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5 Things To Know In Stamford To Start The Week

The Planning Board reviews the coastal resilience plan, and city reps take up the affordable housing trust fund and parking fees.

STAMFORD, CT — The Planning Board gets a presentation Tuesday on the Stamford Coastal Resilience Plan, and Board of Representatives committees hold hearings this week on the city's affordable housing trust fund ordinance and new parking permit fees.

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

1. Planning Board Reviews Coastal Resilience Plan
When: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m.
Where: Online and by phone
What to know: City staff and consultants Fuss & O'Neill, SCAPE and Woods Hole Group will present the Stamford Coastal Resilience Plan to the Planning Board, which has it under charter review, according to the agenda. The plan has also been referred to the Harbor Management and Shellfish Commission. The board plans a final vote Dec. 15.
More information here.

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2. Reps Take Up Affordable Housing Trust Fund Ordinance
When: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Democratic Caucus Room, fourth floor, Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd., and online
What to know: The Board of Representatives' CHESS Committee holds a public hearing for final adoption of amendments to the city's Housing Affordable Trust Fund ordinance, and reviews the status of CDBG activities, according to the agenda.
More information here.

3. Parking Permit Fees, Church Lot Lease Before Transportation Committee
When: Monday, Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Online
What to know: The BOR Transportation Committee will take up a resolution establishing parking permit fees for city-owned garages, lots and beaches, and hold a public hearing on a parking lot lease with St. Leo Roman Catholic Church at 24 Roxbury Road, according to the agenda.
More information here.

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4. Terry Conners Rink Concession, Cummings Park Trees On Parks Agenda
When: Thursday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.
Where: Online
What to know: The BOR Operations, Parks and Recreation Committee will hold a public hearing on a license and operator agreement with Snack Isle LLC at Terry Conners Ice Rink and review Lione Park renovations and tree removal at Cummings Park, according to the agenda.
More information here.

5. Public Safety Committee Reviews Blight Procedures
When: Thursday, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Online
What to know: The BOR Public Safety and Health Committee will review the city's blighted property procedures, an item it has sent back to the Steering Committee three times since July, according to the agenda.
More information here.

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