1. Post-Scoping Notice for Southbury Training School Farm Building Demolition

Project Title: Southbury Training School Farm Building and Structure Demolition Project

Project Location: Corner of Spruce Brook Rd., Purchase Brook Rd. and Cassidy Rd.

Municipality where project is located: Southbury

Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On November, 2, 2021, the Department of Agriculture published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed project in the Environmental Monitor.

A public scoping meeting was not requested or held for this project.

There was one comment received during the public comment period from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.  The response to the comment received is linked here in the Environmental Review Checklist.  After consideration of the comment received, the Department of Agriculture has determined that the project does not require preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) under CEPA.

The Department of Agriculture's conclusion is documented in a Memorandum of Findings and Determination which is linked here.

Agency contact:

Name: Jaime L. Smith

Agency: Department of Agriculture

Address: 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103

Phone: (860) 713-2559

E-Mail: jaime.smith@ct.gov

Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring State Agency.

What Happens Next:
The Department of Agriculture expects the proposed project to go forward, provided funding becomes available.  This is the final notice of the action to be published in the Environmental Monitor.