Brownfield Coalition of the Northeast - Industry News and Updates

A step in the right direction: UConn addresses environmental injustice with EPA grant

11 Nov 2024 9:12 AM | Michael Lazo (Administrator)

The Environmental Protection Agency is supporting the University of Connecticut with a five-year $10 million federal grant for an Environmental Justice Thriving Community Technical Assistance Center, according to an Oct. 30 press release by EPA.

Hartford looks to invest $600K in state brownfield funds on mixed-use redevelopment of former Carbone’s Ristorante site

11 Nov 2024 9:10 AM | Michael Lazo (Administrator)

Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam’s administration plans to invest $600,000 toward cleanup of the former Carbone’s Ristorante property on Franklin Avenue, part of an effort to redevelop the site into apartments.

Garfield Mills owner expects to begin apartment construction in coming weeks

10 Nov 2024 9:11 AM | Michael Lazo (Administrator)

Nov. 10—NEW LONDON — The owner of a dilapidated, long-vacant former mill property said he expects to begin turning the sprawling structure into apartment units before Thanksgiving.

Final Plan of Remedial Action for Black Oak Development Site OU-1 (DE-1863)

06 Nov 2024 9:15 AM | Michael Lazo (Administrator)

The Department has adopted a plan regarding the clean-up of Black Oak Development Site OU-1 (DE-1863) located at 14241 Black Oak Drive in Lewes. The Site was historically used for agricultural purposes and consists of approximately 24 acres of a larger 77-acre parcel. The site is divided into two operable units, OU-2 will be addressed separately.

New York DEC: 350 Franklin St. brownfield cleanup done

06 Nov 2024 9:14 AM | Michael Lazo (Administrator)

OLEAN — Another Olean brownfield has been cleared of industrial waste dating back almost 150 years.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation reported Wednesday that work at 350 Franklin St. has been completed by owner MJ Painting Contracting Corp., leaving the site ready for redevelopment.

State sues Irvington gas station owner

02 Nov 2024 9:16 AM | Michael Lazo (Administrator)

The state attorney general’s office announced that it has reached an environmental justice settlement with owners of a gas station site in Orange and filed a lawsuit against owners of an unrelated site in Irvington.

Philly creates environmental justice mapping tool

29 Aug 2024 10:39 AM | Michael Lazo (Administrator)

Over a dozen people gathered at a recreation center in the East Mount Airy neighborhood Monday evening to talk about environmental issues plaguing the area.

The event was the first in a series of workshops led by the city’s Office of Sustainability that will result in Philly’s own environmental justice mapping tool. Officials hope the finished map will identify communities in Philly that are disproportionately burdened by environmental hazards, such as air pollution, and also lack environmental amenities, such as green space.

DEC Solicits Public Comment on United Hospital Contamination Cleanup Plan

28 Aug 2024 10:40 AM | Michael Lazo (Administrator)

On Wednesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), in consultation with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), formally invited the pubic to comment on the proposed remediation plan for the former United Hospital Site, just over the Rye line in Port Chester, across from the Whole Foods.

City Announces Opening of 2024 Community Resilience and Environmental Justice Funding Opportunity

28 Aug 2024 10:38 AM | Michael Lazo (Administrator)

PHILADELPHIA – The City’s Office of Sustainability in partnership with the Philadelphia City Fund, is excited to announce the opening of applications for the Community Resilience and Environmental Justice (CREJ) Fund.

Connecticut Department of Public Health selected to receive $556,000 in a new grant to combat impact of climate change on drinking water infrastructure in Montville, Conn.

26 Aug 2024 10:41 AM | Michael Lazo (Administrator)

BOSTON (AUGUST 26, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of the Connecticut Department of Public Health for a $556,000 grant to construct an emergency waterline and pumping station to protect drinking water system infrastructure in Montville, Conn., from drought.