Haley's Brook River Road Project Overview Public Meeting - 3/23/26

This public meeting, hosted by Groton Municipal Television on March 23, 2026, focused on the Haley's Brook River Road Project, a feasibility study aimed at improving fish passage and reducing flood risk at a culvert on River Road in Groton. Representatives from the Town of Groton, the Nature Conservancy, and engineering consultants from Princeton Hydro presented the project's goals, including ecological restoration, flood resilience, and community safety. The discussion covered the current challenges posed by high water velocity and sedimentation at the culvert, the importance of maintaining Haley's Pond, and the potential use of stream-smart culvert designs to balance environmental and infrastructure needs. Community members raised concerns about sediment buildup, pond depth, flood history, and the effectiveness of proposed solutions. The project is currently in the data collection and feasibility assessment phase, with plans for further site evaluation, community engagement, and concept design development. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the presentation outlined the project's funding source (Long Island Sound Futures Fund) and consultant engagement (Princeton Hydro).