NORWICH, CT — The Inland Wetlands, Watercourses and Conservation Commission continues its hearing Thursday on a proposed 1.07-million-square-foot fulfillment and distribution center at the Occum Industrial Center, and the School Building Committee reviews four elementary school projects Tuesday.
Here are five things to know about life around Norwich this week:
1. Hearing Continues On 1.07M-Square-Foot Fulfillment Center
When: Thursday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.
Where: Room 335, City Hall, 100 Broadway, and on Zoom (a location change)
What to know: The Inland Wetlands, Watercourses and Conservation Commission continues its public hearing on Bluewater Management Group's plan for an approximately 1,066,832-square-foot fulfillment and distribution facility on Occum Industrial Center Lots 10 and 11, the former 432 Canterbury Turnpike and 180 Lawler Lane, according to the agenda. The plan includes about 2.96 acres of permanent wetland disturbance, with off-site mitigation proposed at 300 and 374 Canterbury Turnpike.
More information here.
2. School Building Committee Reviews 4 Elementary Projects
When: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Room 335, City Hall, 100 Broadway
What to know: The School Building Committee will get updates on Greeneville, Stanton, Uncas and Moriarty elementary schools and Teachers' Memorial Middle School, and consider furniture and technology purchases and final plans for state-funded phases.
More information here.
3. City Council Meets Monday
When: Monday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 Broadway
What to know: The City Council will consider reallocating Public Works capital funds for a pipe jetting system, a tractor and mower and roof projects, and approve the Golf Course Authority budget, according to the agenda.
More information here.
4. City Plan Commission Hears Bank, Accessory Apartment
When: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m.
Where: Lower Level Conference Room, 23 Union St., and online
What to know: The Commission on the City Plan will hold hearings on a special permit for Ascend Bank on the first floor of 2 Courthouse Square and a detached accessory apartment at 115 Merchants Ave., and take up a City Council referral on Aborn Street.
More information here.
5. Historic District, Golf Course Authority Meet
When: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 5:30 p.m. (HDC); 6 p.m. (Golf Course Authority)
Where: City Hall, 100 Broadway
What to know: The Historic District Commission and Golf Course Authority both meet Wednesday, according to the city calendar.
More information here.
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