1. Revised deadline! Milford Property Acquisition, Milford
2. University of Connecticut South Campus Development, Mansfield
3. Revised deadline! Mansfield Four Corners Sewer Extension, Mansfield
4. NEW! Replacement of Bridge 02866, Coventry and Mansfield
5. NEW! Downtown Crossing - Phase II, New Haven
1. Eureka Water Storage Tank, Danbury
2. East Side Water Storage Tank, Southington
"Scoping" is for projects in the earliest stages of planning. At the scoping stage, detailed information on a project's design, alternatives, and environmental impacts does not yet exist. Sponsoring agencies are asking for comments from other agencies and from the public as to the scope of alternatives and environmental impacts that should be considered for further study. Send your comments to the contact person listed for the project by the date indicated.
1. Notice of Scoping for Milford Property Acquisition
Municipality where proposed project might be located: Milford
Address of Possible Project Locations: Railroad Avenue between High Street and River Street
Project Description: The City of Milford is the recipient of an Urban Act grant to acquire four parcels of property along Railroad Avenue between High Street and River Street, in order to relieve current parking constraints and to provide future opportunities for mixed-use, transit-oriented development. The properties are located at 0 River Street, 44-64 River Street, 0 Railroad Avenue and 145 High Street.
State assistance would enable the city's acquisition of the aforementioned properties and commencement of Phase 1 of the project, intended to relieve parking constraints. Phase 1 includes property acquisition, design and site work, and any necessary demolition of existing structures. Phase 2 of the project will include the creation of surface parking and landscaping with the addition of several sources of multi-modal transportation hubs for bikes, electric vehicles and incentivized ride-share vehicles. Phase 3 of the project may entail the construction of a low-profile parking structure for additional parking, coupled with planned mixed-use development. Phase 2 of the project will result in 150-180 additional parking spaces, with a cumulative total of approximately 325 additional parking spaces anticipated by the end of Phase 3 depending on market conditions. Phase 2 and 3 will be funded through local and private funds.
As the sponsoring agency for this project, the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is seeking public input on the potential for significant impacts associated with the acquisition and intended use of the referenced properties.
Project Maps: Click here to view a map of the project area. Click here to view a map of the alternative project sites previously considered.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: Thursday, March 19, 2015.
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. Such requests must be made by Friday, February 27, 2015.
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
| Name: | Mr. Zack Hyde |
| Agency: | Connecticut Office of Policy and Management |
| Address: |
450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 |
| Fax: | 860-418-6467 |
| E-Mail: | Zack.Hyde@ct.gov |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
| Name: | Mr. Zack Hyde |
| Agency: | Connecticut Office of Policy and Management |
| Address: | 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 |
| Phone: | 860-418-6261 |
| Fax: | 860-418-6467 |
| E-Mail: | Zack.Hyde@ct.gov |
2. Notice of Scoping for the University of Connecticut South Campus Development
Municipality where proposed project might be located: Mansfield
Address of Possible Project Locations: The area approximately bounded by Bolton Rd, Coventry Rd, Mansfield Rd, and Whitney Rd on the University of Connecticut Storrs Campus, Mansfield, Connecticut
Project Description: This scoping notice encompasses multiple University of Connecticut (UCONN) projects, including the Honors Residence Hall for which a Scoping Notice was published in the November 18, 2014 Environmental Monitor.
UCONN proposes to undertake several projects in the area of the Storrs Campus known as South Campus. The projects are in close proximity, being located in the area approximately bounded by Bolton Road to the south, Coventry Road to the east, Mansfield Road to the east and north, and Whitney Road to the west. The earliest these projects are planned to start is during the fall of 2015 and all are expected to be complete prior to the fall of 2017. As these projects have a common setting and construction schedule, UCONN will address Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) requirements for these projects by grouping them into a single Proposed Action known as the South Campus Development (SCD). The SCD will consist of the following elements, all of which are consistent with the on-going campus master planning process:
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Construction of a new Honors Program Residence Hall at the corner of Gilbert Road and Mansfield Drive. The proposed residence hall will include approximately 650 beds and an integrated dining facility providing approximately 700 seats. The proposed facility will total approximately 210,000 gross square feet (gsf) within a 5- to 6-story structure and an 8- to 9-story tower element. Removal of an 18-space parking lot off of Gilbert Road will also result from the Honors Residence Hall project.
