New Canaan to Consider Affordable Housing Project

https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-03-10/new-canaan-to-consider-affordable-housing-project-despite-construction-pause

New Canaan's Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing a proposal for a 14-unit affordable apartment building at 30 Parade Hill Road, even as the town holds a temporary moratorium on affordable housing construction.

Petition Circulates Against Manchester Solar Farm

https://patch.com/connecticut/manchester/petition-circulating-against-manchester-solar-farm-project

Citizens petition opposes Greenskies Clean Energy's 2,400-panel solar farm at 81 and 93 Lake Street, citing stormwater concerns near Lydall Reservoir and town drinking water supply

Trinity College to Build New Entrepreneurship, Innovation Ctr

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/trinity-college-to-build-new-entrepreneurship-innovation-center-on-hartford-campus/

Trinity College announces Elizabeth Elting Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Vernon Street, construction starting late spring 2026 with anticipated fall 2027 opening, funded by lead gift from alumna Elizabeth Elting

Solar Bill Draws Business Support, Cost Warnings As Lawmakers Weigh Clean Energy Overhaul (Subscrp)

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/solar-bill-draws-business-support-cost-warnings-as-lawmakers-weigh-clean-energy-overhaul/

Connecticut lawmakers debate solar energy legislation with business community expressing support while raising concerns about ratepayer costs as part of broader clean energy policy overhaul

City Plan Passes On Union Square Vote, For Now

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2026/03/06/city-plan-waiting-for-zoning-update-passes-on-union-square-vote/

New Haven City Plan Commission postpones Union Square vote pending Board of Alders approval to remap 11.4-acre site from PDD-15 zone into Transit-Oriented Community zone for 2,490-unit development

Office Sale Points To Housing Plan Revival

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2026/03/06/office-sale-could-spell-housing-plans-revival/

Queens-based Noble New Haven LLC purchases 446A Blake Street office building and parking lot for $2.9M where 144 apartments have been planned but not yet built in Westville

CT Lawmakers Look at Ways to Boost Electricity Supply

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/connecticut-lawmakers-look-at-ways-to-boost-electricity-supply/3710924/

Connecticut Energy and Technology Committee advances proposals to expand advanced nuclear workforce and continue clean energy programs as state's contracts including Millstone expire in 2029

Local, NECA Contractors Honored for Tornado Power Restoration

https://labortribune.com/ibew-local-1-neca-contractors-honored-for-tornado-power-restoration-efforts/

IBEW Local 1 and NECA contractors recognized for ReConnect STL initiative providing free electrical repairs to St. Louis tornado victims, restoring power to over 200 addresses after May storm

In Memoriam: Former Local President Jack O. Jacobs

https://labortribune.com/in-memoriam-former-ibew-local-1-president-jack-o-jacobs/

Former IBEW Local 1 President Jack O. Jacobs remembered as dedicated union man who served 25 years as officer, passed away February 23, 2026 at age 89, 70-year Local 1 member

Landmark Project Labor Agreement Announced for $345M Hartford Courthouse

https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-blumenthal-murphy-announce-landmark-project-labor-agreement

Connecticut's congressional delegation secured a federal requirement for a Project Labor Agreement on the $345 million Hartford courthouse project, guaranteeing union construction jobs on the new U.S. District Courthouse on Allyn Street.