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Hartford Project Would Turn Former Trade School Into Apartments. It's Not A Done Deal Yet.

A redevelopment plan for the former Hartford Trade School building at 110 Washington Street would create approximately 57 affordable and workforce housing units through a $33.6 million project by Arch Communities and Boston Communities. The 1928 building, which has been used as a city warming center, is pending approval from the city council and environmental reviews, with construction potentially starting in spring 2026. Source: courant.com

Hartford Project Would Turn Former Trade School Into Apartments. It's Not A Done Deal Yet.
https://www.courant.com/2025/10/11/ct-project-would-turn-former-trade-school-into-apartments-its-not-a-done-deal-yet/

CT Rejects Controversial UI Monopoles Plan in Fairfield, Bridgeport

Connecticut Siting Council voted 5-3 to reject United Illuminating's plan to build a high-voltage transmission line through Fairfield and Bridgeport using steel monopoles up to 195 feet high. The decision marks an unexpected victory for local critics who argued the project would be a visual blight, though UI expressed shock at the decision and is exploring legal options. Source: ctmirror.org

CT Rejects Controversial UI Monopoles Plan in Fairfield, Bridgeport
https://ctmirror.org/2025/10/16/monopoles-denied-ct-siting-council-united-illuminating/

Spiegel : CT Needs to Plan For Its Energy Future, But The View Is Cloudy

Connecticut faces significant uncertainty planning its energy future as the Trump administration eliminates federal tax credits for wind and solar, halts offshore wind development, and issues stop-work orders for projects already under construction. State officials are grappling with how to meet clean energy goals while ensuring grid reliability, with DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes acknowledging natural gas and oil may need to remain part of the solution longer than planned. Source: ctmirror.org

Spiegel : CT Needs to Plan For Its Energy Future, But The View Is Cloudy
https://ctmirror.org/2025/10/26/ct-energy-future-iso-solar-wind-gas/

Several CT Schools Are About to Get Solar. Here's How and Why

Seven Connecticut technical high schools are slated to receive solar installations through a collaboration with the Connecticut Green Bank, delivering 4.6 megawatts of clean energy and $5.9 million in lifetime cost savings. The projects will include workforce development components offering classroom and onsite education to students, with a groundbreaking event scheduled for October 29 at Howell Cheney Technical High School in Manchester. Source: yahoo.com

Several CT Schools Are About to Get Solar. Here's How and Why
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/several-ct-schools-solar-why-181800431.html

Hartford Celebrates Reopening of PeoplesBank Arena After Major Renovation

Hartford's PeoplesBank Arena officially reopened following a major renovation aimed at transforming the downtown venue into a modern sports and entertainment hub. Upgrades include new seating, premium suites, enhanced rigging capabilities, and improved concourse technology, with Stevie Nicks headlining the first concert on Saturday. Source: hartfordbusiness.com

Hartford Celebrates Reopening of PeoplesBank Arena After Major Renovation
https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/hartford-celebrates-eopening-of-peoplesbank-arena-after-major-renovation/

Spinnaker Nears Finish of $67M Hartford Office-to-Housing Conversion

Spinnaker Real Estate Partners is completing a major $67 million adaptive reuse project in Hartford, transforming a vacant office building into residential housing units as part of the city's downtown revitalization efforts.

Spinnaker Nears Finish of $67M Hartford Office-to-Housing Conversion
https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/gut-wrenching-but-worthwhile-spinnaker-nears-finish-of-67m-hartford-office-to-housing-conversion/

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