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Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission approves replacement of Simsbury fire training building
Summary
On July 7, 2026, the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission approved the Simsbury Fire District’s plan to demolish and replace its fire training building at 251 Hopmeadow Street with a new 70-by-20-foot structure, imposing erosion-control conditions and a 48‑hour notification requirement.
The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission on July 7 approved Application CC #26-09, allowing the Simsbury Fire District to demolish its existing fire training building and construct a new 70-foot by 20-foot structure at 251 Hopmeadow Street.
Commissioners voted unanimously (6-0-0) after Assistant Town Planner Brittany MacGilpin and applicant Matthew Pearce presented the proposal and the commission asked follow-up questions. Secretary Joseph Campolieta moved the approval; Vice Chair Jason Levy seconded the motion.
The commission found the project “will not have a significant impact to the wetland soils or watercourse” and required soil and erosion control measures during construction. The approval lists five conditions: the project must be developed substantially in conformance with the application materials dated May 29, 2026; erosion and sediment controls shown in the application or otherwise required must be installed and maintained until soils are stabilized; all measures must comply with the Connecticut Guidelines for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control (CTDEP Bulletin 34, 2002); controls shall be removed upon direction of the commission’s agent after stabilization; and the Inland Wetlands Agent must be notified at least 48 hours before activities commence.
MacGilpin presented the site plans and described the proposed improvements to the existing paved area; Pearce represented the Simsbury Fire District as the applicant. The commission’s conditions emphasize minimizing runoff and sedimentation risk to adjacent wetland areas.
The vote concluded the item at the July 7 meeting; the commission recorded the action as unanimous. The commission will monitor compliance with the stated erosion-control conditions through its agent.
