5 Things To Know In Simsbury: Election Day, Climax Road Bridge Meeting, Veterans Tax Exemption And More

SIMSBURY, CT — Simsbury votes in the state election Tuesday, the town presents plans for the Climax Road Bridge replacement Wednesday, and changes to a veterans' property tax break take effect with this year's grand list.

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

1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Henry James Memorial School, 155 Firetown Road (District 1); Latimer Lane School, 33 Mountain View Drive, Weatogue (District 2); Tootin' Hills School, 25 Nimrod Road, West Simsbury (District 3); Tariffville School, 42 Winthrop St., Tariffville (District 4)
What to know: Simsbury voters cast ballots at their district polling place, according to the Registrar of Voters. New voters who missed the Oct. 16 deadline must register in person at the Same Day Voter Registration Station at the Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St., according to the town. There is no voting Monday, Nov. 2. A sample ballot is posted on the town website.
More information here.

2. Public Information Meeting On Climax Road Bridge Replacement
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6 p.m.
Where: Friends of the Simsbury Public Library Program Room, 725 Hopmeadow St.
What to know: The town will present its design for replacing the Climax Road bridge east of Bushy Hill Road, according to the town. The project fully replaces the roughly 28-foot bridge and includes drainage work, a sidewalk with room for a future multi-use trail, and grading near natural resources, affecting about a tenth of a mile of Climax Road. Climax Road would close from Bushy Hill Road to Sunset Hill Road during the 2028 construction season. Construction is estimated at $4.35 million and would be paid entirely through the state's LOTCIP grant program. Residents can also send comments to the Engineering Department.
More information here.

3. Fair Rent Commission Hears Tenant Complaint
When: Thursday, Nov. 5, 1 p.m.
Where: South Conference Room, Eno Memorial Hall, 754 Hopmeadow St.
What to know: The Fair Rent Commission holds a special meeting with a hearing on a complaint filed by a tenant against Silverman Group, according to the agenda.
More information here.

4. DEI Council Plans Holiday Card Drive, Heritage Month Talk
When: Monday, Nov. 2, 6 p.m.
Where: Weatogue Room, Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St.
What to know: The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council will discuss its For All Ages Comfort & Joy Holiday Card Drive and a "Let's Talk" program on the 350th anniversary of King Philip's War for Native American Heritage Month, according to the agenda. Members will also discuss the Simsbury Civic Forum, a 2027 Human Library, a Juneteenth nonprofit, and a council logo. The meeting opens with a public audience. The council has one vacancy for a registered Republican, according to the town.
More information here.

5. Veterans' Property Tax Exemption Expanded, Capped
When: Applies starting with the Oct. 1, 2026, grand list; applications due annually by Jan. 1
Where: Assessor's Office, Simsbury Town Hall, 933 Hopmeadow St.
What to know: The Simsbury Board of Selectmen adopted local options that expand the property tax exemption for certain disabled veterans, according to the town. Veterans rated by the VA as totally disabled based on individual unemployability can now qualify, along with more surviving spouses, and the exemption can now cover up to two acres of land as well as the home. At the same time, the exemption is capped at the town's median residential assessment, now $261,940. The changes show up in tax bills issued in July 2027. The Assessor's Office can review individual cases.
More information here.