by Joelyn Leon | Aug 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
The federal government is giving the region $389 million to improve the electrical grid. Part of that money will go towards erecting massive wind turbines off the coast of New London. Connecticut officials say that will mean cheaper, cleaner electricity in the long...
by Joelyn Leon | Aug 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Much-needed renovations to the 49-year-old XL Center in downtown Hartford are closer to reality as the state Bond Commission approved $118 million for the project Thursday. The total renovation for the 16,300-seat arena, which opened in 1975 as the Veterans Memorial...
by Joelyn Leon | Aug 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
In May 2022, New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart helped celebrate the launch of an $11 million redevelopment of the former Stanley Black & Decker headquarters on Myrtle Street into 106 market rate apartments. At the time, the project was expected to wrap-up in a...
by Joelyn Leon | Aug 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Connecticut will share a portion of $389 million in federal funds for electrical infrastructure projects in New England — including one in Montville — aimed at accommodating an influx of offshore wind power. The U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday announced it had...
by Joelyn Leon | Aug 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
City officials are waiting for one document before the state approves the demolition of 116 Cook Ave. and it can finalize hiring a contractor. The city received $2 million to demolish the building, and the City Council approved bonding $25 million to build the new...