Around the Local

Sec Treas Noble: An Abundance of Giving (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/an-abundance-of-giving/?ref=ew

International Secretary-Treasurer Paul Noble celebrates IBEW members' holiday generosity through food drives, toy collections, and community service, noting that charitable giving is especially critical this year as economic challenges including job cuts, government shutdown effects, and rising costs impact more American families.
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Generous Members Make Holidays Brighter

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/generous-members-make-holidays-brighter/?ref=ew

IBEW locals across North America demonstrate union values through holiday charity work, including Ann Arbor Local 252's 25-year toy drive for children's hospital patients, food drives at Asbury Park Local 400 and Cheyenne Local 415, and Savannah Local 508's annual gift-wrapping party that provides presents and grocery cards to families in need.
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Dynamic Womens Committee Boosts Locals Organizing (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/dynamic-womens-committee-boosts-wash-locals-organizing/?ref=ew

Tacoma Local 76's Sisters of 76 Women's Committee, launched by journeyman Lisa Forsberg, strengthens organizing and member support through conduit workshops, clothing banks, try-a-trade events for high school students, and Habitat for Humanity projects, demonstrating how affinity groups help diversify union membership and improve outreach to underserved communities.
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IBEW NECA Contractors Earn Awards and Honors

https://labortribune.com/ibew-neca-contractors-earn-awards-and-honors-in-agc-keystone-awards/

IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection contractor Guarantee Electrical won three AGC Keystone Awards including Specialty Contractor of the Year for excellence on projects including the USDA Food Safety Lab and Siteman Cancer Center, while PayneCrest Electric earned honors for transforming office space into Clayco's St. Louis headquarters at the November construction awards gala.
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Naugatuck Approves $19M for School Solar Upgrades(Subscrp)

https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/naugatuck-solar-high-school-roof-replacement-21131777.php

Source:ctinsider.com
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7 Brew Drops Building In Place at New North Haven Location

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/7-brew-drops-building-in-place-for-new-north-haven-location/

Source:hartfordbusiness.com
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2025 New Haven Election Guide

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2025/10/31/2025-election-guide/

Source:newhavenindependent.org
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New Norwalk West Rocks School Would Be Built On Top of Recently Completed $2.4M Soccer Complex (Subscrp)

https://www.thehour.com/news/article/norwalk-west-rocks-middle-school-soccer-building-21091179.php

Source:thehour.com
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Eversource Launches Danbury Underground Cable Upgrade

https://patch.com/connecticut/danbury/eversource-launches-underground-cable-upgrade-project-danbury-boost-power

Source:patch.com
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Hartford Project Would Turn Former Trade School Into Apartments. It's Not A Done Deal Yet.

https://www.courant.com/2025/10/11/ct-project-would-turn-former-trade-school-into-apartments-its-not-a-done-deal-yet/

A redevelopment plan for the former Hartford Trade School building at 110 Washington Street would create approximately 57 affordable and workforce housing units through a $33.6 million project by Arch Communities and Boston Communities. The 1928 building, which has been used as a city warming center, is pending approval from the city council and environmental reviews, with construction potentially starting in spring 2026. Source: courant.com
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