Duff, Rilling Highlight Double Pole Removal Progress

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Devin James

Duff, Rilling Highlight Double Pole Removal Progress

Pilot Program Results in Wires Removed from over 60% of Poles

NORWALK – Today, Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk), Mayor Harry Rilling, Director Transportation, Mobility and Parking Jim Travers, Representative Dominique Johnson, and Representative Kadeem Roberts stood on Chestnut Hill Road in Norwalk beside a utility work crew to highlight the progress of a pilot program to remove double poles around the city.

“These double poles are an eyesore that have sat unaddressed for years,” said Senator Duff. “They are littered throughout the city and get in the way of pedestrians and bicyclists. To have the various wires transferred from the old pole to the new one used to take months, if not years. Now, under this new state pilot program, we are witnessing wires being removed from this very pole in under an hour. I want to thank Mayor Rilling and Director Travers for their on-the-ground support of this pilot program and all the work they do.”

“I want to thank Senator Bob Duff and the rest of the Norwalk Delegation for partnering with the City on the Pilot Program we rolled out last year to replace double utility poles to advance Norwalk’s aesthetics and improve safety on behalf of residents,” said Mayor Rilling. “This new pilot program has made significant progress in eliminating these eyesores and has helped to further beautify our community.”

“Recognizing the magnitude of double poles throughout the City, the Department of Transportation Mobility and Parking inventoried our 273 miles of roadway to get a complete listing of utility poles,” said Jim Travers, Director of Transportation, Mobility and Parking for the City of Norwalk. “This list became the basis for our ongoing conversations with all the utility companies. Senator Duff worked extensively with the City to bring a resolution. We are eternally grateful for the Senator’s commitment and support of this issue.”

The term “double poles” refers to instances when a replacement pole is installed next to an existing pole, but the existing pole removal is not completed. Not only are double poles an aesthetic issue, but they can present public safety hazards and impede pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.

The most common cause of this condition is that all the attachments on the existing pole have not been transferred, which can be hindered by the fact that they must be transferred to the new pole sequentially before the original pole can be removed. If all the attachments are not transferred in a timely manner, the new and old pole may exist together for an extended period of time.

Norwalk was recently selected as a pilot municipality to remove double poles. By using a contractor to make all simple transfers on double poles at once in Norwalk, the city has seen tremendous progress.

There were 165 double poles and 267 transfers outstanding in Norwalk at the start of the pilot program on March 31 of this year. The pilot program expects to address all double poles in the next 4-6 weeks.

As of last week, 165 of the 267 transfers (61%) have been completed and and 52 of the 165 double poles (31%) had been completely removed

SENATOR MARONEY HIGHLIGHTS DANGERS OF AI THAT WOULD WORSEN HOUSING DISCRIMINATION

Posted on May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 by Devin James

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Contact: Joe O’Leary | Joe.OLeary@cga.ct.gov | 508-479-4969

May 21, 2024

SENATOR MARONEY HIGHLIGHTS DANGERS OF AI THAT WOULD WORSEN HOUSING DISCRIMINATION

Today, State Senator James Maroney (D-Milford) issued a statement following a CT Insider report on housing discrimination that underscores the importance of protecting members of the public from numerous forms of such discrimination, which could be made worse in coming years by rapid deployment and development of AI platforms for that purpose. The report, published May 18, said that more than half of open federal housing discrimination investigations in Connecticut are older than 100 days and that housing vouchers are limited in their accessibility across communities, among other concerns.

“As many as 75% of landlords expect to at some point use AI as part of their screening of potential tenants. When our housing systems are already experiencing significant cases of discrimination, seen in this article from CT Insider, this is a setting rife for further exploitation and problems regarding the use of AI technology. I am extremely concerned that unprotected and unregulated use of AI will negatively contribute to the housing disparities and discrimination we already see in our communities, further deepening this problem that is already frustrating and discouraging so many. This only reinforces my resolve to move forward policies related to AI that will support the future of its uses – it can provide transformative improvements if done correctly, but can have disastrous consequences if rushed or impractically considered.”

