5 Things To Know In West Haven This Week

WEST HAVEN, CT — The city holds its Veterans Day tribute at Bradley Point Park Wednesday, and the Planning and Zoning Commission hears a request from The Copper Elephant to keep serving liquor during theater events.

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

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1. Veterans Day Tribute On The Walk Of Honor
When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 10:45 a.m.
Where: Veterans Walk of Honor, Bradley Point Park
What to know: The West Haven Veterans Council and the city hold a public Veterans Day tribute with a flag-raising, poetry reading, wreath-laying and a bell-ringing at 11 a.m., according to the city. Mayor Dorinda Borer and Veterans Council President Dave Ricci will speak, and police and fire honor guards will take part. The council also kicks off Phase 19 of its Brick Campaign; $75 memorial bricks for the Walk of Honor are due March 19, 2027.
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2. P&Z Hears Copper Elephant Liquor Permit, EV Charger Plan
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m.
Where: Harriet North Room, second floor, City Hall, 355 Main St.
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission holds a public hearing on a special permit to let The Copper Elephant, at 221 Bull Hill Lane, continue serving liquor during theater events, according to the agenda. The commission will also review a site plan for a Level 3 electric vehicle charger at 449 Derby Ave. and approve its 2027 schedule.
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3. Energy Assistance Applications Open
When: By appointment, Monday through Thursday
Where: By phone; City Hall, 355 Main St.
What to know: The city is taking applications for the federally funded Connecticut Energy Assistance Program, for all heating sources, according to the city. Appointments are by phone at 203-937-3572, Monday through Thursday; 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 all household members 18 and older, plus current utility bills.
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4. The Hub Community Center Now Open
When: Open now
Where: West Haven Community Center, 255 Meloy Road
What to know: The new West Haven Community Center, nicknamed the Hub, opened Oct. 22 in the former Anne V. Molloy Elementary School, according to the city. It houses the Senior Center, a youth floor, a veterans suite, arts and movie rooms and a workout room, with office hours for the city's social worker, public health nurse and police. The $1.8 million renovation was paid for with state grants.
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5. City Council, High School Building Committee Meetings Canceled
When: Monday, Nov. 9 (council); Tuesday, Nov. 10 and Nov. 24 (building committee)
Where: City Hall, 355 Main St.
What to know: The City Council's Nov. 9 regular meeting is canceled because there were no action items, according to Chairman Christopher Vargo Jr. The West Haven High School Building Committee also canceled its Nov. 10 and Nov. 24 meetings, saying it has no new business this month.
More information here.