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Monday, October 26, 2026

Brooklyn offices are scheduled to move November 16

Brooklyn's Town office move, Hampton's South Bigelow Road paving, a Canterbury bridge bid, Plainfield's adopted ordinance actions, Thompson's November 2 sewer-bill deadline, plus Halloween events, the season's last markets and civic notices.

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Brooklyn offices are scheduled to move November 16

Brooklyn says its First Selectman, Town Administrator, and First Selectman’s Administrative Assistant offices are scheduled to move to the Clifford B. Green Building on November 16. The same October 22 Town notice says new Town Administrator Elaine Sistare is expected next month. It describes minor Community Center renovations for Parks & Recreation space and Senior Center renovation planning moving toward bidding, but it does not publish a construction start, cost, award, or completion date. Residents should keep using current Town locations until the move takes effect.

Town of Brooklyn — First Selectman’s Monthly Message

Hampton flags South Bigelow Road paving for early November

Hampton’s current Town notice says South Bigelow Road paving is scheduled to resume in the first week of November. The Town advises travelers to use alternate routes while work is underway. October 5 Board of Selectmen minutes also record that additional funding for South Bigelow Road paving was approved at referendum. No day-by-day schedule, detour route, or completion date was published in the current notice.

Source 1: Town of Hampton — HomeSource 2: Hampton Board of Selectmen — October 5 minutes

Canterbury seeks bids for a Woodchuck Hill Road bridge replacement

Canterbury has issued a bid solicitation to replace Bridge No. 04600 on Woodchuck Hill Road over Little River. The legal notice sets a November 19, 11:00 AM deadline for sealed bids and says bids will be publicly opened at Town Hall at that time. It identifies the state/federal project numbers and bidder-qualification requirements. The notice does not yet name an awardee, construction start, road closure, cost, or traffic plan.

Town of Canterbury legal notice — Woodchuck Hill Road bridge replacement

Plainfield records two ordinance actions adopted October 14

Plainfield’s October 15 notice says its October 14 Special Town Meeting adopted two ordinance actions. The Town says Ordinance No. 120, concerning obstruction of sidewalks and highway right-of-way, was repealed, and Ordinance No. 134, concerning building permits, was modified. This is an adopted action, not a proposal. The notice says copies are available for public inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office; it does not reproduce the full text.

Town of Plainfield — Ordinance-passage notice

Thompson sewer-bill recipients have a November 2 deadline

Thompson says the first Water Pollution Control Authority operation-and-maintenance installment is timely if paid in person or postmarked by Monday, November 2. The notice applies to properties that receive a sewer bill or are on the Town sewer line. It says interest begins November 3 at 3%, then 1.5% monthly until paid. The notice does not give account-specific balances, so residents should use their own bill or the Tax Collector for details.

Town of Thompson — WPCA tax/fee notice

Business Beat

Reported planned Staples closure in Killingly

The Stamford Advocate reported October 22 that window signs at the Staples in Killingly Commons said the store is scheduled to close December 11. The report says Staples officials did not respond to the reporter’s requests for comment that week. This is a reported future closure based on observed signs, not confirmation that the store has already closed. [35]

Woodstock: storage addition and a conditional land-use record

Woodstock’s Economic Development Commission minutes say Linemaster had started a storage addition. Separate Planning and Zoning minutes record unanimous, conditional approval of Scranton Village LLC’s change-of-use application at 292 Route 169; those minutes were posted as unapproved. Neither record establishes a public opening, tenant, completion date, or new operation. [36] [37]

No other business opening, closure, relocation, expansion, ownership change, or operating-property change met the fresh-source standard for this issue.

  1. [35] Stamford Advocate — Staples to close northeast Connecticut store in December
  2. [36] Woodstock Economic Development Commission — October 6 minutes
  3. [37] Woodstock Planning & Zoning Commission — October 1 minutes

Civic Briefing

The Pomfret decision below is from the prior week. Hampton and Thompson items are explicitly older published records, not decisions made last week.

