5 Things To Know In Clinton: Open Space Purchase Update, School HVAC Report, Blood Drive And More

CLINTON, CT — Clinton's Conservation Commission gets an update on buying open space on Killingworth Turnpike, school officials review a draft HVAC report, and Town Hall hosts a blood drive and a veterans coffee this week.

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

1. Conservation Commission Hears Open Space Land Purchase Update
When: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Rose Room, Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main St.
What to know: A joint land acquisition subcommittee meeting will cover an update on buying open space land at 0 Killingworth Turnpike (Map 28, Block 39, Lot 114) and future open space purchases, according to the agenda. Commissioners will also take up residential food composting, a textile recycling update with the Sustainability Committee, invasive species and the commission's 2025-26 annual report. Correspondence includes a funding request from the Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District.
More information here.

2. School Board Panel Reviews Draft HVAC Report
When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Superintendent's Conference Room, Administrative Offices, 137B Glenwood Road
What to know: The Board of Education's Buildings & Grounds Subcommittee will review a draft HVAC evaluation report and the district's current capital planning document, and discuss 2027-28 capital planning, according to the special meeting agenda. The subcommittee develops the school capital expenditure plan and presents it to town officials.
More information here.

3. Red Cross Blood Drive At Town Hall
When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Town Hall Green Room, 54 E. Main St.
What to know: The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Town Hall, according to the town calendar. Call 800-733-2767 for an appointment.
More information here.

4. Veterans Coffee & Connections
When: Thursday, Oct. 15, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Town Hall Green Room, 54 E. Main St.
What to know: Clinton veterans are invited to the town's Veterans Coffee & Connections gathering at Town Hall, according to the town calendar.
More information here.

5. Town Hall Closed For Columbus Day
When: Monday, Oct. 12
Where: Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main St.
What to know: Town Hall is closed Monday for Columbus Day, according to the town calendar. Offices reopen Tuesday.
More information here.