5 Things To Know In Shelton & Derby: Used Fire Pumper, 714 Bridgeport Ave. Sale, Opera House Panel

SHELTON-DERBY, CT — Shelton's Board of Aldermen takes up buying a used fire pumper from Ansonia and selling city-owned property at 714 Bridgeport Ave. on Thursday, the same night Derby's aldermen meet.

Here are five things to know about life around Shelton and Derby this week:

1. Shelton Aldermen Weigh Used Fire Pumper, 714 Bridgeport Ave. Sale
When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Auditorium, Shelton City Hall, 54 Hill St.
What to know: The Board of Aldermen's agenda includes funding to buy a used fire pumper from the city of Ansonia, three used 2008 dump trucks with plows and a used Kubota excavator, all with bid waivers; the sale of city-owned property at 714 Bridgeport Ave.; a Constitution Boulevard property easement; and a Community Connectivity Grant agreement for safe access to the Riverwalk, according to the agenda.
More information here.

2. Shelton School Board Teaching And Learning Committee Meets
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 4:30 p.m.
Where: Shelton Board of Education
What to know: The Board of Education's Teaching and Learning Committee meets, according to the city's events calendar.
More information here.

3. Derby Aldermen Meet
When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.
Where: Derby City Hall, 1 Elizabeth St.; hybrid
What to know: Derby's Board of Aldermen/Alderwomen holds its regular meeting, in person and on Zoom, according to the city's meeting calendar.
More information here.

4. Derby Opera House Commission Elects Officers, Discusses Next Steps
When: Monday, Nov. 9, 6 p.m.
Where: Derby City Hall, 1 Elizabeth St.
What to know: The Sterling Opera House Commission's agenda includes election of a chairman and vice chair and "next steps," according to the agenda. Derby's Police Commission meets the same night at the police department, 125 Water St., and the Parks and Recreation Commission at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
More information here.

5. Derby 350th Anniversary Committee Meets; City Halls Closed Wednesday
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m.
Where: Derby
What to know: Derby's 350th Anniversary Celebration Committee meets Tuesday, according to the city calendar. Shelton and Derby city halls are closed Wednesday for Veterans Day.
More information here.