Shelton close to $4M in state funds to remediate Canal Street site for apartment plan

by Kimberly Glassman | Oct 16, 2025 | Uncategorized

Shelton Economic Development Corp. President Sheila O’Malley said the city is hoping to be awarded roughly $4 million in state grant money to remediate 235 Canal St., former home to Apex Tool & Cutter Co. The money will be used to remediate the property, which is...

How do you move a river? Waterbury Mixmaster overhaul could do just that

by Kimberly Glassman | Oct 16, 2025 | Uncategorized

After a years-long study, the state Department of Transportation has narrowed down the possible design options for a long-term overhaul of the congested, crash-prone interchange of Interstate 84 and Route 8 in Waterbury known as the Mixmaster. A key difference between...

Here’s how Hartford is planning to redesign several of its major roadways, including Main Street

by Kimberly Glassman | Oct 16, 2025 | Uncategorized

Several projects are underway, or in the planning stages, to modernize and improve the safety of major roadways in Hartford. Among them is the continued effort to overhaul Farmington Avenue, building on work that started last year near the border of West Hartford and...

Meriden reviews $191M projects for Pulaski and Hooker schools; city share estimated at $23M

by Kimberly Glassman | Oct 16, 2025 | Uncategorized

City and school officials are reviewing new design studies for a new Casimir Pulaski Elementary School and a renovated Thomas Hooker Elementary School, which would cost the city an estimated $23.27 million after state reimbursements. The district now has three...

State begins construction on $35.2M redevelopment of Waterbury train station

by Kimberly Glassman | Oct 15, 2025 | Uncategorized

Gov. Ned Lamont and state Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto said the long-anticipated project will modernize the historic Union Station building, improve accessibility and enhance the overall rider experience on the Metro-North Waterbury Branch Line. The...

CT moving ahead with $52.5M expansion of EV charging network after Trump initially blocked funds

by Kimberly Glassman | Oct 14, 2025 | Uncategorized

Federal highway officials have given the go-ahead to Connecticut’s updated plan to use $52.5 million in federal funding to expand the high-speed charging network for electric vehicles in the state. The Trump administration in February paused the distribution of...