MD Rahman

SENATOR RAHMAN WELCOMES $1.5 MILLION IN GRANTS SUPPORTING GLASTONBURY, ANDOVER, BOLTON INFRASTRUCTURE

Today, State Senator MD Rahman (D-Manchester) welcomed the state’s announcement that $1.5 million in state grants through the Small Town Economic Assistance Program, also known as STEAP, will be released to Glastonbury, Andover and Bolton for infrastructure improvements. Funding will support projects including parking to support affordable housing in Glastonbury, recreation enhancements in Andover and field upgrades in Bolton.

“I am grateful to Governor Lamont’s administration for their support of these important local projects,” said Sen. Rahman. “They will provide meaningful support and improvements for housing in Glastonbury and local recreation in Andover and Bolton. I’m looking forward to the community benefits this support will help create.”

“Our small towns are an integral part of what makes Connecticut such a special place to live and work,” Governor Ned Lamont said. “By working with them on these grants, the state can help get these vital projects completed so these towns can continue to grow, thrive, and attract businesses, while improving the quality of life for our residents.”

Projects receiving support from STEAP include:

– $500,000 in funding to construct new parking areas on Nye Road in Glastonbury, which will support up to 70 units of affordable housing there. This funding will be matched by $295,700 in town funds.

– $500,000 in funding for phase II of the Andover Recreation Facility’s ongoing enhancements. This will be matched by $150,000 from the town.

– $500,000 in funding to support upgrades to Bolton’s Herrick Park Field, which will be matched by $102,000 from the town.