5 Things To Know In Manchester: Election Day, East Cemetery History Walk, Leaf Collection Prep And More

MANCHESTER, CT — Manchester votes in the state election Tuesday, an America 250 history walk tours East Cemetery on Sunday and residents have one more week to get leaves to the curb before collection begins.

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

1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Your regular polling place; Registrars of Voters, 479 Main St.
What to know: All regular polling locations are open Tuesday, and same-day registration is available on Election Day, according to the Registrars of Voters. Voters can look up their polling site by street address on the town website or check the list of polling places. Questions go to the registrars at 860-647-3025.
More information here.

2. America 250 History Walk At East Cemetery
When: Sunday, Nov. 8, noon to 1 p.m.
Where: East Cemetery, Harrison Street entrance, Harrison Street
What to know: The town's free America 250 history walk series visits East Cemetery, according to the town calendar. Meet at the Harrison Street entrance and park along Harrison Street or the cemetery lanes. The walks are open to all ages and go on rain or shine, though extreme weather cancels; no dogs. The next walk is Nov. 14 at 1 p.m., a North End history walk starting from the front steps of Whiton Library, 100 N. Main St.
More information here.

3. Leaf Collection Starts Nov. 9
When: Begins Monday, Nov. 9
Where: Starting in the Middle Turnpike and Main Street area
What to know: The town's leaf collection begins Nov. 9 in the Middle Turnpike and Main Street area and works outward across town, according to the town. Each street gets one scheduled curbside collection, so leaves should be at the curb before crews arrive. Keep storm drains clear and don't park in front of leaf piles; if crews can't reach the leaves they won't return. Exact dates for individual streets aren't available, but the town website is updated daily with progress.
More information here.

4. Water Service Line Inspections Under Way
When: In the coming weeks
Where: Select residences; Manchester Water and Sewer, Town Hall, 41 Center St.
What to know: A two-person Arcadis team will inspect water service lines inside selected Manchester homes, according to the town's alert. Inspectors carry identification badges and wear Arcadis safety vests, and selected properties will get a door hanger in advance. Questions go to 860-647-6050.
More information here.

5. Salters Pool Parking Lot Reconstruction
When: Closed since Sept. 21 for six to eight weeks
Where: Salters Pool parking lot, Salters Pool
What to know: The Salters Pool parking lot is closed for reconstruction, which the town said would take six to eight weeks from Sept. 21, putting the finish between early and mid-November. Access to the pond is being maintained during construction, according to the town's construction alert.
More information here.