Reminder: EPA public meetings Dec. 9 and 11 regarding proposed plan for OU2 (regarding the long-term control plan for combined sewer overflows into the Creek)

EPA has posted a proposed plan for operable unit 2 (OU2), identifying a preferred alternative for addressing releases of chemicals of potential concern (COPCs) from combined sewer overflows (CSOs) into the Creek. EPA will be holding two public meetings to explain the Proposed Plan and all of the alternatives presented in the Focused Feasibility Study. Oral and written comments will also be accepted at the meetings. The meetings will be held at the following times Read more…

Reminder: Newtown Creek CAG Meeting TONIGHT

Reminder: there will be a Newtown Creek Community Advisory Group (CAG) meeting TODAY from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Sunnyside Community Services, 43-31 39 Street, Sunnyside, NY 11104. The venue is just a few-minute walk from transit, including the 7 train. First, there will be a presentation on the proposed Early Action clean-up from the Newtown Creek Group. This will be followed by discussion of EPA’s report on the focused feasibility study of the long-term Read more…

Reminder: Newtown Creek CAG Meeting, Monday December 2

Reminder: there will be a Newtown Creek Community Advisory Group (CAG) meeting Monday, December 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Sunnyside Community Services, 43-31 39 Street, Sunnyside, NY 11104. Note that the meeting is on a Monday. Meeting Agenda 6:30   Introduction and agenda review  6:40   Brief site updates,EPA 6:50   Presentation on proposed Early Action, Newtown Creek Group Presentation Questions and discussion 7:50   Brief Break (EPA exits to allow CAG to discuss LTCP response) 8:00   Technical review of focused feasibility study Read more…

EPA Announces Proposed Plan for OU2 (regarding the long-term control plan for combined sewer overflows into the Creek)

EPA has posted a proposed plan for operable unit 2 (OU2), identifying a preferred alternative for addressing releases of chemicals of potential concern (COPCs) from combined sewer overflows (CSOs) into the Creek. EPA will be holding two public meetings to explain the Proposed Plan and all of the alternatives presented in the Focused Feasibility Study. Oral and written comments will also be accepted at the meetings. The meetings will be held at the following times Read more…

Reminder: Newtown Creek CAG Technical Meeting TODAY

The Newtown Creek Community Advisory Group (CAG) will hold a technical meeting at Kingsland Wildflowers at Broadway Stages, 520 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn, Wednesday, October 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Please note the change of venue. What: All are welcome to attend these technical meetings, however they are most suited to those interested in detailed technical information about the Site. See agenda below.  When:Wednesday, October 30, 20196:30 – 8:30 PM Where:Kingsland Wildflowers at Broadway Stages520 Kingsland Read more…

Change of venue for Newtown Creek CAG Technical Meeting, Wednesday October 30, 2019

The Newtown Creek Community Advisory Group (CAG) Technical meeting will be held at Kingsland Wildflowers at Broadway Stages, 520 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn this Wednesday, October 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Please note the change of venue. What: All are welcome to attend these technical meetings, however they are most suited to those interested in detailed technical information about the Site. See agenda below.  When:Wednesday, October 30, 20196:30 – 8:30 PM Where:Kingsland Wildflowers at Broadway Stages520 Read more…

Reminder: Newtown Creek CAG Technical Meeting, Wednesday October 30, 2019

Reminder: there will be a Newtown Creek Community Advisory Group (CAG) Technical meeting Wednesday, October 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Maspeth Town Hall, 53-37 72nd Street, Maspeth, NY 11378. What: All are welcome to attend these technical meetings, however they are most suited to those interested in detailed technical information about the Site. See agenda below.  When:Wednesday, October 30, 20196:30 – 8:30 PM Where:Maspeth Town Hall53-37 72nd StreetMaspeth, NY 11378 Meeting Agenda 6:30   Introduction and Read more…