The Spring Glen Civic Association (SGCA) is an organization
of the citizens of Spring Glen in Hamden and North Haven,
Connecticut, dedicated to the preservation of the residential
character of the neighborhood and to the improvement of the
health, safety and general welfare of the resident, compatible
with the needs of the community.
Welcome to the Spring Glen Civic Association website.
Newhall Neighborhood Remediation Project
Are you aware of the Newhall Neighborhood Remediation Project and the potential (but not likely) impact to the Spring Glen area? To find out more information, go to http://www.newhallinfo.org/
You may also be interested in the truck route propsal. At this time it does not appear to affect Spring Glen. Trucks will be travelling down Putnam Avenue to Whitney Avenue to Davis Street to Ridge Road to State Street. The entire path is south of the Spring Glen neighborhood.
Letter from SGCA President to
Adam Zonas, Hamden Planning & Zoning
Dear Adam,
Thank you for your time this morning. I got another complaint today that you may or may not be aware of. It is 45 Park Ave. There are two unregistered vehicles in the driveway and a 3rd parked permanently on the street. I believe that the inoperable vehicles in the driveway constitute a junk yard. In addition, there are overgrown tress or bushes that interfere with power lines.
Just to summarize, we have properties that we are concerned about at these addresses and we are looking forward to a reply regarding followup:
40 Waite St (corner of Coram and Waite)
45 Park Ave.
43 Swarthmore St.
XX Russell St. (dumpster at foreclosed home)
Sincerely,
Elaine M. Dove
President, Spring Glen Civic Association
Letter from SGCA President to
Spring Glen Residents
Dear Spring Glen Residents,
The State DOT is putting new traffic lights in along Whitney Ave. from New Haven to Skiff St. In their zeal to complete this project, the contractor is putting new poles in the MIDDLE of the existing sidewalks. They are not just replacing the poles in the same configuration as the current poles, but actually moving them to other locations nearby. You may have noticed the painted markings on your walks. I believe the traffic lights will remain in the same locations along Whitney. If the poles are placed in their designated locations, the sidewalks will become impossible to navigate. Since this section of Whitney Ave is heavily traveled by people, it will become difficult and dangerous to travel safely along the sidewalk in some places. Additionally, if the sidewalk is to be ADA approved, the sidewalk will need to be expanded, which means that homeowners will be losing a lot more of their front yards.
As your representative, I have contacted State Senator Marty Looney letting him know that the members of the Spring Glen Civic Association are concerned that this project has not been reviewed adequately. I also told him that the neighborhood has not been notified, nor have the adjacent neighbors been notified that their property will be affected if sidewalks are expanded. I also wondered if there has been a mistake made in this project. I requested that he help us get this project stopped until adequate review by the neighborhood and Town has been made.
What can you do? Please contact the following representatives and ask for their help in getting this project stopped until more review has been completed. Contact the following representatives:
Senator Martin Looney: Looney@senatedems.ct.gov
Joe Crisco: Crisco@senatedems.ct.gov
Rep. Cam Staples: Cam9123@hotmail.com
Brendan Sharkey: Brendan.Sharkey@cga.ct.gov
Today is
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:00 PM
Traffic Calming Meeting
St. Rita Church
Community Room
1620 Whitney Avenue
Meeting Memo
Dues
We hope you will continue to support the Spring Glen Civic Association. Annual dues are $5 per person. Additional contributions are also accepted and very much appreciated. (They will be especially welcomed this year because of the mailing and printing expenses incurred to keep you informed about the proposed zoning changes.) Please send dues with name, address and email to the P.O. Box address listed below. Thank you.
Presentations
SmartCode PowerPoint
SGCA Meeting 3/10/09
in Spring Glen
Useful Links
Hamden Traffic Calming Solutions
Planning and Zoning Website
Hamden Plan of Conservation and Development
Planning and Zoning Department - Zoning Regulations Update
Please note the draft is dated September 24, 2008. The SGCA is trying to get the most recent draft by contacting the Planning & Zoning Department in preparation for the January 14, 2009 meeting.
October 2007 Charette Presentation
P.O. Box 6240
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
sgcahamden@aol.com
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