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Defense Department must resume use of PLAs, judge says

Defense Department must resume use of PLAs, judge says

by Kimberly Glassman | May 23, 2025 | Uncategorized

Judge Rudolph Contreras ruled in favor of North America’s Building Trades Unions and the Baltimore-D.C. Metro Building and Construction Trades Council on May 16, ordering the DOD to set aside PLA-avoidant guidance, even for projects not related to the plaintiffs....
Defense Department must resume use of PLAs, judge says

Southington elementary school expansions and roof improvements to head to referendum

by Kimberly Glassman | May 22, 2025 | Uncategorized

The expansion of Kelley and South End elementary schools, along with roof replacements for three other elementary schools are on the horizon once they pass referendum. This project would build a new, slightly larger Kelley with four sections per grade, and includes a...
Defense Department must resume use of PLAs, judge says

As Bridgeport smokestack demolitions loom, Soundside organizer has major concerns for music festival

by Kimberly Glassman | May 22, 2025 | Uncategorized

As the developer and manager of the city-owned concert amphitheater, Howard Saffan looks forward to the just-announced demolition of the decommissioned power plant and its three smokestacks that loom over the live music venue. But as an organizer behind the fourth...
Defense Department must resume use of PLAs, judge says

Plainville will vote on these projects on June 3

by Kimberly Glassman | May 21, 2025 | Uncategorized

Residents will have the opportunity to vote on multiple public works projects, including the creation of a new Public Works Department, during an all-day referendum June 3 at the Plainville Firehouse. The referendum will be held between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the...
Defense Department must resume use of PLAs, judge says

Norwalk break grounds on $1.3M project to improve safety on 5-leg intersection on Hospital Hill

by Kimberly Glassman | May 21, 2025 | Uncategorized

As construction begins this week on a streetscape improvement project, city officials said they hope to see a safer intersection on Hospital Hill by the end of 2025. The $1.3 million project is focused on improving the safety of the five-leg intersection of Stuart...
Defense Department must resume use of PLAs, judge says

Waterbury sets new date for hearing on massive affordable housing development

by Kimberly Glassman | May 21, 2025 | Uncategorized

The City Planning Commission has rescheduled a hearing on a 63-lot affordable housing development that a local nonprofit developer is proposing to build on the city’s border with Prospect. Waterbury-based NEST has partnered with Meriden-based Carabetta...
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