Town of Madison

First Selectman • Fillmore McPherson
203-245-5602 • Fax: 203-245-5609
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Town Hall • 8 Campus Dr., Madison, CT 06443
203-245-5600 • Web site: www.madisonct.org

Senior Services Commission

Nine-member commission appointed by Selectmen for two-year terms to provide direction and oversight in development and implementation of programs and
services for Madison senior citizens.
The Depot Meeting Center
9 Old Route 79
Madison, CT 06443
Chair • Patricia Melady

Department of Senior Services/ Senior Center

Department “strives to improve the quality of life for the senior citizens of Madison.”

The Depot Meeting Center
9 Old Route 79, Madison, CT 06443
203-245-5627 • Fax: 203-318-0670
Director • David Melillo • 203-245-5649
E-mail: melillo@madisonct.org
Coordinator • Katherine DeBurra • 203-245-5627
Fax: 318-0670 • E-mail: deburra@madisonct.org
Municipal Agent for the Elderly • Heather Castrilli
203-245-5687 • Fax: 203-318-0670
E-mail: castrilli@madisonct.org

• Municipal Agent for the Elderly, on staff of Department under state guidelines, provides information on and referrals to local, state, federal resources regarding matters of concern to the elderly. Senior Center has no charge for membership, but some programs and activities require fee. Center includes:
• Activities: exercise, fitness, movement sessions; yoga; bocce; bingo; arts and crafts; card games and lessons; quilting; dancing; computer classes; discussion groups; concerts; safe driving courses; speakers; cooking classes; The Depot Express newsletter; notary services (by appointment) • more!
• Medicare Mondays: Carlos A. Maynard of Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut assists residents with Medicare, Medigap, Medicaid questions. First Mon. of each month, 9-11 a.m. By appointment only.
Call: 203-245-5627.   
• Wellness Wednesdays: health and wellness lectures by Chris DeBisschop, RN, BSN.
• Legal assistance: free one-on-one counseling 3rd Thurs. of each month by local attorneys.
• Daily nutritious hot lunch in Senior Community Café: Reservations required 24 hours in advance for regular lunches and one week in advance for special ones. Suggested donation $2 per meal. Free raffle on Fridays. For reservations, call: 203-245-5686. 
• Meet Madison: Once a month at lunchtime well-informed residents of Madison speak on various topics.
• Benefits QuickLINK: Knowledgeable members of RSVP/Retired Senior Volunteer Program of South Central Connecticut conduct free, confidential “benefits screenings.” Appointment required. Call: 203-245-5687.
• Trips: Pre-registration required.
• Blood pressure checks: Provided by VNA Services on 2nd and 4th Mon. of each month, usually at 12:45 p.m.
Madison Senior Services works with Estuary Council of Seniors on Meals on Wheels program, delivering hot meals at noontime to the homebound and isolated. 4-5 days notice required. Call: 860-366-1611, Ext. 207.

Shoreline Institute of Lifelong Learning

Diverse slate of academic programs taught (in daytime) by experts at college level. Modest fees.
203-451-8086 (Guilford) • 203-245-5627 (Madison) E-mail: sill8899@gmail.com
Web sites: www.guilfordparkrec.com
www.madisonct.org/Depot/depothome.htm

Supportive Services for Families and Caregivers

Call Madison Senior Services for information and referrals: 203-245-5627.

Transportation Services

Madison residents age 60+ or disabled have several transportation options designed to meet their needs:
• Senior Bus travels by fixed routes to: Senior Center; downtown; special events; grocery shopping. 48 hrs. advance notice for pickup required. Call: 203-245-5627.
• Dial-A-Ride is public transportation program for travel to medical appointments, and shopping. 48 hrs. minimum notice for pickup required. Call: 203-245-5695.
• Madison Community Services/Medical Transportation Program provides rides to doctor’s appointments in Madison area. 4 days advance notice for pickup required. Call: 203-245-3031.
• Shoreline Shuttle Estuary Transit District Route Bus picks up Mon.-Fri. at The Depot at 10:20 a.m. for travel to nine towns in Madison-to-Old Saybrook area and returns at 2:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call: 860-510-0429 for pickup arrangements.

Tax Relief and Similar Programs

Municipal Agent for the Elderly offers assistance regarding such programs. Call: 203-465-5687.

E.C. Scranton Memorial Library

There is delivery service for homebound.  
801 Boston Post Rd., Madison, CT 06443
203-245-7365 • E-mail: scrantonlibrary@madisonct.org
Web site: www.scrantonlibrary.org
Director • Sandra Long

Probate Court

8 Campus Dr., Madison, CT 06443
203-245-5661 • Fax: 203-245-5633
Judge • Hon. Phillip Zuckerman

Call 911 for all emergencies.

Police Department

9 Campus Dr., Madison, CT 06443
Non-emergencies: 203-245-2721
E-mail: infopd@madisonct.org
Chief • John Drumm

Fire Departments

• Madison Hose Co. # 1
665 Boston Post Rd., P.O. Box 573, Madison, CT 06443
Non-emergencies: 203-245-2772
• E-mail: mahoco1@aol.com
Chief • Robert C. Gerard

• North Madison Volunteer Fire Company
864 Opening Hill Rd., Madison, CT 06443
Non-emergencies: 203-245-277
Chief • Brian Koczak

Emergency Medical Services

In Madison:
• Police Department is First Responder for Emergency Medical Services. Each officer trained to at least MRT-D level, with access to medical equipment.
• North Madison Volunteer Fire Company serves as Supplemental First Responder, with many members certified as MRTs and EMTs.
• Madison Ambulance Association transports ill and injured to area medical facilities. Association is private, nonprofit organization supported by Town.

35 Bradley Rd., Madison, CT 096443 • 203-245-9821

Other Important Phone Numbers

Animal Control • 203-245-2721
Assessor • 203-245-5652
Beach & Recreation • 203-245-5623
Health • 203-245-5681
Planning/Zoning • 203-245-5632
Public Works • 203-245-5611
Registrars • 203-245-5671
Town Clerk • 203-245-5672

Madison’s Population by Age