Here's 5 Things You Need To Know In Madison As You Begin The Week

MADISON, CT — The Madison Police Department and Chamber of Commerce host a Trunk or Treat on the Green on Halloween, early voting for the Nov. 3 election ends Sunday at Town Hall, and the Board of Selectmen meets as it weighs next steps for the Academy School building.

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

1. Trunk Or Treat On The Green
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Madison Town Green
What to know: The Madison Police Department and the Madison Chamber of Commerce invite the community to a Trunk or Treat on the Green with live music, decorated trunks and treats, according to the first selectwoman's community update.
More information here.

2. Early Voting Ends Sunday At Town Hall
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: Hammonasset Room C, Town Hall, 8 Campus Drive
What to know: Early voting continues in Town Hall's Hammonasset Room C through Sunday, with same-day registration in Room B, according to the town. On Election Day, District 1 votes temporarily at the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Road, and District 2 at Brown Elementary School, 980 Durham Road; same-day registration that day is in Town Hall Room A. Absentee ballots must be in the drop box outside Town Hall, or received by mail, by 8 p.m. Nov. 3.
More information here.

3. Board Of Selectmen Meets As Academy Hotel Decision Looms
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.
Where: Town Campus and on Zoom; 8 Campus Drive
What to know: The Board of Selectmen meets Monday, according to the town calendar. The first selectwoman's Oct. 16 update says the board will determine next steps at upcoming meetings on the potential redevelopment of the Academy School building into a boutique hotel, which may include information sessions and a town meeting, and that a survey on the building is being prepared. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 22.
More information here.

4. Historic District Commission Discusses Green Sidewalk Projects
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.
Where: Room D, Town Campus, 8 Campus Drive
What to know: The Historic District Commission will discuss sidewalk projects in the Green Historic District, including retaining walls and sidewalk pavers, according to its agenda.
More information here.

5. Energy Assistance Applications Open
When: Applications open now
Where: Madison Youth & Family Services and Senior Center; Town Campus, 8 Campus Drive
What to know: Applications are open for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program, which helps eligible households with winter heating costs, according to the town. Residents under 65 should call Madison Youth and Family Services at 203-245-5645, and those 65 and older the Senior Center at 203-245-5627. Annual income limits start at $48,714 for a single person and $93,681 for a family of four; SNAP recipients are automatically eligible.
More information here.