Shellfish Commission 09-10-2026

The City of Norwalk Connecticut Shellfish Commission held a meeting on September 10, 2026, primarily discussing environmental and infrastructure issues related to shellfish grounds and water quality. Key procurement-related topics included the planned replacement of a deteriorated seawall at 137 Rowan Avenue with pressure-treated lumber and the coordination with the FiveM River Commission for application review and approval processes. The commission also discussed ongoing environmental remediation concerns around Manresa Island, including sediment cleanup requirements and potential dredging projects. Additionally, the meeting covered historical dredging efforts, the use of confined aquatic disposal cells for contaminated dredge material, and coordination with state agencies such as the Connecticut Port Authority. Motions were passed to approve previous meeting minutes and committee reports, with unanimous support. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the discussions indicated future procurement activities related to environmental remediation and infrastructure maintenance.