5 Things To Know In Rocky Hill: Open Space Grant Bid, I-91 Exit Renumbering, Early Voting Ends And More

ROCKY HILL, CT — Rocky Hill is applying for a state open space and watershed land grant and taking questions, I-91 exit renumbering is under way, and early voting wraps up at the Senior/Community Center.

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

1. Town Applies For State Open Space Grant
When: Comments and questions taken now
Where: Town Hall, 761 Old Main St.
What to know: Rocky Hill is applying to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for an Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition grant, according to the town, which held a public information meeting Oct. 20 and posted the presentation and video. Questions and comments go to Dave Palmberg, environmental specialist/land surveyor, at 860-258-7675 or dpalmberg@rockyhillct.gov.
More information here.

2. I-91 Exits Get New Numbers
When: Under way; weekdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Where: Interstate 91, Rocky Hill
What to know: The state DOT began renumbering I-91 exits by mile marker Oct. 15, according to the town: Exit 23 becomes Exit 29 and Exit 24 becomes Exit 31, with small signs showing the old numbers for an adjustment period. Work runs weekdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and overnight 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
More information here.

3. Early Voting Ends Sunday At The Senior Center
When: Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 1 (final week); Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3
Where: Arts and Crafts Room, Senior/Community Center, 55 Church St.
What to know: Early voting continues 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 state's list of early voting sites.
More information here.

4. Sustainable Rocky Hill Task Force Meets
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Town Hall, 761 Old Main St.
What to know: The Sustainable Rocky Hill Task Force meets at Town Hall, according to the town calendar.
More information here.

5. Plan Implementation Committee Meets
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Town Hall, 761 Old Main St.
What to know: The Plan Implementation Committee meets at Town Hall, according to the town calendar
More information here.