Pomfret approved a Community Center HVAC recommendations study

Pomfret’s October 20 Board of Selectmen special-meeting minutes record unanimous approval of a $1,464 Windham County Sheet Metal proposal to develop heating/cooling improvement recommendations for the Community Center. The minutes say SustainableCT grant funding covers the study. This is a planning/recommendations step, not approval of construction or a completed upgrade. [38]

Hampton minutes record referendum results

Hampton’s October 5 Board of Selectmen minutes state that all referendum questions were approved, including the Hampton Elementary School budget, additional South Bigelow Road paving funds, and additional DPW employee funding. The opened minutes do not provide vote totals, individual appropriation amounts, or timelines. [39]

Thompson transfer-station fee vote is recorded, but details remain incomplete

Thompson’s October 6 Board of Selectmen minutes record a 2–1 motion to accept transfer-station fee increases. The posted minutes do not give the fee amounts, effective date, or implementation instructions, and they are marked unapproved. Readers should wait for a published fee schedule or approved minutes before relying on a dollar amount. [44]

Plainfield’s ordinance actions were adopted

See Top Stories for the October 14 adopted ordinance actions; this briefing does not repeat their full treatment. [4]

  1. [4] Town of Plainfield — Ordinance-passage notice
  2. [38] Town of Pomfret — Board of Selectmen Special Meeting Minutes
  3. [39] Hampton Board of Selectmen — October 5 minutes
  4. [44] Town of Thompson — Board of Selectmen minutes, October 6

Local Spotlight

Hay Burr Inn’s November giving campaign — Organic editorial selection

Hay Burr Inn Equine Rescue & Sanctuary’s current “Thanks Giving For Hay Burr In” campaign runs Nov. 1–30 at 169 Black Hill Road, Plainfield. The official page gives residents a concrete way to help through requested supplies, financial gifts, and volunteer-oriented actions; use its current list before buying or dropping off anything. Disclosure: unpaid editorial selection; no paid placement was arranged for this issue. [40]

  1. [40] Hay Burr Inn — Thanks Giving For Hay Burr In

Upcoming events (32)

Tuesday6:00 p.m.Eastford

Grim Reader’s Book Club

Eastford Public Library, 179 Eastford Road, Eastford, CT 06242

Discussion of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary and Cujo.

Registration requested for library programs; price and age not published. Address: 179 Eastford Road, Eastford, CT 06242

Learning & workshopsEastford Public Library — Programs & Events
Tuesday5:30–7:30 p.m.Plainfield

Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Wheeler High School

Plainfield High School, 105 Putnam Road, Central Village, CT 06332

Home varsity volleyball match listed on the official athletics calendar.

Spectator policy and admission not published. Address: 105 Putnam Road, Central Village, CT 06332

Outdoors & sportsPlainfield High School — Athletics calendars
Tuesday5:30–7:00 p.m.North Grosvenordale

Make a Felted Fox with Pop Up Art School

Bob LaChance Meeting Room, Thompson Public Library, 934 Riverside Dr, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255-1701

Needle-felting basics and a merino-wool fox project. Space shown in the source can change.

Free; registration requested; ages 18+. Address: 934 Riverside Dr, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255-1701

Arts & cultureThompson Public Library — Make a Felted Fox
TuesdayDusk–9:30 p.m. nightly through November 1Pomfret

Carter Family Farm Halloween Display

Carter Family Farm, 173 Babbitt Hill Road, Pomfret Center, CT

Current WINY listing says the display runs nightly through Nov. 1.

Free admission; age, parking and weather details not published. Address: 173 Babbitt Hill Road, Pomfret Center, CT

FamilyWINY — Rockin’ Scroll
Wednesday11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.North Grosvenordale

Book Bling & Bites

Children’s Program Room, Thompson Public Library, 934 Riverside Dr, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255-1701

Early-dismissal book-bedazzling activity with snacks.

Drop in; grades 5+; no registration. Price not published. Address: 934 Riverside Dr, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255-1701

FamilyThompson Public Library — Book Bling & Bites
Wednesday6:00 p.m.Eastford

A Paranormal Author Event with the Radikals

Eastford Public Library, 179 Eastford Road, Eastford, CT 06242

Paranormal author event on the municipal library’s October schedule.

Registration requested for library programs; price and age not published. Address: 179 Eastford Road, Eastford, CT 06242

Learning & workshopsEastford Public Library — Programs & Events
Wednesday6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.Danielson (Killingly)

Discovering Connecticut’s Cryptids

Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road, Danielson, CT 06239

Patrick Scalisi and Valerie Ruby-Omen present folklore, storytelling and questions.

All ages; price and registration not stated. Address: 25 Westcott Road, Danielson, CT 06239

Learning & workshopsKillingly Public Library — Discovering Connecticut’s Cryptids
Thursday6:30 p.m.Eastford

Spooky Trivia Night with Jeremy Barlow

Eastford Public Library, 179 Eastford Road, Eastford, CT 06242

Spooky trivia night on the library’s current October schedule.

Registration requested for library programs; price and age not published. Address: 179 Eastford Road, Eastford, CT 06242

Learning & workshopsEastford Public Library — Programs & Events
Friday5:00–7:00 p.m.Woodstock

Trick or Treat at Roseland Cottage

Roseland Cottage, 556 Route 169, Woodstock, CT 06281

Halloween trick-or-treat event listed by the Chamber and the Town; the property operator supplies the address.

Cost, registration and event-specific age/accessibility guidance not published; confirm with the organizer. Address: 556 Route 169, Woodstock, CT 06281

FamilyNortheastern Connecticut Chamber — Trick or Treat at Roseland CottageTown of Woodstock — Official Town EventsHistoric New England — Roseland Cottage
Friday6:00–8:30 p.m.Plainfield

Boys Varsity Football vs. Windham High School

Plainfield High School, 105 Putnam Road, Central Village, CT 06332

Home varsity football game listed on the official athletics calendar.

Spectator policy and admission not published. Address: 105 Putnam Road, Central Village, CT 06332

Outdoors & sportsPlainfield High School — Athletics calendars
Friday6:00–8:00 p.m.Plainfield

Fri-YAY! Recreation Night Halloween Party

Plainfield Recreation and Senior Center Building — Recreation Craft Room, 482 Norwich Road, Plainfield, CT 06374

Costume-friendly dance party, games and crafts.

$5 resident / $7 nonresident; grades K–6 drop-off. Confirm registration availability. Address: 482 Norwich Road, Plainfield, CT 06374

FamilyPlainfield Recreation — Fri-YAY! Recreation Night
Saturday11:00 a.m.Hampton

Pumpkin Carving Extravaganza

Town Hall Pavilion, 164 Main Street, Hampton, CT 06247

Pumpkins and carving supplies are provided; rain location is Community Center lower level.

All ages; no drop-offs; parent/guardian stays. Register by email. Cost not published. Address: 164 Main Street, Hampton, CT 06247

FamilyHampton Recreation Commission — Pumpkin Carving Extravaganza flyer
Saturday5:00–7:00 p.m.Hampton

Halloween Witch on Main

Hampton Community Center, 179 Main Street, Hampton, CT 06247

Fortunes, fun, treats, mystical pennies, predictions and goodie bags.

Children’s activity; cost, registration and age limit not published. Address: 179 Main Street, Hampton, CT 06247

FamilyHampton Recreation Commission — Halloween Witch on Main flyer
Saturday5:00–7:30 p.m.Canterbury

Trunk or Treat

Canterbury Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Drive, Canterbury, CT 06331

Town-sponsored trunk-or-treat with decorated-trunk prizes and candy donations.

Family event; adult supervision required; rain or shine. Cost not published. Address: 1 Municipal Drive, Canterbury, CT 06331

FamilyTown of Canterbury — Trunk or Treat
Saturday5:30–7:30 p.m.Eastford

Haunted Library

Eastford Public Library, 179 Eastford Road, Eastford, CT 06242

Family Halloween program on the library’s current schedule.

For families; registration requested for library programs. Price not published. Address: 179 Eastford Road, Eastford, CT 06242

FamilyEastford Public Library — Programs & Events
Saturday6:00–7:00 p.m.Hampton

Trick or Treat

Fletcher Memorial Library Porch, 257 Main Street, Hampton, CT 06247

Halloween activity listed on the official library calendar.

Cost, registration and age guidance not published. Address: 257 Main Street, Hampton, CT 06247

FamilyFletcher Memorial Library — October 2026 calendarPDF(opens a PDF)
Saturday6:30–7:30 p.m.Eastford

Trunk-or-Treat

Eastford Elementary School and Town Office Building parking lot, 16 Westford Road, Eastford, CT 06242

Eastford Recreation Commission’s Halloween event.

For children and families; trunk decorators must register. Fee not published. Address: 16 Westford Road, Eastford, CT 06242

FamilyEastford Recreation Commission — Trunk-or-Treat
Wednesday7:30–9:00 p.m. (business meeting 7:00 p.m.)Canterbury

From Liberty to Legacy: American Ideals in 1776 and Hamilton

Canterbury Town Hall, 1 Municipal Drive, Canterbury, CT 06331

Michael Langlois explores American ideals through the musicals 1776 and Hamilton.

