We are excited to announce that the new FY 2027 Town Manager Proposed Digital Budget Book is now available! Use the link above to view and learn more.

The Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program is designed to provide funding for municipal and tax-exempt organizations by providing a corporation business tax credit for businesses who make cash contributions to these entities. Each municipal agency or tax-exempt organization that wishes to participate in the NAA Program must complete in its entirety Form NAA-01. Applications are due by Friday, June 5, 2026 at 4:00pm and must be submitted directly to the Town Manager’s Office, 84 South Main St., Cheshire, CT 06410. Interested organizations wishing to learn more about the program and/or have specific questions should visit the State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services website as the Town’s role is primarily administrative.

Applications are approved by the municipality’s governing body and forwarded to Department of Revenue Services (DRS). Once an organization is approved by the state, businesses can receive a credit of 60% of their approved contribution to certain programs (or 100% in the case of certain energy conservation programs) approved by the DRS.

The Town of Cheshire will host a free Electronics and Mattress Recycling Event on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 9 AM – 1 PM at 1304 Waterbury Road (the old transfer station). Also accepted on this day: grass clipping, leaves, branches & brush. This event is open to Cheshire residents only, proof of residency is required.

These events are held monthly, usually on the second Saturday. The date may change due to religious holidays, weather conditions, emergencies or unforeseen events. Always check the Town website (www.cheshirect.gov). 

Mattresses

Cheshire residents may drop off their mattresses, box springs. Unacceptable items, see below.

 Electronics

Residents may drop off their electronic recyclables. Acceptable items to recycle include computers/laptop/printer/keyboard/mouse/monitor; TV/VCR/DVD/remote; telephone/cellphone; fax machine; console; scanners; iPods/PDAs; stereo equipment, camera; tablet/eBooks; small appliances, lightbulbs, game consoles/controllers and household batteries. Unacceptable items, see below.

Grass Clippings, Leaves, Branches & Brush

 Residents must empty grass clippings and leaves out of the bag or container. Branches must be 6” or less in diameter and 4’ or less in length.   Unacceptable items, see below.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:

For additional information, click here or contact the Public Works Department at 203-271-6650.

FY 26-27 Operating Budget Schedule

Subject to Amendments

All Budget Committee meetings posted as Special Council meetings.

Wednesday, March 11, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers

• Public Hearing to consider the proposed General Fund Operating Budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, the proposed Water Pollution Control Department Fund Operating Budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, and the Community Pool Fund Operating Budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. 
• Budget presentations: Board of Education 

Monday, March 23, 6:30 p.m., Room 207/209

• Budget presentations: Parks and Recreation, Community Pool, Library, Human Services

Tuesday, March 24, 6:30 p.m., Room 207/209

• Budget presentations:  Public Works, Engineering, Water Pollution Control

Tuesday, March 31, 6:30 p.m., Cheshire Police Department

• Budget presentations:  Fire, Police, Building

Monday, April 13, 6:30 p.m., Room 207/209

• Finance, Insurance, Debt Service, and General Budget Deliberations

Wednesday, April 15, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers

• Public Information Session and General Budget Deliberations

Thursday, April 23, 6:30 p.m., Room 207/209

• General Budget Deliberations

Tuesday, April 28, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers

• Budget Adoption

Wednesday, April 29, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers

• Budget Adoption (if needed)

Note: Additional meetings for CEP may be scheduled in May.

School Break – April 6th – 10th 

Trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week, 2/23/26-2/28/26.

Town Hall will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

As of February 3, 2026, in response to the State activating the Severe Cold Weather Protocol, the Town of Cheshire continues to operate under severe cold weather protocol until further notice. 

Warming centers for residents will be open at the following locations:

Parents should monitor their children’s outdoor activities and be aware of any signs of frost bite or distress, especially when the wind chill reaches the zero mark.  Limit the time your pets are outside as well.

The Cheshire Emergency Management Team will continue to monitor advisories and wind chill alerts that have been issued by the National Weather Service. Here are some prevention tips from the Ready.gov web site to stay safe in the cold:

• Make a Family Communications Plan. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to know how you will contact one another, how you will get back together and what you will do in case of an emergency.
• Make an emergency kit for at least three days of self-sufficiency.
• Prepare your home:
  • Make sure your home is well insulated and that you have weather stripping around your doors and window sills to keep the warm air inside.
  • Make sure you have working carbon smoke and monoxide detectors.
  • Keep fire extinguishers on hand, and make sure everyone in your house knows how to use them. House fires pose an additional risk, as more people turn to alternate heating sources without taking the necessary safety precautions.
  • Learn how to shut off water valves (in case a pipe bursts).
  • Insulate your home by installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic from the inside to keep cold air out.
  • If you have a wood burning fireplace, consider storing wood to keep you warm if winter weather knocks out your heat. Also, make sure you have your chimney cleaned and inspected every year.
  • Have at least one of the following heat sources in case the power goes out:
    • Extra blankets, sleeping bags and warm winter coats
    • Fireplace or wood-burning stove with plenty of dry firewood, or a gas log fireplace
• Plan to bring pets inside.

