NORWICH, CT — Norwich voters decide Tuesday whether to borrow $55 million for a new police headquarters on Main Street, the City Council takes up an opioid settlement Monday and a warehouse developer seeks a state water quality permit.
Here are five things to know about life around Norwich this week:
1. Referendum On $55 Million Police Headquarters
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Your district polling place (see item 2)
What to know: The ballot asks voters to approve a $55 million appropriation and bond authorization to plan, acquire and build a new police headquarters at 300 Main St. downtown, according to the city's warning of election.
More information here.
2. Where To Vote In Norwich
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: 1: John M. Moriarty School, 20 Lawler Lane; 2: Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive; 3: Samuel Huntington School, 80 W. Town St.; 4: Thomas W. Mahan School, 94 Salem Turnpike; 5: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 247 Washington St.; 6: Ahepa-110-II Apartments community room, 380 Hamilton Ave.
What to know: Election Day registration is at City Hall, 100 Broadway, Room 335, and absentee ballots can go in the City Hall drop box until 8 p.m., according to the city clerk.
More information here.
3. Council Takes Up Opioid Settlement, Howitzer Anniversary
When: Monday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 Broadway
What to know: The City Council will consider opting into the national opioid settlement with Albertsons Companies and make appointments to the Uncas Health District and Golf Course Authority, according to its agenda. The city historian's note on the agenda marks the 100th anniversary Nov. 11 of the dedication of a captured World War I German howitzer at Chelsea Parade, which the city intends to return to the parade grounds.
More information here.
4. Warehouse Developer Seeks State Water Quality Certification
When: Notice posted Oct. 26
Where: Occum Industrial Center, 432 Canterbury Turnpike
What to know: Blue Water Property Group will apply to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for a federal Clean Water Act water quality certification for Project Wildcat, a warehouse and logistics building with loading and trailer storage areas, employee parking and internal roads on Occum Industrial Center lots 10 and 11 at 432 Canterbury Turnpike and 180 Lawler Lane, according to the public notice.
More information here.
5. Diwali, The Festival Of Lights
When: Sunday, Nov. 8
Where: Norwich
What to know: Norwich's city calendar marks Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated by Hindus and Jains, which Sikhs also observe as Bandi Chor Divas.
More information here.
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