Saud Anwar

SENATOR ANWAR ENCOURAGED AS STATE BOND COMMISSION APPROVES FUNDS SUPPORTING SOUTH WINDSOR TRAIL, EAST WINDSOR LIBRARY

Today, State Senator Saud Anwar (D-South Windsor) was encouraged as the State Bond Commission voted to approve grants supporting the creation of a new trail in South Windsor and library remodeling in East Windsor.

The Bond Commission approved $1,200,000 to South Windsor for phase 1A of constructing a multi-use trail, the South Windsor Crosstown Trail. Sen. Anwar issued a request for funds to support the project which will cost a total of $8.5 million when fully completed. The $1.2 million will support the first development of the larger trail, which will run through the town with use by pedestrians, bicycles and horses.

Additionally, $95,335 was approved through the State Library as a grant-in-aid for the Library Association of Warehouse Point for the East Windsor library’s remodeling project.

“I’m glad to see local support for important resources and community pillars,” said Sen. Anwar. “The South Windsor Crosstown Trail won’t just provide a new opportunity for outdoor recreation but will help connect the town in a more thorough fashion, benefitting businesses and community members alike. Additionally, the Library Association’s support will aid the remodeling that will keep it providing important services to town residents indefinitely. I’m grateful to Governor Lamont and the Bond Commission for their support.”

“South Windsor has incredibly beautiful outdoor, natural resources and this grant will help ensure that we can offer more recreational opportunities for people who live in the town,” said Governor Ned Lamont. “I am also glad that we can release funding to support the remodeling of this library in East Windsor, which provides many valuable services. I appreciate Senator Anwar’s advocacy of these projects.”