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

Back Public Arrest Records Name Date DOB Address Charges Lindsey Roche 04/19/2024 06/20/1984 32 Tuccitto Rd., Portland CT Failure to Appear 2nd Degree Eric Williams 04/11/2024 10/27/1984 93 Sweet Briar Rd., Stamford CT Larceny Nancy Chrystal 03/20/2024 07/11/1970 798 Glastonbury Tpk., Portland CT Disorderly Conduct; Assault 2nd Degree; Threatening 2nd Degree Kevin Castro 03/18/2024 11/03/2002 10 Fenwick St., Hartford CT Larceny 6th Jonathan Myers 03/17/2024 10/02/2000 275 Columbia Ave., St. Cloud FL Criminal Mischief 4th; Disorderly Conduct Robert McLellan 03/17/2024 10/08/1982 183 Rose Hill Rd., Portland CT Violation of Protective Order Justin Slater 03/15/2024 02/09/1990 204 Jobs Pond Rd., Portland Ct Disorderly Conduct; Interfering w/Officer Ordro Sanders 03/07/2024 07/01/1985 30 Norwich Rd., East Haddam CT Violation of Probation Chayann Spencer 03/05/2024 07/16/2003 26 Airline Ave, Portland CT Disorderly Conduct Robert Mclellan 03/01/2024 10/08/1982 183 Rose Hill Rd., Portland Failure to Appear 2nd; Assault 3rd; Threatening 2nd; Strangulation 2nd; Disorderly Conduct Carly Chabot 12/09/2023 12/11/1994 604 Main St., Portland CT Evading Responsibility; Unregistered Motor Vehicle; Operating MV with suspended license Brett Caswell 12/08/2023 03/06/1984 100 Marlborough St., Portland CT Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Joshua Gaffney 12/01/2023 08/18/1984 57 Summer St., Portland CT Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Troy Freeman 11/15/2023 10/09/1991 115 Summer Street, Middletown CT Disorderly Conduct, Assault 2nd Degree James Crystal 10/28/2023 07/18/1974 798 Glastonbury Tpke., Portland CT Threatening 2nd; Disorder Conduct; Interfering with Arrest Page 1 of 33

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

Portland Housing Authority Back to Agendas & Minutes December 16, 2024 10:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes November 18, 2024 10:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes October 21, 2024 9:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes September 16, 2024 9:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes August 19, 2024 9:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes July 15, 2024 9:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes June 17, 2024 9:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes May 20, 2024 9:00 PM Annual Meeting Agenda Minutes April 15, 2024 9:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes March 18, 2024 9:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes February 20, 2024 10:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes January 16, 2024 10:15 PM Regular Meeting, Location Change - See Agenda Agenda Minutes January 16, 2024 10:00 PM Public Hearing, Location Change - See Agenda Agenda Minutes

Ethics Commission The Ethics Commission is charged with reviewing and enforcing the Town of Portland, CT ethics ordinance as found in the Town ordinance book in Chapter 2 - Administration; Article II-Officers and Employees; Div. I-Generally; §2-33. The Ethics Commission is comprised of 5 regular members and meets quarterly. Back to Agendas & Minutes October 23, 2024 11:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes July 24, 2024 11:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes April 24, 2024 11:00 PM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes January 25, 2024 12:00 AM Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes

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Aquifer Protection Agency The Planning & Zoning Commission members are also appointed as the Town's Aquifer Protection Agency. The Planning and Land Use Administrator and Town Engineer provide staff assistance to the Commission. The five-person and three alternate-member board meets at least twice a month. Back to Agendas & Minutes

Back Portland Business List - Industrial Accent Abrasives LLC Web Site 123 Airline Ave (860) 342-0504 American Concrete Pumping Co Inc Web Site 147 Pickering St (860) 342-4405 CT Greenhouse Co. Web Site 264 Freestone Avenue (860)341-8707 Conscape Inc Web Site 940 Airline Ave (860) 342-4367 FD Welding & Repair Web Site 262 Brownstone Ave (860) 342-0702 Jarvis Airfoil Inc Web Site 528 Glastonbury Tpike (860) 834-2027 Mold-Craft Plastics Inc Web Site 151 Freestone Ave (860) 342-1906 Airex Rubber Product Corp Web Site 100 Indian Hill Ave (860) 342-0850 American Machining Tech Inc Web Site 141 Pickering St (860) 342-0005 Colby Direct Delivery Web Site 178 Airline Ave (860) 342-1313 DRVN Enterprises, Inc Web Site 34 Gopsel Ln (860) 989-8011 Hubert E Burler Construction Co LLC Web Site 984 Portland Cobalt Rd (860) 342-3880 M & C Trucking Web Site 164 Sand Hill Rd (203) 232-1438 New England Welding & Fabrication Web Site 63 Brownstone Ave (860) 342-4843 All Frictions Co Web Site 131 Freestone Ave (860) 342-2001 B & B Equipment LLC Web Site 80 Main St (860) 342-5773 Connecticut Pharmecueticals LLC Web Site 47 Main St (860) 740-4350 Disaster Restorations Services LLC Web Site 338 Airline Ave (860) 788-6822 Ives Tool Co, Inc Web Site 134 Marlborough St (860) 342-4837 M Ferrara & Sons Trucking Web Site 304 Airline Ave (860) 342-1699

