5 Things To Know In Manchester: Hazardous Waste Day, Early Voting Ends At Mahoney Center And More

MANCHESTER, CT — Public Works hosts a household hazardous waste collection Saturday by appointment, early voting for the Nov. 3 election wraps up Sunday at the Mahoney Recreation Center, and the town's fall leaf collection is set to start Nov. 9.

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

1. Household Hazardous Waste Collection
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; appointment required
Where: Manchester Public Works, 321 Olcott St.
What to know: Public Works hosts a household hazardous waste collection for residents of Ellington, Glastonbury, Hebron, Manchester, Marlborough, Somers, South Windsor, Stafford and Vernon, according to the town. Online appointments are mandatory; if the date fills, book another. Cars in line by 1 p.m. will be served; later arrivals won't be.
More information here.

2. Early Voting Ends Sunday At The Mahoney Recreation Center
When: Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 1 (final week); 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29
Where: Mahoney Recreation Center, 110 Cedar St.
What to know: All registered Manchester voters can vote early at the Mahoney Recreation Center through Sunday, according to the registrars of voters. On Election Day, voters go to their regular polling places.
More information here.

3. Mobile Food Pantry
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, noon to 12:30 p.m.
Where: New River Community Church, 314 Woodbridge St.
What to know: Connecticut Foodshare's Mobile Pantry offers fresh produce and other perishable food in a no-questions-asked, outdoor "farmers market" setting, according to the town calendar. Text FOODSHARE to 85511 for other locations and times.
More information here.

4. Leaf Collection Starts Nov. 9
When: Starts Monday, Nov. 9
Where: Curbside townwide, starting near Middle Turnpike and Main Street
What to know: Manchester's leaf collection begins Nov. 9 in the Middle Turnpike and Main Street area and moves outward across town, according to the town. Each street gets one scheduled curbside pickup, so leaves should be at the curb before crews arrive; don't block the curb with parked cars or let leaves clog storm drains. Exact street dates aren't available, but the town posts daily progress reports online.
More information here.

5. Salters Pool Parking Lot Still Closed
When: Six to eight weeks from Sept. 21
Where: Salters Pool parking lot; Salters Pool
What to know: The Salters Pool parking lot remains closed for reconstruction, with pond access maintained during the work, according to the town's construction alerts. The closure began Sept. 21 and was expected to last six to eight weeks.
More information here.