Today, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) 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 nearly $5 million in grants across six communities, supporting infrastructure repairs and town resources for years to come.
“It’s almost overwhelming to see this level of support from the state to support these important projects and reduce the cost burden on local communities,” said Sen. Needleman. “To know that all six of these towns will be able to advance important local maintenance, repair and improvement projects with the state’s endorsement is highly valuable. I’m grateful to Governor Lamont and his administration for their continued support.”
The $4,907,548 in grant funding across the 33rd Senate District is spread across six grants to six communities, with these funds supporting the following:
-Essex will receive $1 million in state funding, matched by the town, to support continued improvements of the Essex Public Works campus.
-Portland will receive $1 million in state funding, matched by $200,000 by the town, to support phase 2 of the water main replacement and road reconstruction on High Street.
-Colchester will receive $900,000, matched by $220,000 in town funding, to support streetscape improvements on Mill Street and the Lebanon Avenue Airline Trail Head.
-Chester will receive $796,000 in state funding, matched by $199,000 from the town, to support the infrastructure and repair of three local bridges.
-Old Saybrook will receive $667,948, matched by $222,649 in town funds, for the renovation of the Ferry Road soccer field.
Clinton will receive $543,600, matched by $135,900 from the town, to support the Clinton Public Works and Emergency Management Building.
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