Environmental protection
Farmington Commission Hears Public Opposition to Travel Center Near Batterson Park and Slater Rd. Neighborhood
A Fourth Hearing Will Be Held on June 3 By John McNamara NBpoliticus.com FARMINGTON – The Inland Wetlands and Environment Commission heard residents from Farmington and New Britain on May 20th strongly oppose an application to build a Travel Center and a gas/diesel fueling station on the town line near Interstate 84 off ramps. In response […]
Protecting our Birds and Bees Presentation by the Sierra Club on Pesticides in Connecticut
The Sierra Club Connecticut is presenting a program, Pesticides in Connecticut- Protecting our Birds and Bees, in an upcoming event at New Britain Public Library. “Join Sierra Club CT at the New Britain Public Library,” the environmental organization says, “for an informative program on the dangers of the pesticide Neonicotinoids and pose to both human […]
Feasibility Study Is Next Step For Batterson State Park Designation
Public Hearings To Be Held in New Britain, Farmington and Hartford By John McNamara HARTFORD – Action on turning Batterson Park, the unused open space and pond between New Britain and Farmington, into a state park will not happen in 2023. The newly adopted biennial state budget, however, includes a Batterson Park Feasibility Study. It […]