The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced this summer that construction on a new train station in Naugatuck is beginning, advancing the Lamont administration’s plan to modernize the entire Waterbury Branch Line and spur downtown redevelopment.
Read MoreA regional environmental clean-up effort in communities across Connecticut gets underway this month, hosted by Save the Sound and part of Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. The list of participating communities is lengthy, and growing.
Read MoreYesterday, September 8th, marked the second annual 988 day, recalling launch of the national three-digit 988 dialing code in 2022, and a day to broaden public awareness of the service. The volume of calls continues to increase in Connecticut, with an effective response.
Read MoreFirms have been selected by the state Department of Transportation to lead a privately developed transit-oriented, mixed-use community at New Haven Union Station and an RFP has been issued for a developer to advance a plan for the transportation center in Stamford.
Read MoreThe National Science Foundation (NSF) announced this summer that QuantumCT has been selected as a semifinalist in its highly competitive NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program. QuantumCT is one of only 29 teams selected nationwide to advance to the next stage of the competition.
Read MoreConnecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas has defended Connecticut’s mail-in voting procedures, in the aftermath of comments this month by President Trump indicating he will work to eliminate mail-in voting nationwide.
Read MoreAs the new academic year gets underway across Connecticut colleges and universities, the University of Connecticut is welcoming its largest incoming freshman class in its history, according to school officials. The state’s regional universities are also getting the year underway building on strong numbers this past year.
Read MoreThe Connecticut Office of Manufacturing will host the Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum on September 11 in Hartford, featuring nationally recognized speakers, interactive exhibits, and breakout sessions on topics such as talent development, technology adoption, and supply chain growth, along with opportunities to engage one-on-one with industry experts.
Read MoreFollowing an international search, Central Connecticut State University has announced the appointment of Dr. Karolina Kołpak as the next Stanislaus A. Blejwas Endowed Chair in Polish and Polish American Studies. Kołpak brings a lengthy record of scholarship, teaching, and research, along with a commitment to an interdisciplinary and inclusive approach to Polish, Polish-American, and Polish-Jewish studies.
Read MoreHartford Hospital has been named best regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report, recognized for high performance in 20 types of care- the highest distinction awarded for clinical excellence in procedures and conditions.
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