5 Things To Know In Southington: Sewer Fees Hearing, High School Roof Committee, Hazardous Waste Day And More

SOUTHINGTON, CT — The Southington Town Council holds a public hearing on proposed sewer fee changes Monday; the Southington High School roof replacement committee meets the same day, and residents can drop off household hazardous waste in Bristol on Saturday.

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

1. Town Council Holds Sewer Fees Hearing
When: Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
Where: Public Assembly Room, John Weichsel Municipal Center, 200 N. Main St.
What to know: The Town Council holds a public hearing on the proposed sewer fees ordinance, according to the town's notice. The proposed changes are on file in the Town Clerk's and Town Manager's offices and on the town website. The council's full agenda had not been posted as of Friday.
More information here.

2. High School Roof Replacement Committee Meets
When: Monday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.
Where: Conference Room 2, John Weichsel Municipal Center, 200 N. Main St.
What to know: The Board of Education's Southington High School Roof Replacement Building Committee will hear an update from its chairman and vote on invoices, according to the agenda. Committee members are Victoria Triano, Christopher Palmieri, and Peter Romano.
More information here.

3. Household Hazardous Waste Collection In Bristol
When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Bristol DPW Yard, 95 Vincent P. Kelly Road, Bristol
What to know: Southington residents can bring household hazardous waste to the regional collection for Tunxis Recycling communities, according to the town. Accepted items include paints and stains, pool and lawn chemicals, cleaners, bug sprays, household batteries, aerosol cans, and fluorescent bulbs. Electronics, tires, propane tanks, medicines, and explosives are not accepted, and there's a 5-gallon-per-person limit. Resident ID is required, and waste from businesses or contractors won't be taken.
More information here.

4. Leaf Pickup Moves To Zone 2
When: Leaves out by 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9
Where: South of Berlin Street and east of Route 10; Highway Department, 1 Della Bitta Drive, Plantsville
What to know: Leaf collection reaches Zone 2, south of Berlin Street and east of Route 10, with leaves due at the curb by 7 a.m. Monday, according to the Highway and Parks Department's schedule. Zone 3 follows Nov. 16 and Zone 4 on Nov. 23. Piles must be leaves only, placed along the front of the property; grass clippings, plants, sticks, brush and rocks will keep a pile from being picked up.
More information here.

5. Senior Commission Reviews Nutrition Program, Center Standards
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 4:30 p.m.
Where: Room 2, Calendar House Senior Center, 388 Pleasant St.
What to know: The Senior Citizen Commission Advisory Board will hear an update on the RW Solutions nutrition program and a committee report on its review of senior center standards, according to the agenda. The board will also receive a resignation letter from member Carmillia Kimmel and set its 2027 meeting dates; the next regular meeting is proposed for Jan. 12.
More information here.