Here's what you need to know today in Tolland:
• Town officials are reminding residents that Tolland is now on an every other month schedule for bulky waste pick-up .
The following is the pick-up schedule for the remainder of 2013 and the first half of 2014: September (Sept. 9 week), November (Nov. 4 week), January (Jan. 6 week), March (Mar. 3 week) and May (May 5 week) only.
The new schedule applies to all bulky waste items including bulky, metal, used motor oil and car/truck batteries.
Remember that you must schedule this pickup by calling 800-286-5335 or 860-423-4527 or you may make a reservation through the Willimantic Waste website at www.williwaste.com at least four days prior to your normal pickup day. All other procedures for bulky waste will remain the same.
• The Hicks Museum is hosting a a summer lawn concert on the Green featuring Amy Gallatin and Stillwaters on Wednesday, July 31, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
For more information, check out:
http://tolland.patch.com/groups/events/p/summer-lawn-concert_bea589eb
• It time for the annual Tolland County 4-H fair.
The fair kicks off on Sunday, Aug. 4 with an open horse show, then continues on Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11. The fair is where 4-H members have an opportunity to share their projects with the public. The fairgrounds, which are located at the Tolland Agricultural Center, 24 Hyde Ave, Route 30 in Vernon.
For more information, check out:
http://tolland.patch.com/groups/events/p/tolland-county-4h-fair_509d4035
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