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    TVCCA Home Heating Assistance Now Available

    Winter is here and home heating costs can be a struggle for many.  There is help. TVCCA is now taking applications for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program which provides assistance towards a homes primary source of heat.  Priority is given to “vulnerable households” with young children, elderly or disabled individuals. Income and Asset Limits apply: Household Size:  1  2 Asset Limits:  Homeowner  Renter Annual Income      $33,132     $43,327      $15,000  $10,000 Applications can be done over the phone and through the mail for homebound individuals. To schedule an appointment or for additional information, please call (860) 425-6681.

    Renter’s Rebate Program

    Renters Rebate is a program for low-income, elderly or disabled people who rented in Connecticut in 2015, have not applied for homeowners Circuit Breaker Program and who currently live in Norwich.

    Income limits:
    Singles $35,200
    Couples is $42,900.

    Call 860-889-5960 for an appointment.

    SENIOR AFFAIRS COMMISSION

    Description

    • Authority set forth in Norwich Code of Ordinance Article III, Section 2-41
    • City Council appoints five members and three alternates to two-year terms
    • Rose City Senior Center

    Membership

    Member Party Term Ends
    Aldrich, Margaret M. R 9/1/17
    Bergendahl, Genevieve S. D 9/1/17
    Buddington, Olive J. D 9/1/17
    Lahan, P. Michael D 9/1/17
    Randall, Jacquelyn W. D 9/1/17

    Alternates

    Vacancy
    Jacaruso Jr., Frank J. D 9/1/17
    Stewart, Janice D 9/1/17

    Agendas & Minutes
    Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Until approved, meeting minutes are drafts and subject to correction by the body for which they were prepared. Minutes are typically approved at the body’s next regular meeting.
    Most Recent Agenda | View All Agendas and Minutes

    Meets at 9:00 on the 3rd Monday during Sept, Oct, Nov, March, April and May

    ROSE CITY SENIOR CENTER

    MISSION STATEMENT

    To offer recreational, educational, social, health, and human service programs which are designed to foster independence and community involvement for persons age 55 and older.

    The Norwich Senior Center was established in 1974. After the construction of the new building in 1994, the name was changed to the Rose City Senior Center. The City of Norwich, Community Development, Senior Resources—Agency on Aging, and other state and local grants provide funding.

    HOURS OF OPERATION

    The Senior Center is open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Please note that City Hall and many other departments are generally open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

    INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE

    If the area experiences bad weather, the city may close offices and/or cancel programs. Please listen to WICH-1310 AM, WCTY-97.7 FM, or watch WFSB, TV Channel 3. Additionally, you can sign up for alerts for closings and late openings by clicking on the link
     HOLIDAYS 2016
    Memorial Day Monday, May 30, 2016
    Independence Day Monday, July 4, 2016
    Labor Day Monday, September 5, 2016
    Columbus Day Monday, October 10, 2016
    Veterans’ Day Friday, November 11, 2016
    Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 24, 2016
    Friday after Thanksgiving Friday, November 25, 2016
    Christmas Monday, December 26, 2016