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Enfield's Big Week Ahead: New Council, Hearing on Enfield Square

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  Enfield Town Hall, November, 2025  The new Town Council will be officially seated at an organizational meeting Monday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. It will have eight Democrats and three Republicans. There will be seven women on the council, likely one of the highest representations in Enfield’s history. The council will choose a mayor at this meeting. (See appendix) Democratic members Newcomers: Linda Allegro, Zach Zannoni, Maya Nicole Matthews, Aaron Thomas. Returning: Gina Cekala, Bob Cressotti, Cynthia Mangini, State Rep. John Santantella. Republican members State Rep. Carol Hall, who previously served on the Town Council; Marie Pyznar and Lori Unghire, who are returning members. Other than to get sworn in and select a mayor, the new council is unlikely to conduct any other significant business at this meeting. That will happen at an expected meeting Nov. 17. Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on Enfield Square The PZC will hold a hearing on a plan Thursday at 7 p.m., to rede...
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Yes, climate change will increase Connecticut's population

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The state believes population in our cities will double in 25 years or so. This op-ed in the Courant (hopefully, it isn't paywalled) argues that Connecticut's population will see increases because of climate change. The impact of rising temperatures and sea levels on Southern states, as well as heat and water shortages in the Southwest, will make northern tier areas attractive as places to live. How will Enfield do? A wetter than normal climate is expected in our region. Temps will increase some in the valley, and the number of 90+ degrees annually will rise. https://www.courant.com/opinion/insight/hc-op-insight-assadourian-connecticut-cities-population-0202-20200131-5dod4i525zak5fhj6jjeevtbem-story.html
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