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The United States has its first large offshore wind farm, with more to come

The United States has its first large offshore wind farm, with more to come

by Joelyn Leon | Mar 15, 2024 | Uncategorized

Danish wind energy developer Ørsted and the utility Eversource built a 12-turbine wind farm called South Fork Wind 35 miles (56 kilometers) east of Montauk Point, New York. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul went to Long Island Thursday to announce that the turbines are...
The United States has its first large offshore wind farm, with more to come

Stamford Awarded $17M as State Wins $21.8M to Reconnect Communities Split by Legacy Infrastructure

by Joelyn Leon | Mar 14, 2024 | Uncategorized

Most of the federal money to Connecticut, $17 million, has been awarded to Stamford, where it will be used to connect the struggling West Side to the prosperous downtown and growing South End. The aim is to ease travel from the West Side to downtown jobs, bus transit,...
The United States has its first large offshore wind farm, with more to come

354-unit Stamford development on Long Ridge Road gets OK from Planning Board

by Joelyn Leon | Mar 14, 2024 | Uncategorized

Developer Building and Land Technology wants to convert a four-story office building on a 25-acre site into a 354-unit residential complex at 800 Long Ridge Road. The development would include 618 total parking spaces, spread out over existing surface lots and an...
The United States has its first large offshore wind farm, with more to come

Could expanding Abbott Tech help ease overcrowding at Danbury High? Student demand is high

by Joelyn Leon | Mar 14, 2024 | Uncategorized

As the local school district grapples with surging student enrollment and overcrowding at Danbury High School, local leaders have considered whether expanding Henry Abbott Technical High School could help resolve the issues. Expansion is possible, according to the...
The United States has its first large offshore wind farm, with more to come

Plainville residents to vote on $61M middle school renovation project

by Joelyn Leon | Mar 14, 2024 | Uncategorized

Residents will decide on a $61 million middle school renovation project when it heads to referendum on Tuesday. While the total estimated cost of the project is $61,913,393, the estimated local cost to the town is $25,712,663. This is due to the project meeting the...
The United States has its first large offshore wind farm, with more to come

Manchester library grows beyond budget, with schematic estimated at $53.6 million

by Joelyn Leon | Mar 14, 2024 | Uncategorized

Residents approved a $39 million bond referendum in November 2022 for a new main library branch to be located at 1041 Main St., intended to help revitalize Main Street while modernizing and expanding the town’s offerings beyond the cramped Mary Cheney Library at...
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