PLEASE NOTE:

1. Block parties are only permitted from the first weekend in May through Columbus Day unless approved by the Director of Public Works.
    
2. All neighbors on the street must be notified of the block party.
    
3. Completed applications are due in the Public Works Office at least 4 days in advance. Applications may be faxed to the DPW at 860-561-8141.
    
4. By submitting this application, the applicant agrees to assume responsibility for properly blocking the street using barricades provided by the Town or caution tape purchased by the applicant if barricades are not available.
    
5. The caution tape must be plastic, at least 3 inches wide and in a high visibility color, such as yellow, orange or lime green.
    
6. If you are using caution tape, block the street by extending the caution tape between two weighted, but moveable supports. The supports should be strong enough to hold the tape, but moveable in case you need to get a vehicle in or out.
    
7. The permitted hours for a block party are 6 pm to 9 pm on weekdays or 12 noon to 9 pm on holidays and weekends.
    
8. Only one block of any street may be blocked off.
    
9. The permit may be revoked if any complaints are received.
    
10. Rain dates can only be accepted during the same weekend. Otherwise, the applicant must call the DPW office to re-schedule. 
     
11. In the event of adverse weather, the Department of Public Works has the authority to cancel block parties.