Cheshire brief: Monday, October 19, 2026
Early voting opens in Cheshire for Nov. 1 referendum on $6.7 million in capital spending
Archived edition, published Monday, October 19, 2026. See today's Cheshire page.
Early voting opens in Cheshire for Nov. 1 referendum on $6.7 million in capital spending.
Today in Cheshire
- Early voting opens for referendum questions. Town Hall opened early voting on Oct. 19, continuing daily through Nov. 1, as Cheshire voters weigh five capital referendum questions. Cheshire Patch reported the ballot includes $6.7 million in funding requests.Town of Cheshire
- State House candidate Weiss profiled for 103rd District. Cheshire Patch published a candidate profile in which Jeff Weiss explains why he believes voters should elect him to the state House seat covering Cheshire, Hamden and Wallingford.Cheshire Patch
- Leaf collection guidelines released for Cheshire. Cheshire Patch reported the town has released its annual leaf collection schedule and curbside guidelines for residents ahead of this fall's pickups.Cheshire Patch
- HazWaste Central collection planned for Cheshire. Cheshire Patch's weekly roundup said a HazWaste Central hazardous-waste collection will be held for Cheshire residents, alongside its coverage of early voting and the referendum ballot.Cheshire Patch
Coming up
- Tue, Oct 20, 6:30 p.m.: Performing and Fine Arts Committee meets Tuesday. The Cheshire Performing and Fine Arts Committee meets Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Town of Cheshire
- Tue, Oct 20, 7:30 p.m.: Inland Wetlands Commission meets at Town Hall. The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission meets Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 207/209 at 84 South Main St.Town of Cheshire
- Tue, Oct 20, 2:00 p.m.: Library seeks input for new strategic plan. Cheshire Public Library holds community conversations on its next strategic plan Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. and again Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. Registration is appreciated but not required.Cheshire Public Library
- Tue, Oct 20, 4:00 p.m.: Library hosts yarn garland craft for grades 3-5. Cheshire Public Library offers a Yarn Garlands craft program Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. for children in grades three to five. Registration is required.Cheshire Public Library
- Thu, Oct 22, 6:30 p.m.: Water Pollution Control Authority meets Thursday. The Water Pollution Control Authority meets Thursday, Oct. 22, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Town of Cheshire
- Thu, Oct 22, 7:00 p.m.: School building committee meets Thursday. The Next Generation School Building Committee meets Thursday, Oct. 22, from 7 to 8 p.m. to continue work on the district's building project.Town of Cheshire
- Thu, Oct 22, 1:00 p.m.: Author Carmen Pagano visits library Thursday. Cheshire Public Library hosts author Carmen Pagano for a talk and signing of her series The Thirteenth Trilogy, Thursday, Oct. 22, from 1 to 3 p.m.Cheshire Public Library
- Sat, Oct 24: Paranormal program comes to Cheshire Friday. Cheshire Patch lists a paranormal-investigation program, Ghostly Encounters with veteran Joe Franke, on its Cheshire events calendar for Friday, Oct. 24.Cheshire Patch
- Sun, Oct 25: Jay Day fall festival set for Sunday. Cheshire Patch's calendar lists Jay Day, a fall family festival, taking place Sunday, Oct. 25.Cheshire Patch
- Mon, Oct 26, 7:00 p.m.: Planning and Zoning holds hearings, regular meeting. The Planning and Zoning Commission holds two public hearings and a regular meeting Monday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. in Room 207/209 at 84 South Main St.Town of Cheshire
- Mon, Oct 26, 7:00 p.m.: Energy Commission meets Monday evening. The Energy Commission meets Monday, Oct. 26, from 7 to 8 p.m.Town of Cheshire
- Sat, Oct 31: Scarecrow display continues at Bartlem Park. Community-made scarecrows remain on display through Oct. 31 along the paved walking trail at Bartlem Park, with proceeds benefiting the town's Human Services Department programs.Cheshire Public Library