5 Things To Know In Newington: Early Voting, Eversource Helicopter Flyover And More

NEWINGTON, CT — Early voting opens Monday at Town Hall, Eversource is flying over power lines in Newington and Berlin all week, and the Board of Parks and Recreation discusses a partnership for the Night of Lights on Main Street.

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

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1. Early Voting Opens At Town Hall
When: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1; Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3
Where: Council Chambers and Conference Room, Town Hall, 200 Garfield St.
What to know: Newington's early voting site is the first-floor Council Chambers and conference room at Town Hall, according to the state's list of early voting locations. State law sets early voting hours at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. hours on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29.
More information here.

2. Eversource Aerial Flyover All Week
When: Monday, Oct. 19, through Friday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Newington and Berlin
What to know: Eversource will conduct an aerial flyover in the Newington and Berlin area to replace optical ground wire on its 1785 line, with flights from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, weather permitting, according to the town.
More information here.

3. Ask A Teen: Tech Help
When: Thursday, Oct. 22, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lucy Robbins Welles Library, 100 Garfield St.
What to know: Teen volunteers will help with cell phones, texting, e-readers, social media, cameras, email and video games at the library, according to the town. Registration is required.
More information here.

4. Parks Board Talks Night Of Lights, Candlewyck Park
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m. (hybrid)
Where: Mortensen Community Center, 131 Cedar St.
What to know: The Board of Parks and Recreation will discuss a public-private partnership with Dunning Industries for the Night of Lights on Main Street (Dec. 4), part-time and seasonal pay, draft facility rules and the Candlewyck Park grand opening, according to the agenda.
More information here.

5. Spooktacular Trivia Night Online
When: Friday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m. (Zoom)
Where: Online; Lucy Robbins Welles Library, 100 Garfield St.
What to know: The library and the Beekley Community Library host a virtual trivia night on spooky movies, monsters and Halloween classics for all ages, with small prizes, according to the town. Register for the Zoom link.
More information here.