Residents with further questions should call the Town Manager’s Office at 203-271-6660.

For Immediate Release

The Cheshire Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Cheshire Town Hall, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410 for the Plan of Conservation and Development, pursuant to Section 8-23 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

To review the documents, please visit the Planning Office, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410 or click here to view online. 

NEWS RELEASE

TOWN OF CHESHIRE

84 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CHESHIRE, CT 06410

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                            

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:    Sean M. Kimball, Town Manager            203.271.6600

                                                             Chris McCardle, Assessor                        203.271.6620

                                                             James Jaskot, Director of Finance            203.271.6610

_________________________________________________________________________________

CHESHIRE: 

Town Manager Sean Kimball announced that the net Grand List for October 1, 2025, has been finalized in the amount of 4,141,473,727 which is an increase of 110,559,669 or 2.74% from the October 1, 2024 Grand List.

The change in the net Grand List is reflected in the following components: 

            Real Estate increased by 93,074,089 or 2.66%; 

            Business Personal Property increased by 2,005,338 or 0.91%;

            and Motor Vehicles increased by 15,480,242 or 4.94%.

“At 2.66%, the Grand List growth for real estate represents the highest percentage increase in over 30 years for non-revaluation years,” Kimball said.  “While this is positive news for Cheshire’s long-term financial stability, it is important to note that 83% of this real estate growth was driven solely by the Stone Bridge Crossing development, meaning that most of tax revenues from those properties will be captured in the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district and not available to the general fund to support the budget until certain obligations are met and funds can be redirected by the Town Council.”  Kimball further noted that two of Cheshire’s Top 5 Taxpayers are now properties associated with Stone Bridge Crossing.

Property owners wishing to appeal their 2025 Grand List real estate, business personal property assessment or their 2024 supplemental motor vehicle assessment before the Board of Assessment Appeals must submit a written application to the Board on or before February 20, 2026.  These forms will be available on the website at www.cheshirect.gov and from the Assessor’s Office in the Town Hall at 84 South Main Street.  By state statute, an appeal can be heard ONLY if the request has been submitted on the prescribed form to the Cheshire Board of Assessment Appeals by February 20, 2026.

For more information on the assessment appeals process, the public should contact the Assessor’s Office at 203.271.6620.

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Join Cheshire Youth Services & The Yellow House in collaboration with Jane Doe No More for this special  at the Cheshire Public Library on February 10, 2026 from 6-7pm. Click here to register now!

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF CHESHIRE

2025 MS4 ANNUAL REPORT

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Cheshire, under its Registration No. GSM000058 for the General Permit for Discharge of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) will have the Draft 2025 Annual Report available for review and comment by the General Public. The report describes Town activities during 2025 along with future activities to comply with the MS4 General Permit.

The Draft 2025 Annual Report will be available on the Town’s website by February 15, 2025 and will remain available for public comment for at least thirty days. Hard copies of this report are available upon request.

An electronic copy of the draft report will be available on the Town’s stormwater website: https://www.cheshirect.org/235/Stormwater-Management-MS-4

Comments can be submitted to Mr. Marek Kement, P.E., L.S., Town Engineer via email at mkement@cheshirect.org or via phone at (203) 271-6650.

Due to weather conditions, all non-public safety Town facilities will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026 including Town Hall, Cheshire Public Library, Community Pool, Youth Center, Artsplace, Yellow House, Human Services, and the Senior Center.

NEWS RELEASE

TOWN OF CHESHIRE

84 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CHESHIRE, CT 06410

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                            

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:     Cheshire Police Department 203.271.5500

_________________________________________________________________________________

CHESHIRE: 

With the expected snowstorm upon us, the Town of Cheshire is asking for your cooperation to allow us to provide maximum service to all our residents by helping us keep our Town roads safe.

Parking Ban 

The Cheshire Police Department has activated a parking ban beginning Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM until further notice, meaning there is no parking on the roadways by Town Ordinance.  Failure to move a vehicle could result in it being towed. Residents are responsible for removing basketball hoops and any other private property from town roads and right-of-way so that they don’t impede snow removal operations.

