5 Things To Know In Chester, Essex & Deep River: Region 4 Visioning Session, 16 Units On Westbrook Road

CHESTER, CT — Region 4 holds the last community session in the first phase of its PreK-12 visioning work Tuesday, and Essex's wetlands commission continues a hearing on a 16-unit housing plan in Centerbrook.

Here are five things to know about life around Chester, Essex and Deep River this week:

1. Region 4 PreK-12 Visioning Community Session
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Cafeteria, John Winthrop Middle School
What to know: Region 4 holds the last session in the first phase of its work with education consulting firm DMG to develop a shared vision for PreK-12 schooling across Chester, Deep River and Essex, according to Deep River's first selectman. All community members are welcome; food and child care will be provided.
More information here.

2. Essex Wetlands Hearing On 16 Units At 63 Westbrook Road
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Conference Room A, Essex Town Hall, 29 West Ave.
What to know: The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission continues its public hearing on 63 Westbrook Road LLC's plan for four buildings with four one-bedroom units each in Centerbrook, with one building, a leaching system and utilities within 100 feet of wetlands, according to the second amended agenda.
More information here.

3. Chester P&Z Takes Up Self-Storage Plan At 59 Winthrop Road
When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.
Where: Community Room, Chester Town Hall, 203 Middlesex Ave.
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission's agenda includes a site plan application for proposed self-storage at 59 Winthrop Road and work on the Plan of Conservation and Development, according to the agenda.
More information here.

4. Chester Veterans Day Ceremony
When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.
Where: Chester
What to know: Chester's Veterans Day ceremony is on the town calendar. Town halls in all three towns are closed Wednesday.
More information here.

5. Chester Affordable Housing Committee Studies Cottage Clusters
When: Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
Where: Community Room, Chester Town Hall, 203 Middlesex Ave.
What to know: The Affordable Housing Committee's special meeting includes next steps on a state Department of Housing grant modification and research and recommendations on cottage cluster housing, according to the agenda. In Deep River, the Water Pollution Control Authority meets Monday at 6 p.m. on a sewer collection system condition assessment.
More information here.