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Public Notice of Permit Application to Construct and Operate a Solid Waste Facility

NOTICE OF PERMIT APPLICATION
Town: Hartford
Notice is hereby given that The Metropolitan District (MDC; the “applicant”) of 555 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 has submitted to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection an application under section 22a-208a of the Connecticut General Statutes for a permit to conduct a regulated activity in the construction, alteration or operation of solid waste facilities.

Specifically, the applicant proposes to operate a soil storage facility (transfer station). Less than 75 tons of soil will be managed per day. This facility provides temporary storage for potentially polluted or contaminated soil that is generated by MDC sewer and water main repair and installations within its eight-member town area. Soil is delivered to this facility typically during normal work hours. Analytical characterization is completed at the facility for proper disposal. The proposed activity will take place at 125 Maxim Road, Hartford, Connecticut. This proposed activity will potentially affect: The Connecticut River.

Interested persons may obtain copies of the application from Mr. Andrew Perham, CHMM, at The Metropolitan District, 555 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103. Telephone: (860) 278-7850, ext. 3449.

The application is available for inspection at www.themdc.org/news and at the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance, Waste Engineering and Enforcement Division, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127, telephone 860-424-3366 from 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday.

Download Renewal for a Permit to Construct and Operate a Solid Waste Facility Application here

Press Release: MDC Holds Ribbon Cutting for North Hartford Community Outreach Office

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MDC HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING FOR NORTH HARTFORD COMMUNITY OUTREACH OFFICE
Office to support $170 Million Investment in Sewer Improvements

(HARTFORD, CT) – The Metropolitan District (MDC) held a ribbon cutting event for the North Hartford Community Outreach office located at 179 Barbour Street in Hartford earlier today. The purpose of the office is to provide MDC outreach staff with a location within the project area to engage with the community throughout the construction of the North Hartford Sewer Improvement Projects, an over $170 million investment to upgrade the area’s sewer infrastructure.

Construction, referred to as Phase I of the MDC’s Integrated Plan with CT DEEP, began in July of 2023 and includes multiple sewer separation, rehabilitation and lining projects that upgrade the sewer infrastructure both in the street as well as private property improvements.

MDC has three active sewer separation projects currently underway in North Hartford on Durham Street, Woodstock and Branford Streets and Westland Street.  In addition, sewer rehabilitation and lining projects are active in the Tower Avenue and Granby/Blue Hills areas with additional work scheduled to begin this year in the Gully Brook and North Meadows areas.

“I thank our Board of Commissioners, elected officials, regulators at CT DEEP and especially the members of the community for coming together to approve and begin $170 million in improvements for North Hartford.  This office is another way to communicate with our customers being affected by the work,” said MDC Chairman Donald Currey.

MDC CEO Scott Jellison stated, “Maintaining a presence in our construction area with a neighborhood outreach office demonstrates MDC’s commitment to rebuilding the infrastructure in North Hartford. I am particularly proud that we have been able to accomplish this with a 30% Hartford resident workforce goal.”

Press Release: MDC Adds Operation Fuel Donation Option to Water Bill

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Beginning in May, the Metropolitan District (MDC) will implement a change to its mailed water bill that allows for customers to donate to Operation Fuel. Customers can “Add a dollar” or choose an amount of their choice. Previously, MDC customers were able to donate to Operation Fuel only through its online bill pay system.

Operation Fuel is the only year-round emergency energy assistance program in Connecticut, providing help with electricity, water, natural gas, oil, and other energy bills to residents across the state.  Since 2018, the MDC has partnered with Operation Fuel to administer and qualify its regional customers struggling to pay their water bills. 100% of the funds donated to Operation Fuel via customers’ bills go directly to aiding prequalified MDC customers in paying their bills. All funds donated are processed and credited to the customers’ accounts by the MDC.

MDC Chairman Donald Currey stated, “We are thrilled to expand our financial support for MDC customers in need, and provide another way for our customers to donate.” CEO Scott Jellison stated, “Since our partnership began several years ago, we have worked diligently together to help close the gap on water affordability issues with our customers’ generous donations.”

For more information on Operation Fuel, visit operationfuel.org.