AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoHousing & Local Control: New Canaan’s Planning and Zoning Commission gave final approval to a controversial 102-unit, four-and-a-half-story complex at Weed and Elm—framed as a court-ordered compliance move under Connecticut’s 8-30g affordable housing law, with neighbors warning it’s too big for a mostly single-family area. Energy Policy: Connecticut lawmakers passed a bill to extend home and community solar incentives through 2035, with batteries emerging as the big winners as battery-paired solar is set to avoid new caps starting in 2028. Public Investment: Gov. Ned Lamont’s State Bond Commission approved major investments spanning early childhood, K-12 education, housing, technology, public safety, and infrastructure, including childcare facility upgrades and a new One Entry Portal to streamline child care access. Utilities & Regulation: Connecticut regulators moved to end “unilateral” decisions amid utility suits, while state leaders pushed back publicly against Eversource rate hikes. Community & Culture: Norwalk opened Luca’s Beach Kitchen at Calf Pasture Beach, replacing Ripka’s Cafe and promising music nights and a seafood-forward menu.
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