WEST HAVEN, CT — West Haven votes in the state election Tuesday, the City Council holds a special meeting Monday on a teachers' contract and the new West Haven Community Center, "the Hub," is open.
Here are five things to know about life around West Haven this week:
1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Your regular polling place; City Hall, 355 Main St.
What to know: West Haven voters cast ballots at their regular polling places Tuesday. Early voting ran through Nov. 1 in the basement of City Hall, according to the city.
More information here.
2. City Council Takes Up Teachers' Contract
When: Monday, Nov. 2, 6 p.m.
Where: Harriet North Community Room, second floor, City Hall, 355 Main St.
What to know: The City Council's special meeting has one item: Superintendent Neil C. Cavallaro's request for action on an agreement between the Board of Education and the West Haven Federation of Teachers, which first came to the council Oct. 26, according to the call of the meeting. The Committee on Education will bring it to the full council. Public session speakers get three minutes.
More information here.
3. Economic Development Commission Gets Plan Of Conservation Update
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6 p.m.
Where: Harriett C. North Conference Room, City Hall, 355 Main St.
What to know: The Economic Development Commission will hear an update on the West Haven Plan of Conservation and Development from Neil Desai and discuss Restaurant Week planning, according to the agenda. Public input is on the agenda.
More information here.
4. New Community Center, 'The Hub,' Now Open
When: Opened Oct. 22
Where: West Haven Community Center, 255 Meloy Road
What to know: The renovated former Anne V. Molloy Elementary School is now the West Haven Community Center, nicknamed the Hub, according to the city. It's the new home of the Senior Center and has a floor for youth programs, a veterans suite, rooms for arts and movies, a workout room and office space for the city's social worker, public health nurse and Police Department. The project used $1.8 million in state grant funding.
More information here.
5. Energy Assistance Applications By Phone
When: Appointments Monday through Thursday
Where: By phone, 203-937-3572; City Hall, 355 Main St.
What to know: The city is taking applications for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program by phone appointment Monday through Thursday, with no walk-ins, according to the city. Eligibility is based on household income. Applicants need pay stubs, Social Security and pension income for household members 18 and older, SNAP benefits, Social Security numbers and birth dates for everyone in the household, and current utility bills. Applicants who have difficulty speaking English are asked to have a translator.
More information here.
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