BERLIN, CT — The Planning and Zoning Commission holds hearings Thursday on a new Belmere Crossing zoning district for 102 Meadow Lane and an expansion by Peterbilt Store CT on the Berlin Turnpike, and the Holiday Shop and Stroll comes to Griswold School on Saturday.
Here are five things to know about life around Berlin this week:
1. Hearing On New Belmere Crossing Zoning District
When: Thursday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.
Where: Town Council Chambers, Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road, and on Zoom
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission holds a public hearing on applications by 102 Meadow Lane LLC, represented by Justin LaFountain of Goman + York Property Advisors, according to the legal notice. They ask the commission to add a Belmere Crossing Planned Development District to the town's special use zones and to rezone 102 Meadow Lane from PI-2 to the new district. Application materials are available at the Planning and Zoning Department in Town Hall.
More information here.
2. Peterbilt Store Seeks Berlin Turnpike Expansion
When: Thursday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.
Where: Town Council Chambers, Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road, and on Zoom
What to know: At the same meeting, the commission holds a hearing on a special permit and site plan application from Jeffrey Arscott of Peterbilt Store CT LLC, according to the legal notice. The application covers an expansion of facilities associated with 206 Meadow Lane, with site improvements at 1726, 1762 and 1782 Berlin Turnpike in the BT-1 zone. Residents can take part in person or remotely.
More information here.
3. Holiday Shop And Stroll At Griswold School
When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Griswold Elementary School
What to know: The Holiday Shop and Stroll is set for Griswold School on Saturday, according to the Town Council's Nov. 10 agenda, which listed a waiver of about $1,117.80 in police fees for the event.
More information here.
4. Commission For The Aging Reviews Senior Center Updates
When: Monday, Nov. 16, 5 p.m.
Where: Berlin Senior Center, 33 Colonial Drive, and on Zoom
What to know: The Commission for the Aging hears the Senior Center director's report and a senior housing report, according to the agenda. Old business includes updates on bathroom work and sidewalk repairs. Commissioners are also set to give reports on senior issues and Senior Center assistance additions.
More information here.
5. Police Commission Meets
When: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m.
Where: John "Doc" McIntosh Conference Room (Room 113), Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road
What to know: The Police Commission holds its monthly meeting, according to the town calendar. No agenda had been posted by Thursday.
More information here.
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