What are the town’s top commercial taxpayers?

According to the 2004 Grand List, the top five and their assessments are:

1.)  Redding Life Care LLC - $41,735,230

2.) Connecticut Light & Power Company - $7,913,220

3.) Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut - $4,928,490

4.) Redding Country Club, Inc. - $4,749,840

5.) R.P. Trust - $4,749,150

Is there a chamber of commerce here?

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce works with the Wilton Chamber of Commerce to promote commercial and retail businesses in the Georgetown area, which includes Redding. For more information about the chamber, call 762-0567.

Who protects consumers?

The local Better Business Bureau is in Wallingford. For information, call 203-269-2700 or go online to www.connecticut.bbb.org. .

The Better Business Bureau provides reports on businesses, charity groups, and organizations. It can help resolve consumer disputes with businesses and promotes ethical business standards. You may file a complaint online at www.connecticut.bbb.org or call for information.

Consumers may also file a complaint about a business, by calling the state Department of Consumer Protection hotline at 800-842-2649, or visit www.state.ct.us/dep. The department will investigate cases where consumers feel they were cheated or defrauded. It will also accept written complaints, which can be mailed to 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford 06106.

Does anyone welcome newcomers to town?

Personal Touch Welcome visits families who have relocated to or within town with a basket of helpful information about the community and gifts from local merchants and professionals. New parents in Redding are congratulated with a gift basket also. For an appointment, call Dee Strilowich at 438-0128 or visit www.personaltouchwelcome.com.

Community Ambassador also welcomes people to Redding. Call 847-5381 or visit www.communityambassador.com.

When are the town’s post offices open?

Redding has four post offices.

The retail services counter of the West Redding Post Office (938-2763) on Simpaug Turnpike in West Redding Center, is open Monday through Friday from 8 to 5, and Saturday from 9 to noon.

The retail services counter of the Georgetown Post Office (544-8643), off Redding Road (just behind the Georgetown Firehouse), is open from 9 to 5 Monday to Friday, and from 9:30 to noon on Saturday.

The retail services counter of the Redding Center Post Office, (938-2309) at 10 Lonetown Road (directly across from town hall), is open 8 to 11:30 and 1:30 to 5, Monday to Friday, and from 8:30 to 11:30 on Saturday.

The retail services counter of the Redding Ridge Post Office (938-3337) is open 8 to 1:30 and 2:30 to 5:30 Monday to Friday and 8:30 to 12:30 Saturday.

Can I buy stamps without having to go to the post office?

Yes, Ancona’s Market (544-8436) on Route 102 near Route 7 in Branchville  and Caraluzzi’s at Route 7 and 107 sell U.S. postage stamps as do several other retailers in the area. The post office will also send you stamps by mail. Send money or a check. Call the West Redding Post Office, 938-2763, for information on the service.

Where can I send packages or overnight mail?

The UPS Store (438-7200), 54 Danbury Road (Route 35) in Ridgefield, will send packages and mailers. UPS (800-742-5877) will pick up at home for a small extra charge. Federal Express (800-238-5355) picks up at home for a fee.

Are there any motels, inns or B&Bs here?

 Days Inn (438-3781) at 296 Ethan Allen Highway (Route 7) is in Redding. Also in nearby Ridgefield the Stonehenge Restaurant and Inn (438-6511), just off Route 7 (438-6511), the Elms Inn at 500 Main Street (438-2541), and the West Lane Inn at 22 West Lane (438-7323) have overnight rooms. There are no bed-and-breakfasts in town.

Where can I get things printed?

There are a number of places, including Economy Printing (438-7401), Village Printers (431-0011), and Ridgefield Printing (431-0421).

Where can I get help finding a job?

The Connecticut Works Center (a part of the state’s Department of Labor), is at 152 West Street, Danbury. The center offers a data bank of jobs as well as listings of support services such as job counseling, resume writing, and training. It is open from 8:30 to 4:30, Monday through Friday. Call 731-2929 for more information. Call the Connecticut Job Bank at 860-344-2044 or check online at www.ctdol.state.ct.us.