HAMDEN, CT — Hamden's Planning and Zoning Commission reviews a proposed town easement for a Whitney Avenue property, the Zoning Board of Appeals hears a setback request and the Miller Memorial Library hosts a talk on witch trials in New England before Salem.
Here are five things to know about life around Hamden this week:
1. P&Z Reviews Easement For 3360 Whitney Ave.
When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. (hybrid)
Where: Legislative Council Chambers, Memorial Town Hall, 2372 Whitney Ave.
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a proposed easement for 3360 Whitney Avenue Associates LLC, with the town as applicant, under the state law that requires planning review of municipal property actions, according to the agenda. Background material is on the town's Pending Applications page.
More information here.
2. ZBA Hears Dessa Drive Setback Request
When: Thursday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. (hybrid)
Where: Hamden Government Center, third-floor conference room, 2750 Dixwell Ave.
What to know: The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance at 86 Dessa Drive for a 7-foot side yard setback where 12 feet is required, according to the agenda. Written comments can go to malbis@hamden.com by 3 p.m. the day of the meeting.
More information here.
3. Talk On New England Witch Trials Before Salem
When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Thornton Wilder Hall, Miller Memorial Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave.
What to know: "The Devil in New England" looks at nearly 100 documented witch trials in New England between 1647 and 1687, before Salem, split almost evenly between Massachusetts and Connecticut, according to the library. Courts ordered at least 16 executions, of 14 women and two men. The program will also look at how popular culture has portrayed that history.
More information here.
4. Teen Cooking Lab, Kids Yoga At The Library
When: Thursday, Oct. 15: yoga 10:30 a.m.; Teen Cooking Lab 2:30 p.m.
Where: Friends Room, Miller Memorial Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave.
What to know: Thursday at the main library, little ones and caregivers can try a "Kidding Around Yoga: Un-Spooky Halloween" session in the morning, and teens can make apple nachos at the Teen Cooking Lab in the afternoon, according to the library calendar.
More information here.
5. Town Offices, Libraries Closed Monday
When: Monday, Oct. 12
Where: Hamden Government Center, 2750 Dixwell Ave.
What to know: Town offices and buildings are closed Monday, Oct. 12, according to the town calendar. All library buildings are also closed, according to the library.
More information here.
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