5 Things To Know In Bethel: Election Day, Veterans Day 5K, Hazardous Waste Drop-Off And More

BETHEL, CT — Bethel votes in the state election Tuesday, the Board of Selectmen meets that night and Saturday brings a Veterans Day 5K and a regional household hazardous waste drop-off.

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

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1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Your district polling place; Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St.
What to know: Bethel voters cast ballots at their district polling places Tuesday. Early voting ran through Nov. 1 in Meeting Room A at the Municipal Center, according to the town. Sample ballots for Districts 1 through 4 are posted on the town's election page.
More information here.

2. Folds Of Honor Veterans Day 5K
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.
Where: Town Hall lawn, Municipal Center, 1 School St.
What to know: The Veterans Day 5K Road Race, sponsored by Folds of Honor, starts at 10 a.m. and is followed by live music from GoRjA and a "Veteran's Village" on the Town Hall lawn, according to the first selectman's Oct. 23 update. Folds of Honor provides scholarships to spouses and children of fallen or disabled military members and first responders. Teams, registration, sponsorships and donations are at FOH.org/veteransday5k.
More information here.

3. Regional Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Brookfield High School, 45 Long Meadow Hill Road, Brookfield
What to know: The Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority's last regional household hazardous waste day of the year is open to residents of its member towns, according to HRRA. Accepted items include paints, stains, pool chemicals, pesticides, aerosol cans, waste fuels and 1-pound propane cylinders; motor oil, antifreeze, electronics, fluorescent bulbs and auto batteries aren't accepted. Stay in your vehicle, bring a driver's license as proof of residency and put items at the back of the vehicle. It's rain or shine, and waits run five to 30 minutes. Bethel is an HRRA member town.
More information here.

4. Curbside Leaf Pickup Under Way
When: Through December
Where: Curbside; Bethel transfer station; Municipal Center, 1 School St.
What to know: The town picks up bagged leaves at the curb from October through December, or residents can drop leaves off at the transfer station, according to the first selectman's update. Bagging instructions, where to put bags and a tentative schedule by road are on the town's leaf collection page.
More information here.

5. Board Of Selectmen Meets
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m.
Where: Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St.
What to know: The Board of Selectmen meets on Election Day evening, according to the town's meeting calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Friday.
More information here.