5 Things To Know In Stafford & Willington: YMCA Talks Witt School, Fenton-Ruby Park Plan And More

STAFFORD-WILLINGTON, CT — Stafford and the YMCA of Greater Hartford invite residents to talk about what a YMCA could offer, including a possible use of the former Witt School, and Willington is taking comments on a new management plan for Fenton-Ruby Park.

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

1. YMCA Community Meeting On Possible Witt School Use
When: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6 p.m. (in person, hybrid option)
Where: Stafford Community Center, 3 Buckley Highway, Stafford
What to know: Stafford is preparing the former Witt School for redevelopment and recently sought proposals for its adaptive reuse; the YMCA of Greater Hartford was one of the respondents, according to the town. The town and the YMCA invite families, community groups, businesses and residents to talk about community needs and priorities and what a YMCA presence, possibly at the former Witt School, could look like. The town says the discussion is exploratory and not a decision on the property.
More information here.

2. Comments Sought On Fenton-Ruby Park Management Plan
When: Comments accepted through Saturday, Oct. 31
Where: Willington Town Office Building, 40 Old Farms Road, Willington
What to know: Willington's Conservation Commission wants public feedback on its draft Fenton-Ruby Park and Wildlife Preserve Management Plan, which would be in effect from 2027 to 2032, according to the town. The draft is on the commission's webpage. Send comments to the commission at 40 Old Farms Road or to chair Kathy Demers at kdemers@willingtonct.gov; the commission will review them Nov. 18 and finalize the plan.
More information here.

3. Willington: All Voting In The Town Office Building Common Room
When: Early voting Oct. 19 to Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 27 and 29); Election Day Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Common Room, Town Office Building, 40 Old Farms Road, Willington
What to know: Early voting, with same-day registration, and Election Day voting all take place in the Common Room, according to the town. Absentee ballots have been available from the Town Clerk since Oct. 2.
More information here.

4. Stafford Transfer Station Scale Back In Service
When: Now in effect
Where: Stafford Transfer Station, 80 Upper Road, Stafford
What to know: The transfer station scale has been repaired, and normal weight-based fees for household waste and construction and demolition material have resumed, ending the temporary cubic-yard fees, according to the town. Questions: 860-684-4364.
More information here.

5. Willington Energy Committee Weighs Glass Crusher For Transfer Station
When: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. (Zoom)
Where: Online; committee based at the Town Office Building, 40 Old Farms Road, Willington
What to know: The Willington Sustainability & Energy (WiSE) Committee will discuss a glass crusher for the transfer station, a letter to the selectmen on future fossil fuel installations in town facilities, the library's Energy Savings Fair, energy monitoring at the pump house and filling three member vacancies, according to the agenda.
More information here.