Council committee recommends legislative review for Storage 5 conversion at 1171 S. Cameron St.; members press owner on local hire and floodplain safeguards The community and economic development committee recommended Resolution 20 to the legislative agenda for a plan to convert 1171 S. Cameron St. into a self‑storage facility. Council questioned floodplain requirements, MBE/WBE participation and local hiring; the applicant pledged to use local contractors for most trades and to comply with planning conditions.

A vacant office building in Harrisburg is set for a $10 million transformation into a self-storage facility, promising local jobs and strict floodplain compliance.

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Environmental groups urge caution on SEQRA exemptions, call for narrower standards and floodplain protections Riverkeeper and other environmental witnesses told the committee proposed SEQRA exemptions risk long‑term environmental and public‑health harms unless definitions of 'previously disturbed' and floodplain protections are narrowed and affordability guardrails added.

Environmental advocates warn that overly broad SEQRA exemptions could jeopardize vital protections for floodplains and sensitive habitats, risking long-term harm to communities.

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Development plan enhances stormwater storage and habitat restoration near Eastern County Ditch Proposed project increases stormwater storage capacity and mitigates wetland impacts near Eastern County Ditch.

A groundbreaking project in Revere aims to tackle flooding while revitalizing local ecosystems, promising to set a new standard for sustainable development.

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Community Development clarifies regulations for manufactured homes during public session Community Development reassures residents about existing manufactured home regulations with no new changes.

The Corvallis Planning Commission meeting cleared the air on manufactured home regulations, assuring residents their homes won't be affected by new standards.

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Governor proposes new flood management and recycling positions for regional councils Governor's plan includes funding for new municipal solid waste and floodplain management roles.

Big changes are coming to Connecticut's regional governance with new roles for flood management and recycling—will they be enough to tackle climate challenges?

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Residents oppose proposed salt barn in Mooresville citing safety and flooding concerns Residents oppose proposed industrial structure on Bottom Road, citing safety and flooding concerns.

Local residents are raising alarms over a proposed salt barn on Bottom Road, fearing it could jeopardize their family's safety and property values in their quiet neighborhood.

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