Senator Anwar Releases Statement Regarding Announced Pratt & Whitney Property Sale

Today, State Senator Saud Anwar (D-South Windsor) released the following statement regarding Pratt & Whitney's announced sale this week of a 300-acre former airfield site likely to be used for warehousing and distribution, according to local news reports:

"This week's news is extremely welcome for the East Hartford and regional community," said Sen. Anwar. "The economic benefits of this land sale and potential development promise significant local benefits, taking land and putting it to good use in the community while spurring job growth that will benefit local markets and households. I look forward to seeing plans for the site move forward."