Things To Know In Avon: Early Voting In The Avon Room, Kids And Teen Book Sale And More

AVON, CT — Early voting for the Nov. 3 election opens Monday in the Avon Room at Town Hall, the Avon Free Public Library holds a kids and teen book sale Saturday, and the town has set its capital budget presentation schedule.

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

1. Early Voting Opens In The Avon Room
When: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 27 and 29)
Where: The Avon Room (around back), Town Hall, Building 1, 60 W. Main St.
What to know: Early voting for all districts is in the Avon Room at Town Hall, including both weekends, according to the registrars of voters. Curbside voting is available, and absentee ballots no longer require an excuse; they're available from the Town Clerk's Office in Building 2.
More information here.

2. Kids And Teen Book Sale At The Library
When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Avon Free Public Library, 281 Country Club Road
What to know: The Avon Library holds a kids and teen book sale Saturday, according to the town.
More information here.

3. Planning And Zoning Commission Meets
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m.
Where: Selectman's Chambers, Town Hall, 60 W. Main St.
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission meets Tuesday, according to the town calendar, which refers residents to the commission's agenda page. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 15. The commission's recent meetings have been hybrid, in person and online.
More information here.

4. Board Of Education Meets
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m.
Where: Avon High School, 510 West Avon Road
What to know: The Avon Board of Education holds its monthly meeting at Avon High School, according to the town calendar.
More information here.

5. Capital Budget Presentations Scheduled
When: Thursday, Nov. 5, and Thursday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m.
Where: Selectmen's Chamber, Town Hall, 60 W. Main St.
What to know: Departments will present their capital budget requests for the 2027-28 fiscal year, which starts July 1, 2027, at two Town Council meetings, in person and online, according to the town. On Nov. 5, the police and fire departments and general government will present; on Dec. 3, the Board of Education, Recreation and Parks, Engineering and Public Works. Presentations typically come at the start of the agenda.
More information here.