5 Things To Know In Southington: Early Voting At The Library, New E-Bike Rules And More

SOUTHINGTON, CT — Early voting for the Nov. 3 election, which includes the elementary school referendum, opens Monday at the Southington Library; the Town Council has passed an ordinance cracking down on reckless e-bike riding, and the Southington Drive-In hosts a Halloween trunk-or-treat Saturday.

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

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1. 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: Community Room, Southington Library, 255 Main St.
What to know: Early voting and same-day voter registration for the Nov. 3 election are in the library's community room, according to the Town Clerk's warning of election. Besides state and federal races, Southington's ballot includes the $86,675,560 elementary school facilities referendum, which would pay for a new Kelley Elementary School, the fit-out of South End Elementary and the closing of Flanders Elementary for municipal or community use, according to the town. On Election Day, polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
More information here.

2. Town Council Passes E-Bike Ordinance
When: Passed Tuesday, Oct. 13
Where: Town Hall, 75 Main St.
What to know: The Town Council approved an ordinance on Oct. 13 that bars reckless or uncontrolled operation of bicycles, e-bikes, e-scooters, motor-driven cycles, and motorcycles, according to the town's notice of passage. Under the ordinance, riders can't operate without regard for the safety of pedestrians and drivers, without reasonable control, or by trick riding or weaving. Fines are $250 for a first offense and $750 after that, and parents who knowingly allow a minor to violate the rules face the same fines. Unpaid fines double after seven days, and police may tow and impound vehicles used in violations.
More information here.

3. Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat And Movie At The Drive-In
When: Saturday, Oct. 24, gates open 4 p.m.
Where: Southington Drive-In, 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Plantsville
What to know: The Southington Drive-In Committee hosts a Halloween trunk-or-treat followed by a showing of the animated "Hotel Transylvania 2," according to the town calendar. Admission is $20 per car, cash only. Gates open at 4 p.m., trunk-or-treating starts at 5 p.m., and the movie begins shortly after 6 p.m.
More information here.

4. Ordinance Committee Takes Up Incident Response Cost Recovery
When: Thursday, Oct. 22, 4:30 p.m.
Where: Old Town Council Chambers, Town Hall, 75 Main St.
What to know: The Ordinance Review Committee's agenda lists one item of business: "Incident Response Cost Recovery." Public comment follows.
More information here.

5. Board Of Finance Workshop On Election Staff Pay
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 5 p.m.
Where: Finance Department Conference Room (top floor), Town Hall, 75 Main St.
What to know: The Board of Finance will hold a workshop with the Elections Department and registrar of voters to discuss work standards and compensation standards and rates, according to the notice. The board's regular Oct. 21 meeting is canceled, with a special meeting set for Wednesday, Oct. 28, instead.
More information here.