Senator Dan Debicella (R-21) said he is delighted that a state Department of Developmental Services (DDS) residential facility in Stratford will receive state funding for various improvements when the State Bond Commission meets on Wednesday, December 12th.

“The Ella Grasso Center provides much needed services, including respite services, to some of Connecticut’s most vulnerable citizens and their families, and I am thankful that Governor M. Jodi Rell supports investing state funds in improvement projects for this facility,” said Senator Debicella.

The Ella Grasso Center serves mentally handicapped people unable to live on their own. Included in the State Bond Commission agenda is funding to upgrade the sprinkler system at the facility, along with funding repair interior finishes, doors and stairways, and to upgrade flooring.

The Ella Grasso is one of several state Department of Developmental Services facilities expected to receive funding for various improvement projects when the State Bond Commission meets this week. With State Bond Commission approval, the regional facility will share $96,000 in funding to repair interior finishes at six group homes, and share $64,000 in funding to upgrade flooring at seven group homes. Also, the Stratford facility is expected to share $250,000 in funding to repair the sprinkler systems at two state-owned facilities.

“Our communities deserve to have up-to-date facilities for those who cannot care for themselves. Our community is compassionate towards those in need, and this bonding money will ensure that much needed improvements are made,” Senator Debicella said.