5 Things To Know In Enfield: A $511 Million School Vote, Charter Changes, Early Voting And More

ENFIELD, CT — Early voting enters its final week in Enfield, where the Nov. 3 ballot carries two local questions, a $511 million plan to rebuild four elementary schools and convert a fifth, and a package of charter revisions, while the town's planners keep working on a rewrite of the zoning rules.

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

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1. $511 Million School Building Plan On The Nov. 3 Ballot
When: Vote Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; early voting through Sunday, Nov. 1
Where: Early voting: Enfield Room, Town Hall, 820 Enfield St.
What to know: Enfield's first ballot question asks whether to appropriate $511 million for new Hazardville Memorial ($105 million), Prudence Crandall ($114 million), Parkman ($109 million) and Barnard ($122 million) elementary schools, and $61 million to convert Eli Whitney Elementary into the Eagle Academy therapeutic day school, according to the town clerk's explanatory text. The town expects about 83% state reimbursement, leaving its share at about $89 million in bonds or notes. The town has posted a calculator that estimates the tax impact for a given property.
More information here.

2. Charter Revisions Also On The Ballot
When: Vote Tuesday, Nov. 3
Where: Early voting: Enfield Room, Town Hall, 820 Enfield St.
What to know: The second question asks voters to approve Charter Revision Commission changes the Town Council adopted June 23, according to the explanatory text. Among them: abolishing the elected office of constable, a new procedure for filling vacancies in elected office, a public hearing before council district boundaries change, letting the council meet less than monthly by majority vote and new ways to remove a councilor who violates the charter or ethics rules. If approved, the changes take effect Dec. 4.
More information here.

3. Early Voting's Final Week At Town Hall
When: Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 1 (final week); Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3
Where: Enfield Room, basement level, Town Hall, 820 Enfield St.
What to know: Early voting for the Nov. 3 election runs daily 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 registrar of voters. A final statewide registration session, for people who turned 18, became citizens or moved to Connecticut since Oct. 16, runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2.
More information here.

4. Planners Continue Zoning Regulation Review
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m.
Where: Scitico Room, Town Hall, 820 Enfield St.
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to review and discuss Article III, the general requirements section of the zoning regulations, and other regulation issues, according to its agenda.
More information here.

5. Free Financial Foundation Workshop
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Social Services, 1010 Enfield St.
What to know: Enfield Social Services is offering free Financial Foundation workshops to help residents build financial stability, prepare for the unexpected and manage their finances with more confidence, according to the town calendar. There are four sessions; residents can attend one or all.
More information here.