SOUTH WINDSOR, CT — The Inland Wetlands Agency holds a hearing on a plan to add 125 apartments to the Sullivan Avenue Plaza, and the Town Council takes up a $1 million state grant and funding for a new assistant town manager.
Here are five things to know about life around South Windsor this week:
1. Wetlands Hearing On 125 Apartments At Sullivan Avenue Plaza
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m.
Where: Madden Room, Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Ave.
What to know: The Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission holds a public hearing on a plan to redevelop the existing retail buildings at 959 Sullivan Avenue Plaza and add four buildings with 125 apartments, a clubhouse and parking on 19.05 acres at 959, 1017 and 1079 Sullivan Ave., according to the agenda.
More information here.
2. Council Takes Up $1 Million State Grant
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Ave.
What to know: The Town Council will consider accepting a $1 million state Office of Policy and Management grant to support the fiscal 2027 budget, including public safety, pension and health insurance costs, according to the agenda. It will also vote on moving $60,000 to fund an assistant town manager and economic development director, who the town aims to hire by Jan. 1.
More information here.
3. Senior Tax Relief, Planning Fees On Council Agenda
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Ave.
What to know: Assessor Mary Huda will present a discussion of tax abatement for seniors, and the council will vote on a revised Planning Department fee schedule that would take effect Jan. 1, 2027, according to the agenda.
More information here.
4. Open Space Task Force Walks Foster Street Property
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m.
Where: Meet at 623 Avery St.
What to know: The Open Space Task Force will hold a special meeting and site walk to review the property at 576 Foster St., meeting at 623 Avery St., according to the agenda.
More information here.
5. Leaf Collection Set To Begin Nov. 2
When: Tentatively begins Monday, Nov. 2
Where: South Windsor Public Works, Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan Ave.
What to know: The town's 2026 curbside leaf collection is tentatively set to begin Nov. 2, with two passes, according to Public Works. Bag pickup for private areas is tentatively scheduled for Mondays, Nov. 9 and Nov. 23. Leaf districts differ from voting and school districts, so residents should check the list online.
More information here.
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