5 Things To Know In Newtown: Election Day, Swamp Road Speed Tables, $170K Rail Trail Grant And More

NEWTOWN, CT — Newtown votes in the state election Tuesday, the police commission holds a hearing on speed tables for Swamp Road and the Board of Selectmen considers a state grant for the Housatonic Rail Trail.

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

1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Your district polling place; Municipal Center, 3 Primrose St.
What to know: Newtown voters cast ballots at their district polling places Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters can confirm their polling place with the state's online voter lookup.
More information here.

2. Public Hearing On Swamp Road Speed Tables
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 p.m.
Where: Conference Room, Newtown Police Department, 191 S. Main St.
What to know: The Board of Police Commissioners, acting as the Local Traffic Authority, will take public comment on traffic calming for Swamp Road, including installing speed tables or continuing or expanding a pilot installation, according to the hearing notice. The measures are meant to reduce speeds and improve safety in response to documented speeding in the residential area. Officer Penna will present the proposal. Written comments can be sent ahead through the commission's web form or dropped off at the Police Department.
More information here.

3. Selectmen Weigh $170,000 Rail Trail Grant, 3 Main St. Sale
When: Monday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Council Chamber, Municipal Center, 3 Primrose St.
What to know: The Board of Selectmen's agenda includes a resolution to accept a $170,000 state DEEP grant for the Housatonic Rail Trail extension, an ADA survey results presentation and additional language for the Fairfield Hills Master Plan Review Committee's charge, according to the agenda. The sale of 3 Main St. is under unfinished business. Voter comments come at the start and end of the meeting.
More information here.

4. Fairfield Hills Master Plan Review Committee Sets Its Course
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Meeting Room 1, Municipal Center, 3 Primrose St.
What to know: The Fairfield Hills Master Plan Review Committee will discuss its charge and how it will structure its recommendations and process, according to the agenda. The agenda includes public comment.
More information here.

5. Legislative Council, Planning And Zoning Meet
When: Legislative Council: Wednesday, Nov. 4; P&Z: Thursday, Nov. 5
Where: Municipal Center, 3 Primrose St.
What to know: The Legislative Council meets Wednesday and the Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday at the Municipal Center, according to the town calendar. Neither agenda was posted as of Friday. The Board of Education also meets Wednesday; the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting is canceled.
More information here.