5 Things To Know In Bethany & Woodbridge: Early Voting, Solar Rules Approved, Police Renovation And More

BETHANY-WOODBRIDGE, CT — Early voting opens Monday in both towns, Bethany's Planning and Zoning Commission has approved new rules on solar energy equipment and Woodbridge's police building renovation committee reviews the project's status.

Here are five things to know about life around Bethany and Woodbridge this week:

1. Early Voting Opens In Both Towns
When: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1; Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3
Where: Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road; Woodbridge: The Center Gym, 4 Meetinghouse Lane
What to know: Bethany voters can vote early, register the same day and drop off absentee ballots at Town Hall, according to the town clerk, and Woodbridge voters at The Center gym, according to the state's list of early voting sites. State law sets early voting hours at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. hours on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29.
More information here.

2. Bethany P&Z Approves Solar Rules
When: Decided Wednesday, Oct. 7
Where: Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission approved, with changes, a text amendment on solar energy equipment, continued its hearing on a water source text amendment and closed its hearing on a subdivision application for 244 Amity Road, according to the notice of decision.
More information here.

3. Woodbridge Police Renovation Committee Meets
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m.
Where: Training Room, Woodbridge Police Department, 4 Meetinghouse Lane
What to know: The Police Building Renovation Committee will review the project's status, including the emergency operations center, hazardous materials, mechanical and reroofing work, the master schedule and grant requests, and discuss public outreach, according to the agenda.
More information here.

4. Woodbridge Housing Commission Plans First Info Session
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Second-floor study, Community and Cultural Center, 4 Newton Road
What to know: The Housing Commission will talk with Economic Development Commission Chair Clifford Lynch about housing and economic development, report on a LISC visit, a survey and website, and plan its first public information session, according to the agenda.
More information here.

5. Halloween Spooktacular For 7th And 8th Graders
When: Friday, Oct. 30, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Community and Cultural Center, 4 Newton Road
What to know: Woodbridge Youth Services invites Woodbridge and Bethany seventh and eighth graders to its Halloween Spooktacular with a DJ, pizza, a mummy wrap contest, a costume contest and a photo booth, according to the town. Admission is $15; register online. Parent volunteers can contact Youth Services at 203-389-3428.
More information here.