Officials were happy to report the $87.35 million middle school project is right on schedule, despite a roadblock involving nonessential business amid the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Ned Lamont’s recent executive order deemed only construction projects already underway could continue, however, New York-based Schenectady Steel’s production was deemed nonessential by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, according to Gene Nocera, Common Council majority leader and co-general chairman of the Middle School Building Committee. The middle school project hit a hitch two weeks ago during the erection of the building’s frame. That left Middletown officials in a position to implore Connecticut leaders that leaving one-third of the steel standing until after the pandemic recedes could present a safety hazard. The city was pleased to learn Friday the request was approved.
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