5 Things To Know In Ridgefield: Tax Grace Period Ends, Early Voting's Last Week, P&Z And More

RIDGEFIELD, CT — The grace period for second-quarter property taxes ends Nov. 2, early voting wraps up at Town Hall, and the WPCA reports its South Street plant upgrade is closed out under budget with no sewer rate increase planned for next year.

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

1. Tax Grace Period Ends Nov. 2
When: Due now; grace period runs through Monday, Nov. 2
Where: Tax Collector, 400 Main St.
What to know: The second-quarter payment on real and personal property taxes was due Oct. 1, and the grace period to avoid interest ends Nov. 2, according to the town. After that, the installment becomes delinquent and is charged 3% interest, plus 1.5% a month after that. Payments can be made by phone, text or online.
More information here.

2. Early Voting's Final Week At Town Hall
When: Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 1 (final week); Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3
Where: Large Conference Room, 400 Main St.
What to know: Early voting continues at Town Hall 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's voting guide. Same-day registration is available at Town Hall during early voting and on Election Day.
More information here.

3. Planning And Zoning Commission Meets
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m.
Where: Town Hall Annex, 66 Prospect St.
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission meets at the Town Hall Annex, according to the town calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Friday, Oct. 23.
More information here.

4. WPCA: Plant Upgrade Under Budget, No Sewer Rate Hike Planned
When: Continuing
Where: South Street Wastewater Treatment Facility, South Street
What to know: The WPCA says the South Street wastewater treatment plant upgrade has been completed and closed out under budget, according to an update on the town site. The town recovered $1.146 million in liquidated damages from the contractor this summer for delays and received about $12 million in state Clean Water Fund grants, and the WPCA isn't planning a sewer rate increase for fiscal 2027.
More information here.

5. Commission On Aging Plans Expo 2027
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 4 p.m. (special meeting)
Where: Small Conference Room, 400 Main St.
What to know: The Commission on Aging will consider hiring professional services for social media and design work for Expo 2027 and discuss its rate sheet and sponsors, according to its agenda.
More information here.