Photo Galleries Brainerd Place Proposed Modifications Officer William Mudano Sworn In February 20, 2024 Officer Justin Cochran's Swearing-In Ceremony February 8th, 2024 Dave Kuzminski Retirement January 19, 2024 Dave's Last TOP Podcast January 11, 2024 Senior Center Bus Dedication January 4, 2024 Michael Tierney Sworn in as Town Clerk January 2, 2024 Sergeant James Kelly Retirement December 2023 PHS A Cappella Caroling December 21st, 2023 Holiday Party December 19th 2023 Veterans Day Ceremony November 11th, 2023 Veterans Day Dinner November 11th, 2023 Governor O'Neill Award - Susan Bransfield October 30th, 2023 Halloween on Main October 27, 2023 Senior Center Ribbon Cutting October 2023 Portland Agricultural Fair October 2023 Ralph Paley Award Ceremony 2023 September 2023 Police Captain Ron Milardo Retirement Party August 2023 Arrigoni Bridge Stamp Release August 2023 Juneteenth Celebration 2023 June 24, 2023 Memorial Day Parade 2023 May 28, 2023 Jan Nocek Retirement May 4, 2023 Chamber of Commerce Career Fair at Wesleyan University April 27, 2023 Senior Center Kitchen Groundbreaking Ceremony April 26, 2023 Once Upon a Mattress March 20, 2023 Veterans Day November 11, 2022 Halloween On Main October 28, 2022 Halloween Parades October 23, 2021 Easter Egg Hunt at Rec Complex April 9, 2021 Easter Egg Hunt at Portland Care & Rehab April 13, 2021 Birdon Open House September 9th, 2022 Ralph Paley Spirit of Portland Award Ceremony September 8th 2022 Covid Pollinator Garden July 29, 2022 Second Rapid Test Handout 2022 Rapid Test Handout 2022 January 7 Snowstorm 2022 Brainerd Place Demolition 2022 Winter Storm Bobby 2022 Town Clerk Swear-In 2022 Seal Dedication 2022 Ruth Maio Humanitarian Award 2022 Memorial Day Parade 2022 Memorial Day Flowers 2022 Graduation 2022 Fire Safety Hero 2022 EDC & BOS Visit Elmcrest 2022 Earth Day Pick-Up 2022 Bob Shea Semi-Retirement 2022 Veterans Day Ceremony 2021 Vaccination Clinic Success 2021 Town Hall Parking Lot & Grove St. Rehab 2021 Thompson Hill Rd. Fire 2021 Swearing-In & 1st Organizational Meeting 2021 Susan Bransfield Retirement Party 2021 September 11th Memorial Ceremony 2021 Riverfront Construction 2021 Riverfront Concert 2021 Paulie's Push 2021 National Roadway Safety Award 2021 Nancy Retirement 2021 Memorial Day Parade 2021 Mary Pont Retirement 2021 Labyrinth Ribbon Cutting 2021 Juneteenth 2021 Hungerless Holidays Turkey Drive 2021 Halloween on Main 2021 PHS Graduation 2021 Garden Club Memorial Day 2021 Fairview Street Sidewalk Replacement 2021 Chatham Health Free Vaccines 2021 Brownstone Water Main Replacement 2021 Veterans Day 2020 Town Tech Attends ATCAVE 2020 Terry Willmore Retirement 2020 Quilt of Valor 2020 Providing Masks for Portland Residents 2020 Community Appreciation Car Parade 2020 PHS Graduation 2020 Memorial Day Ceremony 2020 Library Opening Ceremony 2020 John Larson Visits Portland 2020 Food Drive 2020 Covid-19 Testing 2020 Veterans Memorial Garden 2019 Veterans Dinner 2019 Veteran's Ceremony 2019 Veteran Awards 2019 Tim Retirement 2019 This Is Us BTS 2019 Sally Retirement 2019 PHS Graduation 2019 Memorial Day Parade 2019 Laura Merk Retirement 2019 Jim Retirement 2019 Halloween on Main 2019 Award Ceremony 2019 Agricultural Fair 2019 Veterans Dinner 2018 Recreation Complex Groundbreaking Ceremony 2018 PHS & PMS Walk-out 2018 PHS Graduation 2018 4th of July Fireworks 2018 Veterans Wreath Ceremony 2017 Veterans Monument 2017 Veterans Dinner 2017 Officer Josh Bailey Police Swear-in 2017 Memorial Day Parade 2017 John Larson Visits Portland Library 2017 Halloween on Main 2017 Gov. Malloy Middlesex Chamber of Commerce 2017 Board of Selectman Swear-in Ceremony 2017 Air Line Trail Groundbreaking Ceremony 2017 175th Anniversary Commemorative Wrap-Up 2017 Veterans Dinner 2016 New Town Clerk - Ryan Curley 2016 PHS Disney Band Trip 2016 Holiday Parade 2016 PHS Graduation 2016 Gary Jarzabeck Retirement Party 2016 175th Anniversary Parade 2016 Fiber Project 2016 Dan Primmer's Retirement Party 2016 Chamber of Commerce w/East Hampton 2016

