Inspecting buildings to determine compliance with municipal and other codes and/or ordinances, examining buildings for type of construction, condition of roof, and fireproofing, determining the risk represented by adjoining buildings, by nature of business, and building contents, and administering the State of Connecticut building codes and Public Act #443, may serve as the enforcement officer or the deputy enforcement officer for the planning and zoning commission, and assisting the Sanitarian

ASSESSOR FORMS: 

M59A_Biannual_Addition_Veterans_Application
Active_Duty_Still_in_Service_Tax_Exemption_Application.pdf

D-1 Totally Disabled Tax Exemptionhttps://www.plymouthct.gov/media/

Taxpayer Benefit Programs offered through the Assessor's Office include:

• Manufacturing Machinery & Equipment Exemptions.
• Elderly or Social Security Disabled Homeowner Rebates - Apply Feb. 1st - May 15th  Click here for application.
• Elderly or Social Security Disabled Renter Rebates - Apply May 15th - Oct. 1st. 

Requirements:

You must be a permanent Connecticut resident to qualify. You must also provide the Assessor with a copy of your Federal Income Tax return if you file one. You cannot receive any financial aid or subsidy from federal, state, county, or municipal funds other than Social Security Emergency Energy Assistance, Federal Supplemental Security Income Program, payments from previous employment, veteran and disability benefits, subsidized housing, Medicaid, or SNAP (previously food stamps). Please stop by the Assessor's Office for more information or to apply.

Assessment Exemptions

Veteran - If you are a veteran who served during war periods you must file your DD214 (discharge papers) with the Town Clerk's Office before October 1st to qualify. Assessment exemption for veterans without disability is $3000. Exemption for veteran's with a disability is $3000 to $9000 depending on percentage of disability.
Blind - Assessment exemption is $3000. You must apply by October 1st to qualify.
Disabled - Assessment exemption is $1000. You must apply by October 1st to qualify.

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Farm and Forest Classification Programs

Personal Property Declarations must be filed in the Assessor's Office no later than November 1st to avoid a penalty. Every business owner must file and those who own unregistered vehicles/campers or horses. If you have any questions, call the Assessor's Office at 860/585-4004.

Assessment Information pertaining to Real Estate, Motor Vehicles, and Personal Property located within the Town of Plymouth is also available.

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Board of Assessment Appeals:

• Janet Lavero
• Timothy Murawski
• Elizabeth Wollenberg

Supervise the safekeeping and distribution of all funds for the Town of Plymouth. Coordinate the preparation and administration of the budget. Provide cash management of town funds, including investments, debt service and accounts payable. Prepare and maintain the Town of Plymouth's payroll functions. Oversee purchasing and bidding. Administer the town pension plan and insurance coverage's. Prepare financial information for the annual audit and bond offerings. Provide financial information to the public, boards and commissions, and department heads.

The Terryville Volunteer Fire Department is a non-profit corporation chartered by the State of Connecticut and established to provide fire protection and emergency service to the people of the Town of Plymouth. Such services include emergency response to fires, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous material incidents, and other related calls. The Terryville Volunteer Fire Department is also extremely active with Fire Prevention programs. These programs are offered to elementary schools, cub scouts, senior citizens groups and special groups as needed. At the present time, we have 95 regular members. The department offers a tax abatement & retirement plan for members. If interested in joining, please call 585-6009 or you can click here for an application.

The Fire Marshal's Office is responsible for inspections and investigation, public education, plan review, and the firehawk program for child firesetters. The department also provides fire safety information. See Permits & Licenses for information on burning, blasting, liquor, and haz mat permits as well as daycare licenses.

Introduction: Annually, the Commissioner of Housing shall submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the Connecticut general statutes. Such report shall include data on the racial composition of the occupants and persons on the waiting list of each housing property that is assisted under any housing program established by the general statutes or a special act or that is supervised by DOH, provided no information shall be required to be disclosed by any occupant or person on a waiting list for the preparation of such summary.

Please find the Town of Plymouth, Annual Report

https://www.plymouthct.gov/news/post/10988/?evo_preview=1

The Human Services Department works to promote and assist individuals and families who have insufficient income and/or assets to meet their essential needs. Residents experiencing hardship because of temporary unemployment or illness are encouraged to seek assistance at the address above or to call the phone number above.

The Land Use Office also works closely with the Mayor's Office to negotiate special incentive packages in support of significant development projects. The Town's Small Cities and HOME grants are also monitored through the office.

SERVICES

• Reference Services
• Online Public Access Catalog  
• Reserves and Interlibrary Loan
• Online Databases
• CreationStation Makerspace
• Downloadable audiobooks, ebooks, streaming movies, and television

PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES

• Computers for Productivity and Public Internet Use  
• Wireless Internet Access
• Printer, Fax, and Photocopier

REGISTRATION

• Library cards are available to any Plymouth resident
• Present ID and proof of residency
• Children may apply for a card after learning to print their name

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The Recreation Department is requesting that no one feed the wild life at Lake Winfield because the water quality at the lake will deteriorate. The department will also be taking steps to deter the birds and geese from the water. We ask for everyone's cooperation. Thank you.

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The Plymouth Volunteer Ambulance Corps was established in 1968. The department provides around the clock emergency medical services to people who live, work, and visit the Town of Plymouth. There are about 30 volunteer EMT's (Emergency Medical Technicians) and EMR's (Emergency Medical Responders). The PVAC Bike Team provides EMS services for events and parades to increase response time in crowded environments.

The Plymouth Police Department is responsible for the preservation of the public peace, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, regulation of traffic, protection of rights of persons and property, and enforcement of the laws of the state and ordinances of the town and all rules and regulations made in accordance therewith.

Public Health/Human Services - To aid in the development of a sound community health program by communicating and cooperating with other community health, social, and welfare agencies.

The Department of Public Works is responsible for the management of the Town Hall, Highway Department, Transfer Station, Maintenance Garage, Engineering, the Water Pollution Control facilities, and many other support needs of our fellow departments.

The town will pre treat roads with an Enhanced Deicer when frozen precipitation is forecasted. The purpose of pre treating roads is to prevent precipitation from bonding to the road, and to facilitate melting of the precipitation as it falls. Enhanced deicer will continue to be used during the storm event as required.

The Tax Office collects a variety of bills, real estate tax, motor vehicle, personal property, as well as sewer use. We also collect aircraft registrations. The Tax Collector is an elected position with a 4 year term.

The Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the Town of Plymouth sewer system. See permits and licenses for WPCA fees. To see ordinances pertaining to the WPCA, click on ordinances.pdf, then bookmarks, then sections 16-1 to 16.43.