Date: November 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (In-person Check-in and complimentary breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m. Virtual login at 8:45 a.m.)
In-Person Location: UConn Middlesex County Extension Center, 1066 Saybrook Road, Haddam, CT 06438
Cost: $55.00 (Complimentary breakfast and lunch included for in-person participants.)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (Please note both in-person AND virtual registrations have limited seating. Early registration is encouraged.)
***At this time virtual registration is full. You may still register to attend in person.***
The Land Use Academy's Advanced Legal Procedures Training for land use commissioners is presented by the UConn Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) in collaboration with the CT Bar Association. The training will cover these topics:
The sessions will be presented by Ken Slater, Rich Roberts, and Mark Branse of Halloran & Sage.
General Commissioner training hours: 3
Fair & Affordable Housing training hours: 1
In-person participants will receive a certificate of participation. Virtual participants will receive a confirmation email of the amount of time spent in the session.
If you have special dietary restrictions or accessibility needs, please notify Jess at jessica.goldman@uconn.edu by Friday, November 13, 2026 at noon.
Note: What's Legally Required: A Guide to Legal Rules for Making Land Use Decisions in the State of Connecticut" by attorney Mike Zizka is a useful reference book for commissioners. It is available for sale at: https://s.uconn.edu/wlrbook. In-person attendees may order in advance and pick up at the workshop by selecting "Walk-In" for shipping. Please note this book is not required for this training. All proceeds from the book support CLEAR training programs.
For more information, contact us at clear@uconn.edu or at 860-345-4511.
Price:
$55.00