Industry and IBEW News

IBEW Mourns Loss of Member in Helicopter Crash

https://labortribune.com/two-workers-killed-in-helicopter-crash-in-west-alton/

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers community mourns the tragic loss of a union member killed in a helicopter crash in West Alton, highlighting the dangerous conditions electrical workers sometimes face in utility and construction operations. Source: labortribune.com

Hartford's Downtown Library Receives Major Renovations and Upgrades

https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/hartford-county/hartford/hartford-public-library-renovations-phase-two/520-ac7313d3-b719-45fd-be5e-b68e14c38ffb

Hartford Public Library enters phase two of major renovations following flood damage repairs, adding an adult education center for immigrants, new event spaces for community programs, and technology training facilities with completion expected in early 2026. Source: fox61.com

Norwalk's Meadow Gardens Receives State Funds For Affordable Housing

https://patch.com/connecticut/norwalk/norwalks-meadow-gardens-receives-state-funds-housing-project

Norwalk's Meadow Gardens affordable housing project secures significant state funding to support the development of much-needed residential units, addressing the region's housing affordability crisis and providing options for low-income families. Source: patch.com

Yale to Knock Down 5 Buildings for Dramatic Arts Complex

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/blue_fences_and_demolition_permits_signal_yale_dramatic_arts_building_underway

Yale University begins demolition of five historic buildings to construct a 188,294-square-foot dramatic arts complex for the David Geffen School of Drama, with $1.2 million allocated for demolition and construction scheduled through summer 2029. Source: newhavenindependent.org

Progress At Vacant Scientology Building

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/construction_at_dilapidated_scientology_site

Construction activity begins at the long-vacant Scientology building site in New Haven, marking progress on addressing one of the city's most prominent abandoned properties and potential redevelopment opportunities. Source: newhavenindependent.org