WEST HAVEN, CT — The City Council holds a public information session Tuesday on proposed revisions to the city charter, early voting for the Nov. 3 election opens at City Hall, and the Zoning Board of Appeals reviews a court order on a Connecticut Avenue project.
Here are five things to know about life around West Haven this week:
1. Charter Revision Public Information Session
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m.
Where: City Council Chambers, third floor, City Hall, 355 Main St.
What to know: The City Council will hold a special meeting to present the proposed revisions to the city charter that the council has approved, according to the notice from Chairman Christopher Vargo Jr. The proposed revisions are posted on the city website.
More information here.
2. Early Voting Opens At City Hall
When: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1
Where: City Hall, 355 Main St.
What to know: Early voting for the Nov. 3 election runs Oct. 19 through Nov. 1 at West Haven City Hall, according to the registrars of voters. State law sets early voting hours at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. hours on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29.
More information here.
3. ZBA Reviews Court Order On 248 Connecticut Ave.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Harriet North Room, second floor, City Hall, 355 Main St.
What to know: The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a court stipulation in a land use appeal over 248 Connecticut Ave., which its agenda describes as "the order sustaining this land use appeal and directing the ZBA to deny the applications." The board will also hold hearings on variance requests from Rosewood Home Builders LLC for two undersized lots at 67 Trescott St. and setbacks and coverage at 43 W. Clark St., according to the agenda.
More information here.
4. Energy Assistance Applications Open
When: Monday through Thursday, by phone appointment
Where: City Hall, 355 Main St.
What to know: The city is taking applications for the federally funded Connecticut Energy Assistance Program, according to the city. Appointments for all heating sources can be made by calling 203-937-3572; applications are processed by phone, Monday through Thursday, with no walk-ins. Eligibility is based on household income, and applicants need pay stubs, Social Security and pension income, SNAP benefits, Social Security numbers and birth dates for household members, and current utility bills.
More information here.
5. Board Of Police Commissioners Meets
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m.
Where: Police Headquarters, 200 Sawmill Road
What to know: The Board of Police Commissioners will hear reports from the chief and deputy chief, September animal control and traffic management reports and a pension update, followed by an executive session, according to its agenda. Members of the public can speak once, for up to three minutes.
More information here.
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