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Three properties in the Hartfords Arrowhead Gateway section near Dunkin Park were approved for rezoning as part of a redevelopment plan.

Hartford, Connecticut development projects that could make a difference: Further rental conversion of office buildings offer probable path

Alexandra Daum, in her new role as commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development, plans to continue the work started by her predecessor in building, sustaining and promoting Connecticut.

An historic yet decaying city-owned building on a prominent corner along Hartford’s Albany Avenue would be saved and renovated into new apartments and storefront space, part of a larger, $10.8 million redevelopment plan.

Colonial, Cape and bungalow are common terms used to describe the architectural style of homes and residences. Gothic, Baroque or Byzantine are slightly less common terms used for residential or retail design. But as more churches and houses of worship are coming on the real estate market — and many are converted into housing — brokers and developers are facing opportunities and challenges when repurposing these unique and sacred structures.

In furtherance of the revitalization of Hartford’s Clay Arsenal neighborhood, the city is in the process of buying the Church of the Sacred Heart on Ely Street from the Archdiocese of Hartford for $480,000.

The last restaurant in Duluth with family ties to Joe Huie's Cafe will close Aug. 31.

“Mac was one of those larger than life characters whose personality certainly filled the room, whether it was a locker room, a dining room or, for many years, a courtroom,” said former U.S. Attorney John Durham, who worked with Buckley early in their careers, when both were federal prosecutors. “I’m really grateful that our professional paths crossed and I got to see him in action. It was always a treat.”