5 Things To Know In East Hampton & Portland: Pursuit Policy, Charter Hearing, Water-Sewer Rates

PORTLAND, CT — The East Hampton Town Council reviews the police department's pursuit policy and amendments to the Right to Farm ordinance Tuesday, and Portland's Charter Revision Commission holds its first public hearing Thursday.

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

1. East Hampton Council Weighs Pursuit Policy, Right To Farm Changes
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m.
Where: East Hampton Town Hall
What to know: The Town Council's revised agenda includes review of Police Department General Order 3.6, the pursuit policy; discussion of amendments to the Right to Farm ordinance and setting a public hearing; continued work on a WPCA ordinance revision; a Byrne Justice Assistance Grant application; and America 250 proclamations, according to the agenda.
More information here.

2. Portland Charter Revision Commission's First Public Hearing
When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.
Where: Multipurpose Room, Portland Senior Center, 7 Waverly Ave.
What to know: The Charter Revision Commission holds its first public hearing, before starting substantive work, to take oral and written comments on changes to the town charter, according to the legal notice.
More information here.

3. Portland Water And Sewer Commission Takes Up New Rates
When: Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
Where: Second floor, Buck Foreman Community Center, 265 Main St.
What to know: The Water and Sewer Commission's agenda includes proposed new water and sewer rates, a rate software presentation, the sewer plant UV system and updates on the High Street project, a new well and lead and copper rule improvements.
More information here.

4. Portland EDC, Brownstone Committee Meet On Brainerd Place, Brownfield
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Mary Flood Room, Portland Library, 20 Freestone Ave.
What to know: The Economic Development Commission's special joint meeting with the Brownstone Area Steering Committee includes updates on Brainerd Place, the Brownstone Avenue brownfield and the regional housing needs assessment, and a fourth-quarter business award for Candles by Kay, according to the agenda.
More information here.

5. East Hampton Fire Commission, Conservation-Lake Commission Meet
When: Fire: Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.; Conservation-Lake: Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.
Where: East Hampton Town Hall
What to know: The Board of Fire Commissioners meets Monday and the Conservation-Lake Commission Thursday, according to the town calendar. The Commission on Aging and Arts and Culture Commission also meet Thursday.
More information here.