August 6, 2024
- Notice of Scoping for The Elle at North Main, West Hartford.
- Notice of Scoping for Retaining Wall Replacement Along Route 44, Putnam.
- NEW! Notice of Scoping for Cheshire Highland, Cheshire.
- NEW! Notice of Scoping for 1600 New Britain Avenue, Farmington.
- NEW! Notice of Scoping for Portland Water Department Development of Public Drinking Water Infrastructure, Portland.
- NEW! Notice of Scoping for 122 Wilton Road, Westport.
- NEW! Notice of Scoping for Notice of Scoping for Town of Vernon Exit 67 Sanitary Sewer Extension, Vernon.
Scoping Notice - Post-Scoping Notice (Need More Time)
- Notice of Time Extension for Post-Scoping Notice for Properties at 18-20 and 30 Trinity Street in Hartford.
- Notice of Time Extension for Post-Scoping Notice for Capitol Area System Central Plant Upgrades, Hartford.
- NEW! Post-Scoping Notice for Coliseum Parcel 1C, New Haven.
- NEW! Post-Scoping Notice for The Monarch, New Haven.
- NEW! Post-Scoping Notice for Science Park Tract A, New Haven.
Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE)
No EIE Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
No Agency Record of Decision has been submitted for publication in this edition.
No Determination of Adequacy Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
No State Land Transfer Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
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Scoping Notice
"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. Read More
The following Scoping Notices have been submitted for publication in this edition.
1. Notice of Scoping for The Elle at North Main
Address of possible location: 1244 North Main St. West Hartford, CT 06117
Municipality where proposed action might be located: West Hartford
Project Description: 1244 North Main Street, West Hartford, Connecticut is located along the east side of North Main Street in a residential area of the Town of West Hartford. Bounding the site to the West is North Main Street, across which are single-family residential dwellings. Bounding the site to the North and West is a residential housing development (Tumblebrook Estates). Bounding the site to the south are single-family residential dwellings. The site is a 1.83-acre parcel which is improved with a two and one-half story, 28,200 square foot commercial building formerly used as a synagogue, and asphalt parking. The site was originally developed prior to 1923 with a dwelling; the present-day building was constructed in circa 1968. The surrounding area is primarily residential but was originally residential and farmland. The existing structure, a long vacant former synagogue, consists of a large meeting room and several smaller office and education spaces. SHPO has approved the proposed partial adaptive reuse of the building and new construction. Only a portion of the building would be demolished, leaving a portion of the large meeting room to be re-used as the community room. Most of the development would be new construction of the residential units that would tie into the existing structure. To honor the building's past and bring new life to it, the entire facade will be preserved, including the color paneled windows (but not the office windows and main glass entry door). The new, single structure would largely be set back from the street and is limited to three stories to better integrate into its surroundings. A total of 49 units are proposed with a unit mix consisting of 24 one-bedroom units, 23 two-bedroom units and 2 three-bedroom units. Ten (10) units will be supportive housing units. The redevelopment will not increase the project site footprint. The project is being developed by the West Hartford Housing Authority’s non-profit development arm, Trout Brook Realty Advisors. A project notification was made to the State Historic Preservation Office (“SHPO”), SHPO reviewed the proposal of work for the project site and confirmed in their letter dated November 14, 2023, that “the proposed project will constitute an adverse effect to historic resources”. But finding no prudent and feasible alternative, the Project Proponent has proposed mitigation measures to resolve the adverse effects and “SHPO concurs that the mitigation measure will resolve the adverse effect, and formally requests that the above be included as a requirement for project approval.” No major environmental concern was identified.
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: August 16, 2024.
Any person may ask the sponsoring agency to hold a public scoping meeting by sending such a request to the address below. If a public scoping 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: July 26, 2024.
Written comments and/or requests for a public scoping meeting should be sent to
Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Department of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov
Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state agency:
Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Department of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov
What Happens Next: The sponsoring agency will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.
2. Notice of Scoping for Retaining Wall Replacement Along Route 44
Address of possible location: Route 44 (Pomfret Street) from Mile Point 99.4 to 99.7, north of the intersection of Route 44 and Sabin Street to the intersection of Route 44 and Church Street. Adjacent to Cargill Falls Mill site.