Free and open to the public; program begins at 7:30 PM after the 7:00 PM business meeting. Age and registration guidance not published. Address: 1 Municipal Drive, Canterbury, CT 06331

Arts & cultureCanterbury Historical Society — From Liberty to LegacyCanterbury Historical Society — direct public event record
Thursday10:00–11:00 a.m.Eastford

Fall Prevention in our Quiet Corner

Eastford Town Office Building, lower level, 16 Westford Road, Eastford, CT 06242

Day Kimball Health at Home presentation about reducing fall risk and staying independent.

Free; registration requested because space is limited. Address: 16 Westford Road, Eastford, CT 06242

Learning & workshopsTown of Eastford — Fall Prevention Program
Friday9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Plainfield

Ready, Set, Rec! Conference Day Kids Club

Plainfield Recreation and Senior Center Building — Recreation Craft Room, 482 Norwich Road, Plainfield, CT 06374

Conference-day program with games, crafts, sports and STEAM challenges.

$25 resident / $30 nonresident; grades K–6. Confirm registration availability. Address: 482 Norwich Road, Plainfield, CT 06374

FamilyPlainfield Recreation — Ready, Set, Rec!
Saturday8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Pomfret

Pomfret School Admissions Open House

Pomfret School, 398 Pomfret Street, Pomfret, CT 06258

Campus tours and opportunities to meet admissions staff, students, faculty and administrators.

Advanced registration required; for prospective families; cost not published. Address: 398 Pomfret Street, Pomfret, CT 06258

Learning & workshopsPomfret School — Admissions Upcoming Events
Saturday9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.Canterbury

Christmas Craft Sale & Basket Raffle

Canterbury Town Hall Community Room, 1 Municipal Drive, Canterbury, CT 06331

Canterbury Historical Society seasonal craft sale and basket raffle.

Shopper admission not published; vendor tables are $20 and limited. Address: 1 Municipal Drive, Canterbury, CT 06331

Arts & cultureCanterbury Historical Society — Christmas Craft Sale & Basket Raffle
Saturday6:30 p.m.Putnam

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock — Movie Viewing & Meet & Greet

The Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front Street, Putnam, CT 06260

Robin Curtis and Vaj Potenza Q&A precedes the film, followed by photo/autograph opportunity.

$18 including fees; ticket purchase and seat selection required. Age restriction not published. Address: 30 Front Street, Putnam, CT 06260

Arts & cultureThe Bradley Playhouse / OvationTix — Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
Saturday7:30 p.m. (doors 6:30 p.m.)Woodstock

Taylor • Simon • King

Loos Center for the Arts at The Woodstock Academy, 150 Route 169, Woodstock, CT 06281

Multimedia tribute to James Taylor, Carly Simon and Carole King.

$41–$61; ages 4+; atmospheric haze. Venue posts ticket-holder parking details. Address: 150 Route 169, Woodstock, CT 06281

Arts & cultureLoos Center for the Arts — Taylor • Simon • King
Saturday7:00–9:00 p.m.Pomfret

Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters

The Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret, CT 06259

Live performance by Amy Gallatin and Stillwaters.

$20; ticket/reservation method and age guidance not published. Address: 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret, CT 06259

Arts & cultureThe Vanilla Bean Cafe — Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters
SundayKids’ run 9:30 a.m.; 3K 9:45 a.m.; 5K 10:00 a.m.Thompson

Centreville Bank Thompson Turkey Trot

West Thompson Dam Recreation Area — Overlook Shelter

5K trail race, 3K walk and kids’ run supporting trails, parks, recreation and TEEG. Verify online-registration closing language with Recreation.

5K/3K $25 before Oct. 27, $30 day-of cash/check; kids’ run free. Children under 12 need an adult. Kids’ run is for ages 12 and under; parent participation is suggested under age 5. Check-in starts 8:30 AM; confirm registration-closing wording with Recreation. Address: West Thompson Dam Recreation Area — Overlook Shelter, Thompson, CT

Outdoors & sportsThompson Recreation — Centreville Bank Turkey Trot
Wednesday9:00 a.m.Brooklyn

Veterans Day Breakfast

Brooklyn Middle School Gym, 119 Gorman Road, Brooklyn, CT 06234

Breakfast, food, music and fellowship hosted by Brooklyn Middle School and the Town.

For Brooklyn veterans; RSVP requested by Nov. 9. Cost and guest access not stated. Address: 119 Gorman Road, Brooklyn, CT 06234

Civic & servicesTown of Brooklyn / Brooklyn Middle School — Veterans Day Breakfast invitation
Thursday6:00–7:30 p.m.North Grosvenordale

Art Show Reception for Laura Moorehead

Bob LaChance Meeting Room, Thompson Public Library, 934 Riverside Dr, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255-1701

Reception for Laura Moorehead’s Art at the Library show; Friends of the library provide light refreshments.

