5 Things To Know In Guilford: Early Voting, Charter Question On The Ballot, Long Hill Paving And More

GUILFORD, CT — Early voting for the Nov. 3 election opens Monday at Town Hall, where Guilford voters will also decide a charter revision question, paving starts Wednesday on Long Hill and State Street, and the Guilford Land Conservation Trust leads a full moon hike Saturday.

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

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1. Early Voting Opens At Town Hall
When: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 27 and 29)
Where: Town Hall, 31 Park St.
What to know: Early voting for the Nov. 3 election is at Town Hall, with same-day registration available at the registrars' office during early voting, according to the town. New 18-year-olds, new citizens and people who moved to town can register at the registrars' office until noon Nov. 2.
More information here.

2. Charter Revision Question On The Ballot
When: Nov. 3 ballot; early voting through Nov. 1
Where: Town Hall, 31 Park St.
What to know: Guilford voters will decide a single charter revision question, according to the town. Among the changes: losing first selectman candidates would no longer get a Board of Selectmen seat, voters could vote for as many selectmen seats as are open, the Annual Budget Meeting would become informational only, ending the ability of attendees to cut the budget, and the Board of Selectmen and first selectman would be renamed the Select Board and first selectperson.
More information here.

3. Long Hill And State Street Paving
When: Starting Wednesday, Oct. 21, about six days; 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Long Hill and State Street
What to know: Paving on Long Hill and State Street is scheduled to start Wednesday and is tentatively expected to take six days, according to the town, which asks drivers to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
More information here.

4. Historic District Commission Hearings
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m.
Where: Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St.
What to know: The Historic District Commission will hold hearings on certificates of appropriateness for fences at 15 Fair St. (after the fact) and 95 Fair St., a new addition at 280 Old Whitfield St., and new doors, windows, siding, lighting and a handicap ramp at 89 State St., according to its agenda.
More information here.

5. Full Moon Hike In Westwoods
When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Westwoods trailhead, Peddlers Road
What to know: Guilford Land Conservation Trust directors Bernadette Bober and Jodie Lang lead a roughly 2-mile full moon hike over the Great Marsh boardwalk to a granite outcropping on the White Circle Trail, according to the town calendar. The route includes steep, rocky sections; bring a flashlight or headlamp. Text 203-508-2064 with questions.
More information here.