5 Things To Know In Newtown: Early Voting Opens, Fairfield Hills Master Plan Review And More

NEWTOWN, CT — Early voting for the Nov. 3 election opens Monday in the Municipal Center's council chambers, the Fairfield Hills Master Plan Review Committee hears presentations on the campus's history and development, and the Board of Selectmen and Legislative Council meet.

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

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1. Early Voting Opens At The Municipal Center
When: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 27 and 29)
Where: Council Chambers, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose St.
What to know: Early voting runs daily in the council chambers at the Municipal Center, according to the town clerk's election post. Absentee ballots are available from the Town Clerk's office, and official drop boxes are outside the Municipal Center's north and south entrances. On Election Day, Nov. 3, voters go to their district polling places.
More information here.

2. Fairfield Hills Master Plan Review Committee Hears Presentations
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Meeting Room 1, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose St.
What to know: The Fairfield Hills Master Plan Review Committee will hear presentations on the history of the Fairfield Hills campus, the Fairfield Hills Authority's current initiatives, the status of economic development efforts on the campus, and the process and lessons learned from the 2019 master plan review, according to its agenda. Members will also discuss scheduling a special meeting to tour the campus and set the committee's meeting schedule.
More information here.

3. Board Of Selectmen Meets
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose St.
What to know: The Board of Selectmen meets Monday evening, according to the town calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 15.
More information here.

4. Legislative Council, Board Of Finance Meet
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. (Legislative Council); Thursday, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. (Board of Finance)
Where: Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose St.
What to know: The Legislative Council meets Wednesday and the Board of Finance Thursday, according to the town calendar. Agendas had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 15.
More information here.

5. Commission On Aging Meets At The Senior Center
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 4 p.m.
Where: Newtown Senior Center, 8 Simpson St.
What to know: The Commission on Aging will hear from Director of Human Services Natalie Griffith and discuss senior advocacy efforts, the Newtown Transportation Planning Commission and AARP's Livable Community program, according to its agenda. Members will also consider using commission funds for the Senior Center's remaining two sewing machines and discuss a possible furniture fundraiser and an air purifier for the art room.
More information here.