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Volume 14, Number 47
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Another affordable housing application up for review by Planning and Zoning By Peter Prohaska Herald Staff
On Monday, Nov. 13, the Cheshire Planning and Zoning Commission held an attimes emotional public hearing on yet another affordable housing application. Like other developers, Farmington-based Metro Realty will rely on Connecticut statute 8-30g to bring the project to fruition. The state’s affordable housing statute puts a high burden of proof on local land-use authorities to show that the project has serious environmental or safety concerns in
order to deny it. While the PZC did have pertinent questions — particularly relating to traffic — relating to the seven building, 72-unit, multi-family development proposal for the east side of Route 10 near Johnson Avenue, the community members at the hearing came out united in vocal support of the project. Acting PZC Chair Jeff Natale left the hearing open, to be continued at the Nov. 27 meeting, adding “we’re going to keep an open mind.” In the meantime, the PZC did request a traffic analysis
An office building at 416 Highland Ave. located in the Cheshire Professional Park in Cheshire is pictured on July 18. Honeycomb Real Estate Partners are considering the property for an affordable housing development. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
from a third party, as well as a current accident report from the Cheshire Police Department.
Commissioner Sean Strollo, who operates a towing business in the area, was particularly dubious of Metro’s
traffic analysis, expressing concerns for pedestrians See Housing, A13
Powder Puff pits juniors against seniors at CHS By Greg Lederer Herald Staff
Cheshire High School athletics takes pride in having close relationships between teammates. However, they are also supportive of some friendly competition.
Third Annual Junior Class vs. Senior Class Cheshire Powder Puff Contest, held in November of 2022. The seniors became the first group to get two wins in the series. Photo taken by Greg Lederer/Cheshire Herald
For girls’ Powderpuff action on Nov. 22, CHS will hold their Fourth Senior Class vs. Junior Class “Ramland” Super Bowl at Alumni Field (results past press time). From ticket sales, proceeds are split between the teams to pay for class dues during the academic year.
“I think it is awesome,” said Jim Vicario, who is coaching juniors this year, before the game. “There are a lot of things that these kids have to pay for over their four years like prom and the after prom party. We have gotten a good turnout at the games, which is awesome.” CHS has traditionally set up Powderpuff as a lead up to the school’s Thanksgiving football rivalries. Over the years, Cheshire girls have played against Amity, Southington, and North Haven. See Powder Puff, A11