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Scoping Notices
1. Notice of Scoping for Brookfield Sanitary Sewer Extension
Municipality where proposed project would be located: Brookfield
Project Description: The project involves a sanitary sewer extension from the town’s existing sewer located in Gray’s Bridge Road that will collect wastewater generated at Stony Hill Village, Whisconier Village and Cedarbrook Condominiums to resolve pollution problems caused by failing septic systems. The project involves the construction of three wastewater pumping stations and approximately 17,000 linear feet of sanitary sewers to service the three condominiums.
Project Map: Click here to view a map of the project area.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: May 20, 2005
Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the address below. If a meeting is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, by April 29, 2005, the Department of Environmental Protection will schedule a Public Scoping Meeting.
Additional information about the project can be viewed in person at:
Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Water Management
Municipal Facilities Section (2nd Floor)
79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Written comments and/or requests to hold a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
| Name: | George V. Hicks, P.E. |
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Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Water Management |
| Address: | 79 Elm St. |
| Hartford, CT 06106 | |
| Phone: | (860) 424-3752 |
| Fax: | (860) 424-4067 |
| E-Mail: | george.hicks@po.state.ct.us |
Any questions about the project or a public meeting should also be directed to Mr. Hicks.
The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, in June 2005.
2. Notice of Scoping for Improvements to the Interstate 84 Corridor
Municipalities where proposed project will be located: Danbury,Bethel,Brookfield,Newtown, Southbury,Middlebury and Waterbury
Project Description: The Connecticut Department of Transportation will prepare an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) on a proposal for transportation improvements to Interstate 84 in the towns of Danbury, Bethel, Brookfield, Newtown, Southbury, Middlebury and Waterbury, Connecticut for a distance of approximately 32 miles.
Alternatives under consideration include, but are not limited to, 1) Taking no action, 2) transit operation service, 3) transportation systems management, 4) addition of a third general purpose travel lane in each direction, 5) addition of a third travel lane in each directin with congestion pricing, 6) addition of a third travel lane in each direction for use as managed travel lanes.
Project Map(s): Click here to view a map of the project area.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: June 17th, 2005.
There will be two Public Scoping Meetings for this project at:
DATE: May 16th, 2005 Date: May 17th, 2005
TIME: 7:00 PM Time: 7:00 PM
PLACE: Southbury Town Hall Place: Danbury Town Hall
Written comments should be sent to:
| Name: | Mr. Edgar T. Hurle - Transportation Planning Director |
| Agency: | Connecticut Department of Transportation |
| Address: | 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Room |
| Newington, CT 06106 | |
| Fax: | 860-594-3028 |
| E-Mail: | Edgar.Hurle@po.state.ct.us |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
| Name: | Mr. Keith T. Hall - Transportation Supervising Planner |
| Agency: | Connecticut Department of Transportation |
| Address: | 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Room 2155 |
| Phone: | Newington, CT 06106 |
| Fax: | 860-594-2926 |
| E-Mail: | Keith.Hall@po.state.ct.us |
The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, in September, 2006.
Municipalities where proposed project might be located: Derby and Ansonia, Connecticut
Addresses of Possible Project Location: Route 8, Derby and Ansonia, Connecticut
Project Description: The purpose of the proposed action is to improve and enhance the safety and operational characteristics of Exits 16, 17, and 18, as they provide access to and from Route 8 in Derby and Ansonia, Connecticut. The purpose of the proposed action is also to improve the operational characteristics to and from Route 8, as well as along the adjacent local street network.
Access at Exit 16 is proposed to be improved by adding a northbound on-ramp, upgraded northbound off-ramp, upgraded southbound on-ramp, and adding a connector road from an extension of Water Street to Pershing Drive. The southbound off-ramp at Exit 17 is proposed for reconstruction, while the northbound on- and off-ramps are to be eliminated. A new northbound on-ramp is proposed at Exit 18.
Project Map(s): Click here to view a map of the project area.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: May 24, 2005.
Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the address below no later than April 29, 2005. If a meeting is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the sponsoring agency shall schedule a Public Scoping Meeting.
Additional information about the project can be viewed in person at or online at:
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
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Mr. Edgar T. Hurle – Transportation Planning Director |
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State of Connecticut Department of Transportation |
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2800 Berlin Turnpike |
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Newington, CT 06106 | |
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(860) 594-3028 |
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If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
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Mr. Keith T. Hall – Transportation Supervising Planner |
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State of Connecticut Department of Transportation |
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2800 Berlin Turnpike |
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Newington, CT 06106 | |
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(860) 594-2926 |
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(860) 594-3028 |
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For detailed questions regarding the project please contact: Mr. Richard Dunne, Valley Council of Governments, Derby Train Station, 12 Main Street Derby, CT 06418. Telephone and Fax: (203) 735-8688, E-Mail: info@valleycog.org.
The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, in December, 2005.
