Environmental Monitor Archive - September 8, 2026
Environmental Monitor Archive - September 8, 2026
September 8, 2026
- Notice of Scoping for Route 15 Interchange 51 Improvements, Hamden and North Haven.
- NEW! Notice of Cancellation for Union Square, Enfield.
- NEW! Notice of Cancellation for Meadow Brook Commons, East Granby.
- NEW! Notice of Scoping for Woodruff Reserve, Guilford.
- NEW! Cancellation Notice for UConn Golf Practice Facility Project, (986 Storrs Road) Mansfield.
- NEW! Notice of Scoping for the Golf Practice Facility at UConn, (Weaver Road) Mansfield.
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 Oak Woods, Plymouth/Terryville.
- Post-Scoping Notice for St. Edmunds Retreat-Septic System Repairs, Stonington.
- Post-Scoping Notice for Exit 46, Route 15 Improvements, New Haven and Woodbridge
- NEW! Post-Scoping Notice for State and George, New Haven.
- NEW! Post-Scoping Notice for Hartford Trade School, Hartford.
- NEW! Post-Scoping Notice for Hopp Brook Estate, Beacon Falls.
Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE):
No EIE Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
No Record of Decision Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
OPM Determination of Adequacy:
No Determination of Adequacy Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
- NEW! Notice of Proposed Land Transfer in Seymour.
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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.
Notice of Scoping for Route 15 Interchange 51 Improvements
Address of possible action location: Interchange 51 on Route 15 at Whitney Avenue (State Route 707). Along Route 15, project limits extend from Mile point (MP) 51.25 to 51.93 Northbound and MP 51.23 to 51.96 Southbound. On Whitney Avenue, the proposed project limits extend from MP 3.21 to 3.52.
Municipalities where the action might be located: Hamden and North Haven
Description: Route 15 is part of the National Highway System - it is a divided highway with two travel lanes in each direction and shoulders on both sides. The subject interchange is the combination of five ramps that all connect Route 15 and Whitney Avenue. The purpose of this project is to improve safety at the Route 15 Interchange 51 ramps and improve mobility for all roadway users along Whitney Avenue. This project is needed because of the high number of front-to-rear crashes at this interchange due to the stop-controlled on-ramps. Proposed improvements on Route 15 include the removal of stop controls and the addition of acceleration lanes for the northbound and southbound on-ramps, as well as a deceleration lane for the northbound off-ramp. Additionally, the proposed project will include the addition of signals and pedestrian crossings at the ramp intersections and the construction of sidewalks on Whitney Avenue to close the existing sidewalk gap.
Maps: Access a large scale (zoomed in) location map for the Route 15 Interchange 51 Improvements Project.
Access a small scale (zoomed out) location map for the Route 15 Interchange 51 Improvements Project.
Access Preliminary Color Plans for the Route 15 Interchange 51 Improvements Project.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
There will be a public scoping meeting for this action:
DATE: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
TIME: 6:00 p.m. open forum with formal presentation at 6:30 p.m.
PLACE: Hamden Government Center, 3rd Floor Conference Room - 2750 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT
NOTES: The meeting location is ADA accessible. Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Service (TSR). Language assistance may be requested by contacting CTDOT's Language Assistance Call Line at (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five (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
Individuals may request that project information be mailed to them within one (1) week of the meeting by contacting Nicholas Ivanoff at Nicholas.Ivanoff@ct.gov or 860-594-2597.
Additional information about the action can be viewed online at: The CTDOT's website for the Route 15 Interchange 51 Improvements Project - State Project Number 0061-0156.
Written comments/questions (E-Mail Preferred) about the project and/or public scoping meeting should be sent to:
Name: Mr. Nicholas Ivanoff
Agency: CT Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT, 06131
Phone: 860-594-2597
E-Mail: DOTProject61-156@ct.gov or Nicholas.Ivanoff@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: P.O. Box 317546, Newington, CT, 06131-7546
DOT Freedom of Information Act request webpage: CTDOT GovQA FOIA portal
What Happens Next:
The Connecticut Department of Transportation will determine whether to proceed with the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the action 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.
Cancellation Notice for Union Square
Address of action location: 1 Church St. Enfield, CT 06082
Municipality where the action would have been located: Enfield
Agency Determination: The Department of Housing (DOH), CT has decided to cancel the Union Square, as described the last time a notice appeared in the Environmental Monitor on April 7, 2026 for Union Square, because of issues unrelated to the environmental review requirements of the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA), including but not limited to, not being funded.
Agency contact:
Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Connecticut Dept. of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov
What Happens Next:
The Department of Housing (DOH), CT will not proceed with the action at this time. Should the action be proposed at a future date, the CEPA process will be initiated again, and a new Notice of Scoping will be published in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.
