Preston CT, Water, Sewer, and the Future of Route 2

Posted by Tim Bray on March 10th, 2026

Preston, Water, Sewer, and the Future of Route 2

A Town Meeting Minutes Special Edition

There has been growing discussion about the possibility of expanding water and sewer infrastructure along the Route 2 corridor in Preston.

For some residents, that idea represents opportunity — the ability for existing commercially zoned properties to finally become viable for modern businesses that require water access. For others, it raises understandable concerns about growth, traffic, and whether Preston could lose the rural landscape and character that make the town special.

Both perspectives deserve thoughtful consideration.

But there is one point that is often misunderstood in these discussions.

Utilities Do Not Decide What Gets Built

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393 Acres, One Dollar, and a 15-Year Vision: Inside the Preston Riverwalk Redevelopment

Posted by Tim Bray on March 5th, 2026

393 Acres, One Dollar, and a 15-Year Vision: Inside the Preston Riverwalk Redevelopment

For decades, one of the largest pieces of undeveloped land in Southeastern Connecticut sat quietly along the Thames River.

If you’ve driven Route 12 in Preston, you’ve likely seen the remnants of the former Norwich State Hospital campus — a massive property filled with empty buildings, overgrown roads, and a history stretching back more than a century.

Today, that same site is slowly transforming into what could become one of the largest redevelopment projects in the region’s history: Preston Riverwalk.

This story isn’t just about development. It’s about environmental cleanup, long-term planning, infrastructure challenges, and the enormous effort…

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