5 Things To Know In Canton: Hearing Set On Albany Turnpike Mixed-Use Plan, Early Voting Ends And More

CANTON, CT — A public hearing is now set on Canton Village LLC's plan for two mixed-use buildings and a restaurant on Albany Turnpike, early voting for the Nov. 3 election ends Sunday at the Community Center, and the Board of Selectmen and a capital improvement subcommittee meet.

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

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1. Hearing Set On Canton Village Mixed-Use Plan
When: Public hearing Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.; application on file now
Where: Room F, Community Center, 40 Dyer Ave.
What to know: Canton Village LLC has applied to rezone its land at 220, 224, and 228 Albany Turnpike from the Canton Village Design Village District to a new Canton Village Mixed Use Center District and for approval of a detailed design plan, according to the Planning and Zoning Commission's hearing notice. The plan calls for two mixed-use buildings of up to 60,000 square feet and a restaurant of up to 2,033 square feet. The application is available for inspection at the Land Use Office in Town Hall, 4 Market St., Collinsville, and the commission asks that written testimony be emailed by 8 a.m. on the day of the hybrid hearing.
More information here.

2. Early Voting Ends Sunday At The Community Center
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: Canton Community Center, 40 Dyer Ave.
What to know: In-person early voting for the Nov. 3 election continues at the Community Center through Sunday, according to the registrars of voters. Voters must be registered in Canton and show identification. On Election Day, voting is at Canton High School from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
More information here.

3. Board Of Selectmen Meets
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m.
Where: Room B, Community Center, 40 Dyer Ave.
What to know: The Board of Selectmen holds its regular meeting, according to the town calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 22.
More information here.

4. Capital Improvement Plan Subcommittee Meets
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m.
Where: Room B, Community Center, 40 Dyer Ave.
What to know: The Capital Improvement Plan joint subcommittee holds a hybrid special meeting to discuss the capital plan as it relates to the budget and to continue work on its capital improvement matrix, according to its agenda. The public can attend in person or on Microsoft Teams, and the agenda includes public comment.
More information here.

5. Road Work On Hanson, Barbourtown, and Triangle Roads
When: Through the end of October, about 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting
Where: Hanson Road, Barbourtown Road and Triangle Road; map
What to know: Crews are working on Hanson Road between Bunker Hill and Barbourtown Roads, Barbourtown Road between Wright Road and Greystone, and Triangle Road between Barbourtown and Wright Roads through the end of October, according to the town. Emergency vehicles and school buses can pass, but other drivers should expect delays, road closures, or detours. Questions go to the Department of Public Works at 860-693-7863.
More information here.