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EASTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING- PLUMTREE APPLICATION CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE STORY APARTMENT BUILDING AND 9 TOWNHOUSES ADJACENT TO ALT SOUTH PARK PROPERTY MONDAY DECEMBER 8-7PM AT STAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Citizens for Easton | Leave a comment

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TRUMBULL INLAND WETLANDS APPLICATION PUBLIC HEARING FOR 5&15 PLUM TREE RESCHEDULED TO DECEMBER 4 2025.

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Citizens for Easton | Leave a comment

The public hearing scheduled for November 13th has been canceled and rescheduled for Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the Town Council Chambers at Trumbull Town Hall. Public comment will be taken at that time. The hearing has been rescheduled because the applicant’s notice letters to neighbors were not sent by the applicant in a timely manner. In order to legally comply with Trumbull’s regulations.

See next post below for more information

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This just in….

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Citizens for Easton | Comments Off

10/6/2023 A Message from First Selectman Bindelglass

POSTED ON: OCTOBER 6, 2023 – 3:55PM

Good afternoon,

We received word this week that the Aspetuck Land Trust received the state’s contribution to the purchase of 18.9 acres along the Mill River to complete the sale, which we had been working on for several years. The land trust wired the town $470,000 to complete the sale and is now in legal possession of the property. This guarantees that the land will be protected in perpetuity. The land trust plans to name the property after the former First Selectman of Easton, William (Bill) Kupinse and his wife, Patricia. The town and the land trust are thrilled to have finished this acquisition. There are many people to thank for their hard work in making this happen. We plan to have a ceremonial closing to recognize as many of those folks as we can. You can read the official press release in the Courier at: https://eastoncourier.news/2023/10/04/sale-of-south-park-property-to-aspetuck-land-trust-finalized/. The ceremonial closing will be held at the South Park property, 18-22 South Park Avenue, Wednesday, October 11^th at 2:00pm. All are welcome.

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Posted in Agricultural events, Easton Government, Farmland preservation, In The Press, Preserving Easton, South Park

Photo Gallery: CFE Wraps Up Successful Farm Tour

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Citizens for Easton | Comments Off

BySara Anastasi

AUG 13, 2023

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Posted in Agricultural events, FARM TOUR, Farmland preservation, FREE admission family fun, In The Press

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EASTON AFFORDABLE HOUSING HEARING, MAY 26, 7 PM

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Posted on May 23, 2022 by Citizens for Easton in Easton Government, In The Press, Legislative, Preserving Easton, Town meetings

FORUM ON ZONING MOVING TO HARTFORD- TONIGHT @ 6PM

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Citizens for Easton | Leave a comment

On the shirt tails of our referendum yesterday regarding the sidewalk, please join this informative forum this evening. Many issues that are on the table for discussion may be a jumping off point for why the sidewalks are becoming first and foremost at the forefront now.
Join us for a virtual forum on zoning changes that will affect your home and your town:
Date: Wed. March 31, 2021
Time: 6PM – 7:30 PM
Zoning, Land Use Issues & What is at Stake
Place: Please be sure to register here:

www.eventbrite.com/e/zoning-land-use-issues-whats-at-stake-for connecticut-tickets-148291549015
Here’s why:
A dozen bills are proposed in Hartford that if passed will restrict your local zoning board’s authority to regulate land use without considering the uniqueness of each of our 169 towns in Connecticut.

Zoning boards must be able to rule based on local criteria like location, topography, flooding, traffic, parking, environmental issues, wildlife, open space, historic preservation, infrastructure capacity and what is already built nearby.
The panel includes State Rep. Kimberly Fiorello, Sherman First Selectman Don Lowe, Woodstock TPZ Chairman Dr. Jeffery Gordon, Kathryn Braun, Esq. TPZ Commissioner Fairfield, and Steven Mullins TPZ Commissioner West Haven.

HOSTED BY: CT169Strong.org

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PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE-YOUR TESTIMONY NEEDED BY MONDAY!

