5 Things To Know In Cheshire This Week

CHESHIRE, CT — Cheshire voters decide five capital bond questions totaling $6.7 million on Tuesday, along with the state election, and several town committees meet during the week.

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

1. Election Day And 5 Capital Bond Questions
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Your regular polling place; Town Hall, 84 S. Main St.
What to know: Cheshire's ballot includes five appropriation and bond questions, according to the town clerk's explanatory text: $1.1 million for a replacement salt shed at the Public Works garage; $2.35 million for the road improvement program; $1.375 million to reconstruct Dickerman Road; $1 million to buy land for recreation, open space, conservation, education or municipal use; and $875,000 for safety and drainage work at the Cheshire High School loading dock. The text estimates the yearly cost for an average-valued home ranges from about $5.17 to $13.63 per question over 20 years. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
More information here.

2. Beautification Committee Reviews GTA Sign, Bartlem Park Plantings
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 8:30 a.m.
Where: Room 207/209, Town Hall, 84 S. Main St.
What to know: The Town Beautification Committee will review a ground sign for GTA at 330 S. Main St. and discuss the Bartlem Park Native Plant Enhancement Project, according to the agenda. A Cheshire Trees representative is listed under communications.
More information here.

3. Youth And Human Services Committee Hears Gambling Overview
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 5 p.m.
Where: Room 207, Town Hall, 84 S. Main St.
What to know: Representatives of the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling and MCCA will give an overview of gambling in Connecticut, including current trends, risks and efforts to promote responsible play, according to the agenda. The committee will also get Human Services department updates.
More information here.

4. Veterans Advisory Committee Meets Twice
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, and Thursday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m.
Where: Room 207/209, Town Hall, 84 S. Main St.
What to know: The Veterans Advisory Committee has meetings on the town calendar Tuesday and Thursday, the week before Veterans Day. No agenda had been posted as of Friday.
More information here.

5. Inland Wetlands Commission Meets
When: Thursday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall, 84 S. Main St.
What to know: The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission holds its regular meeting, according to the town calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Friday.
More information here.