Thompson wetlands panel approves two projects with limits

Thompson wetlands panel approves two projects with limits

Thompson’s Inland Wetlands Commission unanimously approved two applications on October 13, according to town minutes that remain marked unapproved. At 700 Riverside Drive, IWA26041 permits tailrace backfilling, concrete demolition and minor grading; it does not approve paving. At 241 County Home Road, IWA26042 permits a 90-foot culvert replacement with low/no-flow work conditions, no start when storms are forecast within three days, and an inspection after riprap installation. These are wetlands-permit decisions, not evidence that construction is complete or that other required approvals have been obtained.

Source 1: Thompson Inland Wetlands Commission Minutes — October 13, 2026Source 2: Thompson Inland Wetlands Commission Agenda — October 13, 2026Source 3: Official-linked recording — Thompson Inland Wetlands Commission, October 13, 2026

Brooklyn leaf pickup begins Nov. 5

Brooklyn says 2026 leaf pickup begins Thursday, Nov. 5. Leaves must be loose and curbside; the Town says not to use bags and warns that branches, trash, rocks, grass, and other foreign material will be left for the homeowner. The notice says only one load per house will be collected. Residents may take leaves to the Transfer Station free on open days.

Town of Brooklyn News Flash

Brooklyn Transfer Station returns to winter hours Nov. 4

Brooklyn posted Oct. 20 that the Transfer Station will return to winter hours on Wednesday, Nov. 4, after daylight-saving time ends Nov. 1. The posted schedule is Wednesday and Friday, 10 AM–4 PM, and Saturday, 8 AM–4 PM. Residents planning leaf disposal should check the Town page for later changes. Holiday exceptions are not stated in the notice.

Town of Brooklyn News Flash

Eastford bridge work is scheduled for April 2027

Eastford’s First Selectman reports that changes in CTDOT reimbursement procedures and town contracts mean participating towns must finance project stages before seeking reimbursement. The town has advertised for a financial advisor and is exploring a line of credit to protect cash flow. Construction of the Ashford Road bridge over Bigelow Brook is currently scheduled to begin April 1, 2027, with detours to be posted later. The Old Colony Road bridge is expected about a year afterward, but the financing approach and schedule may change.

Eastford Communicator — From the First Selectman

Eastford library reports 12 long-term-loan laptops

The Eastford Public Library reports receiving 12 Dell Pro 16 laptops through the CT State Library/DEEP Laptop ConneCT program. The laptops are available for long-term checkout, up to five years, to qualifying residents. The source does not spell out qualification rules or current availability. Readers should call the library at (860) 974-0125 for eligibility and checkout information.

Eastford Communicator — What’s Going on at the Eastford Public Library?

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Farmers Market

Brooklyn Commons Shopping Center

Brooklyn Commons Shopping Center, Brooklyn, CT 06234

Wednesdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM · June 17, 2026–October 28, 2026

SNAP/EBT and S/FMNP. Verification note: Fresh organizer page still displayed 2025; the Connecticut 2026 registry controls.

Connecticut Department of Agriculture — 2026 Farmers Markets registry

Killingly/Danielson

Danielson Farmers Market

Killingly Public Library

25 Westcott Road, Danielson, CT 06239

Saturdays from 9:00 AM; confirm closing time—the 2026 state PDF prints 12:00 AM. · May 2, 2026–November 14, 2026, per the current CT agriculture registry

SNAP/EBT and S/FMNP explicitly listed; no matching benefit verified. Verification note: The state registry’s closing-time entry is 12:00 AM, not a verified noon closing. Confirm hours with the organizer before traveling.

Source 1: Connecticut Department of Agriculture — 2026 Farmers Markets registrySource 2: Killingly Public Library calendar and official location

Plainfield/Moosup

Plainfield Farmers Market

Plainfield Early Childhood Center

Plainfield Early Childhood Center, Plainfield, CT

Tuesdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM · June 16, 2026–October 27, 2026

SNAP/EBT and S/FMNP explicitly listed; no matching benefit verified. Verification note: State PDF extraction clips the address after 651; the official place-name/town fallback is used rather than an invented street address.