Municipality where proposed action might be located: Putnam
Project Description: The purpose of the project is to replace a section of retaining wall that supports Route 44 in the Town of Putnam to ensure the safety of the traveling public. The existing rubble stone retaining wall has shown visual signs of deterioration. Proposed improvements to the wall include replacing approximately 270 feet of the existing wall that supports Route 44. The improvement will also include approximately 500 feet of full-depth reconstruction adjacent to the retaining wall. The proposed roadway cross-section will match the existing cross-section with 11-foot travel lanes and 4-foot shoulders in each direction, and a 5- foot concrete sidewalk. Approximately 1,400 feet of sidewalk will be reconstructed to extend beyond the roadway construction limits due to the poor condition of adjoining sidewalk. Roadside safety appurtenances atop the retaining wall will be upgraded to current design standards. The retaining wall has been determined to be a contributing element of the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)-listed Cargill Falls Historic District. Coordination with the Connecticut State Historic Preservation Office has determined that the project will result in an Adverse Effect to the mill site under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
There are right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed improvements. The impacts include construction easements to complete the proposed improvements to the existing retaining wall. A permanent maintenance easement will be granted to the State of Connecticut (State) for the maintenance of the retaining wall. Rights to grade and construct driveway will also be required. Construction is anticipated to begin in Spring 2026, based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights-of-way and approval of permit(s).
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: August 16, 2024.
There will be a public scoping meeting for this proposed action:
DATE: July 31, 2024
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: Virtual
NOTES: Please register for the Virtual Public Information Meeting at http://portal.ct.gov/DOTPutnam0115-0122. Registration is required to participate. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to access the meeting.
Members of the public may submit comments and questions through August 16, 2024 to: DOTProject0115-0122@ct.gov and (860) 594-2020, or directly to Meredith Andrews, P.E., Project Manager, at Meredith.Andrews@ct.gov.
This meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube and closed captioning will be available. Non-English translation options will be available on Zoom and YouTube. The recording will also be available on CTDOT’s YouTube Virtual Public Information Meeting playlist: https://portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive.
Persons with limited internet access may use the call-in number (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 872 3485 6958. Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting: Meredith Andrews, P.E., Project Manager, at Meredith.Andrews@ct.gov.
Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
Language assistance may be requested by contacting CTDOT’s Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.
Additional information about the project can be viewed online at: http://portal.ct.gov/DOTPutnam0115-0122
Written comments and/or questions about the meeting or project should be sent to:
Name: Ms. Meredith Andrews, Transportation Supervising Engineer
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
E-Mail: DOTProject0115-0122@ct.gov
Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state agency:
Name: Ms. Alice M. Sexton
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Office of Legal Services
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
E-Mail: Alice.Sexton@ct.gov
What Happens Next: The sponsoring agency will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.
3. Notice of Scoping for Cheshire Highland
Address of possible location: 1728 Highland Avenue, Cheshire, CT 06410
Municipality where proposed action might be located: Cheshire
Project Description: The proposed development, Cheshire Highland in Cheshire, CT, will include 71 apartments across 7 buildings (the “Development”). The Development is identified by Map block and lot # 11-46 in Cheshire, CT, 06410, USA. Cheshire highland is an undeveloped, wooded lot with frontage on Route 10, a state road. The total site is 13.82 acres, but the development area is limited to approximately 5 acres. A Phase I report has been completed and there are no known environmental issues on the site. A project notification was made to the State Historic Preservation Office (“SHPO”) in September of 2023. SHPO recommended archeological reconnaissance of the project area. Subsurface testing during the reconnaissance survey yielded only a small quantity of 19th century and later ceramics, modern window and bottle glass, an adding machine or calculator button, and a metal gear fragment. No Native American artifacts or cultural features were encountered during the assessment or reconnaissance survey. The survey did not identify any archaeological resources that meet the criteria for eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places. The state soil scientist stated that, site is not subject to the requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act because it is identified as Urbanized area on the Census Bureau Map. The location is in the Aquifer protection area and in conservation area. Cheshire Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Commission Permit is available. No other major environmental concern was identified.
