5 Things To Know In Groton

GROTON, CT — Early voting for the Nov. 3 election ends Sunday at 61 Fort Hill Road, the Town Council meets as a committee of the whole and the Planning and Zoning Commission, Inland Wetlands Agency and ZBA meet, and the state has set a December meeting on three roundabouts for Route 614.

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

1. Early Voting Ends Sunday On Fort Hill Road
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: Road-front entrance, 61 Fort Hill Road
What to know: Early voting for the Nov. 3 election continues at 61 Fort Hill Road, using the road-front entrance, through Sunday, according to the town's voter page. On Election Day, polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at seven district polling places, including the Groton Public Library, Thames River Magnet School, Mary Morrison Elementary School and Fitch High School.
More information here.

2. Town Council Meets As Committee Of The Whole
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Conference Room 1, Town Hall Annex, 134 Groton Long Point Road
What to know: The Town Council meets as a committee of the whole, according to the town calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 22.
More information here.

3. Planning And Zoning, Wetlands And Zoning Appeals Meet
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. (P&Z); Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m. (Inland Wetlands; ZBA)
Where: Conference Rooms 2 and 3, Town Hall Annex, and online; 134 Groton Long Point Road
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission meets Tuesday, and the Inland Wetlands Agency and Zoning Board of Appeals meet Wednesday, all in hybrid sessions, according to the town calendar. Agendas had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 22.
More information here.

4. State Plans Three Roundabouts On Route 614
When: Public information meeting Thursday, Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Thrive55+ Active Living Center, 102 Newtown Road
What to know: The state Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting on its plan to install three modern roundabouts and a continuous pedestrian and bicycle path at the Route 614 intersections with the Interstate 95 northbound and southbound ramps and Sandy Hollow Road, according to the town. DOT project manager Joseph D. Arsenault said roundabouts cut fatal and serious injuries by 80% at formerly stop-controlled intersections, citing the Federal Highway Administration; minor right-of-way impacts are expected. The meeting opens with an open house at 6:30 p.m., followed by a presentation at 7.
More information here.

5. Board Of Education Meets
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m.
Where: Room 11, Central Office, 1300 Flanders Road
What to know: The Board of Education meets at its central office, in person and online, according to the town calendar.
More information here.