SENATOR MARX WELCOMES $3+ MILLION IN STATE BOND COMMISSION GRANTS SUPPORTING WATERFORD, MONTVILLE

Today, State Senator Martha Marx (D-New London) welcomed the State Bond Commission’s vote to provide more than $3 million in financial support for Montville and Waterford.

With the Bond Commission’s vote to support new funding allocations, those include $1.4 million for Montville’s Avalonia Land Conservancy to purchase the Bond Property, as well as a grant valued at $1 million to Waterford, supporting upgrades to public safety communications equipment.

Further support for local projects includes a $250,000 allocation of funds to the Montville VFW Post 10060 for renovations and upgrades, a $200,000 allocation to the town of Montville to renovate its pavilion and upgrade its recreational fields, and another $175,000 allocation to Montville for upgrades and paving of the local pickleball court.

“This investment into our local communities represents real improvements for local resources to keep people safe and enjoy local events. It also represents the vital preservation of hundreds of acres of land, keeping it untouched except for hiking and outdoor recreation,” said Sen. Marx. “I’m grateful to the State Bond Commission and Governor Lamont for this investment.”

The Bond Property in Montville is 673 acres, protecting drinking water, local wildlife and open space. The Avalonia Land Conservancy says parts of the land are expected to be used for trail development and educational programming.

Upgrading Waterford radios is a necessary process to make sure town first responders have the capability to update equipment and support regional information, with plans to connect to a larger network that allows better communication between regional first responders, according to town officials.