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Trump’s new tariffs add pressure to construction pipeline

Trump’s new tariffs add pressure to construction pipeline

by Kimberly Glassman | Mar 5, 2025 | Uncategorized

The Trump administration officially enacted a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada Tuesday, along with an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods. The tariffs on Mexico and Canada were initially set to take effect in February but were ultimately postponed for a...
Trump’s new tariffs add pressure to construction pipeline

Norwich Public Utilities to apply for $3.75M state grant to investigate water lines

by Kimberly Glassman | Mar 5, 2025 | Uncategorized

Following City Council approval Monday night, Norwich Public Utilities will apply for an additional $3.75 million from the state to continue inspecting its water lines for lead. Seventy percent of the $3.75 million would be paid to NPU as a grant, while it would...
Trump’s new tariffs add pressure to construction pipeline

Five years since COVID hit, CT’s Bradley International Airport aims for ‘even more growth’

by Kimberly Glassman | Mar 5, 2025 | Uncategorized

Significant projects to enhance baggage screening and improve the flow of passengers through the terminal are underway because Bradley International Airport needs to keep up with rebounding activity. The pandemic hit the aviation industry hard, and Bradley did not...
Trump’s new tariffs add pressure to construction pipeline

New $15.5 million recreation center in South Norwalk will restore community feeling, officials say

by Kimberly Glassman | Mar 3, 2025 | Uncategorized

Recent U.S. Census Bureau data shows that 18% of Norwalk’s residents identify solely as Black; recent data from the city shows that over a fifth of the residents of District B, comprising South Norwalk, identify as Black. The voting district has the highest...
Trump’s new tariffs add pressure to construction pipeline

Meriden seeks funding for the senior center’s second phase to prevent the cost from increasing

by Kimberly Glassman | Mar 3, 2025 | Uncategorized

Although phase one of the plans for the senior center is in motion, the city is still looking for funding to start phase two once phase one is completed, said Meriden City Manager Brian Daniels. Recently, the committee designated 116 Cook Ave. as the site for the new...
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