5 Things to Know in East Hampton & Portland This Week

Whether you’re a resident, a business owner, or just someone who likes to stay in the loop, there’s a handful of local happenings you’ll want to mark on your calendar this week in East Hampton and Portland.

1. Portland’s Economic Development Commission teams up with the Brownstone Area Steering Committee. The joint session is set for Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Mary Flood Room of the Portland Library (20 Freestone Ave.). Attendees will hand out the Q4 Business of the Quarter award to Candles by Kay, and they’ll also get updates on the regional housing needs study, business‑support programs, the Brainerd Place project, and, of course, the ongoing Brownstone Avenue brownfield redevelopment.

2. The Portland Library Board will review an energy audit and the FY 28 budget. That meeting takes place Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Van Beynum Room of the same library. Board members will discuss a scoping study for an upcoming energy audit, consider a modest $1,382 renewal for the Craft and Hobby collection, and look ahead to the 2027 meeting calendar, plus the library’s participation in Laptop ConneCT.

3. East Hampton is accepting written comments on its Draft Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). The draft is on the desk of the POCD Steering Committee, and the town will take formal feedback through the end of October at the Land Use Office, 1 Community Drive. After that, the town plans a November planning session and a public hearing slated for December.

4. Personal property declarations are due Nov. 2. Any business or individual who owned taxable personal property on Oct. 1—think machinery, furniture, farm equipment, even horses—must file a sworn declaration with the Assessor’s Office by the deadline or face a 25 % penalty. Questions can be directed to 860‑267‑2510.

5. East Hampton town offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 12. The closure is listed on the town calendar, so plan any in‑person visits accordingly.