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Citizens for Easton | Leave a comment

Our understanding is:

This proposed change in the CT General Statutes puts zoning control at a state level- it does not consider individual towns, and it is aimed at increasing density.

At the 32 minute mark- the Westcog speaker- explains the bill and voices the same concerns we have raised for the last approx 50 years- he says this bill will eliminate public hearings, and the state will not consider water quality issues

Affordable housing Act
Allows litigant to seek attorney’s fees against the towns- Town would have to pay own attorney expenses and litigant’s attorney fees

This from Sen. Hwang:

The need for more diverse housing in Connecticut needs to be addressed, HOWEVER the unique needs and geography of each community (including cities, suburbs, and rural areas) must be considered. The above noted bills will:Force municipalities to erect specific types of housing developments within a ½ mile of transit stations OR ¼ mile of commercial corridors, Eliminate local control over certain types of housing (location-based, accessory, 2+ units) and allow certain developments to occur without a local public hearing, Create new mandates – including training staff, assimilating local regulations and shouldering new costs, Affect the environment and drinking water statewide by ignoring the responsibilities of municipalities who host waterways, open space, Impact traffic flow, parking demands, Drive up residency at a rate which outpaces the capacities of local resources/services – Police, Fire, Schools, Overburden the public water and sewer infrastructure (if available )Require access to public transportation (if available)

Have your “Voice” be heard on the issues! Planning & Development Committee Public Hearing Monday, March 15, 10 a.m.

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 14, 3 p.m.
Testify via email:Send testimony to pdtestimony@cga.ct.gov Include “NO to State-Mandated Zoning and Yes to maintaining Local Control & Municipal Home Rule” in the subject line Preferably Word or PDF format Include your Name, Town and Bill Numbers (HB 6107, HB 6611, HB 6612, HB 6613, SB 1024, SB 1026, SB 1027) Copy me on your testimony at tony.hwang@cga.ct.gov Testify by phone:To register, call (203) 350-3769 to leave your contact information. You can watch the hearing here.
HELP SPREAD THE WORD !

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PROPOSED CHANGE IN CT STATE STATUTES IMPACTS OUR LOCAL ZONING!

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Citizens for Easton | Leave a comment

Please join Senator Hwang tonight at 7PM for further information.

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Easton Courier Launch Event

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Citizens for Easton | Leave a comment

The old Easton Courier succumbed in 2018, two years shy of its 40th

birthday, victim to changing times and a nationwide trend of declining
local coverage.

An all-new Easton Courier will make its debut on Feb. 29, styled for
discerning readers who want to know everything that’s going on in
their hometown, quickly and accurately, and in an attractive and
accessible, updated format.want to know everything that’s going on in
their hometown, quickly and accurately, and in an attractive and
accessible, updated format.

Through a partnership with the School of Communications, Media & the
Arts at Sacred Heart University and with you, the community,
contributing content about the town you know and love, the Easton
Courier will rise again.

Mark your calendar for the Easton Courier Launch Event on Saturday,
Feb. 29 at 10 a.m. at the Easton Community Center, 364 Sport Hill
Road. Come and meet the editors and see the new Easton Courier as it
goes live for the first time.

This will be a chance to find out about the new, nonprofit local news
source and how you can be a part of it. We can’t do it without you.

We need you to send us your photos and articles about your clubs,
organizations, milestones — all the things that matter to you and that
make Easton the place that locals affectionately call the “jewel of
Fairfield County.”

Spread the word! Let others know about the launch event. We hope to
see you there.

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SADDLE RIDGE UPDATE

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Citizens for Easton | Leave a comment

When: Thursday December 5, 2019 @ 11 AM.
Where: Hartford Judicial District, 95 Washington St
Why: It is important to show Judge Berger that Easton residents care enough about the safety of the public drinking water supply to drive up to Hartford and observe the proceedings!

🚗 Please contact us if you want to share a ride!

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👋 The motion to re-argue has, of course, resulted in *additional attorney’s fees*. We would appreciate any contribution you can make to our efforts in opposing Saddle Ridge.