5 Things To Know In New London

NEW LONDON, CT — New London votes in the state election Tuesday, the City Council meets Monday and the city collects yard waste curbside Saturday.

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

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1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: New London STEM High School, 490 Jefferson Ave.; New London Community Center, 1 Recreation Way; Nathan Hale School, 37 Beech Drive
What to know: New London's polling places are New London STEM High School, the New London Community Center and Nathan Hale School, according to the city clerk's warning of election. Absentee ballots will be counted in the City Council chambers at City Hall, 181 State St.
More information here.

2. City Council Meets
When: Monday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 181 State St.
What to know: The City Council holds its meeting the night before the election, according to the city's meetings calendar. The calendar doesn't post agendas. The council meets again Nov. 16.
More information here.

3. Yard Waste Collection Day
When: Saturday, Nov. 7
Where: Curbside; New London Transfer Station
What to know: The city collects yard waste curbside Saturday, with the second and last collection Dec. 5, according to the city. Use brown paper kraft bags only, with no leaves in plastic and no garbage in leaf bags. Leaves, yard waste, grass clippings and small amounts of brush tied with string and no longer than 4 feet are accepted. The transfer station also takes leaves and is open Saturday, Nov. 7, as well as weekdays 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3 p.m.
More information here.

4. Mike Dawes At The Garde
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m.
Where: Oasis Room, Garde Arts Center, 325 State St.
What to know: English fingerstyle guitarist Mike Dawes, known for viral performances and multi-part guitar playing, performs in the Garde's Oasis Room, according to the Garde. Tickets are on the Garde's website.
More information here.

5. Planning And Zoning, Parks And Rec, Foreign Trade Zone Meet
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4: Foreign Trade Zone 6 p.m., Parks & Recreation 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 5: P&Z 7 p.m.
Where: City Hall, 181 State St.; Parks & Recreation in the Senior Center Congregate Room
What to know: The Foreign Trade Zone board meets in City Hall's first-floor conference room Wednesday, the Parks and Recreation Commission meets at the Senior Center the same night and the Planning and Zoning Commission meets in the Council Chambers Thursday, according to the city's meetings calendar. The Cultural District Commission meets Thursday at 5:30 p.m. by Zoom.
More information here.