Plans to Remake Rail Facilities in New Haven, Stamford Begin to Advance

Plans to Remake Rail Facilities in New Haven, Stamford Begin to Advance

Firms 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.

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Connecticut Manufacturer’s Lithium Battery Safety Solutions Earn Attention at International Conference

Connecticut Manufacturer’s Lithium Battery Safety Solutions Earn Attention at International Conference

Packaging And Crating Technologies (PACT®), a Connecticut manufacturer of fire-suppressant paper wrap, earned attention at an international conference with its continuing development of safety technologies in the industry.

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Bridgeport Soldier, Killed in WWII, Buried in U.S. Eight Decades Later

Bridgeport Soldier, Killed in WWII, Buried in U.S. Eight Decades Later

U.S. Army Sgt. Hagop Jack Zarifian was killed in Germany 79 years ago during World War II, and has finally returned to the U.S. for burial. The Bridgeport, Connecticut native was employed as a draftsman at General Electric in Bridgeport when he enlisted in the Army at age 19.

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Data on Teen Driver Fatalities and Crashes Leading to Serious Injury Earn Focus During Safety Week

Data on Teen Driver Fatalities and Crashes Leading to Serious Injury Earn Focus During Safety Week

Teen driver fatalities and crashes leading to serious injury within the state have more than doubled from 2018 to 2022, according to Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center.  Nationally, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15-20 year olds. That data is highlighted during National Teen Driving Safety Week.

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