This Week in Cheshire: Jerks, Santa, Meetings

Monday, Dec. 9:

— Learn about Connecticut jerks tonight at 7 p.m. at the Cheshire Public Library. Author Ray Bendici, an editor and writer for Connecticut Magazine and author of "Speaking Ill of the Dead: Jerks in Connecticut History", shares his tales of famous and not so famous Connecticut jerks — lives of notorious bad guys, perpetrators of mischief, visionary (if misunderstood) thinkers, and other colorful antiheroes, jerks, and evil doers from history. Register online or call 203-272-2246, ext 4.

— The Public Buildings Commission's Sidewalk, Chimney and Masonry Repair Committee meets at 8 a.m. at the CPS Facilities Office at 525 South Main St. behind Cheshire High School. Find the agenda here.

Tuesday, Dec. 10:

— The Cheshire Town Council's Budget Committee meets at 7 p.m. in room 207 at Cheshire Town Hall. Find the agenda here.

— The Cheshire Town Council meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. Find the agenda here.

Wednesday, Dec. 11:

— The Environment Commission meets at 7 p.m. in room 207 at Cheshire Town Hall. Find the agenda here.

— The Public Safety Commission meets at 7:20 p.m. in room 210 at Cheshire Town Hall. Find the agenda here.

Thursday, Dec. 12:

— The Human Services Committee meets at 7 p.m. at Cheshire Town Hall.

Saturday, Dec. 14:

— Photos with Santa from 10 a.m. at Dunkin' Donuts at 310 South Main St. in Cheshire. The event is free and kids get free donuts.