5 Things To Know In Bethel: Early Voting Ends, Library Elevator Work, 1900 House Demolition Notice And More

BETHEL, CT — Early voting for the Nov. 3 election wraps up Sunday at the Municipal Center, work to remove the Bethel Public Library's elevator may affect library hours early in the week, and the Planning and Zoning Commission meets Tuesday.

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

1. Early Voting Ends Sunday At The Municipal Center
When: Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 1 (final week); 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29
Where: Meeting Room A, Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St.
What to know: Early voting for the Nov. 3 election continues daily in Meeting Room A through Sunday, according to First Selectman's Update; residents can also register and vote the same day during early voting and on Election Day.
More information here.

2. Library Elevator Removal May Affect Hours
When: Starting Sunday, Oct. 25; up to three days
Where: Bethel Public Library
What to know: Work begins Sunday to remove the Bethel Public Library's old elevator ahead of a replacement scheduled for early 2027, according to First Selectman's Update. The removal will take up to three days and may affect library hours and services; check the library's website for details.
More information here.

3. Last Wednesday BMX Race Of The Season
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28
Where: BMX track behind Mitchell Field, 162 Old Hawleyville Road
What to know: Bethel Supercross BMX holds its last Wednesday race of the season, according to First Selectman's Update, which invites newcomers to come watch or try the sport.
More information here.

4. Demolition Proposed For 1900 House On Hoyts Hill
When: Objection period open; 90-day waiting period began Oct. 8
Where: Building Department, Municipal Center, 1 School St.
What to know: Seventy Four Solano Brothers LLC has applied for a permit to demolish the house at 74 Hoyts Hill, built in 1900, according to a legal notice. Because of the building's age, a 90-day waiting period started with the notice's first publication Oct. 8. If the Building Department receives no written objections within 30 days of that date, the building official may waive the last 60 days and issue the permit. The Bethel Historical Society and Preservation Connecticut were copied on the notice.
More information here.

5. Planning And Zoning, Inland Wetlands And Three Commissions Meet
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. (Inland Wetlands); Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. (P&Z); Wednesday, Oct. 28 (EMS at 5 p.m.; Public Site & Building and Parks & Recreation at 7 p.m.)
Where: Municipal Center, 1 School St.
What to know: The Inland Wetlands Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, EMS Commission, Public Site and Building Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission all meet this week, according to the town's meeting calendar. Agendas had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 22.
More information here.