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: September 6, 2024.
Any person may ask the sponsoring agency to hold a public scoping meeting by sending such a request to the address below. If a public scoping 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: August 16, 2024.
Written comments and/or requests for a public scoping meeting should be sent to
Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Department of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov
Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state agency:
Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Department of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov
What Happens Next: The sponsoring agency will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.
4. Notice of Scoping for 1600 New Britain Avenue
Address of possible location: 1600 New Britain Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032
Municipality where proposed action might be located: Farmington
Project Description: The proposed development, 1600 New Britain Avenue, will include 90 apartments across 8 buildings (the “Development”). The Development is located at 1600 New Britain Avenue in Farmington, CT, 06032, USA. The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail directly abuts the property to the west. The development team is planning a direct connection to that trail for residents which the town approved as part of the site plan approval. 1600 New Britain was previously a part of the adjacent parcel, which is now known as 1690 New Britain Avenue. As far as we can tell, the only improvements on 1600 New Britain Avenue have been minor improvements associated with the adjacent office use at 1690 New Britain Avenue, including a small azimuth house. The total development area will include 9.09 acres. There are no known environmental issues on the site. A project notification was made to the State Historic Preservation Office (“SHPO”), who reviewed the project location and determined, in their opinion, that no historic properties will be affected by the proposed undertaking. Readily available soil data and historic aerial imagery indicate that the entirety of the project parcel has been previously disturbed, which was part of the basis for SHPO’s determination that it is unlikely that the proposed project will impact significant archaeological deposits. SHPO reviewed the proposal of work for the project site and confirmed in their letter dated October 4, 2023, that no historic properties will be affected by the proposed work to be performed. No major environmental concern was identified.
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: September 6, 2024.
Any person may ask the sponsoring agency to hold a public scoping meeting by sending such a request to the address below. If a public scoping 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: August 16, 2024.
Written comments and/or requests for a public scoping meeting should be sent to
Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Department of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov
Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state agency:
Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Department of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov
What Happens Next: The sponsoring agency will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.
5. Notice of Scoping for Portland Water Department Development of Public Drinking Water Infrastructure
Address of possible location: 301 Gospel Lane, Portland, Connecticut
Municipality where proposed action might be located: Portland
Project Description: This project will develop a new drinking water well as an additional water source for the Portland Water Department to support residents and businesses in Portland. The project will include a pumphouse facility, piping, and possibly water treatment, all of which will be determined following development and testing of the new well. The well will be plumbed into existing Portland Water Department distribution piping on Gospel Lane.
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: September 6, 2024
Any person may ask the sponsoring agency to hold a public scoping meeting by sending such a request to the address below. If a public scoping 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: August 16, 2024.
Written comments and/or requests for a public scoping meeting should be sent to
Name: Eric McPhee
Agency: Department of Public Health, Drinking Water Section
Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #12DWS, PO Box 340308, Hartford, CT 06134-0308
E-Mail: dph.sourceprotection@ct.gov
Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state agency:
Agency: Department of Public Health, Hearing Office
Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #13PHO Hartford, CT 06134-0308
E-Mail: DPH.foi@ct.gov
What Happens Next: The sponsoring agency will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.
6. Notice of Scoping for 122 Wilton Road
Address of possible location: 122 Wilton Rd., Westport, CT 06880
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: September 6, 2024.
Any person may ask the sponsoring agency to hold a public scoping meeting by sending such a request to the address below. If a public scoping 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: August 16, 2024.
Written comments and/or requests for a public scoping meeting should be sent to
Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Department of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov
Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state agency:
Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Department of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov
What Happens Next: The sponsoring agency will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.
7. Notice of Scoping for Town of Vernon Exit 67 Sanitary Sewer Extension
Addresses: Reservoir Road, Exit 67 off of Interstate 84 in the Town of Vernon, CT.
