Stamford finance committee wants less money in school construction fund for 2024-25 budget

by Kimberly Glassman | Apr 29, 2024 | Uncategorized

The Board of Representatives committee in charge of reviewing the budgets for the city and public schools has recommended that the full board approve them without any more cuts. However, the recommendation comes with an understanding that the Board of Finance will...

UConn’s Gampel Pavilion could see $100 million renovation project under proposal

by Kimberly Glassman | Apr 29, 2024 | Uncategorized

UConn expects word out of the State Capitol by May 8, the day the General Assembly adjourns, on whether the state will fund a proposed Gampel Pavilion renovation of about $100 million. Already, $10 million in state bonding has been allocated toward more immediate...

Fairfield, Westport to replace four aging, substandard bridges by 2028

by Kimberly Glassman | Apr 29, 2024 | Uncategorized

The town is preparing to replace four deteriorating bridges in the coming years. Town officials said construction crews will rebuild a Commerce Drive bridge over Ash Creek this summer, two more over Sasco Brook next year and a fourth over Pine Creek on Oldfield Road...

As UConn’s 10-year, $1.5B NextGenCT initiative wraps up, school eyes additional investment in STEM facilities

by Kimberly Glassman | Apr 29, 2024 | Uncategorized

UConn’s 10-year, $1.5 billion Next Generation Connecticut (NextGenCT) initiative, which targeted investments in facilities, faculty and enrollment, was touted as “one of the most ambitious state investments in economic development, higher education and research in the...

Cracks filled, lane reopens on I-95 in East Lyme

by Kimberly Glassman | Apr 26, 2024 | Uncategorized

Cracks about 60 feet long on Interstate 95 north between exits 74 and 75 closed the right lane Thursday afternoon for several hours while crews investigated the integrity of the road and worked to resolve the problem. The fissures were due to settling caused by the...