We, the undersigned, being property owners in the towns of Hamden and or North Haven, and being fully informed of the application, strongly oppose the proposed development of the Quinnipiac University (QU) Education Center at 5100 & 5110 Ridge Road, North Haven, Connecticut.

This development abuts a wetland, is entirely within a protected aquifer zone and is in direct contravention to the Town of North Haven’s Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). If approved, the QU Education Center will irrevocably destroy the rural character and tranquility of the neighborhood. The site and the adjacent wetlands presently support a variety of wildlife.

In addition, property values will be substantially reduced due to the noise, lighting, traffic and other detrimental impacts caused by the intense commercial development of the site (The proposal anticipates approximately 100 students plus personnel will occupy the site on a daily basis from 8:00am-10:00pm).

We believe that this project SHOULD NOT be approved under any circumstances.

We urge the Commission, as the gatekeepers of orderly development in our town (in accordance with POCD), to deny this proposal for the above reasons and for the good of the residents of North Haven & Hamden, especially in view of the fact that the North Haven Planning and Zoning Commission recently denied an application for a similar educational use which was less intense than the currently proposed use.

Many people in the community have already signed an in-person petition opposing this development plan.

Now, it is even easier to show your support. You can sign an online petition.