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Commission approves $115,000 erosion‑control bond for Old Orchard Town Homes
Summary
Suffield’s Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a $115,000 soil and erosion control bond for Old Orchard Town Homes Phases 3 and 4, covering installation and maintenance of erosion and sedimentation controls including a standard 10% contingency.
Suffield — The Planning & Zoning Commission on June 15 approved a $115,000 soil and erosion control bond for Old Orchard Town Homes, Phases 3 and 4 off Emily Way (Map 69H, Block 55, Lot 83‑3).
Bill Hawkins, AICP, director of planning & development, reviewed the bond estimate prepared by Dana Steele, P.E., the Town’s consulting engineer, and stated the proposed amount covers the installation and maintenance of erosion and sedimentation controls for the project and includes a standard 10% contingency.
Commissioner Brian Dunn moved to approve the bond in the amount of $115,000, citing the engineer’s estimate dated Feb. 10, 2026; Christine Sinopoli seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (6-0-0).
The bond authorizes the Town to require funds sufficient to install and maintain erosion controls for the two phases of the Old Orchard Town Homes project. Staff did not specify a schedule for bond release; the minutes record the bond amount and the engineer's estimate date but do not provide further implementation steps in this meeting.