Cancellation Notice for Meadow Brook Commons
Address of action location: 13 Nicholson Road, East Granby, CT
Municipality where the action would have been located: East Granby
Agency Determination: The CT Department of Housing (DOH) has decided to cancel the Meadow Brook Commons as described the last time a notice appeared in the Environmental Monitor on May 5, 2026 for Meadow Brook Commons, because of issues unrelated to the environmental review requirements of the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA), including but not limited to not being funded.
Agency contact:
Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Connecticut Dept. of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov
What Happens Next:
The CT Department of Housing (DOH) will not proceed with the action at this time. Should the action be proposed at a future date, the CEPA process will be initiated again, and a new Notice of Scoping will be published in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.
Notice of Scoping for Woodruff Reserve
Address of possible action location: 45 Stone House Lane, Guilford CT
Municipality where the action might be located: Guilford
Description: The Woodruff Reserve project will include the construction of 16 units of affordable deed restricted housing at 45 Stone House Lane Guilford. This is town own land that will be transferred to the Developer. An access easement over the neighboring parcel will allow connection to Stone House Lane. The project is located in a flood zone. The design team has worked with CT DEEP to create a site plan with finished floor elevations above the flood height and all vehicular and pedestrian egress above the required elevations. This will be a two phase project. Phase 1, funded by CDBG will include all infrastructure and site work necessary to install stormwater detention and septic systems as well as utility connections. Phase 2 will be the construction of the residential buildings and will be funded by CT DOH. The project location is in Hurricane surge inundation and also in Natural Diversity Database area.
Map: Access a map of the area - Woodruff Reserve
Access Site plan of the area - Woodruff Reserve
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: October 8, 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 September 18, 2026.
Written comments and/or requests for a public scoping meeting should be sent to:
Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Connecticut Dept. 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: Connecticut Dept. of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov
What Happens Next:
The CT Department of Housing (DOH) will determine whether to proceed with the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the action 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.
Cancellation Notice for UConn Golf Practice Facility Project
Address of action location: 986 Storrs Road
Municipality where the action would have been located: Mansfield
Agency Determination: The University Of Connecticut (UConn) has decided to cancel the UConn Golf Practice Facility Project, as described in a Scoping Notice and a Notice of Time Extension that each appeared in the Environmental Monitor on December 16, 2025 and July 7, 2026, respectively, due to issues unrelated to the environmental review requirements of the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) including, but not limited to, availability of an alternative site and enabling activities for its development.
Agency contact:
Name: Ian Dann, Sr. Project Manager
Agency: University Planning, Design & Construction
Address: 3 Discovery Drive, U-6038, Storrs, CT 06269
Phone: (860) 486-2776
E-Mail: ian.dann@uconn.edu
What Happens Next:
The University of Connecticut (UConn) will not proceed with the action at 986 Storrs Road at this time. Should the action be proposed at a future date, the CEPA process will be initiated again, and a new Notice of Scoping will be published in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.
Notice of Scoping for the Golf Practice Facility at UConn
Address of possible action location: Weaver Road
Municipality where the action might be located: Mansfield
Description: The planned facility will be situated on approximately 6.5 acres of land on UConn's Depot Campus, located about 2 miles northwest of the main campus and accessible from Weaver Road, an institutional road also owned by UConn. There are four small structures on the site that are in poor condition and planned for demolition in early 2027 as a separate project.
The Proposed Action will involve site clearing, earthwork, utilities and other site activities to accommodate construction of a new building, parking for up to 24 vehicles, a single unlit driving range, a chipping and putting area, and a small shed for maintenance. The proposed building will be approximately 6,000 gross square feet with office space, lockers, restrooms and showers, equipment storage and repair space, a flex space / team room, and indoor putting and simulation areas. The development will be restricted to university use and not open to the public.
UConn will incorporate comments from the Public Scoping period to further evaluate the Proposed Action. Direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts associated with the Proposed Action will be assessed.
Map: Access a map of the planned location for the Golf Practice Facility at UConn.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until October 9, 2026
Any person may ask the sponsoring agency to hold a public scoping meeting by sending such a request to the email 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 within ten days of this notice, or by September 18, 2026.
Additional information about the action can be viewed on the project's website.
Written comments and/or requests for a public scoping meeting should be sent to:
Name: Ian Dann, Sr. Project Manager
Agency: University Planning, Design & Construction
Address: 3 Discovery Drive, U-6038, Storrs, CT 06269-6038
E-Mail: ian.dann@uconn.edu
Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to UConn's public records publicrecords.uconn.edu/make-a-request .
What Happens Next:
UConn will determine whether to proceed with the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the action 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 Notices have been submitted for publication in this edition.
