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.
Letter from Hamden Mayor, Scott Jackson, to Spring Glen Residents New SGCA President
Dear Neighbor:
As a civic leader in Hamden , I am sure that you are aware how important traffic safety issues are to each of our neighborhoods. During the campaign, while knocking on doors, traffic speed and volume emerged as the issue of concern mentioned most frequently by Town residents.
For this reason, Representative Peter Villano and I have scheduled a community workshop to discuss traffic calming on January 27, 2010 at 7:00 pm in Thornton Wilder Auditorium at the Miller Library Complex.
The goal of the meeting is not only to discuss traffic calming, but to offer our community stakeholders the opportunity to learn more about the “traffic calming toolbox”, get together in their own neighborhoods or commercial districts, and return to the Town before the passage of the final 2010-2011 budget concrete and specific recommendations for what you would like to see implemented.
We will be joined by several guest speakers experienced in this field who will describe a sound traffic management program as well as the costs and benefits of traffic calming options. We will distribute to each attendee, and make available on our Town website at www.hamden.com, a Traffic Calming Resource Guide to assist you in subsequent neighborhood-based planning sessions.
We look forward to seeing you at this workshop and encourage you to share this information with others in your community. Please notify Gerry Tobin in my office at (203) 287-7100 to RSVP for this important event.
Sincerely,
Scott D. Jackson
Mayor
Updated Zoning Documents Available
The Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Regulations and Zoning Map have been formally submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Both are available in one document, by going to the Town of Hamden's website, scroll down to the section containing the new text and map, as well as at the Planning and Zoning Office and the Town Clerk's Office.
We are pleased to announce that Elaine Dove has taken on the role of SGCA President as of September 10, 2009. David Hennigan has stepped down from the position in order to run for Legislative Council in the 4th District. Welcome Elaine and good luck David!
Spring Glen Village District Overlay
The Spring Glen Village District Overlay was passed by a vote of 4-1 by the Zoning Section of the Planning & Zoning Commission at 9:20 pm on June 23, 2009. It will go into effect on July 15, 2009.
The SGCA is very pleased with the outcome, and appreciates the efforts of those who worked on this project, signed petitions, sent in letters and emails, attended meetings and came out to speak in favor of the overlay at the public hearing. It is through the continued support of Spring Glen residents, for the SGCA's mission, that makes our neighborhood and wonderful place to live. Thank you and congratulations!
New Haven Register Articles on SmartCode in Hamden
October 23, 2008
Q&A Set on Hamden Zoning Changes
October 16, 2008
Hamden Zoning Session Spurs Debate
September 29, 2008
Growth plan fails to impress Spring Glen residents
September 23, 2008
Hamden to Unveil New Zoning Rules at Meeting
May 14, 2008
Architectural Event Looks at Layout of City
October 30, 2007
Hamden Residents Say, ‘What if ...’
Haverford Street & Ridge Road Intersection
Media coverage regarding the intersection at Haverford Street and Ridge Road in Spring Glen can be found through the links below.
September 8, 2008 - WTNH, Channel 8
September 11, 2008 - WTNH, Channel 8
