5 Things To Know In Stafford & Willington: Trick-Or-Treat On Main Street, Early Voting And More

STAFFORD-WILLINGTON, CT — Stafford closes Main Street Saturday for its trick-or-treat, early voting for the Nov. 3 election opens Monday in Willington's Town Office Building, and Stafford's first selectman is working remotely while recovering from an ATV accident.

Here are five things to know about life around Stafford and Willington this week:

1. Trick-Or-Treat On Main Street
When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 4 p.m.
Where: Main Street, Stafford Springs
What to know: Main Street in Stafford becomes a pedestrian-only plaza for trick-or-treating, with local businesses and organizations handing out treats for two hours or until the candy runs out, according to the town calendar. A Main Street parking ban starts at 2 p.m., and the road will be closed from 4 to 6 p.m. from the roundabout to Route 140. Final voting in the Stafford Garden Club's scarecrow contest also takes place during the event.
More information here.

2. Early Voting Opens In Willington
When: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 27 and 29)
Where: Common Room, Town Office Building, 40 Old Farms Road, Willington
What to know: All Willington voting, including early voting and same-day registration for the Nov. 3 election, is in the Common Room of the Town Office Building, according to the town. Absentee ballots are available from the Town Clerk.
More information here.

3. Stafford's First Selectman Working Remotely After ATV Accident
When: Ongoing
Where: First Selectman's Office, Warren Memorial Town Hall, 1 Main St., Stafford Springs
What to know: First Selectman William "Bill" Morrison was injured in an ATV accident on Oct. 12 and will work remotely while he recovers, according to a message on the town website. He said town operations will continue without disruption and thanked the first responders who helped. Residents emailing him are asked to copy executive assistant Beth DaDalt at staffordtownhall@staffordct.gov, or call the office at 860-684-1778.
More information here.

4. Route 190 Drainage Work Near Union Line
When: Alternating one-way traffic after a two-day closure that began the weekend of Oct. 17
Where: Near 140 Route 190, Stafford
What to know: The state Department of Transportation is replacing a drainage pipe near 140 Route 190, just past Rockwell Road heading east toward Union, according to the town. The road was to close to through traffic for about two days starting the weekend of Oct. 17, with a detour via Route 32, Interstate 84 and Route 89, then reopen to alternating one-way traffic while the remaining work is finished.
More information here.

5. Comments Sought On Fenton-Ruby Park Plan
When: Comments due by Saturday, Oct. 31
Where: Conservation Commission, Town Office Building, 40 Old Farms Road, Willington
What to know: Willington's Conservation Commission is taking public comment through Oct. 31 on its draft 2027-2032 management plan for the Fenton-Ruby Park and Wildlife Preserve, according to the town. The draft is on the commission's web page, and the commission will review comments at its Nov. 18 meeting before finalizing the plan. Comments can be sent to the commission at the Town Office Building or to its chair.
More information here.