5 Things In Suffield: Voting, Leaf Drop-Off, School Plans

SUFFIELD, CT — Suffield voters head to the middle school Tuesday, the landfill adds a Sunday leaf disposal option, and town boards take up school capital needs and the future of a commission.

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

1. Election Day Voting Is At The Middle School

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Suffield's Election Day voting location is Suffield Middle School. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, with same-day registration at Town Hall. The town says an accessible ballot marking system is available at voting sites. Check the town's Nov. 3 election announcement for local details.

2. Sunday Leaf Disposal Continues

The landfill at 2715 Mountain Road is open from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, for residential leaves only. The special hours run for four consecutive Sundays beginning Nov. 1. A $50 annual residential permit is required and is not sold on Sundays. Leaves must be emptied loose, with no bags left behind; commercial loads are not accepted during the Sunday hours. See the leaf disposal announcement.

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3. Social Services Commission Discusses Its Future

The Social Services Commission meets from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Suffield Community Aid, 450 South St., with a Zoom option. Its agenda identifies one vacancy and four terms expiring this month. Members will discuss attendance, accomplishments and whether short-term task forces could serve similar purposes. One agenda question asks, "What has the Social Services Commission accomplished in the past two years?"

4. Historic District Commission Reviews South Main Street Application

The Historic District Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in the police station conference room, 911 Mountain Road. Its agenda lists a certificate of appropriateness application for 98 S. Main St. The police station is the posted meeting location.

5. School Board Reviews Enrollment And Capital Requests

The Board of Education meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in the Suffield High School Media Center, with a Zoom viewing option. The agenda includes the 2026–27 class size, staffing and enrollment report, the September financial report, and discussion and possible approval of fiscal 2028 capital project requests.

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