Madison Morning Brief, Nov. 1: Brown Elementary named School of Distinction

From Madison News

• Library plans Card Angels event for World Kindness Day The Madison Public Library is organizing a Card Angels pop-up for World Kindness Day, with cards going to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation.Madison News
• Library podcast spotlights Willow & Birch founder Scranton Memorial Library's Madison Memories podcast released an episode featuring Nancy Karas, founder of the Wall Street shop Willow & Birch and its new sister store, Little Willow.Madison News
• Weekly update recaps election, parking, energy aid rules First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons' weekly community update covers the Nov. 3 gubernatorial election, a new 48-hour marriage license waiting period, winter parking restrictions starting Nov. 1, and the opening of energy assistance applications.Madison News

Yesterday in Madison (Sat, Oct 31)

• Brown Elementary named School of Distinction Madison Public Schools announced that Brown Elementary School has been named a School of Distinction for the 2025-26 school year, according to the district's recent news update.Madison Public Schools
• Polson School improvement plan gets new update Madison Public Schools posted new information on the ongoing improvement plan for Polson School, according to the district's latest news update.Madison Public Schools
• Upcoming Open Houses In Madison Madison Patch reports seven homes will hold open houses Oct. 31 through Nov. 1, priced from $549,900 to $1,215,000, including a home dating to 1752.Madison Patch

Coming up

• Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 p.m.: Inland Wetlands agency meets Monday The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency holds its regular monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m.Town of Madison
• Mon, Nov 2, 9:30 a.m.: Library faerie crafts kit pickup starts Monday Scranton Memorial Library begins weekday pickup of a Woodland Creature Bookmark craft kit for ages 3 and up, with limited kits and registration required.Scranton Memorial Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 10:00 a.m.: Walkers and Wigglers toddler storytime returns Scranton Memorial Library hosts Walkers & Wigglers, a music and movement storytime for toddlers who are walking independently, Monday at 10 a.m.Scranton Memorial Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 10:30 a.m.: Itty Bitty Meetup follows library storytime Scranton Memorial Library hosts an Itty Bitty Meetup for parents and caregivers right after storytime Monday, with toys and activities for babies and toddlers.Scranton Memorial Library
• Tue, Nov 3: Election Day set for Tuesday in Madison Madison residents go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the statewide election.Town of Madison
• Tue, Nov 3, 1:00 p.m.: Surf Club Beach Cleanup set for Tuesday Volunteers can join a Surf Club Beach Cleanup on Surf Club Road Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m.Town of Madison
• Tue, Nov 3, 6:30 p.m.: Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meets The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meets Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 6:30 p.m. at 801 Boston Post Road.Town of Madison
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:15 p.m.: Beach and Recreation Commission holds special meeting The Beach and Recreation Commission holds a special meeting Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7:15 p.m. on Surf Club Road.Town of Madison
• Tue, Nov 3, 8:00 a.m.: HVAC project committee reviews Polson and Hand work The School Building HVAC Project Committee meets Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 8 a.m. to discuss work at Polson and Hand schools.Town of Madison
• Tue, Nov 3: BOE Facilities Committee meets Tuesday The Madison Board of Education's Facilities Committee holds its meeting Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to the district calendar.Madison Public Schools
• Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 p.m.: Salt Meadow Park Governance Committee meets Thursday The Salt Meadow Park Governance Committee meets Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. at 29 Bradley Road.Town of Madison
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 p.m.: Planning and Zoning continues Mill Road hearing The Planning & Zoning Commission meets Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. at 8 Campus Drive, continuing its Mill Road hearing.Town of Madison
• Sat, Nov 7, 5:00 p.m.: Lantern Tours return to Madison Historical Society The Madison Historical Society hosts Lantern Tours Saturday, Nov. 7, from 5 to 9 p.m. at 14 Meeting House Lane.Town of Madison
• Sat, Nov 7, 11:00 a.m.: Allis-Bushnell House Museum holds open house The Allis-Bushnell House Museum at 853 Boston Post Road holds an open house Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Town of Madison

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