Martha Marx

NEW LONDON DELEGATION WELCOMES STATE BOND COMMISSION APPROVAL OF $95,000 FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATIONS

Today, the New London delegation welcomed the release of $95,000 in grant funding by the State Bond Commission at its April 6 meeting to support renovations to the Public Library of New London. The work involved will include renovations to the building’s bathrooms and reading rooms and improvements to the library’s elevators.

The funds are sourced in three chunks that were unused and forfeited by other communities. Funds originally committed to library improvement projects in Sharon ($75,000), Greenwich ($10,000) and Derby ($10,000) have been reallocated to New London in support of this project.

“Our library is an important community resource, and I’m glad these renovations will make sure our residents can enjoy it to the fullest,” said State Senator Martha Marx. “I’m grateful to the State Bond Commission and Governor Lamont for supporting New London in a way that will pay dividends for years to come.”

“This funding will make visiting the library a better experience for New London residents of all ages,” State Representative Christine Conley said. “The library is a staple of our community, and I’m thrilled to see the renovations to come.”

“These renovations will help foster an environment of lifelong learning among New London residents,” State Representative Anthony Nolan said. “Our library will continue to bring this community together, and I’m glad to see the wise investment of these funds.”

“The New London library provides an invaluable resource to the city’s residents, and I am glad that the state could partner with the city to ensure that these much-needed renovations can move forward and the services the library provides can continue for many years to come,” said Governor Ned Lamont, who serves as chairman of the State Bond Commission.