As of Jan. 1, the department stopped designing sand mounds or at-grade mounds for new homes, part of the septic system for homes without water and sewer service.

EAST HADDAM -- Although the district could add classrooms to the elementary school, it wouldn't be able to use the new space for teaching more students. That was the conclusion reached by an ...

AUBURN — The Planning Board gave a favorable recommendation Tuesday on proposed updates to septic design standards in the Lake Auburn watershed, but tied the recommendation to several measures ...