Josh LaBella, Connecticut insider

The town is trying to get state funds to help clean up a site on Black Rock Turnpike where a local developer wants to build hundreds of apartments. 

Mark Barnhart, the community and economic development director, said the town has an opportunity to apply for grants from the state to help remediate and redevelop the property at 81 Black Rock Turnpike, noting it is next to Fairfield Metro Station. 

"The site was once home to the Bullard Machine Tool Company, as was much of the surrounding area, including the existing train station," he said. "Earlier this year, the Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development put out funding availability. We would like to apply.

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https://www.ctinsider.com/fairfield/article/fairfield-brownfield-development-black-rock-trnpke-17880964.php

Posted April 13, 2023