Here's 5 Things You Need To Know In Westport As You Begin The Week

WESTPORT, CT — The annual Children's Halloween Parade heads up Main Street to Veterans Green on Wednesday, the Planning and Zoning Commission takes up a text amendment to allow taller detached garages with accessory apartments above, and early voting for the Nov. 3 election ends Sunday at Town Hall.

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

1. Children's Halloween Parade
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 3:30 p.m. (rain date Thursday, Oct. 29)
Where: Starts at Main Street and Post Road East; ends at Veterans Green, 110 Myrtle Ave.
What to know: Kids and parents meet at Main Street and Post Road East at 3:30 p.m. for the annual parade, which heads up Main Street, right onto Avery Place and left on Myrtle Avenue to Town Hall and Veterans Green, with trick-or-treating along the way, according to the town. Entertainment, refreshments and a small gift follow at 4 p.m. on Veterans Green. There's no parking on the route from 2 to 4 p.m., but access to Town Hall for early voting stays open. Call 203-341-5074 for weather updates.
More information here.

2. P&Z Considers Taller Garages With Apartments Above
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m. (remote)
Where: Online; Planning and Zoning Office, Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Ave.
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission holds a public hearing on Text Amendment #880, submitted by Ralph Sharkis, to allow accessory buildings up to 30 feet to the peak when an accessory dwelling unit is built above a detached garage and to allow accessory structures to be attached, according to its agenda. Other hearings include a second-floor addition at 342 Greens Farms Road, fill for flood storage at 110 Long Lots Road and bulkhead replacement at 14 Spriteview Ave.
More information here.

3. Early Voting Ends Sunday At Town Hall
When: Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 1 (final week); 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29
Where: Auditorium, Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Ave.
What to know: Early voting for the Nov. 3 election continues at Town Hall through Sunday, according to the Town Clerk and registrars of voters. On Election Day, polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Saugatuck Elementary, Greens Farms Elementary, Coleytown Middle and Long Lots Elementary schools and the Westport Library.
More information here.

4. Architectural Review Board Looks At Two Post Road East Plans
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 309, Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Ave.
What to know: The Architectural Review Board will review and comment on a proposed development plan for 1431 Post Road East, submitted by Redniss and Mead for T J Pat Westport LLC, and on proposed exterior changes at 1365 Post Road East, according to its agenda. The board's comments will be considered ahead of further zoning review.
More information here.

5. Zoning Board Of Appeals, Selectmen Meet
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m. (ZBA); Wednesday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m. (Selectmen)
Where: Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Ave.
What to know: The Zoning Board of Appeals meets Tuesday and the Board of Selectmen Wednesday morning, according to the town's meeting list. The selectmen's agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 22.
More information here.