Michael Puffer

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Michael Puffer joined the Hartford Business Journal in 2021 as a staff writer. He enjoys stories of business owners building their companies through gumption and grit. He worked for The Republican American newspaper in Waterbury for 15 years, as well as newspapers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Puffer holds a degree in journalism from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. His work has been recognized with awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, the New England Newspaper and Press Association and the Alliance of Area Business Publishers.
Real Estate & Construction

Hartford considers 15-year tax deal for $29M affordable housing project

The proposed tax break would support 64 apartments at Edge 400, bringing the planned development near West Hartford to 189 affordable units.
Hospitality & Tourism

Mystic marina owned by four generations of family sells for $5M

The 145-slip marina, operated by the Garbarino family since 1957, joins a growing portfolio backed by Bain Capital.
Real Estate & Construction

Newly completed Dollar General building in Ellington sells for $2.78M

A Pennsylvania investor acquired the newly built retail property, which has a 15-year Dollar General lease and three renewal options.
Hospitality & Tourism

Southington entertainment complex sells for $2.7M; new owner seeks operator

The former Crystal Bees venue could reopen under a new operator or return to industrial use if the owner cannot secure a tenant.
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Real Estate & Construction

East Hartford mayor calls $120M apartment project ‘dead for now,’ moves to terminate tax deal

The 402-unit development stalled over financing and a $3 million bond request, but the town says other housing options remain possible.
Real Estate & Construction

Glastonbury’s Shops at Somerset Square sells for $29.5M

The Glastonbury shopping center changes hands for the third time in a decade, with occupancy at 84% and a sale price below prior deals.
Real Estate & Construction

Freightliner dealer proposes 55K-sq.-ft. expansion of East Hartford truck parts sales, repair facility

The truck dealer plans to more than triple its facility's size, but town engineers have raised concerns about stormwater management.
Hospitality & Tourism

🔒 Ontario investor pays $8.7M for Graduate New Haven hotel property near Yale

The 72-room hotel near Yale, housed in a historic Chapel Street building, has changed hands seven years after its previous sale.
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Economic Development

Two former Cheshire schools hit market, quickly draw interest

The former Darcey and Chapman schools are listed for a combined $6.42 million, with 10 buyer inquiries received within hours.
Health Care

Owner of new $33M Waterbury rehab hospital eyes partnership with UConn Health, further CT expansion

PAM Health is preparing to open its $33 million Waterbury rehab hospital as it revisits a potential partnership with Waterbury Hospital.
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