The Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) are dealing with the nasty side effects of a developer failing to open Dunkin’ Donuts Park on time, as the team lays off four front-office workers. (more…)
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New Hartford Ballpark Now Insured
After insurance lapsed on Dunkin’ Donuts Park when the city halted construction because of a dispute with the ballpark developer, the city’s insurer, Travelers, has agreed to extend an existing plan to the new home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Hartford Ballpark Uninsurable After Developer Booted
Your latest drama from Connecticut: Dunkin’ Donuts Park is now uninsurable after the city of Hartford terminated a construction contract with developer DoNo Hartford LLC and Centerplan Cos. last week. (more…)
Centerplan CEO: City Recklessly Terminated Contract
One week after his company’s contract was terminated by the Hartford Stadium Authority, Centerplan Cos. CEO Robert A. Landino is taking shots at the city and the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League). (more…)
Yard Goats to Play Two Home Series in Binghamton
With delays to the opening of Dunkin’ Donuts Park ongoing, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) will now play two series at NYSEG Stadium, home of the Binghamton Mets. The Eastern League announced the changes today, affecting a total of seven games. (more…)
Tensions, Schedule Changes in Hartford
Initially, it seemed that Monday’s decision by the Hartford Stadium Authority to cancel its contract with the developer of Dunkin’ Donuts Park marked a breaking point in the project. (more…)
Hartford Stadium Authority Cancels Contract with Developer
The Hartford Stadium Authority has terminated its contract with the developer of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, marking a decisive step in a new direction for the Hartford Yard Goats’ (Class AA; Eastern League) beleaguered new home. (more…)
When Will Hartford Ballpark Be Done? No One is Saying
A closed-door meeting between Hartford city officials and Dunkin’ Donuts Park developer Jason Rudnick yielded some kind words from the two sides — but no indication as when the home of the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) would be completed. (more…)
Financial Issues Could Prevent Hartford Ballpark Opening This Season
A decision by the Hartford Stadium Authority to seek insurance money for completion of Dunkin’ Donuts Park could lead to a shutdown of construction on the beleaguered facility and push back the ballpark’s opening to 2017. (more…)
New Deadline Targeted for Dunkin’ Donuts Park
A new deadline looks to be set for the completion of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, as officials are targeting June 7 as the new occupancy date. Should that milestone be achieved, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) could debut at the ballpark in late June. (more…)
Changes Made to Yard Goats’ June Schedule
With Dunkin’ Donuts Park still under construction, the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) will play home games on the road through at least June 16. The Eastern League has announced that the Yard Goats will play two more series at Norwich’s Dodd Stadium, with a third home slate to played at Reading’s FirstEnergy Stadium. (more…)
Officials: Hartford Ballpark Could Open Next Month
Following a tour of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, local officials feel that the Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) are at least a month away from moving into the ballpark. (more…)
Developers Miss Deadline for Dunkin’ Donuts Park Occupancy
There won’t be any early June Hartford Yard Goats (Class AA; Eastern League) home games at Dunkin’ Donuts Park, as the ballpark’s developers missed today’s deadline to secure a certificate of occupancy for the beleaguered project. (more…)