5 Things To Know In Stafford And Willington: Witt School Housing Plan Meeting, Early Voting Ends And More

STAFFORD-WILLINGTON, CT — The Michaels Organization presents its plan for 48 affordable apartments for older adults at the former Witt School Wednesday, early voting for the Nov. 3 election ends Sunday in both towns, and Stafford public works crews begin preliminary leaf pickup.

Here are five things to know about life around Stafford and Willington this week:

1. Developer Presents Senior Housing Plan For Former Witt School
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m.
Where: Stafford Community Center, 3 Buckley Highway, Stafford Springs
What to know: The Michaels Organization will present its proposal to turn the former Witt School into 48 affordable apartments for residents 55 and older, plus a publicly accessible Community Commons for wellness programs, community events and nonprofit activities, according to the town. The proposal aims to preserve the building's historic character and support downtown revitalization, and residents can ask questions. The meeting will be streamed on the town's YouTube channel, and the Stafford Childhood Collaborative is offering free child care and pizza for kids.
More information here.

2. Early Voting Ends Sunday In Both Towns
When: Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 1 (final week); 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29
Where: Warren Memorial Town Hall, 1 Main St., Stafford Springs; Common Room, Town Office Building, 40 Old Farms Road, Willington
What to know: Stafford's early voting is at Warren Memorial Town Hall, with curbside voting for voters with mobility issues (call the registrars at 860-851-8104 or 860-684-1770), and Willington's is in the Common Room of the Town Office Building, according to the towns. On Election Day, Stafford votes at the library (District 1), the Senior Center (District 2) and the West Stafford Fire Department (District 3).
More information here.

3. Stafford Crews Start Preliminary Leaf Pickup
When: Week of Monday, Oct. 26; scheduled collection starts Nov. 2
Where: Stafford Service District; Public Works, 1 Main St., Stafford Springs
What to know: Stafford Public Works crews will start preliminary leaf collection in the Service District the week of Oct. 26, testing equipment, training new staff and picking up some of the larger piles, according to the town. Scheduled collection begins Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 a.m.; the town's street-by-street schedule lists each street's week.
More information here.

4. Willington Weighs Tax Incentive Ordinance
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Town Office Building, 40 Old Farms Road, Willington
What to know: Willington's Economic Development Commission will discuss a possible tax incentive ordinance, reviewing examples of tax abatement ordinances, along with an inventory of developable property and its economic development strategic plan, according to its agenda.
More information here.

5. Last Week For Fenton-Ruby Park Plan Comments
When: Comments due Saturday, Oct. 31
Where: Conservation Commission, Town Office Building, 40 Old Farms Road, Willington
What to know: Willington's Conservation Commission is taking public comment through Oct. 31 on its draft management plan for the Fenton-Ruby Park and Wildlife Preserve, according to the town; the draft is posted on the commission's web page.
More information here.