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CT Rejects Controversial UI Monopoles Plan in Fairfield, Bridgeport

https://ctmirror.org/2025/10/16/monopoles-denied-ct-siting-council-united-illuminating/

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

Hartford Celebrates Reopening of PeoplesBank Arena After Major Renovation

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/hartford-celebrates-eopening-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

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

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

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/

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.

New $199M Bullard-Havens School Nears Completion

https://www.ctpost.com/news/education/article/bridgeport-bullard-havens-new-school-ct-technical-21079042.php

The new $199 million Bullard-Havens Technical High School facility in Bridgeport is approaching completion, featuring state-of-the-art technical education spaces and modern infrastructure to serve Connecticut's technical education students.