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Minority contractors say CT not following its own rules, proposed fix doesn’t go far enough

Minority contractors say CT not following its own rules, proposed fix doesn’t go far enough

by Kimberly Glassman | May 5, 2025 | Uncategorized

In 2021, in response to concerns about underrepresentation of minority businesses and the alleged presence of “front businesses” taking advantage of the system, the legislature commissioned a study examining whether state contracts were being awarded fairly. Last...
Minority contractors say CT not following its own rules, proposed fix doesn’t go far enough

After 3 years, Amazon is delivering on massive 3.2-million-square-foot warehouse in Connecticut

by Kimberly Glassman | May 5, 2025 | Uncategorized

After three years of eager anticipation, online retail giant Amazon is on its way to delivering on a towering and massive state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution center to Waterbury and Naugatuck. With the logistics hub, Amazon is also expected to bring the...
Minority contractors say CT not following its own rules, proposed fix doesn’t go far enough

New Haven wraps construction on final Farmington Canal Trail phase ahead of May opening

by Kimberly Glassman | May 2, 2025 | Uncategorized

After more than a decade of planning, New Haven has nearly concluded the fourth and final phase of its section of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail that stretches toward downtown. Mayor Justin Elicker said the path should open in May, with only some electrical work...
Minority contractors say CT not following its own rules, proposed fix doesn’t go far enough

Stamford Zoning Board approves plans for a warehouse at former WWE site

by Kimberly Glassman | May 2, 2025 | Uncategorized

The Stamford Zoning Board gave final approvals for plans for a warehouse and “flex industrial” building at the site of the former World Wrestling Entertainment studio on Hamilton Avenue. The Zoning Board reviewed some modifications to the initial proposal...
Minority contractors say CT not following its own rules, proposed fix doesn’t go far enough

One year later: How CT overcame a fiery I-95 crash that ruined an overpass

by Kimberly Glassman | May 2, 2025 | Uncategorized

One year ago, all traffic on Interstate 95, one of the busiest highways in the country, was halted in the heart of Norwalk. Traffic flows freely along Interstate 95 in Norwalk under the remnants of the Fairfield Avenue bridge on Monday morning, May 6, 2024. Crews...
Minority contractors say CT not following its own rules, proposed fix doesn’t go far enough

Manchester starts Spruce Street upgrades, new park to complement apartments planned at former school

by Kimberly Glassman | May 2, 2025 | Uncategorized

Work has begun on Spruce Street enhancements that will complement the 41 apartments planned for the former Nathan Hale School. Manchester will construct a neighborhood pocket park at 140 Spruce St., currently a parking lot next to the historic Nathan Hale School...
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