New Haven committee advances plan to acquire contaminated English Station site for public park After hours of testimony, the Community Development Committee voted to advance a proposal authorizing city staff to pursue acquisition of English Station/Ball Island (510 and 510A Grand Ave) — including eminent domain as an option — to enable remediation and long‑term reuse as a waterfront park and recreation site.

New Haven is taking bold steps to transform the polluted English Station site into a vibrant waterfront park, but public opinions are divided on the risks involved.

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