5 Things To Know In Danbury: Election Day, Leaf Pickup North Of I-84, Gregory Street Detour Ends And More

DANBURY, CT — Danbury votes in the state election Tuesday, leaf pickup moves to Section B north of I-84 and the Planning Commission meets Wednesday.

Here are five things to know about life around Danbury 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: Your assigned polling place; City Hall, 155 Deer Hill Ave.
What to know: Danbury voters cast ballots at their assigned polling places Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters can confirm their polling place with the state's online voter lookup.
More information here.

2. Leaf Pickup Moves To Section B, North Of I-84
When: Monday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov. 6
Where: Section B, north of I-84 (ZIP code 06811); Highway Department
What to know: The city's six-week fall leaf pickup alternates between Section A, south of I-84 (06810), and Section B, north of I-84 (06811), according to the city. This week is Section B; put bags at the curb Sunday evening. Only paper leaf bags with no tape are collected. Branches are picked up separately in 4-foot bundles no thicker than 4 inches and no heavier than 35 pounds, tied with twine. The program runs through Dec. 4.
More information here.

3. Gregory Street Detour Ends
When: Through Monday, Nov. 2
Where: Gregory Street between Hilltop Manor and Fairmount Drive
What to know: Eversource's Underground Cable Modernization Program detour on Gregory Street between Hilltop Manor and Fairmount Drive was scheduled to run through Monday, Nov. 2, according to the city. Through traffic has been sent via Franklin Street Extension, Filmore Avenue and Westville Avenue Extension, with local traffic only on Gregory Street. Crews may work outside normal hours or on Sundays because of weather.
More information here.

4. Planning Commission Meets
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m.
Where: City Hall, 155 Deer Hill Ave.
What to know: The Planning Commission has two meeting entries on the city calendar for Wednesday night. No agenda had been posted in the Agenda Center as of Friday.
More information here.

5. Regional Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Brookfield High School, 45 Long Meadow Hill Road, Brookfield
What to know: The Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority's last regional household hazardous waste day of the year is open to residents of its member towns, according to HRRA. Accepted items include paints, stains, pool chemicals, pesticides, aerosol cans, waste fuels and 1-pound propane cylinders; motor oil, antifreeze, electronics, fluorescent bulbs and auto batteries aren't accepted. Stay in your vehicle, bring a driver's license as proof of residency and put items at the back of the vehicle. It's rain or shine, and waits run five to 30 minutes. It's the sixth and final regional event of the year listed on Danbury's calendar.
More information here.