5 Things To Know In Branford: Early Voting Begins, Harbor Panel Takes Up Dredging And More

BRANFORD, CT — Early voting for the Nov. 3 election opens Monday at the Joe Trapasso Community House, the Harbor Management Commission takes up dredging and its consultant's work, and the Blackstone Library hosts an acoustic concert Thursday.

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

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1. Early Voting Opens At The Community House
When: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1; Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3
Where: Joe Trapasso Community House, 46 Church St.
What to know: Early voting and Election Day registration are at the Joe Trapasso Community House, according to the registrars. State law sets early voting hours at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. hours on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29.
More information here.

2. Harbor Management Commission Takes Up Dredging
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m.
Where: Joe Trapasso Community House, 46 Church St.
What to know: The Harbor Management Commission will hear a progress update on proposals from its consultant, Geoff Stedman, and discuss dredging, according to the agenda.
More information here.

3. Housing Authority Holds Special Meeting
When: Thursday, Oct. 22, 3:30 p.m.
Where: Parkside II Community Room, 3 Block Island Road
What to know: The Branford Housing Authority holds a special meeting, according to the town calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Friday, Oct. 16.
More information here.

4. Double Play Acoustic Concert At The Library
When: Thursday, Oct. 22, 6 to 7 p.m.
Where: Auditorium, 758 Main St.
What to know: The duo Double Play performs an acoustic concert of Americana oldies, pop and blues on double bass, guitar and vocals, switching instruments through the show, according to the library. Registration is required.
More information here.

5. Pumpkin Painting And A Video Game Tournament For Kids
When: Pumpkin painting Wednesday, Oct. 21, 4 to 4:45 p.m.; Nintendo Switch tournament Thursday, Oct. 22, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.
Where: Auditorium, 758 Main St.
What to know: Children in kindergarten through fourth grade can paint a miniature pumpkin Wednesday, with supplies provided, and students in grades 5-12 can compete in a Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart tournament Thursday, according to the library. Both require registration.
More information here.