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Several Quiet Corner towns were awarded state grants through the Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP). The grants are for infrastructure improvement projects. This is the first time since 2016 that the state has awarded STEAP funding.
Gov. Ned Lamont said he reinstated the program in an effort to support Connecticut’s municipalities while implementing projects that will give a boost to the economy and help in their response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Some of the approved projects include items such as the construction of a pavilion to hold outdoor municipal meetings, breathing units for firefighters as part of their response to COVID-19, and HVAC improvements related to the pandemic, among other items.
Pomfret will receive $128,205 in state funding for the construction of a permanent bulky waste site. This will be matched by $56,795 from the town.
Woodstock is receiving $128,205 in state funding for the replacement of the bridge and culvert at County Road. This will be matched by $196,972.50.
Ashford: $125,000 in state funding has been approved for sidewalks, curbing, drainage, and paving of Pompey Hollow Park. This will be matched by $5,000 from the town.
Brooklyn: $108,850 in state funding has been approved for a permanent generator at the Clifford B. Green Memorial Center. This will be matched by $5,000 from the town.
Canterbury: $128,205 in state funding has been approved for Phase 2 of improvements at Manship Park, which includes the addition of a tennis court and basketball court. This will be matched by $25,000 from the town.
Chaplin: $70,000 in state funding has been approved for an electronic emergency message sign. This will be matched by $10,000 from the town.
Hampton: $67,000 in state funding has been approved for roof replacement and site repairs to town hall and the community center. This will be matched by $75,000 from the town.
For this round of funding, he implemented a special COVID-19 provision to support towns with expenditures related to their ongoing response to the pandemic, including for new construction, expansion, renovation, or replacement of existing facilities.
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