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Subcommittee hears update on Terranova brownfield and other local concerns
Summary
Members said they are working with UConn on a Terranova property brownfield assessment and noted remaining back taxes and fines; guests and members also raised blight, bank outreach failures, stalled East Otis Schoolhouse renovation and parking barriers blocking the McManus Store reopening.
During the Nov. 4 meeting, the Otis Revitalization Business, Culture & Recreation Subcommittee reviewed progress on the Terranova property and recorded preliminary findings and next steps.
Committee notes indicate staff are working with the University of Connecticut to assess the site's brownfield status; some cleanup work has already been done and a technical-assistance grant will guide further actions. The record also states the property carries back taxes and fines tied to previous cleanup inaction. No formal remediation plan or funding decision was recorded at the meeting.
Guest Ross Knowles raised broader blight concerns in Otis and East Otis and offered assistance. Members said earlier outreach to Lee Bank and Berkshire Bank had been unsuccessful; the committee plans to approach additional banking partners. The East Otis Schoolhouse renovation was noted as showing little visible progress, and the McManus Store was said to be unable to reopen because of parking-regulation constraints.
The committee logged these issues for follow-up; no votes or formal commitments were recorded in the minutes.
