Newington Morning Brief, Nov. 3: Polls open today for state election

From Newington News

• Election Day is today in Newington Newington holds its State Election today, Nov. 3, with polls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at seven district locations, and same-day registration available at the Mortensen Community Center.Newington News

Happening Tue, Nov 3

• 10:15 a.m.: Fun Socials gathering meets Tuesday morning Newington's town calendar lists a Fun Socials gathering at 10:15 a.m. today for residents looking to mingle and chat.Town of Newington
• 10:30 a.m.: Healthier Tomorrow initiative session set today The town's Building a Healthier Tomorrow Initiative holds a session today at 10:30 a.m. in Newington, open to residents interested in wellness programming.Town of Newington
• 11:50 a.m.: Congregate lunch served at senior center today The Senior and Disabled Center at 120 Cedar Street serves its congregate lunch program today at 11:50 a.m.Town of Newington
• 1:00 p.m.: Telephone bingo set for this afternoon The town hosts a Telephone BINGO game today from 1 to 2 p.m. for residents who want to play by phone.Town of Newington
• 2:00 p.m.: Virtual author talk features Asha Frost today Newington hosts a virtual author talk with Asha Frost at 2 p.m. today on Indigenous teachings, ancestral connection and self-care; Newington Patch notes registration is required.Newington Public Library

Yesterday in Newington (Mon, Nov 2)

• Election voter guide profiles 2026 candidates Newington Patch published a guide to the 2026 state and federal elections, highlighting local candidates ahead of today's vote, written by staff reporter Brian McCready.Newington Patch

Coming up

• Wed, Nov 4, 9:30 a.m.: Tech help sessions offered Wednesday morning The Senior and Disabled Center offers one-on-one Tech Help sessions Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon for residents with device questions.Town of Newington
• Wed, Nov 4, 11:50 a.m.: Senior center serves lunch Wednesday The Senior and Disabled Center serves its congregate lunch program Wednesday at 11:50 a.m. at 120 Cedar Street.Town of Newington
• Wed, Nov 4, 12:30 p.m.: Walk With Me program meets Wednesday The Senior and Disabled Center's Walk With Me program meets Wednesday from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at 120 Cedar Street.Town of Newington
• Wed, Nov 4, 1:00 p.m.: Setback card game meets Wednesday afternoon Seniors gather for a game of Setback Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Senior and Disabled Center.Town of Newington
• Wed, Nov 4, 1:30 p.m.: Open painting studio offered Wednesday The Senior and Disabled Center opens its painting studio Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for residents to work on their own art.Town of Newington
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m.: Commission on Aging meets Wednesday night Newington's Commission on Aging and Disabled holds its regular meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar Street.Town of Newington
• Thu, Nov 5, 6:30 p.m.: Page Turners book club meets Thursday The library's Page Turners book discussion group meets Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for residents to talk about their latest read.Newington Public Library
• Fri, Nov 6, 10:00 a.m.: Seasonal pumpkins and gourds program set Friday The Senior and Disabled Center hosts a Pumpkins, Squash and Gourds program Friday at 10 a.m., a seasonal activity for older adults.Town of Newington
• Sat, Nov 7, 1:00 p.m.: Conrad Desjardins event set for Saturday Newington's town calendar lists a Conrad Desjardins event at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7.Town of Newington
• Sat, Nov 7: Clean Comedy Night returns Saturday Newington Patch's calendar lists Clean Comedy Night 2026 for Saturday, Nov. 7, in Newington.Newington Patch
• Sun, Nov 8, 10:00 a.m.: Friends of the library host craft fair Sunday The Friends of Lucy Robbins Wellles Library hold their craft fair Sunday starting at 10 a.m.Newington Public Library
• Sun, Nov 8: Mpower Youth Running Festival set for Sunday Newington Patch's calendar lists the Mpower Youth Running Festival on Sunday, Nov. 8, in Newington.Newington Patch
• Sun, Nov 8: Symphony orchestra performs Where Shadows Speak Sunday Newington Patch's calendar lists a Connecticut Symphony Orchestra performance, Where Shadows Speak, on Sunday, Nov. 8, in Newington.Newington Patch
• Mon, Nov 9, 10:00 a.m.: Guided tour of Medicare.gov offered Monday The Senior and Disabled Center offers a guided tour of Medicare.gov Monday at 10 a.m. for residents navigating coverage options.Town of Newington
• Mon, Nov 9, 1:30 p.m.: Boccia lessons offered Monday afternoon The Senior and Disabled Center teaches residents to play Boccia Monday from 1:30 to 3 p.m.Town of Newington
• Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 p.m.: Youth Adult Council meets Monday evening Newington's Youth Adult Council holds its regular meeting Monday at 6 p.m. at 200 Garfield Street.Town of Newington
• Mon, Nov 9, 7:00 p.m.: Library board meets Monday night The Library Board holds its regular meeting Monday at 7 p.m. at Lucy Robbins Wellles Library, 100 Garfield Street.Newington Public Library

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