SENATOR MARX WELCOMES $835,948 IN SMALL TOWN ECONOMIC AID GRANT INVESTMENTS

Today, State Senator Martha Marx (D-New London) welcomed the state’s announcement that the latest round of Small Town Economic Assistance Program grants, dispersing $30 million in grants to 46 small towns, includes $835,948 in grants supporting Old Saybrook and Salem, supporting infrastructure repairs and town resources for years to come.

“Our towns’ local improvement projects play a vital role in our communities, and to have such strong support for Old Saybrook and Salem will help move forward valuable new resources that residents can utilize,” said Sen. Marx. “Local recreation will benefit in both communities. I’m grateful to Governor Lamont and state leaders for recognizing our region.”

The grant funding will support the following:

• -Old Saybrook will receive $667,948, matched by $222,649 in town funds, for the renovation of the Ferry Road soccer field.
• -Salem will receive $168,000, matched by $34,000 from the town, for upgrades to the Salem Center Community Building.