5 Things To Know In Waterford: Election Day, Town Hall Blood Drive, Harbor Moorings And More

WATERFORD, CT — Waterford votes in the state election Tuesday, the Harbor Management Commission reviews dock and coastal permits and the mooring program Wednesday and the Red Cross holds a blood drive at Town Hall Friday.

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

1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Your assigned polling place
What to know: Waterford voters cast ballots at their assigned polling places Tuesday. Voters can confirm their polling place with the state's online lookup.
More information here.

2. Red Cross Blood Drive At Town Hall
When: Friday, Nov. 6, noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Auditorium, Waterford Town Hall
What to know: Donors can schedule an appointment at 1-800-733-2767 or RedCrossBlood.org using the code WaterfordCT, according to the town. Donors get a $10 Amazon gift card by email.
More information here.

3. Harbor Management: Docks, Coastal Permits, Moorings
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 5 p.m.
Where: Police Department Training Room, 41 Avery Lane
What to know: The Harbor Management Commission will review dock changes at 202-A Niantic River Road and state coastal permit applications for 17 Strand Road and 25 Park Drive, according to its agenda. It will also review 2027 mooring and pulley pole applications, discuss tagging delinquent moorings for removal and get updates on the amended harbor management plan and the Mago Point dock project.
More information here.

4. Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee Meets
When: Thursday, Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Waterford
What to know: The Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee meets, according to the town calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Friday, Oct. 30.
More information here.

5. Regional Trash Authority Meets; Last Hazardous Waste Day In Ledyard
When: Board Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2 p.m.; collection Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Board: SCRRRA, 7 Hurlbutt Road, Gales Ferry; collection: Ledyard High School, 24 Gallup Hill Road, Ledyard
What to know: The Southeastern Connecticut Regional Resources Recovery Authority's board meets Wednesday, according to Waterford's calendar. The authority's final household hazardous waste collection of the year is Saturday at Ledyard High School, according to East Lyme's town site.
More information here.