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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 28, 2012

E.H. Republican Chair Demands Answers from Former E.H. TownOfficials regarding Tyler Street Property

East Haven Republican Town Committee Chairman Ben Mazzucco demanded answerstoday from former Town officials regarding a Request for Proposals for 200 TylerStreet which the former Finance Director and prior Mayor published on August 25, 2011- 85 days before the residents ever voted on a use for the property in the 2011referendum.

The RFP indicates that the Town, through former Finance Director Tom Thompson,was accepting proposals from development teams for the development of 200 TylerStreet. It goes on to state that [w]e feel the town should seek a contractor who wouldbe interested in the purchase and development of this property. It explains, [b]eing in

a residential area this building has the potential for rental apartments or condominiums.The RFP, which was geared toward attracting condominium developers, called fordevelopers to submit plans which would include the number of units proposed byproperty, a development budget, and a detailed project schedule.

Mazzucco explained, The publication of the RFP by the prior administration eighty-fivedays before the referendum took place is a slap in the face to the people of East Havenwho thought their voices were being heard in the referendum. Instead, the formerMayor and former Finance Director took it upon themselves to push a secret agenda topeddle the property for condominium development.

Mazzucco continued, More so, the discovery of this RFP calls into question the recentpush by several current and former Democratic town officials to discuss a plan forsenior housing and condo development at the property.

Former Town officials who have recently criticized Mayor Maturo regarding the 200Tyler Street property have praised the prior administration for its supposed transparencyand for listening to the voice of the people on this issue. Mazzucco explained, ThisRFP, which was never announced via any press release or explained to councilmembers, directly contradicts that sentiment.

Mazzucco concluded, The 200 Tyler Street Reuse Committee was formed to explore

three options for the property but it appears from this RFP, and from the arrogancedemonstrated by the publication of this RFP before the referendum, that the prioradministration had only one use in mind all along. However, moving forward, the Townand Mayor Maturo have demonstrated a readiness to engage in a meaningfulconversation about the future of the property something which is sorely needed in lightof the discovery of the dealings of the prior administration.

For more information, please contact Ben Mazzucco at 203-605-6367Attachments: (1) Copy of RFP, (2) Copy of Ad from New Haven Register

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