5 Things To Know In Avon: Election Day, Police And Fire Capital Budget Requests, Pumpkin Recycling And More

AVON, CT — Avon votes in the state election Tuesday, the Town Council starts hearing capital budget requests Thursday, and a pumpkin recycling drop-off opens for November.

Here are five things to know about life around Avon this week:

1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Avon High School, Thompson Brook School or Roaring Brook School, depending on your district; same-day registration in the Selectmen's Chambers, Town Hall Building 1, 60 West Main St.
What to know: Voters cast ballots at their assigned polling place: Avon High School, Thompson Brook School or Roaring Brook School, according to the Registrar of Voters' flyer. Polling places can be confirmed at MyVote.CT.gov. Curbside voting is available at each location. Residents who aren't registered can register and vote the same day in the Selectmen's Chambers in Town Hall Building 1. Absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. Tuesday, by mail, at the official drop box or at the Town Clerk's office in Building 2.
More information here.

2. Police, Fire Capital Budget Requests Go To Town Council
When: Thursday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.
Where: Selectmen's Chamber, Avon Town Hall, 60 West Main St., and virtually
What to know: The Police Department, Fire Department, and General Government present their capital budget requests for the 2027-28 budget, which takes effect July 1, 2027, according to the town. The presentations typically come at the beginning of the Town Council's regular meeting. The Board of Education, Recreation and Parks, and Engineering and Public Works present Dec. 3. The council agenda had not been posted as of Friday.
More information here.

3. Pumpkin Recycling Opens At Sub-Edge Farm
When: Sunday, Nov. 1, through Monday, Nov. 30; Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Sub-Edge Farm, 199 Town Farm Road, Farmington
What to know: The Avon Sustainability Commission and Sub-Edge Farm are collecting pumpkins and gourds during farm shop hours all month, according to the town's flyer. Drop them in the trailer near the farm shop. Pumpkins should be unpainted and free of non-organic materials.
More information here.

4. Fire Station Survey Drew About 600 Responses
When: Results expected soon
Where: Avon Town Hall, 60 West Main St.
What to know: About 600 residents answered the town's survey on the Avon Volunteer Fire Department station improvement projects before it closed Oct. 9, according to the town. The survey went out in a special edition of the town newsletter in early September. The town says it is analyzing the feedback, preparing answers to residents' questions, and expects to report its findings to the Town Council and the community "very soon."
More information here.

5. New Community Resource Guide For Older Adults
When: Available now
Where: Online, or ask at Avon Town Hall, 60 West Main St.
What to know: Avon has released a Community Resource Guide to help older adults and residents of all ages find local services, programs and supports, according to the town. It was developed with older community members and is based on the Connecticut Age Well Collaborative's livability framework. The guide is posted at avonct.gov/agewell and will be updated as new services become available.
More information here.