Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality

Cedarcrest Hospital Surplus Property, Newington

1. Recommendation of the Commissioner of Energy & Environmental Protection Regarding a Proposed State Land Transfer in Newington (Step III)

Address of Property : 525 Russell Road, Newington

Commonly used name of property or other identifying information: former Cedarcrest Hospital


Number of acres to be transferred: 88.5 acres


Click to view map of property location

Previous editions of the Environmental Monitor have included notices pertaining to this proposed transfer: 


Click here to view the original notice of intent to transfer the property (Step I).


The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection recommends protection of identified natural resources located on a portion of the subject property.  Click here to read that recommendation and information concerning the environmental resources considered in this recommendation.

Comments from the public are welcome in this process.  Comments may include information about significant natural resources or recreation resources on the property, as well as recommendations for means to preserve such resources. Comments must be received by the close of business on:  November 22, 2013


Written comments* should be sent to:

Name :

 David Fox

Agency :

Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Office of Envrionmental Review

Address :

 79 Elm St.
Hartford, CT 06106-5127
Telephone: 860-424-4111

E-Mail :

 david.fox@ct.gov


*E-Mail submissions are preferred. 


WHAT HAPPENS NEXT:

  • The Commissioner of Energy & Environmental Protection will respond to any comments received concerning this parcel in a Step IV Notice in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.
  • If no comments are received concerning this parcel, the Department will consider that all public notice requirements of CGS section 4b-47 have been satisfied.
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