Election 2021: Scott A. Nolan For Windsor Locks Town Clerk

WINDSOR LOCKS-EAST WINDSOR, CT — Democrat Scott A. Nolan, 31, is running for Town Clerk in Windsor Locks.

Occupation: Town Clerk

Family: The Nolan family settled in Windsor Locks, CT in 1956. I am the son of Kirk & Cathy Nolan. My father Kirk is a graduate of Windsor Locks High School Class of 1978 and is one of seven children (Gloria’69, Donna’ 70, Eddie’72, Mark’ 74, Lisa’ 80, & Greg Nolan’ 81). My mother Cathy is a paraprofessional at the Windsor Locks Middle School and has over 25 years of service working for Windsor Locks Public Schools. I have two brothers, David Class of 2005 and Patrick’ 2009. David is the Head Custodian at North Street School in Windsor Locks and my brother Patrick is a Network Administrator at Charles Computer Services in Middletown, CT where he resides.

Experience: Town Clerk and Park Commissioner

The single biggest issue in town is ______, and I plan to do this about it:

The single most pressing issue facing the Windsor Locks Town Clerk’s Office is the availability of online land records. One of the most vital tasks of the clerk’s office is to maintain all of the land records for the town. This is especially important as homes are bought and sold attorneys review the land records and conduct a title search to identify any potential concerns. Since August of 2020, I have begun electronically archiving our land records making them searchable in an electronic format making the title search process more efficient. Currently, I have archived all records dating back to 1987. Another issue facing the Town Clerk’s office is the ability to utilize online services, for example, requesting a birth, marriage, or death certificate. This can now be done all online by visiting our website, and www.windsorlocksct.org

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

• Town Clerk Experience • Notary Public • Knowledge of Land & Vital Records In August of 2020, the Windsor Locks Board of Selectman, (J. Christopher Kervick, Paul Harrington, and Scott Storms) unanimously appointed Scott Nolan to serve as the new Windsor Locks Town Clerk. With experience, Scott served as the Assistant Town Clerk and is no stranger to helping the residents of Windsor Locks. Since Scott’s time in the Clerk’s Office, he has been quick to implement new technology for upcoming elections streamlining the absentee ballot approval process making them more efficient and secure. During the November 2020 election, the Clerk’s office set a record high for absentee ballot requests issuing nearly 2, 500 absentee ballots due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Scott was instrumental in developing communication sent home for the 2020 Dog license season as this year presented the challenge for “no contact licensing”. Scott was able to develop reminder post-cards to inform dog owners of the new licensing procedure this season and issue more than 700 dog licenses in the month of March. With technology skills, Scott worked hard on developing the Town Clerk’s webpage ensuring that material is up to date providing residents with information on the upcoming elections, applying for marriage licenses, or obtaining copies of vital records. A native of Windsor Locks, Scott has been serving his hometown since his days at Windsor Locks High School (WLHS) where he actively supported his peers as the President, Class of 2008. After graduating from WLHS, Scott attended Eastern Connecticut State University and earned a Bachelor of Art’s Degree in Political Science, with a minor in Sociology. During Scott’s time at Eastern, he served on the Connecticut State University Systems Board of Trustees where Scott often advocated for the rights of his fellow students from across the State. After graduating in 2012, Scott attended Central Connecticut State University and earned a Master of Science degree. When asked about Scott’s plan for the Windsor Locks Town Clerk’s Office, and Scott had this to say “It is distinct pleasure and an honor to serve as the Windsor Locks Town Clerk and I am truly humbled by the faith that has been placed in me to do the peoples’ work”.

Accomplishments:

Assistant Town Clerk, Assistant to the Director of Residence Life at Eastern Connecticut State University, former Board member of the Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University System, Windsor Locks High School Class President, and 2008.

Other issues:

Online Dog registration- one of my goals if re-elected is to implement an online dog registration system so dog owners could register their dog from the convenience of their home.

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