Notice of Scoping for Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) Solar Project at Eddy Home

Address of possible location: 1000 Silver Street

Municipality where proposed action might be located: Middletown, CT

Project Description: The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), in partnership with the Connecticut Green Bank (CGB), plans to install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system on grounds adjacent to the Eddy Home at CVH.  The ground-mounted system will consist of 4,160 modules that will produce approximately 2.58 megawatts (MW) and will occupy an area of about 375,000 square feet.

The project site was selected as part of the state’s effort to reduce energy costs.  DEEP and Connecticut Green Bank are working together in conjunction with various state agencies to develop and install energy saving solar projects throughout the state.

Project Maps: Click here to view a map of the project area. Click Here to view conceptual map of the solar installation.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on June 20, 2025.

Name: Loretta Eisler 

Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Address: CVH, 1000 Silver Street, Engineering Services - Shew Hall, Rm. 220, Middletown, CT 06457

E-Mail: Loretta.Eisler@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: Loretta Eisler 
Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Address: CVH, 1000 Silver Street, Engineering Services - Shew Hall, Rm. 220, Middletown, CT 06457
E-Mail: Loretta.Eisler@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 Building a Regional Composting Facility for Southeastern Connecticut

Address of possible location: 132 Military Highway (Route 12), Preston, CT 06365

Municipality where proposed action might be located: Preston

Project Description: Utilizing a grant award from the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) through its Materials Management Infrastructure Grant Program, the Southeastern Connecticut Regional Resources Recovery Authority (SCRRRA) proposes to construct and operate the first large-scale aerobic food waste composting facility in southeastern Connecticut, fulfilling an infrastructure need in an historically underserved region. The facility will utilize an innovative hybrid compost system, combining aerated static pile (ASP) processing with open windrows for curing, resulting in quicker composting times and reduced operational costs. The facility will be situated on approximately six acres of land owned by the Authority at 132 Military Highway (Route 12) in the town of Preston.  It is anticipated that the volume of source-separated organics diverted will be approximately 5,500 tons per year, and the anticipated volume of wood waste diverted will be approximately 8,500 tons per year.

Local zoning approval for the facility has been acquired, and the required state-level solid waste permit application is currently under review by DEEP. A robust environmental justice public participation plan has also been developed and approved by DEEP, in consideration of Preston’s status as a distressed municipality.

Project Map: Click here to view a map of the project area.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: Thursday, June 19, 2025. 

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: Friday, May 30, 2025. 

Additional information about the project can be viewed in person at 79 Elm Street, Hartford CT, and online at: MMI Grant Page

Written comments and/or requests for a public scoping meeting should be sent to

Name: Michael T. Looney

Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Address: 79 Elm Street, Hartford CT. 06106

E-Mail: Michael.Looney@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: Michael T. Looney

Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Address: 79 Elm Street, Hartford CT 06106

E-Mail: Michael.Looney@ct.gov

What Happens Next: The sponsoring agency will proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.

Notice of Scoping for Regional Composting Facility and Recycling Infrastructure

Addresses of possible locations: 38 Maple Street, Kent CT, 06757; 55 South Street, Ridgefield CT 

Municipalities where proposed action might be located: Kent, Ridgefield

Project Description: Utilizing a grant award from the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) through its Materials Management Infrastructure (MMI) 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. 

HRRA also proposes site upgrades at the Ridgefield HRRA Regional Transfer Station that will enable the facility to significantly increase waste collection capacity by expanding the volume and types of waste diverted from the MSW waste stream. These upgrades will make possible designated collection areas for construction and demolition and MSW bulky waste materials, establishing a new regional Reuse Exchange Shop for reusable bulky waste and construction and demolition waste, expansion of programs for food scraps, cooking oil, plastic film, existing Extended Producer Responsibility programs for cylinders and tires, and housing a plastic film baler and bales which support new regional plastic film collection points within HRRA region.

Project Maps: Kent Proposed Activity Location; Ridgefield Proposed Activity Location

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: Thursday, June 19, 2025.

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: Friday, May 30, 2025.

Additional information about the project can be viewed in person at 79 Elm Street, Hartford CT and online at: MMI Grant Program Page

Written comments and/or requests for a public scoping meeting should be sent to:

Name: Michael T. Looney

Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Address: 79 Elm Street, Hartford CT 06106

E-Mail: Micheal.Looney@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: Michael T. Looney

Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Address: 79 Elm Street, Hartford CT 06106

E-Mail: Michael.Looney@ct.gov

What Happens Next: For the HRRA Kent project, DEEP will likely prepare an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE). For HRRA Ridgefield, DEEP will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an EIE or that the project does not require an EIE under CEPA. A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.

Notice of Scoping for Regional Composting Facility and Recycling Infrastructure

Addresses of possible location: 263 and 311 Olcott Street, Manchester CT 06040

Municipality where proposed action might be located: Manchester

Project Description: Utilizing a grant award from the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) through its Materials Management Infrastructure (MMI) Grant Program, the Town of Manchester proposes to construct a food waste receiving and processing facility to manage collected food wastes, which will be Phase I of a proposed food scrap recycling program. The facility will be sized to process food scraps from the municipal collection program as well as other municipal, institutional, residential, retail, wholesale, and commercial sources; it is anticipated that this facility will serve as a regional food waste collection point for municipalities east of the Connecticut River.

