5 Things To Know In Ridgefield: Election Day, Hazardous Waste Drop-Off, A Wetlands Sitewalk And More

RIDGEFIELD, CT — Ridgefield votes in the state election Tuesday, a regional hazardous waste drop-off is Saturday and town boards take up economic development, the budget and a proposed subdivision this week.

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

1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: East Ridge Middle School, 10 East Ridge Ave. (Districts 1 and 4); Scotts Ridge Middle School, 750 North Salem Road (District 2); Yanity Gym, 60 Prospect St. (District 3)
What to know: Ridgefield voters head to the polls for the state election, with the governor's race at the top of the ballot: Democrat Ned Lamont and Republican Ryan Fazio, according to the town's sample ballots. Ballots also include Congress, the state legislature, statewide offices, judge of probate and registrar of voters. Sample ballots for each district are posted on the Registrar of Voters page. Residents who missed the registration deadline can register and vote the same day at Town Hall, according to the registrars. Absentee ballots must reach the town clerk by mail, drop box or in person by 8 p.m. Tuesday.
More information here.

2. Economic Development Panel Takes Up Sugar Hollow, 'Tiger Shark Tank'
When: Monday, Nov. 2, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Town Hall Small Conference Room, 400 Main St.
What to know: The Economic & Community Development Commission will discuss its annual budget, a commercial real estate report and the Community & Cultural District, according to the agenda. The Sugar Hollow District is also on the list, along with two entrepreneurship items: "Tiger Shark Tank" and "Ridgefield Connect." The meeting ends with an executive session on real estate matters. Public comment is at the start of the meeting, and residents are also recognized for three minutes after commission discussion and before any vote.
More information here.

3. Board Of Finance Prepares For Tri-Board Meeting
When: Thursday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.
Where: Town Hall Small Conference Room (lower level), 400 Main St.
What to know: The Board of Finance holds a special meeting with a single item: "Discussions in preparation for the November Tri-Board meeting," according to the agenda. All items on the agenda are possible action items, and public comment is limited to three minutes, according to the board's guidelines.
More information here.

4. Regional Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Brookfield High School, 45 Long Meadow Hill Road, Brookfield
What to know: Ridgefield residents can drop off household hazardous waste at the regional collection hosted by Brookfield, according to the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority, which runs the event for its member towns, including Ridgefield. Accepted items include paints, stains, pool chemicals, pesticides, aerosol cans, waste fuels, vapes and 1-pound propane cylinders. Motor oil, antifreeze, electronics, fluorescent bulbs and auto batteries are not accepted; those go to the town drop-off center. Drivers must stay in their vehicles, bring a driver's license as proof of residency and put items at the back of the vehicle for workers to remove. The event is rain or shine, and waits run five to 30 minutes, according to HRRA.
More information here.

5. Wetlands Board Walks Oak Knoll Road Subdivision Site
When: Sunday, Nov. 8, 8:30 a.m.
Where: Town Hall Annex, 66 Prospect St.
What to know: The Inland Wetlands Board scheduled a sitewalk for 33 Oak Knoll Road, where an application seeks to divide one lot into two within the upland review area of wetlands and watercourses, according to the board's draft Oct. 22 minutes. The board voted 5-0 to schedule the walk for Nov. 8 and to discuss the application at its Nov. 12 meeting. The same resubdivision is before the Planning and Zoning Commission, which set its own sitewalk for Dec. 6 and a public hearing for Dec. 8, according to its draft Oct. 27 minutes. The town calendar lists the Town Hall Annex as the sitewalk's location.
More information here.