5 Things To Know In Newington: Route 9 Exit 38 Meeting, Council Open Space Push, Leaf Pickup

NEWINGTON, CT — The state Department of Transportation holds a public information meeting Monday on a $9.5 million plan to improve the Route 9 Exit 38 interchange, and the Town Council takes up an open space resolution Tuesday.

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

1. State DOT Meeting On Route 9 Exit 38 Improvements
When: Monday, Nov. 9; open house 6:30 p.m., presentation 7:30 p.m.
Where: Newington Town Hall, 200 Garfield St.
What to know: The Connecticut Department of Transportation presents plans to reduce peak-hour congestion and improve safety at the Route 175 and Route 9 ramps (Exit 38) in Newington and New Britain, with added sidewalks, according to the notice. The estimated $9.5 million project would start in winter 2029, depending on funding, right-of-way acquisition and permits; right-of-way impacts are expected. Comments are due Nov. 23.
More information here.

2. Town Council Takes Up Open Space Resolution, Honors 'Talk To The Mayor' Host
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall, 200 Garfield St.
What to know: The Town Council's agenda includes a resolution recognizing the town's limited inventory of open space and supporting the Open Space Committee, a proclamation honoring Steve Parker for 35 years hosting "Talk to the Mayor," and setting a Dec. 8 public hearing on discontinuing a sliver of right-of-way on Griswoldville Avenue, according to the agenda.
More information here.

3. Leaf Collection Moves East Of Willard Avenue
When: Week of Nov. 9
Where: Streets east of Willard Avenue
What to know: The first round of leaf collection moves to streets east of Willard Avenue this week, after streets west of Willard last week, according to the town. Crews may run ahead of or behind schedule.
More information here.

4. TPZ Discusses Town Center, Open Space
When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m.
Where: Council Chamber, Room 103, Town Hall, 200 Garfield St.
What to know: The Town Plan and Zoning Commission holds a hearing on a freestanding sign at 2176 Berlin Turnpike and discusses the Town Center and open space, according to the agenda, though town offices are closed Wednesday for Veterans Day.
More information here.

5. Library: 'Crime & Cardigans' And Virtual Author Talks
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Newington library and online
What to know: The library hosts virtual author talks with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith (Tuesday) and Paul Vigna (Wednesday) and a "Crime & Cardigans" program Thursday evening, according to the town.
More information here.