Docket No. 492A - Gravel Pit Solar, East Windsor, CT
DOCKET NO. 492A - Gravel Pit Solar Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the construction, maintenance, and operation of a 120-megawatt-AC solar photovoltaic electric generating facility on eight parcels generally located to the east and west of the Amtrak and Connecticut Rail Line, south of Apothecaries Hall Road and north of the South Windsor town boundary in East Windsor, Connecticut and associated electrical interconnection. Reopening of this Certificate based on changed conditions pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §4-181a(b). Link to Docket No. 492
MOTION TO REOPEN AND MODIFY (recd. 04/29/25)
- Motion to Reopen, 04/29/25
- Gravel Pit Solar Expansion Narrative, 04/29/25
- Exhibit A Figures
- Exhibit B Vernal Pool Survey Technical Memorandum
- Exhibit C Site Plans
- Exhibit D Abutters List and Notice
- Exhibit E List of Municipal Officials and Government Agencies Notice
- Exhibit F Stakeholder Outreach
- Exhibit G Soil Science Reports
- Exhibit H Operations and Maintenance Plan
- Exhibit I Natural Diversity Database Findings and Conservation Measures Report
- Exhibit J CT DEEP NDDB Correspondence
- Exhibit K Stormwater Management Report
- Exhibit L Cumulative Visibility Assessment
- Exhibit M CT SHPO Correspondence
- Exhibit N FAA Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration – Off Airport
- Exhibit O Acoustical Study
- Exhibit P Electrical and Magnetic Field Reports
- Exhibit Q Emergency Management and Evacuation Plan
- Exhibit R Agricultural Soils Protection Plan
- Exhibit S Decommissioning Plan
- Bulk
- Technical Report
- East Windsor Zoning Regulations
PROCEDURAL CORRESPONDENCE
- Council Memorandum on Gravel Pit Solar Motion to Reopen, 04/30/25
- Council Acknowledgement of Town of East Windsor's Request for Party Status and Request for a Public Hearing, 05/08/25
- Council Decision on Motion to Reopen, 05/16/25
- Council Decision on Town of East Windsor's Request for Party Status and Request for a Public Hearing, 05/29/25
- Council Completeness Review and Schedule, 05/29/25
- Council Acknowledgement of East Windsor Residents for Responsible Solar Request for Intervenor Status, 08/14/25
- Council Acknowledgement of Nicole Paradise Request for Intervenor Status, 08/28/25
- Council Acknowledgement of Julia Riordan Request for Party Status, 09/02/25
- Council Acknowledgement of Paula Stolinas Request for Party Status, 09/04/25
- Council Acknowledgement of Julie Traczyk Request for Intervenor Status, 09/04/25
- Council Decision on East Windsor Residents for Responsible Solar Request for Intervenor Status, 09/05/25
- Council Decision on Nicole Paradise Request for Intervenor Status, 09/05/25
- Council Decision on Julia Riordan Request for Party Status, 09/05/25
- Council Interrogatories to Certificate Holder, 09/17/25
- Council Acknowledgement of Amanda Berube Request for Intervenor Status, 09/18/25
- Council Decision on Paula Stolinas Request for Party Status, 09/19/25
- Council Decision on Julie Traczyk Request for Intervenor Status, 09/19/25
- Council Decision on Amanda Berube Request for Intervenor Status, 09/19/25
- Council Notice of Participation by Council Member William Syme, 09/23/25
- Council Acknowledgement of Douglas King Request for Party Status, 09/25/25
- Council Acknowledgement of George and Judi Gilson Request for Party Status, 09/29/25
- Council Decision on Gravel Pit Solar Request for Extension of Time to Submit Interrogatory Responses, 09/30/25
- Council Decision on Douglas King Request for Party Status, 10/03/25
- Council Decision on George and Judi Gilson Request for Party Status, 10/03/25
- Decision on Motion for Protective Order – Response to Council Interrogatory Nos. 13 and 16 – Project Cost and Lease/Option/Easement Agreements Financial Terms, 10/10/25
- Council Interrogatories to Certificate Holder, Set Two, 10/23/25
