Revised Notice of Scoping for Judds Homestead
Revised: Addition of a Public Scoping Meeting and extension of the public comment period to January 2, 2026
Address of possible location: 980 High Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
Municipality where proposed action might be located: Fairfield
Project Description: This development effort proposes the new construction of 40 multifamily dwelling units in five (5) buildings on 2.48 acres as well as the adaptively reused existing circa 1890’s farmhouse into a community room and management offices. The project is 100% affordable with projected household incomes ranging from 30% to 80% AMI in 18 one bedroom, 16 two bedroom and 6 three bedroom dwelling units. All first floor apartments will be fully accessible units. The site is located in a pedestrian friendly neighborhood and is an 8 minute walk to Holland Hill elementary school, and many retail and medical establishments on Black Rock Turnpike, and a bus stop. According to State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) "The property located at 980 High Street does not appear eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Portions of the soil series descriptions reported for the project area are noted to be urban land, characterized by periods of filling, cutting, and other ground disturbing activities. Review of historic aerials show a period of rapid development around the project area between 1934 and 1949. These conditions indicate that the project area has a low potential to yield intact archaeological deposits. Based on the information provided, no historic properties will be affected". No major environmental concern was identified.
Project Map: Click here to view a map of the project area.
There will be a public scoping meeting for this proposed action:
DATE: December 18, 2025
TIME: 4 PM
PLACE: CEPA Public Scoping Meeting for Judd's Homestead (980 High Street, Fairfield, CT 06824) | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
NOTES: Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA), Project overview, Public comments
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: January 2, 2026.
Written comments should be sent to
Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Connecticut Dept. of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov
If you have questions about the public scoping meeting or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Connecticut Dept. of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@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:
Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Connecticut Dept. of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov
What Happens Next: The sponsoring agency will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.