SENATOR MAHER WELCOMES NEARLY $2.9 MILLION IN STATE BOND COMMISSION SUPPORT FOR WESTPORT, STAMFORD

Today, State Senator Ceci Maher (D-Westport) welcomed $2,883,697 in State Bond Commission funding, approved by the Commission at its latest meeting, supporting projects in the Westport and Stamford community. These funds include support for Sherwood Island State Park as well as to aid purchase of body cameras and data storage for Westport and Stamford police.

“Sherwood Island State Park is a local treasure, and this new, extensive financial support for the park’s upkeep and maintenance is a great investment in our community,” said Sen. Maher. “Additionally, aiding our local police in acquiring important equipment provides additional safety for our police force and residents. I’m thankful to Governor Lamont and the State Bond Commission for their support of our communities.”

According to the Bond Commission agenda for its June 7 meeting, the state plans to commit a total of $2.5 million for improvements, repairs and construction at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, which will receive paving and drainage improvements, as well as a new maintenance facility and related improvements.

An additional $236,880 and $146,817, respectively, will reimburse the Stamford and Westport police departments for their purchase of body-worn and dashboard recording equipment and related data storage costs.