Sections of WWII-era plant in New Britain to be restored, repurposed with help of $2M state grant

by Kimberly Glassman | Jul 31, 2025 | Uncategorized

Deteriorating sections of a sprawling, World War II-era factory complex in New Britain will undergo a major renovation, thanks in part to a $2 million state brownfield grant aimed at advancing industrial redevelopment. The grant, awarded to the City of New Britain,...

Early plans for former MassMutual site in Enfield calls for several public, private amenities

by Kimberly Glassman | Jul 31, 2025 | Uncategorized

After a failed attempt to convert the former MassMutual site into a sprawling sports complex fell through, new developers are detailing their early plans for the property, including a variety of new housing, and indoor and outdoor dining for both residents who would...

56 CT projects are vying for part of $950M. Major housing projects and an arts venue made the list.

by Kimberly Glassman | Jul 31, 2025 | Uncategorized

There are 56 projects in Connecticut seeking a share in nearly $950 million. And an ambitious expansion plan for Hartford’s Real Art Ways that has been percolating for years could break ground later this year, with a key piece of financing all but assured to fall into...

Neighbors grit teeth as Old Lyme school construction hammers on

by Kimberly Glassman | Jul 31, 2025 | Uncategorized

The Mile Creek School renovation and addition is the major part of the Lyme/Old Lyme school district’s facilities project, a $57.5 million endeavor to improve heating, air conditioning and ventilation, handicapped accessibility, security at Center School, Mile...

Stamford Officials to Vote on Master Plan as Zoning Hums Along

by Kimberly Glassman | Jul 31, 2025 | Uncategorized

Before they left for their August break, Zoning Board members OK’d a general development plan for tearing down the two remaining St. John’s Towers on Tresser Boulevard and replacing them with 305 affordable apartments. Board members approved lighting, landscaping and...

State grant gets riverwalk project between Windsor and Hartford closer to the finish line

by Kimberly Glassman | Jul 31, 2025 | Uncategorized

With the state awarding $517,000 to install new trailside amenities, the long-imagined effort to connect Hartford and Windsor along the Connecticut River has taken another step toward becoming a reality. When completed, the Joe Marfuggi Riverwalk will feature a...