5 Things To Know In Vernon: Election Day, Curbside Leaf Collection Begins, 2 Church Holiday Fairs And More

VERNON, CT — Vernon votes in the state election Tuesday, curbside leaf collection begins Monday and two churches hold their holiday fairs Saturday.

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

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1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Your regular voting location; same-day registration at 375 Hartford Turnpike
What to know: All Election Day voting is at regular voting locations, according to the town. Residents who aren't registered can register and vote at 375 Hartford Turnpike on Election Day. There's no registration or voting Monday, Nov. 2. Voters can confirm their polling place with the state's online lookup.
More information here.

2. Curbside Leaf Collection Begins
When: Starts Monday, Nov. 2
Where: Sections A, B and C; leaf bins at the Nye Street firehouse, the Church Street lot and Legion Field off Regan Road
What to know: Public Works crews start curbside leaf collection Monday, working through Section A, then B, then C, according to the town. Each section takes seven to 10 days, and a second pass isn't guaranteed. Rake leaves to the curb, not into the street or onto sidewalks, which can bring a fine. Residents can also take leaves to bins at the Nye Street firehouse, the Church Street lot or Legion Field; bins are for leaves only, and plastic bags must be emptied. Bagged leaves in biodegradable bags can be picked up the first two Fridays of December by calling Public Works at 860-870-3500.
More information here.

3. Bulky Waste Pickup Paused During Leaf Season
When: Starting Monday, Nov. 2
Where: Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place
What to know: Bulky waste pickup is suspended while crews handle leaf collection, according to the town. Leaves can't go out with regular trash. Questions go to Public Works at 860-870-3500.
More information here.

4. Holiday Fair At First Congregational Church
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: First Congregational Church of Vernon, 695 Hartford Turnpike
What to know: The church's annual holiday fair has homemade crafts, a silent auction, gift baskets, jewelry, baked goods and lunch, according to the town's community calendar.
More information here.

5. TLC Marketplace At Trinity Lutheran
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 20 Meadowlark Road
What to know: Trinity Lutheran Church's annual marketplace offers craft vendors, gift baskets, baked goods, attic treasures and vintage collectibles, with lunch in its cafe from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to the town's community calendar.
More information here.