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Project Spotlight: The Hamden Business Incubator
A project Godfrey-Hoffman Associates is currently part of is steadily moving forward. The construction is nearly complete on the current phase of work at the future site of the Hamden Business Incubator. This phase includes the removal of old boilers and asbestos, as well as clearing out contaminated materials in the basement. The $200,000 for this phase came from the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Hamden Economic Development Corporation (HEDC).
The Hamden Business Incubator is being developed by HEDC at the location of the former Newhall Community Center at 496 Newhall Street, which has been closed since 2002. The incubator will be serve as the location for up to 20 small businesses that specialize in service and technology areas such as light manufacturing, web design and medical office administration. The goal is develop affordable space for entrepreneurs to grow in Hamden to create jobs and increase tax revenue.
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Project Spotlight: the Star Supply Building
Located on State Street in New Haven, the old industrial site is now the stuff of great plans. Recently, the City Plan Comission approved plans for the construction of some 235 residential units. This would involve demolishing most of the existing buildings, which have been vacant and locked up.
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Bamboo-zled! State Holds Property Owners Accountable for Bamboo Growth
Within Connecticut, planting of bamboo has become popular, particularly along coastal areas. However, most are unaware of how quickly and extensively bamboo can spread, and hence, the new liabilities property owners assume when planting.
The particular type of bamboo under scruitiny is known to regulators as “running bamboo.” Though not considered an invasive species in Connecticut, it has a root system that is particularly adept at spreading underground, and if not carefully maintained, will spread from one property to another. According to an article published February 17th on OrangeLive.com, the “bamboo roots spread and travel underground far from the visible plants and new shoots can pop up just about anywhere. They are strong enough to tear up patios and foundations and destroy septic systems.”
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New Economic Development to improve Downtown New Haven
New Haven inks deal for development of former Coliseum site
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[Press Release] Hodge, LLC Receives 2013 Best of Farmington Award
Farmington Award Program Honors the Achievement of Hodge, LLC
Farmington Award Program Honors the Achievement of Hodge, LLCFor the second consecutive year, Hodge, LLC has been selected for the 2013 Best of Farmington Award in the Professional Land Surveyors & Civil Engineers category by the Farmington Award Program. Here is an excerpt from the Farmington Award Program:
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GHA Lends a Helping Hand to the Rebuilding of a Milford Synagogue
In October of last year an electrical problem sparked a blaze at the Hebrew Congregation of Woodmont, located in Milford, that caused extensive damage to the temple. “On July 21, 1995, the synagogue was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service. The building was nominated for this designation because of its Colonial revival design, the fact that it hasn’t been modified, and also because it was used for most of its life as a seasonal temple.”
The historical building, prayer books, shalls, and other various items dating back to 1926 were all destroyed in this devastasting fire. Immediately following the cleanup process, the goal of rebuilding the Temple in the same location was created and the overwhelming support from neighbors, organizations, and other synagogues poured in to help out in anyway possible.
In the emotional process of rebuilding the temple, there was an issue with the last survey performed on the property. Godfrey-Hoffman and Associates stepped in to help complete a survey that was lacking certain info that was needed by the architect for the new design and permitting. This week, the Hebrew Congregation of Woodmont presented GHA with a sincere letter thanking the company for donating their services to help in the rebuilding of the new temple:
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Engineers…….
A priest, a doctor, and an engineer were waiting one morning for a particularly slow group of golfers. The engineer fumed, “What’s with those guys? We must have been waiting for fifteen minutes!”
The doctor chimed in, “I don’t know, but I’ve never seen such inept golf!”
The priest said, “Here comes the green-keeper. Let’s have a word with him.”
He said, “Hello George, what’s wrong with that group ahead of us? They’re rather slow, aren’t they?”
The green-keeper replied, “Oh, yes. That’s a group of blind firemen. They lost their sight saving our clubhouse from a fire last year, so we always let them play for free anytime.”
The group fell silent for a moment.
The priest said, “That’s so sad. I think I will say a special prayer for them tonight.”
The doctor said, “Good idea. I’m going to contact my ophthalmologist colleague and see if there’s anything he can do for them..”
The engineer said, “Why can’t they play at night?”
Boom!!
THE CHURCH OF ST. PATRICK – MAIN ST. FARMINGTON
Hodge LLC. has been working at St. Patrick’s over the last few years completing boundary, topographic surveys as well as locating the buildings, parking lot, trees and all physical features on the site. The main building was built in 1921 with several newer additions. The information gathered by us will be used by the engineers to design much needed parking. Also on the property is an old house that is to be rehabbed along with a new driveway which will serve as the new rectory.
