Toner Dock - Largest One on Ash Creek

admin — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:35:46 -0500

This will be the third dock to be built on Ash Creek. The DEP has granted tentative approval for Steven Toner to build a 60 foot dock on the Fairfield side, which will be very visible from St. Mary's beach and Gilman Street. The DEP gave their approval despite a letter from the Bureau of Aquaculture stating that the project would cause significant harm to the shellfish. Mr. Toner wants to put 24’ foot powerboat there and it will have boat lifts to store two boats.

Update on Black Rock Train Station - July 28

admin — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:37:38 -0500

A front page article in the Fairfield Minuteman on July 24, 2008 noted that the demolition work was completed on the site in the middle of May and that the developer, BlackRock Realty LLC is searching for a contractor to work on remediation of the site, which would include the containment and removal of contaminated materials. The remediation plan was submitted to the DEP and approved by them.

Register for E-Mail Updates

admin — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:27:01 -0500

If you would like to receive e-mail updates on community events, please register for updates (see right sidebar). On the registration page you can decide whether to register for just community updates, or for the Ash Creek Conservation Association updates, or for real estate updates, or any combination of the three. The updates sometimes include invitations to special events or late breaking news. We also use the e-mail updates to send out Block Watch alerts.

Burroughs needs volunteer reading tutors!

Laura Magnotta — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:28:11 -0500

What piece of learning as a child did you get stuck on?

Understanding math?

Learning to read?

All the science mumbo-jumbo?

What would you have done if the adults around you couldn't help you out? There is no good answer to that is there?

That's why Burroughs has a Tutoring Program for our kids. So many of them want to learn, to understand and to succeed, but they need one-on-one help.

Back to School Drive for Burroughs!

Laura Magnotta — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:16:56 -0500

Going shopping sometime soon for back to school supplies for your kids? How would you like to add a couple items to the shopping list for a Burroughs kid?

BRHA Update

admin — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:15:41 -0500

BRHA sent out the following e-mail to their members regarding the proposed zoning change and development plans at 3115 Fairfield Avenue.

Dear Members,

Black Rock Homeowners Blog

Burroughs Community Center Receives Grant from The Fairfield County Community Foundation for Summer Travel Program

Laura Magnotta — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:18:53 -0500

For three years the Burroughs Community Center has worked with the Tauck Foundation to offer a summer travel experience to middle school students. This year 25 students will spend seven days in California focusing on “the immigrant experience”. Travelers have been working towards the trip for six months with weekly sessions led by Burroughs staff. They have benefited from team building exercises and professionally

Osprey Watch at Ash Creek July 15 Update - First Photos of Osprey Chicks

admin — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:00:02 -0500

Lynn Norris took this great photo of two osprey chicks on Sunday, July 13. Ash Creek nature lovers were concerned that the first clutch of eggs might not have been viable due to the bad weather earlier this summer, but Milan Bull of Connecticut Audubon said that the pair might produce a second clutch and that appears to be the case.

Black Rock Library Focus Group

admin — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:25:38 -0500

The Bridgeport Public Library needs your help in shaping its next long range strategic plan.

First Half of 2008 Real Estate Report

admin — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:44:14 -0500

In today’s Connecticut Post (7/2/08), the headlines blared, “State housing market plunges: Fairfield County single-family home sales decline 44% over the past year as prices drop 10%.” Our situation in Black Rock is not as dire as the headlines would suggest. As in the rest of Fairfield County, the number of homes sold in Black Rock has declined, however, the good news is that our median sales figures are higher than last year. The median price for a singl