Representatives Rowe and Hwang Announce Merritt Parkway Off-Ramp Fix
Hartford- Trumbull’s state representatives, T.R. Rowe (R-123) and Tony Hwang (R-134) today announced that the DOT has begun work to fix the off ramp at the Merritt Parkway’s exit 50 south, which leads onto White Plains Road.
Earlier in the Spring, the DOT had modified the off-ramp in an effort to alleviate the problems caused by the prior design, which led to numerous rear-end type motor vehicle accidents. However, in configuring a new design, the radius was too tight for motorists making right hand turns, thereby forcing them into oncoming traffic on White Plains Road to complete the turn. In addition, the DOT will also be installing signage and plantings in an effort to increase safety and aesthetics in the area.
Representative Rowe remarked, “It is unfortunate that in attempting to solve one problem, the DOT created another one, but I am very pleased that what was a dangerous situation will be corrected in the coming days.”
“Safety needs to be a foremost concern, and the area simply was not safe with the new design. Needless to say, we are happy with the new and safer plans.” Representative Hwang remarked.
Rowe, Hwang and Musto Hail Governor’s Signature of Fuel Cell Initiative
Representatives T.R. Rowe (R-Trumbull), Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield) and State Senator Anthony Musto (D-Trumbull) all hailed the signing by Governor Rell of critical legislation, which allows applications such as the recent one FuelCell had attempted in the Nichols neighborhood of Trumbull, to have their location changed without requiring the company to begin the entire application process all over again.
The measure was ushered through the State House of Representatives with an amendment offered by Representative Rowe and co-sponsored by Rep. Hwang and Senator Musto. The measure then passed the Senate and was signed by Governor Rell on June 11. The legislation was passed in an effort to assist FuelCell in the process of attempting to locate their proposed natural gas energy facility at another location thus preventing the proposed Nichols neighborhood site from being developed.
Rowe and Hwang Shepherd Fuel Cell Plant Legislation Through House
Representatives T.R. Rowe (R-Trumbull) and Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield)) both hailed the passage of critical legislation in the House of Representatives today which requires the Siting Council to take public concerns into consideration when evaluating applications such as the one currently pending for a Fuel Cell Power Plant in the Nichols neighborhood in Trumbull.
The measure passed as “House Amendment A” on HB 5213, An Act Concerning the Siting Council. The legislation stems from neighborhood concerns about a proposal to place a 3.4 megawatt, natural gas-fueled electric generation plant in a highly residential neighborhood in the Nichols portion of Trumbull. The plant would be within close proximity to three schools and, under current rules, the Siting Council is only required to consider environmental impact in its decisions. Additionally, the council is not required to hold public hearings in affected communities.
St. Theresa’s School Visits Capitol
Rep. T.R. Rowe and Rep. Tony Hwang welcomed students, teachers and parents from St. Theresa’s School in Trumbull during a visit to the State Capitol on April 9, 2010.