Shoveling Out Hydrants and Blowing Snow into the Roadway

Town ordinance also states that property owners are responsible for clearing all snow and ice from sidewalks adjacent to their property within 24 hours of the end of the snowfall or precipitation.  The Public Works Department suggests that residents wait until the Town plows have pushed back snow to the curb line before clearing the sidewalk areas.  This generally happens within 4 to 6 hours after the snow has stopped.

We are requesting residents that when they are out shoveling snow from their driveways and sidewalks to also clear nearby fire hydrants. By clearing a three-foot radius around the hydrant will help save precious time in battling a fire.

Residents who live on a cul-de-sac or lesser-traveled roads are encouraged to be patient with the removal of snow from these areas.  Priority is given to clearing access in the travel portions of the through roads.  Once the storm subsides, the roads will be pushed back to the curb line as reasonably possible, which allows room for additional snowfall from future snowstorms.  This also allows access to mailboxes and newspaper receptacles and opens up storm drains to allow melting snow to run off properly.  

The Public Works Department suggests that residents make certain their mailboxes are at least 42 inches above the roadway and set back slightly from the edge of the road so that the postal carrier can reach it, behind either the face of curb or edge of road.  The Public Works Department does not replace mailboxes that are displaced by snow or slush from plows.  If contact with a plow can be shown, then it will be replaced with a standard style mailbox. Please refer to the Town Council’s policy resolution on mailboxes for more information. 

Residents and private plowing contractors should take note that the Town prohibits snow to be placed on any public highway in such a manner as to impede or inconvenience travel on any roadway.  Residents or private contractors will also be held responsible for any curb damage done as a result of plowing snow across roadways.

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There will be no trash/recycle collection on Monday due to Sunday’s expected snowstorm. Trash will be delayed one day through Saturday 1/31/2026.

In response to the State activating the Severe Cold Weather Protocol, the Town of Cheshire is opening warming centers starting today, January 20, 2026 until further notice. 

Warming centers for residents will be open at the following locations:

• Cheshire Senior Center, located at 240 Maple Avenue from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.
• The Cheshire Public Library located at 104 Main Street will also be open as a warming station from Monday-Thursday 9AM-8:30PM, Friday & Saturday 9AM-5 PM. 
• In the event of an extended, wide-spread power outage we will open the Cheshire Youth Center located at 559 South Main St. 

Parents should monitor their children’s outdoor activities and be aware of any signs of frost bite or distress, especially when the wind chill reaches the zero mark.  Limit the time your pets are outside as well.

The Cheshire Emergency Management Team will continue to monitor advisories and wind chill alerts that have been issued by the National Weather Service. Here are some prevention tips from the Ready.gov web site to stay safe in the cold:

• Make a Family Communications Plan. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to know how you will contact one another, how you will get back together and what you will do in case of an emergency.
• Make an emergency kit for at least three days of self-sufficiency.
• Prepare your home:
  • Make sure your home is well insulated and that you have weather stripping around your doors and window sills to keep the warm air inside.
  • Make sure you have working carbon smoke and monoxide detectors.
  • Keep fire extinguishers on hand, and make sure everyone in your house knows how to use them. House fires pose an additional risk, as more people turn to alternate heating sources without taking the necessary safety precautions.
  • Learn how to shut off water valves (in case a pipe bursts).
  • Insulate your home by installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic from the inside to keep cold air out.
  • If you have a wood burning fireplace, consider storing wood to keep you warm if winter weather knocks out your heat. Also, make sure you have your chimney cleaned and inspected every year.
  • Have at least one of the following heat sources in case the power goes out:
    • Extra blankets, sleeping bags and warm winter coats
    • Fireplace or wood-burning stove with plenty of dry firewood, or a gas log fireplace
• Plan to bring pets inside. 

Residents with further questions should call the Town Manager’s Office at 203-271-6660.

For Immediate Release

A message from Anne Marie Burr, CCMC, CCMO, Town of Cheshire Collector of Revenue:

The last day to pay the 2^nd installment of the 2024 GL Real Estate Tax Bill, the 2024 GL Supplemental Motor Vehicle Tax Bill, and the 2026 Residential Sewer Use Bill is Monday, February 2, 2026.

Payment must be RECEIVED in the Tax Office by 4:00 pm on February 2, 2026.  The payment drop box located in the Cheshire Town Hall parking lot is checked and blocked off at 4:00 pm on February 2, 2026.  If you are mailing your payment, it MUST CONTAIN AN OFFICIAL US POSTMARK of February 2, 2026 or prior to be considered an on time payment.  The only way to ensure your envelope contains an OFFICIAL US POSTMARK is to bring your envelope into a post office and request they hand stamp the date they received it on the envelope.  Placing your payment in a mailbox on or close to the last day to pay DOES NOT GUARANTEE it will be stamped with an Official US Postmark of the day you mailed it.

