STAMFORD, CT — Stamford votes in the state election Tuesday, the Board of Representatives takes up new parking meters, garage EV charging fees and the city's affordable housing fund Wednesday, and the Veterans Day parade steps off Sunday.
Here are five things to know about life around Stamford this week:
1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Your polling place.
What to know: Voters elect statewide officers, members of Congress, state lawmakers, a judge of probate and Board of Education members. Polling places are listed on the Registrar of Voters page. Absentee ballots can go in the drop boxes at the Government Center parking garage or next to the Harry Bennett Library book drop.
More information here.
2. Board Of Reps Takes Up $991K Parking Meters, Garage EV Charging Fees
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Legislative Chambers, fourth floor, Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd., and on Zoom
What to know: Consent items on the Board of Representatives' agenda include $991,192 to replace all of the city's parking meters, $1 million for parking garage upgrades and cost-recovery fee models for EV chargers at the Bell Street and Government Center garages, according to the agenda. Also listed: $150,000 for Long Ridge Road traffic signals and $50,000 for Bull Head roadway and pedestrian improvements, both tied to the development at 120 Long Ridge Road, and a parking lot lease with St. Leo Church at 24 Roxbury Road.
More information here.
3. Affordable Housing Trust Fund Ordinance, Southwood Square Rehab
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd.
What to know: The BOR will hold a public hearing and final vote on amendments to the ordinance governing the Stamford Housing Affordable Trust Fund, approved as amended by committee 7-1, according to the agenda. It also lists a $1.5 million allocation to rehabilitate and preserve 315 mixed-income units at Southwood Square Apartments; a committee motion to reject the allocation failed 0-8.
More information here.
4. Revaluation Contract Withdrawn; Grocery District, E-Bike Reviews Continue
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4
Where: Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd.
What to know: A contract with Municipal Valuations Services for the citywide property revaluation for Oct. 1, 2027, was withdrawn, according to the agenda. A proposed urban grocery store development will be considered for publication, and e-bike rules and the city's air quality monitoring program are slated for review.
More information here.
5. Veterans Day Parade And Ceremony
When: Sunday, Nov. 8; step-off at noon, ceremony to follow
Where: Veterans Memorial Park
What to know: Stamford's Veterans Day parade, celebrating 250 years of service, steps off at noon, followed by a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, according to the city's flyer. Groups can sign up to march using the form on the flyer.
More information here.
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