UConn selects preferred developer, approves $750K for student housing project at Avery Point campus

by Kimberly Glassman | Apr 25, 2025 | Uncategorized

UConn plans to build student housing at its Avery Point campus in Groton, which has about 450 full-time students but currently lacks a residential component. Following an RFP process, UConn has selected a preferred developer to build the facility, which would include...

Traffic to be split on I-95 north in Westport for construction starting May 5, DOT says

by Kimberly Glassman | Apr 25, 2025 | Uncategorized

Traffic will be split on Interstate 95 north in Westport starting May 5, according to the state Department of Transportation. The DOT said traffic restrictions will affect I-95 north between exits 17 and 18 in Westport from 8 p.m. on Monday, May 5, through 6 a.m. on...

How UConn athletics made a ‘huge leap forward’ with the renovation and construction of facilities

by Kimberly Glassman | Apr 25, 2025 | Uncategorized

Construction is officially open on the Bailey Student-Athletic Success Center, a complete makeover of the existing Greer Field House that includes the Nayden Center For Academic Excellence. UConn isn’t done improving its facilities because such work never ends on any...

South Windsor approves warehouse on Rye Street with planned railroad connection

by Kimberly Glassman | Apr 25, 2025 | Uncategorized

Officials have approved plans for a 200,000-square-foot warehouse along a railroad in an industrial area. The South Windsor Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved Tuesday night a special exception for a warehouse at a currently vacant 16-acre lot at 250...

New Haven schools could get two new pools as part of $25 million renovation plan

by Kimberly Glassman | Apr 23, 2025 | Uncategorized

As part of ongoing repair and improvement efforts, New Haven Public School officials are proposing six renovation projects, including roof and swimming pool replacements across the district. The proposed projects include swimming pool replacements at Conte-West Hills...

State lawmakers approve Transfer Act replacement, expected to yield billions in economic activity

by Kimberly Glassman | Apr 23, 2025 | Uncategorized

State officials on Tuesday celebrated the final adoption of new rules governing environmental cleanups at Connecticut’s industrial and commercial sites, with the change expected to yield billions in economic activity and thousands of new jobs. The General Assembly’s...