Norwich Public Utilities to apply for $3.75M state grant to investigate water lines

by Kimberly Glassman | Mar 5, 2025 | Uncategorized

Following City Council approval Monday night, Norwich Public Utilities will apply for an additional $3.75 million from the state to continue inspecting its water lines for lead. Seventy percent of the $3.75 million would be paid to NPU as a grant, while it would...

Five years since COVID hit, CT’s Bradley International Airport aims for ‘even more growth’

by Kimberly Glassman | Mar 5, 2025 | Uncategorized

Significant projects to enhance baggage screening and improve the flow of passengers through the terminal are underway because Bradley International Airport needs to keep up with rebounding activity. The pandemic hit the aviation industry hard, and Bradley did not...

New $15.5 million recreation center in South Norwalk will restore community feeling, officials say

by Kimberly Glassman | Mar 3, 2025 | Uncategorized

Recent U.S. Census Bureau data shows that 18% of Norwalk’s residents identify solely as Black; recent data from the city shows that over a fifth of the residents of District B, comprising South Norwalk, identify as Black. The voting district has the highest...

Meriden seeks funding for the senior center’s second phase to prevent the cost from increasing

by Kimberly Glassman | Mar 3, 2025 | Uncategorized

Although phase one of the plans for the senior center is in motion, the city is still looking for funding to start phase two once phase one is completed, said Meriden City Manager Brian Daniels. Recently, the committee designated 116 Cook Ave. as the site for the new...

Connecticut DOT to remove stop signs, add merge lanes on Route 15 in Hamden

by Kimberly Glassman | Mar 3, 2025 | Uncategorized

The state Department of Transportation is developing plans to improve the Wilbur Cross Parkway and Whitney Avenue interchange at exit 61, it announced in a press release. The project, designed to reduce crashes on the parkway and improve accessibility on Whitney...

Get ready for traffic jams: CT DOT has 532 active capital projects this year. See where they are.

by Kimberly Glassman | Mar 3, 2025 | Uncategorized

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is up for another busy year repairing state roads and bridges. And that means motorists need to know: There are 532 active capital projects planned for this year to be aware of while traveling on state highways, bridges and...