Town of Marlborough, Connecticut

The Marlborough Arts Center, located at 231 North Main Street, Marlborough Ct., is holding its annual winter tag sale February 1, 2020 with the snow date being the following weekend, February 8, 2020. People can drop off their past treasures of working household goods in January on Tuesdays from 6:00pm – 7:00pm and Saturdays from 10:00am – 11:00am. Items can also be left on the lower level next to the door. No TVs, books or clothing will be accepted. The Arts Center owns some art work and selected items will be sold at a reasonable price. Shoppers and donors: put these dates on your calendar for the new year. It should be fun.

There will be a public information meeting on Tuesday, February 4th at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the South Main Street over Fawn Brook Bridge Project. Click here to view the letter to residents for more details.

Interested parties are invited to submit their applications for Charter Revision Commission to the office of the Town Clerk at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

For more information on Adopting Charters, Ordinances, and Bylaws go to: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/rpt/pdf/2017-R-0117.pdf

Portable generators are useful when temporary or remote electric power is needed, but they can be hazardous. The primary hazards to avoid when using them are carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock or electrocution, and fire.

Click here for some tips from the U.S. Fire Administration.

Downed utility lines, power company blackouts, heavy snow falls or summer storms can all lead to power outages. Many people turn to a portable generator for a temporary solution without knowing the risks.

Click here for more information.

Preliminary Findings

To view the June 8th Powerpoint Presentation for the Public Hearing Draft of Conservation and Development  CLICK HERE

To view the text for the Draft POCD click here.

Preliminary Findings / Survey

Eversource joins other utilities urging caution to customers

BERLIN, Conn. (November 18, 2019) – Whether it’s over the phone, online or at the front door, sophisticated scammers are finding unique ways to exploit people and steal their money, and Eversource wants its customers to beware of the seasonal increase in utility scams. These scammers often pose as Eversource employees to get money, demand personal information for identity theft, or use deceptive marketing tactics to convince customers to switch energy suppliers. This week – as part of Utilities United Against Scams, which is a consortium of over 100 energy companies – Eversource is urging its customers to look for the signs of scammers.

“We always want to protect our customers from scams, and that’s why it’s critical we continue to raise awareness and educate the public about all the different tactics these scammers use,” said Eversource Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer Penni Conner. “If someone shows up at your home or calls you and demands immediate payment, do NOT give it to them. Call us right away at 1-800-286-2000 to verify ANY request for payment or personal information.”

A common utility con involves customers getting phone calls warning that their service is about to be shut off because of unpaid bills. The caller claims to be a billing representative from Eversource who tells a customer that to avoid an immediate shutoff, they need to settle an overdue bill by providing a credit card number or a prepaid debit card. In many cases, the caller ID will display “Eversource.” Both businesses and homeowners are targeted and, unfortunately, scammers are often successful. According to the Better Business Bureau’s 2018 Scam Tracker Risk Report, the median loss for a utility scam victim is $500.
The energy company wants to remind its customers:
• Eversource representatives never demand instant payment in person or over the phone.
• Eversource representatives do not require the use of prepaid debit cards (such as Green Dot MoneyPak, Vanilla or Reloadit.)
• Eversource representatives never request customers meet at a payment center, such as a department or grocery store, to make a payment.
• Eversource does not solicit door-to-door or on the phone on behalf of third-party energy suppliers.
• All Eversource employees carry photo identification; field workers wear company logoed clothing and drive company vehicles.
Eversource urges anyone who believes they are a target of improper solicitation to please alert local law enforcement and contact the company directly at 1-800-286-2000. The energy company tracks these types of customer concerns and reports them to state regulators.
Eversource.com and the Utilities United Against Scams websites provide more information on how to protect personal information and avoid becoming a victim of utility scams. Concerned customers can also report scams and fraudulent activity by calling the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) at
1-800-382-4586.