If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact the Collector of Revenue office at 203-271-6630.

The link below contains information regarding Official US Postmarks taken directly from the USPS website.

Sewer Use bills for residential customers were mailed on 12/31/2025.  These bills are available online at www.cheshirect.gov . You will need either your bill # or the Unique I.D. Number for your property to access the Sewer Use bill online.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Tax Office at 203-271-6630.

Anne Marie Burr, CCMC, CCMO

Collector of Revenue

Town Hall will be closed on Thursday,  January 1, 2026. There will be no collection of solid waste and recycling Collection will be delayed one day, collected Friday through Saturday.

Please note that this collection on January 10^th will include Christmas trees and cardboard. Cardboard must be broken down.

The Town of Cheshire will host a free Electronics and Mattress Recycling Event on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 9 AM – 1 PM at 1304 Waterbury Road (the old transfer station). Also accepted on this day: grass clipping, leaves, branches & brush. This event is open to Cheshire residents only, proof of residency is required.

These events are held monthly, usually on the second Saturday. The date may change due to religious holidays, weather conditions, emergencies or unforeseen events. Always check the Town website www.cheshirect.gov. Read more information about the schedule of recycling events here. 

Mattresses

Cheshire residents may drop off their mattresses, box springs. Unacceptable items, see below.

 Electronics

Residents may drop off their electronic recyclables. Acceptable items to recycle include computers/laptop/printer/keyboard/mouse/monitor; TV/VCR/DVD/remote; telephone/cellphone; fax machine; console; scanners; iPods/PDAs; stereo equipment, camera; tablet/eBooks; small appliances, lightbulbs, game consoles/controllers and household batteries. Unacceptable items, see below.

Grass Clippings, Leaves, Branches & Brush

 Residents must empty grass clippings and leaves out of the bag or container. Branches must be 6” or less in diameter and 4’ or less in length.   Unacceptable items, see below.

 THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:

• Mattresses from futons, sofa beds, water beds, car beds, crib mattresses
• Mattresses infested with bed bugs.
• Mattresses that are wet, damaged, or excessively soiled
• Sleeping Bags
• Mattress pads, toppers, pillows, bedding
• Furniture, other household items 
• Garbage
• Smoke detectors 
• Car batteries 
• Appliances containing Freon, including AC units, refrigerators, and dehumidifiers
• Stumps, Logs. Large branches over size limit.  

For additional information, contact the Public Works Department at 203-271-6650.

Press Release- For Immediate Release

TOWN OF CHESHIRE

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

250 MAPLE AVENUE, CHESHIRE, CONNECTICUT 06410

Telephone (203) 272-1828   FAX (203) 272-7314

In response to the State activating the Severe Cold Weather Protocol, the Town of Cheshire’s warming centers are now open through January 4, 2026.

Warming centers for residents will be open at the following locations:

• Cheshire Senior Center, located at 240 Maple Avenue from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday December 30, 2025 and Friday, January 2, 2026. 
• The Cheshire Public Library located at 104 Main Street will also be open as a warming station on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 from 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Wednesday December 31, 2025 from 9 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and Friday, January 2, 2026 & Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  
• In the event of an extended, wide-spread power outage we will open the Cheshire Youth Center located at 559 South Main St. 

Parents should monitor their children’s outdoor activities and be aware of any signs of frost bite or distress, especially when the wind chill reaches the zero mark.  Limit the time your pets are outside as well.

The Cheshire Emergency Management Team will continue to monitor advisories and wind chill alerts that have been issued by the National Weather Service. Here are some prevention tips from the Ready.gov web site to stay safe in the cold:

• Make a Family Communications Plan. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to know how you will contact one another, how you will get back together and what you will do in case of an emergency.
• Make an emergency kit for at least three days of self-sufficiency.
• Prepare your home:
  • Make sure your home is well insulated and that you have weather stripping around your doors and window sills to keep the warm air inside.
  • Make sure you have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
  • Keep fire extinguishers on hand, and make sure everyone in your house knows how to use them. House fires pose an additional risk, as more people turn to alternate heating sources without taking the necessary safety precautions.
  • Learn how to shut off water valves (in case a pipe bursts).
  • Insulate your home by installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic from the inside to keep cold air out.
  • If you have a wood burning fireplace, consider storing wood to keep you warm if winter weather knocks out your heat. Also, make sure you have your chimney cleaned and inspected every year.
  • Have at least one of the following heat sources in case the power goes out:
    • Extra blankets, sleeping bags and warm winter coats
    • Fireplace or wood-burning stove with plenty of dry firewood, or a gas log fireplace
• Plan to bring pets inside. 

