State Rep. John Piscopo (R-Thomaston)
and state Sen. Rob Kane (R-Watertown) announced today
that the town of Thomaston has been awarded a $498,300
grant for Phase 2 of the sidewalk improvement program
from the State Bond Commission.
Thomaston will receive a Connecticut Small Town Economic
Assistance Program (STEAP) grant of $498,300 for the continued
improvements and updates via the sidewalk improvement
program in Thomaston.
“This is a significant
project for Thomaston,” said Rep. Piscopo. “I
am pleased Gov. Rell and the bond commission approved
these much-needed funds. This grant will aid the town
in maintaining and improving the sidewalks in town and
will further contribute to the quality of life that Thomaston
residents enjoy.”
“I would like to thank Gov. Rell as well for
her support of this important Thomaston project. This
funding is good news for the people of Thomaston,”
said Sen. Kane.
The state funded STEAP grants provide funds to eligible
towns for economic development, community conservation
and quality of life projects. To be eligible, a town
must have a population of less than 30,000 residents,
not be designated as a distressed municipality or a
public investment community, and not have an urban center.
The state Office of Policy and Management administers
this program, and individual projects are managed by
several state agencies including DECD.
More than $19.7 million in STEAP funds for 72 towns
were approved by the Bond Commission on March 28. The
funds will enable 83 projects across the state to move
forward.
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