Zoning Panel Weighs Data Center Rules

The Tolland Planning and Zoning Commission is weighing rules that could reshape the town's commercial skyline. The body meets Monday at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the sixth floor of Town Hall at 21 Tolland Green. The agenda lists discussions on data centers and the size limits for commercial buildings.

The commission will also hold a public hearing on a specific application. A resident at 17 Pilgrim Drive seeks a special permit for a storage structure. The proposed building measures 32 feet by 30 feet, which exceeds the size of the existing house on the property.

Officials are also reviewing a regional housing needs assessment survey. The commission will finalize the meeting schedule for 2027 during the session. No new agenda items were added to the published list.

The Town Council holds its regular hybrid meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. The session takes place in the Council Chambers and is available via Zoom. The town had not posted a specific agenda for this meeting as of Friday.

The Board of Education meets on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. The meeting occurs on Veterans Day in the Town Council Chambers and on Zoom. The board's 2026 calendar lists sessions for Nov. 11 and Nov. 18. A detailed agenda was not available as of Friday.

The Friends of Tolland Public Library is accepting bids for its annual Festival of Trees and More. Decorated trees, wreaths, and book baskets are displayed at the library on 21 Tolland Green. The bidding period runs through Saturday, Dec. 5, with bids closing at 3 p.m. Proceeds support the library's Friends group.

The Permanent Celebration Committee meets Thursday at 6 p.m. at Town Hall to plan the Torchlight Parade and Tree Lighting. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m. on the Tolland Green. The Tolland Fire Department will provide lighted trucks, holiday singing, and Santa. Organizations interested in marching may email tollandtorchlight40@gmail.com.