Lamont says funding for Anna Reynolds Schools in Newington was ‘not a tough decision’ during tour

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 […]

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Industry Awaits Its Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Plan

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 […]

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Meriden Markham Airport closed for runway resurfacing

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 […]

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Proposed $8.8 million Main Street project would be first to receive Norwich grant money

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 […]

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Affordable units may be part of downtown Shelton development

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 […]

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On the Move: Work on Arrigoni, East Haddam swing bridges will have impact

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 […]

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2 CT power plants part of $1.9 billion deal with N.J.-based company

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 […]

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New highway traffic cams online on as state finishes $24M project

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 […]

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10 ways the PRO Act could change the game for employers and organized labor

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 — […]

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Three new buildings proposed on Shelton’s Bridgeport Ave.

Owners of a Bridgeport Avenue property – already home to a building leased by PerkinElmer and Gary Plastic Packaging Corp. – have plans to construct three other buildings on the site. The company AA Shelton LLC is seeking a Planned Development District approval for 710 Bridgeport Ave., with the goal of constructing three separate buildings. […]

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‘Words don’t do it justice’: $87M Middletown middle school nears completion

New furniture and technology will be in place by the Sept. 9 opening of the fall semester. The new school is predicted to be more energy efficient by some 28.5 percent compared with other similar sized buildings, TSKP architect Michael Scott has said. Work includes installation of rooftop photovoltaics, with 14 areas that could generate […]

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$50 million renovation project officially breaks ground at Chamberlain Elementary School

New Britain benefited from a state package last fall that ensures funding reimbursement of 95% for this project, through the state’s school construction grant program. “It’s an 18-month project with completion expected in December 2022,” Newfield Senior Project Manager Matt Glaser said. The building’s footprint will increase by about 17,000 sq. ft. to an estimated […]

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CT upping stake in fuel cell industry with new energy-purchase mandate

Somewhat less publicized has been the steady march of fuel cell technology, an electrochemical energy source that promises the reliability of conventional fuels alongside the minimal environmental impact of renewables. Once beset by prohibitively high costs, improving technology and rising production levels are making fuel cells more competitive than ever before.And the industry has found […]

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Waterbury spends $523,000 for study of needed school construction and upgrades

The Board of Aldermen approved a contract with the SLAM Collaborative on July 19. The contract gives the Glastonbury-based firm a little more than eight months to deliver. Waterbury public schools could use a portion of $131.2 million in pending COVID-relief and economic recovery funds to further building plans. Superintendent Verna Ruffin said district officials […]

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CT Supreme Court to hear land use lawsuits against Stamford’s Board of Representatives

Board of Representatives Attorney Patricia Sullivan of Cohen & Wolf said that the cases, one involving a potential Life Time Fitness gym and the other about a parcel in the South End, will skip the appellate courts. Instead, Connecticut’s top legal authority opted to hear arguments during its next session, which starts Sept. 7 and […]

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Developer plans retail-and-hotel project across from Clinton Crossing outlets

The developer behind a mixed-use, retail and hotel project across from Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets said Monday that he hopes to complete the first phase of the development around the end of the year. Ken Navarro, a partner at Greylock Property Group, said construction of the firm’s Indian River Shops at Clinton project has continued […]

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Senators say trillion-dollar infrastructure bill will be ‘transformative’

During a morning virtual news conference from Washington, U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy said that once President Biden’s infrastructure legislation is passed in the Senate and House of Representatives, an even larger follow-up will be pursued by congressional Democrats under so-called budgetary reconciliation rules. “Our goal is to finish this bipartisan proposal by […]

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