Blighted Property

A series of state grants have been awarded to cities across Connecticut to redevelop blighted properties.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has approved $23.8 million in state funding to remediate 22 blighted properties in 15 cities and towns across the state.

A blighted plot of land in East Farmingdale has not been used for decades and Town of Babylon officials say it would be a perfect spot for “transit-oriented” housing.

Bridgeport mayor Joe Ganim climbed into the cab of a construction claw Tuesday and joined city leaders to demolish an abandoned property on the east side…