5 Things To Know In New Haven: Elm City Montessori Charter Vote, Ward 24 Election, $17.5M Bond

NEW HAVEN, CT — The New Haven Board of Education holds a hearing and vote on Elm City Montessori's charter renewal Monday, and Ward 24 voters elect an alder in a special election Tuesday.

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

1. School Board Takes Up Elm City Montessori Charter Renewal
When: Monday, Nov. 9; special meeting 4:30 p.m., regular meeting 5:30 p.m.
Where: King-Robinson School, 150 Fournier St.; also on Zoom
What to know: The Board of Education's special meeting is a presentation, public comment and board discussion on Elm City Montessori's charter renewal, and the regular meeting includes a vote on the renewal, according to the agendas. Other items include a three-year, $352,995 Sophos cybersecurity license renewal through CDW Government and a $83,531.25 increase to an All Pointe Home Care nursing agreement.
More information here.

2. Ward 24 Special Election For Alder
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Firehouse, 120 Ellsworth Ave.
What to know: Ward 24 voters elect an alder in a special election, according to the Registrars of Voters. Bring identification. Early voting ran Nov. 5-8.
More information here.

3. Alders' Finance Committee Takes Up $17.5M Bond For Carmon Settlement
When: Monday, Nov. 9, 6 p.m.
Where: Aldermanic Chambers, City Hall, 165 Church St.
What to know: The Board of Alders' Finance Committee agenda includes an ordinance authorizing general obligation bonds and appropriating $17.5 million to the litigation self-insurance fund for the city's settlement of Adam Carmon v. City of New Haven, according to the agenda. The city announced a $16.5 million settlement Oct. 16 in the federal civil rights suit over Carmon's conviction, which was overturned in 2022 after he served almost 29 years, according to the city. The meeting streams on the Board of Alders' YouTube channel.
More information here.

4. Owl Pellets And Prowl In Edgewood Park
When: Friday, Nov. 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Edgewood Park Ranger Station (Edgewood Avenue and Hobart Street), Edgewood Park
What to know: An evening owl program, "Owl Pellets and Prowl," meets at the Edgewood Park Ranger Station, according to the city calendar.
More information here.

5. Vision 2034 Wins National Planning Award
When: Announced this fall
Where: City of New Haven
What to know: Vision 2034, the city's Plan of Conservation and Development, won the American Planning Association's 2026 Daniel Burnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan, Mayor Justin Elicker and City Plan Director Laura Brown announced, according to the city.
More information here.