5 Things To Know In Hamden This Week

HAMDEN, CT — The Hamden Planning and Zoning Commission holds a hearing Tuesday on the Ely Center of Contemporary Art's plan for a gallery on Leeder Hill Drive, the Board of Education meets the same night and the Legislative Council meets Monday.

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

1. School Board Honors 'Hamden Heroes,' Updates Title IX Policies
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Boardroom, 60 Putnam Ave.
What to know: The Board of Education will recognize Hamden High School students and staff as Hamden Heroes and welcome its new 2026-27 student representative, according to the agenda. The consent agenda revises the district's Title IX sex discrimination and harassment policies and repeals three older goals policies. The board is also set to approve building use requests, including Hamden High's pool for the Hamden Heronettes artistic swimming club and Shepherd Glen School for a PTA Winter Wonderland festival Dec. 12. Written comments go to PublicInput@hamden.org by 1 p.m. the day of the meeting.
More information here.

2. Hearing On Ely Center Art Gallery At Leeder Hill Drive
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Legislative Council Chambers, Hamden Memorial Town Hall, 2372 Whitney Ave., and on Zoom
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission holds a public hearing on a special permit and site plan for an art gallery and exhibition space at 131 Leeder Hill Drive, Unit 7, for the Ely Center of Contemporary Art, according to the agenda. The commission will also review a donation of native plants to Eli's Garden of Healing and a $26,925.75 bond release for 20 Davis St. Application materials are on the town's Pending Applications page.
More information here.

3. Legislative Council Meets Monday
When: Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
Where: Hamden Memorial Town Hall, 2372 Whitney Ave.
What to know: The Legislative Council holds its regular meeting, according to the town's meeting portal. No agenda had been posted as of Friday.
More information here.

4. Town Offices Closed For Veterans Day
When: Wednesday, Nov. 11
Where: Hamden Government Center, 2750 Dixwell Ave.
What to know: Town offices and buildings are closed Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day, according to the town calendar.
More information here.

5. Traffic Authority And Solid Waste Commission Meet
When: Monday, Nov. 9, 5:30 p.m. (Traffic Authority); Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. (Solid Waste & Recycling)
Where: Hamden Government Center, 2750 Dixwell Ave.
What to know: The Traffic Authority Commission meets Monday and the Solid Waste & Recycling Commission meets Wednesday in the Government Center's first-floor conference room, according to the town's meeting portal. Neither had posted agenda items as of Friday.
More information here.