Week Ahead in Farmington Politics: Meetings, Ballots, and a Few Good Hayrides 🗳️🌾
A relatively quiet docket locally still carries weight for voters. Here’s what matters in Farmington from Sunday, Sept. 28 through Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025—and a few regional events worth your attention.
Town Meetings & Local Party Business
- FHS Building Committee — Canceled (Wed, Oct. 1, 5:00–7:30 p.m.)
The town’s meeting list shows the FHS Building Committee session for Oct. 1 is canceled. This group oversees the new high-school/municipal complex; no public deliberation this week. Source: Town Meeting Calendar – Next 7 Days. - Conservation & Inland Wetlands Commission (Wed, Oct. 1, 7:00–9:00 p.m.)
The regular meeting is slated for Town Hall (Monteith Dr). Agendas posted cover wetlands protection and development reviews. Sources: Meeting listing and linked IWC agenda on that page. - Republican Town Committee (Wed, Oct. 1, 7:00 p.m.)
The Farmington RTC meets the first Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Farmington Community Center, 321 New Britain Ave., Unionville. Source: Farmington RTC – Upcoming Events.
Election Administration & Local Voter Outreach
- Absentee Ballots Available (Fri, Oct. 3)
The Town lists Oct. 3 as the first day absentee ballots are available for the Nov. 4 municipal election; application required before issuance. Source: 2025 Election Information and Absentee Voting. - Early mail/absentee voting assistance (Fri, Oct. 3, 8:30 a.m.)
The Farmington Democratic Town Committee calendar lists an 8:30 a.m. session at Town Hall to help voters navigate absentee/mail-ballot steps on day one. Source: FDTC Events/Calendar. - Fall Farm Festival (Sat, Oct. 4, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) and Concert & Food Trucks (Sat, Oct. 4, 5:00 p.m.)
Community events on the Staples House green appear on the FDTC calendar and often double as voter-outreach and candidate meet-and-greet opportunities. Source: FDTC Events/Calendar.
Statewide & Regional Civic Events Worth Watching
- Greenwich Republicans — Campaign Kickoff Picnic (Sun, Sept. 28, 1:00–4:00 p.m.)
Tickets and details at the host site. Source: Greenwich Republicans — Campaign Kickoff Picnic 2025. - LWV Greenwich — First Selectman & Selectman Debates (Mon, Sept. 29, 7:00–9:00 p.m.)
Selectman (7:00–7:45 p.m.): Rachel Khanna (D) & Lauren Rabin (R)
First Selectman (8:00–9:00 p.m.): Anthony Moor (D) & Fred Camillo (R)
Moderator: Anthony Presta. Audience questions via registration. Source: LWV Greenwich debate notice. Series details: LWV Greenwich 2025 Debate Series. - LWV Redding — Fall Kick-off (Tue, Sept. 30, 6:00–8:00 p.m.)
Tim Keyes on “Microplastics and Public Health,” at New Pond Farm. Source: LWV Redding event. - LWV Connecticut — “Power Hour: Protect Immigrants now!” (Thu, Oct. 2, 4:00–5:00 p.m., Zoom)
Call-in action with scripts; outreach to the Governor and legislative leaders ahead of a special session. Source: LWV CT Power Hour. - Goshen — First Selectperson Forum (Thu, Oct. 2, 7:00 p.m.)
Candidates Seth Breakell and Todd Carusillo, at Camp Coch; questions accepted in writing or via LWV Litchfield County. Source: LWV Litchfield County forum. - Fairfield — Voter Registration at the Farmers Market (Sun, Sept. 28; Sun, Oct. 5, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.)
LWV Fairfield staff a booth at Sherman Green. Source: LWV Fairfield registration booth. - West Hartford — “Stand up! Speak up!” Indivisible Rally (Sat, Oct. 4, 10:00–11:30 a.m.)
At CT Veterans Memorial, corner of South Main St. & Farmington Ave.; monthly democracy action just over the town line. Source: Mobilize event page.
What to Watch
- Wetlands reviews on Oct. 1 could shape development near sensitive areas; aquifer protections often appear on this docket.
- RTC on Oct. 1 provides visibility into local party priorities before ballots drop.
- Absentee ballots on Oct. 3 are the first concrete step into election season; if you need one, file the application first (Town link above).
- Outreach events (Oct. 4) blend community and civics—bring the kids for hayrides, stay for policy chats.
- Regional debates and forums offer policy contrasts and a model for how nonpartisan groups run useful public conversations.
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