5 Things To Know In Hamden This Week

HAMDEN, CT — Hamden votes in the state election Tuesday, the town's fall leaf and brush collection begins Thursday and teenagers are invited Saturday to help shape plans for the Town Center.

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

1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: District polling places, including Miller Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave. (District 1)
What to know: Hamden's state election polling places are Miller Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave. (District 1); Booker T. Washington Academy, 306 Circular Ave. (2); Keefe Community Center, 11 Pine St. (3); Spring Glen School, 1908 Whitney Ave. (4); Board of Education Building, 60 Putnam Ave. (5); Ridge Hill School, 120 Carew Road (6); Dunbar Hill School, 315 Lane St. (7); Bear Path School, 10 Kirk Road (8); and West Woods School, 350 West Todd St. (9), according to the town. Some residents' state election polling place differs from their local one.
More information here.

2. Fall Leaf And Brush Collection Begins
When: Starts Thursday, Nov. 5
Where: Townwide; Public Works routes map at hamden.com
What to know: Public Works will make two sweeps through town, with one crew starting from the south end and another from the north end, according to the town. A routes map on the Public Works page will be updated daily. Leaves must be in paper bags, not plastic, and brush must be bundled and tied, no more than 50 pounds, 4 feet long or 4 inches in diameter. Put bags and bundles at the curb separately and away from bulk items, not in the street or on the sidewalk. Raking leaves loose to the curb is allowed only for residents with documented disabilities.
More information here.

3. Teens Invited To Shape Hamden Town Center Plans
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 3 p.m.
Where: 1st Floor Program Room, Miller Memorial Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave., or online
What to know: The town is building a long-term plan to revitalize the Town Center and wants input from students in grades 7 through 12, according to the library's event listing. Topics include public spaces, parks, walking, biking and bus access, safety and the businesses, art and music that would bring life to the area. Registration is required, with 29 in-person and 30 online seats, and participation counts toward community service hours. Materials are available in Spanish.
More information here.

4. Inland Wetlands Commission Meets
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m.
Where: 2372 Whitney Ave.
What to know: The Inland Wetlands Commission holds its regular meeting, according to the town's meeting calendar. No agenda had been posted as of Friday.
More information here.

5. Saturday At The Library: Quinnipiac Helping Hands, Classical Women Talk
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m.
Where: Hamden Public Library, 2901 Dixwell Ave.
What to know: The library hosts a Helping Hands Day with Quinnipiac University in the Children's Department at 10 a.m. and a talk on "Mythic and Powerful Women in the Classical World" in the Friends Room at 10:30 a.m., according to the library calendar. During the week, the library also has a Family Game Night at the Brundage branch on Wednesday and a Mini Teen Chess Tournament on Thursday.
More information here.