5 Things To Know In Vernon: Early Voting Opens, Town Council Meets, Eversource Rate Petition And More

VERNON, CT — Early voting for the Nov. 3 election opens Monday at 375 Hartford Turnpike, the Town Council meets Tuesday, and Mayor Dan Champagne and the council are asking residents to sign a petition opposing Eversource's requested rate increase.

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

1. Early Voting Opens
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: 375 Hartford Turnpike
What to know: Early voting for the Nov. 3 election runs every day at 375 Hartford Turnpike, according to the town. On Election Day, all voting is at regular polling places. Absentee ballots are available from the Town Clerk or the Secretary of the State's website.
More information here.

2. Town Council Meets
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, third floor, Town Hall, 14 Park Place
What to know: The Town Council meets in regular session, according to the town calendar, which says agendas and minutes are posted on the town website.
More information here.

3. Petition Against Eversource Rate Increase
When: Ongoing
Where: Town Hall, 14 Park Place
What to know: Mayor Dan Champagne and the Town Council are asking residents to join them in opposing Eversource's request for a 13% rate increase for residential electricity customers, according to the town website. Residents who oppose the increase can sign an online petition, which the town says it will share with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.
More information here.

4. 'Putting The Garden To Bed' Presentation
When: Monday, Oct. 19 (calendar lists 11:30 a.m.; Garden Club meeting at 7 p.m.)
Where: Fellowship Hall, First Congregational Church of Vernon, 695 Hartford Turnpike
What to know: Vicki DeLeo, a UConn master gardener and program coordinator for Tolland County, presents on what gardeners can do now for success in the spring, according to the town calendar. It's free and open to the public. The Vernon Garden Club's monthly meeting, with the same theme, is at 7 p.m. at the church, with refreshments and a business meeting; guests are welcome. Call 860-926-4332 for information.
More information here.

5. School Bus Camera Fines In Effect
When: Ongoing
Where: Town Hall, 14 Park Place
What to know: Drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm out face $250 civil fines, according to the town. Bus cameras recorded 362 violations in the program's first month, from Aug. 27 to Sept. 25, when warning letters were sent.
More information here.