5 Things To Know In Glastonbury: Historic District Hearings, Route 17 Exit Changes And More

GLASTONBURY, CT — The Historic District Commission holds hearings on two Main Street properties Wednesday, the Town Plan and Zoning Commission and Board of Finance meet, Route 17's Exit 36 has closed for good, and Eversource begins transmission work Oct. 26.

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

1. Historic District Commission Hearings On Two Main Street Homes
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 5 p.m.
Where: Meeting Room A, second floor, Town Hall, 2155 Main St.
What to know: The Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on certificates of appropriateness for a new roof at 2163 Main St. and an addition plus front step and walkway replacement at 2038 Main St., according to its special meeting agenda.
More information here.

2. Town Plan And Zoning Commission Meets
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m.
Where: Town Hall, 2155 Main St.
What to know: The Town Plan and Zoning Commission meets Tuesday, according to the town's meeting calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 15.
More information here.

3. Route 17 Exit 36 Closed For Good
When: Permanent since Oct. 1
Where: Route 17 at New London Turnpike
What to know: The left-hand Exit 36 off-ramp from Route 17 southbound has been permanently closed and removed, according to the town. Drivers who used it should take Exit 35, enter the new roundabout and head east on New London Turnpike. The state project, which includes the roundabout, is scheduled for completion in October 2027.
More information here.

4. Eversource Transmission Work Starts Oct. 26
When: Monday, Oct. 26, through December
Where: Transmission right-of-way near Bell Street and Hebron Avenue
What to know: Eversource will replace three wooden transmission structures with weathering steel structures on its property and right-of-way near Bell Street and Hebron Avenue, with access to some structures from Bush Hill Road in Manchester, according to the town. Work may include vegetation clearing, access road improvements, temporary matting and drilling for foundations, typically from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
More information here.

5. Board Of Finance Meets
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m.
Where: Town Hall, 2155 Main St.
What to know: The Board of Finance holds its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon, according to the town's meeting calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 15.
More information here.