5 Things To Know In Clinton: Early Voting Begins, Council Sets Goals, Route 81 Update And More

CLINTON, CT — Early voting opens Monday in the Town Hall Green Room, the Town Council holds a workshop on its goals and the town manager's, and the Board of Police Commissioners gets an update on Route 81.

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

1. Early Voting Opens In The Green Room
When: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1; Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3
Where: Green Room, Town Hall, 54 E. Main St.
What to know: Early voting runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Town Hall Green Room, according to the town calendar. 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. Town Council Workshop On Goals
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m.; regular meeting 7 p.m.
Where: Rose Room, Town Hall, 54 E. Main St.
What to know: The Town Council will hold a workshop to discuss and develop goals and initiatives for the council and the town manager, followed by its regular meeting, according to the agenda and town calendar.
More information here.

3. Vaccine Clinic At Town Hall
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Rose Room, Town Hall, 54 E. Main St.
What to know: The Connecticut River Area Health District holds a vaccine clinic at Town Hall.
More information here.

4. Police Commissioners Get Route 81, Bike Route Updates
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 5 p.m.
Where: Clinton Police Department, 170 E. Main St.
What to know: The Board of Police Commissioners will act as the Traffic Authority on a Fire Department boot drive, the USBR 201 bicycle route, a USA Rugby toy drive and a Route 81 update, according to the agenda. It will also note department awards, including a 2026 Municipal Excellence Award, and discuss the budget and a succession plan.
More information here.

5. School Board Takes Up Next Year's Calendar
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.
Where: Board Meeting Room, Administrative Offices, 137B Glenwood Road
What to know: The Board of Education will hold a first reading of the 2027-28 district calendar and its 2027 meeting schedule and consider an amendment to the child nutrition program agreement.
More information here.