Residents with further questions should call the Town Manager’s Office at 203-271-6660.

For Immediate Release

A Message from The Town of Cheshire Collector of Revenue

There has been a delay in mailing Sewer Use Charge bills this year due to an issue with the processing company.  I hope the residential bills will be mailed by December 31, 2025. The 2026 yearly rate for Sewer Use Charge for a single-family residence is $490.00.   I will update the Town website as new information becomes available and we are able to start accepting payments for 2026 Sewer Use Charges.

Anne Marie Burr, CCMC, CCMO

Collector of Revenue

Town of Cheshire

The Town of Cheshire Department of Parks and Recreation is conducting a survey to gather feedback on the 2025 Bartlem Beats Summer Concert Series and to plan for 2026. Responses will be accepted through January 20, 2026. Click here to take the survey now!

Town Hall will be closed:

• December 24, 2025
• December 25, 2025
• December 26, 2025
•  January 1, 2026

There will be no collection of solid waste and recycling on both Thursday, December 25, 2025 (Christmas) and Thursday, January 1, 2026 (New Year’s Day). Collection will be delayed one day, collected Friday through Saturday both weeks.

Town Hall will close early at 3PM on Thursday, December 11, 2025. 

The Town of Cheshire will host a free Electronics and Mattress Recycling Event on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 9 AM – 1 PM at 1304 Waterbury Road (the old transfer station). Also accepted on this day: grass clipping, leaves, branches & brush. This event is open to Cheshire residents only, proof of residency is required.

These events are held monthly, usually on the second Saturday. The date may change due to religious holidays, weather conditions, emergencies or unforeseen events. Always check the Town website www.cheshirect.gov

Mattresses

Cheshire residents may drop off their mattresses, box springs. Unacceptable items, see below.

 Electronics

Residents may drop off their electronic recyclables. Acceptable items to recycle include computers/laptop/printer/keyboard/mouse/monitor; TV/VCR/DVD/remote; telephone/cellphone; fax machine; console; scanners; iPods/PDAs; stereo equipment, camera; tablet/eBooks; small appliances, lightbulbs, game consoles/controllers and household batteries. Unacceptable items, see below.

Grass Clippings, Leaves, Branches & Brush

 Residents must empty grass clippings and leaves out of the bag or container. Branches must be 6” or less in diameter and 4’ or less in length.   Unacceptable items, see below.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:

For additional information, contact the Public Works Department at 203-271-6650.

Press Release- For Immediate Release

TOWN OF CHESHIRE

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

250 MAPLE AVENUE, CHESHIRE, CONNECTICUT 06410

Telephone (203) 272-1828   FAX (203) 272-7314

In response to the State activating the Severe Cold Weather Protocol, the Town of Cheshire’s warming center are now open through 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Warming centers for residents will be open at the following locations:

Parents should monitor their children’s outdoor activities and be aware of any signs of frost bite or distress, especially when the wind chill reaches the zero mark.  Limit the time your pets are outside as well.

The Cheshire Emergency Management Team will continue to monitor advisories and wind chill alerts that have been issued by the National Weather Service. Here are some prevention tips from the Ready.gov web site to stay safe in the cold:

• Make a Family Communications Plan. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to know how you will contact one another, how you will get back together and what you will do in case of an emergency.
• Make an emergency kit for at least three days of self-sufficiency.
• Prepare your home:
  • Make sure your home is well insulated and that you have weather stripping around your doors and window sills to keep the warm air inside.
  • Make sure you have a working carbon monoxide detector.
  • Keep fire extinguishers on hand, and make sure everyone in your house knows how to use them. House fires pose an additional risk, as more people turn to alternate heating sources without taking the necessary safety precautions.
  • Learn how to shut off water valves (in case a pipe bursts).
  • Insulate your home by installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic from the inside to keep cold air out.
  • If you have a wood burning fireplace, consider storing wood to keep you warm if winter weather knocks out your heat. Also, make sure you have your chimney cleaned and inspected every year.
  • Have at least one of the following heat sources in case the power goes out:
    • Extra blankets, sleeping bags and warm winter coats
    • Fireplace or wood-burning stove with plenty of dry firewood, or a gas log fireplace
• Plan to bring pets inside.

Residents with further questions should call the Town Manager’s Office at 203-271-6660.

For Immediate Release

Cheshire Residents,

We want to alert you to a recent scam targeting individuals by impersonating various Town employees and committee members. 

