Emergency Communication
—Bridging the Gap

As a result of recent storms creating havoc for Haddam residents, causing road closures, downed wires, extensive electrical outages, the Town of Haddam in partnership with Chatham Health has implemented a new notification system, Everbridge, to alert residents about emergencies and important community news.
The “Haddam Alerts Town Wide Notification System” enables the Town of Haddam to provide critical information quickly for various situations, such as severe weather, fires, floods, unexpected road closures, or evacuation of buildings or neighborhoods.
“Communication failures have historically plagued organizations in their ability to respond to and minimize the human, operational and financial impact of a disaster,” says Everbridge’s website which explains their system allows one person to easily connect and communicate with any number of people.
Everbridge allows for cell or business phone, e-mail, text message or hearing impaired receiving device communication, but residents will need to register their numbers with the Everbridge system on the Town of Haddam’s website, www.haddam.org.
Individuals with disabilities who need assistance can register by calling Haddam Alerts at 860-345-8032.
Where to Go, Who to Call
The Town of Haddam Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is located at the Haddam Firehouse, 439 Saybrook Rd., Higganum. You may call with questions or concerns, 860-345-8032, or you may stop in for more information or to report concerns.
The main shelter for water, showers and food is HK High School on Little City Road. The secondary shelter is HK Middle School in Killingworth on Route 81. In Haddam Neck you may report to the Haddam Neck Volunteer Fire Department.
Warming and Recharging Stations are located at the Haddam Neck Fire Station, Haddam Firehouse, the Town Office Building (TOB) and the Senior Center (across from Brainerd Library).
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to staff the shelters and EOC and volunteers with 4-wheel drive vehicles are needed to transport volunteers and seniors to locations within town. Those interested in volunteering should contact: Alice Zanelli at the TOB 860-345-8531 x204, Tom Kobylenski at 860-345-4925, Mark Lundgren at the Senior Center 860-345-2480 or Frank Errato with the Knights of Columbus 860-345-8754.

A copy of the Letter from the First Selectman to the people of Haddam is here

350th - A Year Long Celebration
This year Haddam is celebrating 350 years since its founding as a town in 1662.

350th Commemorative Issue
The 350th steering committee will publish a commemorative issue that will be mailed free of charge to all households in town. The publication date will be in March.
We hope you will consider participating in this celebration by means of sponsorship and/or buying an ad in the commemorative issue.
If you would like to advertise your business, become a sponsor or submit your name for our supporters page, please call or e-mail Melissa Schlag 860-398-0569, melissaschlag@hotmail.com.
350th Commemorative Events
A series of commemorative events have been planned to celebrate this milestone, bringing the community together.
Stay up to date on our Facebook page and on our website www.haddam350.org.
350th Calendars
There are still 2012 Haddam Historical Society (HHS) calendars available, please contact the HHS and pick up yours today! (www.haddamhistory.org)
350th Commemorative Items
Many commemorative items will be on sale soon, T-shirts, hats, travel mugs, glasses etc, stay tuned in the Bulletin, on Facebook, or the website, www.haddam350.com.Parade
The 350th Parade Committee is looking for local groups and organizations to participate in the parade.
If interested, please contact Richard Prescott 860-345-8689 Haddam Artists Show
Paint the town red, blue, green, yellow!
Get out your paint brushes, your drawing pencils, your crayons, Haddam is having an art show featuring Haddam sites by Haddam artists (all ages).
The show will be held at the Senior Center the weekend of May 18, when Haddam will be kicking with activities in celebration of its 350th.
To feature as many artists as possible we’re limiting the maximum size to 11 x 14. We will be announcing the submission date and time in the Bulletin, but if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to call Kathy Sullivan at 860-345-2840.

Some Upcoming Events

-February
Continuous Pictorial Presentation Touring Exhibit by the Haddam Historical Society (Featuring pictures of Haddam present and past). In February the display will be at the Brainerd Library.
-April
Taste of Haddam at the Brainerd Library and a Senior Open House at the Senior Center
-May 18 -20
Haddam Artists Show at the Senior Center
-May 20
350th Proclamation Celebration at Field Park
-June - Wine Tasting
-July - Lions Club Car Show
-September
Haddam River Days this year will begin with a town parade, traveling from the UConn Extension Center to Haddam Meadows State Park and will also feature an exciting Revolutionary War reenactment by the Second Continental Light Dragoons to be followed by a special 350th spectacular fireworks display.
Haddam Neck Fair
Venture Smith Day (in East Haddam)
-October
Scarecrow Contest, YFS Pumpkin Run and a special tour of Haddam Neck.
-November
Community Thanksgiving Service
-December
Caroling, Festival of Lights and the official “burial” of the time capsule.
(the parade route is subject to change due to traffic concerns)