5 Things To Know In Berlin: Berlin Turnpike Sign Variances, Town Council Returns And More

BERLIN, CT — The Zoning Board of Appeals hears requests for a larger second freestanding sign and extra wall signs on the Berlin Turnpike, the Town Council meets Tuesday after its Oct. 20 meeting was moved, and early voting for the Nov. 3 election ends Sunday at Town Hall.

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

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1. Zoning Appeals Board Weighs Bigger Berlin Turnpike Signs
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m.
Where: Room 120, Town Hall, and on Zoom; 240 Kensington Road
What to know: The Zoning Board of Appeals holds public hearings on two requests from 337 Berlin LLC for 490 Deming Road, according to the legal notice. The first seeks variances to allow a second freestanding sign along the Berlin Turnpike with up to 120 square feet of sign area and a height of 24 feet, where 64 square feet and 16 feet are allowed in the BT-1 zone. The second seeks to allow three wall signs, two advertising signs and one customer-direction sign, where one is permitted.
More information here.

2. Town Council Meets After Postponement
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road
What to know: The Town Council meets Tuesday in a meeting rescheduled from Oct. 20, according to the town calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 22.
More information here.

3. Early Voting Ends Sunday At Town Hall
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: Main Conference Room 102A, Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road
What to know: Early voting and same-day registration for the Nov. 3 election continue at Town Hall through Sunday, according to the Town Clerk's warning of election; same-day registration is also at Town Hall on Election Day. Senior Center bus riders who need a ride to their polling place on Nov. 3 should sign up with the Senior Center, which plans stops at Hubbard at 9:30 a.m., Griswold at 10:30 a.m. and Willard at 11:30 a.m., according to its October newsletter.
More information here.

4. Water Control Commission Reviews Meriden Interconnection
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.
Where: Public Works Department, Room 120, Town Hall, and on Zoom; 240 Kensington Road
What to know: The Water Control Commission's special meeting includes a status report on the Meriden interconnection, the Wethersfield Road expansion, a meter installation at the Berlin pump station, a "'C' Factor Analysis East Berlin" and a "Lamentation Tank/DWSRF - Haley-Ward Proposal," according to its agenda. Members will also discuss contract awards and a new truck that need Town Council approval, and may go into executive session on pending claims involving the Kensington and Worthington fire districts.
More information here.

5. Household Hazardous Waste Day Coming Nov. 14
When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Bristol DPW Yard, 95 Vincent P. Kelly Road, Bristol
What to know: Berlin residents can drop off household hazardous waste for free at the Tunxis Recycling Operating Committee's collection in Bristol, according to the flyer posted by the town. It's open to residents of Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, New Britain, Plainville, Plymouth, Prospect, Southington, and Wolcott. Proof of residency is required, and waste from businesses or contractors isn't accepted.
More information here.