What’s happening:We’ve been made aware of fraudulent messages (via email) going out to applicants requiring additional application fees for an application to be approved. So far, we are aware of emails impersonating Planning and Zoning staff as well as members of the Beautification Committee. The Beautification Committee impersonator used "planning.cheshire@mail.com" to send scam messages (read more below on how to identify a real Town of Cheshire email address). 

Click here to view the Planning and Zoning scam. 

What you should know:

1. We never ask for additional payments through wire transfer. Fees for any applications are discussed in person with the applicant. 
2. All email communications will come from our verified channels, such as https://ct-cheshire.civicplus.com/, from OpenGov.com, or an email domain ending in @cheshirect.gov 
3. If you receive any suspicious communication, do not click on any links or provide any information.

What to do if you're contacted:

1. Do not respond.
2. Take a screenshot or copy the message.
3. Report it to us immediately at 203-271-6670.

We take your security seriously and are actively working to shut down these scams. Please remain vigilant and contact us if you have any concerns.

The Town of Cheshire will be conducting a randomly selected audit of District 6 - Highland School at 1:00pm on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the Office of the Secretary of the State located at 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT. 

In observance of Thanksgiving, Town Hall will be closed this week on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2025.

A reminder that Town Hall will be closed on November 11, 2025 in observance of Veterans Day. There will be no delay in trash and recycling collection. 

Official Municipal Election Results

November 4, 2025

Capital Projects Referendum Results

Click here to view explanatory text of November 4, 2025 referendum questions

Elected Offices Results

For all information on elected offices, please see the Connecticut Secretary of the State’s website. 

If you are having trouble viewing the referendum results on your mobile device, please click here to view the document. 

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM CHESHIRE HUMAN SERVICES REGARDING THE DISRUPTION IN SNAP BENEFITS:

Due to the federal government shutdown, as of November 1, 2025, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits will not be disbursed.

The Cheshire Human Services Department, Cheshire Food Drive, Inc. and the Cheshire Community Food Pantry, Inc. are working together to increase the level of assistance provided until the shutdown ends as many of the families we collectively serve, and others, will be impacted by this disruption. Below is a list of local resources should you need assistance or wish to donate to these community programs:

The Cheshire Human Services Department distributes the Food Vouchers provided by Cheshire Food Drive, Inc., qualifies people to utilize the Cheshire Community Food Pantry, Inc. and the Senior Center hosts a Senior Nutrition Program for qualified seniors. The Human Services Department also distributes grocery store gift cards to qualified individuals to be distributed as a supplement to the Food Voucher Program and the Food Pantry. You can reach the Human Services Department at (203) 271-6690 between 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. or by email at cheshirehumanservices@cheshirect.gov. For more information about the assistance programs provided by Human Services go to www.cheshirect.gov.

The Cheshire Community Food Pantry, Inc. is a community organization that provides food in situations for all eligible individuals and families in need, regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or disability. Free-will donations come from the general Cheshire community.

They accomplish equitable distribution through the generous giving of time and labor by an organized team of compassionate volunteers. For more information on how to donate and to access the Pantry’s “Current Needs List” for food donations, go to www.cheshirefoodpantry.org.

Cheshire Food Drive Inc. provides 100% of the funding for the town's Food Voucher Program and runs the annual townwide Cheshire Food Drive to help stock local food pantries and raise money for food vouchers. For more information about Cheshire Food Drive, Inc. and how to donate go to www.cheshirefooddrive.org

For a list of frequently asked questions regarding the impact of the federal shutdown on SNAP benefits in Connecticut, go to https://portal.ct.gov/dss/home/knowledge-base/articles/snap/snap-and-thefederal-shut-down?language=en_US

Additional Area Resources for Food Insecurity:

211 United Way CT – call 2-1-1 or visit www.211ct.org

CT Foodshare

https://mobilefoodpantry.ctfoodshare.org/

Mobile pantry dates/locations vary

Master’s Manna

https://www.mastersmanna.org/food-pantry

SHOPPING HOURS - by appointment only

428 South Cherry Street Wallingford, CT 06492

(203) 678-3042

Call first to register, need ID & proof of address

Glow Ministry Food Pantry

26 Parker Farms Road

Wallingford, CT 06492

203-208-8534

Fridays- walk in to register 4:30 pm.

