1. Notice of Scoping for Cromwell Industrial Park

Municipality where proposed project is located:  Cromwell

Address of Project Location:   Route 3

Project Description:  An Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) under CEPA will be prepared for this project.  The Town of Cromwell is working with the Department to explore the possibility of creating an industrial park on a tract of land bounded to the east by CT Route 99 and to the west by Interstate 91, to the north by commercial/industrial development in the town of Rocky Hill and to the south by municipally owned open space.  A proposed industrial park in this area would consist of approximately 456 acres of land within the project area located along the east and west sides of Route 3.  The development is expected to include construction of roads, utility infrastructure, and wetland mitigation as needed, and other associated improvements.  The funds will be used for pre-planning activities, as well as, strategic infrastructure improvements for the private development of the industrial park.

Project Map:  Click here to view a map of the project area.

Written comments from the public concerning the nature and extent of any environmental impacts of the proposed action are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on January 30, 2006.

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, the sponsoring agency shall schedule a Public Scoping Meeting.

Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:

The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, in the Fall of 2006.

2. Notice of Scoping for I-291 Corridor Project

Municipality where proposed project might be located:  South Windsor

Address of Possible Project Location:  I-291 Gateway Zone 

Project Description:   An Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) under CEPA will be prepared for the proposed project.  The Town of South Windsor has proposed a 165-acre industrial development in the area of Interstate 291, Route 30 and Route 5.  The town would like to develop 22-acres owned by the town and an additional 143 privately held acres in the I-291 Gateway Zone.  The parcels are located to the east of Connecticut Route 5, to the South of Chapel Road, to the North of Ellington Road, and State lands and I-291 border the property to the South. The development is expected to include the construction of roads, utility infrastructure connections, wetland mitigation as needed, and other associated improvements.

The EIE will address the direct impacts of the state actions described above as well as secondary and cumulative impacts to the natural and man-made environment associated with the proposed I-291 Corridor Project.  Some of the issues/concerns that will be addressed in the EIE are related to endangered and threatened species found within the project limits, present wetlands, stormwater generated from the project area, and archaeological resources present on the site. 

Project Map:  Click here to view a map of the project area.

Written comments from the public concerning the nature and extent of any environmental impacts of the proposed action are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on January 9, 2006.

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, the sponsoring agency shall schedule a Public Scoping Meeting.

Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:

The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, in September 2006

1. EIE Notice for the Proposed Litchfield Judicial District Courthouse at Torrington, Connecticut

Municipality where project is proposed: Torrington

Address of Project Locations: The following sites in Torrington are under consideration for the proposed project:

Project Description: The Judicial Branch, in association with the Department of Public Works (DPW), proposes to consolidate and construct an approximately 160,000 square foot Litchfield Judicial District Courthouse in Torrington.  The new courthouse would house Civil, Criminal, Family and Juvenile Courts.  Nine courtrooms, as well as hearing rooms, judges’ chambers and court support services would be included in the new facility.  Additionally, approximately 400 parking spaces would be provided onsite to accommodate current and future needs for visitors, judges, and staff.  The existing Litchfield Courthouse on West Street in Litchfield would be renovated and remain in use for certain court functions. 

Project Location Map:  Click here to view the general location of the sites under consideration.  Click on the names of the sites below to view the individual sites.

Timken Site             Nidec Site               Kelley Site

Written comments on this document and any other pertinent information must be sent or postmarked by: December 23, 2005.

The public can view a copy of this EIE at:

• City Clerk’s Office, Torrington City Hall, 140 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Room 209, Torrington, CT;
• The Torrington Library, 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington, CT;
• Litchfield Town Clerk’s Office, Town Offices, 74 West Street, Litchfield, CT;
• Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South Street, Litchfield, CT; and
• DPW, 165 Capitol Avenue, Room 275, Hartford, CT. 

The document is also available online at DPW’s web site at: https://www.ct.gov/dpw/.

There is a public hearing scheduled for this EIE on:

DATE: December 14, 2005

TIME: 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)

PLACE: Torrington City Hall Auditorium, 140 Main Street, Torrington, CT

NOTES: The purpose of this public hearing is to solicit public comments on the EIE. 

Send your comments about this EIE to:

If you have questions about requesting a public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact: