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Volume 16, Number 15
Friday, April 9, 2021
Cedar Hills bill moves forward
The General Assembly’s Planning and Development Committee last week passed, with broad and bipartisan support, a bill which Rep. Dave Yaccarino introduced that would modify the organization of the Cedar Hills Infrastructure Improvement District in North Haven to allow for future economic development. House Bill 6640, An Act Concerning The Cedar Hills Infrastructure Improvement District, passed unanimously out of the committee process and is expected to be voted on during the 2021 legislative session.
Yaccarino and proponents of this legislation explain that it would generate revenue for North Haven and benefit the surrounding area as well.
carino. "During these difficult times, many of us believe that our state should be doing everything it can to make it easier, and more convenient to help businesses grow, and to strengthen our economy – this type of economic development is a step in the right direction."
"I am pleased to see Yaccarino this bill move through the legislative process with complete bipartisan support. This bill and the corresponding project will benefit North Haven, New Haven County and the state of Connecticut for years to come," said Yac-
The Cedar Hills Infrastructure Improvement District was created by Special Act 15-16 in February of 2016 to bring about the development of a vacant piece of commercial property in North Haven. This property was purchased over 30 years ago with the intent of creating
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a regional ash dump. However, this plan was later denied by the state's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) due to the site being too close to the Quinnipiac River. Since then, no development has occurred on this site as a result of lack of access and environmental contamination. In 2019, the state's Department of Economic Development (DECD) provided a $200,000 grant to the town of North Haven to conduct site investigation, which revealed that the site was in need of significant inSee Bill, A8
Autism walk coming to fairgrounds Autism Services and Resources Connecticut (ASRC), the first exclusive Connecticut autism advocacy organization for individuals and families, will hold the 24th Annual Walk and Festival for Autism Sunday, May 23 at the North Haven Fairgrounds. The event will include a short walk with three staggered start times, food trucks, a classic car show, raffle and other socially-distanced entertainment.
In lieu of the annual Spring River Cleanup, the Quinnipiac River Watershed Association is holding a month-long event throughout April in which volunteers can clean in and around the Quinnipiac River and Hanover Pond in Meriden at their own pace and on whatever date and time works best. Email qrwainfo@att.net to lend a hand. Record-Journal file photo
Founded in 1997, ASRC provides services, support and resources to families and individuals living with autism, as well as to the educators, medical and therapeutic professionals and community providers who work with them. The organization offers opportunities for parent networking, activities, social groups, training, advocacy and events for all ages. Also, ASRC responds to hundreds of families who are new to the diagnosis or who need guidance navigating transition and adult issues. One hundred percent of the funds raised by the organization stay in Connecticut. See Autism, A8