5 Things To Know In Newington: $7.8M Fire Station Vote, Leaf Pickup Starts, Craft Fair And More

NEWINGTON, CT — Newington voters decide Tuesday whether to borrow $7.8 million for a new Fire Station #4, curbside leaf collection begins west of Willard Avenue and the library's Friends host a 60-vendor craft fair Sunday.

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

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1. Referendum On $7.8 Million Fire Station #4
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Your assigned polling place; Town Hall, 200 Garfield St.
What to know: The ballot asks whether the town should appropriate $7.8 million and issue bonds to build a new Fire Station #4 at 84 Fifth St., according to the town clerk's explanatory text. The money could cover demolition, design, construction, equipment and related costs, and the building committee and town manager could scale back the project if funds fall short. Voters can confirm their polling place with the state's online lookup.
More information here.

2. Leaf Collection Starts West Of Willard Avenue
When: Monday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov. 6
Where: Streets west of Willard Avenue
What to know: Curbside leaf collection begins on all streets west of Willard Avenue the week of Nov. 2, then moves east of Willard Nov. 9 to 13, weather permitting, according to the Highway Department. Residents should rake leaves to the front of their property but not into the street or onto sidewalks.
More information here.

3. Overnight Parking Ban In Effect
When: Nightly, 2 to 6 a.m., starting Sunday, Nov. 1
Where: All town streets
What to know: Police are enforcing the overnight parking ban, which bars parking for more than 30 minutes on any street between 2 and 6 a.m., according to the department. Drivers who need an emergency exception can call 860-666-8445, ext. 6114.
More information here.

4. Friends Of The Library Craft Fair
When: Sunday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Lucy Robbins Welles Library
What to know: The Friends of the Library's second annual craft fair features 60 vendors, according to the library.
More information here.

5. John Wallace Middle School Building Committee Meets
When: Thursday, Nov. 5, 5:15 p.m.
Where: Town Hall, 200 Garfield St.
What to know: The John Wallace Middle School Project Building Committee holds its regular meeting, according to the town calendar. The Commission on Aging and Disabled meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St.
More information here.