On May 16, The Town of Rocky Hill provided an update on the Community Farm:
Due to the ongoing testing required to close-out the remediation project at 374 New Britain Avenue (Rocky Hill Community Farm), the community gardens will be delayed until the spring of 2026. The last tests are scheduled for July 2025, with results and final reports due to the State in early fall of 2025. Once final approval has been granted by the State, the Town will proceed with the gardens.
Work on the property will continue. We will be preparing the location that was originally recommended by UCONN, to provide optimal soil conditions. The Open Space Land Acquisition & Farmland Preservation Subcommittee and Staff will be investigating the location of a trail system around the northern part of the parcel. The on-site wells will be tested for possible use for watering the community gardens.
The Subcommittee will continue to work with Town Staff on implementing the various UCONN recommendations. They will continue to seek the public’s input while planning and managing the property.
For more details, see the May 14 Open Space & Conservation Commission meeting: