A number of interested parties, government agencies, and technical experts have submitted powerful letters in opposition to the proposed Saddle Ridge development plan. Continue reading
Posted in Saddle Ridge
We need you to turn out for this meeting and show your opposition to a plan which clearly endangers the public watershed. Continue reading
Posted in Saddle Ridge, Town meetings
Save the date! Easton’s Annual Farm Tour is happening again on Saturday the 13th of August, 2011. Learn about the wonderful farms and farm stands that make Easton the “greenbasket” of Fairfield County! Other towns have farmer’s markets. Easton *is* A Farmer’s Market! Learn more on the Farm Tour page.
The proposed Saddle Ridge development has received more attention in the press. Here are some links from a recent Google search:
Posted in In The Press, Saddle Ridge
Citizens attending a public hearing of the Easton Conservation Commission voiced strong concerns about the safety of the public watershed. Those concerns arise from development plans for Saddle Ridge. The Saddle Ridge developers are attempting to push through a plan to build 99 units on about 124 acres within the Aspetuck and Easton reservoir watersheds. They are using state statutes concerning affordable housing as justification for violating local zoning. Please go to the Coalition to Save Easton website for more information.
Posted in Saddle Ridge, Town meetings
Last night a proposal to make Easton’s Agricultural Committee a commission was passed at the annual town meeting. Congratulations to those who have worked long and hard to make this happen!
The Easton Conservation Commission will be holding a public hearing Tuesday, April 26th at 8 PM in the Helen Keller Middle School Cafetorium. A show of public support for the CFE position would be helpful, so show up if you can. Continue reading
Posted in Saddle Ridge, Town meetings
