5 Things To Know In Tolland: Free Electronics Recycling, Town Council, Teen Leadership Program And More

TOLLAND, CT — Tolland residents can drop off old electronics for free at the high school Saturday, the Town Council meets Tuesday, and a free 12-week teen leadership program is signing up students.

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

1. Free Electronics Recycling Day
When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Tolland High School, 1 Eagle Hill
What to know: The town and Take 2 Inc. are holding a free drive-through electronics collection for residents; Take 2 workers will unload vehicles and recycle the items at its Waterbury facility, according to the town. Accepted items include computers, laptops, printers, monitors, TVs, phones, tablets, game consoles, VCR and DVD players and small appliances. Not accepted: light bulbs, loose batteries, smoke detectors and propane tanks, among others.
More information here.

2. Town Council Meets
When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. (hybrid, also on Zoom)
Where: Council Chambers, Tolland town offices, 21 Tolland Green
What to know: The Town Council meets in person and on Zoom, according to the town calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday.
More information here.

3. Free 12-Week Teen Leadership Program
When: Sign up now; sessions begin Tuesday, Oct. 27
Where: Tolland Youth Services, town offices, 21 Tolland Green
What to know: High school students can sign up for a free 12-week program in which they complete a customized leadership project while building confidence, communication and problem-solving skills, according to the town. It's sponsored by Tolland Youth Services with Ashford, Mansfield and Willington youth and human services agencies and run by Quiet Teen Coaching.
More information here.

4. Overnight Roadway Line Painting Continues
When: Overnight, ongoing since Sept. 23
Where: Tolland town offices, 21 Tolland Green
What to know: Safety Marking LLC is painting road lines for the Public Works Department during nighttime hours, according to the town. Use caution in active work zones and avoid driving over fresh paint.
More information here.

5. Energy Assistance Program Open
When: Applications open now
Where: Tolland town offices, 21 Tolland Green
What to know: The 2026-27 Energy Assistance Program is now open, according to the town.
More information here.