Understanding of law requiring notification of changes to property

7 months ago I learned of a law passed in 1971 in Connecticut . This law requires abutting property owners to notify the other, of major changes to their own property by Return Certified Mail. We bought our property in October1977.Construction on a huge facility together with a 500 foot long driveway plus 3 parking lots was begun in 1984 on the property next door. We never received the required letter. Being first time home owners, we never questioned the legality of it all, assuming that everything was as it should be. I might add that during that period myhusband was working 1st shift at Electric Boat and I was stationed in Texas in the U.S. Army, which meant that we were rarely home to see what was going on next door. That project has since, developed into any homeowner's worst nightmare.

I've recently visited the town hall to ask to see our certified letter. The town insists that ''you must have been notified''. I asked to see the letter. The town says that they are not required to keep such information beyond 5 years. In addition, we had 15 days after receiving the letter to voice any concerns and ask questions, not now. Without notification how would we know that there would be any concerns? Can anything be done now?

Correcting Social Security Card

My name on my social security card was misspelled for many years and it is time it is corrected. Do I simply bring my card, birth certificate, and other forms of identification to the local social security office to correct it? Should I call ahead and schedule an appointment?