Final Public Hearing on Saddle Ridge

Hi All:

It is anticipated that the final public hearing on the 99 unit Saddle Ridge application will take place Monday, June 13, 8 PM at the HKMS media center. Continue reading

“Edible Nutmeg” magazine includes article on Easton Ag Committee

The Spring 2011, Number 19, issue of “Edible Nutmeg” has an article on the Easton Agricultural Committee. Note that since this article was penned the committee has become a commission.

Technical Experts Declare Saddle Ridge plan Unsuitable for Watershed

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

Alert! We Need Citizens to turn out on Tuesday the 24th for the Conservation Commission Hearing on 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

Easton’s Annual Farm Tour set for 13 August 2011

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.

Recent Press Coverage of proposed Saddle Ridge development

The proposed Saddle Ridge development has received more attention in the press. Here are some links from a recent Google search:

In The Connecticut Post     In The Daily Easton

In The Easton Courier      In The Weston-Redding-EastonPatch

Tough questions asked of developer at public hearing

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.

Easton has an Agricultural Commission!

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!

Public hearing on Saddle Ridge application to build high density housing in watershed

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

Easton Town Meeting to vote on Agricultural Commision

At the annual town meeting  this Monday Easton will vote to determine if the current Easton Agricultural Committee will become a commission. CFE sees this as a big step forward in showing support for local agriculture and farmers. Please be there to make your voice heard!