardous waste consists of poisonous, flammable, and corrosive materials that are harmful to human health if not disposed of properly. The only waste that will be accepted is hazardous waste produced by households. Materials generated by a commercial enterprise or non-profit entity will not be accepted. A full list of acceptable and unacceptable materials can be viewed at //nvcogct.gov/hhw.
Examples of wastes that will be accepted include: oil- and latex-based paints and stains, thermometers and thermostats containing mercury, drain and oven cleaners, upholstery cleaners, wood cleaners, strippers and varnishes, pesticides, poisons, pool and photo chemicals, automotive cleaners and fluids, gasoline and motor oil, grease and rust solvents, aerosols, and metal polishes.
Items that will not be accepted include: auto batteries, propane tanks over 1 lb., compressed gas cylinders, asbestos, smoke detectors, explosives, radioactive or medical waste, grout, joint compound, lead paint chips, and empty containers of any kind. Aerosol containers will not be accepted unless they contain a non-paint chemical. Empty aerosols that contain food products can be recycled. Full or partially full spray paint, full or partially full food products, and empty chemical aerosol containers can be placed in the trash. The contractor reserves the right to reject additional materials.
Up to 50 lbs. of residential waste will be accepted per vehicle. Residents should leave materials in the original container whenever possible. If you think you might exceed this limit, send an email with your name, address, and type of waste to hhw@nvcogct.gov at least one week in advance of the collection. When arriving at the collection site, residents must remain in their cars at all times. Trained waste handlers will remove materials from the cars. All liquid-based products, including gasoline and motor oil should arrive in a sealed container.
Unacceptable materials will be returned or left in the vehicle and information, if known, will be provided on how to dispose of them. For further information, please contact hhw@nvcogct.gov or call (203) 757-0535.
Construction continues on the High Street Extension culvert replacement project. Crews will be working throughout the night (24 hours) with the road down to one lane only. Police officers will be on duty so please proceed with caution.
Thanks for your continued patience. First Selectman's Office Thomaston Police Department
There will be no trash pick up on the following upcoming holidays:
Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 28, 2024
Christmas Day - Wednesday, December 25, 2024
New Year's Day - Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Trash Collection will be delayed by one day.
For Thanksgiving Day, if your regular trash day is Thursday, it will be picked up Friday. If your regular trash day is Friday, it will be picked up on Saturday.
For Christmas Day and New Year's Day, if your regular trash day is Wednesday it will be picked up Thursday. If your regular trash day is Thursday, it will be picked up Friday. If your regular trash day is Friday, it will be picked up on Saturday.
The electors and those persons eligible to vote in town meetings of the Town of Thomaston, Connecticut, are hereby WARNED AND NOTIFIED that a Special Town Meeting will be held in the Town Hall, in the Lena Morton Gallery, 158 Main Street, Thomaston, Connecticut, on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. for the following purposes:
ITEM 1. As recommended by the Boards of Finance and Selectmen, to consider and act on an appropriation not to exceed $196,850.00: $48,000.00 from the Town Emergency Medical Services fund and $148,850.00 from Undesignated Fund Balance, to purchase a Medix ambulance for use by the Thomaston Volunteer Ambulance Corps, and to authorize the First Selectman to take actions and execute documents necessary or convenient for that purpose.
ITEM 2. As recommended by the Boards of Finance and Selectmen, to consider and act on an appropriation not to exceed $65,000.00 from the Town’s Undesignated Fund Balance to purchase a Chevrolet Tahoe “fly car” for use by the Thomaston Volunteer Ambulance Corps, and to authorize the First Selectman to take actions and execute documents necessary or convenient for that purpose.
ITEM 3. As recommended by the Board of Selectmen, to consider and act on a three-year tax abatement agreement, for the October 1, 2024; October 1, 2025; and October 1, 2026, grand lists for 34 Main Street (Pichekar Properties, LLC): a 75% abatement of taxes on improvements for year one; a 40% abatement of taxes on improvements for year two; and a 25% abatement of taxes on improvements for year three; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to update the agreement for the lists of October 1, 2025, and October 1, 2026 to account for revaluation.
Copies of the full text of the Resolutions are on file and available for inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk.
Dated at Thomaston, Connecticut this 3rd day of December, 2024.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
______________________________ Edmond V. Mone, First Selectman
______________________________ Michael Burr, Selectman
The second installment for the GLY 2023 Tax Bills are due January 1, 2025 and are available for payment through our website.
Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town of Thomaston that the second installment for Real Estate, Personal Property and Supplemental Vehicle tax bills on the Grand List of October 1, 2023, are due and payable Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Click here to pay tax(es.)
The last day to pay these taxes to avoid penalty interest is Monday, February 3, 2025. Per State Statute 12-145, interest of 1.5% per month payable from the due date, with a minimum charge of $2.00, will be applied to all delinquent bills. The interest rate applies per month or fraction of each month until paid.
The activity consists of 10 short statements. You simply add words to complete the thought, similar to the game Mad Libs!
The paper versions of the activity are available at the locations listed on the flyer, or you can complete them online by scanning the QR code on the flyer or using the link below to access the activity through January 31, 2025.
Thomaston Restaurant Week is almost here and it’s your opportunity to try as many restaurants as your schedule allows for one incredibly low fixed price.
Ever wonder about that restaurant you’ve heard about or driven by all those times? Thomaston Restaurant Week 2025 is your chance to give it a try at a reduced cost and be entered to win prizes!
This inaugural event is proudly organized by the 150th Anniversary Committee in partnership with Litchfield.co.
The Town Hall offices will be closing at 4:00 p.m. today due to inclement weather and possible worsening conditions. We will reopen tomorrow, Friday, February 7th with normal business hours (until noon).
The electors and those persons eligible to vote in town meetings of the Town of Thomaston, Connecticut, are hereby warned and notified that a Special Town Meeting will be held in the Lena Morton Art Gallery, Town Hall, 158 Main Street, Thomaston, Connecticut, on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. for the following purpose:
ITEM 1. As recommended by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance, to consider and act on a Resolution:
(a) To appropriate $846,000 for the reconstruction and reconfiguration of the existing parking area adjacent to Reeves Field, including the repaving and lining of parking spaces, the installation of a stormwater management feature, the installation of energy efficient lighting, the construction of a pedestrian walkway, landscaping, and the construction of a pickleball court;
(b) To finance said appropriation by issuing the Town’s bonds, notes or temporary notes in an amount not to exceed $169,200;
(c) To authorize the First Selectman and Treasurer to issue the bonds, notes or temporary notes;
(d) To take actions under applicable Internal Revenue Service regulations to allow the Town to issue the bonds, notes or temporary notes on a tax-exempt basis; and
(e) To authorize the First Selectman to execute agreements for the project; and to authorize other Town boards and officials to take all other actions necessary to complete the project and issue the bonds, notes or temporary notes to finance the appropriation.
A copy of the full text of the Resolution is on file and available for inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk.
Dated at Thomaston, Connecticut this 12th day of February, 2025.
Town Hall Offices will be closed Friday, February 14 and Monday, February 17 in observance of the President's Day holiday. Offices will resume during normal business hours on Tuesday.
You’re Invited: Gearing Up for the Future: A Branding Conversation
What: Community Presentation When: February 19, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Where: Thomaston Town Hall, Meeting Room 1 Who: The Entire Thomaston Community
Light refreshments provided.
The TIMES* Accelerator group invites you to an informational gathering to learn how our branding project will support a shared vision and cohesive appearance for our town.
We have invited local leaders, town committees, business owners, and the local community to update you on the work we are doing utilizing the grant award from Connecticut Main Street Center.
We were awarded this grant due to our participation in the inaugural Accelerator training offered by Connecticut Main Street Center. Why This Matters: Our town is full of hardworking businesses, dedicated manufacturers, and a vibrant community.
In today’s world, a strong, unified identity is essential to attract new businesses, visitors, and investors. Imagine the power we could have if we worked together under a single, recognizable brand that showcases everything our town has to offer. Why You Should Be Part of This Conversation?
This initiative isn’t just for our businesses and visitors – it’s for everyone. Whether you’re a small business owner, a manufacturer, a local leader, or a lifelong resident, you have a stake in how our town moves forward.
By working together, we can build a brand that reflects our shared strengths, and vision for the future.
What’s Next? We’ll discuss how branding can benefit our town and how you can play a role in shaping our shared identity. Your voice matters, and together, we can create a stronger and more unified community.
We look forward to seeing you on February 19th! Let’s gear up for the future — together!
Contact us at: Thomaston EDC, 158 Main Street, Thomaston CT 06787 or email GearingUpThomaston@gmail.com *TIMES: Thomaston Improving& Maintaining Economic Support
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