Brian Schultz, President
IBEW Local 747, SC7, IBEW
76 Washington Avenue
East Hartford CT 06118
Phone: (203) 668-7477

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$316M Union Station TOD Revealed

Connecticut News - Thu, 06/26/2025 - 8:30am
Connecticut announces major transit-oriented development featuring two 16-story towers with 470 apartments and 28,000 square feet of retail space next to New Haven's Union Station. Source: newhavenindependent.org

Quote, Enormous Project Becomes A Reality In Danbury

Connecticut News - Thu, 06/26/2025 - 8:30am
Major development project in Danbury reaches completion milestone, with new facility reportedly 10 times larger than its previous location according to local officials. Source: patch.com

Former Winchester Factory Demolition To Start Friday

Connecticut News - Thu, 06/26/2025 - 8:30am
Demolition begins on remaining vacant Winchester Repeating Arms factory buildings near Munson and Mansfield Streets as part of ongoing site cleanup and redevelopment efforts. Source: newhavenindependent.org

Developers Pitch New Hotel, Hotel-to-Apartment Conversion in New Haven

Connecticut News - Thu, 06/26/2025 - 8:30am
Development team presents plans for new hospitality construction and adaptive reuse project converting existing hotel property to residential apartments in New Haven market. Source: hartfordbusiness.com

A Win That Sets the Stage for Workers' Gains (EW)

IBEW News - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 8:30am
Wisconsin IBEW members achieve significant labor victory that establishes precedent for improved working conditions and benefits across the electrical industry. Source: ibew.org

Biz Mgr Corona : An Injury to One is an Injury to All

IBEW News - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 8:30am
Business Manager Corona emphasizes the fundamental union principle of solidarity and collective support in addressing workplace safety and worker protection issues. Source: ibew11.org

ALLIANCE Provides Electrical Workforce Development Program Around AI

IBEW News - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 8:30am
Oregon electrical training alliance launches comprehensive workforce development programs focused on artificial intelligence applications in the electrical industry. Source: columbiagorgenews.com

Electrical Apprentices Get NFL-Style Draft Celebration for New Jobs

IBEW News - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 8:30am
IBEW Local 540 creates exciting NFL draft-style event to celebrate electrical apprentices being selected for job placements, hosted at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Source: cantonrep.com

AI Is Consuming More Power Than The Grid Can Handle. Nuclear Might Be The Answer.

IBEW News - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 8:30am
Analysis explores how artificial intelligence's massive energy consumption is straining electrical grids and examines nuclear power as a potential solution to meet growing demand. Source: brighterworld.mcmaster.ca

Unlocking AI's Grid Modernization Potential

IBEW News - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 8:30am
Report examines how artificial intelligence technologies can be leveraged to modernize and improve electrical grid infrastructure, enhancing efficiency and reliability. Source: fas.org

Developer Eyes $225M Upscale Housing Project in Farmington

Connecticut News - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 8:30am
A Minneapolis-based developer proposes a $225 million upscale housing development in Farmington, featuring hundreds of units including luxury apartments, owner-occupied townhomes, and detached single-family homes. The project, called 'Enclave at The Farmington River,' represents a significant mixed-use development investment in the area.

Powell: CT Housing Bill Will Do Little; State Could Do Much More

Connecticut News - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 8:30am
Commentary argues that Connecticut's recently passed housing legislation will have minimal impact on the state's housing crisis. The piece suggests the Democratic-majority bill has faced enough opposition to cause Governor Lamont to hesitate on signing it, while advocating for more substantial state-level housing reforms.

Cole: Should All of CT Fund UI Project?

Connecticut News - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 8:30am
Opinion piece questioning whether all Connecticut taxpayers should fund a statewide unemployment insurance project. The article examines the fairness and fiscal implications of using broader state resources for what may be considered a targeted program benefiting specific groups or regions.

Proposed $90M CT AI Center Projects Jobs, Economic Development

Connecticut News - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 8:30am
A proposed $90 million artificial intelligence center in Connecticut promises to create jobs and drive economic development. The project aims to establish a new technology hub that would attract AI companies and talent, potentially positioning the state as a competitive player in the growing artificial intelligence sector.

Fairfield Bond Sale Raises Funds For Projects

Connecticut News - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 8:30am
The Town of Fairfield successfully completed a bond sale to secure funding for various municipal projects. The bond issuance will provide financial resources to support infrastructure improvements, public facilities upgrades, and other capital projects planned by the municipality.

CT Community Solar Project Breaks Ground

Connecticut News - Mon, 06/16/2025 - 8:30am
Verogy and NJR Clean Energy Ventures celebrate groundbreaking of Glastonbury Solar One, a 3-MW community solar project in Connecticut. The project, located on a 15-acre site, is part of Connecticut's Shared Clean Energy Facility program and marks the first construction under the companies' strategic partnership. It's part of a larger 18-project portfolio totaling 52 MW across the Northeast, designed to provide solar energy access to residents and businesses unable to install rooftop systems.

State Sets Aside $18.8M to Clean Up Contaminated Sites

Connecticut News - Mon, 06/16/2025 - 8:30am
Governor Ned Lamont announces $18.8 million in state grants for assessment and remediation of 227 acres of contaminated and vacant land across Connecticut. The funding will benefit 23 properties in 19 communities through the Brownfield Remediation and Development Program, with state officials projecting the grants will generate $218 million in private investments and create 450 housing units. Major allocations include $4 million each for Hartford and Windsor Locks projects.

E Hartford Showcase Cinemas Site to be Redeveloped

Connecticut News - Mon, 06/16/2025 - 8:30am
East Hartford closes on the sale of the former Showcase Cinemas property at 936 Silver Lane to Jasko Zelman 1 LLC for redevelopment into "Concourse Park," a residential community with at least 300 apartment units. The $115 million project on the 25.6-acre site will include amenities like a dog park, pool, clubhouse, and golf simulator. The town originally purchased the property for $3.3 million in 2019 and sold it for $1 with development commitments, with groundbreaking expected by 2026.

Old Saybrook Zoning Commission to Deliberate on Planned Affordable Condos

Connecticut News - Mon, 06/16/2025 - 8:30am
Old Saybrook's Zoning Commission prepares to deliberate on a proposed affordable housing condominium development project. The project represents another step in the town's ongoing efforts to address affordable housing needs, with the zoning commission serving as the final approval hurdle for the development. The project has already received favorable recommendations from other town boards and committees.

Waterbury Scales Back Roberto Clemente School Expansion

Connecticut News - Mon, 06/16/2025 - 8:30am
Waterbury significantly reduces the scope of its Roberto Clemente International Dual Language School expansion project, cutting costs from $81 million to $37 million. The scaled-back project reflects budget considerations while still aiming to enhance facilities at the school, which was renamed in honor of baseball legend Roberto Clemente and serves as a dual-language educational institution in the Waterbury Public Schools system.

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