5 Things To Know In Stamford: Affordable Housing Trust Fund Vote, EV Charger Fees, Early Voting And More

STAMFORD, CT — A Board of Representatives committee holds a hearing and final vote on changes to the city's Affordable Housing Trust Fund ordinance, another takes comment on fees for EV chargers in two city garages, and early voting for the Nov. 3 election opens at the Government Center.

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

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1. Affordable Housing Trust Fund Ordinance Up For Final Vote
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Democratic Caucus Room, fourth floor, Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd.
What to know: The Board of Representatives' CHESS Committee will hold a public hearing and final adoption vote on amendments to the Stamford Housing Affordable Trust Fund ordinance, according to its agenda. It will also consider rejecting a $1.5 million allocation to Southfield Village LP, of Beacon Communities, to rehabilitate and preserve 315 mixed-income units at Southwood Square Apartments. The meeting is also online.
More information here.

2. Public Hearing On EV Charger Fees In City Garages
When: Thursday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m. (remote)
Where: Online; Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd.
What to know: The Operations, Parks and Recreation Committee will hold public hearings on cost-recovery fee models for electric vehicle chargers at the Bell Street and Government Center garages, according to its agenda. The committee will also take feedback on possible revisions to the city's noise ordinance.
More information here.

3. Early Voting Opens At The Government Center
When: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 27 and 29)
Where: Fourth floor, Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd.
What to know: Early voting is held on the fourth floor of the Stamford Government Center, according to the registrar of voters. New residents who aren't registered can register in person at the Government Center during early voting or on Election Day.
More information here.

4. Road Restoration Program, St. Leo Parking Lease
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m. (remote)
Where: Online; Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd.
What to know: The Transportation Committee will review the Stamford Road Restoration Program's history, policy changes and future strategy, and consider a parking lot lease agreement between the city and St. Leo Roman Catholic Church at 24 Roxbury Road, according to its agenda.
More information here.

5. Citizen Of The Year Nominations Open
When: Nominations due Dec. 11
Where: Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd.
What to know: Nominations are open for Stamford's Citizen of the Year, a tradition dating to 1945, according to the city. Nominations are due Dec. 11 through stamfordcoty.org or info@StamfordCOTY.org.
More information here.