5 Things To Know In West Hartford: Election Day, Flags For Veterans' Graves, Trout Brook Trail Walk And More

WEST HARTFORD, CT — West Hartford votes in the state election Tuesday, volunteers are needed Saturday to place flags on veterans' graves, and a guided walk explores the Trout Brook Trail.

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

1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Your district polling place; Registrar of Voters, Room 209, West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St.
What to know: On Election Day, voters can vote only at the polling place assigned to their district, according to the Registrars of Voters. A district map is on the registrars' page, and the state's voter registration lookup confirms registration and polling place. Questions go to the registrars at 860-561-7450 or Vote@WestHartfordCT.gov.
More information here.

2. Volunteers Needed To Place Flags On Veterans' Graves
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 8:30 a.m.
Where: Fairview Cemetery garage bay, 200 Whitman Ave.
What to know: American Legion Post 96 needs volunteers to place small American flags on more than 1,200 military graves at Fairview Cemetery, according to the town. Volunteers meet at the cemetery garage bay for instructions and a map of their section, and no registration is needed. Bring a screwdriver to make holes for the flags. Post 96 will also collect worn American flags for retirement. Families whose veteran's grave isn't marked can call the cemetery office at 860-561-8136. A Veterans Day ceremony follows Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium.
More information here.

3. Guided Walk On The Trout Brook Trail
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Norfeldt Field, Trout Brook Drive and Boulevard
What to know: A free guided walk along the Trout Brook Trail, West Hartford's linear park, covers the trees along the trail and plans to expand it, according to the town. The walk heads north to Duffield Drive and back, about 3 miles in two hours. All ages and strollers are welcome; wear comfortable shoes and bring water. RSVP through Eventbrite. The event is hosted by the Friends of West Hartford Parks.
More information here.

4. Pumpkin Composting Drop-Off Opens
When: Sunday, Nov. 1, through Tuesday, Dec. 1
Where: Department of Public Works, 17 Brixton St.; Westmoor Park, 119 Flag Road; Town Hall parking lot by Burr Street
What to know: Residents can drop off pumpkins at collection bins at the Town Hall parking lot by Burr Street, the Department of Public Works, and Westmoor Park, according to the town. Quantum Organics turns them into compost and biofuel. Pumpkins can also go in any of the town's 11 food scrap bins. Remove plastic bags and other trash first. Last year the program diverted 33,000 pounds of pumpkins from the trash, and the town wants to double that.
More information here.

5. Human Rights Commission Meets
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6:45 p.m.
Where: Elmwood Community Center, 1106 New Britain Ave.
What to know: The Human Rights Commission meets at the Elmwood Community Center, according to the town's meeting calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Friday.
More information here.