sorry about the title I was thinking New England CT but hah yes it does look like Northeast - but you're correct I'm Northwest CT
went back today and dug some more, nothing worth posting... seems they dump right into the river and what I was finding is all that has not been washed away. dug about 5 feet back from the bank and I don't even get the ash/coal line that is right on the bank. oh well more walking and research this winter!