“The Preserve” development proposal is back before the town of Old Saybrook and all future options — including a possible sale to conservationists — are on the table.

The New Haven Board of Zoning Appeals has approved a plan to rehab the buildings at 26-36 and 44 Crown St. Each apartment must have 50 square feet of storage space for things like bicycles.

Someone doesn’t mind CBIA’s legislative wish list but thinks the organization’s lobbying history paints them as a “radical anti-labor organization.”

Connecting the town River Trail and the state Airline Trail could become a reality if voters approve a $10,000 easement at a town meeting Dec. 20.

Norwich – The recent merger of two community foundations serving the region brought a quick dividend to Kelly Middle School, as the new Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announced a $10,000 donation Tuesday to a new hands-on science technology program. via The Day – Foundation awards $10,000 to Kelly Middle School for new science program
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United Technologies Corp. has completed its purchase of a 49.5 percent stake in Clipper Windpower Plc, a California-based wind turbine manufacturer that trades on the AIM London Stock Exchange.

“You have been negotiating all my life,” 21-year-old Mima Haider of Lebanon told delegates at the United Nations climate negotiations in Cancún. “You cannot tell me you need more time.” But that’s pretty much what they did tell her, and the rest of us.

A scientist says a loop of genes that give bacteria the power to resist virtually all known antibiotics is spreading quickly and predicts it will likely cause doctors headaches for years to come.

A malfunction in the oil tank ventilation system at an NRG power plant in Norwalk leaked a small amount of oil to leak into the Sound.

Almost all U.S. states have transportation policies that either fail to curb carbon emission rates or actually increase them, says a 50-state analysis.

A conceptual plan presented to Middletown city council members Thursday calls for river bank stabilization, erosion protection and the reparation of wells.

Governor-elect Dannel Malloy wants to overhaul the management of the beleaguered Department of Transportation.

Dan Esty will bring an environment-saving idea from New Haven to New York Monday for the national launch of a new movement to remove party labels and insert new thinking into our government, reports Paul Bass of the New Haven Independent.

The natural environment maintains a special place in the hearts of Weston residents. And the Sustainability Committee is looking to build on that respect with an assortment of innovative strategies.

Monroe planners would like to see the creation of a “Monroe Greenbelt” of open space lands and would like to develop upper and lower Stepney as village districts.

THOMASTON — The Board of Education on Monday gave informal approval to the first selectman’s request to include their buildings in future energy audits that could save the town money. via Thomaston looks to save energy bucks | The Republican-American. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share
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PROSPECT — A draft resolution by a Town Council subcommittee would call for state legislators to place a moratorium on wind energy projects until state minimum standards are created. via Panel favors moratorium on wind farms The Republican-American. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit
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Guilford resident Carolie Evans was hailed as the “matriarch of open space” and is being honored with a land endowment that was recently launched in her name.

Connecticut can take pride in its improved ranking as the fourth healthiest state in the nation, up from No. 7 last year. But the latest edition of America’s Health Rankings also shows there is room for improvement. The rankings are done by the United Health Foundation, American Public Health Association and Partnership for Prevention using
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Waterford – The Unit 2 reactor at Millstone Power Station was at half-power over part of the weekend and on Monday, so a leak in tubes on a feedwater heater can be repaired. via The Day – Millstone Unit 2 reactor at half power for repair | News from southeastern Connecticut. Blog this! Bookmark on
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