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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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East Hartford closes on the sale of the former Showcase Cinemas property at 936 Silver Lane to Jasko Zelman 1 LLC for redevelopment into "Concourse Park," a residential community with at least 300 apartment units. The $115 million project on the 25.6-acre site will include amenities like a dog park, pool, clubhouse, and golf simulator. The town originally purchased the property for $3.3 million in 2019 and sold it for $1 with development commitments, with groundbreaking expected by 2026.
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Old Saybrook's Zoning Commission prepares to deliberate on a proposed affordable housing condominium development project. The project represents another step in the town's ongoing efforts to address affordable housing needs, with the zoning commission serving as the final approval hurdle for the development. The project has already received favorable recommendations from other town boards and committees.
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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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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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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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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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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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