5 Things To Know In Tolland: Zoning Panel Takes Up Data Centers, School Board, Festival Of Trees And More

TOLLAND, CT — The Planning and Zoning Commission discusses data centers and commercial building sizes Monday, the Town Council meets Tuesday and the Board of Education is scheduled for Wednesday.

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

1. School Board Scheduled To Meet On Veterans Day
When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m.
Where: Town Council Chambers, Town Hall, 21 Tolland Green, and on Zoom
What to know: The Board of Education is scheduled to hold a hybrid meeting Wednesday, Veterans Day, according to the town calendar; the board's 2026 schedule lists meetings Nov. 11 and Nov. 18. The agenda had not been posted as of Friday.
More information here.

2. Planning And Zoning Discusses Data Centers, Commercial Building Sizes
When: Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, sixth floor, Town Hall, 21 Tolland Green
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss data centers and commercial building sizes in Tolland, according to the agenda. It also holds a public hearing on a special permit for a 32-by-30-foot storage structure larger than the house at 17 Pilgrim Drive, and takes up the regional housing needs assessment survey and its 2027 meeting schedule.
More information here.

3. Town Council Meets Tuesday
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall, 21 Tolland Green, and on Zoom
What to know: The Town Council holds its regular hybrid meeting, according to the town calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Friday.
More information here.

4. Festival Of Trees Bidding Open At The Library
When: Through Saturday, Dec. 5; bids close at 3 p.m.
Where: Tolland Public Library, 21 Tolland Green
What to know: The Friends of Tolland Public Library's annual Festival of Trees and More is underway, with decorated trees, wreaths, book baskets and more up for bid, according to the town. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the library.
More information here.

5. Torchlight Parade Planning; Entries Sought
When: Committee meets Thursday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m.; parade Saturday, Dec. 5, 6 p.m.
Where: Tolland Town Hall, 21 Tolland Green; parade on the Tolland Green
What to know: The Permanent Celebration Committee meets Thursday, according to the town calendar, as it and the Tolland Fire Department plan the Torchlight Parade and Tree Lighting on Dec. 5, with lighted fire trucks, holiday singing and Santa, according to the town. Organizations that want to march can email tollandtorchlight40@gmail.com.
More information here.