Connecticut Department of Agriculture — 2026 Farmers Markets registry

Putnam

Putnam Saturday Farmers Market

Putnam Riverview Marketplace Pavilion

18 Kennedy Drive, Putnam, CT 06260

State registry lists Saturdays, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM; confirm current operation before traveling. · CT DOAG lists June 6–October 31, 2026; current municipal page says 2027 dates to be announced.

SNAP/EBT and S/FMNP per the CT 2026 registry. Verification note: State registry and fresh municipal page disagree about current-season operation.

Source 1: Connecticut Department of Agriculture — 2026 Farmers Markets registrySource 2: Putnam Saturday Farmers Market official page

Autumn produce tip: apples and winter squash

UConn Extension highlights apples, butternut squash, maple syrup and cranberries as fall ingredients and links seasonal recipes.

Choose an apple or squash recipe from the linked UConn Extension page and follow its published ingredient list and method.

Allergens: Check the chosen recipe for common allergens, including milk, wheat and tree nuts; ingredients vary by recipe.

UConn Extension — Fall Crunch Time!

Killingly/Danielson

Fall Leaf Pickup 2026

Killingly says fall leaf pickup runs Oct. 2–Dec. 18, 2026 and asks residents to call 860-779-5385 to schedule. The linked detail confirms the notice but does not expose additional eligibility or placement rules.

Call 860-779-5385 to schedule and confirm accepted materials and placement instructions.

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Pomfret

Pomfret Community Market appointments and TEEG supports

The October Senior Center newsletter says Pomfret Community Market appointments are available Tuesday and Thursday, 2–4 PM, and identifies TEEG resources including energy assistance, SNAP, Medicare CHOICES counseling, transit passes, and holiday-food applications.

Call TEEG at 860-923-3458 before visiting; appointments are required for the Pomfret market.

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Canterbury

Economic Development Commission vacancies

The Town’s EDC page states that four vacancies are open and says the commission meets on the fourth Tuesday at 7 PM in the Municipal Building.

Contact the Town/EDC for current vacancy and appointment instructions.

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Eastford

Part-time Transfer Station Attendant opening

Eastford posted a part-time Transfer Station Attendant opening Oct. 14. Listed work includes weekend, Wednesday, and per-diem coverage, outdoor work, lifting up to 50 pounds, and certification within six months; no pay rate or deadline is published.

Apply promptly by email and confirm whether the vacancy remains open and ask about pay.

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Thompson/North Grosvenordale

Building Committee: no October 14 actions; next meeting November 4

The Building Committee's official minutes say its Oct. 14 meeting never occurred because there was no quorum. That means the agenda's proposed invoice approvals, project updates and 2027 meeting dates were not adopted. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Nov. 4. Official Building Committee agenda: https://www.thompsonct.org/building-committee/agenda/building-committee-135

Read the official minutes and check the November 4 agenda before attending. No invoice approval is inferred from the October 14 agenda.

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Business Beat

No opening, closing, relocation, expansion, ownership-change or commercial-property item cleared verification for this refresh. No ranking or paid placement is presented as an independent recommendation.

Civic Briefing — October 12–18 official records

For the October 13 wetlands votes and their limits, see the Thompson Top Story above. The town’s published minutes remain marked unapproved. The Building Committee had no quorum on October 14, so its proposed invoice approvals were not adopted. See Community Corner for the November 4 follow-up. Records gap: Thompson’s October 15 Board of Finance agenda lists potential Library HVAC action, but the official minutes archive has no October 15 result. No vote, expenditure or referendum outcome is inferred. Official wetlands minutes: https://www.thompsonct.org/inland-wetlands-commission/minutes/inland-wetlands-commission-169 Official wetlands agenda: https://www.thompsonct.org/inland-wetlands-commission/agenda/inland-wetlands-commission-115 Official-linked recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwNz3v7OBrc Building Committee minutes: https://www.thompsonct.org/building-committee/minutes/building-committee-141 Building Committee agenda: https://www.thompsonct.org/building-committee/agenda/building-committee-135

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Hampton

Civic Briefing — upcoming online meeting

Hampton’s October 22 Board of Education Policy special meeting is listed for 6–7 PM on Zoom. The page does not show the access link; check the agenda. This is a schedule, not an adopted action, and is not assigned a physical map pin.

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Tuesday refresh — October 20, 2026

Remaining-week plans and the look-ahead through November 22 were checked for this refresh. Earlier October 19 draft items are marked as reverified reminders, not new events.