Harwinton Parks and Recreation Department
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News: Facility Use Regulations

Date Published Author
12/12/2023 12:00:00 AM  Kerri Stolle 

  1. Insurance: A certificate of insurance naming the Town of Harwinton as an additional insured is required of all organizations using the building.  It may also be required of individuals.  It should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the reservation date.
 
  1. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in Town buildings or on the grounds.
 
 
  1. The buildings may not be available for use when schools are closed due to bad weather. There is no weekend snow removal, and use of the building is at your own risk. If you cancel your event due to weather, your rental fee and security deposit will be returned.
 
  1. The building is not available on legal holidays.
 
  1. Buildings and grounds are available for a maximum six-hour rentals. This includes time for set-up and clean-up, so please plan accordingly.
 
  1. All parking is on the street or in assigned lots. At Community Hall you must park on the street, the road that runs closest to it is actually a private driveway. No parking is permitted in the driveway.
 
  1. The 2nd floor of Community Hall has 3 tables and approximately 20 chairs.
If you require additional tables or chairs, you must provide your own.
 
  1. There is NO storage space for equipment and supplies. Any items left behind (including trash) will be removed and disposed of at renter’s expense.
 
  1. Smoking is not allowed in any part of the building or on the property.
 
  1. Pets/animals are not permitted in any of the buildings or on the grounds. (Except for the Recreation Area but they must be on leash).
 
  1. Sound from events should be kept low enough so as not to disturb the neighbors.
 
  1. Reasonable decorating of the hall is allowed. All decorations including tape, string and signage must be removed immediately after the event.
 
  1. The applicant is responsible for leaving the facility in the same condition as accepted. All tables and chairs should be returned to their original location.
 
  1. All rubbish must be removed from the premises. If you fail to do so, you will not receive your security deposit back.
 
 
  1. Turn off lights and lock all doors when exiting the premises.
 
  1. The key should be picked up at Town Hall during regular office hours. You will need a check made out to the Town of Harwinton for $100 that will be used as a security deposit. The key should be returned to Town Hall within 3 business days of the rental date or the security deposit will not be returned.