CT Examiner - Wed September 13, 2023
New London, Conn., to Replace Its Lead Water Pipes in $36M Effort Late This Year
The city of New London, Conn., is preparing to begin a $36 million effort to replace lead service water pipes with new copper lines for about 3,300 residences. "This is a proactive measure the city's taking," Joe Lanzafame, New London's public utilities director, told CT Examiner Sept....
CT Examiner - Wed September 13, 2023
Guilford, Conn., Officials Get Funds to Make Dam Repairs, Road Renovations
The Board of Selectmen in Guilford, Conn., unanimously approved a resolution Aug. 21 to receive $3.5 million in grant money from the state to fund repairs to Lake Quonnipaug Dam and renovate the roadway that runs over the culvert that the dam spills into, connecting Conn....
Ken Liebeskind -CEG Correspondent - Thu September 07, 2023
Construction of New $935M WALK Bridge Over Norwalk River Begins
A groundbreaking ceremony took place in Norwalk in May for the beginning of a six-year $925 million project for the construction of a new WALK Bridge that crosses the Norwalk River. The current bridge is a swing bridge that serves Metro North and Amtrak rail service along the Northeast Corridor and must have at least two tracks operational during construction....
Connecticut Department of Transportation - Thu August 31, 2023
Connecticut DOT Sets New Complete Streets Design Criteria to Improve Road Safety
A program has been created to ensure that every road and street project in Connecticut is built for everyone's safe use, under the guidance of the state's Department of Transportation (CTDOT). CTDOT has implemented its new Complete Streets design criteria to be incorporated into all projects....
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System - Wed August 02, 2023
Construction Ramps Up at New Technical High School in Bridgeport, Conn.
Construction is rapidly progressing on Bridgeport, Conn.'s Bullard-Havens Technical High School almost two months after ground was broken on the project. The new school is being built to serve the Bridgeport community and surrounding towns for generations to come....
CT Post - Tue August 01, 2023
Hartford, Conn.'s XL Center Arena Undergoing Extensive $100M Renovation
Getting hungry at a concert or a game? Pull up an app on your phone, order, and pick up your food without standing in line. And we're not talking just hot dogs and burgers. Many of today's arena patrons can choose from a menu of cuisines including Filipino, Senegalese and Thai....
CEG - Thu July 13, 2023
H.O. Penn Machinery Holds Celebratory Open House
One hundred years in business is a major milestone. H.O. Penn Machinery has been marking its centennial anniversary by hosting celebrations at each of its facilities, the latest of which was held at its Newington, Conn., location....
Sheila Capetta – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu July 13, 2023
Sales Auction Company Holds Retirement Auction in Connecticut
Sales Auction Company was onsite June 28, 2023, at Milton C. Beebe & Sons Inc., located at 12 Beebe Lane in Storrs, Conn., to conduct a retirement and closing sale. Since 1947, founder Milton and wife Doris and their sons, Ron and Wesley, daughter, Natalie, and family have supported the community and state, from services offering foundation excavation and expanding to large-scale site work contracting....
CEG - Thu June 29, 2023
Tobacco Road in Connecticut? Enfield Is Home to One of Oldest, Largest Farms in U.S.
Tobacco growing is a big deal in Connecticut, but unless you live in the Connecticut River Valley, you probably would never know. If, however, you're driving through the area and see long, rectangular barns that are 200 to 300 ft....
CEG - Thu June 29, 2023
From Part-Time Gig to Full-Time Biz, Conn. Firm Continues Success Streak
M. Provost Trucking & Landscaping Products was founded approximately 30 years ago by Mark Provost as a part-time gig to pick up some extra revenue. From its start, it was primarily a trucking company making deliveries every night after work until dark....
