Town of Winchester/Winsted, CT

10/29/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC NOTICE: AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT ON ROUTE 8 🚨

The Town of Wi******er has been notified by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) that automated work zone speed enforcement cameras will be operating on Route 8 beginning the week of November 1, 2026.

🚧 What Drivers Need to Know:

📍 Location: Route 8 in Wi******er/Winsted

📅 Start Date: Week of November 1, 2026

⏰ Duration: Approximately two weeks, weather and conditions permitting.

📸 Enforcement: Mobile automated speed enforcement equipment will monitor vehicle speeds during roadway maintenance operations. Drivers may receive warnings or infractions in accordance with Connecticut law.

🚔 Program Administration: This is a CTDOT program operated by its contractor, Acusensus.

⚠️ PLEASE SLOW DOWN!

Please note: This is a State of Connecticut initiative, separate from the Town of Wi******er's local automated speed enforcement program.

10/27/2026

Wi******er Housing Authority job opening:
Part Time Finance/Human Resources

Below is a list of positions for which we are currently accepting applications. In order to be considered for employment with the Town, you must fully complete the Town’s application form and return it, along with a Resume and Cover Letter, by email or by mail, unless otherwise specified in the Jo...

10/26/2026

🇺🇸 **SPECIAL VETERANS DAY PRESENTATION** 🇺🇸

Join us for a special presentation featuring **Howard Wright portraying President Abraham Lincoln**.

📅 **Wednesday, November 11, 2026**

🕑 **2:00 p.m.**

📍 **Soldiers' Monument**
84 Crown Street, Winsted, CT

Come experience a special historical presentation as we commemorate Veterans Day and honor those who have served our country.

🇺🇸 **We hope you can join us!**

10/26/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC ADVISORY – MAIN STREET MILLING & PAVING 🚧

The Town of Wi******er would like to inform residents, businesses, and motorists that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is scheduled to perform milling and paving operations on Main Street in Winsted, from High Street to Munro Place, this week.

📅 When: Tuesday, October 27 – Friday, October 30 (anticipated)

☀️ Work Hours: Daylight hours

📍 Location: Main Street, between High Street and Munro Place

🚗 Traffic Impacts: During construction, traffic will be shifted to the river side of Main Street to allow crews to complete the work. Traffic disruptions are expected to be minimal, and motorists should remain alert for construction personnel, equipment, and temporary traffic patterns.

Please note that the schedule is tentative and subject to weather conditions and operational needs.

We encourage everyone traveling through the area to use caution, reduce speeds, and follow all posted signage and directions from traffic control personnel.

10/22/2026

📢 **WE'RE HIRING! JOIN OUR TEAM AT PUBLIC WORKS!**

The **Town of Wi******er** has exciting employment opportunity for a Maintainer III available!

Do you have your CDL? Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in your community? We encourage qualified and motivated individuals to explore our current job openings.

✅ Competitive benefits

✅ Opportunity to serve your community

✅ Be part of a dedicated team

Below is a list of positions for which we are currently accepting applications. In order to be considered for employment with the Town, you must fully complete the Town’s application form and return it, along with a Resume and Cover Letter, by email or by mail, unless otherwise specified in the Jo...

10/19/2026

💧 WATER SERVICE HAS BEEN RESTORED! 💧

The Town of Wi******er is pleased to announce that water service has now been fully restored to all customers impacted by today's water main break near the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Residents may experience some discoloration when first turning on their water. If so, please run your cold water until it runs clear.

We sincerely appreciate everyone's patience and understanding throughout the day.

A special thank you to our Water Department crews for their hard work and dedication in getting the repairs completed and service restored as quickly as possible! 👏

10/19/2026

2026 Leaf Pickup Schedule – November 30th – December 3rd, 2026

The Town of Wi******er Public Works Department has scheduled fall leaf pickup in accordance with the following schedule:

Streets South of Route 44 – Monday & Tuesday November 30th & December 1st (Lake St., Boyd, Bridge, Pratt, Meadow, etc.)

Streets North of Route 44 – Wednesday & Thursday December 2nd & 3rd (Upland, Crescent, Wetmore, Oak, North Main, etc.)

Please consult the Town website for any changes to the leaf pickup schedule made necessary due to inclement weather. There will be no late pickups this year.

• Only leaves placed in heavy biodegradable paper bags will be picked up.
• Leaves placed in plastic bags and bags containing leaves mixed with other items such as branches, grass clippings, and brush will not be picked up.
• Filled bags should contain only leaves and should weigh less than 50 pounds.
• Residents should leave filled bags curbside by 7:00 a.m. on the first day of the scheduled pickup date for their location.
• Loose leaves should not be raked onto sidewalks or roadways as they will not be picked up.

Residents may also bring their leaf filled bags to the Barkhamsted landfill (860-379-1972).

No leaves will be accepted at the Town of Wi******er Public Works Facility.

Please feel free to contact the Department of Public Works should you have any questions or require additional information @ 860-379-4070.

Thank you.

10/19/2026

💧 All residents and businesses located north of Route 20 should expect to be without water for most of the day today, Monday, October 19.

Crews are working to address the break and restore water service as quickly and safely as possible.

We understand the inconvenience this causes and appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding while repairs are underway.

We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

🏆 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐬 – 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫! 👏

The Town of Wi******er is incredibly proud to recognize Alex Combes, who has been named Wastewater Operator of the Year by the Connecticut Rural Water and Wastewater Association!

This well-deserved recognition highlights Alex's hard work, dedication, and commitment to keeping Wi******er's wastewater infrastructure operating safely and efficiently.

Wastewater operations are one of those essential municipal services that often go unnoticed, but they play a critical role in protecting public health, our environment, and the quality of life in our community.

We are fortunate to have dedicated professionals like Alex working behind the scenes every day to serve our residents.

Please join us in congratulating Alex on this outstanding achievement! Thank you for your continued service to Wi******er and for representing our community so well!

👏🏆 Congratulations, Alex!