The Town also proposes the construction of an aerated static pile (ASP) composting facility to compost collected food waste with leaves and mixed yard waste. This facility will be Phase II of a proposed onsite food scrap recycling program. Presently, it is anticipated that the ASP facility could manage up to 2,000 tons per year of food waste but will also be expandable to manage future demand. Finally, the Town proposes the procurement and installation of new equipment to collect and process (i.e., bale) residential plastic film collected at our transfer station as well as from municipalities in the region.

Project Map: Click here to view a map of the project area.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: Thursday, June 19, 2025. 

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: Friday, May 30, 2025.

Additional information about the project can be viewed in person at 79 Elm Street, Hartford CT and online at: Materials Management Infrastructure Grant

Written comments and/or requests for a public scoping meeting should be sent to:

Name: Michael T. Looney

Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Address: 79 Elm Street, Hartford CT 06106

E-Mail: Michael.Looney@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: Michael T. Looney

Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Address: 79 Elm Street, Hartford CT 06106

E-Mail: Michael.Looney@ct.gov

What Happens Next: The sponsoring agency will proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.

Notice of Scoping for 2980 State Street

Address of possible location: 2980 State Street, Hamden, CT 06517

Municipality where proposed action might be located: Hamden

Project Description: 

The proposed project at 2980 State Street, Hamden has three parts: One, a 64-unit new construction, 100% affordable rental housing development proposed by an experienced affordable housing developer. Two, a Community Hub Space for local non-profit agencies to provide educational and empowerment programming. Three, Pedestrian and Streetscape Improvements along State Street.

One, Affordable Housing: There will be 64 apartments in three buildings on a 4.9-acre parcel, all affordable to households below 30%, 50%, and 60% of Area Median Income (AMI) plus one superintendent's apartment. The development will include 30 one-bedroom apartments, 32 two bedroom apartments, and 2 three-bedroom apartments, common spaces for community gatherings and laundry, management offices, a community hub facility, and 84 parking spaces. 16 units will be supportive housing units, with additional accessibility features: 3 apartments for disabled homeless individuals (Section 811 Program) and 13 units for individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) receiving support from Mid-State ARC, an experienced service provider, with funding and rental assistance from the Connecticut DDS.

Two, Building #2 will include a 1,562 square foot Community Hub facility for local community organizations to utilize. This space will give agencies a zero-cost space to provide empowerment education and job training, in the Hamden community. The development will also partner with Meals on Wheels funded by the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services.

Three, the Pedestrian and Streetscape Improvements. To address a lack of basic pedestrian infrastructure along State Street, the application includes funds for improvements such as crosswalks, pedestrian protection devices, sidewalks, and bus shelters on both sides of State Street to address pedestrian safety concerns and provide easier access to CT Transit bus route (224). These improvements along State Street will enhance access and safety for all residents, employees of nearby commercial buildings and senior citizens in the direct neighborhood. There are no known environmental issues at this site. An existing residential structure will be demolished at this site in preparation for the proposed development.

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: June 20, 2025.

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: May 30, 2025.

Written comments and/or requests for a public scoping meeting should be sent to

Name: Mithila Chakraborty, Ph.D.

Agency: Connecticut 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: Connecticut 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.

Notice of Scoping for the UConn Boathouse Relocation Project

Address of possible location: 44 Lake Street

Municipality where proposed action might be located: Coventry 

Project Description: The University of Connecticut (UConn) seeks to establish a new boathouse for its women’s rowing team. The existing training and boat storage facility, located approximately 0.15 miles to the south at Patriots Park, was built in 1987, requires significant maintenance, possesses challenges to operations, and does not comply with standards of The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 

The proposed boathouse will be situated on 1.5 acres of private land to be purchased by UConn, located at 44 Lake Street with approximately 80 feet of shoreline access to Coventry Lake. There is also an existing ~11,000 square foot (SF), single-story vacant building in various stages of disrepair that will require some demolition and renovation to provide secure boat storage, appropriate locker room space, and bathrooms.  Site improvements will include a gravel boat hauling area, parking improvements along Woodland Street, and a seasonal modular dock. The total project footprint will occupy approximately 0.9 acres.

Known as the “UConn Boathouse Relocation Project,” the Proposed Action to be assessed under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) process will include the following:

Demolition of ~2,500 SF of unstable structure and ~1,700 SF addition of new structure;
Interior renovations and exterior improvements including secure equipment storage areas, locker rooms, bathrooms, and parking;
UConn will incorporate comments from a public scoping meeting and evaluate the Proposed Action. Direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts associated with the Proposed Action will be assessed.

Project Maps: Click here to view the general location of the property and here for an approximate boundary of the project.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until: 5pm EDT on June 19, 2025

There will be a public scoping meeting for this proposed action:

DATE: June 2, 2025

TIME: 6pm EDT

PLACE: Virtual

NOTES: Participants must register for the meeting in advance at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y_2LWGXRTN2OnWHuM125cQ. After registering, a confirmation email will be sent containing information about joining the meeting (including an option to join by phone). A copy of the presentation and a link to the recording will be available at updc.uconn.edu/boathouse following the meeting.

Written comments and/or requests for public scoping meeting accommodations or materials should be sent to:

Name: Antoaneta Fedeles AIA, PMP, LEED AP

Agency: University Planning, Design & Construction

Address:3 Discovery Drive, U-6038, Storrs, CT 06269

E-Mail: antoaneta.fedeles@uconn.edu

Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to: publicrecords.uconn.edu/make-a-reqst/ 

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 and at updc.uconn.edu.boathouse.