Ansonia Wetlands Chief Resigns; Alderman Rescinds Complaint, but Izzo Quits Anyway

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Inland Wetlands Commission Chairman John Izzo resigned Wednesday, even after an ethics probe launched earlier this week was halted Wednesday when a city alderman calling for the investigation rescinded his complaint. Alderman Steve Blume, D-7, claimed at Tuesday night's Board of Aldermen meeting that Izzo brokered a deal at 141 Pulaski Highway before granting Inland Wetlands approval to a construction project at the site. Then Wednesday, after speaking directly with Izzo for the first time, Blume rescinded his claims, and said an investigation would not be necessary.

Izzo, a local Realtor, claimed the accusations were a misunderstanding, and that he only became involved with the property after its approval. Izzo said he is currently the property's broker.

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Ansonia Wetlands Chief Resigns; Alderman Rescinds Complaint, but Izzo Quits Anyway

"I did not know that gentleman. I [had] never met him before," he said of his relationship with 141 Pulaski Highway own...

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