Municipality: Town of Vernon
Project Description: The Town of Vernon proposes to extend sanitary sewers to the area in and around exit 67 off of Interstate 84. This project was documented in a Town report from July 2017 and a subsequent feasibility study by Tighe & Bond from March 2021. These studies recommended the construction of sanitary sewers to the area around Exits 66 and 67 off of Interstate 84 in Vernon to provide sewer service to existing residential lots to allow the development of undeveloped properties in and around these exits in support of the industrial and commercial growth vision adopted by Vernon in its 2021 Plan of Conservation and Development and to address failing septic systems in certain areas.
The project is financially supported by a $1,636,696 grant-in-aid (Urban Act grant) from the State of Connecticut assigned to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) for its administration. The total funding appropriated by the Town for this project is $4,424,210 which includes the state grant.
The work consists of the installation of approximately 5,600 linear feet of 8” new gravity sewer main, approximately 1,200 linear feet of 6” new sewer service laterals, approximately 2,100 linear feet of 6” sewer force main, and 1 new pump station. The gravity sewer main, low-pressure sewer main, and pump station would be maintained by Vernon’s Water Pollution Control Authority. The new gravity sewer will connect to the new pumping station and the new sewer force main will connect to an existing 18-inch gravity sewer main. The pump station will have an average design flow rate of 123,400 gallons per day. A public hearing was held on April 8, 2024, for affected residents to comment on the project.
Project Maps: Sewer Extension Location Map Locus Map
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: September 5, 2024.
There will be a public scoping meeting for this proposed action:
Date: August 19, 2024
Time: 6:00pm
Place: Virtual utilizing Zoom. The link to register for the public meeting is:
https://ctdeep.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rOjZRSzOR4e_3e87cUCa9Q
Additional information about the project can be viewed in person at the Vernon Town Hall:
Address: 14 Park Place, Vernon
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 8:00am- 4:00pm, Thursdays 8am-7pm.
Written comments, information, and/or questions about the public scoping meeting should be sent to:
Name: Jueda Shytko
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Address: 79 Elm Street, Hartford CT 06106
E-Mail: Jueda.Shytko@ct.gov
Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to DEEP:
Name: Jueda Shytko
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Address: 79 Elm Street, Hartford CT 06106
E-Mail: Jueda.Shytko@ct.gov
Scoping Notice - Post-Scoping Notice (Need More Time)
If an agency is unable to publish a Post-Scoping Notice within six months after the comment period for scoping, the agency will publish an update with an action status and an estimate as to when a Post-Scoping Notice will be published. Such an update will be published by the agency at six-month intervals until the Post-Scoping Notice is published. Read More
The following notices for additional time have been submitted for publication in this edition.
1. Notice of Time Extension for Post-Scoping Notice for Properties at 18-20 and 30 Trinity Street in Hartford
Addresses of Possible Project Locations: 18-20 Trinity Street, and 30 Trinity Street
Municipality where proposed action would be located: Hartford
Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On July 19, 2022, the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this action in the Environmental Monitor. CTDAS published a notice of time extension on February 21, 2023, August 8, 2023, and February 6, 2024, indicating that further analysis was needed prior to making a final CEPA determination. Additional time is needed to complete that analysis and therefore the DAS is unable to publish its determination regarding this action at this time.
Action Status: DAS is working with the proposed developer to conduct additional analysis and address comments raised during scoping.
Estimated Publication Date: The DAS estimates that a Post-Scoping Notice will be published in the Environmental Monitor on or before September 2024.
If you have questions about the proposed action, contact:
Name: Matthew Pafford
Agency: Department of Administrative Services (DAS)
Address: 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT
E-Mail: matthew.pafford@ct.gov
What Happens Next: The DAS will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the CEPA. A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.
2. Notice of Time Extension for Post-Scoping Notice for Capitol Area System Central Plant Upgrades
Address of Possible Project Location: 490 Capitol Ave
Municipality where proposed action would be located: Hartford
Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On June 20, 2023, the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this action in the Environmental Monitor. CTDAS published a notice of time extension on February 6, 2024, indicating that further analysis was needed prior to making a final CEPA determination. The DAS is unable to publish its determination regarding this action at this time.
Action Status: DAS is working with a consultant to identify potential options and costs, and to conduct additional analysis and address comments raised during scoping. Additional time is needed to complete that analysis and therefore CTDAS is unable to publish its determination at this time.