Post-Scoping Notice for Oak Woods
Addresses of possible action location: 9 Scott Road, 431 Main Street, 435 Main Street, Terryville, CT 06786
Municipality where the action might be located: Plymouth/Terryville
Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: The CT Department of Housing (DOH) published a Revised Notice of Scoping on February 6, 2024 to solicit public comments for this action in the Environmental Monitor.
Comments for Oak Woods were received from Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and comments for Oak Woods were also received from Office of Policy and Management (OPM) during the public comment period. Access the DOH’s responses to the comments received for Oak Woods.
After consideration of the comments received, the DOH has determined the action 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 for Oak Woods and an Environmental Review Checklist for Oak Woods.
Agency contact:
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 CT DOH expects the action to go forward. This is expected to be the final notice for this action to be published in the Environmental Monitor.
Post-Scoping Notice for St. Edmunds Retreat-Septic System Repairs
Address of possible action location:1 Enders Island, Stonington, Ct
Municipality where the action might be located: Stonington
Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: The Department of Housing, CT published a Notice of Scoping on May 21, 2024 to solicit public comments for this action in the Environmental Monitor.
Comments for St. Edmunds Retreat-Septic System Repairs were received during the public comment period. Access the DOH's responses to the comments received for St. Edmunds Retreat-Septic System Repairs.
After consideration of the comments received, the CT DOH has determined the action 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 for St. Edmunds Retreat-Septic System Repairs and an Environmental Review Checklist for St. Edmunds Retreat-Septic System Repairs.
Agency contact:
Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Connecticut Dept. 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: Connecticut Dept. of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov
What Happens Next:
The CT DOH expects the action to go forward. This is expected to be the final notice for this action to be published in the Environmental Monitor.
Post-Scoping Notice for Exit 46, Route 15 Improvements
Address of possible action 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 the action might be located: New Haven and Woodbridge
Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: The CT Department of Transportation (CTDOT) published a Notice of Scoping on January 20, 2026, to solicit public comments for this action in the Environmental Monitor.
A public scoping meeting was held on February 3, 2026.
Comments from the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP) for Exit 46 Route 15 Improvements were received during the public comment period. Comments from the public were received at the public scoping meeting, however the public did not submit any comments outside of the scoping meeting. These public comments and CTDOT's responses can be found in the project's Report of Meeting. All comments received, including CTDEEP's are addressed in the Environmental Review Checklist for the Exit 46 Route 15 Improvements, where appropriate.
After consideration of the comments received, the CTDOT has determined the action 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 for Exit 46 Route 15 Improvements and an Environmental Review Checklist for Exit 46 Route 15 Improvements.
Agency contact:
Name: Mr. Kevin Fleming, Transportation Supervising Planner
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Planning, Technology, and Innovation
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
Phone: 860-594-2924 (Email preferred)
E-Mail: Kevin.Fleming@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: P.O. Box 317546, Newington, CT, 06131-7546
Freedom of Information Act request webpage
What Happens Next:
The CTDOT expects the action to go forward. This is expected to be the final notice for this action to be published in the Environmental Monitor.
Post-Scoping Notice for State & George
Address of possible action location: 253 State Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Municipality where the action might be located: New Haven
Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: The CT Department of Housing (DOH) published a Notice of Scoping on July 7, 2026 to solicit public comments for this action in the Environmental Monitor.
Comments for State and George were received during the public comment period. Access the DOH’s responses to the comments received for State and George.
After consideration of the comments received, the DOH has determined the action 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 for State and George and an Environmental Review Checklist for State and George.
Agency contact:
Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Connecticut Dept. 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:Connecticut Dept. of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov
What Happens Next:
The DOH expects the action to go forward. This is expected to be the final notice for this action to be published in the Environmental Monitor.
Post-Scoping Notice for Hartford Trade School
Address of possible action location: 110 Washington Street, Hartford, CT
Municipality where the action might be located: Hartford
Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: The CT Department of Housing (DOH) published a Notice of Scoping on October 7, 2025 to solicit public comments for this action in the Environmental Monitor.
Comments for Hartford Trade School were received during the public comment period. Access the DOH’s responses to the comments received for Hartford Trade School.
After consideration of the comments received, the DOH has determined the action 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 for Hartford Trade School and an Environmental Review Checklist for Hartford Trade School.
Agency contact:
Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Connecticut Dept. 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: Connecticut Dept. of Housing
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov
What Happens Next:
The DOH expects the action to go forward. This is expected to be the final notice for this action to be published in the Environmental Monitor.
Post-Scoping Notice for Hopp Brook Estates
Address of possible action location: 22 Oakwood Drive, Beacon Falls, CT
Municipality where the action might be located: Beacon Falls
Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: The CT Department of Housing (DOH) published a Notice of Scoping on June 2nd, 2026 to solicit public comments for this action in the Environmental Monitor.
