5 Things To Know In Simsbury: Porch Built Without Permits Goes To ZBA, Early Voting's Last Week And More

SIMSBURY, CT — The Zoning Board of Appeals takes up three variance requests Wednesday, including one for a front porch the town says was built without valid permits, early voting for the Nov. 3 election wraps up Sunday at the library, and a rabies vaccine clinic comes to the Weatogue firehouse on Halloween morning.

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

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1. Porch Built Without Permits Among Three Variance Requests
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m.
Where: Main Meeting Room, Town Hall, 933 Hopmeadow St.
What to know: The Zoning Board of Appeals holds public hearings on three variance requests, according to its agenda. Ryan Hilts seeks a variance of about 4 feet from the 35-foot front setback for a covered porch of about 325 square feet at 15 Maureen Drive; according to the town staff report, the porch was built by contractors without valid permits after staff flagged the setback violation, and staff found the claimed hardship self-created. Brian Rotondo seeks about 2 feet of relief from the 40-foot side setback for a third garage bay at 4 Adams Road, citing wetlands and the septic system. Christine Sladyk seeks front and side setback variances for two additions at 39 Main St.
More information here.

2. Last Week Of Early Voting At The Library
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: Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St.
What to know: Early voting and same-day registration for the Nov. 3 election continue at the library through Sunday, according to the registrars of voters, as quoted in the first selectman's Oct. 14 report. There is no voting Monday, Nov. 2. On Election Day, polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
More information here.

3. Rabies Vaccine Clinic For Dogs And Cats
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Weatogue Fire Station, 251 Hopmeadow St.
What to know: The Simsbury Police Department and Double A Veterinary Hospital hold a rabies vaccine clinic open to residents of all towns, according to the town's flyer. Dogs must be leashed and cats in carriers. Bring proof of a current rabies vaccination to get a three-year shot (without it, a one-year shot is given), proof of spay or neuter, and $20 in cash only. Dr. Allison Lynch will give the vaccines, and proceeds go to help animals in need of care.
More information here.

4. Planning Commission Gets Update On Zoning Rewrite
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m.
Where: Town Hall, 933 Hopmeadow St.
What to know: The Planning Commission will get a progress update and presentation on the status of the town's 2026-2027 townwide review and update of its zoning regulations, according to its agenda. It is the only business item listed.
More information here.

5. Board Of Selectmen Meets
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m.
Where: Town Hall, 933 Hopmeadow St.
What to know: The Board of Selectmen holds its regular meeting, according to the town calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 22.
More information here.