5 Things To Know In Southbury: Early Voting's Final Week, Shadrach Osborn Trivia Night And More

SOUTHBURY, CT — Early voting for the Nov. 3 election wraps up Sunday at Town Hall, the Southbury America 250th Committee hosts a trivia night honoring the town's first first selectman, and the Tax Abatement Task Force meets Wednesday.

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

1. Early Voting's Final Week At Town Hall
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: Room 205B, Town Hall, 501 Main St. South
What to know: Early voting for the Nov. 3 election continues in Room 205B at Town Hall through Sunday, with same-day registration for eligible residents who bring identification, according to the town. A limited registration session is set for Monday, Nov. 2. On Election Day, polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.: District 1 votes at the Firehouse, 461 Main St. South; District 2 at the Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Road; and District 3 at the Community Building, 561 Main St. South.
More information here.

2. Shadrach Osborn Trivia Night
When: Friday, Oct. 30, 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: Tavern at Heritage Hotel, Heritage Hotel
What to know: The Southbury America 250th Committee hosts a trivia night honoring Shadrach Osborn, Southbury's first first selectman, according to First Selectman Tim O'Neil's Oct. 21 update. Residents can test their knowledge of Southbury history, sample bourbon from Litchfield Distillery and come in historical dress or any other costume.
More information here.

3. Tax Abatement Task Force Meets
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m.
Where: Room 208, Town Hall, 501 Main St. South
What to know: The Tax Abatement Task Force meets in Room 208 at Town Hall, according to the town's meeting calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 22.
More information here.

4. Farmers' Market On The Town Hall Green
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 3 to 6 p.m.
Where: Town Hall Green, 501 Main St. South
What to know: The producer-only Southbury Farmers' Market runs Thursdays through Nov. 19 on the Town Hall Green, according to the town; every vendor grows or makes what they sell.
More information here.

5. New Transfer Station Traffic Pattern In Effect
When: In effect since Tuesday, Oct. 20; open Tuesday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Transfer Station, 231 Kettletown Road
What to know: A new traffic pattern at the Transfer Station is meant to improve traffic flow and safety, and new signs are being posted, according to the first selectman's Oct. 21 update. Drivers go first to the solid waste area, then can leave through the exit gate or continue to the recycling area, traveling opposite the old flow, and leave through the entrance gate; vehicles are no longer allowed in the center of the station. A permit is required.
More information here.