Senator Lopes Welcomes $1M for Berlin Peck Library

Today, state Senator Rick Lopes (D-New Britain), welcomed $1 million in state funding for the Berlin Peck Library.

Governor Ned Lamont announced today that he’s releasing $30 million in state grants to 46 small towns in Connecticut that will be used to complete a wide variety of infrastructure improvements, such as road safety reconstruction projects, emergency management upgrades, sidewalk and pedestrian safety enhancements, educational and recreational facility upgrades, and other capital improvement projects.

Berlin has been awarded a $1 million grant for a reroofing and mechanical replacement project that will be matched by $240,000 by the town.

“I’m proud to welcome this $1 million in state funding for the Berlin Peck Library, which serves as a vital resource for residents of all ages,” said Senator Rick Lopes. “Investing in our library is essential because it provides free access to information, technology, and educational resources that empower residents, support lifelong learning, and strengthen the fabric of our community.”

The grants are being provided through the Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP), a state program managed by the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management that delivers grants to small towns for economic development, community conservation, and quality-of-life capital projects.

In addition to the grants from the state, each municipality is also contributing funds, bringing the total spent on the 48 projects to $43.4 million in a combination of state, local, and other funding sources.