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Construction of an approximately 30,000 gsf addition to the Fine Arts building to add production space including paint, scene, costume, and prop shops. The addition will extend north from the Nafe Katter Theatre and west from the Drama-Music Building and will also result in removal of 28 to 34 spaces from Lot 1.
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Removal of two houses on the south side of Gilbert Road that are contributing structures to the University of Connecticut National Register Historic District.
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Closure of Gilbert Road to vehicular traffic for approximately 950 feet between Whitney Road and Mansfield Road to create a pedestrian walkway and modifications to Whitney Road, potentially including removal of an undetermined number of on-street parking spaces, to accommodate redirected traffic from Gilbert Road.
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Closure of Coventry Road and Maple Lane to vehicular traffic and replacement with a pedestrian access that will also accommodate emergency (life/safety) vehicles and equipment.
The new building construction (Honors and Fine Arts) will tie into central utilities and will be designed to achieve a minimum Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Silver designation. The conversion of Gilbert and Coventry Roads and Maple Lane will further strengthen the pedestrian core of the campus. All elements of the SCD are within the portion of the Fenton River watershed that drains to Mirror Lake and are in areas of existing development.
In addition to addressing potential impacts associated with the SCD projects, secondary and cumulative impacts resulting from projects constructed in 2013-2015, as well as projects that will foreseeably be constructed during 2015-2017 will be addressed in the SCD CEPA process (see figure). Projects constructed in 2013 that met or exceeded the thresholds within the Generic Environmental Classification Document have followed the CEPA process and are documented at http://www.envpolicy.uconn.edu/eiearchivedCEPA-NEPAreviews.html.
Project Map(s): Click here to view a map of the project area.Clickhere to view a map of the projects.
Written comments: from the public are welcomed and will be accepted through March 19, 2015. Comments previously received during the Honors Residence Hall’s scoping period will also be considered as comments received on the SCD proposed action.
There will be a Public Scoping Meeting for this project at:
Date: March 11, 2015
Time: 7:00 p.m. (Doors will be open at 6:00 p.m. to allow review of informational materials.)
Place: Room 146, UConn Bishop Center; One Bishop Circle; Storrs, CT
Written comments should be sent to:
Name: Paul Ferri
Agency: UConn - Office of Environmental Policy
Address: 31 LeDoyt Road, U-3055; Storrs, CT 06269
Fax: 860-486-9295
E-Mail: paul.ferri@uconn.edu
If you have questions about the Public Scoping Meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, please contact Mr. Ferri as directed above.
The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment late spring 2015.
Municipality where proposed project would be located: Mansfield
Project Location: Along Route 195 (Storrs Road), approximately 3,000 feet north and 1,000 feet south from its intersection with Route 44 (Middle Turnpike Road); along Route 44, approximately 600 feet east and 3,700 feet west from its intersection with Route 195; and along portions of North Hillside Road and Professional Park Road.
Project Description: Public Act 14-98, Section 97 authorized a $3 million grant-in-aid to the Town of Mansfield to extend sewers to the Four Corners area. The project involves installation of approximately 22,000 feet of sewer piping inclusive of collection system, a trunk sewer and a force main, two submersible pump stations, and related equipment and appurtenances to provide public sewer service to the Four Corners area as well as certain properties along Route 195 and Route 44, including a manufactured home development known as Rolling Hills Community. This area has a history of sewage disposal challenges due to high water table and poor soils. Wastewater would be discharged to the University of Connecticut’s wastewater treatment plant.
The Four Corners area is one of three main commercial centers in Mansfield. It serves as the northern gateway to Mansfield and has the benefit of being located at the crossroads of two state arterial roads. Plans to extend water and sewer to this area will enable redevelopment with a mixture of residential and commercial uses. Given its proximity to the new Technology Park, it is anticipated that this area will be focal point for research and light industry and may also become a priority housing location for Tech Park workers. The size of the area combined with extensive wetland resources will result in clusters of development that have been designated by the Town as appropriate for higher intensity uses.
Project Map: Click here to view a map of the proposed project.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: April 6, 2015
There will be a Public Scoping Meeting for this project at:
DATE: March 18, 2015
TIME: 7:00 p.m. (Doors will be open at 6:00 p.m. to allow review of informational materials.)
PLACE: Council Chamber, Mansfield Town Hall; Four South Eagleville Road; Storrs, CT
Purpose of Meeting: The Scoping Meeting will present information about the project and solicit public comments on the project’s purpose and need, preliminary alternatives, and areas of key environmental concern.
