CT Labor News

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.

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.

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.

St. John Urban Development Corp. receives planning approval to demolish two 17-story cylindrical apartment towers built in 1971 at 109 Tresser Blvd. The 240-unit affordable housing complex will be replaced with a 10-story building containing 305 affordable units, representing a significant redevelopment of downtown Stamford's skyline.

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.

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.

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.

Fair Haven Health Center announces expansion plans with new colorful design elements and facility improvements. The healthcare facility renovation project aims to enhance patient care environments and modernize medical infrastructure in the Fair Haven neighborhood.

New Haven issues formal invitation to bid for upcoming construction project. The bidding opportunity includes detailed specifications for electrical, mechanical, and general construction work with submission deadlines and project requirements outlined for qualified contractors.

Hartford school district temporarily halts demolition plans for aging school buildings pending comprehensive assessments and PCB remediation work. The pause allows for thorough environmental evaluations and safety protocols before proceeding with the demolition and reconstruction phases.

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New Haven city officials approve demolition of deteriorated former nursing home facility in Fair Haven area. The demolition project includes environmental remediation, utility disconnection, and site preparation for potential future development, creating opportunities for local contractors and electricians.

The new Camelot affordable housing development in West Hartford prepares for its grand opening, with additional affordable housing projects planned for the near future. Source: middletownpress.com

The former campus of Paier College has been listed for sale, presenting a potential development opportunity in the Connecticut real estate market. Source: hartfordbusiness.com

Norwalk has secured $1.75 million in funding for a key economic development project that aims to boost local infrastructure and create new jobs. Source: patch.com