U.S. Naval Submarine Base granted $7.7M for improvements as part of promise to secure future in CT

by Kimberly Glassman | Aug 29, 2025 | Uncategorized

Gov. Ned Lamont delivered a modest $7.7 million grant to the U.S. Naval Submarine Base in Groton on Thursday for dock and waterfront improvements as part of the state’s continuing effort to keep the base open and operating in southeastern Connecticut. The grant is...

DEEP ‘Threatened’ Pull Back of Funds in Old Lyme After Referendum Delays

by Kimberly Glassman | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorized

tate officials warned First Selectwoman Martha Shoemaker that delays in calling a referendum to raise the sewer project budget could cost the town a forgivable loan to help cover the work. On Aug. 15, Deputy Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Energy and...

Waterbury Mixmaster replacement narrowed to two options costing $3B to $5B

by Kimberly Glassman | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorized

The state Department of Transportation is evaluating two options for replacing the so-called Mixmaster interchange of highway bridges in Waterbury following a $223.7 million rehabilitation of the crossroads of Interstate 84 and Route 8. The DOT on Tuesday announced...

Two CT airports will share in $7M in federal grants. Here’s how the funding will be used.

by Kimberly Glassman | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

Two Connecticut airports will receive $7 million in federal aviation grants, including $3.1 million that is helping lay the groundwork for a major expansion at Tweed New Haven Airport that could break ground late next year. The grants from the Federal Aviation...

CTDOT Announces the Long-Term Vision for the Replacement of the Waterbury Mixmaster

by Kimberly Glassman | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

After reviewing and analyzing multiple potential options, the two advancing alternatives are the Modern Crossover Interchange and Naugatuck River Shift. Both alternatives aim to improve safety and mobility on I-84 and Route 8, as well as improve multimodal connections...