Madison Morning Brief, Oct. 28: Bicentennial committee unveils 200th-anniversary events

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 proposal to November 5, as neighbors' engineer challenged the stormwater design and members disputed whether the site meets a key distance rule in town regulations.Madison News
• Housing panel defends trust fund amid skepticism Madison's Affordable Housing Committee faced resident questions about why its proposed trust fund needs separate management, as the panel held off on ordinance work and a related town survey until after the municipal election.Madison News
• Committee plans multiple bicentennial events Madison's bicentennial steering committee laid out plans for several 200th-anniversary events, including a documentary screening, a new town history film project, and a volunteer appreciation gathering, as the town's yearlong celebration takes shape.Madison News

Happening Wed, Oct 28

• Elementary conferences bring early dismissal Oct. 28 Madison's PreK-5 students have an early dismissal October 28 for elementary school parent-teacher conferences, according to the district calendar.Madison Public Schools
• Bauer park panel to discuss harvest festival Madison's Bauer Park Advisory Committee meets October 28 to discuss the harvest festival, park maintenance, buildings and grounds, gardens and education programs, Madison Patch reports.Madison Recreation

Yesterday in Madison (Tue, Oct 27)

• Tour of Madison's five priciest homes for sale Madison Patch toured the town's five most expensive homes currently listed for sale, led by a $5 million property along the Hammonasset River.Madison Patch
• Board of education, conservation panel meet this week Madison Patch previewed this week's Board of Education and Conservation Commission meetings, noting early voting also continues in Madison and statewide.Madison Patch

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 29: No school Oct. 29 for staff training Madison Public Schools has no classes October 29 for staff professional development, per the district calendar.Madison Public Schools
• Tue, Nov 3: School board facilities committee meets Nov. 3 Madison's Board of Education Facilities Committee meets November 3, according to the district calendar.Madison Public Schools
• Tue, Nov 3: Bicycle and pedestrian panel meets Nov. 3 Madison's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meets November 3, per the town recreation calendar.Madison Recreation
• Tue, Nov 3: Beach and recreation commission meets Nov. 3 Madison's Beach and Recreation Commission meets November 3, according to the town recreation calendar.Madison Recreation
• Tue, Nov 17, 6:00 p.m.: School board meets Nov. 17 Madison's Board of Education meets November 17 at 6 p.m. at Central Office and via Zoom.Madison Public Schools
• Sun, Nov 22: Youth sports programs start Nov. 22 at gym Madison Beach and Recreation's Jr. Kickers Soccer, World Cup Soccer and youth pickleball programs begin Sunday, November 22, at the Town Campus Gym, Madison Patch reports.Madison Patch

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