5 Things To Know In Manchester: Early Voting At Mahoney Center, Free Shred Event And More

MANCHESTER, CT — Early voting for the Nov. 3 election opens Monday at the Mahoney Recreation Center, Public Works hosts a free shred event Saturday, and inspectors begin checking water service lines in select homes.

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

1. Early Voting Opens At The Mahoney Recreation Center
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: Mahoney Recreation Center, 110 Cedar St.
What to know: All registered Manchester voters can vote early at the Mahoney Recreation Center, according to the registrars of voters. On Election Day, voters go to their regular polling places.
More information here.

2. Free Shred Event
When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Manchester Public Works, 321 Olcott St.
What to know: Manchester residents can bring up to two boxes or two bags of documents to be shredded on-site and recycled, according to the town. Proof of residency, a driver's license or a Manchester recycling permit, is required. It's a drive-through drop-off; stay in your car, and arrive by 12:15 p.m., since the event ends promptly at 12:30.
More information here.

3. Water Service Line Inspections
When: In the coming weeks
Where: Select homes townwide; Town Hall, 41 Center St.
What to know: A two-person Arcadis inspection team will check water service lines inside select Manchester homes, according to the town. Inspectors carry ID badges and wear Arcadis safety vests, and selected homeowners will get a door hanger notice in advance. Questions: 860-647-6050.
More information here.

4. Bidwell Street, Salters Pool Lot Closures
When: Bidwell Street through about Oct. 22; Salters Pool lot for six to eight weeks from Sept. 21
Where: Bidwell Street, from Hartford Road to Ramey Drive
What to know: Bidwell Street has been closed between Hartford Road and Ramey Drive since Sept. 22 for 30 days for a sewer main installation, with detours posted, according to the town's construction alerts. The Salters Pool parking lot is closed for reconstruction, with pond access maintained.
More information here.

5. Planning And Zoning, Sustainability Commission, Pension Board Meet
When: Monday, Oct. 19 (P&Z); Wednesday, Oct. 21 (Sustainability); Thursday, Oct. 22 (Pension Board)
Where: Town Hall, 41 Center St.
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission, Sustainability Commission and Pension Board all meet this week, according to the town calendar. Agendas had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 15.
More information here.