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Mandatory Water Conservation Measures Imposed for East Lyme

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Water restrictions will be in effect each Friday from 9:00 a.m. through Monday noon until further notice.

The following restrictions will apply to all customers of the East Lyme Public Water System:

1)  Prohibiting the sprinkling, watering or irrigation of lawns.

2)  Prohibiting washing of motor vehicles, boats and trailers and the outdoor surfaces of all buildings and structures, sidewalks and driveways.

3)  Prohibiting the filling or cleaning of swimming and wading pools.

4)  Prohibiting the service of water to customers of public restaurants except at the specific request of customers.

Persons found violating any provision of the restrictions imposed by the Board of Selectmen shall be fined not more than ninety-nine dollars ($99.00). In the case of a continuing violation, each day’s continuance thereof shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct offense. These restrictions are effective Friday, July 25, 2008 and will remain in effect until further notice.

Harvesting Rainwater with Rain Barrels

Track the affects of conservation

These measures include, but are not limited to:

·    Minimizing or curtailing the filling of swimming pools.

·    Minimizing or curtailing outdoor water use such as the watering of lawns, gardens, and the use of in-ground sprinkler systems (leave grass long and only water lawns and gardens at night and not on a daily basis).

·    Minimize washing of cars and boats.  An alternative is to take them to a carwash, which recycles its water.

·    Check for leaks and make repairs as soon as possible.

Weekend conservation is especially important.

If we continue to experience insufficient rainfall, a Water Supply Emergency may be declared and mandatory water conservation required.  Mandatory water conservation measures include, but are not limited to:

·    Prohibition of sprinkling, watering or irrigation of lawns.

·    Prohibition of washing of motor vehicles, boats or trailers.

·    Prohibition of cleaning of outdoor surfaces of buildings or structures, sidewalks, driveways and other surfaces.

We again thank you for your continued efforts and cooperation during this inconvenience.  Please watch for further updates regarding the status of this water supply advisory on Channel 22 or visit the Town of East Lyme website.

The Town Clerk’s Office is reminding dog owners that they must register their dogs by June 30.

All dogs 6 months of age or older must be licensed. Fees for neutered or spayed dogs are $8.00 and for un-neutered or unspayed dogs are $19.00.

A certificate of neutering or spaying from a licensed vet must be presented when licensing a dog for the first time.

An up-to-date certificate of rabies vaccination must be presented before a dog can be licensed. The rabies tag is not acceptable.

To license by mail, send all required information (which will be returned) along with a check made payable to Town of East Lyme and mail to East Lyme Town Clerk, PO Box 519, Niantic, CT 06357. Please send a self-addressed stamped envelope with 62 cents postage affixed.

A penalty of $1 per month will be assessed for payments received after July 1. For information, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 739-6931, x 120.

ATTENTION EAST LYME RESIDENTS

LEAF COLLECTION

Collection of leaves will be conducted on the following weeks on your regular collection day:

May 5^th – May 13

June 9^th – June 13^th

July 7^th – July 11

All leaves put out for collection must be in paper bags.  Bags can be obtained at the Public Works Department in Town Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and at the Transfer Station which is open 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.  The charge is $0.50 a bag.  Any other paper bags are also acceptable.  Leaves cannot be placed in your regular trashcan.  Plastic bags will not be collected

Leaves can still be brought to the designated area at the transfer station free of charge, however, plastic bags must be emptied.  Leaves are mulched and composted at the transfer station.  Home composting and home recycling of leaves are encouraged as environmentally desirable alternatives. 

NOTICE TO EAST LYME RESIDENTS
THE TOWN TRANSFER STATION IS ACCEPTING CFC-CONTAINING DEVICES.
THERE IS A $10 CHARGE FOR EACH ITEM PAYABLE AT THE TRANSFER STATION