NBC Connecticut investigation — early comprehensive account of the crumbling foundations crisis in Eastern Connecticut.
NBC Connecticut Troubleshooters investigation — early comprehensive account of the crumbling foundations crisis in Eastern Connecticut, including homeowner stories and the role of J.J. Mottes concrete.
CT News Junkie — federal attention reaches the region as HUD Secretary tours affected properties in Eastern Connecticut. https://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/archives/entry/20180604_hud_secretary_gets_look_at_crumbling_foundation
Journal Inquirer — legislative effort to protect homeowners from deficiency judgments when selling or foreclosing on a pyrrhotite-affected property. https://www.journalinquirer.com/newsletters/bills-would-prevent-deficiency-judgmentson-crumbling-concrete-homes/article_b7a08704-2bba-11e9-81d9-4b74d1ece0e7.html
MassLive — the problem extends into Massachusetts; the scale of need is documented at $350 million. A useful comparison point as Connecticut continues its own relief effort. https://www.masslive.com/news/2020/01/massachusetts-estimates-350m-needed-to-fix2000-homes-with-crumbling-foundations.html
Yahoo News — school reconstruction completed after pyrrhotite foundation replacement. A visible sign of progress in one of the hardest-hit communities. https://news.yahoo.com/finishing-touches-put-birch-grove-200900714.html
CFSIC addresses questions circulating about the program’s future and timeline. Worth reading for anyone with a pending claim or an affected property in the pipeline.
CT Public Radio: Many will now be able to deduct the cost of repairs from their federal taxes over the next two decades. Tax Relief Extended For Conn. Homeowners With Crumbling Foundations | Connecticut Public
