Leaf bag pickup ends week of Dec. 9
Leaf bag pickup will end the week of Dec. 9 on residents’ regular trash pickup days.
City residents are asked to put leaves and grass clippings in separate biodegradable paper bags for curbside pickup. Plastic bags are prohibited.
Crews will not pick up leaf/grass bags after the week of Dec. 9. After that, residents must bring all bags — paper, no plastic — to the city’s compost site, 1 Kimberly Ave., from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Proof of residence is required.
Leaf bag pickup will resume in mid-April 2025. Also, per city ordinance, blowing leaves into city streets is prohibited, and violators are subject to a $60 fine for each offense.
Energy assistance available
The city is accepting applications for the federally funded Connecticut Energy Assistance Program.
Appointments for all heating sources can be made by calling (203) 937-3572.
Applications will be processed via phone by appointment Monday through Thursday. No walk-ins will be accepted. Applicants who have difficulty speaking English are asked to have a translator.
Eligibility for assistance is based on the income of an applicant’s household. To qualify, applicants must provide pay stubs, including monthly Social Security benefits and pension incomes, for all household members 18 and older.
Applicants must also provide SNAP benefits, Social Security numbers and birthdates for all household members, as well as current utility bills for the household.
Food giveaway set for Saturday
Christ Christian Church, 85 Fenwick St., is sponsoring a “Free Food Giveaway” on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church while supplies last. Bring your own bag.
Mackrille festival on tap for Saturday
Mackrille School, 806 Jones Hill, is sponsoring its annual Merriment Festival on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. at the school.
The family-friendly day of shopping features more than 30 vendors and artisans selling their handcrafted items. There will also be a professional photographer taking holiday pictures perfect for holiday cards. Santa will be on hand to check the naughty and nice lists.