Town of Marlborough, Connecticut

Amy J. Traversa, First Selectman, announced that the Town of Marlborough is contemplating a project to replace the Jones Hollow Road Bridge over the Blackledge River. The bridge replacement project would receive federal funds under the Federal Local Bridge Program administered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

If undertaken, the project design would be expected to begin in early 2017, with construction likely in 2020 or 2021.

What CAN and CANNOT be discarded in medication drop-boxes

YES

• Over-the-counter medications

• Prescription medications

• Medication samples

• Medications for household pets

• Medicated lotions or ointment

NO

• Needles or other “sharps”

• Hazardous waste

• Thermometers

• Personal care products (shampoo, etc.)

• Chip seal provides the opportunity to maintain the roads for very low cost.
• A chip seal is about one fourth to one fifth the cost of a conventional asphalt overlay.
• By extending the time between asphalt overlays, chip seal results in lower costs over the long term.
• By placing a chip seal sooner than asphalt overlay would be placed, the traveling public benefits from roads maintained in better condition.
• Chip seals eliminate the need to crack seal.
• Chip seal enhances safety by providing good skid resistance.
• Chip seal provides an effective moisture barrier for the underlying pavement against water intrusion by sealing cracks in the pavement.
• Chip seal prevents deterioration of the asphalt surface from the effects of aging and oxidation due to water and sun.
• DOT has successfully used chip seal for over 25 years to maintain state routes.
• Chip seal is used only on low traffic routes, less than 2,500 vehicles per day.
• Chip seal virtually eliminates black ice.
• In hot weather chip seal reseals cracks by flowing back together.

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Be Bear Aware Sign for Hiking Trails (PDF)

Black bears are becoming increasingly common in Connecticut as the population continues to grow and expand. Reports of bear sightings, even in heavily populated residential areas, have been on the rise. The Wildlife Division has also seen an increase in the number of reported problems with black bears. The primary contributing factor to bear nuisance problems is the presence of easily-accessible food sources near homes and businesses. Fed bears can become habituated and lose their fear of humans. Bears should NEVER be fed, either intentionally or accidentally. Connecticut residents should take the following simple steps to avoid conflicts and problems with black bears: