October 18, 2016
- Safety Improvements on Route 127 at Evers St., Bridgeport
- Dixwell Q House Community Center Project, New Haven
- Mulberry Point Water Main Extension, Guilford
- NEW! Meriden Commons Phase I/II, Meriden
- NEW! Preston Riverwalk Remediation, Preston
- REVISED! Norwalk River Railroad Bridge (Walk Bridge) Replacement, Norwalk
- NEW! Off Airport Tree Obstruction Removal for Waterbury-Oxford Airport, Oxford, Middlebury
- NEW! Off Airport Tree Obstruction Removal for Bradley Airport, Windsor Locks, East Granby, Suffield
- 37 Church St., Stonington
"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 Safety Improvements on Route 127 at Evers Street
Municipality where proposed project might be located: Bridgeport
Address of Possible Project Location: Route 127 (East Main Street) at Evers Street adjacent to Beardsley Park
Project Description: Route 127 runs in a north/south direction and is classified as urban minor arterial. The Average Daily Traffic (ADT) on Route 127 within the project is 11,600 vehicles per day, and the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour. The purpose of this project is to improve safety at this intersection by improving Intersection Sight Distance from Evers Street and Beverly Place as well as Stopping Sight Distances on Route 127. There is a series of rear end and run-off the road accidents that are likely attributed to the limited sightlines to the intersections and left turning vehicles. In a five year period, between 2010 and 2014, there have been a total of 39 accidents with 27 injuries and 1 fatality. The proposed improvements include roadside grading and profile adjustments to provide adequate Stopping Sight Distances on Route 127. The project will also include sliver widening on Route 127 to provide southbound bypass on Route 127 at Evers Street. Partial acquisitions and easements will be required from Beardsley Park to provide the increased sight distances.
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: Friday, October 21, 2016
There will be a Public Scoping Meeting for this project at:
DATE: Wednesday, October 5, 2016
TIME: Presentation at 7:00 p.m. with a Question and Answer Session immediately following
PLACE: Bridgeport City Hall Council Chambers, 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT
NOTES: The meeting location is ADA accessible. If language assistance is needed please contact the Department of Transportation's Office of Communications at 860-594-3062 (voice only) at least five days prior to the meeting.
Written comments should be sent to:
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Mr. Mark W. Alexander, Transportation Assistant Planning Director
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Agency: |
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Bureau of Policy and Planning
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Address: | 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131 |
Fax: | (860) 594-3028 |
E-Mail: | dot.environmentalplanning@ct.gov |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
Name: |
Mr. William W. Britnell, Transportation Principal Engineer
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Agency: |
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Bureau of Engineering and Construction
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Address: | 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131 |
Phone: | (860) 594-3274 |
E-Mail: | William.Britnell@ct.gov |
2. Notice of Scoping for Dixwell Q House Community Center Project, New Haven, CT
Municipality where proposed project might be located: New Haven, CT
Address of Possible Project Location(s): 197 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven CT
Project Description: Urban Act Grant funds (through the Dept. of Economic and Community Development - DECD) will be used for the construction of a new Dixwell Q House Community Center. The Center will house a wide variety of activities (gymnasium, senior center, youth resource rooms, museum, dance studio, meeting spaces, kitchen, etc.) along with a branch of the Hill Health Center and the Stetson Branch of the New Haven Free Public Library. The existing structure will be demolished using City funds. Other state funds will also be used for design of the new center and the library relocation (through the Department of Social Services and State Library, respectively). The DECD will be the sponsoring agency for the project.
Project Maps: Click here to view a Location Map. Click here to view conceptual plans of the project.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: Thursday, October 20, 2016
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, September 30, 2016.
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 06106 |
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 |
3. Notice of Scoping for Town of Guilford (Bittner Park)-Mulberry Point Water Main Extension
Municipality where proposed project might be located: Guilford
Addresses of Possible Project Location: Lower Road, Daniel Avenue, Mulberry Point Road, Tuttles Point Road, Charles Street, Marshall Avenue, Decatur Avenue, Highland Street, Meriden Street, Spring Street, Faulkner Drive, Rock Lane, Charles Street, Brown Street, Ruth Lane, Sagamore Street, White Top Lane
Project Description: The Town of Guilford is seeking financial assistance under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program for the extension of water main intended to serve approximately 145 residents which are currently served by private wells. Based on the feasibility study report of the project area, a number of private wells have experienced water quality and quantity problems. The results of recent well water sampling conducted by the Town showed that numerous private wells have water containing coliform bacteria and E. Coli. In addition, concentrations of nitrate, sodium and chloride are elevated.
The proposed project will comprise of installation of new water main that will be connected to the existing distribution main of the Connecticut Water Company located near the intersection of Colonial Road and Sachem Head Road. The new main will traverse the open area between Vineyard Point and Lower Road, then runs along Daniel Avenue to Mulberry Point. The water main has been minimally sized to meet the demands for domestic water use and satisfy fire protection requirements specified by the Town Fire Marshall for the intended service area.
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: Friday, October 21, 2016.
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, October 7, 2016.
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to
Name: | Mr. Eric McPhee |
Agency: |
Department of Public Health
Drinking Water Section
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Address: | 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #51WAT |
PO Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
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Fax: | 860-509-7359 |
E-Mail: | DPH.SourceProtection@ct.gov |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
Name: | Patricia Bisacky |
Agency: |
Department of Public Health
Drinking Water Section
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Address: | 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #51WAT |
PO Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
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Phone: | 860-509-7333 |
Fax: | 860-509-7359 |
E-Mail: | Patricia.Bisacky@ct.gov |
4. Notice of Scoping for Meriden Commons Phase I/II
Municipality where proposed project might be located: Meriden
Addresses of Possible Project Location: 161 State Street, 177 State Street and 62 Cedar Street, Meriden, CT
Project Description: Pennrose Properties is seeking state financial assistance for the Meriden Commons Phase I/II project to be located at 161 State Street, 177 State Street and 62 Cedar Street, Meriden, CT. The proposed Meriden Commons project consists of two phases. Phase I includes the construction of 75 housing units within a single four story building. Total development area of Phase I will be 99,557 s.f. with 87 new parking spaces on 1.72 acres. Phase II includes the construction of 76 housing units within three buildings that are three to four stories in height. Total development area of Phase II will be 105,096 s.f. with 74 new parking spaces on 2.14 acres. The combined Meriden Commons Phase I/II project will consist of 151 units in four buildings with a total development area of 204,653 s.f. and 161 new parking spaces on 3.83 acres.
Project Maps: Click here to view a map of the project area. Click here to view a Phase I Site Plan. Click here to view a Phase II Site Plan.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on Friday, November 18, 2016.
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, October 28, 2016.
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
Name: |
Helen Muniz |
Agency: |
Department of Housing |
Address: |
505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106 |
Fax: |
860-706-5741 |
E-Mail: |
helen.muniz@ct.gov |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
Name: |
Helen Muniz |
Agency: |
Department of Housing |
Address: |
505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106 |
Fax: |
860-270-8032 |
E-Mail: |
helen.muniz@ct.gov |
1. Post-Scoping Notice for the Preston Riverwalk Remediation
Municipality where project will be located: Preston
CEPA Determination: On July 19, 2016 the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this project in the Environmental Monitor. During the scoping period, the DECD received comments from the Department of Public Health Drinking Water Section, the Department of Public Health Environmental Health Section, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Office of Policy and Management. The DECD also considered comments previously provided by the State Historic Preservation Office regarding EPA Clean-up Grants in a letter dated December 5, 2014. The DECD has taken those comments into consideration and has concluded that the project does not require the preparation of Environmental Impact Evaluation under CEPA.
The agency's conclusion is documented in a Memo of Findings and Determination and Environmental Assessment Checklist.
If you have questions about the project, you can contact the agency at:
Name: |
Maya Loewenberg |
Agency: |
Department of Economic and Community Development |
Address: |
505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106 |
Phone: |
860-270-8155 |
Fax: |
860-760-5740 |
E-Mail: |
maya.loewenberg@ct.gov |
What happens next: The DECD 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).
1. Notice of EIE for Norwalk River Railroad Bridge (Walk Bridge) Replacement
Municipality where project is proposed: Norwalk, Connecticut
Address of Possible Project Location: New Haven Line Railroad Bridge (Walk Bridge), Bridge No. 42.88R; Mile Post (MP) 41.5 on the New Haven Line, Norwalk River, Norwalk, CT
Project Description: In cooperation with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) proposes to replace the Walk Bridge over the Norwalk River in South Norwalk. The purpose of the project is to restore or replace the existing deteriorated bridge with a resilient bridge structure which will enhance the safety and reliability of rail service; offer operational flexibility and ease of maintenance; and provide for increased capacity and efficiencies of rail transportation along the New Haven Line/Northeast Corridor, while maintaining or improving navigational capacity and dependability for marine traffic in the Norwalk River. Upgrades to the Walk Bridge, through rehabilitation or replacement, are needed to increase bridge reliability, incorporate bridge redundancy, and provide a sustainable bridge for significant weather events, thereby accommodating current and future rail and marine traffic.
The proposed project includes railroad approaches from the east and west, totaling approximately one-half-track-mile. Track, catenary, and signal work will be accomplished within the existing state right-of-way, and will extend from approximately the Washington Street Bridge in South Norwalk (Bridge No. 36.93R; MP 41.28) to approximately 300 feet east of the Fort Point Street Bridge in East Norwalk. The Fort Point Street Bridge (Bridge No. 41.31; MP 41.79) will be replaced as part of the project.
Multiple design variations within four groups of alternatives were investigated: No Build, Rehabilitation, Replacement (Movable Bridge), and Replacement (Fixed Bridge). The Department held multiple meetings with public agencies and project stakeholders, including the public, to identify concerns and requirements for the replacement bridge design and to obtain public and agency input. With input from those meetings, the Department determined that the Replacement Alternative (Movable Bridge) would be evaluated in the document and would include the options for a bascule bridge and a vertical lift bridge. The Department has determined that a Long Span Vertical Lift Bridge is the Preferred Alternative.
Since this project involves Federal funding, the environmental document is a joint Environmental Assessment (EA)/Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) to satisfy both the National Environmental Policy Act and the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act.
There is a new date for comments on this EA/EIE. Comments will be accepted until the close of business on: Monday, December 5, 2016. The Department will consider all oral and written comments received during the comment period.
The public can view a copy of this EA/EIE at: The Connecticut Department of Transportation Bureau of Policy and Planning (Room 2155), 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT; Norwalk City Hall, Town Clerk Office, 125 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT; Norwalk Public Library, 1 Beldon Avenue, Norwalk, CT; East Norwalk Association Library, 51 Van Zant Street, Norwalk, CT; South Norwalk Branch Library, 10 Washington Street, Norwalk, CT; and the Western CT Council of Governments, 1 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, CT.
Additionally, the public can view a copy of the project map, the proposed project alternatives, and a copy of the EA/EIE online at: www.walkbridgect.com/environmental
It is also available online at: www.ct.gov/environmentaldocumentsThere is a new date for the public hearing for this EA/EIE:
DATE: Thursday, November 17, 2016. (Should there be inclement weather on November 17, the meeting will be rescheduled to November 28 at the same time and location.)
TIME: Open Forum at 6:00 p.m. and Formal Presentation at 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Norwalk City Hall, Concert Hall, 125 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT
NOTES: The meeting facility is ADA accessible. Free language assistance or sign interpretation may be requested by contacting the Program’s Public Information Office at (203) 752-1996 at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting. Efforts will be made to respond to requests for assistance.
Additional information about this project can be found online at: www.walkbridgect.com
Send your comments about this EA/EIE to:
Name: | Mr. Mark W. Alexander, Transportation Assistant Planning Director |
Agency: |
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Bureau of Policy and Planning
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Address: | 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, Connecticut, 06131 |
E-Mail: | info@walkbridgect.com |
If you have questions about the public hearing, or where you can review this EA/EIE, or similar matters, please contact:
Name: | Ms. Heather Cwikla |
Agency: |
WSP / Parsons Brinckerhoff
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Address: | 424 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511 |
E-Mail: | info@walkbridgect.com |
Phone: |
(203) 785-0456 ext.137
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Other information:
To be added to the Walk Bridge Program communications list or to submit a comment through the project website, please visit www.walkbridgect.com/contact
2. Notice of EIE for the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) – Off-Airport Tree Obstruction Removal at the Waterbury-Oxford Airport
Municipality where the project is proposed:
The Airport is located in the Town of Oxford approximately 7 miles southwest of Waterbury, CT. The very northern portion of the Airport is within the Town of Middlebury.
Address of Possible Project Location:
The airport office is located at 300 Christian Street, off of State Route 188.
Project Description:
Preparation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) environmental document as required to evaluate the potential impacts associated with tree obstruction removal in areas on, as well as both north and south of the Waterbury-Oxford Airport. The evaluation addresses obstruction removals associated with Federally-defined airspace surfaces surrounding the airport needed for the continued safe operation of aircraft. Objects that penetrate these surfaces are classified as obstructions, and should be removed to safely accommodate approaching and departing aircraft.
The project sponsoring agencies, the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have identified that trees penetrate the airspace at the Airport, including locations beyond the southern airport property boundary. Per FAA practice, review of off-airport obstruction removal should be evaluated and documented via a NEPA Environmental Assessment (EA) and state CEPA Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). This project includes the identification of each affected property owner and associated parcels (both public and private) with anticipated obstruction removals.
Project Map:
A project map can be found at the following location:
http://waterburyairport.caa-analysis.com/project-documents/
Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on:
Friday, December 2, 2016.
A formal public hearing has not been scheduled. The sponsoring agency (CAA) is holding a Public Informational Meeting on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, at the Oxford High School, in the Library Media Center (61 Quaker Farm Road: Oxford, CT 06478). Comments of the study may be submitted via email at the website above, or by sending written comments to Colin Goegel at the address below. The sponsoring agency (CAA) shall hold a public hearing on the draft evaluation if twenty-five persons or an association having not less than twenty-five persons requests such a hearing by Friday, October 28, 2016.