Location Portland offers more than the steady charm of a quiet New England village. It offers the convenience of being located in central Connecticut: 1 mile east of Middletown, just over the Arrigoni Bridge. 16 miles south of Hartford. 25 miles north of Old Saybrook and Long Island beaches. Surrounding municipalities include Middletown, Glastonbury, East Hampton and Cromwell. Portland is located at the mid-point between Boston and New York. A short ride brings access to quality universities, shopping malls, airports, theaters, a rich variety of restaurants, beaches, ski slopes, and sports arenas. Points of Interest Senior Vitality Center Recognizing the valuable contributions of senior citizens, the Town of Portland offers a professionally staffed Senior Center, providing a comfortable environment for health services, recreational activities, information seminars, and support groups. Hot meals are provided five days a week, and are delivered to shut-ins through the meals-on-wheels program. Staff members are friendly, helpful and welcome new people. Activities include light impact aerobics, Tai Chi, crafts, shopping trips, bocce ball courts, health screenings, and any excuse for a party. Director serves as municipal agent. Dial-a-Ride is provided by Red Cross (347.3313). ​ Parks & Recreation Over the past few years, Portland's Parks & Recreation Department has more than doubled the number of programs that it offers. Its aim is to provide a diverse menu of activities to choose from, including seasonal or on-going activities, and special events. Programs include various team sports, art classes, ice-skating, crafts, Tai Chi, aerobics, trips, cartooning, parent and child activities, seasonal house dressing contests, skate-boarding, trips, Family Day, summer concerts, and a whole lot more. ​ Youth Services The Town of Portland commits itself to the special needs of young people through its Youth Services Department. Ongoing programs include: Times for Tots, Playground Plus After School programs, Skateboarding trips, a Teenage Youth Commission (sponsoring dances for 6th to 8th graders), Activities Day, Bingo & Social Night, a Girl's Teen Group, an After School Job Bank, and special seasonal activities. Crisis Intervention and Prevention programs include: counseling, a Juvenile Diversion Board, home visits, clothing distribution, and an out-of-school suspension program. ​ Portland Library The Portland Library is constantly updating its services to remain cutting-edge. While maintaining the personalized and friendly atmosphere expected from a small town resource, the services available are far from limited. The extensive book collection is augmented by computer access to the Internet, word processing stations, reference services, computerized databases, CD Roms, and thousands of VCR movies. It also serves the public as a showcase for local artists, and by providing meeting space for groups. Special programs for adults and children help make the Portland Library a vital community center, whose success is measured by the ever-increasing number of people who utilize it.

Back Exemptions & Tax Benefits Exemptions & Tax Benefits Senior and Totally Disabled Homeowners Tax Benefit Filing Period: February 1 through May 15 2024 Guidelines * * Proof of income required, biennially M-35H Application ​ Disability Exemption File with Assessor by January 31 D-1 Totally Disabled Application Blind - File certificate of ​ Farm And Forestland PA490 Filing Period: September 1 through October 31 PA490 M-29 Farm PA490 M-39 Forest ​ Fixed Assessment for New Commercial / Industrial Buildings Must file with the First Selectmen's Office Fixed Assessment Policy Fixed Assessment Application Military and Veteran Exemptions Veterans MUST hav e DD-214, honorably discharge papers filed with the Town Clerks Office by October 1 M-59 ADVET Application * Over 65 or totally disabled , Proof of income r equired, biennially Local ADVET Application * Over 65 or totally disabled , Proof of income required, biennially Active Military AOA Motor Vehicle Exemption ​ ​ Motor Vehicle Exemptions Must be filed with the Assessor by December 31 Handicap Retrofit Application Historic/Classic Car M-65 Commercial Truck ​ ​ ​ Quadrennial Report - Non profit/Tax Exempt Organizations File with Assessor quadrennially by November 1 M-3 Quadrennial Report - Standard M-3 Quadrennial Report - Housing/Group Homes