Court delay means future development around CT city’s ballpark no clearer as legal fees mount

by Joelyn Leon | Oct 3, 2023 | Uncategorized

The delay of a hearing scheduled to start this week — possibly until late November — comes as the mixed-use development around the city’s minor league ballpark remains stalled. A legal battle between the city and the former developer — fired by Hartford Mayor Luke...

Griswold to get $8 million for water and sewer project – here’s what that means for the town

by Joelyn Leon | Oct 3, 2023 | Uncategorized

The largest of these projects in eastern Connecticut is $8.707 million expected to go to Griswold to fund a municipal water infrastructure project to extend water and sewer access to 325 acres of commercial land, according to a press release from state Sen. Heather...

Two Gas Utility Companies Planning to Raise Rates

by Joelyn Leon | Oct 3, 2023 | Uncategorized

The requests to increase distribution rates – which would raise revenue by 5 percent for Connecticut Natural Gas and 9 percent for Southern Connecticut Gas – come at a tense time between utilities and the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority tasked with overseeing...

Connecticut DEEP wants to demolish historic Farmington River dam to clear way for migratory fish

by Joelyn Leon | Oct 3, 2023 | Uncategorized

Now, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is looking to remove the obsolete dam, in an effort to open up the river for fish passage and restore a free flowing river. Dam removal could open up about 19 miles for fish passage on this part of...

CT Bond Commission set to OK funding for crumbling foundations and projects in East Hartford, Windsor

by Joelyn Leon | Oct 3, 2023 | Uncategorized

The state Bond Commission is expected to approve millions of dollars for projects in north-central Connecticut, including the next installment of $25 million for crumbling foundations. The agenda for Friday’s meeting includes the fiscal year 2023-24 allocation...

CT State Capitol roof repair is just the beginning of major restorations in 1878 building

by Joelyn Leon | Oct 2, 2023 | Uncategorized

But this month, crews of restoration experts erected scaffolding both inside and outside the Gothic Revival national landmark, and using cranes for equipment and demolition hauling, have begun work on rebuilding the two skylights, as well as the long-delayed...