5 Things To Know In Newington: Fire Station 4 Referendum, Town Council, Early Voting Ends And More

NEWINGTON, CT — The Fire Department Facilities building committee meets Thursday ahead of the Nov. 3 referendum on the Fire Station 4 project, the Town Council meets Tuesday and early voting ends Sunday at Town Hall.

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

1. Fire Station 4 Committee Meets Before Referendum
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m.; referendum Tuesday, Nov. 3
Where: Council Chambers, Room 103, Town Hall, 200 Garfield St.
What to know: The Fire Department Facilities Public Building Committee meets Thursday, according to the town calendar. On July 14 the Town Council approved an appropriation and bond resolution for the Fire Station #4 project and sent it to a Nov. 3 referendum; explanatory text is posted on the town site.
More information here.

2. Town Council Meets Tuesday
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m.
Where: Town Hall, 200 Garfield St.
What to know: The Town Council holds its regular meeting at Town Hall, according to the town calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Friday, Oct. 23.
More information here.

3. Early Voting Ends Sunday At Town Hall
When: Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 1 (final week); Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3
Where: Council Chambers and Conference Room, Town Hall, 200 Garfield St.
What to know: Early voting runs daily through Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29, according to the town. Absentee ballots can be returned to the secure drop box in the Town Hall west parking lot.
More information here.

4. Senior Center Halloween Costume Party
When: Friday, Oct. 30, 12:45 to 2 p.m.
Where: Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St.
What to know: The Senior & Disabled Center hosts a Halloween costume party and ice cream social, according to the town calendar.
More information here.

5. Learn To Outsmart Scammers
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St.
What to know: "You Have the Power to Outsmart the Scammers" is on the Senior & Disabled Center's schedule Monday morning.
More information here.