February 17 2026
Environmental Monitor Archive - February 17, 2026
Environmental Monitor Archive - February 17, 2026
February 17, 2026
- REVISED Notice of Scoping for MOVE New Haven - Bus Rapid Transit, New Haven, Hamden, and West Haven.
- Notice of Scoping for Mason Street East and West, Greenwich.
- Notice of Scoping for Exit 46, Route 15 Improvements, New Haven and Woodbridge.
Scoping Notice - Post-Scoping Notice (Need More Time)
No notice for additional time has been submitted for publication in this edition.
- Post-Scoping Notice for Coventry Water Pollution Control Facility, Coventry.
Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE)
- REVISED Notice of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) for a Regional Composting Facility, Kent.
- NEW! Notice of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) for Rehabilitation/Replacement of the William F. Cribari Memorial Bridge, Westport.
- NEW! The Office of Policy and Management's Review of the Record of Decision for Greater New Haven Combined Sewer Overflow Long-Term Control Plan, New Haven.
- NEW! Notice of Proposed Land Transfer in Rocky Hill
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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 about the regulations for a Scoping Notice.
The following Scoping Notices have been submitted for publication in this edition.
REVISED Notice of Scoping for MOVE New Haven - Bus Rapid Transit
Revised: DOT has extended the date for public comment. Public comments will be accepted until March 5, 2026.
Address of possible locations: Multiple locations (click here for map) within the CTtransit New Haven Division including:
- Dixwell Avenue in Hamden to downtown New Haven and Union Station
- Southern Connecticut State University to Whalley Avenue, downtown New Haven, Grand Avenue and Foxon Boulevard
- West Haven Station to Campbell Avenue, Boston Post Road, and downtown New Haven
Municipalities where proposed action might be located: New Haven, Hamden, and West Haven
Project Description: The MOVE New Haven Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project is aimed at improving transit service along the four highest ridership routes (212, 238, 246, 265) in the CTtransit New Haven Division. Building on the recommendations of the 2019 MOVE New Haven Transit Mobility Study, the project seeks to enhance the quality, reliability, and speed of bus service through the introduction of limited-stop, on-street BRT service while also improving the safety of all corridor users. This effort is supported by a $25 million federal RAISE grant and additional state funding, reflecting a commitment to improve bus service, infrastructure, safety, and accessibility. The project includes dedicated bus lanes, as well as transit signal priority (TSP), upgraded signal equipment, and enhanced pedestrian safety measures. Improvements will also include BRT-branded stops with amenities, multimodal accessibility upgrades, and mobility hubs designed to facilitate transfers and accommodate electric bus charging at the end of each BRT line. These elements aim to deliver shorter travel times, improve schedule reliability, and create a safer, more accessible environment for all road users.
The overarching goals of the MOVE New Haven BRT Project include:
- Faster travel times for BRT services along the four highest ridership routes
- Improved customer comfort and experience through upgraded stops and amenities
- Enhanced schedule reliability via TSP and corridor signal coordination
- Greater safety and accessibility for pedestrians and all road users
- Support for economic growth and sustainable development
- Environmental benefits through modernized infrastructure and electric bus integration
Project Map: Click here to view a map of the project area.
Additional information about the project can be viewed online at: New Haven BRT
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: March 5, 2026.
There will be a public scoping meeting for this proposed action:
DATE: Wednesday January 28, 2026
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: Kennedy Mitchell Hall of Records Building, Room G2: 200 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06510
NOTES: The meeting location is ADA accessible. Language assistance, including American Sign Language, may be requested by contacting CTDOT's Language Assistance Call Line at (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least 5 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.
Written comments/question about the project or public meeting should be sent to:
Name: Mr. Adam G. Fox, Transportation Principal Engineer
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
E-Mail: Adam.Fox@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.
