Events

See the meeting recording at UI Monopoles (Town Hall Meeting) - 4/30/2024 (youtube.com) 

Learn about the status of the project, our Superior Court Appeal, and the legislation that is currently being pursued. This is an opportunity for the public to ask questions and voice concerns about the project.  See the event flyer for additional information

Date: Tuesday, April 30th

Time: 7:30 pm

Location: Roger Ludlowe Middle School, 689 Unquowa Road, Fairfield

During a session, the Council delivered their DRAFT Decision and Order and voted to split the proposal in UI's application such that the segment from Ash Creek through Bridgeport will be submitted under a separate petition while the segment from Sasco Creek to Ash Creek was approved based on an alternative route loosely defined by the Siting Council as being situated on the north side of the railroad tracks.  Until UI is able to create an engineered design for this new alternative route, the impacts to our community are unclear. 

• DOCKET NO. 516 (UI/Fairfield to Congress Railroad Transmission Line Rebuild Project) – Draft Decision and Order

• DOCKET NO. 516 (UI/Fairfield to Congress Railroad Transmission Line Rebuild Project) - Draft Findings of Fact

• DOCKET NO. 516 (UI/Fairfield to Congress Railroad Transmission Line Rebuild Project) – Draft Opinion

• DOCKET NO. 516 (UI/Fairfield to Congress Railroad Transmission Line Rebuild Project) – Draft Conclusions of Law

During a session, the Council delivered their Draft Findings of Fact. In an unofficial straw-poll vote, the Council signaled that they will not approve UI's original proposal. Instead, they have proposed an alternative route.  The next iteration of the draft, along with an opinion, decision & order are due on 2/15.

• Draft February 1, 2024 Energy/Telecommunications Meeting Minutes

• Zoom Remote February 1, 2024 Recording (Passcode:  Sy?u9Z^i ) 

Join the Fairfield delegation at the Fairfield University, Dolan School of Business (1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield) to talk about the upcoming legislative session, what to expect, and what their legislative priorities are, as well as yours. This event will be a great opportunity to have your voice heard before the work at the Capitol begins Feb. 7.

This event is free to the public but registration is required.

12/12/23 Hearing Transcript (Recording no longer available)

Council Memorandum Regarding the Continuation of the Evidentiary Hearing Session on December 12, 2023 

Instructions for Access to the 12/12/23 Evidentiary Hearing Session 

NOTES: 

• No public comments allowed during the continued evidentiary hearing session 

• SNETI and/or the town of Fairfield experts were cross-examined during this hearing

11/28/23 Hearing Transcript  (Recording no longer available)

Council Memorandum Regarding the Continuation of the Evidentiary Hearing Session on November 28, 2023 

Instructions for Public Access to the 11/28/23 Evidentiary Hearing Session 

NOTES: 

• No public comments allowed during the continued evidentiary hearing session 

• The Grouped Intervenors, the Town of Fairfield, and the City of Bridgeport performed cross-examination of interrogatory responses during this hearing

11/16/23 Hearing Transcript  (Recording no longer available)

Council Memorandum Regarding the Continuation of the Evidentiary Hearing Session on November 16, 2023 

Instructions for Public Access to 11/16/23 Evidentiary Hearing

NOTES: 

• No public comments allowed during the continued evidentiary hearing session 

• SNETI performed cross-examination of interrogatory responses during this hearing

Check out a video commemorating the day!

550 of our neighbors joined us for a rally to protest the UI project! Many donned in bright yellow t-shirts made signs and a large banner expressing their disapproval of UI's plans. Members of SCNETI and our Advisory Council, along with a number of our local and state politicians shared information about the project.  It was an inspiring show of community support and unanimity that generated a lot of media attention:

• 11/6/23 Fairfield protestors urge UI to bury the lines instead: 'This is 400 years of heritage and home'

• 11/6/23 Fairfield County residents protest proposed United Illuminating construction 

• 11/6/23 Large Protest Held To Oppose United Illuminating Monopole Plan: Report 

• 11/5/23 Local Leaders Says They'll Fight UI Plan for Easements, Clearing 

• 11/5/23 Residents protest United Illuminating plans for monopoles installation in Fairfield 

11/5/23 Rally Flyer

10/17/23 Hearing Transcript  (Recording no longer available)

Council Memorandum Regarding the Continuation of the Evidentiary Hearing Session on October 17, 2023 

Instructions for Public Access to 10/17/23 Evidentiary Hearing

NOTES: 

• No public comments allowed during the continued evidentiary hearing session 

• Neither SNETI nor the town of Fairfield performed cross-examination or presented witnesses during this hearing; it primarily involved cross-examination by BJ's Wholesale

This is an opportunity for the public to ask questions and voice concerns to UI about the project.

Location:  Fairfield Warde High School, 755 Melville Avenue  

This is an opportunity to hear from and ask questions of representatives of SCNETI about the impact UI's Railroad Transmission Line proposal will have on our community.

Location:  Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Avenue, Southport 

8/29/23 Hearing Transcript (Note: hearing recording no longer available)

Council Memorandum Regarding the Continuation of the Evidentiary Hearing Session on August 29, 2023 

Instructions for Public Access to 8/29/23 Evidentiary Hearing

NOTES: 

• No public comments allowed during the continued evidentiary hearing session 

• Neither SNETI nor the town of Fairfield performed cross-examination or presented witnesses during this hearing

7/25/23 Hearing Transcript (Note: hearing recording no longer available)

Instructions for Public Access to 7/25/23 Evidentiary Hearing