Written comments should be sent to:
| Name: | Carlos Esguerra |
| Agency: |
Department of Energy & Environmental Protection Bureau of Water Protection & Land Reuse |
| Address: |
79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT 06106-5127 |
| Phone: | 860-424-3756 |
| Fax: | 860-424-4067 |
| E-Mail: | carlos.esguerra@ct.gov |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact Mr. Esguerra, as directed above.
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to complying with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact us at (860) 418-5910 or deep.accommodations@ct.gov if you: have a disability and need a communication aid or service; have limited proficiency in English and may need information in another language; or if you wish to file an ADA or Title VI discrimination complaint. Any person needing a hearing accommodation may call the State of Connecticut relay number - 711. Requests for accommodations must be made at least two weeks prior to any agency hearing, program or event.
4. Notice of Scoping for the Replacement of Bridge No. 02866 - Route 275 over the Willimantic River
Municipalities where proposed project might be located: Coventry and Mansfield
Address of Possible Project Location: Route 275 over the Willimantic River
Project Description: This project involves the replacement of Bridge No. 02866, which carries Route 275 over Willimantic River, and is located on the Coventry/Mansfield town line. The bridge, built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1973, is a two-span bridge supported by stone masonry abutments and a center pier. The total length of the bridge is 122 feet, with a maximum span length of 61 feet. There are no curbs or sidewalks located on this bridge. The curb-to-curb deck width is 14.3 feet, which accommodates one lane of alternating one-way traffic controlled by stop signs. The average daily traffic on the bridge is roughly 3,100 vehicles. The approach roadways accommodate one lane of traffic in each direction; however, just east of Bridge No. 02866 is a railroad bridge, which has a minimum curb-to-curb width of 17 feet, allowing only alternating one-way traffic to pass beneath.
The replacement is necessary because the existing bridge structure is structurally deficient, functionally obsolete, and hydraulically inadequate. The bridge is functionally obsolete due to its substandard curb-to-curb roadway width. The bridge is hydraulically inadequate due to its inability to pass the 100-year design storm with the required 2-feet of underclearance. The bridge is structurally deficient due to the poor condition of the box beams.
The proposed project consists of replacing the existing bridge with a two span precast, prestressed box beam superstructure supported by integral concrete abutments founded upon augered steel piles. The box beams will be approximately 24" deep with a 5" reinforced concrete shear slab placed on top. The box beams would be connected with a reinforced concrete closure pour to facilitate integral movement and preclude the need for an expansion joint. The roadway width will be 32 feet comprised of two 11-foot lanes with 5-foot shoulders. The new concrete integral abutments will be constructed behind the existing stone abutments, which will remain. Piles will be augered 10 feet from the face of the existing abutments which will increase the structure length to 140 feet. The span lengths will each be 70 feet in length. The concrete caps of the existing abutments will be removed. The existing stone pier will be utilized, removing the existing concrete cap and replacing it with a widened cast in place concrete cap. The approach roadways will be reconstructed to accommodate the widened roadway section of the bridge.
Project Maps: 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: Thursday April 16, 2015.
Any person can ask the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the email or address below. If a meeting is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, CTDOT shall schedule a Public Scoping Meeting. Such requests must be made by Friday March 27, 2015.
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
| Name: | Mr. Mark W. Alexander, Transportation Assistant Planning Director |
| Agency: | Connecticut Department of Transportation |
| Bureau of Policy and Planning | |
| Address: | 2800 Berlin Turnpike |
| Newington, CT 06131 | |
| Fax: | 860-594-3028 |
| E-Mail: | dot.environmentalplanning@ct.gov |
If you have questions about the project, contact:
| Name: | Ms. Lesgie M. Ruiz, Project Engineer |
| Agency: | Connecticut Department of Transportation |
| Bureau of Engineering and Construction | |
| Address: | 2800 Berlin Turnpike |
| Newington, CT 06131 | |
| Phone: | 860-594-3351 |
| E-Mail: | Lesgie.Ruiz@ct.gov |
5. Notice of Scoping for Downtown Crossing - Phase II
Municipality where proposed project might be located: New Haven, CT
Address of Possible Project Location: Area generally to include work on Union Avenue, South Frontage Road, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (MLK) Boulevard, Orange Street, South Orange Street, Water Street and State Street.
