5 Things To Know In Windsor Locks & East Windsor: Early Voting Begins, Fire Station Plans And More

WINDSOR LOCKS-EAST WINDSOR, CT — Early voting opens Monday in both towns, railroad crossing work just over the Suffield line brings 48-hour detours, and the Broad Brook Fire Department Commission discusses plans for a new fire station.

Here are five things to know about life around Windsor Locks and East Windsor this week:

1. Early Voting Opens In Both Towns
When: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1; Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3
Where: East Windsor: Town Hall Annex, 25 School St., Warehouse Point; Windsor Locks: Registrar's office, Town Hall, 50 Church St.
What to know: East Windsor voters can vote early at the Town Hall Annex in Warehouse Point, according to the town's schedule, and Windsor Locks voters at the registrar's office in Town Hall, according to that town. State law sets early voting hours at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. hours on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29.
More information here.

2. Suffield Rail Crossing Work Brings Detours
When: Suffield Street Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 19-20; East Street South (Route 159) Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 21-22
Where: Suffield Street, Suffield
What to know: Railroad crossings on Suffield Street and East Street South/Route 159 in Suffield will close to all traffic for about 48 hours each for replacement, with detours posted, according to a notice from Windsor Locks. Separately, Suffield Street remains closed to through traffic at Mather Street and at the Windsor Locks town line because of a failed culvert.
More information here.

3. Broad Brook Fire Commission Discusses New Station
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.
Where: Broad Brook Fire Station, 125 Main St., Broad Brook
What to know: The Broad Brook Fire Department Commission will hear from Chief Bancroft on plans for a new fire station and the department's budgets, and discuss the current station and ways to support firefighters, according to the agenda.
More information here.

4. East Windsor Housing Authority Reviews Feasibility Study
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Park Hill Community Hall, 1A Park Hill, Broad Brook
What to know: The East Windsor Housing Authority will discuss a feasibility study of "the 6 & 7 acres" and hear from Erin Howard of Grow America, according to the agenda. It will also review policy updates on space heaters, storage containers and unregistered vehicles.
More information here.

5. East Windsor School Curriculum Panel Meets
When: Thursday, Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Room 1-A5, Broad Brook Elementary School, 14 Rye St., Broad Brook
What to know: The Board of Education's Curriculum Council subcommittee will get updates on state tests, science standards, AP and SAT, review updated physical education report cards and discuss topics for the next strategic plan, according to the agenda.
More information here.