EIE Notices
1. EIE Notice for Hebron Village Green District
Municipality where project is proposed: Hebron, CT
Address of Possible Project Location: Situated on the south side of Main Street (Route 66) and the east side of Church Street (Route 85)
Project Description: The Town received a Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant to assist in the construction of the new road and utilities to access the Town's new planned mixed-use business expansion area, within the Hebron Town Center, called the Village Green District. The Town is working with private property owners and developers to develop the 148 acre site directly adjacent to the Town's General Business District along Route 66. The State funds are proposed for use toward constructing the initial 1,000 feet of road and utilities as a public incentive for private investment.
Project Maps: Click here to view maps of the project location and project area.
Comments on this EIE will be accepted by 4:00 p.m. on June 3, 2005
The public can view a copy of this EIE at:
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DECD, 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106
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Town Clerk, Hebron Town Hall, 15 Gilead Street, Hebron
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Hebron Public Library, Main Street, Hebron
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The document without the supplemental volume will be also published on the DECD web site: https://www.ct.gov/ecd
There is no public hearing scheduled for this EIE: DECD will hold a public hearing if twenty-five persons or an association having not less than twenty-five persons requests such a hearing by April 28, 2005.
| Name: | Maya Loewenberg |
| Agency: | DECD |
| Address: | 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106 |
| E-Mail: | maya.loewenberg@po.state.ct.us |
| Phone: | 860-270-8155 |
Other information: Comments may also be faxed to Ms. Maya Loewenberg at 860/270-8157.
2. EIE Notice for Three Rivers Community College (TRCC) Consolidation and the Relocation of Norwich Connecticut Technical High School (NCTHS)
Municipality where project is proposed: Norwich
Address of Project Locations: 7 Mahan Drive and 574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT
Project Description: The TRCC consolidation would provide renovations of the existing TRCC main building with approximately 193,000 square feet of new construction to adequately support approximately 2,000 full time equivalent students. The NCTHS relocation would provide renovations of the existing main building at the Mohegan Campus with approximately 95,000 square feet of new construction to adequately support approximately 550 students.
Project Location Map: Click here to view a map of the project area.
Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: May 20, 2005
The public can view a copy of this EIE at: Norwich City Clerk’s Office, room 215, City Hall, 100 Broadway, and Norwich Planning Department, 23 Union Street, Norwich, CT; Mohegan Campus Library, 7 Mahan Drive, Norwich, CT; Thames Valley Campus Library, 574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT; and Board of Trustees of Community-Technical Colleges, 61 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT.
The EIE can also be viewed online at: http://www.trcc.commnet.edu/collocation/index.htm
There is no public hearing scheduled for this EIE. The agency will hold a public hearing if 25 or more persons or an association that has at least 25 members requests a hearing. A public hearing request must be made no later than
Send your comments about this EIE to:
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Ms. Lenell Kittlitz, Director of Facilities Planning |
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Board of Trustees of Community-Technical Colleges |
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| E-Mail: | lkittlitz@commnet.edu |
If you have questions about requesting a public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact:
| Name: | Dennis Tovey, Project Manager |
| Agency: | Department of Public Works |
| Address: | 165 Capitol Avenue |
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| Phone: | (860) 713-5619 |
3. EIE Notice for Reconstruction of Interchange 33 on Interstate 95
Municipality where project is proposed: Stratford, Connecticut
Address of Possible Project Location: I-95, Interchange 33
Project Description: The Connecticut Department of Transportation proposes to reconstruct Interchange 33 on Interstate 95 in Stratford, Connecticut to provide a full diamond interchange. Currently, this facility is a partial interchange consisting of a southbound entrance ramp to I-95 from the Veterans Boulevard Connector and a northbound exit ramp from I-95 to Ferry Boulevard. The new configuration will include a new southbound off ramp from I-95 to Veterans Boulevard and a new northbound on ramp from Ferry Boulevard to I-95.
Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: April 29, 2005
The public can view a copy of this EIE at:The Stratford Town Clerk’s Office-Town Hall, Room 101-2725 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615; Stratford Library-2203 Main Street-Stratford, CT 06615; The Greater Bridgeport Regional Planning Agency-Bridgeport Transportation Center-525 Water Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604-4902; The Federal Highway Administration-628-2 Hebron Avenue, Suite 303,Glastonbury, CT 06033; The Connecticut Department of Transportation-2800 Berlin Turnpike-Room 2155,Newington, CT 06131-7549
There is a public hearing scheduled for this EIE on:
DATE: April 13, 2005
TIME: 7:00 pm
PLACE: Town Council Chambers-Stratford Town Hall-2725 Main Street-Stratford, CT
Send your comments about this EIE to:
| Name: | Edgar T. Hurle - Transportation Planning Director |
| Agency: | Connecticut Department of Transportation |
| Address: | 2800 Berlin Turnpike - Room 2155 |
| Newington, CT 06131-7549 | |
| E-Mail: | Edgar.hurle@po.state.ct.us |
If you have questions about the public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact :
| Name: | Keith T. Hall - Transportation Supervising Planner |
| Agency: | Connecticut Department of Transportation |
| Address: | 2800 Berlin Turnpike - Newington, CT 06131-7549 |
| E-Mail: | Keith.hall@po.state.ct.us |
| Phone: | 860-594-2926 |
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