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New Canaan residents raised $40M to build a new library in 18 months: ‘On time, on schedule, on budget’

New Canaan residents raised $40M to build a new library in 18 months: ‘On time, on schedule, on budget’

by Kimberly Glassman | Nov 27, 2023 | Uncategorized

As construction wraps up on a new town green space and library, the outpouring of donations during the fund-raising campaign have put the New Canaan Library on track to complete its work on budget. The library was granted the $10 million credit line in August 2021 for...
New Canaan residents raised $40M to build a new library in 18 months: ‘On time, on schedule, on budget’

West Haven’s new Washington School coming later, but at lower cost to taxpayers, officials say

by Kimberly Glassman | Nov 27, 2023 | Uncategorized

When the City Council first approved funding to rebuild Washington Elementary School in May 2020, the total appropriation was just under $19.4 million — equaling roughly $3 million in additional costs on top of $16.4 million the city would pay less an expected state...
New Canaan residents raised $40M to build a new library in 18 months: ‘On time, on schedule, on budget’

As Stamford Garage Comes Down, Future Plans Remain Uncertain

by Kimberly Glassman | Nov 27, 2023 | Uncategorized

The notice that the state Department of Transportation has posted at the entrance to the Stamford train station parking garage is good news. It says the DOT will start to demolish the long-deteriorating garage on Feb. 1. Stamford residents who know the fraught history...
New Canaan residents raised $40M to build a new library in 18 months: ‘On time, on schedule, on budget’

Four Corners no more: CT turning some intersections into roundabouts

by Kimberly Glassman | Nov 27, 2023 | Uncategorized

The circle is at the end of the Whitehead Highway connector to I-91 and brings cars from the interstate to the Capitol area. There is room for two lanes, but they aren’t marked, creating something of a free-for-all at busy times. According to a traffic analysis...
New Canaan residents raised $40M to build a new library in 18 months: ‘On time, on schedule, on budget’

As investment in EV charging infrastructure ramps up, electric grid may need more than $1B upgrade

by Kimberly Glassman | Nov 27, 2023 | Uncategorized

As Republicans cast doubt on the state’s 2035 electric vehicle mandate, Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration says it’s confident there will be enough charging stations to meet demand when the requirement for all new car sales to be electric takes effect. Automakers are...
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