The Blue Fox Run application to amend the wetlands map was DENIED on December 1st due to insufficient votes in favor of approving it.
Another Win For Save Nod Road
At last night’s Planning and Zoning meeting the commission voted 6-1 to DENY the application for a zone change at Blue Fox Run. The Avon Middle School cafeteria was packed (thank you!) with supporters and when the commission voted the whole place erupted. It was amazing. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this long journey. Your support and our hard work has paid off. This battle is not over but this win was a very important step in permanently preserving land on Nod Road.
It was a packed house at the 9-10-19 P&Z meeting when the commission voted
6 commissioner raise their hand to vote against the zone change. 1 does not.
Nod Road Preservation co-presidents Robin Baran and Christopher Carville speak to the press after the meeting
Article About the Upcoming Planning and Zoning Meeting on July 9th
Valley Press article about the upcoming Planning and Zoning hearing that was continued from June 25th.
Media Coverage After 6/25/19 Planning and Zoning Meeting
There was plenty of media coverage at last night’s Planning and Zoning meeting where the proposed zone change to Blue Fox was discussed formally for the first time. Save Nod Road had a strong showing of supporters and packed the Avon Middle School cafeteria. The hearing was continued to July 9th, same time, same place.
News 8: https://www.wtnh.com/news/hearing-on-land-development-on-avon-golf-course-happening-tuesday-evening/
Hartford Courant: https://www.courant.com/community/avon/hc-news-avon-nod-road-zoning-change-blue-fox-run-20190621-23wnpar3xjbnhj3vbsi4yabsga-story.html and https://www.courant.com/community/avon/hc-news-avon-nod-road-golf-course-public-hearing-continued-20190626-zgaqifuj4ngbjbfnjl6gowhtmm-story.html
Avon Today Magazine Article
We were recently featured in the 2nd issue of Avon Today magazine (along with our friends at Roaring Brook Nature Center).
News Media Coverage After April 2nd Inland Wetlands Meeting
The Valley Press, Hartford Courant, Fox 61, and WFSB 3 have all been covering the Save Nod Road/Blue Fox development battle. Here are some links covering the April 2nd Inland Wetlands meeting where the commission voted unanimously to deny the application to amend the wetlands map:
Valley Press Article Covering Inland Wetlands Meeting From March 5th
Here is the latest article from the Valley Press detailing events at the last Inland Wetlands Commission meeting on March 5th where the commission once again heard from Nod Road Preservation and the developer regarding the land owner’s request to amend the wetlands map.
Fox 61 Interview With SNR Presidents
Check out this article/video clip on Save Nod Road that Fox 61 did on February 19th! This is the third local news channel that has interviewed us on camera.
Valley Press Article on Proposed Wetlands Amendment
For a great explanation of what transpired at the January 5th Avon Inland Wetlands Commission meeting and what the developer/Blue Fox owners are trying to do, please check out this Valley Press article (starts on page 3).
Did You See Us on Channel 3?
Our co-presidents Robin and Christopher were interviewed by Jennifer Lee of WFSB channel 3 this past Monday, December 17th. Check out the article and interview here.
Many thanks to our “Drive For 25” donors . Your generosity is greatly appreciated and we continue to be amazed at all of the support we feel here in the Farmington Valley. Best wishes for a happy holiday season to all of our supporters.