5 Things To Know In Farmington: Fall Bulky Waste Pickup, Early Voting At Town Hall And More

FARMINGTON, CT — Fall bulky waste collection runs all week on regular trash days, early voting for the Nov. 3 election opens Monday at Town Hall, and the Historic District Commission considers a High Street application Tuesday.

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

1. Fall Bulky Waste Pickup
When: Week of Monday, Oct. 19, on your regular trash day; put items out the night before
Where: Curbside townwide; Highway and Grounds office at Town Hall, 20 Monteith Drive
What to know: Fall bulky waste collection for town-contract trash customers runs this week on regular trash days, according to the town. Limits are two large furniture items, two appliances with doors removed, two tires off rims, two plumbing fixtures, carpet rolled in pieces no longer than 6 feet, and 10 bags. Separate trucks pick up tires, appliances and metal, and dry mattresses. TVs, computers, paint, and building materials aren't accepted. Questions go to Highway and Grounds at 860-675-2550.
More information here.

2. Early Voting Opens At Town Hall
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: Training Room (third floor), Town Hall, 20 Monteith Drive
What to know: Early voting for the Nov. 3 election is in the third-floor training room at Town Hall, and same-day registration is available at Town Hall, according to the town. On Election Day, polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Irving Robbins Middle School, West Woods Upper Elementary School, the Community and Senior Center in Unionville, and Town Hall, depending on your district.
More information here.

3. Historic District Commission Hears High Street Application
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 5 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall, 20 Monteith Drive
What to know: The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on a temporary certificate of appropriateness to replace roofing, install exterior insulation and replace rake boards, fascia, soffits and gutters at 30 High Street, according to its agenda. Members will also discuss potential changes to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and adopt their 2027 meeting calendar. The meeting is in person and online.
More information here.

4. Highway Office Temporarily At Town Hall
When: Through the end of November
Where: Development Wing (second floor), Town Hall, 20 Monteith Drive
What to know: Highway and Grounds office staff have temporarily moved to Town Hall during HVAC renovations at the Highway Garage, 544 New Britain Ave. in Unionville, according to the town. In-person Highway and Grounds business, including buying residential tickets for the Tunxis Mead compost area, is in the Town Hall Development Wing on the second floor until staff return to the garage, expected by the end of November. Call 860-675-2550 with questions.
More information here.

5. Aquifer Protection Agency, Conservation And Inland Wetlands Commission Meet
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m. (Aquifer Protection); Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. (Conservation and Inland Wetlands)
Where: Town Hall, 20 Monteith Drive
What to know: The Aquifer Protection Agency meets Tuesday and the Conservation and Inland Wetlands Commission meets Wednesday, according to the town's meeting calendar. Agendas had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 15.
More information here.