- Council Response to Town of East Windsor Municipal Participation Fund Letter, 01/02/26
- Council Close of Record Memorandum, 01/28/26
- Council E-mail Correspondence Regarding Riordan Party Status, 02/18/26
STATE AGENCY COMMENTS
- Council on Environmental Quality Comments, 08/27/25
- Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, 10/01/25
MUNICIPAL COMMENTS
Broad Brook Fire Department and Warehouse Point Fire District Comments, 02/17/26PUBLIC OFFICIAL COMMENTS
- State Senator Saud Anwar Comment and Council Acknowledgement, 05/14/25
- State Representative Jamie Foster, State Representative Carol Hall, State Senator Saud Anwar, and East Windsor First Selectman Jason Bowsza Comments and Council Acknowledgement, 05/14/25
- State Representative Jamie Foster Comments, (recd.10/09/25)
- State Senator Saud Anwar Additional Comments and Council Acknowledgement, 10/24/25
- State Representative Carol A. Hall Comments and Council Acknowledgement, 02/19/26
- State Senator Saud Anwar Additional Corrected Comments and Council Acknowledgement, 02/24/26
HEARING INFORMATION
- October 9, 2025 Hearing Documents, 05/30/25
- Hearing Procedures and Pre-Hearing Conference Memorandum, 09/04/25
- Zoom Remote Public Hearing Recording, 10/09/25 (Passcode: t&6KDr5^ )
- Council November 18, 2025 Continuation of Evidentiary Hearing Memorandum, 10/10/25
- Zoom Remote Public Hearing Recording, 11/18/25 (Passcode: JG*@7&ch )
- Council December 2, 2025 Continuation of Evidentiary Hearing Memorandum, 11/19/25 - CANCELED - RESCHEDULED TO 1/06/26
- Council Decision on Joint Request from the Certificate Holder and the Town of East Windsor to Postpone Continued Evidentiary Hearing Session, 11/25/25
- Zoom Remote Public Hearing Recording, 01/06/26 (Passcode: g%6PKW6H )
- Council January 27, 2026 Continuation of Evidentiary Hearing Memorandum, 01/07/26
- Zoom Remote Public Hearing Recording, 01/27/26 (Passcode: @*0ZnMcY )
Schedule
- Schedule, 05/29/25
- Schedule, 09/17/25
- Schedule, 09/30/25
- Schedule, 10/10/25
- Schedule, 10/17/25
- Schedule, 10/23/25
- Schedule, 11/19/25
- Schedule, 11/25/25
- Schedule, 01/06/26
- Schedule, 01/27/26
- Schedule, 02/17/26
Service List
- Service List, 05/16/25
- Service List, 05/29/25
- Service List, 06/04/25
- Service List, 09/04/25
- Service List, 09/19/25
- Service List, 09/25/25
- Service List, 10/01/25
- Service List, 10/02/25
Hearing Program
- Hearing Program, 10/09/25
- Hearing Program, 11/18/25
- Hearing Program, 01/06/26
- Hearing Program, 01/27/26
Transcripts
- Hearing Transcript 2 p.m., 10/09/25
- Public Session Transcript 6:30 p.m., 10/09/25
- Council Transcript Memorandum, 10/30/25
- Continued Evidentiary Hearing Transcript 2 p.m., 11/18/25
- Council Continued Evidentiary Hearing Transcript Memorandum, 12/05/25
- Continued Evidentiary Hearing Transcript 2 p.m., 01/06/26
- Council Transcript Memorandum, 01/21/26
- Continued Evidentiary Hearing Transcript 2 p.m., 01/27/26
- Council Transcript Memorandum, 02/10/26
PARTIES AND INTERVENORS
Certificate Holder - Gravel Pit Solar
Exhibits
- Response to June 10, 2025 Order of the Town of East Windsor Planning and Zoning Commission, 07/10/25
- Exhibit A - Updated Mulnite Letter
- Exhibit B - 70 Acres Donated Space
- Exhibit C1 - Staff Memo to IWWA
- Exhibit C2 - Improvements to Existing Conditions
- Exhibit D - Revised Landscaping and Visual Assessment
- Sign Posting Affidavit, 10/01/25
- Responses to Council Interrogatories, 10/02/25
- Exhibit A - Log of Comments
- Exhibit B - Certified Mail Receipts
- Exhibit C - Redacted East Windsor Proposed Tax Stabilization Agreement
- Exhibit D - Perimeter Fence Distances
- Exhibit E - Revised Project Layout Map
- Exhibit F1 - Phase I ESA Report
- Exhibit F2 - Phase II ESA Report
- Exhibit G - Inverter Skid Distances
- Exhibit H - Preliminary SPPC Plan
- Exhibit I - Expansion Photo Log
- Exhibit J - Non-Stormwater Geotechnical Boring Report Summary
- Responses to East Windsor Interrogatories, 10/02/25
- Site Control Documentation
