5 Things To Know In Danbury: Housing Authority PILOT Talks, Garamella Night Work, Leaf Pickup And More

DANBURY, CT — A City Council ad hoc committee holds its second meeting on a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with the Danbury Housing Authority Tuesday, Eversource crews work overnight on Garamella Boulevard and leaf pickup moves to homes north of I-84.

Here are five things to know about life around Danbury this week:

1. Council Committee Meets Again On Housing Authority PILOT
When: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Conference Room 3C, City Hall, 155 Deer Hill Ave.
What to know: A City Council ad hoc committee holds its second meeting on a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with the Danbury Housing Authority, according to the city calendar.
More information here.

2. Eversource Overnight Work On Garamella Boulevard
When: Through Tuesday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Where: 10-22 Garamella Blvd., near Main Street, Garamella Boulevard
What to know: Eversource crews are installing underground concrete vaults overnight on Garamella Boulevard near Main Street as part of its Underground Cable Modernization Program, according to the city. Expect alternating one-way traffic during overnight hours and one overnight road closure; two lanes stay open during the day.
More information here.

3. Leaf Pickup Moves North Of I-84
When: Week of Nov. 16; bags at the curb Sunday evening
Where: Curbside in Section B (north of I-84, ZIP code 06811)
What to know: The city's free fall leaf pickup alternates weekly between Section A, south of I-84, and Section B, north of I-84, through Dec. 4, according to the city. This week is Section B under that rotation. Only leaves in paper leaf bags with no tape are picked up; branches go out separately in twine-tied bundles under 35 pounds.
More information here.

4. Planning Commission Meets On Zoom
When: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.
Where: Online via Zoom; City Hall is at 155 Deer Hill Ave.
What to know: The Planning Commission meets on Zoom Wednesday, according to the city calendar, which says the agenda will carry the links to join or watch on YouTube. The agenda had not been posted as of Friday.
More information here.

5. Tarrywile Park Authority Meets
When: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 4:30 p.m.
Where: Tarrywile Mansion, 70 Southern Blvd.
What to know: The Tarrywile Park Authority holds its monthly meeting at the mansion, according to the city calendar.
More information here.