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A final decision on monopole construction in Fairfield County has been postponed for one month, delaying infrastructure improvements that would enhance utility reliability and service in the region. The monopole project represents significant utility infrastructure investment that would create construction opportunities for specialized contractors and improve electrical service reliability. The delay allows for additional review and public input on the utility infrastructure project before final approval and construction can proceed. Source: wshu.org
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Connecticut is embracing underground infrastructure improvements that represent one of the most overlooked but critical aspects of modern construction and development projects. The focus on below-ground infrastructure addresses aging water, sewer, and utility systems that form the foundation of reliable community development and building projects. These infrastructure investments create substantial opportunities for specialized contractors and represent essential groundwork for sustainable construction and development throughout the state. Source: inc.com
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The federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a stop work order on August 22, 2025, halting construction of the Revolution Wind project, which was 80% complete with all offshore foundations installed and 45 of 65 wind turbines in place. The $4 billion offshore wind farm was designed to power over 350,000 homes and was slated for completion by end of 2026. Connecticut and Rhode Island have filed lawsuits to overturn the order, citing national security concerns without identified legal violations.
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PosiGen, a Louisiana-based solar energy company specializing in leasing panels to low and moderate-income residents, laid off 78 workers from its Connecticut offices in Danbury, Shelton, and Wethersfield on August 24, 2025. The company cited financing difficulties worsened by the Trump administration's tax package ending federal renewable energy tax credits by end of 2025. Only 8 employees remain in Connecticut as the company seeks additional funding.
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The Trump administration has begun taking credit for various infrastructure improvements and projects that were actually funded through legislation passed during the Biden presidency, including initiatives that Trump previously opposed. The practice raises questions about transparency in federal project attribution and public understanding of funding sources for major infrastructure developments.
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A former Konica Minolta office building in Windsor, Connecticut has been sold for $2.7 million to developers planning to convert the property into approximately 300 residential housing units. The redevelopment project represents a significant conversion of commercial office space to address Connecticut's housing needs, following trends of adaptive reuse in the post-pandemic commercial real estate market.
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Local authorities have approved plans to convert a Residence Inn extended-stay hotel in Shelton, Connecticut into 96 apartment units. The adaptive reuse project reflects ongoing efforts to address housing shortages by repurposing existing commercial hospitality properties into residential units. The conversion is part of broader trends in Connecticut to increase housing supply through creative redevelopment of underutilized commercial properties.
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New Haven officials have approved a development plan to convert vacant lots on Starr Street into new housing units. The project aims to address urban blight by transforming underutilized vacant land into residential development, contributing to the city's housing stock while revitalizing the neighborhood. The approval represents part of New Haven's broader strategy to increase affordable housing options and improve community development.
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Connecticut and Rhode Island attorneys general filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration to overturn a stop-work order that halted construction of the Revolution Wind offshore project. The nearly 80% complete wind farm was abruptly stopped on August 22, with states arguing the order is baseless and will harm residents and the renewable energy industry.
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Connecticut legislators are making a final attempt to block United Illuminating's controversial monopole transmission line project through Fairfield and Bridgeport. The project involves installing dozens of steel monopoles over 100 feet tall along a 7-mile route, despite strong opposition from local communities and officials who cite environmental and property concerns.
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