Notice of Scoping for Mason Street East and West
Addresses of possible locations: 275, 289, 309, 315, 321, 279, 290, and 294 Mason Street, and 405 Greenwich Street, Greenwich, CT 06830
Municipalities where proposed action might be located: Town of Greenwich
Project Description: Western Connecticut Council of Governments, in partnership with a private developer, will be using a remediation grant award for demolition, soil and groundwater cleanup, and limited site assessment for two adjacent projects, a 1.22-acre privately owned site at 275 Mason Street and 0.37-acre privately-owned site at 290 Mason Street in Greenwich, CT. These remediation efforts will collectively enable development of 75 housing units.
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 February 20, 2026.
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 January 30, 2026.
Written comments and/or requests for a public scoping meeting should be sent to
Name: Gregory Ambros
Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development
Address: 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103
E-Mail: Gregory.Ambros@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: James Parsley
Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development
Address: 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 5, Hartford, CT 06103
E-Mail: James.Parsley@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.
Notice of Scoping for Exit 46, Route 15 Improvements
Address of possible location: Route 15 (Wilbur Cross Parkway) at Interchange 46, which connects to the subnetwork of Route 63 and Route 69. Project limits on Route 15 extend from approximately 1,450 feet south of Bridge No. 0071 (Route 15 over Route 63 - Log Mile 46.24) to the southern limits of the Heroes Tunnel (Log Mile 47.14)
Municipalities where proposed action might be located: New Haven and Woodbridge
Project Description: The project plans to install acceleration and deceleration lanes on Exit 46, which will improve safety, mobility, and connectivity on Route 15, and the immediate connections with Route 69 and Route 63. The project also proposes to construct a new loop ramp to access Route 15 northbound from Route 69. This will improve access to Route 15 northbound and reduce congestion on Route 69. The new loop ramp will also allow for the removal of the Pond Lily Avenue on-ramp currently being used to access Route 15 northbound and will eliminate a left turn movement on Route 69 currently used to access Route 15 northbound. Pond Lily Avenue will now allow both left turns and right turns at its intersection with Route 69.
Project Map: Click here to view a map of the project area.
Project Plans: Click here to view preliminary project plans
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: February 19, 2026.
There will be a public scoping meeting for this proposed action:
DATE: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (Inclement Weather Date: February 10, 2026, 6:30 p.m.)
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
PLACE: New Haven Fire Training Academy, 230 Ella Grasso Boulevard, New Haven, CT 06519
NOTES: This event is in hybrid format, which can be accessed online or by telephone. The presentation will be shown both in-person and virtually, followed immediately by a question-and-answer (Q&A) session for all participants. Refer to the project webpage for details: portal.ct.gov/DOTNEWHAVEN0092-0689 Registration is required to participate virtually and will be available via the project website.
Persons with limited internet access may use the call-in number (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 845 8665 9721. Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week of the meeting by contacting Mr. Jeffrey Pfaffinger, at (860) 594-2767 or Jeffrey.Pfaffinger@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. The meeting facility is ADA-accessible.
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.
Additional information about the project can be viewed online at: portal.ct.gov/DOTNEWHAVEN0092-0689
Written comments and/or questions about the project or public scoping meeting should be sent to
Name: Mr. Jeffrey Pfaffinger, Project Manager
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
E-Mail: Jeffrey.Pfaffinger@ct.gov
Phone: 860-594-2020
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.
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 about the regulations for a "need more time" notice.
No notice for additional time has been submitted for publication in this edition.
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 about the regulations for a Post-Scoping Notice.
The following Post-Scoping Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
Post-Scoping Notice for Coventry Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF)
Project Title: Coventry Water Pollution Control Facility Upgrade
Addresses of Possible Project Location: 394 Main St., Coventry, potentially with a transmission line to 2 Main St., Willimantic (via various potential routes: Route 31 to Route 32 to Route 6, OR crossing the Willimantic River [using either Jude Lane, Depot Road, or an easement area] to Route 32 to Route 6).
Municipalities where it would be located: Coventry, CT 06238, with a potential transmission line to Willimantic
Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On November 18, 2025, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this proposed project in the Environmental Monitor.
