Things To Know In Tolland: Election Day, Firefighter/EMT Applications Due, Farm-To-Table Plans And More

TOLLAND, CT — Tolland votes in the state election Tuesday, applications for a firefighter/EMT job are due Thursday and the Agriculture Commission takes up Campbell Farm and the farmers market Monday.

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

1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Senior Center (District 2) or Recreation Center (Districts 1 and 3); same-day registration in Conference Room B, Town Hall, 21 Tolland Green
What to know: District 2 votes at the Senior Center and Districts 1 and 3 at the Recreation Center, according to the Registrars of Voters. Residents who aren't registered can register and vote on Election Day in Conference Room B, next to the Elections Office at Town Hall. A polling place lookup is linked from the registrars' page.
More information here.

2. Firefighter/EMT Applications Due
When: Thursday, Nov. 5, 4 p.m.
Where: Tolland Town Hall, 21 Tolland Green
What to know: The town is hiring a certified firefighter/EMT at a starting salary of $29.84 an hour with benefits, working 40 hours a week Monday through Friday, according to the vacancy notice. The job requires a high school diploma, two years' experience as a firefighter/EMT and current Class 2Q license, EMT, Firefighter I and Hazardous Materials Operations certifications. Applications, with copies of all certificates and a driver's license, go to Town Hall, attention Mike Wilkinson.
More information here.

3. Agriculture Commission Talks Campbell Farm, Farmers Market
When: Monday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, sixth floor, Town Hall, 21 Tolland Green
What to know: The Agriculture Commission's agenda includes Campbell Farm, the farmers market, its budget, a farmers meet-and-greet and a farm-to-table dinner, according to the agenda. Public participation comes early in the meeting.
More information here.

4. Business Personal Property Declarations Due
When: Due Monday, Nov. 2
Where: Assessor's Office, Town Hall, 21 Tolland Green
What to know: The Assessor's Office mailed business personal property declarations, which are due back Nov. 2, according to the town manager's Oct. 13 report. The office also mailed reminders and applications to permanently and totally disabled veterans.
More information here.

5. Energy Assistance Applications Open
When: Accepting applications now
Where: Human Services Department, by appointment; Town Hall, 21 Tolland Green
What to know: The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program, which helps low- and moderate-income residents with heating costs for their primary heat source, is accepting applications, according to the town manager's report. Residents can apply directly through the ACCESS agency or call Tolland Human Services at 860-871-3648 for an appointment to get help; seniors can call 860-870-3726. The report lists the 2026-27 income guidelines.
More information here.