Madison Morning Brief, Oct. 27: Zoning panel continues Mill Road hearing to Nov. 5

From Madison News

• Zoning panel continues Mill Road hearing to Nov. 5 Madison's Planning and Zoning Commission continued its hearing on a reduced 14-unit Mill Road cluster housing project to November 5, as town counsel urged members to apply zoning regulations strictly amid a dispute over a required 500-foot distance rule.Madison News
• Housing committee defends trust fund amid resident pushback The Affordable Housing Committee defended its proposed trust fund against resident questions and confirmed it is holding off on the ordinance and a related town survey until after the municipal election.Madison News
• Emergency operations center nears certificate of occupancy The Emergency Operations Center/Firehouse Expansion Building Committee reviewed construction progress October 8, with director Ben Whittaker outlining remaining steps before the town can obtain a certificate of occupancy for the new facility.Madison News
• Youth board accepts donation, previews 2027 calendar Madison Youth and Family Services Board accepted a donation for its sunshine fund and approved 2027 meeting dates October 13, while staff highlighted ongoing youth support programs.Madison News
• Zoning board continues Harbor Avenue hearing to Nov. 10 Madison's Zoning Board of Appeals continued a variance hearing for a 141 Harbor Avenue redevelopment to November 10 after the applicant requested a delay, citing a requirement that all four board members vote unanimously to approve.Madison News

Happening Tue, Oct 27

• 10:00 a.m.: Toddler Tango music class at Scranton Library Scranton Library hosts Toddler Tango, a 30-minute music and movement class for children ages 1 to 3, with registration recommended and limited walk-in availability.Scranton Library
• 5:00 p.m.: BOE Policy Committee meets at Town Campus The Madison Board of Education Policy Committee meets October 27 at Town Campus (A) and via Zoom.Madison Public Schools
• 6:00 p.m.: Board of Education meets at Town Campus The Madison Board of Education holds its regular meeting October 27 at Town Campus (A) and via Zoom.Madison Public Schools
• 7:00 p.m.: Elementary conferences held alongside early dismissal Madison PreK-5 schools hold an early dismissal day October 27 tied to elementary parent-teacher conferences, with an evening conference session at Town Campus.Madison Public Schools

Yesterday in Madison (Mon, Oct 26)

• Selectmen weigh Academy hotel redevelopment plan Madison selectmen this week are reviewing a proposal to convert the Academy property into a hotel, Madison Patch reported, as part of its weekly preview of town meetings.Madison Patch
• Hand field hockey, other squads faced West Haven Madison Patch's weekend scoreboard recap included Daniel Hand's field hockey trip to Lauralton Hall and two matchups against West Haven over the weekend.Madison Patch

Coming up

• Wed, Oct 28: Second day of PreK-5 early dismissal for conferences Madison PreK-5 schools hold another early dismissal day October 28 for continued elementary parent-teacher conferences.Madison Public Schools
• Wed, Oct 28: Bauer Park Advisory Committee set to meet Madison Recreation's Bauer Park Advisory Committee holds its regular meeting October 28.Madison Recreation
• Thu, Oct 29: No school as staff hold professional development Madison Public Schools are closed October 29 for staff professional development, with students returning the following school day.Madison Public Schools
• Fri, Oct 30, 2:00 p.m.: Library screens 'Power Ballad' for Friday matinee Scranton Library's Friday Movie Matinee screens 'Power Ballad,' written and directed by John Carney and starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, October 30 at 2 p.m.Scranton Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 1:00 p.m.: Library hosts 'Avengers' showing for book fundraiser Scranton Library's Blockbusters for Books screens 'The Avengers' November 3 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Madison Cinemas, with popcorn included to support the library.Scranton Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 2:00 p.m.: Wildlife rescue brings opossum program to library Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue returns to Scranton Library November 3 at 2 p.m. to teach kids and teens about opossums.Scranton Library
• Tue, Nov 17, 6:00 p.m.: Library workshop explores personality and life change Scranton Library hosts a 90-minute workshop, 'Understanding Yourself in a New Season,' November 17 at 6 p.m., exploring how personality and values shape responses to change.Scranton Library

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