5 Things To Know In East Haven: $5.1M Capital Bond Hearing Date, Ferrara Gym Floor, Wicked Movie Night

EAST HAVEN, CT — The East Haven Town Council is set to schedule a public hearing Tuesday on $5,146,231 in bonds for the 2026-27 capital budget.

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

1. Council To Set Hearing On $5.1M Capital Bonds, Weigh Joining Development Authority
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Where: East Haven Community Center, 91 Taylor Ave.
What to know: The Town Council's agenda includes setting a public hearing date for an ordinance appropriating $5,146,231 and authorizing bonds for the 2026-27 capital budget, a resolution to join the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority, a resolution waiving competitive bidding to repair and refinish the Ferrara School gymnasium floor and a state Community Investment Fund application for phase 2 of the Overbrook Early Learning Center expansion, according to the agenda. Public comment is welcomed on the development authority item.
More information here.

2. Movie Night: 'Wicked: For Good'
When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 5 p.m.
Where: Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St.
What to know: Hagaman Memorial Library screens "Wicked: For Good" (2025, PG), according to the library's calendar. The library is closed Wednesday for Veterans Day.
More information here.

3. Nonprofit Fundraising Workshop
When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m.
Where: Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St.
What to know: Marketing professional Ken Engelman offers a fundraising playbook for community nonprofits, according to the library's calendar. On Monday at 3 p.m. the library hosts a Reader's Roundtable discussion of fall reads.
More information here.

4. Wetlands Commission, Economic Development Commission Meet
When: Wetlands: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.; EDC: Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.
Where: Wetlands: Senior Center, 91 Taylor Ave.; EDC: ETV, 230 Main St.
What to know: The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission meets Tuesday and the Economic Development Commission Thursday, according to the town calendar.
More information here.

5. Civil Service, Recreation Complex Commissions Meet; Town Hall Closed Wednesday
When: Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
Where: East Haven Town Hall, 250 Main St.
What to know: The Civil Service Commission and the Recreation and Athletic Complex Commission hold regular meetings Monday, according to the town's Agenda Center. Town Hall is closed Wednesday for Veterans Day.
More information here.