Grants awarded

State Representative Danny Rovero (D-Killingly, Putnam, Thompson) announced that $422,896 in grants for education projects in northeastern Connecticut and another $784,538 in state funding for transportation were slated for approval by the State Bond Commission recently.

The state funding proposals include: * $784,538 for bridge repairs on East Putnam Road over Mary Brown Brook in Putnam; *$140,000 to replace six precision lathes for H. H. Ellis Technical High School in Danielson; * $282,896 to finance the design of parking and site improvements at Quinebaug Community College in Danielson

 ìThese projects are essential and I am grateful to Governor Dannel P. Malloy for supporting our efforts to secure this critical funding,î Rovero said. ìThe funding will not only help pay for projects that I believe are vital, but also invest in our future.î

ìOur technical schools are key in our efforts to continue to grow Connecticutís manufacturing sector and prepare a workforce for 21st Century careers,î said Governor Dannel P. Malloy.