5 Things To Know In Rocky Hill: Gas Pipeline Under The River, Open Space Grant, Business Incentives And More

ROCKY HILL, CT — Rocky Hill's Open Space and Conservation Commission hears plans for a natural gas pipeline under the Connecticut River to Glastonbury and a grant application to buy open space, and the Economic Development Commission reviews business incentives.

Here are five things to know about life around Rocky Hill this week:

1. Gas Pipeline Under The Connecticut River, Open Space Grant
When: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6 p.m.
Where: Council Room, Town Hall (second floor), 761 Old Main St.
What to know: The Open Space and Conservation Commission will discuss Algonquin Gas Transmission's plan, with SWCA Environmental Consultants, to install a new 30-inch pipeline crossing the Connecticut River from Rocky Hill to Glastonbury using trenchless technology, with construction anticipated in 2028, according to the agenda. Commissioners will also discuss a resolution authorizing the town to apply for a state DEEP open space and watershed land acquisition grant to buy land for open space and passive recreation.
More information here.

2. EDC Reviews Business Incentives, Greyfield Program
When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6 p.m.
Where: Town Council Chambers, Town Hall (second floor), 761 Old Main St.
What to know: The Economic Development Commission will get an update on the town's Business Incentive Program, review its work plan and hear the economic development coordinator's report on the Greyfield Revitalization Program, social media and business updates, according to the agenda. To comment remotely, email publicmeetings@rockyhillct.gov before 4 p.m. that day.
More information here.

3. Board Of Education Meets Thursday
When: Thursday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall, 761 Old Main St.
What to know: The Board of Education meets at Town Hall, according to the town calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday.
More information here.

4. Town Council Finance Committee Meets
When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 5 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall, 761 Old Main St.
What to know: The Finance Committee meets at Town Hall, according to the town calendar. Its agenda had not been posted as of Thursday.
More information here.

5. Overnight Paving On Silas Deane Highway
When: Sunday through Thursday nights, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Where: Silas Deane Highway
What to know: Burns Construction, the MDC's water main contractor, has been milling and paving Silas Deane Highway overnight from the north side of the Interstate 91 interchange to Mill Street in Wethersfield, according to the town. Two-way traffic is maintained, and drivers should watch for flaggers. Questions go to Julie L. McLaughlin at the MDC, 860-278-7850, ext. 3309.
More information here.