5 Things To Know In Bridgeport: Early Voting Begins, Council Takes Up E-Bike Ban & More

BRIDGEPORT, CT — Early voting and same-day registration begin Monday at the Margaret E. Morton Government Center, the City Council takes up a resolution to ban electric bikes in the city, and the Bridgeport History Center hosts its Open Haunted House on Saturday.

Here are five things to know about life around Bridgeport this week:

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1. Early Voting And Same-Day Registration Begin
When: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1
Where: Margaret E. Morton Government Center, 999 Broad St.
What to know: Early voting and same-day registration for the Nov. 3 election start Monday at the Margaret E. Morton Government Center, according to the city.
More information here.

2. City Council Takes Up E-Bike Ban
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.
Where: City Council Chambers, City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace
What to know: The City Council's agenda lists a resolution to ban electric bikes in Bridgeport, according to the agenda posted on the city's Legistar site. New items to be referred to committees include a power purchase and license agreement with CEFIA Solar Services for a solar project at Curiale School and a proposed settlement of a lawsuit against the city. The meeting is streamed on YouTube.
More information here.

3. Bridgeport History Center's Open Haunted House
When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Bridgeport History Center, Burroughs-Saden Main Library, 925 Broad St.
What to know: The library's second annual Open Haunted House explores Bridgeport's haunted history with activities, crafts, games, prizes and a raffle for a Halloween basket, according to the Bridgeport Public Library. At noon, paranormal historian and author Michael J. Bielawa gives a presentation and short walking tour about the 'Men in Black'; his books, including "Wicked Bridgeport," will be for sale.
More information here.

4. Council Committee On Economic Development Meets
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m.
Where: City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace
What to know: The council's Economic and Community Development and Environment Committee meets Wednesday, according to the city calendar. Items the council referred to the committee Oct. 5 include leases at Post Office Square, 1136-1160 Main St., and a land development agreement for 157 and 171 Golden Hill St. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 15.
More information here.

5. New Election Day Polling Places In Four Districts
When: Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Cesar Batalla School, 606 Howard Ave.; Roosevelt School, 680 Park Ave.; Discovery Interdistrict Magnet School, 4510 Park Ave.
What to know: Voters in four districts have new Election Day polling places, according to the city: District 127-03 votes at Discovery Interdistrict Magnet School (temporary), Districts 130-01 and 130-02 at Cesar Batalla School, and District 130-04 at Roosevelt School. During early voting, all voters use the Margaret E. Morton Government Center.
More information here.