by Joelyn Leon | Sep 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
A group of residents has created a petition outlining their concern over the impact the proposed mixed-use residential development at the former University of Connecticut campus would have on existing wetlands and the town. Proposals for 1800 Asylum Ave. — the western...
by Joelyn Leon | Sep 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
Advocates say transit-oriented development could be a good solution if done right. But in order for it to succeed, they say it’ll need to be both affordable and environmentally sustainable. Building in wetlands like the area around Fairfield Metro requires...
by Joelyn Leon | Sep 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
After years of planning and design work, negotiations with state environmental officials, project changes and cost increases, the biggest utility project in city history is about to break ground. The City Council last week authorized $199.2 million in bonding, secured...
by Joelyn Leon | Sep 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
A Maine company is looking to build a nearly $100 million battery storage facility on property at the local landfill. The facility, which would potentially hold between 100 and 150 megawatts of renewable energy, would be connected to the Eversource power grid and...
by Joelyn Leon | Sep 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
As House Republicans force a fight over federal spending, it’s looking increasingly likely that Congress will not pass bills that fund federal operations before the start of the new fiscal year, which would shut down the government on Oct. 1. Among a slew of negative...