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Duff Highlights $21.5 Million in State Grants to Enhance HVAC Systems at Six Norwalk Public Schools; Funding will Add Air Conditioning and Improve Air Quality

Posted on May 20, 2024May 21, 2024 by Devin James

Duff Highlights $21.5 Million in State Grants to Enhance HVAC Systems at Six Norwalk Public Schools; Funding will Add Air Conditioning and Improve Air Quality

(Norwalk, Conn.) Today, May 20, 2024, Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff, Mayor Rilling, and Norwalk Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella announced that the State of Connecticut’s Department of Administrative Services awarded the City of Norwalk more than $21.5 million in grant funding to improve the heating and cooling systems in six Norwalk Public Schools. This investment underscores a commitment by the State and the City to help maximize student success by fostering optimal and equitable learning environments.

These much-needed enhancements will benefit the following Norwalk Public Schools:

● Brien McMahon High School

● Brookside Elementary School

● Marvin Elementary School

● Naramake Elementary School

● Rowayton Elementary School

● Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School

In collaboration with Norwalk Public Schools, the City identified these schools as the six priority projects in the District. The total estimated cost of these projects is approximately $36 million. A special capital appropriation of $14.5 million by the City will fully fund the project. The anticipated timeline to complete these six projects is within the next two years.

The grant funding will go toward the installation, replacement or upgrading of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and other improvements to indoor air quality in school buildings. Such improvements aim to significantly elevate the educational experience, particularly during extreme weather conditions, ensuring that both students and educators can thrive in a comfortable teaching and learning environment.

“Providing state funding for Norwalk schools to add air conditioning and improve indoor air quality is crucial for creating healthy learning environments that foster student success,” said CT Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff. “Poor indoor air quality negatively impacts academic performance and overall well-being. State funding ensures that all schools, regardless of local economic disparities, have the resources necessary to implement effective air quality improvements, such as cooling, advanced ventilation systems, and air filtration. By investing in the health of our students through improved air quality, we not only enhance their learning capabilities but also promote long-term health and equity in education.”

“Upgrading our HVAC systems for our students and teachers has always been a major priority, as we want our children to have access to a healthy, clean, and equitable learning environment,” said Mayor Rilling. “Since 2018, the City has upgraded HVAC systems in six of our schools, and now, with this additional $21.5 million in grant funding from the State, we will be able to upgrade six additional schools. I want to thank Governor Lamont for making this grant possible and for prioritizing CT’s education system and thank State Senator Bob Duff, who is always advocating for Norwalk and helped get our reimbursement rate up to 60% for all new school construction projects in Norwalk, saving the City millions and millions of dollars.”

“By investing in the improvement of HVAC systems, we are investing in the comfort and well-being of our school community, creating environments conducive to focused and productive learning,” said Dr. Alexandra Estrella, Superintendent of Norwalk Public Schools. “With these upcoming improvements, we are taking proactive steps to ensure that such interruptions become a thing of the past. Our scholars deserve to learn and succeed in environments where they can focus on their studies without the distraction of discomfort.”

Previously, improvements to HVAC systems were not reimbursable by the State of Connecticut. In 2022, the State implemented a new HVAC grant program, allowing municipalities the opportunity to submit grant proposals to be selected for HVAC upgrades. The City of Norwalk is fortunate to have received HVAC grant funding at the State’s newly approved reimbursement rate of 60% for new school construction projects in Norwalk, saving the City millions of dollars.

Since 2018, the City has invested capital funding into upgrading HVAC systems at several schools across the City, including Cranbury Elementary School, Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School, Kendall College and Career Academy, Nathan Hale Middle School, Roton Middle School and Ponus Ridge School Campus.

SENATOR NEEDLEMAN ISSUES STATEMENT AFTER TEXAS GRID FACES HIGH DEMAND, RISKS OF BLACKOUT AND STORMS KNOCK OUT POWER FOR NEARLY ONE MILLION

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Devin James

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Contact: Joe O’Leary | Joe.OLeary@cga.ct.gov | 508-479-4969

May 20, 2024

SENATOR NEEDLEMAN ISSUES STATEMENT AFTER TEXAS GRID FACES HIGH DEMAND, RISKS OF BLACKOUT AND STORMS KNOCK OUT POWER FOR NEARLY ONE MILLION

Today, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) issued a statement as Texas faces its latest high-profile issues with its power grid. Last week, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued its fourth warning in the last month that its grid may reach emergency conditions due to summer heat and high usage, with past warnings issued due to power plant maintenance and grid inflexibility, according to Bloomberg. A second report said the state’s power grid faces an 18% chance of rolling blackouts this summer, when average temperatures in the state will stand over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the San Antonio Express-News reported.

