5 Things To Know In Clinton: Election Day, 30-Year Library Lease, Townhouse Plan And More

CLINTON, CT — Clinton votes in the state election Tuesday, the Town Council considers a 30-year lease with the Henry Carter Hull Library Wednesday and the wetlands commission receives a townhouse proposal Thursday.

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

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1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Green Room and Rose Room, Town Hall, 54 E. Main St.
What to know: The town calendar lists Election Day voting in Town Hall's Green Room and Rose Room. Voters can confirm their polling place with the state's online lookup.
More information here.

2. Council Takes Up 30-Year Library Lease
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m.
Where: Green Room, Town Hall, 54 E. Main St.
What to know: The Town Council will consider a lease letting the Henry Carter Hull Library use the town-owned property at 10 Killingworth Turnpike for 30 years at $1 a year, according to the agenda packet. The council will also set a date for a public hearing and special town meeting on a Route 1 sidewalk easement and hear a police fleet update.
More information here.

3. Wetlands: Townhouses Off Martin Drive, Ben Merrill Road Bridge
When: Thursday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.
Where: Rose Room, Town Hall, 54 E. Main St.
What to know: The Inland Wetlands Commission will receive an application for two six-unit townhouse buildings off Martin Drive and a five-unit building off Cow Hill Road, according to its amended agenda. It also holds a hearing on the town's plan to replace the Ben Merrill Road bridge.
More information here.

4. Conservation Commission Reviews Open Space Purchase
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Rose Room, Town Hall, 54 E. Main St.
What to know: The Conservation Commission will get an update on acquiring open space land on Killingworth Turnpike and discuss residential food composting, textile recycling and invasive species, according to its agenda.
More information here.

5. Bids Open For Country Village Lane Bridge Replacement
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m.
Where: Green Room, Town Hall, 54 E. Main St.
What to know: Bids for replacing the Country Village Lane bridge will be opened, according to the town calendar.
More information here.