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Selling Out Connecticut: Morea Road Farmington 87-Acre Subdivision Hearing Continued to April 24




An 87.7 acre site is proposed for a cluster subdivision on Morea Road in Farmington, near the Bristol line. The proposal is for 25 lots to be developed on 20.9 acres, purportedly leaving the other 66.8 acres as undeveloped open space.  Carrier’s application documents are available here.

Area neighbors aren't on board. They say it would disturb woodlands, cause traffic problems and change the neighborhood. Nearby residents have been organizing opposition to the project using “Save Morea Road” lawn signs, running an online petition and raising money though a GoFundMe campaign to hire a professional engineer. That’s what it takes to defend the environment when you’re up against developers.

As reported by the Hartford Business Journal, during the March 27 public hearing residents also voiced concerns that “Planning and Zoning Commission member Patrick Carrier, along with his brother, Town Councilman Johnny Carrier, are principals of Carrier Group. Patrick Carrier has recused himself and did not attend the meeting.”

Farmington’s March 27 Planning & Zoning hearing on the development was extended for a second time, and is scheduled to continue again on April 24.

Now what?

Farmington residents, speak up for the environment & participate in the April 25 hearing. Email your comments about the need to preserve green space to town planner Shannon Rutherford at rutherfords@farmington-ct.org . Farmington could still use quite a bit more testimony in favor of the environment. Your message should state:

  • You are opposed to the Morea Road development. Say why, in your own words.
  • You would like the Town of Farmington or a Land Trust Agency to purchase the property as open space.
  • Request that your opposition be made part of the public record.
  • Use a strong subject line, like “Opposed to Carrier Development of Morea Road”
  • You can check out the correspondence submitted so far here.

Participate in the next segment of the hearing by Zoom, on April 24. Speak up to summarize your concern for the preserving the environment, not exploiting it just to put cash in the developer’s pocket. Check the Farmington Meetings & Agendas page here.

Get your Farmington friends and neighbors involved. Get on SaveMoreaRoad’s Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/SaveMoreaRoad/ .

And keep in mind the latest IPCC report: 

The climate time-bomb is ticking. Our world needs climate action on all fronts — everything, everywhere, all at once. We have never been better equipped to solve the climate challenge, but we must move into warp speed climate action now. We don’t have a moment to lose.

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