5 Things To Know In East Hampton & Portland: Charter Revision Hearing, Water Rates And More

EAST HAMPTON-PORTLAND, CT — Portland's selectmen hold a hearing on $50,000 for a new Charter Revision Commission, the Water and Sewer Commission discusses proposed rates and a new well, and early voting opens Monday in both towns.

Here are five things to know about life around East Hampton and Portland this week:

1. Hearing On $50,000 For Portland Charter Revision
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6:45 p.m. (also on Zoom)
Where: Mary Flood Room, Portland Library, 20 Freestone Ave.
What to know: The Board of Selectmen will take comments on a $50,000 supplemental appropriation from the general fund for a new seven-member Charter Revision Commission, according to the legal notice. State law requires charters to be reviewed at least every 10 years; the commission would report to the town clerk within 16 months of appointment and could hire a charter consultant.
More information here.

2. Portland Water And Sewer Commission Discusses New Rates
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.
Where: Buck Foreman Community Center, 2nd floor, 265 Main St., Portland
What to know: The Water and Sewer Commission will discuss proposed new water and sewer rates and hear updates on the High Street project, a new well, a sewer plant grant and loan, a water issue in the Paley Farm/Rockwood area and lead and copper rule improvements, according to the agenda.
More information here.

3. Early Voting Opens In Both Towns
When: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1; Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3
Where: East Hampton: Town Hall, Room 117, 1 Community Drive; Portland: Town Hall, 33 E. Main St.
What to know: East Hampton voters can vote early at Town Hall and Portland voters at Portland Town Hall, according to the state's list of early voting sites. State law sets early voting hours at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. hours on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29.
More information here.

4. East Hampton Finance Board Takes Up Year-End Transfers
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.
Where: East Hampton Town Hall, 1 Community Drive
What to know: The Board of Finance will take up end-of-year budget transfers for fiscal 2025-26 and discuss possible additional transfers, according to the agenda.
More information here.

5. East Hampton ZBA Hears Garage, Setback Requests
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Room 107, East Hampton Town Hall, 1 Community Drive
What to know: The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on a side setback variance for a 1,200-square-foot garage at 9 Daniel St. and a front setback variance to expand an accessory structure at 28 Old Chestnut Hill Road, according to the agenda. East Hampton is also taking written comments on its draft Plan of Conservation and Development through the end of October.
More information here.