Senator Hochadel Welcomes $3.5 Million in New Meriden Funding Advanced by CIF Board
Senator Jan Hochadel, D-Meriden, welcomed the Community Investment Fund Board’s commitment of $3.5 million for two projects in Meriden, as part of several initiatives recommended for state funding during the board’s Tuesday meeting.
The funding includes:
- $2 million for renovations to the Stoddard Municipal Building at 165 Miller Street to create a one-stop health and human services hub.
- $1.5 million for the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA to convert underutilized racquetball courts into childcare space, creating 30 new slots for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
“It’s encouraging to see the state invest in projects that make a real difference for working families in Meriden,” Senator Hochadel said. “More childcare capacity at the YMCA means more parents can stay in the workforce, and a centralized health services building means less time navigating bureaucracy when you need help. I’m grateful the CIF board recognized how important these projects are to our community and I look forward to the State Bond Commission giving final approval so we can move these projects forward.”
The Stoddard Building project builds on a $250,000 CIF planning grant awarded in an earlier round, which funded design work and hazardous materials assessments to prepare the renovation for construction.
The Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) supports economic growth in historically underserved communities by providing funding to eligible municipalities, non-profits, and community development corporations. Tuesday’s vote by the CIF board moves both projects one step closer to receiving final approval from the State Bond Commission, which must meet within the next 60 days.