SIMSBURY, CT — A 689-unit affordable housing application for the former Hartford insurance property on Hopmeadow Street lands before the Zoning Commission Monday, early voting for the Nov. 3 election opens at the Simsbury Public Library, and the Aging and Disability Commission takes up plans for a new multigenerational community center.
Here are five things to know about life around Simsbury this week:
1. 689-Unit Housing Plan For Former Hartford Property Goes To Zoning
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.
Where: Main Meeting Room, Town Hall, 933 Hopmeadow St.
What to know: The Zoning Commission will formally receive and schedule an application from SL Simsbury LLC for a 689-unit residential development at 200 Hopmeadow St., the southern portion of the former Hartford insurance property, according to its agenda. The application is filed under Section 8-30g, the state's affordable housing appeals law, and the applicant's affordability plan designates 30% of the apartments, or 207 units, as affordable for at least 40 years, half for households earning 80% or less of the area median income and half for those earning 60% or less. Monday's agenda item is for receipt and scheduling only. The commission is also scheduled to act on a site plan for a car wash of about 7,275 square feet at 10 Dorset Crossing and a sign for The Residences at Talcott.
More information here.
2. Early Voting Opens At The Library
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: Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St.
What to know: Early voting and same-day voter registration for the Nov. 3 election are at the Simsbury Public Library, according to the town; there's no voting Monday, Nov. 2. After the Oct. 16 registration deadline, new voters must register in person at the same-day registration station at the library. On Election Day, polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
More information here.
3. Aging And Disability Commission Discusses New Community Center
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m.
Where: Youth Room, Eno Memorial Hall, 754 Hopmeadow St.
What to know: New business on the Aging and Disability Commission's agenda includes the town's planned multigenerational community center, tax relief for older adults, and a technology luncheon at McLean. Michael Grant of Senior Helpers is the guest speaker, and members will get an update on the Aging in Place Expo and discuss voting for seniors and people with disabilities. Written public comments can be sent to the town clerk by 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19.
More information here.
4. Conservation Commission Reviews Two Wetlands Permits
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m.
Where: Board of Education Conference Room, Town Hall, 933 Hopmeadow St.
What to know: Acting as the town's Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency, the Conservation Commission will consider permits for a 16-by-10-foot shed in a regulated area at 294 Bushy Hill Road and a 16-by-22-foot outbuilding with filling and grading in a regulated area at 20 Neal Drive, according to its agenda. Members will also elect officers.
More information here.
5. Board Of Finance Meets
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 5:45 p.m.
Where: Town Hall, 933 Hopmeadow St.
What to know: The Board of Finance meets Tuesday evening, according to the town calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 15.
More information here.
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