WESTPORT, CT — Westport votes in the state election Tuesday, the Planning and Zoning Commission continues a food-and-beverage rezoning hearing Monday and the Board of Finance takes up a $17.6 million school building request Wednesday.
Here are five things to know about life around Westport this week:
1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Saugatuck Elementary, Greens Farms Elementary, Coleytown Middle, Long Lots Elementary or Westport Library; Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Ave.
What to know: All five Westport polling locations are open: Saugatuck Elementary School, Greens Farms Elementary School, Coleytown Middle School, Long Lots Elementary School and the Westport Library, according to the Town Clerk and Registrars of Voters. Voters can look up their polling place on the town site.
More information here.
2. Board Of Finance Weighs $17.6M School Projects, Longshore Water Lines
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Auditorium, Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Ave.
What to know: The Board of Finance's revised agenda includes a $17,569,712 appropriation and bond authorization for the Board of Education's FY27 building projects, $3.56 million with bonding to replace water service lines at Longshore Club Park, $404,852.36 to renew police body and dash cameras and an emergency $225,000 for a used fire aerial truck, according to the agenda. First Selectman Kevin Christie will present the FY27 capital forecast, and the board expects to go into executive session on a school security project.
More information here.
3. P&Z Continues Food And Beverage District Hearing For 222 Hillspoint Road
When: Monday, Nov. 2, 6 p.m.
Where: Online; Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Ave.
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission continues hearings on a text amendment creating a Food and Beverage Planned Development District and a map amendment rezoning 222 Hillspoint Road, owned by Soundview Empowerment Alliance, from Residence B to that district, according to the agenda. The commission will also open a hearing on a resubdivision at 41 Crescent Road creating four lots and an open space parcel. The meeting is electronic only; written comments are due by noon that day to PandZ@westportct.gov.
More information here.
4. Historic District Commission, Flood And Erosion Board Meet
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7 and 7:30 p.m.
Where: Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Ave.
What to know: The Historic District Commission and Architectural Review Board meet at 7 p.m. and the Flood and Erosion Control Board at 7:30 p.m., according to the town's meeting list, which links both agendas.
More information here.
5. Winter Parks And Rec Registration Open
When: Open now
Where: Westport Parks and Recreation; Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Ave.
What to know: Registration is open for Westport Parks and Recreation winter programs, including youth basketball clinics for pre-K through grade 1 and leagues for grades 2 through 12, according to the town.
More information here.
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