5 Things To Know In Suffield: Railroad Crossing Closures, Early Voting Begins And More

SUFFIELD, CT — Railroad crossings on Suffield Street and East Street South close for about 48 hours each this week for replacement, early voting opens Monday at Town Hall and the selectmen move their meeting to the police station.

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

1. Railroad Crossings Close On Suffield Street, Route 159
When: Suffield Street Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 19-20; East Street South (Route 159) Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 21-22
Where: Suffield Street; East Street South
What to know: The railroad crossing on Suffield Street will be replaced Oct. 19-20, closing the area to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic for about 48 hours, with a posted detour, according to the town. The Connecticut Southern Railroad is funding and doing the work. A notice posted by Windsor Locks says the East Street South/Route 159 crossing closes Oct. 21-22. Homes and businesses will stay accessible.
More information here.

2. Early Voting Opens At Town Hall
When: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1; Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3
Where: Town Hall Meeting Room, 83 Mountain Road
What to know: Early voting runs daily in the Town Hall Meeting Room, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with hours extended to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 27 and Oct. 29, according to the town. Same-day registration is available at Town Hall. On Election Day, Suffield votes at Suffield Middle School, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
More information here.

3. Selectmen Meet At Police Station
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m.
Where: Suffield Police Department, 911 Mountain Road
What to know: The Board of Selectmen's regular meeting has moved to the police department because of early voting at Town Hall, according to the town calendar.
More information here.

4. Planning And Zoning Meets In New Room
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.
Where: Upper Level Conference Room, Town Hall, 83 Mountain Road
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission's regular meeting has moved from the Town Hall Meeting Room to the Upper Level Conference Room, according to the town calendar.
More information here.

5. Historic District Commission Reviews North Main Street Roof
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Conference Room, Suffield Police Station, 911 Mountain Road
What to know: The Historic District Commission holds a special meeting to continue its review of a house roof at 453 N. Main St., according to the agenda.
More information here.