Four more locations identified with contaminated soil from Norwich’s Ponemah Mills

by Kimberly Glassman | Jun 3, 2025 | Uncategorized

The project manager for the Ponemah Mills development said Tuesday that four more locations have been identified as receiving contaminated soil excavated from the mill site. Phil Biondo told members of the Commission on the City Plan on Tuesday that in addition to the...

DOT agrees to remove race, gender-based criteria from DBE program

by Kimberly Glassman | Jun 3, 2025 | Uncategorized

The DOT has agreed to settle a case challenging the constitutionality of its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, effectively barring women- and minority-owned companies from automatic inclusion in the initiative. In a joint motion filed May 28 in U.S. District...

Ashon Avent named NPU chairman as Norwich utility upgrades ramp up

by Kimberly Glassman | Jun 3, 2025 | Uncategorized

The Norwich Public Utilities Board of Commissioners has appointed Ashon Avent as its chairman for the coming year, according to a community announcement. Avent, who has been an NPU commissioner since 2021, is the owner of T-Shirt World and a resident of Norwich for...

DOT to upgrade two historic stone bridges in Preston

by Kimberly Glassman | Jun 3, 2025 | Uncategorized

Two old stone bridges are proposed to be upgraded by the state Department of Transportation, despite being previously reinforced with modern technology. The projects call for adding new roads over the bridges, which officials said will address deficiencies, ensure the...

Load limit put in place for bridge on busy CT highway. Here is why and where

by Kimberly Glassman | Jun 2, 2025 | Uncategorized

The Commodore Hull Bridge, which carries Route 8 over the Housatonic River between Shelton and Derby, will now have a posted load restriction of a 32 tons load for all vehicles using the span, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The bridge...