Additionally, last Thursday night, the Houston area experienced a significant and damaging storm that knocked out power to more than 900,000 utility customers in the region, which resulted in days of power outages amid challenging conditions. By Monday morning, more than 225,000 homes and businesses in Texas remained without electricity, with heat indexes threatening to climb above 100 degrees this week. All the while, power prices at the time soared as high as 1600% during the heat wave.

The statement follows as such:

“It seems a stiff breeze could threaten the Texas power grid these days, a cautionary tale of the extreme dangers that come in deregulated and disconnected markets. This is what happens when a grid is maintained poorly. Texas ratepayers often face spiking electric costs and very inconsistent service, with seemingly constant threats of blackouts and outages, which reflects mismanagement and poor priorities, chasing low prices with impacts that leave customers in the cold and heat. Instead of focusing on grid reliability and meeting its consistently high demand, Texas’s energy industry is focused on profits over people, especially glaring as they are an energy powerhouse.

This is unacceptable, especially in the wake of the surprise Houston storm that caused severe damage – and now, a day after the damage, utilities can’t even provide customers with estimates for when the power will turn back on. These circumstances reinforce the importance of grid reliability and maintenance, part of why our state’s performance-based regulations are so important to prevent similar disasters.

That’s why legislators in Connecticut are working to advance policies that tie cost, reliability and mitigating carbon emissions – which are a contributor to this Texas storm’s severity – together, and foster a larger responsibility for our utilities to provide the highest standard of service possible. We sat in the dark for days after storms in 2011, 2017 and 2020; without continued investment in and support of our grid, we could face the same troubles Texas, despite all of the energy it sits on, regularly experiences through questionable management of serious circumstances.”

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Senator Needleman Applauds $3.2 Million In State Funding For Regional Air Quality Improvements

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Devin James

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Contact: Joe O’Leary | Joe.OLeary@cga.ct.gov | 508-479-4969

May 20, 2024

Senator Needleman Applauds $3.2 Million In State Funding For Regional Air Quality Improvements

Today, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) applauded the announcement by Governor Lamont’s administration that schools throughout the 33^rd District will receive $3.2 million in state grants to support replacements and improvements to their HVAC and air conditioning systems. These grants are the result of legislation passed by the state legislature in 2022, encouraging schools to install, replace or upgrade these systems for improved ventilation and indoor air quality to support student learning and the overall health of their school communities.

“Two years ago, my colleagues and I voted to support valuable, vital upgrades to air quality in schools statewide, and I am proud to see the program reach further fruition,” said Sen. Needleman. “Knowing local students will have a safer and healthier experience getting their excellent educations from our schools is fantastic. I’m grateful to Governor Lamont for his continued support of our region.”

In East Haddam, East Haddam Elementary School will receive $2,059,978.52 in state grant funding, supporting $3.897 million in total projects supporting the replacement of ultraviolet lights and heating and ventilation units in the school. Nathan Hale-Ray High School will receive $133,711.48 supporting $252,954 of work for the same purpose.

Old Saybrook’s Kathleen E. Goodwin School will receive $486,871.79 supporting $1.794 million of total work to replace chillers and chilled water piping and insulation on the school’s roof.

Westbrook will see three schools receive funds; Daisy Ingraham Elementary School will receive $151,122.95 to support $549,538 of total work for the installation of HVAC systems, as well as $76,918.05 to support $279,702 of work to install a VRF system for heating and air conditioning and design control systems to interface with the existing system.

Westbrook High School will receive $186,333.13 and $19,250 of state funding supporting projects costing $677,575 and $70,000 of work, respectively, for the replacement of rooftop units, electric upgrades and redesigning existing ductwork for air conditioning.

