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Norwalk committee authorizes two Eversource gas easements after public hearing; Sierra Club voices concern
Summary
The Norwalk Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Committee on July 9 voted to authorize the city to grant two gas utility easements to Eversource Energy — one near Strawberry Hill Avenue/William Street of roughly 3,360 square feet and one of about 100 square feet at 15 Calf Pasture Beach Road — after a public hearing where an environmental advocate urged the city to consider clean-energy alternatives for school projects.
The Norwalk Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Committee on July 9 voted to authorize the city to grant two gas utility easements to Eversource Energy: one of about 3,360 square feet near Strawberry Hill Avenue (near William Street) and a smaller roughly 100-square-foot easement at 15 Calf Pasture Beach Road. The action followed a public hearing in which a community member urged the city to reconsider placing new gas infrastructure near school properties.
Diane Loracella, who identified herself as a resident and a member of the Sierra Club, told the committee she opposes expansion of “fracked gas facilities” in Connecticut and urged officials to consider cleaner alternatives for school energy projects. “We’re on record for opposing expansion of fracked gas facilities throughout Connecticut,” Loracella said during public comment. She added, “I don’t like greenwashing,” and urged the city to evaluate rooftop, carport or ground-mounted solar and other clean-energy options before…
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