The public can view a copy of this EIE at:
The Draft EA and EIE for this project are currently available for review at the Oxford Public Library (486 Oxford Road, Oxford, CT 06478), as well as at the website above.
Send your comments about this EIE to:
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If you have questions about the Public Informational Meeting, please contact:
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E-Mail: | cgoegel@ctairports.org | ||
Phone: | (860) 254-5628 |
3. Notice of EIE for the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) – Off-Airport Tree Obstruction Removal at the Bradley International Airport
Municipality where project is proposed: The Airport is located primarily in the Town of Windsor Locks. Runway 15 extends into the Town of East Granby and Runway 24 extends into the Town of Suffield. The Airport is located 12 miles north of Hartford, CT and 16 miles south of Springfield, MA.
Address of Possible Project Location: The airport office is located on Schoephoester Road, off of State Route 20 in Windsor Locks, CT.
Project Description: Preparation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) environmental document as required to evaluate the potential impacts associated with tree obstruction removal in areas on, as well as both north and south of the Bradley International Airport. The evaluation addresses obstruction removals associated with Federally-defined airspace surfaces surrounding the airport needed for the continued safe operation of aircraft. Objects that penetrate these surfaces are classified as obstructions, and should be removed to safely accommodate approaching and departing aircraft.
The project sponsoring agencies, the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have identified that trees penetrate the airspace at the Airport, including locations beyond the airport property boundary. Per FAA practice, review of off-airport obstruction removal should be evaluated and documented via a NEPA Environmental Assessment (EA) and state CEPA Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). This project includes the identification of each affected property owner and associated parcels (both public and private) with anticipated obstruction removals.
Project Map(s): Project maps can be found at the following location:
http://bradleyairport.caa-analysis.com/project-documents/
Comments on this EA/EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: Friday, December 2, 2016.
A formal public hearing has not been scheduled. The sponsoring agency (CAA) is holding a Public Informational Meeting on November 9, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, at the Windsor Locks High School auditorium (50 South Elm Street, Windsor Locks, CT 06096). Comments of the study may be submitted via email at the website above, or by sending written comments to Colin Goegel at the address below. The sponsoring agency (CAA) shall hold a public hearing on the draft evaluation if twenty-five persons or an association having not less than twenty-five persons requests such a hearing by Friday, October 28, 2016.
The public can view a copy of this EIE at:
The Draft EA and EIE for this project are currently available for review at the following libraries as well as at the website above:
East Granby Public Library
24 Center Street
East Granby, CT. 06026
Kent Memorial Library
50 North Main Street
Suffield, CT. 06078
Windsor Locks Public Library
28 Main Street
Windsor Locks, CT. 06096
Windsor Town Library
323 Broad Street
Windsor, Ct. 06095
Send your comments about this EIE to:
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Mr. Colin Goegel, Supervising Engineer |
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Connecticut Airport Authority |
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(860) 254-5628 |
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1. Notice of Proposed Land Transfer, Stonington
Complete Address of Property: 37 Church Street, Stonington
Number of acres to be transferred: 0.3 acres
Click to view map of property location (600 KB)
Description of Property
Below is some general information about the property. It should not be considered a complete description of the property and should not be relied upon for making decisions. If only a portion of a property is proposed for transfer, the description pertains only to the portion being transferred.
Brief Description of Historical and Current Uses: residential
The property to be transferred contains the following:
Structures: | Buildings in use | x | Buildings not in use | No Structures | ||
Other Features: | Wooded land | Nonagricultural fields | Active agriculture | |||
x | Paved areas | Ponds, streams, other water, wetlands | ||||
Water Supply: | x | Public water supply | On-site well | Unknown | ||
Waste Disposal: | x | Served by sewers | On-site septic system | Unknown |
x | Residential | Industrial |
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Institutional | |||
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Not zoned | Not known |
Special features of the property, if known: None
Value of property, if known:
x | If checked, value is not known. |
Type of Sale or Transfer:
x | 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: Unknown
Proposed use by property recipient, if known: Unknown
The agency is proposing to transfer the property with the following restrictions on future uses:
x | If checked, the state is not currently proposing restrictions on future uses. |
Reason the State of Connecticut is proposing to transfer this property: No longer meets the State's needs.
Comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business on November 3, 2016.
Written comments* should be sent to:
Name: |
Patrick O'Brien |
Agency: |
Office of Policy and Management |
Address: |
450 Capitol Avenue MS#52 ASP |
Hartford, CT 06106-1379 | |
E-Mail: |
Patrick.Obrien@ct.gov |
Name: |
Shane Mallory |
Agency: |
DAS - Leasing and Property Transfer |
Address: |
165 Capitol Avenue, Room G-5 |
Hartford, CT 06106 | |
E-Mail: |
shane.mallory@ct.gov |
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