Here's 5 Things To Know In Stamford As You Begin The Week

STAMFORD, CT — Board of Representatives committees take up nearly $1 million to replace the city's parking meters, an ordinance to create an urban grocery store development district and a review of e-bike rules, and early voting for the Nov. 3 election ends Sunday at the Government Center.

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

1. BOR Fiscal Committee Weighs New Parking Meters, Garage Upgrades, Revaluation
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.
Where: Democratic Caucus Room, fourth floor, Government Center, and online; 888 Washington Blvd.
What to know: The Board of Representatives Fiscal Committee will consider additional capital appropriations of $991,192 to replace all of the city's parking meters to lower operating costs and $1 million for parking garage upgrades, according to its notice. Also on the agenda: $150,000 for traffic signal improvements on Long Ridge Road and $50,000 for road and pedestrian work at High Ridge and Long Ridge roads, both tied to the development at 120 Long Ridge Road, and a contract with Municipal Valuation Services for the 2027 citywide property revaluation. The Board of Finance approved each item 6-0.
More information here.

2. Urban Grocery Store District Ordinance Up For Review
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m.
Where: Democratic Caucus Room, fourth floor, Government Center, and online; 888 Washington Blvd.
What to know: The BOR Legislative and Rules Committee will take up an ordinance for publication establishing an urban grocery store development district, submitted by a group of representatives, according to its notice. It will also consider a resolution urging state lawmakers to pass statewide window safety legislation to protect children.
More information here.

3. Committee Reviews E-Bike Rules, Air Quality Monitoring
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m. (remote)
Where: Online; Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd.
What to know: The BOR Public Safety and Health Committee will review state and local e-bike laws and enforcement by the Stamford Police Department, including possible new regulations to improve safety for riders and the public, according to its notice. It will also review the city's air quality monitoring program and its blighted property procedures.
More information here.

4. Early Voting Ends Sunday At The Government Center
When: Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 1 (final week); 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29
Where: Fourth floor, Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd.
What to know: Early voting for the Nov. 3 election continues on the fourth floor of the Government Center through Sunday, according to the registrar of voters. New residents who aren't registered can register in person at the Government Center during early voting or on Election Day.
More information here.

5. BOR Appointments Committee Reviews Board Nominees
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Democratic Caucus Room, fourth floor, Government Center, and online; 888 Washington Blvd.
What to know: The BOR Appointments Committee will consider Mayor Caroline Simmons' nominations to the Zoning Board, Personnel Commission, Patriotic and Special Events Commission and Stamford Golf Authority, according to its notice.
More information here.