Westbrook Middle School will receive $97,407.75 in state grants supporting $354,210 of work for replacement of rooftop units and redesigning existing ductwork for air conditioning, as well as $11,962.50 to support $43,500 of work to replace a rooftop unit.

In 2022, the General Assembly voted to create the Indoor Air Quality Grant Program, which provides matching grants to support municipalities needing work not covered by grants. Eligible schools and districts are those found to have the greatest need for indoor air quality improvements.

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Senator Anwar Applauds $703,192 In State Funding For East Hartford School Air Quality Improvements

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Devin James

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Contact: Joe O’Leary | Joe.OLeary@cga.ct.gov | 508-479-4969

May 20, 2024

Senator Anwar Applauds $703,192 In State Funding For East Hartford School Air Quality Improvements

Today, State Senator Saud Anwar (D-South Windsor) applauded the announcement by Governor Lamont’s administration that two East Hartford schools will receive $703,192 million in state grants to support replacements and improvements to their HVAC and air conditioning systems. These grants are the result of legislation passed by the state legislature in 2022, encouraging schools to install, replace or upgrade these systems for improved ventilation and indoor air quality to support student learning and the overall health of their school communities.

“In the last two years, our state has committed significant resources to support improved air quality in our schools, making sure every student is learning in a healthy environment,” said Sen. Anwar. “I’m grateful to Governor Lamont for supporting local education.”

East Hartford will receive grant funds in two separate allotments. East Hartford High School will receive $180,860.13 to support $236,635 in total work to replace rooftop units and controls; Pitkin Elementary School will receive $592,332.50 to support $775,000 in total work to support the installation of Energy Recovery Ventilator or ERV systems.

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Senator Maroney Applauds $359,063.14 In State Funding For Milford School Air Quality Improvements

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Devin James

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Contact: Joe O’Leary | Joe.OLeary@cga.ct.gov | 508-479-4969

May 20, 2024

Senator Maroney Applauds $359,063.14 In State Funding For Milford School Air Quality Improvements

Today, State Senator James Maroney (D-Milford) applauded the announcement by Governor Lamont’s administration that two Milford schools will receive $359,063 in state grants to support replacements and improvements to their HVAC and air conditioning systems. These grants are the result of legislation passed by the state legislature in 2022, encouraging schools to install, replace or upgrade these systems for improved ventilation and indoor air quality to support student learning and the overall health of their school communities.

“The continued success of the Indoor Air Quality Grant Program will support our local schools benefitting both public health and educational growth,” said Sen. Maroney. “I’m grateful to Governor Lamont for his continued support of our communities.”

Milford’s Joseph A. Foran High School will receive $298,692.19 to support $788,938.70 for replace heating and cooling in certain areas of the school. The Academy in Milford will receive $60,370.95 to support replacement of HVAC equipment, unit ventilators, roof top exhaust units and boilers.

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Senator Rahman Welcomes Nearly $2.7 Million in State Grants to Upgrade HVAC Systems in Bolton, Glastonbury, and Manchester Schools

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Devin James

Senator Rahman Welcomes Nearly $2.7 Million in State Grants to Upgrade HVAC Systems in Bolton, Glastonbury, and Manchester Schools

Senator MD Rahman applauded Monday the release of state grants totaling nearly $2.7 million, to offset the costs of modernizing HVAC systems at schools in Bolton, Glastonbury, and Manchester.

“Equipping our schools with modern HVAC systems helps to ensure classroom environments that promote student well-being and academic performance,” Senator Rahman, D-Manchester, said. “These state grants, which cover a significant share of the projects, will foster healthy learning environments while alleviating the financial burden on local taxpayers.”

The individual grants provided by the Department of Administrative Services include:

$2,225,808 to replace rooftop units at Illing Middle School in Manchester. This grant covers 67.86% of the total project cost.

$81,814 to replace the building management system at Bolton Center School in Bolton. This grant covers around 49% of the project’s total cost.

$39,000 to replace rooftop units and install insulated ductwork at Buttonball Lane School in Glastonbury. This grant covers 32.5% of the total project cost.

$204,750 to replace rooftop units and install insulated ductwork at Glastonbury High School. This grant covers 32.5% of the total project cost.

