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IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE
Due to the cumulative one-vote margin in the results of the May 7, 2013 referendum for the Regional School District operating budget, a formal recount of the Chaplin votes cast will be held on Monday, May 13th2013 at 10:00 am at the Chaplin Fire Department at 106 Phoenixville Road. The process is open to the public for observation, but not for participation.
As you know, the Town has been doing a state mandated town-wide revaluation. For the last two weeks, this reval has not been done due to health issues of the representative from Vision. These revals will continue again in about two-three weeks. If someone comes to your door or anywhere on your property, they should have in their possession a picture ID, a letter of introduction from the Chaplin Assessor’s office and signs on the car stating that they are with Vision. Vision will let me know when the revals will resume and I will send that information along to you. In the meantime, if someone comes on your property before that time and does not have the proper identification, please notify me at 860-455-0073, ext. 310 or Trooper Black at 860-455-2069.
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Budget Proposal for FY 2013-2014
Written by Town of Chaplin
06 May 2013
May 6, 2013
Dear Chaplin Residents and Taxpayers,
The Board of Finance is pleased to recommend this budget for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 and we ask for your support and approval the Annual Town Meeting and the subsequent budget referendum. We consider this budget to be fiscally responsible and in the best interests of the Town for the following reasons:
- It contains no projected increase in the current mill rate of 30.15 mills for the 3rd (third) year in a row.
- It funds current Government Operations/Services and Capital Projects with the following changes from FY 2012-13: Govt. Operations- Increase of 3.15%; Capital Projects-total CIP decrease of 5.15%.
- It funds both the Chaplin Elementary School and Parish Hill Middle/High School budgets with increases of: CES=0.95%; PHMS/HS=0.98%.
- It maintains Capital Project funding at a level that will allow us to continue the maintenance and improvement of our essential infrastructure and equipment replacement.
- It “assigns” $81,000 from our projected FY 2012-13/2013-14 Fund Balances to offset a projected increase in Chaplin’s RSD11 Assessment Percentage from 40.49% in FY 13-14 to an estimated 41.82% in FY 14-15 due to higher Chaplin student enrollment.
Finally, subject to voter approval at the May Annual Town Meeting, it allocates funding from Reserves for the following critical equipment purchases:
- CVFD: Funding up to $275,000 to purchase a used Rescue/Pumper to replace the current Pumper truck that has exceeded its useful life and has experienced continual pump failure.
- Public Works: Funding up to $20,000 to purchase an “over the rail mower” to replace the current mower which has exceeded its useful life and is beyond repair.
Additional details for the current year’s adjusted FY 2012-2013 budget, the proposed FY 2013-2014 budget, and a “projected” FY 2014-2015 budget can be found in the Executive Budget Summary, which can be found here.
In closing, on behalf of the Board, I wish to thank all the Town agencies and their representatives for their sincere cooperation throughout this budget process. Additionally, I wish to extend thanks for the continued cooperation, assistance, and good will of the Chaplin Board of Education, the Chaplin and RSD11 School Superintendent, and the Chaplin Elementary School Principal. Finally, I extend the Board’s thanks to all our Town Hall Staff for their many hours of excellent work in aiming to prepare and present this budget.
Sincerely for the Board of Finance,
Richard G. Weingart, Chairperson
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Changes in Tax Collecting Procedures
Written by Town of Chaplin
22 June 2012
Town of Chaplin Changes in Tax Collecting Procedures
With the July 2012 tax collecting period fast approaching, I am writing to bring you all up to date on some positive and exciting changes in the Town of Chaplin’s Tax Department.
In December of 2011, the Town of Chaplin changed the Tax Collector’s office hours from four days a week to two days a week. The Tax Collector’s new office hours are Tuesdays from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Thursdays from 9 AM to 3:00 PM for business that needs to be conducted with the Tax Collector in person, such as needing a motor vehicle release. Payment receipts may be printed from the website once your payment has been posted.
To pay your taxes, the following methods are now available for your convenience:
Ø To pay your taxes on the days the tax office is closed, which are Mondays and Wednesdays and the Town Hall is open, there is a secure locked drop box located in the Town Hall at the Town Clerk’s counter. Envelopes are provided and you may simply put your tax payment in the lock box which will be opened and collected for deposit by the Tax Collector the next business day. Payment receipts for drop box payments are mailed upon request or you may print a receipt from the website once you payment has been posted. Motor vehicle releases may be obtained in person on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
No Cash Payments are accepted in the lock box – Checks Only Please.
Ø The town now offers the taxpayer pay- on- line options by going to the town’s website at: http://www.chaplinct.org/ . From the pull down menu under departments, click on taxes and then click on “Click here to view your tax bill or to pay your taxes on line”. You have the option of paying with your credit card but will be charged a fee of 3.2% plus 50 cents per transaction of your total bill. If you pay with your debit card, you will be charged fee of 3.2% plus 50 cents per transaction. If you chose to do an ACH transfer, you will be charged a flat fee of $2.50 per transaction. You may print your own receipt once your payment is posted. Please be aware that ACH transfers can take three to five days to appear on the tax collector’s system. However, the effective posting date will be the day you made the on-line transaction.
Ø The good old method of mailing your taxes is also an option. There has been some confusion with our mailing address since Chaplin mail deliveries were moved to the Willimantic Post Office. Please address tax payments to: Town of Chaplin Tax Collector, 495 Phoenixville Road, Chaplin, CT 06235. Please do NOT use our old post office box number or your mail will be returned to you.
Ø If you have any questions regarding your payment, please do not hesitate to contact our Tax Collector, Lynn Sembor @ 860-455-0073 ext 313 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Ø If you have any questions regarding you assessment, or you disagree with your bill, please contact the Tax Assessor, Chandler Rose. His office hours are Tuesday evenings from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. You may call him anytime for an appointment @ 860-455-0073 ext 314 or email him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Welcome to the Town of Chaplin's New Website
Written by Town of Chaplin
01 November 2008
Welcome to the Town of Chaplin's New Website. Here we will host current news, upcoming community events, newsletter signup, Community Resources and Information about the Town of Chaplin, and Town Official contact information.
Garrison Park Recreation Field has a new vehicle barrier fence
Written by Town of Chaplin
18 October 2010
Garrison Park recreation field has a new vehicle barrier fence.
Chaplin’s North Bear Hill Road Bridge Eligible for Replacement
Written by Town of Chaplin
01 November 2008
Chaplin’s North Bear Hill Road Bridge Eligible for Replacement
Documents and Forms
2012 Declaration of Personal Property-Full Form 2012 Declaration of Property- Short Form 2012 Farm Machinery Exemption Application 2012 Personal Property Declaration-PPD order 2013 PZC Meeting Schedule Active Duty MV Exemption Form Application for Exemption of Ambulance-Type or Modified Handicap Vehicle Assessment Appeals Application BOS 2012 12 05 Legal Notice for Special Town Meeting Bujak Bid Package Specs CERT Information Sheet Chaplin POCD Chaplin Zoning Regulations CL&P Interstate Reliablity Project Curbside Trash Pick-up for 2012 DEP Paint Survey for CT Homeowners Farmland Application Forest Land Application How to Check Your Tax Bill How to Submit an AppealTown Hall Hours
Tuesday 1PM to 7PM
Wednesday 9AM to 3PM
Thursday 9AM to 3PM
Friday Closed
495 Phoenixville Road
Chaplin, CT 06235
Voice (860) 455-0073
Fax (860) 455-0027