AVON, CT — The Board of Finance takes up a $100,000 supplemental appropriation for Senior Center improvements Monday; the last day to pay residential sewer bills without penalty is Friday, and early voting for the Nov. 3 election ends Sunday.
Here are five things to know about life around Avon this week:
1. Finance Board Takes Up $100,000 For Senior Center
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.
Where: Selectmen's Chamber, Town Hall, 60 W. Main St.
What to know: The Board of Finance will consider a $100,000 supplemental appropriation for Senior Center improvements, according to its agenda. Members will also get the monthly financial report. The meeting is hybrid, in person and on GoToMeeting, and residents can speak for up to three minutes during audience comments.
More information here.
2. Sewer Bill Deadline
When: Friday, Oct. 30
Where: Collector of Revenue, Town Hall, 60 W. Main St.
What to know: Friday is the last day to pay the second installment of 2026 residential sewer bills without penalty, according to the Collector of Revenue. Payments must be received or postmarked by Oct. 30. Late payments are charged state-mandated interest of 1.5% a month, 18% a year, from the Oct. 1 due date, with a $2 minimum. The office asks anyone who mailed or dropped off a payment to confirm it was received and withdrawn for the right amount.
More information here.
3. Early Voting Ends Sunday
When: Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 1 (final week); 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29
Where: Avon Room, lower level of Building 1, Town Hall, 60 W. Main St.
What to know: Early voting for the Nov. 3 election continues in the Avon Room through Sunday, according to the town. The registrar of voters' page has Election Day information.
More information here.
4. NAMI Talk On Treatment-Resistant Depression
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.
Where: Avon Senior Center, 635 W. Avon Road
What to know: NAMI Farmington Valley's fall speaker event, "When Depression Doesn't Get Better: Managing Treatment-Resistant Depression," features Dr. Charles Caley, a board-certified psychiatric pharmacist with more than 30 years of experience, according to the town. He'll discuss treatment-resistant depression, psychiatric medications and ways to find a treatment plan that works. The event is free and open to the public; registration is requested and donations are welcome.
More information here.
5. Pumpkin Recycling Starts Nov. 1
When: Sunday, Nov. 1, through Nov. 30, during farm shop hours (Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Where: Sub-Edge Farm, 199 Town Farm Road, Farmington
What to know: The Avon Sustainability Commission and Sub-Edge Farm are collecting used pumpkins and gourds for recycling in November, according to the town's flyer. Pumpkins must be unpainted and free of non-organic materials; drop them in the trailer near the farm shop.
More information here.
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