“Weaponized” wetlands: A neighborhood dispute in Haddam goes legal

“Weaponized” wetlands: A neighborhood dispute in Haddam goes legal

Connecticut law defines wetlands as more than just naturally occurring bodies of water like bogs, marshes and swamps. Unfortunately for Haddam resident Dale Clegg, manmade ponds can also fit the definition, and it has led to an ongoing legal battle that has prevented him from working on his property for close to two years.  In May 2024, Clegg purchased an undeveloped lot in Haddam for the purpose of passing it on to his three grandchildren. Cle…