5 Things To Know In Cheshire: Demolition Delay Ordinance, Capital Budget Vote, Restaurant Terrace And More

CHESHIRE, CT — Cheshire's Town Council holds a hearing on, and may adopt, an ordinance that would delay demolition of historically significant buildings, along with the capital budget, while Planning and Zoning continues its review of a larger terrace at Viron Rondo Osteria on Highland Avenue.

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

1. Hearing On Delaying Demolition Of Historic Buildings
When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m.; regular council meeting follows
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall, 84 S. Main St.
What to know: The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a new ordinance that would let the town delay a demolition permit by up to 150 days for a historically significant building, then consider adopting it at the regular meeting that follows, according to the agenda. The delay would give the Historic District Commission time to talk with owners about alternatives to demolition and possible buyers who would keep or move the building. The ordinance would cover buildings built before Jan. 1, 1927, buildings in the town's historic districts and those on the state or national historic registers, among others.
More information here.

2. Council Set To Adopt Capital Budget
When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, after the 7 p.m. hearing
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall, 84 S. Main St.
What to know: The council is scheduled to adopt the 2026-27 capital expenditure budget and five-year capital expenditure plan, get an update from the School Building Committee and consider accepting Stone Bridge Court as a town road, according to the agenda. New Town Planner Hiram Peck will be introduced, and the consent calendar includes a $37,654 state Department of Children and Families grant for the Youth Services Bureau.
More information here.

3. Viron Rondo Osteria Seeks Larger Terrace
When: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall, 84 S. Main St.
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission continues its review of a special permit modification for a terrace expansion at Viron Rondo Osteria, 1721 and 1755 Highland Ave., owned by Rondos Realty LLC, according to the agenda. The town's engineering director wrote that the Water Pollution Control Authority approved an 8,700-square-foot terrace with about 33 bar stools in 2025, but the revised plan calls for a 23,230-square-foot terrace with more seating, bathrooms and a kitchen, and must go back to the authority. The site is in the aquifer protection area for the North Cheshire Wellfield, according to the Regional Water Authority. The public hearing must close by Dec. 23.
More information here.

4. Hazardous Waste Collection Set For Oct. 24
When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to noon; pre-registration required
Where: Barnum School, 1370 Marion Road
What to know: HazWaste Central will hold a household hazardous waste collection in Cheshire, according to the town. Pre-registration is required, and the town's page lists accepted items.
More information here.

5. Town Hall Closed Monday
When: Monday, Oct. 12
Where: Cheshire Town Hall, 84 S. Main St.
What to know: Town Hall is closed Monday, Oct. 12, for Columbus Day, according to the town. Trash and recycling will be collected as usual.
More information here.