Sheila Capetta – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu February 13, 2020
Indeco Hosts Utility Contractors Association of Connecticut Meeting
On Jan. 29, Indeco hosted the Utility Contractors Association of Connecticut's first meeting of 2020. Members from all over the state were treated to dinner, served by Grand A Pizza and beverage services by The Orange Ale House and Grill....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Thu February 13, 2020
New England Infrastructure Leads Crossing Over the Noroton River
In Connecticut, crews are performing a full replacement of the bridge that carries U.S. Route 1 over the Noroton River at the city/town line of Stamford and Darien. The $10.6 million project calls for a new single-span superstructure composed of prestressed beams, with a concrete deck on new pile supported footings and abutments....
Associated Press - Thu January 16, 2020
Connecticut GOP Leader Doubts Tolls Can Pass Legislature; Funding Bill in Limbo
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) The Republican leader of the Connecticut Senate said Jan. 13 he doubts a transportation bill that includes tolls can be passed in the General Assembly, despite optimism expressed by Democratic Gov....
Ken Liebeskind -CEG Correspondent - Wed December 18, 2019
Atlantic Street Bridge Completion Caps Multi-Year Project in Stamford
The completion of the Stamford Atlantic Street bridge is the culmination of a multi-year project that began with the widening of Atlantic Street that was followed by the reconstruction of the Atlantic Street bridge, which requires only Metro North Railroad (MNR) track work for completion....
Ken Liebeskind -CEG Correspondent - Thu November 21, 2019
CTDOT Breaks Ground on Clinton Rail Station Addition
A groundbreaking ceremony in June kicked off construction of the Clinton, Conn., rail station addition that is projected for completion in January 2021. The $12.5-million project adds a new platform on the north side of the tracks, an "up-and-over" pedestrian bridge/elevator connecting both sides, a ramp to the new platform, a bike shelter and some additional parking....
Susan Haigh - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thu November 21, 2019
Lamont Officially Unveils His Retooled Transportation Plan; Eyes Compromise
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Gov. Ned Lamont officially unveiled his latest transportation improvement plan Nov. 7, expressing a willingness to compromise, but noting an urgency to finally address Connecticut's long-standing transportation challenges....
CEG - Mon November 11, 2019
Sales Auction Company Hosts Annual Autumn Auction
Sales Auction Company's annual autumn auction was held Oct. 12, 2019, at its headquarters in Windsor Locks, Conn. With 1,300 lots of equipment, virtually any item a contractor could need was available to the highest bidder....
Northland JCB - Mon October 28, 2019
Northland JCB Welcomes Jim Gilbert as Territory Manager
Jim Gilbert has joined Northland JCB as territory manager for both northern Connecticut and central Massachusetts. Gilbert started in the equipment business in 1988 cleaning equipment and he has remained in the equipment business continuously since....
Able Tool & Equipment - Thu October 24, 2019
Able Tool & Equipment Receives Wacker Neuson Compact Equipment Sales Award
Able Tool & Equipment, distributor of construction equipment in Connecticut and Massachusetts, received Wacker Neuson's compact equipment sales award at the North American Dealer Meeting. (L-R) are: Alexander Greschner, chief sales officer, Wacker Neuson; Jared Filo, independent accounts manager, Wacker Neuson; Derek Bauer, owner, Able Tool & Equipment; and Martin Lehner, chief executive officer, Wacker Neuson....
CEG - Thu September 26, 2019
Tyler Equipment Hosts Gold Rush Excavator in Conn.
Tyler Equipment hosted an open house event Sept. 11, 2019, at its Berlin, Conn., location. Attendees were invited to see Volvo's new special edition Discovery Gold Rush EC 200E excavator. Volvo's new special edition Gold Rush EC 200E excavator is touring the country in celebration of Discovery's Gold Rush television series 10th anniversary....
