5 Things To Know In North Haven This Week

NORTH HAVEN, CT — North Haven votes in the state election Tuesday, with a food drive at the Wakeley Recreation Center, and the Board of Selectmen meets Thursday.

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

1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Wakeley Recreation Center, 7 Linsley St. (District 1); Montowese School, 145 Fitch St. (2); Ridge Road School, 1341 Ridge Road (3); Green Acres School, 146 Upper State St. (4); Clintonville School, 456 Clintonville Road (5)
What to know: North Haven voters choose the governor and lieutenant governor, a member of Congress (3rd District), state senator (34th), state representative (87th), the state's row officers, judge of probate (36th) and registrar of voters, according to the town clerk's warning. Absentee ballots will be counted centrally at the Wakeley Recreation Center. A drop box in front of Town Hall, 18 Church St., is open until 8 p.m. Election Day.
More information here.

2. Voters Assisting Neighbors Food Drive At The Polls
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Mildred A. Wakeley Community and Recreation Center, 7 Linsley St.
What to know: The Registrars of Voters and North Haven Community Services are collecting nonperishable food for the Community Services Food Bank during early voting and on Election Day, according to the town's flyer. Items needed for Thanksgiving include canned vegetables, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn bread mix, granola bars, gravy and yams.
More information here.

3. Board Of Selectmen Meets
When: Thursday, Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Upstairs Conference Room 1, Memorial Town Hall, 18 Church St.
What to know: The Board of Selectmen holds its regular meeting, according to the town calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Friday.
More information here.

4. Martha Culver House Ramp, Addition Head To Planning And Zoning
When: Planning and Zoning meets Monday, Nov. 9
Where: Martha Culver House, 282 Quinnipiac Ave.
What to know: At an Oct. 29 special meeting, the Board of Selectmen's agenda included referring to the Planning and Zoning Commission the town's plan for a new concrete ADA-accessible ramp and patio and a small addition at the Martha Culver House, plus a proposed preservation easement on the property. The agenda also included authorizing the town to apply to the state Historic Preservation Office's Historic Restoration Fund grant program. The Planning and Zoning Commission's next meeting is Nov. 9, according to the town calendar.
More information here.

5. Ridge Road Safety Study Meeting Set
When: Monday, Nov. 16, 6 to 7 p.m. (virtual)
Where: Online (Microsoft Teams); Ridge Road, Ridge Road
What to know: The town will hold a virtual public information meeting on its Ridge Road Safety Study and invites pedestrians, cyclists, drivers and residents to take part, according to the town's flyer. Language or sign interpreters can be requested five days ahead. The contact is Andrew Bevilacqua at the town.
More information here.