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Solar project near Heublein Tower sparks fight over Farmington Valley’s skyline

Solar project near Heublein Tower sparks fight over Farmington Valley’s skyline

by Joelyn Leon | Apr 7, 2026 | Uncategorized

Lodestar Energy is seeking state approval to build a 4.65-megawatt solar array on the site of a former golf course in Simsbury, a proposal that has drawn concerns from the town’s chief elected official. The West Hartford-based developer filed a petition with the...
Solar project near Heublein Tower sparks fight over Farmington Valley’s skyline

North Crossing to begin leasing 237 new apartments near Dunkin’ Park in Hartford

by Joelyn Leon | Apr 7, 2026 | Uncategorized

HARTFORD — A new 237-unit apartment building is expected to open soon in the North End of Hartford, in the immediate vicinity of Dunkin’ Park. Stamford-based developer RMS Companies plans to open next month the Portrait at North Crossing at 1143 Main St., part...
Solar project near Heublein Tower sparks fight over Farmington Valley’s skyline

Drivers are going to have to slow down to 45 mph during 4-year Gold Star Bridge project

by Joelyn Leon | Apr 7, 2026 | Uncategorized

Beginning Wednesday morning, the southbound Gold Star Memorial Bridge will be reduced to three lanes, with crews restriping lanes starting Tuesday evening. Due to weather, the new traffic configuration was delayed from the original start date of Monday. The new...
Solar project near Heublein Tower sparks fight over Farmington Valley’s skyline

Siting Council approves Manchester solar project on nearly 30 acres

by Joelyn Leon | Apr 6, 2026 | Uncategorized

MANCHESTER — State officials have approved a Lake Street solar facility that has proved controversial among some neighbors. The Connecticut Siting Council approved a petition from North Haven-based solar developer Greenskies Clean Energy to build a 1.2-megawatt solar...
Solar project near Heublein Tower sparks fight over Farmington Valley’s skyline

Manafort Wins Dual Awards for Major Projects in Conn.

by Joelyn Leon | Apr 6, 2026 | Uncategorized

At the Associated General Contractors of Connecticut (AGC) BuildCT Awards held on, Feb. 12, 2026, Manafort was honored with the Construction Manager/General Contractor Mid-Size Renovation Award for the Bloomfield Public Library — Prosser Library project. This...
Solar project near Heublein Tower sparks fight over Farmington Valley’s skyline

Lane closure on CT interstate bridge, weight restriction on another span, begin Monday. What to know

by Joelyn Leon | Apr 6, 2026 | Uncategorized

There will be bridge inspections on the Bulkeley Bridge in Hartford and East Hartford this month and that means upcoming lane closures, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. This work is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 6 and be completed on...
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