Estimated Publication Date: The DAS estimates that an additional update will be published in the Environmental Monitor on or before January 2025.
If you have questions about the proposed action, contact:
Name: Matthew Pafford
Agency: Department of Administrative Services (DAS)
Address: 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT
E-Mail: matthew.pafford@ct.gov
What Happens Next: The DAS will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the CEPA. A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.
Post-Scoping Notice
A Post-Scoping Notice is the determination by a sponsoring agency, after publication of a Scoping Notice and consideration of comments received, whether an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) needs to be prepared for a proposed State action. Read More
The following Post-Scoping Notices have been submitted for publication in this edition.
1. Post-Scoping Notice for Coliseum Parcel 1C
Address of Possible Project Location: 265 South Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06510 (Parcel ID 113023)
Municipality where it would be located: New Haven
Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On March 19, 2024, the Department of Economic and Community Development published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed Coliseum Site Parcel 1C in the Environmental Monitor.
Comments were received from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. DECD’s responses to the comments from CT DEEP are included in the Environmental Review Checklist.
After consideration of the comments received, DECD has determined the project does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) under the CEPA. The agency’s conclusion is documented in a Memo of Findings and Determination and an Environmental Review Checklist .
Agency contact:
Name: Jennifer Schneider
Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development
Address: 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 5, Hartford, CT 06103
E-Mail: Jennifer.Schneider@ct.gov
Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring State agency:
Name: Mark Burno
Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development
Address: 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 5, Hartford, CT 06103
E-Mail: mark.burno@ct.gov
What Happens Next: 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.
2. Post-Scoping Notice for The Monarch
Address of Possible Project Location: 149-169 Derby Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511
Municipality where it would be located: New Haven
Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On December 5, 2023, the Department of Housing published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed project in the Environmental Monitor.
Comments were received during the public comment period. The DOH's responses to the comments received are here.
Agency contact:
Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Department of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106
Phone: 860-270-8230
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov
Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state agency:
Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Department of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106
Phone: 860-270-8230
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov
What Happens Next: The DOH expects the project to go forward. This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.
3. Post-Scoping Notice for Science Park Tract A
Address of Possible Project Location: Eastern Courtyard of 275 Winchester Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511 (Parcel ID 14691)
Municipality where it would be located: New Haven
Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On March 19, 2024, the Department of Economic and Community Development published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed Science Park Tract A in the Environmental Monitor.
Comments were received from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. DECD’s responses to the comments from CT DEEP are included in the Environmental Review Checklist.
After consideration of the comments received, DECD has determined the project does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) under the CEPA. The agency’s conclusion is documented in a Memo of Findings and Determination and an Environmental Review Checklist.
Agency contact:
Name: Jennifer Schneider
Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development
Address: 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 5, Hartford, CT 06103
E-Mail: Jennifer.Schneider@ct.gov
Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring State agency:
Name: Mark Burno
Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development
Address: 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 5, Hartford, CT 06103
E-Mail: mark.burno@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.
EIE Notice
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). Read More
No EIE Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
Agency Record of Decision
After an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) is developed, an agency will prepare a concise public record of decision, which takes into consideration the agency’s findings in the EIE, and any comments received on that evaluation. Read More
No Record of Decision Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
OPM's Determination of Adequacy
After an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) and record of decision are developed, the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) will determine if the EIE and the associated process are adequate. If not, OPM will specify the areas of inadequacy with reference to CEPA or the CEPA regulations and specify the corrective action required. Read More
No Determination of Adequacy Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
State Land Transfer Notice
Connecticut General Statutes Section 4b-47 requires public notice of most proposed sales and transfers of state-owned lands. The public has an opportunity to comment on any such proposed transfer. Each notice includes an address where comments should be sent. Read more about the process.
No State Land Transfer Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
CEPA Project Inventory
The Office of Policy and Management (OPM) maintains a list of projects that have entered the CEPA process. It shows each project's status. The inventory can be found here.
CEQ Contact Information
All inquiries and requests of the Council should be sent electronically to: ceq@ct.gov.
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