Elderly Nutrition Program- New Opportunities (for homebound individuals)

Meals on Wheels-Central Naugatuck Valley Region (203-757-7738)

DESK- Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (203) 624-6426

https://www.cognitoforms.com/downtowneveningsoupkitchen1/registeringwithdeskregistrarsecondesk

https://deskct.org/programs_and_services/#whatwedo

Volunteers needed! The Town Council is recruiting three (3) volunteers from the Cheshire community who have experience working in the insurance industry, or other relevant areas of expertise, to serve on a temporary Insurance Advisory Study Group.

The Study Group is tasked with reviewing the Town’s medical, property, casualty, and life insurance programs and providing recommendations to the Town Council by April 1, 2026. 

Residents wishing to be considered for this temporary appointment should submit a note of interest and resume to the Town Council c/o the Town Manager’s Office to townmanager@cheshirect.gov by Monday, November 10, 2025 at 12pm.

A reminder that in-person early voting starts this upcoming Monday, October 20th! This year it will be held in the Town Council Chambers at the Cheshire Town Hall, 84 South Main St., Cheshire, CT 06410. Please contact the Registrar's Office with questions at (203) 271-6680.

The Town’s Leaf Collection will begin on Monday, November 3, 2025. Residents may bring leaves in biodegradable bags for disposal at the Public Works Garage, 1286 Waterbury Road on Monday mornings from 7:30-8:30 AM on 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1 and 12/8.

For Curbside Collection: leaves must be placed curbside in biodegradable bags before 7:00 AM Mondays for pick-up by the Public Works Department according to the following schedule.  

• November 3 – November 7, 2025 – Entire Town. 
• Week of November 10, 2025* All residences EAST side of Route 10   (Wallingford side) *Tuesday 11/11 is Veterans Day observed and there will not be any collections.
• Week of November 17, 2025 All residences WEST of Route 10   (Waterbury side)
• Week of November 24, 2025 All residences EAST side of Route 10   (Wallingford side) 
• Week of December 1, 2025 All residences WEST of Route 10   (Waterbury side)
• Week of December 8, 2025  All streets

Town facilities will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day.

There will be no trash delay next week. Trash will be collected on the regular schedule.

Absentee ballots will be available thirty-one (31) days before the election beginning on October 3, 2025. For more information, please go to the Town Clerk's page.

At a Special Meeting on August 25, 2025, the Cheshire Town Council approved funding for the 2025-2026 Capital Expenditure Budget referendum items. As required by the Town Charter, these funding items will be presented to voters for approval in a referendum on November 4, 2025, held alongside the general election. Voting will take place from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the polling places listed below.

The full explanatory text with each referendum question is available at the following link or can be picked up at the Town Clerk’s Office, Town Hall, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

POLLING LOCATIONS

Central counting of absentee ballots will take place at the Town Hall, 84 South Main St., Cheshire, CT.

The Town will begin Chip Sealing as part of the annual Pavement Management Program on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The work is expected to last approximately 2 weeks.

Current Status:

Crews have begun sweeping and cleaning the roads in preparation for the contractor's arrival.

What to Expect:

•    Residents will maintain access to their properties during the work.

•    Minor delays may occur while work is underway.

•    After completion, a final sweep will be done to remove any remaining loose stone.

Roads Scheduled for Treatment (in order):

1.    Patton Dr

2.    Weatherside Rd

3.    East Gate Dr

4.    Nob Hill Rd

5.    Riverside Dr

Questions?

Contact the Department of Engineering:

📞 203-271-6650

📧 DPWengineering@cheshirect.gov

We're planning for the future of transportation in Cheshire and we want to hear from you!

Whether you walk, bike, roll, drive, or ride transit, your input will help shape a safer, more connected, and more accessible transportation system for Cheshire's residents and visitors.

Please allow 2-10 minutes to complete this survey. The survey can be accessed at the following link: https://www.fhistudio-apps.com/arnie/#/workshop/cheshire-plan

Town facilities will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

There will be no collection of solid waste or recycling on Monday, September 1, 2025. Trash/recycle collection will be delayed one day, occurring on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 through Saturday, September 6, 2025.

To read the full legal notice with the listed projects, please click here.

Pursuant to Sections 7-2, 7-3 and 7-4 of the Charter of the Town of Cheshire, Connecticut, the Cheshire Town Council and the Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in Town Council Chambers, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire. Electors and other persons qualified to vote in Cheshire will be given an opportunity to comment on the following proposed appropriations for the Capital Expenditure Budget of the Town for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, and the issuance of bonds, notes and temporary notes to finance certain appropriations within said budget.

