5 Things To Know In Newtown: Treadwell Turf Field Closed, Early Voting Ends And More

NEWTOWN, CT — Treadwell Park's turf field is closed until further notice after tests found the surface unsafe, early voting for the Nov. 3 election wraps up Sunday at the Municipal Center, and a Red Cross blood drive comes to Newtown Congregational Church Tuesday.

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

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1. Treadwell Park Turf Field Closed Until Further Notice
When: Closed now; replacement planned before fall 2027
Where: Treadwell Park
What to know: Newtown has closed the Treadwell Park turf field after testing found its playing surface had deteriorated to the point that it wasn't safe, according to an Oct. 15 release from First Selectman Bruce Walczak. The field was already scheduled for replacement, with upgrades planned in time for the fall 2027 season; heavy use by upwards of 1,000 young football, lacrosse and soccer players sped up the wear, the release says. Vendor test results came back Oct. 13, and Parks staff are moving practices and games to the town's three other turf fields and other Parks and school facilities.
More information here.

2. Early Voting Ends Sunday At The Municipal Center
When: Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 1 (final week); 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29
Where: Council Chambers, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose St.
What to know: Early voting for the Nov. 3 election continues in the Municipal Center's council chambers through Sunday, according to the town. 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, voters go to their district polling places.
More information here.

3. Red Cross Blood Drive
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West St.
What to know: The American Red Cross holds a blood drive at Newtown Congregational Church, with Newtown Lions Club volunteers hosting and Women Involved in Newtown providing snacks, according to the flyer posted by the town. Make an appointment at redcrossblood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS using sponsor code 5320; RapidPass lets donors finish pre-donation questions ahead of time.
More information here.

4. Fairfield Hills Authority Meets
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.
Where: Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose St.
What to know: The Fairfield Hills Authority meets at the Municipal Center, according to the town calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 22.
More information here.

5. Council Transportation Committee, Inland Wetlands Meet
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 5 p.m. (Legislative Council Transportation Committee); Wednesday, Oct. 28 (Inland Wetlands Commission)
Where: Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose St.
What to know: The Legislative Council's Transportation Committee meets Tuesday and the Inland Wetlands Commission meets Wednesday, according to the town calendar. Agendas had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 22.
More information here.