MERIDEN, CT — The city's free hazardous waste day, postponed by a September storm, is Saturday at the Transfer Station, curbside leaf collection starts Nov. 2, and voters who got a district-change notice from the City Clerk have new polling places for Nov. 3.
Here are five things to know about life around Meriden this week:
1. Free Hazardous Waste Disposal Day
When: Saturday, Oct. 31
Where: Meriden Transfer Station
What to know: The city's free household hazardous waste disposal day, postponed from Sept. 26 because of a storm, is Saturday at the Transfer Station, according to the city.
More information here.
2. Curbside Leaf Collection Starts Nov. 2
When: Begins Monday, Nov. 2
Where: Curbside citywide; City Hall, 142 E. Main St.
What to know: Curbside leaf collection begins Nov. 2, and the Transfer Station will have extended November hours for leaves and brush only, according to the city. The Transfer Station itself is closed Monday, Nov. 2.
More information here.
3. Check Your Polling Place Before Nov. 3
When: Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 3
Where: Registrars of Voters, City Hall, 142 E. Main St.
What to know: Voters who received a notice from the City Clerk have a new voting district and polling place, according to the city's voting page, which has a district map and an address lookup. Questions go to the registrars at 203-630-4075.
More information here.
4. Downtown Walk Audit Set For Nov. 7
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2 p.m.; RSVP now
Where: Downtown Meriden; starting point to be announced; City Hall, 142 E. Main St.
What to know: The city and Pro-Homes CT, formerly DesegregateCT, will lead a walk audit of downtown, according to the city. The group has identified Meriden as a "mid-term" transit-oriented community, where new investments and land use changes could unlock that potential within five to 10 years; the walk is meant to help the city work toward that goal. Residents are asked to RSVP.
More information here.
5. Library Board, Housing Authority, Golf Course Commission Meet
When: Monday, Oct. 26
Where: City Hall, 142 E. Main St.
What to know: The Library Board (hybrid), the Meriden Housing Authority, followed by the Maynard Road Corp., and the Golf Course Commission all meet Monday, according to the city's events calendar. Agendas had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 22.
More information here.
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