5 Things To Know In Cheshire: Osteria Terrace Expansion Hearing, Early Voting Ends And More

CHESHIRE, CT — The Planning and Zoning Commission continues a hearing Monday on an outdoor terrace expansion at Viron Rondo Osteria on Highland Avenue, early voting for the Nov. 3 election ends Sunday at Town Hall, and voters will decide five capital spending questions.

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

1. Zoning Continues Hearing On Osteria Terrace Expansion
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.
Where: Room 207/209, Town Hall, 84 S. Main St.
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission continues its public hearing on a special permit modification for 1721 and 1755 Highland Ave., which the application's cover letter describes as a proposed terrace expansion at Viron Rondo Osteria, according to the commission's agenda and packet. Under an extension, the hearing must close by Dec. 23. At its regular meeting afterward, the commission will also consider a site plan for renovations at 1123 Highland Ave., acceptance of Stone Bridge Court as a town road and a bond release for 551 W. Johnson Ave.
More information here.

2. Early Voting Ends Sunday At Town Hall
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: Town Hall, 84 S. Main St.
What to know: Early voting for the Nov. 3 election continues at Town Hall every day through Nov. 1, according to the town. On Election Day, polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
More information here.

3. Five Capital Spending Questions On The Ballot
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3
Where: Polling places townwide; explanatory text at Town Hall, 84 S. Main St.
What to know: Cheshire voters will decide five capital spending questions totaling $6.7 million on Nov. 3, according to the town's explanatory text, which is posted on the town website.
More information here.

4. AARP Smart Driver Course
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Cheshire Senior Center
What to know: The Senior Center's monthly AARP Smart Driver course teaches evidence-based strategies for staying safe behind the wheel, according to the town's October newsletter. Preregistration with the Senior Center is required.
More information here.

5. Public Building Commission Meets
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Room 210, Town Hall, 84 S. Main St.
What to know: The Public Building Commission meets Wednesday, according to the town calendar, which also lists a 7 p.m. entry in Rooms 207/209. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 22.
More information here.