FARMINGTON, CT — The Town Plan and Zoning Commission holds hearings Monday on an 18-unit active adult community on Plainville Avenue and new rules for ground-mounted solar; early voting for the Nov. 3 election ends Sunday at Town Hall, and the Town Council meets Tuesday.
Here are five things to know about life around Farmington this week:
1. Zoning Hears 18-Unit Active Adult Plan, Solar Rules
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall Annex, and online; 1 Monteith Drive
What to know: The Town Plan and Zoning Commission holds a public hearing on JBS Developers LLC's application to rezone 598 Plainville Ave. from R40 to the Active Adult Housing Zone and build an 18-unit active adult community, according to its agenda. Hearings continue from Sept. 14 on commission-proposed zoning text changes to the sign rules and a new section on ground-mounted solar. The commission will also hear special permit applications for home cottage food businesses with farm stand pickup at 22 West Gate Road and 16 Wells Drive, among others, and consider a request for a five-year extension of the 2022 site plan approval for the Midpoint Development on Farmington Avenue, New Britain Avenue and Sequassen Road.
More information here.
2. Early Voting Ends Sunday At Town Hall
When: Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 1 (final week); 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29
Where: Third-floor Training Room, Town Hall, 20 Monteith Drive
What to know: Early voting for the Nov. 3 election continues in Town Hall's third-floor training room through Sunday, according to the town. Same-day registration is available at Town Hall on Election Day, when polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Irving Robbins Middle School, West Woods Upper Elementary School, the Community and Senior Center in Unionville, and Town Hall, depending on your district.
More information here.
3. Town Council Meets
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 5 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall Annex, 1 Monteith Drive
What to know: The Town Council meets Tuesday, according to the town's meeting list. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 22.
More information here.
4. Hearing Set On Main Street Sidewalk Extension
When: Public hearing Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.; plans posted now
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall Annex, 1 Monteith Drive
What to know: The town will hold a public hearing on the proposed Main Street sidewalk extension Nov. 10, according to the town. A detailed map and the full project documents are posted with the notice for residents to review ahead of the hearing.
More information here.
5. Highway Office Still Temporarily At Town Hall
When: Through the end of November
Where: Development Wing (second floor), Town Hall, 20 Monteith Drive
What to know: Highway and Grounds office staff remain at Town Hall during HVAC renovations at the Highway Garage, 544 New Britain Ave. in Unionville, according to the town. In-person Highway and Grounds business, including buying residential tickets for the Tunxis Mead compost area, is in the Town Hall Development Wing on the second floor until staff returns to the garage, expected by the end of November. Call 860-675-2550 with questions.
More information here.
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