5 Things To Know This Week In Westport

WESTPORT, CT — The Representative Town Meeting takes up money for a Coleytown Elementary School study and a used fire aerial truck Tuesday, and Veterans Day services are Wednesday at Town Hall.

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

1. RTM Weighs Coleytown Elementary Study, Used Aerial Truck
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Auditorium, Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Ave.
What to know: The RTM's revised agenda includes a $176,000 appropriation with bonding for an initial assessment and new-versus-renovation study for a future Coleytown Elementary School project, $1,119,000 with bonding for consultant services under a Safe Streets and Roads for All planning and demonstration grant and an emergency appropriation of up to $225,000 for a used fire aerial truck, according to the agenda. Members also vote on a contract with the Public Works union, AFSCME Local 1303-385, running through June 30, 2030.
More information here.

2. Veterans Day Services At Town Hall
When: Wednesday, Nov. 11; band at 10:30 a.m., services at 11 a.m.
Where: Auditorium, Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Ave.
What to know: The town and VFW Post 399 host Veterans Day services, and the Westport Community Band opens with a "Patriotic Salute to All Veterans" program at 10:30 a.m., according to the town. The public is invited.
More information here.

3. RTM Cribari Bridge Panel Prepares For State DOT Meeting
When: Monday, Nov. 9, 6 p.m.
Where: Online (Zoom)
What to know: The RTM Transit Committee's Cribari Bridge subcommittee reviews its research and findings and discusses recommendations ahead of a Nov. 12 meeting with the state Department of Transportation, according to its agenda. Public comment is welcome.
More information here.

4. Historic District Commission Weighs Woodcock Lane Demolition Delay
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Online
What to know: The Historic District Commission's agenda includes a motion to oppose a demolition permit for 10 Woodcock Lane and require the full 180-day delay, along with applications for a garage expansion at 39 Cross Highway and new roofing at 120 Kings Highway North, according to the agenda. A special meeting starts at 6:15 p.m.
More information here.

5. Fall Paving Underway; Leaf Pickup Continues
When: Through the end of November
Where: Old Road, Hale Street, Maple Avenue North, Forest Drive, North Avenue, Bulkley Avenue, Hogan Trail, Narrow Rocks Road, Elizabeth Drive
What to know: The Public Works Department's fall paving program, which started Nov. 4, is set to pave nine town roads through the end of November, not necessarily in order, according to the town. Curbside leaf collection is also underway; leaves must be in biodegradable paper bags at the curb of a town street by Monday, Nov. 30. Town offices are closed Wednesday for Veterans Day.
More information here.