Around the Local

Verogy and NJR Clean Energy Ventures celebrate groundbreaking of Glastonbury Solar One, a 3-MW community solar project in Connecticut. The project, located on a 15-acre site, is part of Connecticut's Shared Clean Energy Facility program and marks the first construction under the companies' strategic partnership. It's part of a larger 18-project portfolio totaling 52 MW across the Northeast, designed to provide solar energy access to residents and businesses unable to install rooftop systems.
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Governor Ned Lamont announces $18.8 million in state grants for assessment and remediation of 227 acres of contaminated and vacant land across Connecticut. The funding will benefit 23 properties in 19 communities through the Brownfield Remediation and Development Program, with state officials projecting the grants will generate $218 million in private investments and create 450 housing units. Major allocations include $4 million each for Hartford and Windsor Locks projects.
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St. John Urban Development Corp. receives planning approval to demolish two 17-story cylindrical apartment towers built in 1971 at 109 Tresser Blvd. The 240-unit affordable housing complex will be replaced with a 10-story building containing 305 affordable units, representing a significant redevelopment of downtown Stamford's skyline.
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Goodwin University has begun construction on a cutting-edge 90,000-square-foot, four-story technology magnet school building. The ultra-modern facility will serve students in a four-year technology and industry program, with freshman classes starting this fall and the building completion planned for next year.
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Fair Haven Health Center announces expansion plans with new colorful design elements and facility improvements. The healthcare facility renovation project aims to enhance patient care environments and modernize medical infrastructure in the Fair Haven neighborhood.
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Greenwich Central Middle School construction project receives latest progress update, detailing current phase completion, timeline adjustments, and upcoming milestones. The project represents a significant investment in modernizing educational infrastructure for the district.
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Despite budget constraints, Bridgeport school officials are accelerating plans for two new educational facilities as part of their comprehensive facilities master plan. The district faces significant infrastructure needs with projected repair costs between $560-590 million over the next five years.
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New Haven issues formal invitation to bid for upcoming construction project. The bidding opportunity includes detailed specifications for electrical, mechanical, and general construction work with submission deadlines and project requirements outlined for qualified contractors.
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Hartford school district temporarily halts demolition plans for aging school buildings pending comprehensive assessments and PCB remediation work. The pause allows for thorough environmental evaluations and safety protocols before proceeding with the demolition and reconstruction phases.
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