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Citizens for Easton, PO Box 151
Easton, CT 06612
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Category Archives: Preserving Easton
INTERVIEW WITH ANDREW KUPINSE, VICE PRESIDENT, CITIZENS FOR EASTON BY LAURA MODLIN, WPKN
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Posted in Preserving Easton, South Park, Supporting local agriculture
EASTON SHOULD REVISIT GRANTING OF SPECIAL PERMIT FOR MANUFACTURING
Links to letters referenced above:
https://eastoncourier.news/2024/08/09/letter-town-must-address-flawed-zoning-regulations/
https://eastoncourier.news/2024/07/18/letter-former-zba-chair-cites-concerns-about-special-permit/)
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Posted in Farmland preservation, Preserving Easton
SPECIAL PERMIT APPROVED BY P&Z
On May 28, 2024, Easton Planning & Zoning (P&Z) approved a Special Permit (SP24-01) for the operation of a major home-based business in a new accessory structure to a woodworking cabinet shop located at 450 Sport Hill Road.
This business, despite being designated as “home based” will in fact operate in a separate 3000 square foot non-residential manufacturing facility, with a septic and up to 5 employees. It will generate carcinogenic dust.
Since its inception, Citizens for Easton has sought to preserve Easton’s special character.
While we generally do not comment on individual zoning applications (and have utmost respect for entrepreneurial spirit), it is our belief that breaking zoning to allow this manufacturing facility in Easton conflicts with the very essence of the character of Easton and sets an unlawful and dangerous precedent for our Town.
Yesterday, the Land Use Department rejected a submission to the Board of Appeals (ZBA) brought by an Easton citizen to appeal this decision, suggesting that the issue should be brought to court. Nevertheless it is our belief that the ZBA is empowered under Connecticut’s statutes to reverse this decision itself if it chooses to do so.
We write to inform the citizens of the status of this important issue and CFE’s concerns.
If this issue is of concern to you we encourage you to make your voices heard. The ZBA can be reached at the following address.
Easton Land Use Department
225 Center Road
Easton, Connecticut 06612
P: (203) 268-6291
Our zoning officials are important caretakers of Easton’s zoning laws. We encourage everyone to thoughtfully consider the propriety and impact of this P&Z decision.
CFE Board of Directors
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Posted in Easton Government, Preserving Easton
TROUT BROOK VALLEY-25 YEARS LATER
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Posted in Easton's history, Preserving Easton, Trout Brook
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR JOINING US FOR THE CFE ANNUAL MEETING!
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May 6, 2024 in Easton's history, FREE admission family fun, Preserving Easton, Trout Brook
This just in….
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 11th 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
VOTE YES ONE MORE TIME TO PRESERVE SOUTH PARK FOREVER!
Polls are open tomorrow Tuesday December 13 at Samuel Staples School from 6am-8-pm.
Let’s finally get this done-Citizens for Easton was actually formed in 1972 to oppose a high density deveopment on this same property 50 years ago!
It is important to come out and actually vote in this referendum to demonstrate just how strongly Easton residents feel about land preservation for now, and for the future!
Link here to the Town Website to read the Conservation Restriction document upon which we will be voting or Click below:
CITIZENS FOR EASTON IS STRONGLY IN FAVOR OF THIS DOCUMENT. It will finally preserve the entire Town-owned South park property into perpetuity.
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Posted in Easton Government, Easton's history, Farmland preservation, Legislative, Preserving Easton, South Park
PLEASE ATTEND TOWN MEETING ON DECEMBER 5, 2022 TO PRESERVE SOUTH PARK- AGAIN
On Monday December 5, 2022 there will be a Town Meeting to approve the language of the Conservation Restriction placed on the South Park Property by the Town legislature at the Town Meeting on May 31, 2022. The verbiage already approved by the legislature reads as follows:
Subsequent to this meeting, there will be a referendum vote by the town on December 13, 2022 , to approve the language of the Conservation Restriction.
Link here to the Town Website to read the Conservation Restriction document upon which we will be voting or Click below:
CITIZENS FOR EASTON IS STRONGLY IN FAVOR OF THIS DOCUMENT. It will finally preserve the entire Town-owned South park property into perpetuity.
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Posted in Easton Government, Legislative, Preserving Easton, South Park, Town meetings
SOUTH PARK PROPERTY PRESERVED IN PERPETUITY!
Approximately 19 acres were purchased by the Aspetuck Land Trust. The remaining approx. 11 acres will be deeded with a permanent conservation easement approved by Town Meeting May 31, 2022. (Below)
Congratulations to all the Eastonites who worked together to make this happen!
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Posted in Easton Government, Legislative, Preserving Easton, South Park, Town meetings
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May 27, 2022 in Easton Government, Easton's history, Preserving Easton, South Park, Town meetings
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