From the First Selectman
Eastford has begun commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States with several meaningful community projects and events honoring the nation’s Revolutionary War history and local patriots.
On Sept. 13, 2025, Mark Sheldon, president of the Connecticut Sons of the American Revolution, donated and planted a Princeton Elm behind Eastford Elementary School. A commemorative plaque was placed alongside the tree to mark the occasion.
The Quiet Corner Garden Club also contributed to the celebration by purchasing and planting a white oak tree in the park near the General Lyon Homestead. Assisting with the event were the Natchaug Park Ranger, the Conservation and Historic Preservation Commission, the Quiet Corner Garden Club, Noreene Stehlik, and Boy Scout Troop 11.
A descendant of Efraim Lyon and Esther Bennett Lyon, who is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, will place Revolutionary War markers at their gravesites in the Old Cemetery to honor Efraim Lyon’s civil service during the American Revolution. The date for this ceremony is still to be determined.
As part of the annual Memorial Day observance, Mark Sheldon Sr. delivered a special speech honoring the patriots of the Revolutionary War. The ceremony took place on May 25 at Eastford Elementary School.
New flags commemorating the 250th anniversary now line the center of town, and patriotic bunting will soon decorate the Town Office Building.
Following the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, copies were distributed throughout the colonies and publicly read to citizens on July 8. As part of Connecticut’s statewide commemoration, all 169 towns in Connecticut will hold a public reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8 at 6 p.m. Eastford’s reading will take place on the steps of the Ivy Glenn Memorial on July 8 at 6 p.m. Residents and local organizations interested in participating in this memorable 250th anniversary celebration are encouraged to contact the Selectmen’s Office at [email protected], or call (860) 974-0133, ext. 3.
For more information on these events, meetings, and other town activities, please visit the town’s website.
Transfer Station permits will go on sale in July! To purchase your permit, please bring a completed application form (available for download on the town website), your vehicle registration, and payment.
Permits may be purchased at the Town Office Building during regular business hours or at the Transfer Station on select days in July (please visit the town website for the schedule). With the purchase of a permit, residents may also obtain a tire punch card for the disposal of up to four tires.
The annual fee for a Transfer Station permit is $140, payable by cash or check made out to the Town of Eastford. There is a limit of two permits per household. One permit may be issued at the Transfer Station. To obtain a second permit, please bring the second vehicle’s registration to the Town Office Building during normal business hours.
If you have questions regarding the permit process, please contact or visit the Town Office Building. We also ask residents to be courteous to the staff assisting with permit sales at the Town Garage, as they are working to make the process more convenient for everyone. Due to issues with permits being shared or resold, all permits must be permanently affixed to the lower-left corner of the vehicle’s windshield.
More information is available at the Town Office Building and on the town’s website: www.eastfordct.gov
Seniors: There is interest in starting a hiking and walking group for Eastford seniors. If you would like to participate, please contact [email protected].
DKH Healthcare has also offered to host a fall prevention clinic in Eastford. The date is still to be determined.
If you are interested in joining the Senior Committee or have ideas for presentations, programs, or activities for our senior community, please contact the Selectmen’s Office at [email protected] or call (860) 974-0133 ext. 3.