5 Things To Know In Greenwich This Week

GREENWICH, CT — Greenwich votes in the state election Tuesday, part of Old Post Road No. 6 closes for the Valleywood drainage project and Saturday brings a free shredding event and the Silver Shield Foundation walk.

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

1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Your assigned polling place.
What to know: Each Greenwich voter is assigned a polling place. They include Julian Curtiss School (District 1), Town Hall (2), Western Middle School (3), New Lebanon School (4), Riverside School (5), Old Greenwich School (6), Greenwich High School (7), Central Middle School (8) and Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center (9); the full list is on the town's voting page. The ballot includes the governor's race, Congress and Greenwich's legislative delegation, according to First Selectman Fred Camillo's weekly update.
More information here.

2. Old Post Road No. 6 Lane Closed For Valleywood Drainage Project
When: Starting Monday, Nov. 2, for about two weeks, 24/7
Where: Eastbound Old Post Road #6 between Stanwich Road and Valleywood Road
What to know: The eastbound lane of Old Post Road #6 between Stanwich Road and Valleywood Road closes around the clock for about two weeks starting Monday for the Valleywood Drainage Project, according to the first selectman's update. The project, approved by the Board of Selectmen earlier this year, is designed to reduce flooding by improving stormwater infrastructure. Allow extra travel time.
More information here.

3. Free Paper Shredding Day
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to noon
Where: 1103 East Putnam Ave., Riverside
What to know: Greenwich Bank and Trust's free shredding event, postponed from September by a nor'easter, is Saturday, according to the first selectman's update. Remove staples, clips and folders first.
More information here.

4. Silver Shield Foundation Walk
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m.
Where: Greenwich Point
What to know: The Silver Shield Foundation's seventh annual Greenwich Walk honors the families of fallen first responders, according to the first selectman, who will speak at the event. Sign-ups are still open.
More information here.

5. Leaf Collection Schedule Posts Nov. 3
When: Schedule online Nov. 3; collection starts Monday, Nov. 9
Where: Holly Hill Resource Recovery Facility drop-off; DPW, Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road
What to know: Leaf collection starts Nov. 9 in Old Greenwich/Riverside, Cos Cob, central Greenwich and Glenville, with two pickups per section through mid-December, according to the Department of Public Works. Street schedules go online Nov. 3 or via the 24-hour hotline, 203-618-7698. Rake leaves to the street edge, not into the road, or use biodegradable bags; plastic bags won't be collected. The program covers residential lots of a half-acre or less on public roads. Residents can also drop leaves at Holly Hill with a permit.
More information here.