- Conservation District Inspection Reports
- Signed Protective Order – Response to Council Interrogatory Nos. 13 and 16 – Project Cost and Lease/Option/Easement Agreements Financial Terms, 10/09/25
- Responses to Parties and Intervenors, 10/23/25
- Responses to East Windsor Residents for Responsible Solar Interrogatories
- Responses to Paradise Interrogatories
- Responses to Riordan Interrogatories Exhibit A - Sound Engineer Resumes Exhibit B - GPS First Responders Sign In Log
- Responses to Stolinas Interrogatories
- Responses to Traczyk Interrogatories
- Responses to Berube Interrogatories
- Responses to Interrogatories Cover Letter, 11/06/25
- Responses to the Council October 23, 2025 Interrogatories
- Reponses to the Town of East Windsor October 23, 2025 Interrogatories
- Reponses to East Windsor Residents for Responsible Solar October 13, 2025 and November 3, 2025 Interrogatories
- Affidavit of Jon Gravel in Response to East Windsor Residents for Responsible Solar Revision to their Interrogatories
- Reponses to Paradise October 23, 2025 Interrogatories
- Responses to Paradise October 23, 2025 Interrogatories Exhibit A - Third-Party Inspection Report
- Late-Filed Exhibits, 11/06/25
- Exhibit 1 - Project Layout Map with Council-Jurisdictional Features
- Exhibit 2 - Status of Certified Mail Receipts
- Exhibit 3 - Party and Intervenor Location Map
- Exhibit 5 - Distances to Fence - Markowski
Procedural Correspondence
- Notice of Appearance, 05/16/25
- Service List Change, 06/04/25
- Request for Extension of Time to Submit Interrogatory Responses, 09/30/25
- Response to Council Notice of Participation by Council Member William Syme, 09/30/25
- Pre-Hearing Submission, 10/02/25
- Response to Council Request for Extension of Time to Render a Final Decision, 10/16/25
- Website Request, 10/22/25
Motions and Objections
- Motion for Protective Order - Reponses to Council Interrogatory Nos. 13 and 16 - Project Cost and Lease/Option/Easement Agreements Financial Terms, 10/02/25
- Objection to Several Administrative Notice Items of Town of East Windsor and East Windsor Residents for Responsible Solar, 11/17/25
- Gravel Pit Solar and Town of East Windsor Request for Postponement of Continued Hearing to January 6, 2026, 11/25/25
Briefs/Proposed Findings of Fact
Party - Town of East Windsor
Exhibits
- Town of East Windsor Request for Party Status, 05/08/25
- Town of East Windsor Request for a Public Hearing, 05/08/25
- Town of East Windsor Planning and Zoning Commission Order of Regulations and Restrictions Pursuant to C.G.S. §16-50x(d), 06/10/25
- Pre-filed Testimony of First Selectman Jason E. Bowsza,10/02/25
- Pre-filed Testimony of Michael D’Amato with attachments,10/02/25
- Pre-filed Testimony of George T. Logan with attachments,10/02/25 Bulk Attachments Link
- Pre-filed Testimony of Steven K. Reviczky with attachments, 10/02/25
- Correction to Pre-filed Testimony of Michael D'Amato Attachment C, 10/08/25
- Continued Pre-filed Testimony of First Selectman Jason E. Bowsza, George T. Logan, and Rebuttal Pre-filed Testimony of Kipen Kolesinskas, 11/05/25
- Responses to Douglas King Interrogatories, 11/11/25
- Supplemental Response to Douglas King Interrogatory No. 11, 11/12/25
- Reservation of Rights on Regulate and Restrict Order Letter, 07/23/25
- Interrogatories to Certificate Holder, 09/24/25
- Pre-Hearing Submission and Request for Administrative Notice, 10/02/25
- Additional Requests for Administrative Notice, 10/02/25
- Additional Interrogatories to Certificate Holder, for Docket No. 492A 10/23/25
- Updated Pre-Hearing Submission and Request for Administrative Notice, 11/05/25
- Municipal Participation Fund Letter, 12/31/25
Motions and Objections
Briefs/Proposed Findings of Fact
Intervenor - East Windsor Residents for Responsible Solar
Exhibits
- East Windsor Residents for Responsible Solar Request for Intervenor Status, 08/14/25
- Pre-filed Testimony of Christina Dahl, 05/12/25
