5 Things to Know in Trumbull This Week

Looking for the most useful tidbits about life in Trumbull this week? From a big voter‑registration drive to leaf‑collecting plans, here’s what you need to know.

1. Voter registration session – Friday, Oct. 16
The town’s registrars will be at the Elections Office in Town Hall (5866 Main St.) from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m., running the last statewide registration day before the Nov. 3 election. If you missed the deadline before, you can still register on the same day as you vote during early voting or on Election Day. Questions? Call 203‑452‑5058 or 203‑452‑5059.

2. Early voting at the Trumbull Library
Mark your calendar: early voting runs Oct. 19 – Nov. 1, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (with extended hours 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Oct. 27 and Oct. 29). The library is at 33 Quality St. On Election Day, polls will be set up at several schools, including Daniels Farm and Booth Hill.

3. Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee meeting
The committee meets Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers (Town Hall). Architects and the construction manager will give updates, and the board will review invoices and make decisions on the project’s next steps.

4. Library Board elects officers
Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m., the Trumbull Library System Board of Trustees gathers at the library to choose its officers, discuss the poet‑laureate program, and hear reports from the director and treasurer.

5. Loose‑leaf pickup kicks off Nov. 4
Public Works plans to start a town‑wide loose‑leaf collection on Wednesday, Nov. 4. A daily progress map will be posted online, and residents can request bagged leaf pickup as often as needed while the program runs.

That’s the roundup for now. Stay tuned, and don’t forget to swing by the library or town hall if any of these items affect you.