5 Things To Know In Bethel: Early Voting At The Municipal Center, Selectmen Meet And More

BETHEL, CT — Early voting for the Nov. 3 election opens Monday in Meeting Room A at the Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, the Board of Selectmen and Zoning Board of Appeals meet Tuesday, and the Senior Center has a beach trip and fall crafts.

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

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1. Early Voting Opens At The Municipal Center
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: Meeting Room A, Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St.
What to know: In-person early voting by tabulator will be in Meeting Room A, according to the town. Absentee ballots went out starting Oct. 2, and voters can still apply online through the state's absentee ballot portal. Sample ballots for all four districts are posted on the town's election page.
More information here.

2. Board Of Selectmen Meets
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m.
Where: Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St.
What to know: Bethel's Board of Selectmen is scheduled to meet Tuesday evening, according to the town calendar. The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting originally scheduled for the same evening has been canceled.
More information here.

3. Senior Center Trip To Sherwood Island
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20
Where: Bethel Senior Center, Municipal Center, 1 School St.
What to know: The Senior Center is heading to Sherwood Island State Park for a day of walking the trails, taking in the fall foliage and a barbecue, according to its September/October newsletter. The trip costs $15 per person.
More information here.

4. Fall Crafts At The Senior Center
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m., and Thursday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.
Where: Bethel Senior Center, Municipal Center, 1 School St.
What to know: Danielle Ramos, a Bethel Health Care representative, leads a free fall craft Monday afternoon; members must preregister, according to the Senior Center newsletter. On Thursday morning, members can paint wooden pumpkins for a fall decoration or gift for $2; registration is requested.
More information here.

5. Economic Development, Sustainability And Police Commissions Meet
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m. (Economic Development); 6 p.m. (Sustainable Bethel and Police Commission)
Where: Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St.
What to know: The Economic Development Commission, the Sustainable Bethel Commission and the Police Commission all meet Wednesday, according to the town's meeting calendar. Agendas had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 15.
More information here.