| November 10, 2023
SENATOR NEEDLEMAN WELCOMES $800,000 IN STATE GRANTS SUPPORTING EAST HAMPTON VILLAGE CENTER SIDEWALKS, STREETSCAPE
Today, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) welcomed the announced release of $800,000, part of a larger release of $11.7 million across the state, which will support improvements to East Hampton’s Village Center sidewalks and streetscape. The grant funding will be released to the town through the Department of Transportation’s state-funded Community Connectivity Grant Program, an infrastructure improvement initiative providing funding for local projects improving safety and accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users across the state.
“The East Hampton Village Center provides a centralized area to support the town’s economy and small businesses in addition to local recreational opportunities,” said Sen. Needleman. “I’m excited to see its offerings improve even more once these sidewalks and the streetscape are improved. I’m grateful to Governor Lamont, the State Bond Commission and the Department of Transportation for this local support.”
“These projects help connect people to their communities, promote economic development, create more vibrant town centers, and encourage environmentally friendly transportation options,” Governor Lamont said. “Supporting this program with state dollars is improving the quality of life for towns and cities throughout the state.”
The East Hampton Village Center offers shops, restaurants and businesses as well as pedestrian and bicyclist-friendly connectivity throughout the region. As the town continues to work to bolster the centralized resources here, improved walkability through this work will go a long way.
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