5 Things To Know In New Milford: Early Voting At The Pettibone Center, Afternoon Of Opera And More

Early voting opens at the John Pettibone Community Center, and the senior center hosts an opera afternoon and VFW luminary sales.

By Rich Kirby, Patch Staff

Oct 18, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

NEW MILFORD, CT — Early voting opens Monday at the John Pettibone Community Center, and the Senior Center's week includes an afternoon of opera, an attorney roundtable and VFW luminary sales for Veterans Day.

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

1. Early Voting At The Pettibone Community Center
When: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1; Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3
Where: John Pettibone Community Center, 2 Pickett District Road
What to know: Early voting and same-day registration run 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, including weekends, at the John Pettibone Community Center, with hours extended to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 27 and Oct. 29, according to the registrars. On Election Day, same-day registration moves to the lower level of Town Hall, 10 Main St.
More information here.

2. 'A Touch Of Opera' At The Senior Center
When: Thursday, Oct. 22, 1 p.m.
Where: Grand Room, 40 Main St.
What to know: Soprano Gina Consiglio performs "A Touch of Opera: An Afternoon of Song," a mix of sacred works, art songs, musical theater and traditional songs, in recognition of World Opera Day, according to the Senior Center calendar.
More information here.

3. VFW Luminary Sales For Veterans Day
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Lobby, 40 Main St.
What to know: The VFW is selling luminaries for Veterans Day in the Senior Center lobby.
More information here.

4. Ask The Attorney Roundtable
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 9:30 a.m.
Where: New Milford Senior Center, 40 Main St.
What to know: The Senior Center hosts an Ask the Attorney roundtable Tuesday morning, followed by an October birthday celebration at noon.
More information here.

5. Movers & Shakers Walk At Reservoir Loop
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Meet at 150 Second Hill Road
What to know: The Senior Center's Movers & Shakers group walks the Reservoir Loop; drivers meet at 150 Second Hill Road, according to the center's calendar.
More information here.