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Norwalk Shellfish Commission plans more transient moorings, hears winter water closures and a dispute over DEP approval
Summary
At its Jan. 9 meeting the Norwalk Shellfish Commission approved routine business, heard a Department of Health report on four rain-related shellfish-area closures in December and discussed harbor plans to add transient moorings and an ongoing dispute with the state environmental agency over a neighboring project.
NORWALK, Conn. — The Norwalk Shellfish Commission on Jan. 9 approved routine minutes and committee reports, heard that heavy December rainfall prompted four shellfish-area closures, and discussed plans to add transient moorings and a dispute over a nearby development approval handled by the state environmental agency.
The meeting began with a moment of silence for the family of Jerry Visegli, and the commission approved the Nov. minutes and accepted committee reports by voice vote.
The Norwalk Department of Health reported 6.05 inches of rainfall in December, compared with 8.17 inches in 2023 and a 1987–present average of 4.01 inches, Danielle of the department said. The rainfall led to four closures in December: Dec. 10 (closure of all areas), Dec. 16 (Cook’s…
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