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  2. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Appointed Boards & Commissions
      1. America 250 Celebration and Steering Committee
      2. Building Code Board of Appeals
      3. Economic Development Commission
        1. Tax Incentive Policy (PDF)
        2. Agendas & Minutes
      4. Energy Commission
        1. Cheshire Solar Landfill Energy Kiosk
        2. Public Works & Engineering
        3. Agendas & Minutes
      5. Environment Commission
        1. Planning & Development Department
        2. Open Space
        3. 2024 Annual Report
        4. Agendas & Minutes
      6. Fair Rent Commission
        1. Complaint Form (PDF)
        2. Fair Rent Commission Ordinance (PDF)
        3. Agendas & Minutes
      7. Historic District Commission
        1. Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
        2. Historic District Commission Handbook
        3. Historic District Commission Regulations
        4. Historic District Brochure
        5. Agendas & Minutes
      8. Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
        1. Planning & Development Department
        2. Regulations, Permits, and Forms
        3. Agendas & Minutes
      9. Library Advisory Board
        1. Cheshire Public Library
        2. Agendas & Minutes
      10. Next Generation School Building Committee
      11. Parks & Recreation Commission
        1. Recreation Department
        2. Agendas & Minutes
      12. Performing & Fine Arts Committee
        1. Artsplace
        2. Agendas & Minutes
      13. Poet Laureate
      14. Public Building Commission
        1. Public Works Department
        2. Agendas & Minutes
      15. Public Safety Commission
        1. Police Department
        2. Agendas & Minutes
      16. Retirement Board
        1. Finance Department
        2. Agendas & Minutes
      17. Town Beautification Committee
        1. Preferred Planting List for Site Development
        2. Application for Sign Permit
        3. Agendas & Minutes
      18. Town Historian
      19. Veterans Advisory Committee
      20. Water Pollution Control Authority
        1. Application Fees (PDF)
        2. Regulations and Applications
        3. Sewer Service Map
        4. Agendas & Minutes
      21. Youth & Human Services Committee
        1. Senior Services
        2. Social Services
        3. Youth Services
        4. Agendas & Minutes
    3. Elected Boards & Commissions
      1. Town Council
        1. Council Committees & Liaison Assignments
        2. 2026 Meeting Schedule
        3. Watch Meetings
        4. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Board of Assessment Appeals
      3. Board of Education
      4. Planning & Zoning Commission
        1. Regulations, Permits, and Forms
        2. View Meetings
        3. Affordable Housing Plan (PDF)
        4. Planning & Development Department
        5. Plan of Conservation and Development Update
        6. Cheshire 2026 Plan of Conservation and Development Survey
        7. Agendas & Minutes
      5. Zoning Board of Appeals
        1. Planning & Development
        2. Planning & Zoning Commission
        3. Agendas & Minutes
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  3. Departments

