Week Ahead in Hamden: Plant Science Day, Public Hearings, Lincoln

1. There's lots of rain forecast for this week, but today and tomorrow look good so enjoy it while you can! Find the forecast here.

2. The Legislative Council will be in action tonight, first at 6:30 p.m. with a Public Hearing by the Public Works and Parks Committee on bonding $3.8 million for road and sidewalk repairs, then a Public Hearing on the opening of a new business named Massage Envy Spa, proposed for 2300 Dixwell Ave., and then the regular monthly meeting. 

3. Tomorrow from 4 to 8 p.m., Rochford Field is the place to be for Hamden's National Night Out. There's fun planned for the whole family with the message to build community, generate support for anti-crime and drug prevention programs and strengthen police-community partnerships. Rochford Field  is located across from the former Hamden Middle School at 550 Newhall St.

4. On Friday night, the town of Hamden, the Town Center Park Commission and the Department of Arts, Recreation and Culture presents the movie "Lincoln" at 8 p.m. as part of its Friday Night at the Movies program.

5. On Wednesday, the state Agricultural Experiment Station at Lockwood Farm, 890 Evergreen Ave., hosts its annual Plant Science Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get the scoop here.