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Bridgeport To Launch CT's 1st State-Funded Special Education Ctr

Bridgeport is set to become home to Connecticut's first state-funded special education center, marking a significant milestone in the state's educational infrastructure development. The new facility will provide specialized educational services and support for students with disabilities, representing a major investment in special needs education. The center will serve as a model for similar facilities across Connecticut and demonstrates the state's commitment to inclusive education infrastructure. Source: patch.com

https://patch.com/connecticut/bridgeport/bridgeport-launch-cts-1st-state-funded-…

UI Responds In Monopole Dispute

United Illuminating executive Jim Cole responds to Fairfield advocates' claims about the company's proposed monopole transmission line project through Fairfield and Bridgeport. Cole addresses what he calls "false and misleading information" regarding easements, cost estimates, and project necessity, defending UI's overhead solution over underground alternatives citing significant cost differences and technical complexities.

https://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/ui-responds-statements-fairfield-advocat…

Park Street Hotel Approved

Penn Real Estate Group receives approval for a 150-room Marriott Residence Inn on Park Street in New Haven. The project will replace vacant medical offices, a former laundromat, and surface parking with a hotel featuring 31 parking spaces, private courtyard, meeting rooms, and public cafe and bar, despite community concerns about gentrification and parking impacts.

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/park_street_hotel_gets_greenlight_wi…

Fair Haven Waterfront Development Planned

A proposed waterfront development in Fair Haven raises concerns among community members. The Oyster Harbor Village project faces scrutiny from residents regarding its potential impact on the neighborhood's character and accessibility, highlighting ongoing tensions between development and community preservation.

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/oyster_harbor_village_development_ra…

Fairfield PandZ Okays 478 Units for Post Road (Subscription)

Fairfield's Planning and Zoning Commission approves a major residential development project for Post Road. The 478-unit apartment complex represents one of the larger residential developments approved in the area, contributing to the region's ongoing housing development boom.

https://www.ctinsider.com/fairfield/article/fairfield-478-apartments-post-road-a…

Invitation to Bid : Griffin Construction

Legal notice for construction bidding opportunity with Griffin Construction. This procurement notice provides contractors with details on project requirements and submission procedures for upcoming construction work in the New Haven area.

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/legal-notices/invitation_to_bid_griffin_cons…

Stamford to Host 24 New Tesla Superchargers

Stamford Town Center will install 24 new Tesla Superchargers on Level 2 of its parking garage, creating a major EV charging hub in Connecticut. The 24/7 accessible charging stations will provide up to 200 miles of range in just 15 minutes, serving shoppers and commuters with convenient access to retail and dining.

https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/business/stamford-town-center-to-host-24-new…

The Future Of Union Station Looks Like This

New Haven's Union Station will undergo a major transformation with a $316 million transit-oriented development featuring two 16-story towers containing 470 apartments and 28,000 square feet of retail space. Construction will begin in late 2026 and be completed in two phases through 2031.

https://patch.com/connecticut/newhaven/future-union-station-looks-almost-unrecog…

She Didn't Want to be in Construction. But Then Life Happened.

Profile of Vincencia Adusei-Vase, who overcame initial reluctance to enter the construction industry and now leads construction projects in New Haven. The story highlights career transitions and opportunities for women in Connecticut's construction sector.

https://ctmirror.org/2025/01/03/vincencia-adusei-vase-construction-new-haven/

Construction Set to Begin on 51 Unit Bridgeport Housing Complex

A major new 51-unit housing complex is set to break ground this summer in Bridgeport, adding to the city's residential development efforts. The project represents significant investment in Bridgeport's housing market and urban development initiatives.

https://connecticut.news12.com/construction-to-begin-this-summer-on-major-new-ho…

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