On September 29th, UConn TAB helped their Summer MAP recipient, the Town of Claremont, with a public workshop on . During the workshop, UConn TAB, gave a presentation that briefly gave background information on brownfields and a site reuse assessment for the Sugar River Land sites of interest. The Summer MAP project worked with UConn TAB student intern Aaron Hinze to investigate and determine possible reuse options based on zoning, land restrictions, community input, and more. The initial results of this investigation were shown via digital renderings. Following the presentation of these renderings, UConn TAB led a group discussion wherein community members were asked specific questions regarding how these renderings fit the needs and priorities of the Town. Ideas were shared on sticky notes and then a representative from each group shared their thoughts out loud. These ideas were recorded and documented in the final report UConn TAB will be sending to the Town of Claremont. We hope that this report helps articulate the wants of Claremont for these sites and provides guidance for future reuse and redevelopment of the site.
Author: Mendes, Randi
Fall 2022 MAP Recipients
We had a lot of interest in our Fall Municipal Assistance Program. We are happy to report that we have accepted and will be helping 10 communities. These projects represent communities in CT, MA, VT and RI and support all types of EPA MARC Grants
Job Training Webinar
When: Monday, June 13th, 1.00 pm
Where: Virtual
Who: Marisa Chrysochoou, TAB Program Director and William “Bill” Lariviere, EPA Region 1, Brownfields Project Officer
This webinar will provide an overview of the EPA Brownfields Job Training Program for potential partners in EPA Region 1 interested in submitting a proposal for the FY23 solicitation with a deadline of August 2nd, 2022. EPA’s Brownfields Job Training Grant Program is refocusing the competition on training activities that support assessment, cleanup, and preparation of brownfield sites for reuse. As part of that change, the former Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Program will now be called the Brownfields Job Training Program.
Join our webinar on Monday June 13th to find out about how you can prepare a competitive proposal for a JT grant and help build the workforce in your community. Topics covered will include:
- Overview of brownfield JT grants provisions in the solicitation
- Building effective partnerships
- Resources to build and execute a successful JT program
- Case studies of successful grantees
Register Here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8576263687669223181
Note: This webinar is hosted by UCONN TAB , in addition to the national outreach webinar for JT grants hosted by EPA on June 15th at 2 pm EST.
Fall MAP – EPA Grant Recipients
During our Fall Municipal Assistance Program (MAP), UConn TAB and UConn undergraduate students helped 8 communities prepare EPA Grant proposals. Of those 8 communities, we are pleased to announce that 6 received the grants they applied to. Four of these were cleanup grants and two were assessment grants. If you are getting ready to prepare for an EPA grant this year, we encourage you to apply for our upcoming Fall MAP! To learn more and apply, Click HERE.
Summer 2022 MAP Recipients
We had a lot of interest in our Summer Municipal Assistance Program. We are happy to report that we have accepted and will be helping 11 communities. These projects represent communities in NH, CT, MA, and RI and will cover a myriad of our technical assistance offers such as preparation of redevelopment scenarios, scope of work, community engagement, and brownfield inventories.
UConn TAB at Region 1 Brownfields Summit
If you are attending the Brownfields Summit on May 18th – May 19th be sure to stop by and attend our session.
Session 1
Date: May 18th
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM
Session: Concurrent Session 3B
Topic: Community Engagement & Environmental Justice
Agenda:
| 4:30 PM – 4:55 PM | Unraveling Environmental Justice in New England Nefeli Bompoti, UConn TAB |
| 4:55 PM – 5:20 PM | Brownfields Are for Everyone Rupal Parekh & Randi Mendes, UConn TAB |
| 5:20 PM – 5:45 PM |
Community Perspectives on Community Engagement in New London, CT Tom Bombria, City of New London & Kathleen Barrett, Freedom Trail Neighborhood Association Moderator: Charles Springer, TRC |
Session 2
Date: May 19th
Time: 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Session: Concurrent Session 5B
Topic: You Can Bank On It!
Speakers: Wayne Bugden, Eastern Connecticut Land Bank; Rick Dunne, Connecticut Brownfields Land Bank
Moderator: Marisa Chrysochoou, UConn TAB
UConn TAB Summer & Fall 2022 Municipal Assistance Program
UConn TAB is currently accepting applications for the Summer and Fall 2022 Municipal Assistance Program (MAP). The MAP is open to all New England communities at no cost to the applicant.
Summer RFP
- Dates: May 15th – July 15th
- Services Provided: Technical Support on Brownfields Redevelopment including brownfields inventories, summaries of environmental records, site reuse assessments, sampling plans, and community engagement materials
- Applications deadline: April 15th
- Application Link: https://tab.program.uconn.edu/request-for-proposals-summer2022/
Fall RFP
- Dates: August 29th – December 9th
- Services Provided: Support on EPA Brownfield Grant Applications
- Applications deadline: July 15th
- Application Link: https://tab.program.uconn.edu/request-for-proposals-fall-2022/
The proposals will be supported through the University of Connecticut summer interns and Fall 2022 UConn Brownfield Redevelopment course. If you have any questions before applying, please reach out to us at uconn-tab@uconn.edu
UCONN TAB Spring Webinar Series
UConn TAB would like to bring your attention to our upcoming webinars. All webinars will be held on the respective dates below from 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.
Registration for future webinars will become live as dates approach!
| Topic: Brownfield Inventories: A Practical Guide on How to Develop One | Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4138201548224466960 |
| Topic: Effective Community Engagement | Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3332480527211159819 |
| Topic: Land Use and Brownfields | |
| Topic: Planning and Funding Site Investigations(6/8) | |
| Topic: Public Health and Risk Communication for Brownfield Sites (6/29) |
UConn TAB Webinar & RFP
The webinar will provide an overview of the UConn TAB’s Technical Assistance program for activities supported in Spring 2022. UConn TAB is offering to provide assistance to New England municipalities at no cost for the Spring semester of 2022. The proposals will be supported through the University of Connecticut course Brownfield Redevelopment, which trains UConn students on all aspects of brownfields investigation, cleanup, and redevelopment.
This webinar will outline examples of projects supported and details for submission. Register Here!
Apply here for the RFP support.