State Police are taking action on illegally parked vehicles parked on Route 39 in New Fairfield  Vehicles in the area of Squantz Pond State Park will be towed.  Troopers cautioned that State Park staff do not have control over walk ins.  Any neighborhood in that area with a parking issue related to Squantz Pond this summer is asked to call the Police Department. 

Members of New Fairfield Resident Trooper's Office were there doing a patrol check. 

State Parks Division officials are reminding visitors that there is no alcohol allowed and pets are not permitted.  There is still a 250 car limit.

No lifeguards are on duty.  Recruitment efforts will continue until June 17th, the deadline to get new hires on board and trained in time for July Fourth. To help broaden the pool of lifeguard applicants, the state is recruiting untrained people, aged 16 and older, who have a strong swimming ability. DEEP  will pay them for their time to be trained and certified.  

States and local governments across the country have reported having challenges finding summer help. Many have increased pay to lure applicants.