A public scoping meeting was held on December 11, 2025.
CT DEEP's responses to all comments received are here. After consideration of the comments received, CT DEEP has determined to proceed with the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE).
Agency contact:
Name: Robin Rittgers
Agency: Water Planning & Management Division, Bureau of Water Protection and Land Reuse, Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, CT DEEP
Address: 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127
Phone: 860.424.3791
E-Mail: Robin.Rittgers@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: Brenda Antuna
Agency: Office of the Commissioner, CT DEEP
Address: 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127
Phone: 860.424.3320
E-Mail: Brenda.Antuna@ct.gov
What Happens Next: CT DEEP will proceed with the preparation of an EIE for the project. When an EIE is completed, a notice of the availability of the EIE will be published in a future edition of 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, which is called an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE). Read more about the regulations for an Environmental Impact Evaluation.
The following EIE Notices have been submitted for publication in this edition.
Revised Notice of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) for a Regional Composting Facility in Kent CT
Revised: DEEP has extended the dates for public comments. Requests for a public hearing will be accepted until January 30, 2026. Public comments will be accepted until March 6, 2026.
Addresses of Possible Project Location: 38 and 44 Maple Street, Kent CT 06757
Municipality where proposed action is to be located: Kent
Project Description: Utilizing a grant award from the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) through its Materials Management and Infrastructure Grant Program, the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority (HRRA) proposes to site an in-vessel composting unit at the Kent transfer station where food scraps are collected. The in-vessel unit will be solar powered. HRRA believes that municipalities can create a closed-loop sustainable composting system to manage food waste locally, reducing the carbon footprint of offsite disposal and contributing to the waste diversion goals of the state. On behalf of Kent, the HRRA is currently in discussions to expand collection with neighboring adjacent, non-HRRA member communities to bring their material for processing therefore expanding the municipalities being served beyond HRRA. In addition, food scraps collected from the satellite metroSTOR containers in the Northern HRRA region will be transported to the Kent transfer station, rather than trucking to more distant processing facilities. This infrastructure will improve, expand, and provide waste reduction for organics management services to this part of the region and beyond. In addition, this will significantly reduce the carbon footprint of food scraps collection and reduce the operating cost to the Town.
Project Map: Click here to view a map of the project area.
Scoping Notice and Post Scoping Notice: DEEP published a Scoping Notice on May 20, 2025, and a Post-Scoping Notice on July 22, 2025, for the proposed project in the Environmental Monitor.
Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: March 6, 2026.
The public can view a copy of the EIE here or at the following locations:
Kent Town Clerk's Office, 41 Kent Green Boulevard (Town Hall), Kent CT
Kent Memorial Library, 32 North Main Street, Kent CT
CT DEEP Headquarters, 79 Elm Street, Hartford CT (by appointment only). Contact Elizabeth.Moore@ct.gov
If a public hearing is requested by twenty-five or more persons, or by an association having not less than twenty-five persons, the sponsoring agency will schedule a public hearing on the EIE. Such requests for a public hearing must be made by contacting DEEP identified below by January 30, 2026.
Written comments or questions about the EIE, or to request a public hearing, please contact:
Name: Elizabeth Moore
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Address: 79 Elm Street, Hartford CT 06010
E-Mail: Elizabeth.Moore@ct.gov
Inquiries and requests to view or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the following contact:
Name: Elizabeth Moore
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Address: 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: 860-424-3467
E-Mail: Elizabeth.Moore@ct.gov
Notice of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) for Rehabilitation/Replacement of the William F. Cribari Memorial Bridge
Address of possible action location: Bridge No. 01349 (William Cribari Memorial Bridge) carrying Route 136 over the Saugatuck River
Municipality where the action might be located: Westport
Description: The purpose of the project is to provide a resilient structure that: addresses the structural and functional deficiencies of the existing bridge; and accommodates safe vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian, and marine traffic.
