Industry and IBEW News

Biz Mgr Sapienza : A Needed Win for Both Electrical Workers and Ratepayers

https://www.pressherald.com/2026/02/24/a-win-for-both-electrical-workers-and-ratepayers-in-maine-opinion/

Maine IBEW business manager argues recent policy changes benefit both electrical workers and electricity ratepayers across the state

Farmington PZC OKs Major Grocery Store

https://patch.com/connecticut/farmington/farmington-pzc-oks-major-grocery-store-project

Big Y Foods received unanimous approval to build 50,000-square-foot supermarket at Westfarms Mall parking lot, with 250 parking spaces and EV charging stations, opening spring 2027

Dynowski : How CT Leaders Are Making Energy More Unaffordable

https://www.ctinsider.com/opinion/article/sierra-gas-trump-energy-21369212.php

Sierra Club Connecticut's Samantha Dynowski argues CT lawmakers should pursue energy efficiency and renewables rather than fossil fuels to lower electricity bills and reduce costs

Zone Change Okayed For W Hartford Affordable Housing Project

https://patch.com/connecticut/westhartford/zone-change-okd-west-hartford-affordable-housing-

West Hartford Town Council unanimously approved 9-0 rezoning 2.49 acres at 230 Newington Road for Honeycomb Real Estate Partners' 54-unit affordable housing development called Madsen Acres

Tweed New Haven Hosts Public Info Session On Proposed Terminal Expansion

https://patch.com/connecticut/newhaven/tweed-new-haven-airport-hosts-public-info-session-proposed-terminal-expansion-

Tweed New Haven Airport hosting virtual public session Wednesday 6pm on proposed $250M terminal expansion and CT DEEP environmental review process, with in-person session planned for April