$39,000 to replace rooftop units and install insulated ductwork at Hebron Avenue School in Glastonbury. This grant covers 32.5% of the total project cost.

$39,000 to replace rooftop units and install insulated ductwork at Hopewell School in Glastonbury. This grant covers 32.5% of the total project cost.

$65,000 to replace rooftop units and install insulated ductwork at Naubuc School in Glastonbury. This grant covers 32.5% of the total project cost.

The state HVAC Indoor Air Quality Grant program was established in 2022 to assist Connecticut school districts with repairs and upgrades to ventilation and indoor air quality systems to support healthy learning environments.

SENS. KUSHNER AND MAHER, REP. BERGER-GIRVALO ANNOUNCE MAJOR CLEAN AIR INVESTMENT IN RIDGEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Posted on May 20, 2024May 21, 2024 by Devin James

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Monday, May 20, 2024

SENS. KUSHNER AND MAHER, REP. BERGER-GIRVALO ANNOUNCE MAJOR CLEAN AIR INVESTMENT IN RIDGEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Sen. Kushner, Rep. Girvalo, First Selectperson Marconi, Supt. Da Silva and students outside of the Ridgefield Public School offices

RIDGEFIELD – State Senators Julie Kushner (D-Danbury) and Ceci Maher (D-Wilton) and state Representative Aimee Berger-Girvalo (D-Ridgefield) today joined Ridgefield Superintendent of Schools Dr. Susie Da Silva and Ridgefield First Selectperson Rudy Marconi to announce that the state Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has unveiled its 2024 list of Indoor Air Quality grants for public schools in Connecticut, and that eight Ridgefield schools will receive a total of $191,454 to help pay for a variety of projects, including the installation of

ventilators, mini-split air conditioners, roof exhaust fans, upgraded heating and cooling, air exchange and heat recovery, heat pumps, and other air quality-related work.

The state grants cover 23.57% of the projects’ total cost; the projects total $812,278, and after the grant reimbursement of $191,454, Ridgefield will pay $620,824.

“Back in 2022 I founded the School Indoor Air Quality Working Group and was appointed co-chair. Since then, we’ve worked very hard to meet, listen to the experts, and make

recommendations about improving school air quality, which can really affect the ways that students learn and teachers teach,” Sen. Kushner said. “I’m very thankful that the General Assembly and Governor Lamont have partnered to fund this program and that schools all across Connecticut, including right here in Ridgefield, are taking advantage of the opportunity

to address classroom temperatures that are too hot or too cold, mold, pest infestations, hazardous odors, or even the spread of infectious diseases. It’s going to be a game-changer for our students and teachers.”

“During COVID we came to understand the importance of ensuring circulating clean air in our classrooms. The continued investment in improving school air quality statewide will also benefit Ridgefield’s school community and support educational growth across eight local schools, improving the air for everyone from first graders to high schoolers,” said Sen. Maher. “It’s wonderful for our state to have such strong support and I’m grateful to Governor Lamont for his foresight and dedication to our schools.”

“Ridgefield is consistently rated among the top school districts in the country, but academics are only part of that story,” said Rep. Berger-Girvalo. “The health and safety of our children are as important as their intellectual development, and the quality of the air they breathe is a critical factor. Unsurprisingly, Superintendent DaSilva and our Board of Education have advocated strongly for a healthy environment for our children, and I’m grateful for the work done by the Education Committee, the Indoor Air-Quality Working Group, and the governor for their commitment to this endeavor.”

“This grant will undoubtedly have an impact, not only in terms of immediate improvements to our existing HVAC systems, but also in fostering greater sustainability, energy efficiency, and comfort within the designated facilities,” Superintendent Da Silva said. “When these grant opportunities were announced, the Ridgefield Public Schools facilities team identified work that was already in the queue and which fit the description of the grant; in other words, we did not elect to make these HVAC improvements because of a possible grant award — these improvements had to occur to keep our systems running, and we sought grant support as a subsidy to minimize the end cost to the town.”

“As First Selectperson of Ridgefield, I can say that we are always appreciative of any funds from the State of Connecticut to help defray infrastructure costs to the taxpayers of Ridgefield,” said First Selectperson Marconi. “The quality of air that our children and teachers breathe daily is as important as the quality of education our children receive. Thank you to Senator Kushner, Senator Maher and Representative Berger-Girvalo for their efforts in securing these funds for Ridgefield.”

