Ex-CT Deputy Budget Director Diamantis linked to bribery scheme years after Torrington courthouse project

by Joelyn Leon | May 28, 2024 | Uncategorized

Diamantis, 67, is accused by the FBI of extorting private contractors into paying him thousands of dollars in bribes as the director of the state’s Office of School Construction Grants and Review. A lawyer and former state representative, Diamantis posted a $500,000...

Pawcatuck theater developer proposes expansion of $80M project

by Joelyn Leon | May 28, 2024 | Uncategorized

In a new application to the Planning and Zoning Commission, READCO of Old Lyme and its development partner TRIO have proposed a revision of the master plan for the former Hoyt’s/Regal Cinema property on Route 2. READCO plans to expand its Pawcatuck theater...

Apartment project near Dunkin’ Park clears key hurdle, will bring 269 units to CT’s capital city

by Joelyn Leon | May 28, 2024 | Uncategorized

Funding secured, developer Randy Salvatore is moving ahead with plans to build a new mixed-use complex on the edge of downtown Hartford, confident that the demand for rental apartments in the capital city remains strong. A financing package to redevelop the former RPI...

Fairfield to close part of Riverside Drive as crews rebuild culverts, tide gates to limit floods

by Joelyn Leon | May 28, 2024 | Uncategorized

Part of Riverside Drive will shut down for more than a year in the coming months as construction crews rebuild coastal infrastructure that keeps floodwaters in check. Fairfield Engineering Manager Bill Hurley said the town will launch a more than $5.5 million project...

Eversource upgrades gas lines on Danbury’s Main Street, with repaving work planned for July

by Joelyn Leon | May 28, 2024 | Uncategorized

The utility provider is working closely with the city of Danbury and the Connecticut Department of Transportation on the project, “and our work will be complete in June to meet DOT’s schedule for their planned work along Main Street,” Ratliff said. Then...