5 Things To Know In Clinton: Wetlands Site Walks, School Capital Planning, Early Voting Ends And More

Wetlands commissioners walk three sites including the Ben Merrill Road bridge, school capital planning begins and early voting ends.

By Rich Kirby, Patch Staff

Oct 25, 2026 12:01 PM EDT

Wetlands commissioners walk three sites including the Ben Merrill Road bridge, school capital planning begins and early voting ends. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

CLINTON, CT — The Inland Wetlands Commission walks three sites Thursday, including the Ben Merrill Road bridge replacement, the school board's buildings committee starts on 2027-28 capital planning and early voting ends Sunday at Town Hall.

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

1. Early Voting Ends Sunday At Town Hall
When: Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 1 (final week); Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3
Where: Green Room, 54 E. Main St.
What to know: Early voting continues at Town Hall through Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29, according to the town calendar.
More information here.

2. School Buildings Committee Starts 2027-28 Capital Planning
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Superintendent's Conference Room, 137B Glenwood Road
What to know: The Board of Education's Buildings & Grounds Subcommittee, which develops the school district's capital expenditure plan and presents it to town officials, will review and discuss 2027-28 capital planning at a special meeting, according to its agenda.
More information here.

3. Wetlands Site Walks: Ben Merrill Road Bridge And 2 Homes
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 5, 5:15 and 5:30 p.m.
Where: 27 Ben Merrill Road ; 28 Delwood Ave.; 87 Killingworth Turnpike
What to know: The Inland Wetlands Commission will hold site walks for a home addition at 28 Delwood Ave. at 5 p.m., the town's replacement of the Ben Merrill Road bridge (CTDOT Bridge No. 07013) at 5:15 p.m. and a septic system relocation at 87 Killingworth Turnpike at 5:30 p.m.
More information here.

4. Fair Rent Commission Hearing
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m. (also on Zoom)
Where: Rose Room, 54 E. Main St.
What to know: The Fair Rent Commission will hold an administrative hearing on case #2026-02 and may rule immediately after testimony or postpone a ruling, according to its notice.
More information here.

5. CarPort Productions Stages "The Wizard Of Oz"
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (performance day)
Where: Town Hall, 54 E. Main St.
What to know: CarPort Productions has Town Hall booked for "The Wizard of Oz," with set load-in Wednesday, rehearsal Thursday and performances Saturday.
More information here.