5 Things In South Windsor: Road Vote, Closure, Recycling

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT — A road improvement referendum and railroad crossing work both arrive Tuesday, followed by a free electronics collection Saturday.

Here are five things to know for the week of Nov. 2–8:

1. Election Includes A $15 Million Road Question

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Voters will decide whether to authorize $15 million for road paving, traffic signals, safety devices, culverts, sidewalks and drainage. The explanatory text describes spending about $5 million annually over three years through a series of bond issues. Check the official election and referendum notice and the registrars’ page for voting information.

2. Troy Road Crossing Closes For Replacement

The Troy Road railroad crossing is scheduled to close to vehicles and pedestrians Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 3–4, for about 48 hours. Connecticut Southern Railroad is replacing the crossing. Detours will be posted, and homes and businesses on either side will remain accessible. Patch previously reported the closure details. Questions can be directed to the state Department of Transportation’s Customer Care Center at 860-594-2560.

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3. Free Electronics Recycling Is Saturday

Residents can bring electronics to Town Hall’s rear parking lot, 1540 Sullivan Ave., from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. No appointment is required. Enter from Sullivan Avenue and follow the signs; the recycling contractor will receive items directly from residents. The town’s electronics recycling page lists accepted items.

4. Wetlands Agency Takes Up Edwin Road Warehouse

The Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Town Hall’s Madden Room. The agenda includes Sharpshoot LLC’s erosion and sedimentation plan for a 9,900-square-foot warehouse at 58 Edwin Road, including parking, tree clearing and stormwater management. Check the agency’s meeting materials for the current agenda.

5. Monday Council Meeting Is Canceled

The Nov. 2 regular Town Council meeting is canceled, according to the town’s cancellation notice. Residents should check the town’s agenda listings for cancellations and schedule updates before attending meetings this week.

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