Community Update from Town Manager Christopher Bromson 5/28/2021Farmer’s Market
Please join us for the 2021 kickoff of the Enfield Regional Farmer’s Market on Sunday, June 6th, from 10 AM to 1 PM, at the Enfield Town Green (820 Enfield Street). There will be 100 vendors selling fresh produce, delicious sweets, and handmade craft items. The Enfield Police Department will be on site with their command vehicle available for tours and answer any questions. In addition, the EPD will be performing demonstrations of their drone technology at 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30. Follow the market on Facebook and Instagram @EnfieldRegionalFarmersMarket for updates!
Enfield Express
The Tax and Assessors Office has moved to the Enfield Express, located at 800 Enfield Street! This move is part of the greater building consolidation plan that was implemented in January of 2021. The Enfield Express is now open for walk-in or drive-thru service! In addition, beginning in June, residents can utilize the Enfield Express drive-thru to purchase or renew dog licenses.
The Enfield Police Department have also opened a substation at the Enfield Express. Initially, the substation will be staffed with staggered hours and conduct community policing from this location. Walk-ins or appointments are not accepted at this location during this time. In case of emergency, please call 911. The main number for inquiries is 763-6400. Stay tuned for future developments and services!
Town Clerk
June is dog licensing month! Current dog licenses expire on June 30, 2021. Dog licensing is available starting on June 1, Monday through Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM. Renewal and new licenses can be purchased anytime during the month of June by one of the following ways:
- IN PERSON - At the Town Clerk’s Office, Enfield Town Hall
- DRIVE-THRU - During the month of June only. Enfield Express, 800 Enfield St.
- DROPBOX - Available all hours, located outside Town Hall (820 Enfield St.)
- MAIL - Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with 70 cents postage
***CURRENT VACCINATION RECORD MUST BE ON FILE IN ORDER TO LICENSE**
If your dog received a new rabies vaccination or was spayed or neutered during the past license year, please provide that documentation. All documentation will be returned to you. Call 860-253-6436 or email townclerk@enfield.org with any questions or to notify us that you have moved or no longer have your dog.
Enfield Police Department
An internet safety reminder from the Enfield Police Department! After receiving your COVID vaccine, sharing a photo of your vaccination card on social media is not recommended, as it increases your chances of being a victim of identity theft. These cards contain your name, date of birth, and other sensitive information that potentially allows for your vital information to be stolen, or even for your card to be duplicated and printed out, allowing a scammer to use your card.
Social Services
There are changes to the Magic Carpet bus schedule for the week of May 31st. The schedule will run as follow:
Blue Line - Monday - Friday 7 AM – 8 PM
Yellow Line - Monday - Thursday 7 AM – 7 PM; Friday 7 AM – 4 PM
Saturday Blue Line - 7 AM -2 PM
*Check the Magic Carpet Bus Facebook for changes!
Library
In person Rhyme Time for kids ages birth to 2 is back at the Enfield Public Library! Mondays at 10:30 AM, Rhyme Time is held on the front lawn of the library. Music and nursery rhymes ignites all areas of child development and skills including intellectual, social-emotional, motor, language, and overall literacy. We ask that participants bring a blanket to sit on. If inclement weather, Rhyme Time will be virtual via Facebook live! Please call the library at 860-763-7518 or 860-763-7512 for more details or visit the library’s website: www.enfieldpubliclibrary.org.
Watch for more information about our Summer Reading Program! The kickoff will be on June 29th.
Book Discussions:
- 6/9 Virtual Book Discussion Such a Fun Age
- 6/21 Virtual Book Discussion Eternal Life
These titles are available in eBook format. When possible, we will also have physical copies that can be picked up at the Central Library circulation desk.
Concerts:
June 16 at 6:30 PM. Are We There Yet?: Songs of American Transportation is a lighthearted look at the our motivation to be "on the move" from one place to another, and about the many modes of transportation we've used in getting from there to here. Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle develop and present a series of theme-based music and history programs. They present songs that give cultural insight into interesting times, places and events in American history. Rain Date 6/17 at 6:30 PM
Senior Center
Important Dates:
May 31 – The Senior Center is closed for Memorial Day.
