The What: This Week in Southwest Connecticut
The What is your look around southwest Connecticut for the week of July 1.
Monday, July 1
This week, we’re diving into the third part of our Getting Around series: Reinvesting in the Streets. Across southwest Connecticut, there are many dangerous and confusing roads that make it challenging for all users—drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists—to navigate. However, some cities are now working to improve and make these roads safer and easier to use, thanks in part to many federal and state grant programs.
We explored a few projects taking place in communities across the region. These include Washington Boulevard in Stamford, Wall Street in Norwalk, and Post Road in Fairfield. See our full piece or check out our video to look at some of the project highlights.
If you missed Part 1 and Part 2, visit our Getting Around series landing page.
As a reminder, this is the last edition of The What until August. We’re taking a hiatus in July to rest and recharge a bit, spend some time with family, and work on revamping Coastal Connecticut Times a bit. If you have any thoughts about how we can better serve you, feel free to reach out at coastalconnecticuttimes@gmail.com.
Otherwise, have an amazing July and we’ll see you next month!
It’s a light week this week for meetings with the holiday, but here’s a quick look at what’s happening around the region.
Stamford
We’re cheating a little here, but because you won’t be getting a newsletter next week, we wanted to highlight Mayor Caroline Simmons’ State of the City Address which will take place on Monday, July 8 at 8 p.m. Simmons will give her overview of what’s happening Stamford at the Board of Representatives meeting that night.
Other meetings this week include:
- Monday, July 1: Appointments Committee at 6:30 p.m. | Stamford Harbor Management Commission at 5:30 p.m.
Norwalk
The Public Works Committee of the Common Council will meet on Tuesday, July 2 at 7 p.m. to receive a presentation on the waste management strategic plan, vote on new contracts for waste and recycling providers, and review plans for a proposed roundabout in front of the new South Norwalk School.
Other meetings this week include:
- Monday, July 1: Bike/Walk Commission at 6 p.m. | Board of Estimate and Taxation at 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 2: Arts and Culture Commission at 6 p.m. | Land Use & Building Management Committee of the Common Council at 6 p.m.
Fairfield
Meetings this week include:
- Monday, July 1: Fairfield CARES Leadership at 8:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, July 2: Policy Committee of the Board of Education at 9:30 a.m.
Greenwich
No meetings this week
Darien
On Monday, July 1, the Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. to review and approve a proposed $400,000 operating budget for Great Island.
Other meetings this week include:
- Monday, July 1: Tree Public Hearing at 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 2: Sewer Commission at 4:30 p.m.
Westport
No meetings this week
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.
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Have a great week,
Kelly Prinz
Founder, Reporter at Coastal Connecticut Times