The DAS grants will help pay for the following upgrades:

Ridgefield High School

Replace 2 heat pump and cooling units

Replace 4 air exchange energy heat recovery assemblies

Replace a 5-Ton split cooling system

Alternative High School

Update and replace main HVAC system (Heat Pump)

Update and replace dual zone heat pump system

East Ridge Middle School

Replace Trane rooftop unit (RTU)

Install new ductless mini-split unit

Barlow Mountain Elementary School

Install vertical unit ventilator for classroom

Replace self-contained unit ventilator

Replace upper and lower roof exhaust fan units

Branchville Elementary School

Replace 11 roof-mounted exhaust fans

Installed ductless mini-split AC unit for ventilation

Farmingville Elementary School

Install Split AC/Heat Pump 2-ton unit

Replace 11 roof-mounted exhaust fans

Installed ductless mini-split AC unit for ventilation

Ridgebury Elementary School

Replace the failed Rooftop Unit (RTU)

Replace 2 Trane RTUs

Replace heat only unit with heat pump option for heating and cooling

Add heat pump condenser for cooling to main gym air handler unit (AHU)

Scotland Elementary School

Install 2 Split AC/Heat Pump 2-ton units

Replace 2 exhaust hoods

Replace 16 roof-mounted exhaust fans

Installed ductless mini-split AC unit for ventilation

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Senator Hochadel Applauds $12 Million in State Funding for Air Quality Improvements for Schools in Cheshire, Meriden, Middletown and Middlefield

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Devin James

Senator Hochadel Applauds $12 Million in State Funding for Air Quality Improvements for Schools in Cheshire, Meriden, Middletown and Middlefield

Senator Jan Hochadel, D-Meriden, celebrated Monday the release of more than $12 million in state grants for school HVAC upgrades, ensuring that students in Cheshire, Meriden, Middletown and Middlefield receive instruction in healthy classroom environments conducive to learning.

“Clean air and temperature-controlled classrooms are essential to a healthy learning environment. These grants will ensure that students in Cheshire, Meriden, Middletown, and Middlefield have the necessary support to thrive academically,” Senator Hochadel said. “State funding will cover between 50% and 75% of these projects, minimizing the impact of these vital upgrades on local taxpayers.”

The grants announced Monday by the Department of Administrative Services include:

-$48,375 to review and replace rooftop units and a Direct Digital Control (DDC) system at Dodd Middle School in Cheshire. This grant will pay for roughly 50% of the project.

-$240,933 to fund the replacement of boilers, hot water recirculators, and combustion air systems at Doolittle Elementary School in Cheshire. This grant will pay for roughly 50% of the project, which also includes upgrading the school’s DDC.

-$161,448 to replace the boilers and hot water holding tanks at Highland Elementary School in Cheshire. This grant will pay for roughly 50% of the project.

-$310,754 for air conditioning at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Meriden. This grant funds more than 75% of the project.

-424,183 for air conditioning at John Barry Elementary School in Meriden. This grant funds more than 75% of the project.

-$554,951 for air conditioning at Lincoln Middle School in Meriden. This grant funds more than 75% of the project.

-$274,409 for air conditioning at Nathan Hale Elementary School in Meriden. This grant funds more than 75% of the project.

-$292,127 for air conditioning at Roger Sherman Elementary School in Meriden. This grant funds more than 75% of the project.

-$2,167,096 to install cooling systems in Bielefield Elementary School in Middletown. This grant funds roughly 66% of the project.

-$2,167,096 to install cooling systems in Farm Hill Elementary School in Middletown. This grant funds roughly 66% of the project.

-$2,167,096 to install cooling systems in Moody Elementary School in Middletown. This grant funds roughly 66% of the project.

-$2,167,096 to install cooling systems in Snow Elementary School in Middletown. This grant funds roughly 66% of the project.

-$1,239,030 to replace ventilators and upgrade building management system controls at Regional School District 13’s Middlefield Memorial School. This grant funds roughly 51% of the project.

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