- Pre-filed Testimony of Robin Chesky, 05/13/25
- Joint Pre-Filed Testimony of Christina Dahl and Robin Chesky, received 10/02/25
- Amended Joint Pre-Filed Testimony of Christina Dahl and Robin Chesky, 11/06/25
- Exhibit 1 - PE1422 & 1463 Aerial Photograph
Procedural Correspondence
- Interrogatories to Certificate Holder, for Docket No. 492A 09/25/25
- Administrative Notice Compilation of Public Opposition to Expansion, received 10/02/25
- Additional Interrogatories to Certificate Holder, Correspondence 10/23/25
- Corrections to Interrogatories, 11/03/25
- Request of Administrative Notice, 11/06/25
Briefs/Proposed Findings of Fact
Proposed Findings of Fact and Closing Brief, 02/26/26
Intervenor - Nicole Paradise
Exhibits
- Request for Intervenor Status, 08/27/25
- Pre-filed Testimony of Leo Szymanski, 05/12/25
- Pre-filed Testimony of Donald Rabida, 05/13/25
- Pre-filed Testimony of Nicole Paradise, 05/14/25
- Additional Pre-filed Testimony of Nicole Paradise, 05/15/25
- Supplemental Corrected Pre-filed Testimony of Nicole Paradise, 11/10/25
Procedural Correspondence
- Interrogatories to Certificate Holder, 09/25/25
- Service List Change Request, 10/02/25
- Additional Interrogatories to Certificate Holder,Procedural Correspondance 10/23/25
Briefs/Proposed Findings of Fact
- Rabida Letter in Lieu of Brief, 02/26/26
- Paradise Proposed Findings of Fact and Closing Brief, 02/26/26
Party - Julia Riordan
Party - Julia Riordan
Exhibits
Procedural Correspondence
Briefs/Proposed Findings of Fact
Party - Paula Stolinas
Exhibits
- Request for Party Status, 09/03/25
- Pre-filed Testimony of Donna House, 05/06/25
- Pre-filed Testimony of Paula Stolinas, 05/11/25
- Pre-filed Testimony of George Gilson, 05/12/25
- Pre-filed Testimony of Judith Gilson, 05/12/25
- Pre-filed Testimony of Steven Thayer, 05/13/25
- Judi Gilson Request for Party Status, 09/28/25
- George Gilson Request for Party Status, 09/28/25
- Pre-filed Testimony of Scott and Paula Stolinas, received 10/06/25
- Pre-filed Testimony of George and Judi Gilson, received 10/06/25
- Additional Pre-filed Testimony of Donna House, 11/05/25
Procedural Correspondence
- Service List Change Request, 09/25/25
- Interrogatories to Applicant, 09/25/25
- Gilson Request to be Grouped with Stolinas, 10/02/25
Briefs/Proposed Findings of Fact
- Stolinas Proposed Findings of Fact and Closing Brief, 02/26/26
- Thayer Letter in Lieu of Brief, 02/26/26
Intervenor - Julie Traczyk
Exhibits
- Request for Intervenor Status, 09/03/25
- Pre-filed Testimony of Julie Traczyk, 05/15/25
- Additional Pre-filed Testimony of Julie Traczyk, 10/02/25
Procedural Correspondence
- Interrogatories to Applicant, 09/24/25
- Service List Change Request, 10/01/25
- Request for Administrative Notice, 11/08/25
Briefs/Proposed Findings of Fact
Proposed Findings of Fact and Closing Brief, 02/26/26
Intervenor - Amanda Berube
Exhibits
- Request for Intervenor Status, 09/17/25
- Pre-filed Testimony of Leah Munson, 05/09/25
- Pre-filed Testimony of Amanda Berube, 05/14/25
- Pre-filed Testimony of Craig and Stephanie Phillips, received 10/02/25
- Pre-filed Testimony of Leah Munson, 10/21/25
- Additional Pre-filed Testimony of Craig and Stephanie Phillips, 10/31/25
Procedural Correspondence
Briefs/Proposed Findings of Fact
Party - Douglas King
Exhibits
Procedural Correspondence
COUNCIL'S DRAFT FINDINGS OF FACT
Council's Draft Findings of Fact Memorandum, 02/19/26
FINAL DECISION
- Council Decision Documents, 03/06/26
- Requested Correction, 04/15/26
- Council Memorandum and Errata Sheets, 04/17/26
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUESTS (FOIA)
- State Representative Jaime Foster FOIA Request dated October 21, 2025 and Council Acknowledgement, 10/24/25
- Nicole Paradise FOIA Request dated October 21, 2025 and Council Acknowledgement, 10/24/25
- Council Response to Jaime Foster FOIA Request, 12/31/25
- Council Response to Nicole Paradise FOIA Request, 12/31/25