Five alternatives are examined in the EIE document:
- No Build Alternative
- Conservation Alternative (restoring the bridge to a similar condition to that of the 1990's rehabilitation project)
- Rehabilitation Alternative
- On-Alignment Replacement Alternative
- Off-Alignment Replacement Alternative
Details of each alternative and a discussion of the environmental impacts associated with each are found in the EIE.
The Cribari Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Map: Access a map of the area.
Scoping Notice and Post Scoping Notice: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) published a Notice of Scoping on May 17, 2016, and a Post-Scoping Notice on August 4, 2020, for this action in the Environmental Monitor.
Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on Friday, April 17, 2026.
The public can access the EIE at https://portal.ct.gov/environmentaldocuments or on the project website at portal.ct.gov/Cribari-Bridge. Hardcopies of the document can be found at the following locations:
- CTDOT, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
- FHWA CT Division Office, 450 Main Street, Suite 612, Hartford, CT 06103
- Westport Town Hall, Town Clerk's Office, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT 06880
- Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880
- Western CT Council of Governments, 1 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
There will be a public hearing for the EIE:
DATE: Thursday, March 19, 2026
TIME: 6:00 p.m. Open House, presentation begins at 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Westport Town Hall Auditorium, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT 06880
NOTES: The hearing location is ADA accessible. Persons needing ADA accommodations or language assistance may contact CTDOT's Language Assistance Call Line at (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least 5 business days prior to the hearing. ADA accommodations and/or language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance. Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
Other information: Since the project involves funding through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the project must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), therefore the document is a joint NEPA/CEPA Environmental Assessment/ Environmental Impact Evaluation (EA/EIE).
Comments/Questions about the EIE and/or the public hearing should be sent to (E-mail preferred):
Name: Mr. James Barrows, Project Manager
Agency: CT Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131-7546
Website/E-Mail: bit.ly/158-214Westport
Comments and questions may also be submitted by calling the CTDOT's public feedback line at (860) 594-2020.
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: CT Department of Transportation, Office of Legal Services
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131-7546
E-Mail: Alice.Sexton@ct.gov
What Happens Next:
The CTDOT will review the comments received and may conduct further environmental study and analysis or amend the evaluation. The CTDOT will prepare responses to the substantive issues raised in review of and comment on the EIE and any supplemental materials or amendments. Those responses and all supplemental materials and comments shall be made available in a "Record of Decision", the notice of which will appear in the Environmental Monitor for public inspection.
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 about the regulations for a Record of Decision.
No Record of Decision Notices have 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 about the regulations for a Determination of Adequacy.
The following Determination of Adequacy Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
The Office of Policy and Management's Review of the Record of Decision for Greater New Haven Combined Sewer Overflow Long-Term Control Plan
Address of Possible Project Location: Throughout City of New Haven
Municipality where proposed action will be located: New Haven
Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On December 2, 2025, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection published a Record of Decision in the Environmental Monitor. The Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM) has reviewed the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) and the associated process in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section 22a-1e and determined that the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's Record of Decision is adequate. OPM's conclusion is documented in the Review of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's Record of Decision for the proposed action.
OPM contact:
Name: Rebecca Dahl
Agency: Office of Policy and Management
Address: 450 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 418-6412
E-Mail: rebecca.dahl@ct.gov
What happens next: The proposed action is expected to proceed. This is the final notice for the proposed action to be published in the Environmental Monitor.
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 land transfer process.
The following State Land Transfer Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
Notice of Proposed Land Transfer in Rocky Hill
Complete Address of Property: 286 Meadow Road, Rocky Hill, CT a/k/a A certain parcel of land more particularly described in a deed recorded at Volume 676 at Page 366 of the Rocky Hill Land Records.
Commonly used name of property or other identifying information: A portion of Quarry Park running north along a rail line in Rocky Hill. Said land is a portion of Quarry Park. The easement is off Goff Brook Lane east of Dexter Road.
