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CT Community Solar Project Breaks Ground

Verogy and NJR Clean Energy Ventures celebrate groundbreaking of Glastonbury Solar One, a 3-MW community solar project in Connecticut. The project, located on a 15-acre site, is part of Connecticut's Shared Clean Energy Facility program and marks the first construction under the companies' strategic partnership. It's part of a larger 18-project portfolio totaling 52 MW across the Northeast, designed to provide solar energy access to residents and businesses unable to install rooftop systems.

https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/06/verogy-and-njr-clean-energy-ventur…

State Sets Aside $18.8M to Clean Up Contaminated Sites

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.

https://www.fox61.com/article/news/politics/connecticut-sets-aside-18-million-to…

E Hartford Showcase Cinemas Site to be Redeveloped

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.

https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/hartford-county/east-hartford/east-hart…

Old Saybrook Zoning Commission to Deliberate on Planned Affordable Condos

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.

https://www.thehour.com/shoreline/article/old-saybrook-affordable-housing-condom…

Waterbury Scales Back Roberto Clemente School Expansion

Waterbury significantly reduces the scope of its Roberto Clemente International Dual Language School expansion project, cutting costs from $81 million to $37 million. The scaled-back project reflects budget considerations while still aiming to enhance facilities at the school, which was renamed in honor of baseball legend Roberto Clemente and serves as a dual-language educational institution in the Waterbury Public Schools system.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/waterbury-scales-back-roberto-clemente-school-…

Construction Begins on Connecticut's First Tech Magnet School

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.

https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/construction-begins-on-connecticuts-first…

Bridgeport Officials Fast-Track Plans For Two New Schools

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.

https://ctexaminer.com/2025/05/07/with-cuts-in-place-bridgeport-officials-fast-t…

Update On Central Middle School Construction

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.

https://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/heres-update-central-middle-school-const…

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