ELLINGTON/SOMERS, CT — Election Day is Tuesday, but Ellington business owners have a filing deadline to meet first. Here are five things to know for the week of Nov. 2–8.
Here are five things to know for the week of Nov. 2–8:
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Somers voters cast ballots in the Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main St.; the town's election warning lists same-day registration in the Lower Conference Room. Check Somers' election notice and Ellington's election information for local voting details.
Declarations of taxable business personal property are due Monday, Nov. 2, according to Ellington's assessor's office. Failure to file, or filing late, brings a 25 percent penalty. The office is at Town Hall, 55 Main St. Questions can be directed to 860-870-3109.
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The Board of Selectmen is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Somers Town Hall, 600 Main St. Check the board's agenda page for posted business and any changes before attending.
Ellington's community calendar lists a Human Services Commission meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at 31 Arbor Way. The listing adds an Ellington meeting to a week dominated by the election and the business filing deadline.
Ellington has warned applicants about fraudulent requests for payments related to land-use applications. The Planning Department says it does not request wire transfers. Applicants who receive suspicious demands should verify them with the town before paying. Read the town's warning to applicants and Patch's prior coverage.
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