Today, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) thanked the State Bond Commission and Governor Lamont for their investment in the 33rd Senate District as Westbrook and Essex were each approved to receive $250,000 and $195,000, respectively, for safety and equipment upgrades in their communities.
“I’m grateful that Connecticut is investing in local safety and emergency services,” said Sen. Needleman. “These funds represent significant improvements for the entire region in the event of future emergencies and will benefit residents when they are in need. I’m thankful to Governor Lamont and the State Bond Commission for their support.”
“When it comes to emergency management resources, I think it is critical that our state government partner with municipalities to ensure that these tools are available and ready for when residents who live in these towns need them the most,” said Governor Ned Lamont, who serves as chairman of the State Bond Commission and sets its agenda. “I am glad we could get this state funding out to Westbrook and Essex for these important purposes.”
The State Bond Commission today approved a number of funding releases, including an allotment of $250,000 in Westbrook for the assessment and conceptual design of the Valley Shore Regional 9-1-1 Center. The Center provides emergency services to residents of towns including Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Durham, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Lyme, Middlefield, Old Lyme and Westbrook.
The funds also included $195,000 to Essex for the construction of an emergency radio tower, upgrades to emergency equipment, and installing a generator. This comes as the Commission approved $165,000 in 2022 to support this project – the project needed additional funding, which the state provided through this funding.