Abigail Brone
Housing ReporterAbigail is Connecticut Public's housing reporter, covering statewide housing developments and issues, with an emphasis on Fairfield County communities. She received her master's from Columbia University in 2020 and graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2019. Abigail previously covered statewide transportation and the city of Norwalk for Hearst Connecticut Media. She loves all things Disney and cats.
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The 154 apartments, on Ellis Street in New Britain, are in a converted home appliance factory, which sat vacant for nearly 50 years before construction began two years ago. -
Eligible buyers must be pre-approved for a mortgage and earn roughly between 60% to 100% of the Area Median Income (AMI) to qualify for one of the prefab homes. The County's AMI is roughly $93,000 for a two-person household. -
Bills passed during the 2025 legislative session will increase funding for Connecticut's rental assistance program and provide other supports to help more people find affordable housing. -
Connecticut earned a ranking relatively high for its overall child well-being bur received a low ranking for housing costs in the latest Kids Count Report by the Annie E. Casey foundation. -
The governor has conditions for his signing of the sweeping omnibus housing bill. Before Lamont signs it, he wants assurances from lawmakers that they will be making certain changes to the bill. -
Gov. Ned Lamont is deciding whether to veto a broad housing bill recently approved by the state legislature. The controversial bill includes zoning reform and pushes for more housing construction. Republicans are calling for a veto. -
Closing housing and income gaps for Black and Latino families in Fairfield County could lead to billions in revenue for the area. -
Connecticut's sewer infrastructure can create barriers to developing more affordable housing. A local nonprofit created a new guide, to help housing advocates understand the challenges in sewer versus septic infrastructure. -
Connecticut's lack of housing options is impacting the state's business industry. A report found the lack has led companies to leave Connecticut. Many have also decided against moving their headquarters to the state as employees can’t find or afford housing. -
The New London Homeless Hospitality Center is now celebrating 20 years of helping unhoused individuals in the community find homes, jobs and safety. The center employees and those who they assist are trying to remain positive amid Connecticut’s rise in homelessness.
