5 Things In Enfield: School Vote, Housing Plans, Parade

ENFIELD, CT — A $511 million school construction proposal goes before Enfield voters Tuesday, while plans for senior apartments and a Veterans Day parade round out a busy week.

Here are five things to know for the week of Nov. 2–8:

1. School Construction And Charter Questions Go To Voters

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. The town’s explanation of the ballot questions describes a $511 million proposal for four new elementary schools and conversion of Eli Whitney Elementary into Eagle Academy. It authorizes up to $89 million in town borrowing; the town estimates about 83 percent state reimbursement. That reimbursement is an estimate. A separate question asks voters to approve charter revisions that would take effect Dec. 4. Check the town’s election information for voting details.

2. Former School’s Senior Apartment Plan Returns

The Planning and Zoning Commission’s Thursday, Nov. 5, agenda includes NHR LLC’s plan to convert the former school at 5 Taylor Road into apartments for people 55 and older. Other items include a dealership showroom relocation involving Enfield Street and Warriner Avenue, and a mulching operation at 130 Shaker Road. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Town Hall’s Council Chambers, 820 Enfield St. Meeting agendas and application materials are available through the town’s meeting portal.

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3. Council Meetings Fall On Election Eve

The town calendar lists a special Town Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. and a regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at Town Hall. Residents can check the regular meeting listing and special meeting listing before attending.

4. Committee Reviews Facade Loans And Northgate Plans

The Tax Increment Financing Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Town Hall’s Scitico Room. Its agenda includes facade loan applications, the Northgate district development and master plan, and priority projects. The Economic Development Commission is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. See the town’s agendas for meeting materials.

5. Veterans Day Parade Brings Route 5 Closures

Enfield’s Veterans Day parade is Sunday, Nov. 8. Route 5 closures begin at noon, according to Patch’s coverage of the parade and traffic restrictions. The day also includes a free Purple Heart lecture. Drivers should plan around the parade route.

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