5 Things To Know In Monroe: Early Voting Opens, Washington Lodge Car Show And More

MONROE, CT — Early voting for the Nov. 3 election opens Monday at the former St. Jude's School on Monroe Turnpike, Washington Lodge No. 19 holds its annual car show Saturday, and the Board of Police Commissioners and a planning and zoning subcommittee meet.

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

1. Early Voting Opens At The Community Center Site
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: Community Center site (former St. Jude's School), 709 Monroe Turnpike
What to know: In-person early voting for the Nov. 3 election is at the town's Community Center site, the former St. Jude's School, according to Monroe's registrars of voters. On Election Day, voters go to their district polling places; the registrars' page links a tool to confirm your registration and polling place.
More information here.

2. Washington Lodge No. 19 Annual Car Show
When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain date Oct. 25)
Where: 1 Fan Hill Road
What to know: Washington Lodge No. 19 holds its annual car show with classics, customs, raffles and trophies for the top three vehicles, according to the lodge's flyer on the town's community events calendar. Show vehicle entries start at 9 a.m., and the entry fee for show cars is $20. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 25.
More information here.

3. Planning And Zoning Regulation Subcommittee Meets
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Check the town's posted agenda for meeting location details.
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission's Regulation Subcommittee holds a special meeting, according to the town's public meeting schedule. The agenda and room had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 15.
More information here.

4. Board Of Police Commissioners Meets
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m.
Where: Check the town's posted agenda for meeting location details.
What to know: The Board of Police Commissioners holds its regular meeting, according to the town's public meeting schedule. The agenda and location had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 15.
More information here.

5. Pension Committee And OPEB Board Meet
When: Thursday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m.
Where: Check the town's posted agenda for meeting location details.
What to know: The Pension Committee and the board overseeing other post-employment benefits for retirees hold a joint regular meeting, according to the town's public meeting schedule. The agenda and location had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 15.
More information here.