Oxford power plant proponents say project would create jobs, stimulate economy

Fred Carstensen, Director, Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis at the University of Connecticut School of Business, Tuesday addresses a press conference about a proposed 805-megawatt power plant in Oxford. He spoke in favor of the project. The event was hosted by the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce at its offices in Shelton. Read the story here.  

Dave Roche, President, Connecticut State Building Trades Council, speaks in support of a proposed electricity-generation plant at Tuesday's press conference in Shelton. He said the project on 26 acres in Woodruff Hill Industrial Park in Oxford is a "win-win" for local construction workers.

Residents will have an opportunity to speak for or against the project at public hearings before the Connecticut Siting Council at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Oxford High School auditorium, 61 Quaker Farms Road, Oxford. A site tour is planned at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.