    1. Animal Control
      1. Monthly Animal Shelter Progress Reports
      2. Investigation of Cheshire Animal Control
      3. Public Statement re: ACO Facility Concerns
      4. Dog Licensing
      5. FAQ
    2. Artsplace
    3. Assessor
      1. Assessment Appeals
      2. GIS
      3. Property Cards
      4. Tax Relief Programs
      5. Guidance on Valuation of Motor Vehicles
    4. Building Department
      1. Apply for a Permit (OpenGov Portal)
      2. Check Permit Status (OpenGov Portal)
      3. Permit Fees (PDF)
      4. State Building Code
      5. Building Code Board of Appeals
    5. Collector of Revenue
      1. View/Pay Your Taxes Online
      2. Pay Your Sewer Use Charge Online
      3. Mission Statement
      4. Motor Vehicle Tax Bills
      5. Tax FAQs
      6. Tax Payment Lookup
      7. Tax Relief Programs
      8. Legal Notices
      9. Tax Collection Resolutions and Ordinances
    6. Community Pool
      1. Register for Programs (MyRec)
      2. Pool Passes & Fees (MyRec)
    7. Economic Development
      1. Available Properties
      2. Economic Development Commission
      3. Economic Incentive Policy (PDF)
      4. Resident Employment Services
    8. Elections
      1. Absentee Ballots
      2. Be a Poll Worker
      3. Polling Places (PDF)
      4. Register to Vote
      5. Town Clerk
      6. Voting Districts (PDF)
      7. Your Elected Officials
    9. Engineering and Water Pollution Control
      1. Sewer Division (WPCD)
        1. Connecting to the Sewer
          1. Existing Structure
          2. Sewer Connections for New Construction
        2. Water Pollution Control Authority
        3. Fats, Oils, & Grease (FOG) Management
      2. Engineering Department Policies and Forms
      3. Street Excavation Information
      4. Stormwater Management MS-4
      5. GIS Mapping
    10. Finance
      1. FY 2027 Proposed Digital Budget Book (ClearGov) - NEW!
      2. FY 2027 Proposed Operating Budget Line Item Detail
      3. FY 2026 Adopted Operating Budget Financial Plan
      4. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
      5. Past Budgets
    11. Fire Department
      Cheshire Volunteer Fire Webpage
    12. Fire Marshal
    13. Human Resources
      1. Job Postings
      2. Collective Bargaining Agreements
      3. Personnel Rules
      4. ADA Notice
      5. ADA Grievance Procedure
    14. Library
    15. Planning & Development
      1. Affordable Housing Plan
      2. Regulations, Permits & Forms
      3. Open Space
      4. Blight Complaints
      5. Current Applications
      6. Multi-Modal Transportation Plan
      7. Plan of Conservation and Development
    16. Police Department
      1. Divisions
        1. Administrative Division
        2. Operations Division
        3. Support Services Division
      2. Animal Control
      3. Arrest & Citation Logs
      4. Community Programs & Services
      5. Community Resources
      6. Compliment / Complaint Process
      7. Flock Safety Transparency Portal
      8. Interactive Data Dashboard
      9. RAD Program
      10. Records Request / Permit Applications
      11. Special Needs Registry
    17. Public Works
      1. Highway Division
        1. Winter Storm Information
        2. Policy Regarding Mailboxes
        3. Ordinance Concerning Sidewalk Maintenance and Snow or Ice Removal
        4. Map of Street Sweeping Quadrants
      2. Public Properties
      3. Trash / Recycling
        1. 2025 HazWaste Collection Events Schedule
        2. Disposal of Leaves, Grass, Holiday Trees
        3. Monthly Mattress & Electronics Recycling Event
        4. Other Disposal
        5. Recycling Calendar and Information
        6. Recycling Schedule by Street
        7. Trash and Recycling FAQ's
      4. 2026 Eversource Tree Maintenance Map
      5. Non-Curbside Trash Collection for Seniors/Disability
    18. Recreation
    19. Senior & Transportation Services
      1. Senior Assistance Programs / Services
      2. Transportation Services
      3. Monthly Newsletter
      4. Helpful Links
      5. AARP Age Friendly Action Plan 2024
      6. Senior Services Resource Guide
      7. State Funded Congregate Housing Options April 2025
    20. Social Services
      1. Crisis Intervention
      2. CT Department of Social Services
      3. Fuel & Energy Assistance
      4. Financial Assistance
      5. Food Vouchers
      6. Senior Services
      7. Volunteering & Donating
      8. Youth Services
      9. Renter's Rebate Program
    21. Town Clerk
      1. Absentee Ballots & Elections
      2. Commissions List
      3. Dog / Hunting / Fishing Licenses
      4. Fraud Alert Services
      5. Land Records
      6. Marriage Licenses Information
      7. Notary Public Services
      8. Vital Records
    22. Town Manager
      1. Form of Government
      2. Town Manager Reports
      3. Town Manager's Annual Goals & Objectives - 2026
      4. Temporary Sign Permit
      5. Public Gathering Permit Application
    23. Youth Services
      1. Crisis Intervention
      2. Juvenile Review Board
      3. Register for a Program
      4. Youth & Family Counseling
      5. Youth & Human Services Committee
      6. Yellow House
      7. Youth Employment Services
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  4. Community

    1. Residents
      1. Budget & Financials
      2. Charter, Ordinances, Regulations
      3. Cheshire Housing Authority
      4. Cheshire Public Schools
      5. Emergency Notification Registration
      6. GIS Mapping
      7. Projects Around Town
      8. Register for Programs and Classes
        1. Artsplace
        2. Cheshire Historical Society
        3. Community Pool
        4. Facilities Rental
        5. Library
        6. Open Space
        7. Parks
        8. Recreation Programs
        9. Senior Program
        10. Trial Maps
        11. Volunteering
        12. Youth Programs
      9. Taxes & Assessments
      10. Vital Records
      11. Winter Storm Information
    2. Businesses
      1. Economic Development
      2. Chesprocott Health District
      3. Chamber of Commerce
      4. Economic Incentives
      5. State of CT Programs
      6. Demographics (PDF)
    3. Visitors
      1. About the Town
      2. CTVisit - Cheshire
      3. Hours & Directions
    4. Town Newsletter - Cheshire Town Square
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  5. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Absentee Ballot
      2. Assessment Appeals
      3. Bid Opportunities
      4. Board or Commission
      5. Building Permit
      6. Dog License
      7. Employment Opportunities
      8. Food Assistance
      9. Fuel Assistance
      10. Marriage License
      11. Sign Permit
      12. Tax Relief
    2. Find
      1. Elected Officials
      2. Events and Meetings
      3. Justices of the Peace
      4. Notary Services
    3. View
      1. Agendas and Minutes
      2. Arrest Records
      3. GIS Maps
      4. Land Records
      5. Sample Ballot & Explanatory Text
      6. Town Budget Documents
      7. Town Charter and Ordinances
      8. Trash / Recycling Schedule
      9. Zoning Regulations
    4. Pay
      1. Tax Bill
      2. Sewer Tax Bill
    5. Report
      1. Animal Control
      2. Blight Complaints
      3. Mailbox / Snow Issue
    6. Rent
      1. Library Meeting Room
      2. Town Facility or Park
      3. Town Hall Room
    7. Register
      1. Dial-a-Ride
      2. Emergency Alerts
      3. Programs
      4. Vote
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    Application for Veterans to be Added to Memorial Plaque
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