VERNON, CT — The Board of Education is set to appoint an assistant superintendent Monday, Arts Center East opens its holiday artisan fair Thursday and curbside leaf collection continues.
Here are five things to know about life around Vernon this week:
1. School Board Set To Appoint Assistant Superintendent
When: Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
Where: Third-floor Board Conference Room, Board of Education Administration Building, 30 Park St., and on Zoom
What to know: The Board of Education is scheduled to appoint an assistant superintendent of Vernon Public Schools, after an anticipated executive session, according to the agenda. The board will also review the Next Generation Accountability Index results, in which the district ranked first among the state's 36 K-12 Alliance Districts with its highest score yet, 77.7 points, according to the town. Other items: curriculum approval, the 2027-28 budget meeting calendar, the board's 2027 meeting calendar and a consolidated Alliance and Priority School District grant application. The meeting opens with a moment of silence for fallen veterans.
More information here.
2. Arts Center East Holiday Artisan Fair Opens
When: Thursday, Nov. 12, through Sunday, Nov. 15 (Thursday and Friday 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.); also Nov. 19-22
Where: Arts Center East, 709 Hartford Turnpike
What to know: Arts Center East's annual Holiday Artisan Fair features more than 60 regional artisans, according to the town calendar. The fair runs two long weekends, Nov. 12-15 and Nov. 19-22.
More information here.
3. Curbside Leaf Collection Continues
When: Underway since Monday, Nov. 2
Where: Sections A, B and C; Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place
What to know: Public Works crews are collecting leaves raked to the curb, working through Section A, then B, then C, according to the town. Each section takes seven to 10 days, weather permitting, and a second pass isn't guaranteed. Rake leaves to the curb, not into the street or onto sidewalks, which can bring a fine. Bulky waste pickup is suspended during leaf collection.
More information here.
4. Zoning Hearing Set On Home Business, Residential Rules
When: Hearing Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m.; materials online now
Where: First-floor community room, 30 Park Place, Rockville
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed revisions to the home-based business regulations and residential use standards, part of its effort to revise and simplify the zoning regulations, according to the town. The existing and proposed rules and the consultant's presentation are posted on the town's zoning regulation revision page.
More information here.
5. School Bus Camera Fines In Effect
When: Ongoing
Where: Vernon school buses; Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place
What to know: Motorists who pass a stopped Vernon school bus with its red lights flashing face a $250 civil fine, according to the town. BusPatrol cameras on all 37 buses recorded 362 violations in the first month of warnings, Aug. 27 to Sept. 25, before fines took effect.
More information here.
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