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Farmington Canal Commission
Mission Statement & Duties
This commission is involved in the procurement, completion and oversight of the Farmington Canal project. This includes:
- Assessing the availability of federal, state and local funds to monitor the procurement of such funds
- Recommending all financial matters regarding the canal in conjunction with the Mayor and Legislative Council
- Recommending improvements in the property to accomplish its purpose as linear park
- Reporting bimonthly to the Mayor and Council on all matters regarding the Farmington Canal project
Meetings
- 7:00 p.m.
- 1st Tuesday of every month
- Hamden Government Center
3rd Floor Conference Room
2750 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518- MEETINGS MAY BE HELD VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM. CHECK AGENDA FOR INFORMATION.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
Contact Information
If you would like to email the chair of the Farmington Canal Commission, please email David Schaefer at DSchaefer_bc@hamden.com.
If you would like to email the Farmington Canal Commission, please email HBC_FarmingtonCanal@Hamden.com.
Members
The Commission consists of nine citizens, with no more than six in the same political party. The citizen appointments are recommended by the Mayor, and approved by the Legislative Council. Other members of the Commission shall consist of two members of the Legislative Council, a member of the Development and Conservation Committee, and a member of the Parks and Recreation Committee.
David R. Schaefer - Chair | Robert S. Reger |