Deciding to fund the renovation of Anna Reynolds was “not a tough decision” Governor Ned Lamont told town officials during a visit to the elementary school on Reservoir Road Monday morning. The state is providing over $20 million toward the $35.5 million project, approved by nearly 70% of voters in a Nov. 2020 referendum. Anna […]
The bipartisan infrastructure bill contains $550 billion in new spending. “The $1.2 trillion figure comes from funding normally allocated each year for highways and other infrastructure projects,” wrote John Probasco for Investopedia. “Following passage, the proposed legislation was sent to the House of Representatives where further adjustments are expected. Should the bill pass, the House […]
A $1.88 million project to replace Meriden Markham Airport’s aging runway and taxiway began earlier this week. That work will continue on the municipal airport until Oct. 21, according to a notice regarding the project. Constance Castillo, the airport’s manager, said the work, which is being completed by Tilcon Connecticut, Inc., began on-time — at […]
An $8.8 million redevelopment of two long-vacant Main Street buildings stands to become the first recipient of city grant and loan money through a revived economic development program if approved by the City Council. The project on Thursday received unanimous support from the Norwich Community Development Corp. board of directors for a $400,000 matching grant […]
Developer John Guedes, a Shelton resident and owner of Primrose Companies, tweaked his plans for construction of a five-story structure, dubbed Riverview Park Royal, with 11,000 square feet of retail or commercial space and 92 apartments at property listed as 113-123 Canal St. The modified plans, presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday in […]
The rehabilitation of Arrigoni Bridge approach spans and operational improvements at St. John’s Square / Main Street intersection in Middletown and Portland are moving right along and expected to wrap up in the early part of 2022. After the project on the Arrigoni wraps up, our attention will turn toward the East Haddam Swing Bridge […]
Power plants in New Haven and Bridgeport are likely to be sold, as two subsidiaries of a Boston-based company have signed a $1.92 billion agreement to purchase New Jersey-based Public Service Enterprise Group’s 6,750-megawatt fossil fuel generation portfolio. The deal with ArcLight Energy Partners’ subsidiaries is expected to close by the end of this year […]
Twenty-nine new highway traffic surveillance cameras covering state highways in the Meriden area are coming online at a traffic website this week as part of the completion of a $24 million installation program. The new network additions allow motorists to monitor congestion, road conditions, construction and maintenance, lane closures and accidents around the clock, in […]
The 1,100-foot long Central Vermont Railroad Pier, built in 1876, is being connected to the more modern adjacent pier as part of a plan to convert the two piers into one central wharf that initially will be used as a staging and assembly area for the offshore wind industry’s turbines. CVRR Pier was listed on […]
Currently being considered in the Senate, the bill would strengthen the ability of unions to form and collectively bargain. The bill, which passed the House in March, would amend the National Labor Relations Act — as well as parts of the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947 and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act — […]
