GUILFORD, CT — Guilford votes Tuesday on a revised town charter along with the state election, and Monday morning brings a special town meeting on open space and a hearing on bigger farm tax exemptions.
Here are five things to know about life around Guilford this week:
1. Election Day And The Charter Revision Question
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Your polling place; Town Hall, 31 Park St.
What to know: Guilford's ballot includes a single question: "Shall the Guilford Town Charter be revised as proposed by the Guilford Charter Revision Commission and as approved by the Board of Selectmen at its special meeting of August 24, 2026?" according to the town. The commission's report, the proposed revisions, a summary and the explanatory text are posted on the town site.
More information here.
2. Special Town Meeting On Bluff Head Open Space, Saddle Hill Easement
When: Monday, Nov. 2, 8:30 a.m.
Where: Town Hall, 31 Park St., and on Teams
What to know: A special town meeting at the start of the Board of Selectmen's meeting will consider waiving the town's right of first refusal to acquire an open space parcel offered by the Bluff Head Estates Association and accepting a 19,118-square-foot conservation easement at 217 Saddle Hill Road, according to the agenda.
More information here.
3. Hearing On Bigger Farm Tax Exemptions; Selectmen Buy Salt, Ventilators
When: Monday, Nov. 2, 8:30 a.m.
Where: Town Hall, 31 Park St.
What to know: The selectmen will hold a public hearing and may act on an ordinance amendment raising the property tax exemptions for farm machinery and farm buildings, according to the town. The board will also consider $66,000 for ambulance ventilators, $80,000 for 1,145 tons of road salt, a $23,824 fire headquarters door replacement and scheduling a Nov. 16 hearing on changes to the peddling and soliciting code.
More information here.
4. Stump Dump Open Five Days A Week For Leaves
When: Tuesday through Saturday, Nov. 3-25
Where: Brush and Leaf Facility (Stump Dump)
What to know: The town's brush and leaf facility is open Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., through Nov. 25, according to the town. It's closed Nov. 26-28 for Thanksgiving.
More information here.
5. Land Acquisition Commission, P&Z Meet
When: P&Z: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6 p.m. (Teams); Land Acquisition: Thursday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.
Where: Town Hall, 31 Park St.
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission meets online Wednesday and the Land Acquisition Commission at Town Hall Thursday, according to the town calendar. The Guilford Land Conservation Trust leads a hike at the Bartlett Land Preserve on Totoket Mountain Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
More information here.
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