5 Things To Know In Southbury: Election Day, Last Farmers' Markets, Pumpkins For Farm Animals And More

SOUTHBURY, CT — Southbury votes in the state election Tuesday, the farmers' market is in its final weeks on the Town Hall Green and residents can donate Halloween pumpkins to local farms.

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

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1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Your district polling place; same-day registration in Room 106, Town Hall, 501 Main St. South
What to know: Voters cast ballots at their assigned district polling sites and must show identification, according to the town. Same-day registration is in Room 106 at Town Hall; applicants must prove identity and residence and vote immediately after registering, and anyone in line at 8 p.m. can still register and vote. Southbury Senior Services offers rides to the polls for residents 60 and older and those with disabilities; call 203-262-0652 two business days ahead. Absentee ballots are counted in Town Hall Room 105.
More information here.

2. Farmers' Market On The Town Hall Green
When: Thursday, Nov. 5, 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, according to the town, so this is one of its last three markets of the season. All vendors grow or produce what they sell.
More information here.

3. Donate Halloween Pumpkins To Local Farms
When: Through Dec. 6, dawn to dusk
Where: Aradia Farm, 1008 Bullet Hill Road; Breezy Knolls Farm, 507 Jeremy Swamp Road; Lone Oak Farm, 227 Bates Rock Road; Manville Farm, 580 East Flat Hill Road
What to know: Sustainable Southbury and four local farms are collecting used pumpkins for animal feed, according to the town. Look for a collection spot, bins or a wagon at the farm. Pumpkins must have no metal, paint, bleach, hairspray, Vaseline, vinegar or other substances, since those can harm cattle.
More information here.

4. Holiday Gift Program Collecting Donations
When: Through Dec. 7
Where: Drop-offs at Southbury Police Station, 421 Main St. South
What to know: Southbury Helping Hands, formerly the Southbury Needy Fund, is coordinating its 49th annual holiday gift program, according to the town. Residents can donate money for winter coats and boots, sponsor a child or buy from the group's Amazon wish list. Items can be dropped off at the police station through the first week of December.
More information here.

5. New Transfer Station Traffic Pattern
When: In effect since Oct. 20
Where: Southbury Transfer Station, 231 Kettletown Road
What to know: A new traffic pattern at the transfer station is meant to improve traffic flow and safety for residents and staff, according to the first selectman's Oct. 21 update. Review the changes on the town website before your next visit and watch for the new signs.
More information here.