Project Description: State funds will be used to complete Phase II of the Downtown Crossing project, which will covert Route 34 from a limited access highway to urban boulevards. The CT Dept. of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the sponsoring agency and is working with the CT Dept. of Transportation (DOT) and the City of New Haven to bring the project forward. The project introduces a new at-grade connection across the former Route 34 Corridor by re-connecting the north and south sections of Orange Street. Five major components of the project include construction of a new at-grade, signalized intersection of Route 34 with South Orange Street and MLK Boulevard and South Frontage Road; pedestrian improvements to the State Street underpass; transition zone improvements intended to slow travel speed along the transition of Route 34 to the new intersection; a bike lane along Water Street from Orange Street to Olive Street; and relocation of utilities and stormwater improvements within the project area.
This Phase II work in part will support the private redevelopment of the Coliseum Site (275 South Orange Street) into a human-scale, mixed-use, community-gathering place centered on an activated public square and laneway, with 719 residential units, 76,900 square feet of retail, 160 hotel rooms, 200,000 square feet of Class A office, 52,620 square feet of public space and 785 parking spaces.
Under the final phase (Phase III) of the Downtown Crossing Project, Temple Street is intended to be re-connected from MLK Boulevard to South Frontage Road, MLK Boulevard and South Frontage Road will be further improved as urban boulevards, and Church Street will be reconstructed between MLK Boulevard and South Frontage Road. Various utility relocations and stormwater management improvements will also be a part of Phase III.
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: Thursday, April 16, 2015.
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. Such requests must be made by close of business on Friday, March 27, 2015.
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
| Name: | Binu Chandy |
| Agency: | CT Dept. of Economic and Community Development |
| Address: | 505 Hudson Street, Hartford CT 06016 |
| Fax: | 860.706.5740 |
| E-Mail: | binu.chandy@ct.gov |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
| Name: | Binu Chandy |
| Agency: | CT Dept. of Economic and Community Development |
| Address: | 505 Hudson Street, Hartford CT 06016 |
| Phone: | 860.270.8154 |
| Fax: | 860.706.5740 |
| E-Mail: | binu.chandy@ct.gov |
1. Post-Scoping Notice for Eureka Water Storage Tank
Municipality where project will be located: Danbury
CEPA Determination: On August 5, 2014 the Department of Public Health (DPH) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this project in the Environmental Monitor.
Based on the DPH’s environmental assessment of this project which includes comments provided by the DEEP dated September 4, 2014, it has been determined that the project does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) under CEPA. The DPH will coordinate with the Town of Bethel to ensure that the recommendations by the DEEP are implemented.
The agency's conclusion is documented in a Memorandum of Findings and Determination and an Environmental Assessment Summary.
If you have questions about the project, you can contact the agency at:
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Name: |
Mr. Eric McPhee |
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Agency: |
Department of Public Health |
| Drinking Water Section | |
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Address: |
450 Capitol Avenue, MS #51WAT |
| P O Box 340308 | |
| Hartford, CT 06134-0308 | |
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Phone: |
860-509-7333 |
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Fax: |
860-509-7359 |
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E-Mail: |
dph.sourceprotection@ct.gov |
What happens next: The DPH expects the project to go forward. This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.
2. Post-Scoping Notice for East Side Water Storage Tank and Pump Station
Municipality where project will be located: Southington
CEPA Determination: On January 20, 2015 the Department of Public Health (DPH) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this project in the Environmental Monitor.
Based on the DPH’s environmental assessment of this project which includes comments provided by the DEEP dated February 19, 2015, it has been determined that the project does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) under CEPA. The DPH will coordinate with the Town of Southington to ensure that the recommendations by the DEEP are implemented.
The agency's conclusion is documented in a Memorandum of Findings and Determination and an Environmental Assessment Summary
If you have questions about the project, you can contact the agency at:
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Name: |
Mr. Eric McPhee |
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Agency: |
Department of Public Health |
| Drinking Water Section | |
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Address: |
450 Capitol Avenue, MS #51WAT |
| P O Box 340308 | |
| Hartford, CT 06134-0308 | |
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Phone: |
860-509-7333 |
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Fax: |
860-509-7359 |
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E-Mail: |
dph.sourceprotection@ct.gov |
What happens next: The DPH expects the project to go forward. This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.
After Scoping, an agency that wishes to undertake an action that could significantly affect the environment must produce, for public review and comment, a detailed written evaluation of the expected environmental impacts. This is called an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE).
No Environmental Impact Evaluation has been submitted for publication in this edition.
The Following State Land Transfer Notices have been submitted for publication in this edition.
