Around the Local

Andrea and Steve Ozyck, co-founders of Sasco Creek Neighbors Environmental Trust, challenge UI's cost estimates and claims about their proposed transmission line project. The opinion piece argues that the utility's $500 million gap between overhead and underground options may be significantly overstated when accounting for key factors.
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Connecticut announces major transit-oriented development featuring two 16-story towers with 470 apartments and 28,000 square feet of retail space next to New Haven's Union Station. Source: newhavenindependent.org
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Major development project in Danbury reaches completion milestone, with new facility reportedly 10 times larger than its previous location according to local officials. Source: patch.com
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Demolition begins on remaining vacant Winchester Repeating Arms factory buildings near Munson and Mansfield Streets as part of ongoing site cleanup and redevelopment efforts. Source: newhavenindependent.org
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Development team presents plans for new hospitality construction and adaptive reuse project converting existing hotel property to residential apartments in New Haven market. Source: hartfordbusiness.com
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The Town of Fairfield successfully completed a bond sale to secure funding for various municipal projects. The bond issuance will provide financial resources to support infrastructure improvements, public facilities upgrades, and other capital projects planned by the municipality.
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A proposed $90 million artificial intelligence center in Connecticut promises to create jobs and drive economic development. The project aims to establish a new technology hub that would attract AI companies and talent, potentially positioning the state as a competitive player in the growing artificial intelligence sector.
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Opinion piece questioning whether all Connecticut taxpayers should fund a statewide unemployment insurance project. The article examines the fairness and fiscal implications of using broader state resources for what may be considered a targeted program benefiting specific groups or regions.
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Commentary argues that Connecticut's recently passed housing legislation will have minimal impact on the state's housing crisis. The piece suggests the Democratic-majority bill has faced enough opposition to cause Governor Lamont to hesitate on signing it, while advocating for more substantial state-level housing reforms.
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A Minneapolis-based developer proposes a $225 million upscale housing development in Farmington, featuring hundreds of units including luxury apartments, owner-occupied townhomes, and detached single-family homes. The project, called 'Enclave at The Farmington River,' represents a significant mixed-use development investment in the area.
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