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Planning commission approves multiuse trail through former railroad corridor
Summary
The Torrington Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special exception and site plan to build a multiuse recreational trail largely along the former Naugatuck Valley Railroad bed, linking McDermott Avenue and Newfield Road with a short off-rail connection across city-owned parcels and an easement through a private plaza.
The Torrington Planning and Zoning Commission on June 25 approved a special exception (SE-25-3) and site plan (No. 1565) to construct a multiuse recreational trail that will run between McDermott Avenue and Newfield Road using the old Naugatuck Valley Railroad corridor and short connecting segments across city-owned parcels and a private-plaza easement.
The commission’s vote follows staff testimony and documentation including wetlands approval and engineering plans submitted by the city engineer. In a staff summary, Jeremy Leifer read materials describing the proposal and noted the trail would pass through property at 50…
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