No registration required; price and age guidance not published. Address: 934 Riverside Dr, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255-1701

Arts & cultureThompson Public Library — Art Show Reception for Laura Moorehead
Friday7:00–8:30 p.m.Pomfret

Sing: Quiet Corner Song Swap

The Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret, CT 06259

Participatory sing-along with lyrics available for most songs.

Free; registration and age guidance not published. Address: 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret, CT 06259

Arts & cultureThe Vanilla Bean Cafe — Sing: Quiet Corner Song Swap
Saturday7:30 p.m. (doors 6:30 p.m.)Woodstock

Bruce In The USA

Loos Center for the Arts at The Woodstock Academy, 150 Route 169, Woodstock, CT 06281

Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band tribute led by Matt Ryan.

$41–$61; ages 4+; atmospheric haze. Venue posts ticket-holder parking details. Address: 150 Route 169, Woodstock, CT 06281

Arts & cultureLoos Center for the Arts — Bruce In The USA
Saturday7:30 p.m.Putnam

Scott Higgins Comedy All Stars — November

The Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front Street, Putnam, CT 06260

Ace Aceto hosts Tyler Hittner, James Dorsey, Chris Zito and Darren Rivera.

$32 including fees; ticket purchase and seat selection required. Ticket page does not publish an age restriction. Address: 30 Front Street, Putnam, CT 06260

Arts & cultureThe Bradley Playhouse / OvationTix — Scott Higgins Comedy All Stars
Saturday1:30–2:30 p.m.Danielson (Killingly)

Dirty Blue Shirts

Killingly Historical Center, 196 Main Street, Danielson, CT 06239

Killingly Historical & Genealogical Society’s listed upcoming presentation.

Cost, registration, audience and program description not published. Address: 196 Main Street, Danielson, CT 06239

Arts & cultureKillingly Historical & Genealogical Society
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Farmers markets

Seasonal recipe

Annika’s Warm Apple Crisp

A seasonal apple dessert, adapted from Kids With Food Allergies / AAFA. Recipe created by Mark Hugon.

  • 4–5 apples, cored and sliced
  • 1/3 cup sugar for the apples
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon margarine, melted, for the apples
  • 3/4 cup sugar for the topping
  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1/3 cup margarine for the topping

Heat the oven to 375°F. In a 2½-quart casserole, combine the apples with 1/3 cup sugar, cinnamon and melted margarine. Separately mix 3/4 cup sugar and oat flour, work in 1/3 cup margarine to form crumbs, and spread over the apples. Bake for 45 minutes. The source advises against substituting shortening.

Allergens: Margarine may contain milk or soy; check all ingredient labels. Use certified gluten-free oat flour if needed to avoid gluten cross-contact. Do not assume any product or substitution is allergen-free.

Kids With Food Allergies / AAFA — Annika’s Warm Apple Crisp

Community corner

Plainfield/Moosup

Early voting continues through November 1

The Town warning lists extended 8:00 AM–8:00 PM early-voting hours on Oct. 27 and Oct. 29 at Plainfield Town Hall, with the remaining schedule and Election Day locations on the notice.

Use the official warning and Town election page to verify your registration, district, and date-specific hours.

Source

Brooklyn

Leaf collection begins November 5

Brooklyn says leaves must be loose and curbside, with no bags, branches, grass, trash, rocks, or other foreign material; it says one load per house will be collected.

Set out a clean loose leaf pile and check the Town notice for current guidance.

Source

Plainfield

Hay Burr Inn November giving campaign

Hay Burr Inn’s official campaign runs Nov. 1–30 and lists requested supply, donation, and volunteer-oriented actions at its Plainfield sanctuary.

Review the organizer’s current requested-items list before donating or dropping off supplies.

Source

Joke & trivia

Joke of the week

Why did the pumpkin bring a map to the Quiet Corner? It heard every turn was a gourd-geous detour.

Trivia

What was Plainfield called when it was incorporated in 1699?

Before you go: Before traveling, confirm event, market, menu, and performance schedules directly with the organizer or venue; times, availability, and access details can change.

Towns in this issue

BrooklynHamptonCanterburyPlainfieldThompsonEastfordPomfretWoodstockPutnamKillingly

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