1. Notice of EIE for Rentschler Field Infrastructure Improvements

Municipality where project is proposed: East Hartford

Address of Possible Project Location: Rentschler Field

Project Description: The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has prepared an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) in accordance with the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA).  The Proposed Action is the award of State funding for the following activities associated with the redevelopment of Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut.

1. Construction of long term transportation improvements at the Roberts Street/Silver Lane/proposed East Hartford Boulevard North intersection;
2. Construction of long term transportation improvements at the I-84 westbound off ramp at Roberts Street;
3. Design and Construction of long term transportation improvements in the Route 2/Brewer/Main/ High Streets/ East Hartford Boulevard South area;
4. Development of existing United Technologies Corporation (UTC) land as permanent Stadium parking areas; and
5. Construction of an access road leading to the new East Hartford-Glastonbury Elementary Magnet School (EHGEMS).

These proposed activities are depicted in Figure ES-1.  The EIE presents the potential environmental impacts of these direct actions as well as the indirect action of redeveloping Rentschler Field with approximately 5.7 million square feet of mixed use development.

Municipality where project is proposed: New Milford

Project Description: The Town of New Milford has proposed modifications to its wastewater treatment facility in accordance with the facilities planning document prepared by Earth Tech, “Wastewater Facilities Plan, Town of New Milford, Connecticut, October 15, 2001,” with revisions dated May 2005 and March 2006.  Specifically, the proposed work will include modifications to the headworks, raw pumps, primary tanks, and aeration tanks; addition of aeration tankage; expansion of secondary clarification; modifications for nitrogen removal; replacement of the chlorination/dechlorination disinfection system with ultraviolet disinfection; flow monitoring modifications; odor control improvements; and sludge handling and thickening improvements, as recommended in the report.

The proposed expansion of average daily design capacity from 1 to 2 million gallons per day and treatment upgrade work is to satisfy service area growth issues and the need to provide advanced wastewater treatment for nutrient removal.  There are significant expansions of the sewer system being constructed along Route 7 south to the Brookfield town line.  Significant connections have recently been made causing flows and loads to the wastewater treatment facility to increase to near capacity.  The project will result in improved plant efficiency and reliability as well as positive environmental benefits of improved water quality to the Housatonic River and Long Island Sound.

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

Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: October 20, 2006

The public can view a copy of this EIE at:

Department of Environmental Protection
Water Protection & Land Reuse Bureau
Municipal Facilities Section (2nd Floor)
79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106

or at the office of the

New Milford Town Clerk
Town Hall
10 Main St.
New Milford, CT 06776

A link to the EIE can also be found online at the DEP website:  http://dep.state.ct.us/eie/index.htm

Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Hearing on this EIE by sending such a request to the address below by September 15, 2006.  If a hearing is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the Department of Environmental Protection must schedule a Public Hearing.

Send your comments about this EIE to:

If you have questions about a public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact Rowland Denny as directed above.