June 1-4 - The Senior Center will be closed to the public while the Center is cleaned and transitions back to its normal physical set-up.
June 7 - The Senior Center will re-open to the public.
June Hours at the Senior Center:
The Enfield Senior Center will be open 8 AM – 5 PM for the month of June. We are currently working on scheduling evening hours and will announce shortly.
Senior Minor Home Repair Program:
This long-anticipated program is back! Services will begin on Tuesday, June 1. Enfield residents aged 60 and over are eligible to schedule an appointment for service by calling 860-253-6396. Appointments are made on a first come, first serve basis until slots are filled. For more information, please visit the Social Services website at https://www.enfield-ct.gov/429/Social-Services
Prime Fitness Center:
The Fitness Center is now accepting new members. Call Les or Mike in the Fitness Center at 860-272-3554 for more information.
AARP CT Smart Driver Virtual Classes:
Wednesday, June 16, 12 - 4:15 PM. Registration is required through AARP and the deadline is June 2.
Recreation
The Recreation Division is gearing up for a host of in-person programming this summer! Information for a variety of camps, clinics, classes and program are now online at www.enfield-ct.gov/recreation.
Camp TONS-O-FUN Summer Care: Summer Care is a great opportunity to meet new friends, develop respect, build self-esteem, and participate in activities in a safe, friendly and fun atmosphere. Activities include sports and group games, theme weeks, arts and crafts, free play and more! The program is offered for Enfield youth entering grades 1-9 in September 2021 and is held at the Enfield Annex. Offered in one-week sessions from Monday, June 28 through Friday, August 13, 2021, 8 AM – 4 PM. For more information regarding Summer Care, including fees, visit our website at www.enfield-ct.gov/recreation or contact the Recreation Office at 860-253-6420. Spaces are limited and registration is currently underway. This program is for Enfield residents only.
Upcoming programming includes:
- TRACK AND FIELD CLUB (entering grades 6-9): Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 29 – July 29, 5:30 – 7:00 PM at the Enfield Annex Track.
- CROSS COUNTRY CLUB (entering grades 6-9): Monday – Thursday, August 2 – 12, 8:00 – 9:30 AM at the Enfield Annex Track.
- FIELD HOCKEY CAMP (entering grades 3-5 & 6-8): Monday – Friday, August 16 – 20, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM at the Enfield Annex Synthetic Turf Field.
- SKYHAWKS TINY HAWKS MULTI-SPORT CAMP (ages 3 & 4 years old): Monday – Friday, August 2 – 6, 9:00 – 9:45 AM at Hazardville Memorial School.
- SKYHAWKS MINI HAWKS MULTI-SPORT CAMP (ages 5-7 years old): Monday – Friday, August 2 – 6, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Hazardville Memorial School.
- SKYHAWKS VOLLEYBALL (ages 10-14 years old): Monday – Friday, August 9 – 13, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Hazardville Memorial School.
- BABYSITTER SAFETY COURSE (ages 11-16 years old): Thursday, July 22, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Enfield Annex.
- YOUTH CHESS CLUB (entering grades 4-6): Saturdays, July 10 – August 14, 9:30 – 10:30 AM at the Enfield Annex Outdoor Classroom.
- ADULT YOGA (ages 18 and up): Tuesdays, July 13 – August 17, 6:15 – 7:30 PM in the Enfield Annex Library.
- ADULT SELF DEFENSE CLASS (ages 18 and up): Thursday, July 8, 7:00 – 10:00 PM at the Integrity Martial Arts Studio.
Please continue to check the Recreation homepage for new information. The Recreation Division is located at the Enfield Annex, 124 North Maple Street. The main office can be accessed via door 1 near the gym. The Office is open Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM. Staff can also be reached by phone at 860-253-6420 or by email at RecreationSupervisor@enfield.org.
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