New General’s Residence rises from empty lot in Madison nearly 2 years after demolition

Susan Braden, Shoreline Times/CT Insider (May 2022)

Since its demolition nearly two years ago, some who treasured the former General’s Residence worried when they would drive past the empty lot where the iconic house once stood.

In recent weeks, however, passersby could see the see a Tyvek-covered structure begin to emerge. It eventually will become a replica of the 18th century house overlooking Route 1.

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147-unit Luxury Apartment Development to Revive Long-shuttered Branford Brownfield Site

NewHavenBiz, Town Spotlight: Branford (February 2022)
By Christopher Hoffman


Talk of a sluggish economy may dominate the national conversation, but don’t tell that to the town of Branford.

Despite the pandemic, supply chain woes and inflation, Branford is seeing strong economic activity, especially its housing sector, according to Town Planner Harry Smith.

“I think the market is strong,” said Smith, who has been the town’s planner for eight years. “The interest is strong. We see more applications in … planning and zoning than anytime since I’ve been here.”

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