Governor Malloy has announced a second round of Small Town Economic Assistance Program grants to make infrastructure improvements in 17 towns around the state.
Bethel, Canaan, Canterbury, Clinton, Colebrook, Darien, Deep River, Ellington, Glastonbury, Litchfield, Montville, North Canaan, Salisbury, Seymour, Sherman, Wallingford and Westbrook will all receive grant money.
- Bethel will receive $250,000 for sidewalk construction at the town Municipal Center; the intersection of Main Street, Maple Avenue and Chestnut Street; and the police department; as well as a stair replacement project at entrances to the CJ Hurgin Municipal Center.
- Canaan will receive $200,000 to repair and preserve the South Canaan Meeting House, constructed in 1804 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
- Canterbury will receive $270,000 to build a safer and more energy-efficient public works garage.
- Clinton will receive $500,000 for sidewalk, signage, lighting and landscaping improvements in the downtown business district.
- Colebrook will receive $77,500 to renovate and paint the exterior of the Colebrook Historical Society Museum.
- Darien will receive $400,000 to build an aquatic habitat and clean up the Goodwives River watershed at Upper Pond.
- Deep River will receive $400,000 for improvements to Plattwood Park, including a pavilion, bathrooms and recreation facilities compliant with the American Disabilities Act, sports field and a walking trail.
- Ellington will receive $250,000 to build a 1,000-square-foot addition to the Ellington Human Services building for new offices, a storage area, conference room and a bathroom.
- Glastonbury will receive $250,000 to develop and improve hiking, walking and cross-country skiing areas at the former Arbor Acres, Grayledge, Longo Farm and Slocumb properties; fishing access to the Roaring Brook; and additional parking and public access to the Shenipsit Trail.
- Litchfield will receive $160,000 for improvements to the Bantam Fire Company facility, including washroom renovations and upgrades to make the building ADA-compliant. These projects will also allow the building to be used as an emergency shelter.
- Montville will receive $250,000 to build sidewalks on Chesterfield Road between Montville High School and Leonard J. Tyl Middle School. The grant will also fund crosswalks and trails to the Fair Oaks Community Center and Montville Conservation Center.
- North Canaan will receive $400,000 to restore the historic Canaan Union Station, damaged by arson in 2001. The new station will include offices, a restaurant and a museum.
- Salisbury will receive $500,000 to tear down a blighted former dry-cleaning facility and build affordable housing on the property.
- Seymour will receive $168,000 to replace sidewalks and improve pedestrian safety.
- Sherman will receive $69,000 to renovate the century-old Sherman Playhouse, a town landmark and tourist attraction.
- Wallingford will receive $181,000 for roadway, parking and landscaping improvements to Veterans Memorial Park.
- Westbrook will receive $500,000 toward a second phase of the Town Center Enhancement Project, which will expand parking, improve transit and create a more pedestrian-friendly area.
The first round of grants was announced last month and awarded money to Bolton, Branford, Burlington, Chaplin, Columbia, Durham, East Lyme, Granby, Kent, Marlborough, North Haven, Old Lyme, Trumbull and Union.
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