Number of acres to be transferred: 0 Acres Fee Simple; 20’± wide, 600'± long Easement
Access a map of the property location.
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 sale or transfer, the description pertains only to the portion being sold or transferred.
Brief description of historical and current uses: The subject area is a portion of a parcel (Map-Block-Lot 04-495) that is held by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, hereinafter “DEEP”, and principally composed of and used as an open vacant strip of land which is part of Quarry Park. The premises are subject to an easement benefitting adjacent property owned by Rocky Hill Estates, LLC (“RHE”) as further set forth in the State's deed described above, as originally granted pursuant to an Easement and Covenants recorded at Volume 90 Page 459 and described in a Stipulated Judgment between DEEP and RHE recorded at Volume 744 Page 830. This easement predates State ownership of the premises. The proposed easement would authorize the operation and maintenance of a sewer line to serve RHE’s property and two other residential lots by The Metropolitan District (“MDC”) within RHE’s existing easement area.
The property to be sold or transferred contains the following:
Buildings/structures:
- Building(s) in use __ Building(s) not in use __
- No buildings/structures X Unknown __
Other Features:
- Paved areas __ Wooded land X
- Nonagricultural fields X Active agriculture __
- Ponds, streams, other water, wetlands __
Utilities:
- Public water supply __ On-site well __ Water supply unknown X
- Served by sewers __ On-site septic system __ Waste disposal unknown X
The property is in the following municipal zone(s):
- Residential X Commercial__ Industrial __
- Institutional __ Other: __ [identify “other” zone]
- Unknown __ Not Zoned __
Access an aerial view of property
Is the property in an aquifer protection area and/or a public water supply watershed? No
Is the property in an area identified by the Natural Diversity Data Base as containing state-listed species and/or significant natural communities? No
Is the property or any buildings on the property listed on the National/State Register of Historic Places or designated as a National Historic Landmark? No
Links to other available information: Property Transfer Survey
Special features of the property, if known: None
Value of property, if known: Unknown
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). X Description of interest: A 20’± wide easement will be granted to The Metropolitan District, hereinafter “MDC” for an 8” sanitary sewer line.
Proposed recipient, if known: The Metropolitan District
Proposed use by property recipient, if known: Construction of a sewer line by RHE and the operation and maintenance thereof by MDC.
Is the agency imposing restrictions or conditions upon the transfer of the land or land interest? Yes If yes, describe: The proposed easement contains DEEP’s standard requirements for utility easements and specifies the lots that may be served through the easement area. The proposed easement also protects DEEP’s ability to develop the area in the future to public benefit, such as enhancing public access to Quarry Park.
Reason the state of Connecticut is proposing to transfer this property: The DEEP property at issue is subject to an existing easement benefitting RHE’s adjacent property, currently being developed as a residential subdivision. The easement will provide for continued operation and maintenance by the Metropolitan District of the development’s sanitary sewer after buildout.
Comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business on March 19, 2026.
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* about the proposed property transfer should be sent to:
Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management
c/o Paul F. Hinsch
Office of Policy and Management
Bureau of Assets Management
450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106-1379
paul.hinsch@ct.gov
Please also send a copy of any comments and/or questions about the proposed property transfer to:
Name: Lindsay Suhr, Director, Land Acquisition & Management
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Address: 79 Elm Street, 6th Floor, Hartford, CT 06106-5127
E-Mail: Lindsay.Suhr@ct.gov
*E-Mail submissions are preferred.
(Comments from state agencies must be on agency letterhead and signed by agency head.)
What Happens Next:
When this comment period closes, the proposed land transfer can take one of three tracks:
To find out if this proposed transfer is the subject of further notices, check future editions of the Environmental Monitor. Sign up for e-alerts to receive a reminder email on Environmental Monitor publication dates.
CEPA Project Inventory
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CEQ Contact Information
All inquiries and requests of the Council should be sent electronically to: ceq@ct.gov.
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