Email Local Leaders

Your voice can make a difference. Below is a list of officials and organizations who can influence the outcome of Tilcon’s proposed quarry expansion. Reach out to share your concerns and urge them to oppose the rezoning.

All you have to do is click the email address and a pre-populated email will open in your mail client. Just fill in the blanks when it opens - MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE YOUR CONTACT INFO. If you prefer to manually send these emails, a template is included at the bottom.

Plainville Officials

Plainville Planning & Zoning Commission
Reviews and approves zone changes; decision-makers for the Tilcon application.
📧 planning@plainville-ct.gov

Plainville Town Council
Elected body responsible for land use policy and community impacts of industrial zoning.
📧 towncouncil@plainville-ct.gov

Michael Paulhus – Town Manager
Oversees implementation and inter-agency coordination on zoning outcomes.
📧 paulhus@plainville-ct.gov

Farmington Officials

Kathleen Blonski – Town Manager
Guides staff response and townwide planning strategy.
📧 blonskik@farmington-ct.org

Farmington Town Council Members
Influence town position and inter-municipal coordination:

Farmington Planning & Zoning / Land Use Staff

State Representatives

Elected officials who can advocate for environmental protection, public health, and community concerns at the state level. Their support can influence agencies like CT DEEP and shape legislative attention to local land use issues.

State Environmental Agencies

These state-level agencies oversee Connecticut’s environmental health, permitting, and enforcement. Contacting them puts this issue on their radar and may help trigger oversight or investigation.

Connecticut DEEP – Watershed Management Program
State-level experts on water quality, aquifers, wetlands, and sewer avoidance. They can review environmental impacts of proposed development.
📧 deep.watershed@ct.gov

CT Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
Connecticut’s environmental watchdog agency. They can investigate environmental threats and recommend additional review or public hearings.
📧 ceq@ct.gov

Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP)
The primary state agency responsible for environmental protection, permitting for blasting and quarry operations, and oversight of wetlands and aquifers.
📧 deep.cteco@ct.gov

Regional & Environmental Organizations

CRCOG (Capitol Region Council of Governments)
Already opposed the zone change. Regional planning authority.
📧 info@crcog.org | mhart@crcog.org | jknowlton@crcog.org | zoningref@crcog.org

National Park Service (New England National Scenic Trail Office)
Protects federal trail designation and corridor.
📧 net@nps.gov | ct@newenglandtrail.org

Farmington Land Trust
Protects land and watersheds near the ridge.
📧 contact@farmingtonlandtrust.org | office@farmingtonlandtrust.org

Quinnipiac River Fund
Supports projects that protect the river and its headwaters.
📧 qriverfund@cfgnh.org

Email Template

Subject: Oppose Tilcon Quarry Expansion in Plainville

Dear [Recipient Name or Title],

I'm writing to express strong concern about Tilcon's proposed quarry expansion in Plainville near the Metacomet Trail. Rezoning over 80 acres of residential land for industrial use would have serious, lasting consequences for our communities, including:

  • Risks to watersheds, groundwater, and private wells

  • Air quality impacts from blasting and silica dust

  • Structural impacts and noise from blasting near homes and neighborhoods

  • Irreversible damage to trails, wildlife habitat, and scenic viewsheds

  • Increased truck traffic and industrial activity near residential areas

Like many in this region, I value Connecticut’s balance of open space, livability, and environmental quality. This proposal threatens that balance — and once land is blasted, it cannot be restored.

Please do everything in your power to oppose or delay this rezoning and ensure a comprehensive environmental review takes place.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address or Town]
[Optional: Your Email]


1. Copy the Template
Copy the full email text provided above. It’s written to work for any local official or organization listed on this page.

2. Personalize It (Optional but Encouraged)
Swap in your name and town, and feel free to adjust the message to reflect why you care — whether it's trail use, well water, traffic, or preserving nature for your kids. Personal messages stand out.

3. Send It by Email
Paste the message into your email client and send it to one or more of the leaders listed above. You can send the same email to multiple contacts — just be sure to update the greeting if needed.

4. Share It With Others
Encourage neighbors, friends, and trail users to send their own messages. Every voice adds pressure and shows this matters to real people.