The property is in the following municipal zone(s): "Educational"
Residential Industrial Commercial Institutional
Other:
Not zoned Not known
Special features of the property, if known:
Value of property, if known:
If checked, value is not known.
Links to other available information
Type of Sale or Transfer:
Sale or transfer of property in fee
Sale or transfer of partial interest in the property (such as an easement). Description of interest:
Proposed recipient, if known: N/A
Proposed use by property recipient, if known: N/A
The agency is proposing to transfer the property with the following restrictions on future uses:
If checked, the state is not currently proposing restrictions on future uses.
Reason the State of Connecticut is proposing to transfer this property: The State has deemed the property surplus, since the property is no longer needed for State use and no re-use proposals were received by other State agencies.
Comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business on April 16, 2015.
Comments may include (but are not limited to) information you might have about significant natural resources or recreation resources on the property, as well as your recommendations for means to preserve such resources.
Written comments* should be sent to:
Name: |
Patrick O'Brien |
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Agency: |
Office of Policy and Management |
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Address: |
450 Capitol Avenue MS#52 ASP |
| Hartford, CT 06106-1379 | |
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E-Mail: |
Patrick.Obrien@ct.gov |
*E-Mail submissions are preferred.
(Comments from state agencies must be on agency letterhead and signed by agency head. Scanned copies are preferred.)
Address: 165 Capitol Avenue, G-1
E-mail: shane.mallory@ct.gov
Residential Industrial Commercial Institutional
Other:
Not zoned Not known
Special features of the property, if known: Long Meadow Pond Brook and its floodplain are located on the property.
Value of property, if known:
If checked, value is not known.
Links to other available information
Type of Sale or Transfer:
Sale or transfer of property in fee
Sale or transfer of partial interest in the property (such as an easement). Description of interest:
Proposed recipient, if known: N/A
Proposed use by property recipient, if known: N/A
The agency is proposing to transfer the property with the following restrictions on future uses:
If checked, the state is not currently proposing restrictions on future uses.
Reason the State of Connecticut is proposing to transfer this property: The State has deemed the property surplus, since the property is no longer needed for State use and no re-use proposals were received by other State agencies.
Comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business on April 16, 2015.
Comments may include (but are not limited to) information you might have about significant natural resources or recreation resources on the property, as well as your recommendations for means to preserve such resources.
Written comments* should be sent to:
Name: |
Patrick O'Brien |
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Agency: |
Office of Policy and Management |
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Address: |
450 Capitol Avenue MS#52 ASP |
| Hartford, CT 06106-1379 | |
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E-Mail: |
Patrick.Obrien@ct.gov |
*E-Mail submissions are preferred.
(Comments from state agencies must be on agency letterhead and signed by agency head. Scanned copies are preferred.)
Address: 165 Capitol Avenue, G-1
E-mail: shane.mallory@ct.gov
Residential Industrial Commercial Institutional
Other:
Not zoned Not known
Special features of the property, if known: Silvermine Brook pass through the property; there are no floodplains associated with it.
Value of property, if known:
If checked, value is not known.
Type of Sale or Transfer:
Sale or transfer of property in fee
Sale or transfer of partial interest in the property (such as an easement). Description of interest:
Proposed recipient, if known: N/A
Proposed use by property recipient, if known: N/A
The agency is proposing to transfer the property with the following restrictions on future uses:
If checked, the state is not currently proposing restrictions on future uses.
Reason the State of Connecticut is proposing to transfer this property: The State has deemed the property surplus, since the property is no longer needed for State use and no re-use proposals were received by other State agencies.
Comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business on April 16, 2015.
Comments may include (but are not limited to) information you might have about significant natural resources or recreation resources on the property, as well as your recommendations for means to preserve such resources.
Written comments* should be sent to:
Name: |
Patrick O'Brien |
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Agency: |
Office of Policy and Management |
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Address: |
450 Capitol Avenue MS#52 ASP |
| Hartford, CT 06106-1379 | |
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E-Mail: |
Patrick.Obrien@ct.gov |
*E-Mail submissions are preferred.
(Comments from state agencies must be on agency letterhead and signed by agency head. Scanned copies are preferred.)
Please send a copy of any written comments to:
Name: Shane P. Mallory, RPA
Agency: Department of Administrative Services
Address: 165 Capitol Avenue, G-1
Hartford, Connecticut 06106
E-mail: shane.mallory@ct.gov
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