Five Things: Planning Ahead, With Council & Planning Board

Town Council–Planning Board meeting: Discussion of the town's new Comprehensive Plan. To learn more, check out this preview story. 

Town Council meeting: On the agenda of the regular Town Council meeting is discussion of the EG Fire District merger and a vote on the motion to direct the Town Manager and Town Solicitor to work with the Fire District to prepare legislation for a fire district merger.
 
EG Housing Authority meeting: On the agenda is an update of the smoke-free implementation, roof replacement on Queen Street and status update on a site on Duke Street.

Patch’s ‘Deck the House’ contest: The weekend is over and if your house is looking spiffy with holiday decorations, consider showing it off beyond the drive-bys. We’re looking for the most decorated houses in town to participate in the second annual Patch Deck the House Contest. The overall winner brings $100,000 to their school district and up to $500 back on their electricity bill. Runners’ up get electricity money back too. Get involved. Upload a picture here. Or vote. If you have any questions, contact me (elizabeth.mcnamara@patch.com).

Hanukkah: The Jewish Festival of Lights continues today through Sunday. For some recipes and information about local happenings, check out our Hanukkah story here.