Comments for Hopp Brook Estates were received during the public comment period from Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). Access the DOH's responses to the comments received for Hopp Brook Estates from DEEP.
Comments for Hopp Brook Estates were received during the public comment period from Department of Public Health (DPH). Access the DOH's responses to the comments received for Hopp Brook Estates from DPH.
Comments for Hopp Brook Estates were received during the public comment period from Regional Water Authority (RWA). Access the DOH's responses to the comments received for Hopp Brook Estates from RWA.
The DOH concurs with the responses provided above.
After consideration of the comments received, the DOH has determined the action 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 for Hopp Brook Estate and an Environmental Review Checklist for Hopp Brook Estate.
Agency contact:
Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Agency: Connecticut Dept. 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: Connecticut Dept. of Housing
Address:505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106-7106
E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov
What Happens Next:
The DOH expects the action to go forward. This is expected to be the final notice for this action 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, which is called an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE). Read more about the regulations for an Environmental Impact Evaluation.
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 about the regulations for a Record of Decision.
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 about the regulations for a Determination of Adequacy.
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 land transfer process.
The following State Land Transfer Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.
Notice of Proposed Land Transfer in Seymour
Complete Address of Property: 760 Derby Avenue, Seymour, CT
Commonly used name of property or other identifying information: Unique ID: 800730
Number of acres to be transferred: 0.59 acres
Access a map of proposed land transfer in Seymour
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: Property is currently vacant but originally served as a DOT facility. It was primarily used for vehicle evidence storage. In 2022, all vehicles were removed from the property and it has not been used since. Property includes a freestanding 4,000 sq. ft. building with 6 garage bay doors constructed in 1954, surrounded by approx. 15,000 sqft paved area.
The property to be sold or transferred contains the following:
Buildings/structures:
- Building(s) in use __ Building(s) not in use _X_
- No buildings/structures __ Unknown __
Other Features:
- Paved areas _X_ Wooded land __
- Nonagricultural fields __ Active agriculture __
- Ponds, streams, other water, wetlands __
Utilities:
- Public water supply _X_ On-site well __ Water supply unknown __
- Served by sewers _X_ On-site septic system __ Waste disposal unknown__
The property is in the following municipal zone(s):
- Residential __ Commercial_Zone C-2_ Industrial __
- Institutional __ Other: __ [identify “other” zone]
- Unknown __ Not Zoned __
Access an aerial view of the property in Seymour
Access photograph one of the property.
Access photograph two of the property.
Access field card of the property in Seymour.
Is the property in an aquifer protection area and/or a public water supply watershed? No. Property is not located in an aquifer protection area or a public drinking water watershed.
Is the property in an area identified by the Natural Diversity Data Base as containing state-listed species and/or significant natural communities? Yes - see NDDB map.
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: NA
Special features of the property, if known: Vacant property with a 4,000 sq. ft. garage with 6 bays, constructed in 1954, and 8 ft chain-link fence around the perimeter.
Value of property, if known: Unknown
Type of sale or transfer:
- Sale or transfer of property in fee _X_
- 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
Is the agency imposing restrictions or conditions upon the transfer of the land or land interest? No
Reason the state of Connecticut is proposing to transfer this property: Surplus
Comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business on October 8, 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.
(Comments from state agencies must be on agency letterhead and signed by agency head.)
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: Thomas J. Pysh, Administrator, Statewide Leasing and Property Transfer
Agency: Department of Administrative Services
Address: 450 Columbus Blvd., Suite 1402, Hartford, CT 06103
E-Mail: thomas.pysh@ct.gov
*E-Mail submissions are preferred.
What Happens Next:
When this comment period closes, the proposed land transfer can take one of three tracks:
- If no public comments are received, the sale or transfer can proceed with no further public comment and no further notices in the Environmental Monitor, unless the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) elects to conduct a review of the property (see #3).
- If public comments are received, the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) will respond to those comments. The comments and responses will be published in the Environmental Monitor. Fifteen days after publication of the comments and responses, the proposed sale or transfer can proceed, unless DEEP elects to conduct a review of the property (see #3).
- If DEEP elects to conduct a further review of the property, it may submit to OPM a report with recommendations for preserving all or part of the property. The report and recommendations will be published in the Environmental Monitor, and there will be a 30-day public comment period. DEEP will publish its responses to any comments received and its final recommendation about the property in the Environmental Monitor. OPM will then make the final determination as to the ultimate disposition of the property and will publish that determination in the Environmental Monitor. Fifteen days after publication of that final determination, the sale or transfer can proceed.
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
The Office of Policy and Management (OPM) maintains a list of projects that have entered the CEPA process. It shows each project's status.
CEQ Contact Information
All inquiries and requests of the Council should be sent electronically to: ceq@ct.gov.
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