The Town Council may, after the public hearing and prior to adopting the proposed Capital Expenditure Budget, add or delete items, increase or decrease estimated appropriations and borrowing amounts, expand, reduce, delete or otherwise modify the scope of any of the projects described above, and reallocate the amount of proposed appropriations and proposed borrowing among projects. After the public hearing, the Council will hold a meeting and reject or adopt the Capital Expenditure Budget, as modified, or any part of the Budget, and no further public hearing will be held. The Council will also adopt resolutions making appropriations and authorizing the issuance of bonds or notes to implement the Annual Capital Expenditure Plan projects, and the holding of a referendum if necessary, in accordance with Sections 7-3 and 7-4 of the Charter. The Council has submitted the proposed Annual Capital Expenditure Budget to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a report pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes. If the Council modifies the scope of any of the projects described above following its public hearing, and adopts appropriation and bonding resolutions for the project, it will refer such modified project to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a report. The Council will consider any such report after it is received at a subsequent meeting as permitted by Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statues. The Council may, in its discretion, group individual items or projects together into general items or projects where those projects have a natural relationship with one another when preparing and acting on appropriation and/or borrowing resolutions and/or questions for submission to referendum. The portion of the hearing pertaining to sewer construction if applicable will be a joint hearing with the Water Pollution Control Authority in accordance with Section 7-247a of the Connecticut General Statutes.

The Town Council of the Town of Cheshire will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire, Connecticut, to consider the potential sale of 58 +/- Acres of real property formerly owned by the State of Connecticut adjacent to Interstate 691 with frontage on Route 10 (subject property) to 3 Squared LLC for economic development purposes.  The Public is invited to attend and will be provided the opportunity to speak at the hearing.  The Developer will be presenting their full plan to the Council and the Public at this hearing.  

The proposal as received per the Towns request can be found at the following links:

• Proposal Part 1 of 2
• Proposal Part 2 of 2
• Presentation from August 12, 2025 Public Hearing

Grading of the main driveway into and through Bartlem Park, the northern parking lot near the grass fields and the pool parking lot has been completed, and the first layer of asphalt is scheduled to begin on Friday morning, August 15th. The paving order will be the pool parking lot first, then the cul-de-sac, then the North parking lot. 

All visitors are encouraged to enter into the park into the new parking lots near the turf field and utilize the sidewalks to access facilities and areas within the park. Public Works staff will be on site to facilitate access to those that require accommodations. Please allow extra time when attending programs and visiting the pool and park as there may be brief driveway closures, and some parking areas will be temporarily closed.  Thank you for your patience as we work to improve Bartlem Park for the community.

Updated picture as of August 18, 2025

Cooling stations are available to residents during this upcoming week’s extreme heat at the following locations and times:

• Cheshire Senior Center, 240 Maple Avenue

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday)

• Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main Street

9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Monday-Thursday)

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Friday)

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Saturday)

• Town Hall lobby, 84 South Main Street

8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday)

Here are some tips from the Red Cross to stay safe in the heatwave:

•    Listen to a NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Weather Radio for critical updates from the National Weather Service (NWS).

•    Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles.

•    Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol.

•    Eat small meals and eat more often.

•    Avoid extreme temperature changes.

•    Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays.

•    Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day.

•    Postpone outdoor games and activities.

•    Use a buddy system when working in excessive heat.

•    Take frequent breaks if you must work outdoors.

•    Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, who spend much of their time alone or who are more likely to be affected by the heat.

•    Check on your animals frequently to ensure that they are not suffering from the heat

Residents with questions should visit the following websites for more information:  http://www.ready.gov/heat or CT.gov › demhs › extreme-heat-and-cooling-centers Residents with further questions should call the Town Managers Office at 203-271-6660 or the Fire Department at 203-272-1828.

Please see updated schedule for the Bartlem Beats Summer Concert Series below:

For more information, please go to the Parks & Recreation Department website or call the Department at (203) 272-2743.

The State of CT Department of Transportation is tentatively planning to begin the milling and resurfacing of Route 70 (Route 68 Prospect Rd. to Route 10 Highland Ave.) project in Cheshire on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Milling is anticipated to be complete as of June 30, 2025, and paving is tentatively scheduled for July 7, 2025 through July 13, 2025 with work being performed between the hours 6:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. 

Town facilities will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of Independence Day. 

There will be no collection of solid waste or recycling on Friday, July 4, 2025.  Residents are advised that trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day and will occur on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

Join us as we kick off the Town of Cheshire Multi-Modal Transportation Plan!  This first public workshop will cover all things transportation related.  That includes driving, riding bikes, walking, and taking transit.  Drop in any time on Tuesday, July 22nd between 7 and 9 pm at the Cheshire Public Library at 104 Main Street.  We want to hear your priorities for travel in Cheshire!

Town facilities will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in observance of Juneteenth.

There will not be a delay to trash/recycling collection.