5 Things To Know In Glastonbury: Sewer Rate Hearing, Crosswalk Flags Pilot, Sidewalk Repairs And More

GLASTONBURY, CT — The Water Pollution Control Authority hosts a public hearing on sewer use rates Wednesday, the town puts high-visibility pedestrian flags at five crosswalks, and sidewalk repairs and Eversource transmission line work begin.

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

1. Public Hearing On Sewer Use Rates
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m.
Where: Town Council Chambers, Town Hall, and on Zoom; 2155 Main St.
What to know: The Water Pollution Control Authority holds a special meeting with a public hearing on sewer use rates, Resolution 2026-09, followed by possible action, according to its agenda.
More information here.

2. Pedestrian Flags Coming To Five Crosswalks
When: Installation next week
Where: Five mid-block crosswalks, including Main Street at Hollister Way
What to know: The town will install high-visibility pedestrian flags at five mid-block crosswalks next week in a pilot program, according to the town: Main Street at Hollister Way; North Main Street north of Hubbard Street; New London Turnpike at Center Village and Fox Run Mall; New London Turnpike at Grove Street; and Hubbard Street at Glastonbury High School and Youth and Family Services. Pedestrians can carry a flag across and leave it in the holder on the other side. The town notes a flag doesn't guarantee a driver has seen you.
More information here.

3. Sidewalk Repairs Start On Farmstead Lane
When: Week of Monday, Oct. 26, through the end of November
Where: Farmstead Lane, then other streets; Farmstead Lane
What to know: The town's contractor, Laydon Construction, starts sidewalk repairs on Farmstead Lane the week of Oct. 26, then moves to Uplands Way and Autumn Lane (Nov. 2); Belle Woods Drive, Duxbury Lane, Barrington Way and Lexington Road (Nov. 9); and Carriage Drive (Nov. 16), weather permitting, according to the town. Affected residents will get hand-delivered letters with instructions.
More information here.

4. Eversource Transmission Line Work Begins
When: Starting Monday, Oct. 26, through December; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Where: Eversource right of way near Bell Street and Hebron Avenue
What to know: Eversource begins replacing three wooden utility poles and lines with steel monopoles and stronger wires along its right of way near Bell Street and Hebron Avenue, part of its Line 1767 project to improve reliability, according to the town. Work is expected to wrap up in December, with occasional Sunday work. The Addison Bog Trail stays open, and no power interruptions are expected.
More information here.

5. Town Council Meets
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m.
Where: Town Hall, 2155 Main St.
What to know: The Town Council holds its regular meeting, according to the town's meeting list. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 22.
More information here.