5 Things To Know In Berlin: Election Day, Wetlands Hearings On Town Rec Site And Contractor Yard And More

BERLIN, CT — Berlin votes in the state election Tuesday, the Inland Wetlands Commission holds two public hearings the same night, and the town prepares to honor veterans.

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

1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Willard School, 1088 Norton Road (District 1); Griswold School, 133 Heather Lane, Kensington (District 2); Hubbard School, 139 Grove St., East Berlin (District 3)
What to know: Berlin voters choose the governor and lieutenant governor, a member of Congress, state legislators, the state's row officers and other offices, according to the town clerk's warning of election. Same-day registration on Election Day is at Berlin Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road. Absentee ballots will be counted centrally at Town Hall. Sample ballots for all three districts are linked from the town's Election Day calendar entry.
More information here.

2. Wetlands Hearings On Town Recreation Site, Contractor's Yard
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m.
Where: Room 120, Berlin Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road, and on Zoom
What to know: The Inland Wetlands and Water Courses Commission holds a public hearing on the town Community, Recreation and Park Services Department's plan to build a recreational facility next to a regulated wetlands area at 36 Wilcox Court in East Berlin, according to the agenda. A second hearing covers Brookside LLC's proposed contractor's yard within a regulated area and flood hazard zone at 430 Christian Lane. The commission also takes up Coccomo Brothers Associates' plan for an industrial flex space building and garage at 22 Ripple Court and a wooden bridge proposal at 86 Summit Wood Drive. The meeting moved to Room 120, according to the town calendar.
More information here.

3. Historic District Commission Weighs Vinyl Windows On Worthington Ridge
When: Monday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m.
Where: Engineering Conference Room 120, Berlin Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road, and on Zoom
What to know: The Historic District Commission holds a public hearing on whether to uphold the conditions of a 2014 certificate of appropriateness for 1062 Worthington Ridge or allow the owners to submit a new application for existing vinyl windows, according to the meeting notice. The commission will also adopt its 2027 meeting calendar.
More information here.

4. Lions Luminaries Honor Veterans
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, at dusk
Where: Veterans Park; luminaries sold at Kensington Auto, 88 Harding St.
What to know: The Berlin Lions will light a luminary display at Veterans Park to honor veterans, according to the flyer posted by the town. Luminaries cost $10 each or three for $20, and the money raised supports Berlin veterans. They can be bought on the Berlin Lions website, at Kensington Auto, 88 Harding St., or at Kensington Opticians, 7 Webster Square.
More information here.

5. Veterans' Commission Finalizes Veterans Day Plans
When: Monday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m.
Where: American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass
What to know: The Veterans' Commission holds a special meeting to "discuss and finalize everything for Veterans Day," according to the agenda. The agenda includes time for audience of citizens. The commission's regular Nov. 3 meeting is canceled, according to the town calendar.
More information here.