5 Things To Know In Darien This Week

DARIEN, CT — Darien votes Tuesday in the state election, with local races for the Board of Education, RTM and registrar of voters on the ballot, and an RTM committee votes Monday on the school administrators' contract.

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

1. Election Day, Including Local Races
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: District polling places; same-day registration in the Mather Center Atrium, 2 Renshaw Road
What to know: Darien voters choose state officers and legislators, judge of probate, registrar of voters, Board of Education and Representative Town Meeting members, according to the town clerk's warning. Polling places: Board of Education Building, 35 Leroy Ave. (District 1); Town Hall Gym, 2 Renshaw Road (Districts 2 and 5); McGuane Fieldhouse, 221 Noroton Ave. (3); Weed Beach Paddle Hut, 155 Nearwater Lane (4); and Mather Center, 2 Renshaw Road (6). Same-day registration on Election Day is in the Mather Center Atrium.
More information here.

2. RTM Education Committee Votes On School Administrators' Contract
When: Monday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 119, Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road
What to know: The RTM Education Committee will discuss and vote on the Darien Public Schools administrators' contract, according to the agenda.
More information here.

3. Environmental Protection Commission Meets; Drainage Hearing Pushed To December
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m.
Where: Room 206, Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road
What to know: The continued public hearing on the Public Works Department's Salt Box Lane-Coachlamp Lane area drainage improvements near Holly Pond won't proceed Wednesday and will be continued to Dec. 2 at 7 p.m., according to the agenda. The commission will consider accepting an application for residential additions at 64 Noroton Ave. and act on other pending applications.
More information here.

4. Aquarion Water Main Work Continues
When: Weekdays through 2027
Where: Middlesex Road, Lantern Lane, Noroton Avenue and Revere Road
What to know: Aquarion is replacing about 5,600 feet of water main on Middlesex Road, Lantern Lane, Noroton Avenue and Revere Road, according to the company's release posted by the town. Expect minor delays and possible detours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Noroton and Middlesex roads and from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Revere Road and Lantern Lane. The work is expected to finish in 2027, followed by final paving coordinated with the town.
More information here.

5. Beautification Commission Picks Basket Colors
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.
Where: Room 119, Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road
What to know: The Beautification Commission will select colors for its hanging baskets, set next year's meeting schedule and hear updates on the That's My Brick program and U.S. flags, according to the agenda. The commission has open seats.
More information here.