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The What: Election Day; Stamford–Greenwich Trail; SNAP Cuts, and more

The What is your look around southwest Connecticut for the week of November 3.

The What: Election Day; Stamford–Greenwich Trail; SNAP Cuts, and more
Happy first week of November! (Photo by Kelly Prinz)

Monday, November 3

Happy Monday! And happy first week of November. It’s a busy week around the region, with Election Day this Tuesday, so let’s see what’s happening.

Highlights 

This section gives a brief overview of the key items in the newsletter.

  • Tuesday is Election Day. See below for some resources to help you as you head to the polls.
  • Residents are invited to attend a Greenwich-Stamford Multi-Use Trail Public Information Meeting on Thursday, November 6 at 6 p.m. in Greenwich. The meeting will present four potential trail routes that would connect Binney Park in Old Greenwich to Boccuzzi Park in Stamford. According to officials, the goal of the project is to create a safe, accessible, and scenic multi-use path that encourages walking, bicycling, and outdoor recreation while improving connectivity between parks, schools, business districts, and train stations.
  • ICYMI: Last week we reported on how a new grocery store could expand food access in East Norwalk, while residents across the region could see reduced food access due to cuts to the SNAP program.

Spotlight

This section features our main reporting each week.

While there are no federal or state elections this year, many municipalities in our region are hosting elections this week. This is your chance to vote for your next mayor, Board of Education member, or even on updates to your city’s governing document. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s on the ballot around southwest Connecticut. 

And ICYMI, here’s our latest video on food access across southwest Connecticut. 

This Week at a Glance

This section aims to highlight the most important meetings and news taking place each week. 

  • In Bridgeport, the City Council will meet on Monday, November 3 at 7 p.m. and review a variety of items including potentially voting on amendments to the city’s code to enhance the anti-blight program.
  • In Stamford, the Board of Representatives will meet on Wednesday, November 5 at 8 p.m. and vote on multiple items including on an ordinance that would require a citywide transition to electric landscaping equipment.
  • Also in Stamford, the Planning Board will meet on Wednesday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m. and review a proposal to allocate an additional $500,000 to complete the Perna Lane sewer project. Learn more about the history of the work in that area.
  • In Norwalk, the Board of Estimate & Taxation will meet on Monday, November 3 at 6:15 p.m. to vote on appropriating $200,000 to help fund the free meals program in the school district.
  • In Greenwich, there will be Greenwich-Stamford Multi-Use Trail Public Information Meeting on Thursday, November 6 at 6 p.m. The meeting will present the results of feasibility analyses and conceptual designs for four potential trail routes that would connect Binney Park in Old Greenwich to Boccuzzi Park in Stamford. According to officials, the goal of the project is to create a safe, accessible, and scenic multi-use path that encourages walking, bicycling, and outdoor recreation while improving connectivity between parks, schools, business districts, and train stations.
  • In Darien, the Board of Selectmen will meet on Monday, November 3 at 7 p.m. and vote on increasing the fees trash haulers pay to drop off materials at the transfer station. 

Plan Your Week

This section includes a list of meetings, events, and programming happening around southwest Connecticut each week.

Bridgeport

Stamford

Norwalk

Fairfield

Greenwich

Darien

Westport

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Please note: All of these agendas and information here are current as of Sunday night. Meeting times and agendas may get adjusted throughout the week.

Have a great week,

Kelly Prinz

Founder, Reporter at Coastal Connecticut Times

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