5 Things To Know In New London

NEW LONDON, CT — The Board of Education meets Monday, the Garde Arts Center hosts a free film screening and community join fair Tuesday and roots musician Hubby Jenkins performs Saturday.

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

1. School Board Hears Enrollment Update, Weighs Middle School Hire
When: Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
Where: New London Public Schools Welcome Center, 3 Shaw's Cove, and online
What to know: The Board of Education will get a district enrollment update from the superintendent and reports from its facilities and policy committees, according to the agenda. After an executive session, the board may appoint an assistant principal for the Bennie Dover Jackson Multi-Magnet Middle School campus. Written public comments can be sent beforehand to francolinok@newlondon.org.
More information here.

2. 'Join Or Die' Film And Community Join Fair At The Garde
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 5:15 p.m.
Where: Garde Arts Center, 325 State St.
What to know: The Garde hosts "Join or Die: Find Your People," a film screening paired with a community join fair, to explore how joining groups can help build a stronger community, according to the Garde. Tickets are free.
More information here.

3. Hubby Jenkins In The Oasis Room
When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m.
Where: Oasis Room, Garde Arts Center, 325 State St.
What to know: Multi-instrumentalist Hubby Jenkins, a former member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, brings the African American stories behind country, blues, folk and old-time music to the Garde's Oasis Room, according to the Garde.
More information here.

4. City Phone Service May Be Interrupted Thursday
When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m. to noon
Where: City Hall, 181 State St.
What to know: City office phones may be unavailable or intermittent during scheduled maintenance Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon, according to the city.
More information here.

5. Wastewater Plant Discharge Permit Up For Renewal
When: Application under state review
Where: Wastewater treatment facility, 100 Trumbull St.
What to know: The city is applying to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to renew its permit to discharge treated sanitary wastewater from the plant at 100 Trumbull St. into the Thames River, according to the public notice. Veolia Water's project leader, Alex Boxmeyer, can answer questions at 860-447-5257, and the application can be inspected at DEEP in Hartford.
More information here.